SF City Guides
Kick off the New Year with a procession that gives a taste of what the larger Lunar New Year parade will bring. The mini parade begins at historic St. Mary’s Square, and includes giant walking puppets, costumed stilt walkers, colorful dancers, electrifying lions and drums, and of course the noble Dragon. It follows the original parade route more...
The 2014 SF Sketchfest Comedy Festival returns to San Francisco once again with 18 highly anticipated days of comedians, improv and stand-up. But there’s no need to break the bank for a few laughs. Highlights of the cheaper shows for 2014 include tributes to cast of Napoleon Dynamite and Tenacious D more...
Announced with just a few days notice because of expected 20-40 foot waves, the 2013-14 Mavericks Surf Contest will take place in Half Moon Bay on one perfect day between November 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014. The 24 best and most daring big-wave surfers in the world will attempt to tame the massive swells more...
Stroll around Dogpatch hunting for sweet deals, sweeter treats, complimentary drinks, factory tours and tons more during The Bold Italic’s “3rd Base” Microhood crawl. This annual mini neighbhorhood festival focuses on a tiny sliver of Dogpatch around 3rd Street and 22nd Street. Bold Italic’s 3rd Base Microhood Block Party Thursday, January 23, 2014 | 6-8 pm 3rd more...
Mmm… tasty, smelly, stinky cheese. Bender’s hosts their monthly meeting of The Stinky Cheese Club. Bring in some cheese, crackers, fruit, veggies, etc… (make it something impressive, not just the cheapest thing you got at Safeway) and get a free ice cold can of PBR or a well drink (between more...
Jelly Belly has just made a new flavor – Draft Beer. And you’re invited to their launch party at 21st Amendment with beer blogger “The Beeroness” for a complimentary tasting. It’s the world’s first beer-flavored jelly bean and was inspired by hefeweizen ale with an effervescent, clean, crisp and wheaty taste. And more...
Become sea lion savvy and learn more about California sea lions, marine life, and bay conservation on the annual “Sea Lion Encounter” in celebration of the anniversary of their arrival to Pier 39. Take a guided 20-minute tour with experts from Aquarium of the Bay including a special stop at the new Sea more...
Looking is the brand new HBO show that’s filmed and set in San Francisco about a group of gay friends – there’s tons of footage filmed all around the city, even on Muni. Come to a free viewing party at Midnight Sun hosted by Accidental Bear on Sunday night. Doors at 9pm, more...
This all levels group strength class focuses on key muscles groups needed to master the elusive twerk. Werk the Twerk Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – January 2014 (6:30am) Dolores Park, SF Free, but an RSVP is required. The Twerkout-style Conditioning Class is optimal for anyone aspiring to master the twerk, from novice to advanced twerking more...
Watch the 49ers beat Seattle and head to the Super Bowl during the NFL Playoffs at the Funcheap Food Truck Football Party. We’ve got food trucks, a lot of big screen TVs, $2 PBRs, $3 Anchor Steam, $12 Bottomless Mimosas and Food Trucks serving taco specials. For the 2014 NFC & AFC Title more...
One more game from the Super Bowl as “The Quest for Six” continues. The 49ers take on the Seahawks in Seattle for the 2014 NFC Title game. Game time is 3:30pm. So it’s time to get on your red and gold and come out and cheer the Niners – here’s Funcheap’s more...
Kicking off on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, Dine About Town 2014 returns with another chance for frugal foodies to eat their way through 100+ of San Francisco’s best restaurants. Dine About Town For two weeks, you can visit some of SF’s top restaurants and dive into $18.95 2-course prix fixe lunches and $36.95 more...
From Colorado cheesemakers to Ohio picklers, come meet the winners and take home a unique taste of America’s food culture. The annual “Good Food” Awards marketplace takes place in the Ferry Building and gathers together 80 vendors from around the country who are redefining ‘good food’ by crafting products that are both incredibly more...
The New Year begins with one of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of nearly 100 rare and historic magnolias at San Francisco Botanical Garden from January 15 – March 31, 2014. Velvety silver buds on the often bare branches of these elegant trees open into dazzling pink more...
