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Muni’s top bell ringing crewmen compete in the 50th Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest starting at noon on Thursday, July 11, 2013 in Union Square. The contest typically features an amateur competition followed by the main contest with Gripmen and Conductors battling it out for the title of World Champion Cable Car Bell Ringer. 2013 more...
This free annual outdoor music festival puts on nearly 140 free lunchtime concerts of all styles from July to October in 17 different public plazas stretched from the Embarcadero through the Castro. Funcheap is proud to be a media sponsor of the 2013 festival. 2013 “People in Plazas” Market Street Music Festival July more...
Course of the Force is an Olympic style relay – but with lightsabers. The relay, which benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is part of a week-long Star Wars event that runs from San Francisco to San Diego with the finish at San Diego Comic Con. Cheer the costumed runners on starting at Pier more...
#KittenCamp is an event for web-loving, ad industry folk to watch memes, listen to awesome guest speakers and drink free beer. #KittenCamp Wednesday, July 10, 2013 – 6:30 pm Butter | 354 11th Street, San Francisco, CA Free, but an RSVP is required. On July 10, 2013, they’ll be kicking off with an epic meme more...
Looking to get married with pride now that the Supreme Court struck down DOMA? Or do you know a same-sex couple wanted to get married in San Francisco? UnitySF (2222 Bush Street) is waiving their usual rental fees, for the entire month of July, and opening their beautiful space in the upscale more...
LaborFest is an annual festival celebrating the history and culture of working people through film, art, lectures, and exhibits all over the Bay Area from July 2-31, 2013. The festival commemorates the anniversary of 1934’s “Bloody Thursday” when two workers, Howard Sperry and Nick Bordoise, were shot and killed in San more...
An annual favorite, the San Francisco Symphony performs a free concert on July 7, 2013 with conductor Edwin Outwater in a program featuring Gershwin’s An American in Paris, Ravel’s Bolero, and traditional French and American songs with soprano Measha Brueggergosman. A Pre-Concert Troc Talk takes place at noon in the Trocadero more...
The Louis Vuitton Cup, the America’s Cup Challenger Series, is used as the selection series to determine who will race the Defender in the America’s Cup Finals. This is a round-robin racing series throughout July and August. >> Where can I watch the races? The America’s Cup Park is located on more...
Sure there’s the big fireworks shows in Berkeley, San Francisco and San Jose, but what if you want something a bit more hometown? We’ve dug up a bunch of really fun small town or quirky ways to celebrate Fourth of July 2013 all over the Bay Area – from a more...
Celebrate 2013 Independence Day with live music and entertainment all day in front of Pier 39 on July 4, 2013. When the sun goes down (and if the fog stays away), visitors will be treated to The City of San Francisco’s spectacular fireworks display over the Bay. 2013 Fourth of July Entertainment Thursday, more...
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and straight revelers fill up Civic Center for the 2013 San Francisco Pride Celebration weekend for concerts, performances and speeches, along with tons of booths, and food. There are local DJs and music acts on Saturday and exciting world renowned performers and up-and-comers on Sunday.
Join Early California descendants, known as Los Californianos, for a roll call honoring their ancestors and the arrival of the Anza Expedition settlers to San Francisco 237 years ago. San Francisco’s 237th Birthday Celebration Thursday, June 27, 2013 | 11 am to noon Main Post Flag Pole, Presidio FREE
Celebrate the Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage equality (DOMA and Prop 8) some join the Hella Oakland Street Party with One Love Queerbilee on Wed, June 26, 2013 at 5:30pm at the Uptown Art Sculpture Park at 19th and Telegraph. Celebrating in San Francisco?: Massive Castro Block Party – Wed. 6/26 at 6:30pm Supporters more...
Head to the Castro to celebrate the Supreme Court rulings on Prop 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) for a massive “Day of Decision” block party with two stages. The main stage will feature a DJ and speeches. The LGBT Performance Stage (19th and Castro) will be emceed by Donna Sachet and will more...
Swing in the Square is a swinging live concert and dance series taking place every fourth Wednesday from April to August in 2013 from 6-8 pm. Arrive early for free introductory dance lessons by professional dance instructors and stay for the open dance floor during the band’s live set.
