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Caltopia 2013
By - posted 8/25/2013
Fairs & Festivals

Caltopia is an annual free two-day campus festival at the start of the UC Berkeley school year free for the entire community (you don’t have to be a student) happening from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday and Monday, August 25-26, 2013. It is the largest college lifestyle festival in the more...

Treasure Island Flea
By - posted 8/24/2013
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The Treasure Island Flea is a monthly open-air flea market showcasing hundreds of local vendors ranging from indie designers, up-cyclers, collectors, handmakers, makers, bakers, and more plus outdoor exhibits, scavenger hunts, and gourmet food trucks. The two-day flea market, which takes place the last weekend of every month, is on the Great more...

Rooftop Pirate Party
By - posted 8/24/2013
Fun & Games

Arrrgh Matey, the real race is here at last. Who has what it takes to win the Pirate’s Cup? Gather all sailors, pirates, and swashbucklers for a rooftop party and miniature boat race at Lombardi Sports on August 25, 2013. Pirate’s Cup Party Sunday, August 25, 2013 (Noon-5p) Lombardi Sports Rooftop, 1600 Jackson St., SF FREE more...

“Go Toppless” Day
By - posted 8/23/2013
Only in San Francisco

If you decide to break out the ta-tas on Sunday, you might have a lot of company.  It’s International “Go Topless” Day on August 25, 2013, a quasi-protest against the fact that men (and not women) can be topless started by a mildly insane UFO religious group called the Raelians. But never mind more...

20th Street Block Party
By - posted 8/21/2013
Fairs & Festivals

Get ready for a delicious summer feast and dance party with alt-indie bands and DJs curated by Noisepop, and featuring  food and drinks from some of the neighborhood’s top restaurants, businesses, and artisans including flour + water, Asiento, Blowfish Sushi to Die For, Trick Dog, Southern Exposure, and more. 20th Street Block more...

Peace in the Park 2013
By - posted 8/21/2013
Fairs & Festivals

Peace in the Park festival brings together the diverse San Francisco and surrounding communities for a rejuvenating day of peaceful activities for all ages and backgrounds. On August 24, 2013, the festival will feature local musicians and visual artists, Tai Chi, yoga; seminars, kids activities, and meditation. Performers include the Red more...

Free Raiders Tickets
By - posted 8/21/2013
Freebies

Donate blood and receive a free ticket to the 9/15 Home Opener vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (first 250 donors), a one-of-a-kind Oakland Raiders cinch bag, and a chance to meet some Raiderettes and former Raiders. Free Oakland Raiders Tickets & Blood Drive Saturday, August 24, 2013 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Oakland Coliseum – East Side more...

Free Drive-In Movie Night
By - posted 8/20/2013
Free Movie Screenings

The West Wind Drive-in movie theaters in Concord and San Jose host a Free Drive-in Movie Night, plus a festival with live music and games. All movies are double features. Admission is free. Gates open at 6 pm. Films start at dusk. Arrive early.

Zombie-O-Rama
By - posted 8/20/2013
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Zombie-O-Rama, the popular outdoor film night and zombie festival, returns to San Jose on August 21, 2013 with participating businesses around downtown offering specials and inviting zombies inside, followed by a free screening of Zombieland. Zombie-O-Rama V Friday, August 21, 2013 | 2-11 pm Parque de los Pobladores, South First and William Streets, SoFa more...

Free Four Barrel Coffee Day
By - posted 8/19/2013
Eat & Drink

It’s time to toast to one of the city’s best roasts at Four Barrel Coffee’s 5th Birthday Bash from 7 am to 4 pm on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at their Valencia storefront. From 7 am to 4 pm all Four Barrel drinks will be free – that includes coffee, espresso, hot chocolate more...

Funcheap Free Comedy Night
By - posted 8/18/2013
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Come to Rebel Lounge for a free late night comedy fest on Saturday August 24, 2013 at 10 pm to witness a bit of San Francisco comedy history with FunCheap and Stroy Moyd of HellaFunny. We’ve curated some of SF’s best comedians for a one-night showcase. Funcheap’s 1st Ever HellaFunny Comedy Jam Saturday more...

Urban Air Market
By - posted 8/17/2013
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For the first time ever in one of the awesome old buildings in San Francisco’s Dogpatch Historic District, Urban Air Market will be held at the Pier 70 Waterfront on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Shop from 150 local vendors selling clothing, jewelry,artwork, home decor, and natural beauty products, plus  information on the more...

Festival of the Chariots
By - posted 8/17/2013
Fairs & Festivals

The “Festival of the Chariots,” known throughout India as the “Ratha Yatra” festival, has been performed for thousands of years in Puri, India, and today it is celebrated in all major cities through out the world. More then 3,000 people attend each year in San Francisco alone. Typically at this annual more...

Black Tie Beach Party
By - posted 8/16/2013
Fun & Games

Fight the bitter cold summers of SF by throwing on your classiest outfit and spending a fun afternoon at Ocean Beach from 12:30-4:30 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Bring your sporting equipment, board games, water toys, sandcastle tools, kites, or anything you think would be fun to have at the more...

AT&T Park Baseball Festival
By - posted 8/15/2013
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On August 17, 2013, AT&T Park throws open its gates to everyone (both adults and kids) from 1-5 pm so you can “Take the Field.“ Get lessons from celebrity coaches, practice your swing in the batting cages, run the bases, dribble a basketball on a half-court hardwood floor court (built right more...