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’80s & ’90s Saturday Morning Cartoon Day
By - posted 11/29/2013
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Remember waking up early to watch Saturday morning cartoons when you were a kid? Well, sleep in and come watch some of your old favorite ’80s and ’90s cartoons starting at 1 pm on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Nothing goes better with cartoons than cereal, so you’re in luck. Chow down on more...

$10 Free AMEX Credit: Small Business Saturday
By - posted 11/29/2013
Deals

After hitting the big stores on Black Friday, support your local businesses in SF and check out the mom-and-pop stores on Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2013. If you have an American Express card, you can sign up to get $10 back when you spend $10 or more at a participating small business on more...

Macy’s Great Tree Lighting
By - posted 11/29/2013
Holidays

Macy’s Great Tree in Union Square, San Francisco’s most recognized Christmas tree, will be officially lit in Union Square on Friday, November 29, 2013. The ceremony is expected to begin at 6 pm and the tree is scheduled to be lit at 6:40 pm. Enjoy live music, dance performances, and special appearances more...

The Candlelit Labyrinth
By - posted 11/28/2013
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In celebration of the rare occurrence of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving falling on the same day, a local group of artists who call themselves the Museum of Joy will be building a temporary pop-up art installation, a candlelit labyrinth on the northern half of Baker Beach where Burning Man began. Come walk the labyrinth, see more...

Thanksgiving 2013
By - posted 11/27/2013
Holidays

Harvey Milk Candlelight Vigil
By - posted 11/25/2013
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Salute the memories of supervisor Harvey Milk and mayor George Moscone at the 35th annual Vigil & Night of Remembrance on November 27, 2013 with a vigil at Harvey Milk Plaza (just outside the Castro Metro stop at Market & Castro) with a performance by the Gay Men’s Chorus and recordings of inspirational speeches from Milk. For 2013 more...

AIDS: Surviving and Thriving
By - posted 11/24/2013
Only in San Francisco

Beginning November 25, 2013, the UCSF Library will host “Surviving and Thriving,” an exhibition from the National Library of Medicine that explores the rise of AIDS in the early 1980s and the evolving response to the epidemic over the last 30 years. View historic photographs, pamphlets, and other materials that illustrate more...

Men’s Health 2013 Urbanathalon
By - posted 11/23/2013
Fairs & Festivals

See racers tackle fun obstacles throughout the streets of San Francisco during the  2013 San Francisco Men’s Health Urbanathlon, an 11.3 mile endurance race on Sunday, November 24, 2013 that begins and ends at AT&T Park and incorporates city landmarks and all kinds of crazy urban obstacles. Check out the course map to find more...

$5 Movie Day: The Hunger Games Catching Fire
By - posted 11/23/2013
Cheap Tips

Tired of shelling out $10-$12 for movies in the theater? Then take advantage of the Regal Jack London’s all day $5 movie deal on Sundays and Tuesdays. Even brand new movies like The Hunger Games, Thor, Gravity, Delivery Man, are only $5, with 3D movies clocking in at a quite reasonable $8. more...

Treasure Island Snow Day
By - posted 11/23/2013
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It’s snowing on Treasure Island! At the November 2013 Treasure Island Flea, you can not only avoid Black Friday and take care of your holiday shopping and find unique gifts from local makers, but they’re also bringing in a ton of snow (literally, three or four tons a day) for you to more...

DiscoLyft Block Party DJ Bash
By - posted 11/23/2013
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DiscoLyft is hosting a big DJ party bash block party on Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 5pm until Midnight at a secret location in SoMa that’s at an Indoor Hangar & Heated Outdoor event. The private event is free with RSVP, however you should donate some money by Eventbrite – so more...

YBCA “Dissident Futures” Festival
By - posted 11/22/2013
Geeks

Participate in a one-day interactive festival in conjunction with the Dissident Futures visual arts exhibit to explore and investigate possible futures envisioned by artists, urban planners, environmentalists, scientists, robotic experts, designers, programmers, and food activists through dynamic workshops, lectures, performances, interactive media, music, and more from noon to 9 pm more...

Mission: MISSION Mural Photo Scavenger Hunt
By - posted 11/22/2013
City Discoveries

Mission: MISSION is a street exploration and photography game in the Mission mural alleys. Bring your camera or camera phone and get ready to become a living mural. Earn and trade letter stickers of common mural themes with other players as you join up to recreate or interact with the striking more...

Cal’s “Big Game” Bonfire & Pep Rally
By - posted 11/21/2013
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The night before The Big Game between Cal and Stanford, The Cal Rally Committee is building and burning down the largest bonfire west of the Mississippi at 7 pm on Friday, November 22, 2013. Thousands upon thousands of students, faculty, alumni, and Cal fans fill the entire Greek Theater to participate in the Big more...

2014 Thanksgiving Volunteering Guide
By - posted 11/21/2013
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Take a moment and give back to the community this Thanksgiving. Read on below for organizations across San Francisco and the Bay Area in need of volunteers to help spread food and warmth to those less fortunate. >> Know of another volunteering opportunity for Thanksgiving 2014? Let us know! Little Brothers: Friends more...