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Free Rose Day
By - posted 6/10/2014
Freebies

The Golden Gate Rose Society will hold its annual Rose Show in Golden Gate Park from 12:30-4 pm on Sunday, June 15, 2014. Golden Gate Park’s Hall of Flowers will be filled with rose exhibits with the top three honors taking Queen-, King- and Princess-of-Show. Annual Golden Gate Rose Show & Free more...

World Cup 2014: Opening Day Brazil Beer Party
By - posted 6/10/2014
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Kick off the 2014 World Cup with an afternoon game watch of the opening match Brazil vs. Croatia at SoMa StrEat Food Park. There’s an outdoor beer garden, lots of big screen HDTVs, beer specials, and food from around the globe. 2014 World Cup Game Watch Parties Opening Match: Brazil vs. Croatia Thursday, June more...

50¢ Summer Movie Clubhouse
By - posted 6/10/2014
Deals

From June through August, Bay Area Cinemark/Century Theaters host 10 weeks of fun films for families and kids for just $5 (that’s 50¢ a movie) if purchased in advance – or $1 per film at the box office. All films are either rated G or PG. San Francisco | Participating Theater CinéArts at more...

Pub Trivia Nerd Night
By - posted 6/8/2014
Geeks

Grab some friends, some beers, and answer trivia ranging from Potpurri, to The Simpsons, to Men on the Moon, to that band who you thought you knew the name of and everything in-between. If your team wins you may get cool prizes like free rounds of beers, shots, Milk Bar merch and more...

Cyberpunk Cinema Night
By - posted 6/8/2014
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Cyberpunk Cinema, by Thrillhouse Records, presents cyberpunk movie classics at The Knockout in the Mission every second Monday of the month from 6:30-9 pm. They’ll show one episode of Cowboy Bebop at 6:30 pm, followed by the feature film. Use #cyberpunkcinema during the event to share trivia, thoughts or squishy human feelings more...

The Nude Dollhouse
By - posted 6/8/2014
Only in San Francisco

Experience your desire as a presence. How does gaze and intimacy function in your life? Desire is calling. Come and gaze like nobody is watching. Photo credit: Pat Mazzera The Dollhouse: Nude Immersive Performance Night Sunday, June 8, 2014 – 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm The Dollhouse | 80 Turk St, San Francisco, CA FREE… sort more...

Roller Skating World Record Attempt
By - posted 6/7/2014
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Roll into the record books and try to break two Guinness World Records in the same day. Go hands-to-hips and beat 254 for the longest chain of roller skaters, or slither hand-in-hand with 101 others for the world’s largest skating serpentine. The first record attempt will begin at 11 am and the second more...

“Silent” Karoke & Hammock Party
By - posted 6/7/2014
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Like a little slice of Burning Man right here in SF, spend your Saturday night kicking back in hammocks, dressing up for costume karaoke or having your first spin at “silent” karaoke. Silent Karaoke Night & “Hammock Hangout” Party Saturday, June 7, 2014 – 7:00 pm to 12:00 am SoMa StrEat Food Park more...

Cultivate Festival
By - posted 6/6/2014
Fairs & Festivals

Like live music and (somewhat) affordable food? Then join 15,000+ in Golden Gate Park for a free one-day food, music and beer festival with cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, live music, local food artisans, regional beer and wines, and a special Chipotle festival menu. The 2014 musical lineup features an excellent lineup more...

4th Annual “Soy & Tofu” Festival
By - posted 6/5/2014
Fairs & Festivals

Come discover the “joy of soy” at the 4th annual Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival on June 7, 2014 with silly (and rather dumpy looking) mascots Tofu Panda and Tofutti Cutie. 4th Annual Soy & Tofu Festival Saturday, June 7, 2014 – 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Japantown Peace Plaza | Post Street more...

Beach Blanket Babylon: 40th Anniversary
By - posted 6/5/2014
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With more than 30 incredible hats and outrageous costumes and wigs, the City of San Francisco will salute 40 years of Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon with a special public celebration at San Francisco’s City Hall. Foam San Francisco Skyline Hats, free Humphry Slocombe “Beach Blanket Babylon Goes Bananas” ice more...

Union Street Festival
By - posted 6/5/2014
Fairs & Festivals

The Union Street Festival is one of San Francisco’s largest free annual events and launches the start of the city’s summer street festivals. Join more than 100,000 attendees in the heart of the historic shopping and residential district of Cow Hollow. 38th Annual Union Street Festival Sat-Sun, June 7-8, 2014 | 10 am more...

Free Krispy Kreme Day
By - posted 6/4/2014
Freebies

Friday, June 6, 2014 is National Doughnut Day, supposedly a real holiday created in 1938 by the Salvation Army to honor the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. In celebration, Krispy Kreme is offering a free donut of any variety today at all participating stores including those in more...

Free BART Rides for Muni Pass Holders
By - posted 6/3/2014
City Insight

Stuck with a terrible public transportation commute before the Muni sick out? BART to the rescue! As long as you have a valid muni proof of payment (either a clipper card, or a valid transfer) you can ride for free between Daly City and Embarcadero Station. How to get your free BART more...

Patxi’s Free Pizza Party
By - posted 6/2/2014
Freebies

Celebrate this fantastic milestone as Patxi’s turns 10 with food and drink specials, contests and more on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. From 3-4 pm they will be offering free pizza, cupcakes and drinks at all Patxi’s locations. Parties are first come, first served, so get there early. In addition to this fun party, they will more...