SF City Guides
Are you the loudest 49ers fan in San Francisco? And by loud, we mean the biggest, loudest cheer, with bonus points given for loud your get-up is and how much 49ers gear you’ve got on. So get your lungs ready and find out during this half-time contest at Funcheap’s 49ers/Packers Game Watch more...
Come enjoy Bonfire of Reflection, a meditative fall bonfire on the beach with free s’mores, plus singing, drumming, stories, and frolicking around the fire until 11 pm on September 7, 2013. Timed right around Rosh Hashanah and the Celtic New Year, bring friends, stories, songs, drums and other musical instruments. Share more...
Hit the Lower Haight for a fall block party with local art, discounts, live music, street vendors, music, food and general revelry. It’s a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, support local businesses, and enjoy a great evening out in the ‘hood. Check out new art exhibits, hit up any some more...
Funcheap is presenting our first concert night of 2013. We’re inviting just 100 Funcheapers to join us in taking over an intimate bar in the Mission and showcasing an exclusive free concert by Nova Albion – one of our favorite local bands that normally plays much larger venues. Plus expect ticket giveaways, a band more...
The new east span of the Bay Bridge is scheduled to open to cars, trucks and motorcycles at 5 am on September 3, 2013, the day after Labor Day. Update: the bridge is now scheduled to open up early – between 9pm and 10pm on Monday 9/2. Unfortunately, the grand opening more...
Rock out on your Labor Day hip-hop style during the second annual Hiero Day by celebrating at The Hieroglyphics‘ Hip Hop Music Festival and Block Party in Downtown Oakland from 11 am to 6 pm on Monday, September 2, 2013. The all day, all ages festival features Oakland vendors, food trucks, street art, a skate more...
Il Giro di San Francisco (formerly the “San Francisco Gran Prix”) is an annual bike race around the streets of San Francisco that’s had competitors cruising around the city since 1975. It’s free for spectators to come and watch; check out the 2013 route map to stake out your spot. Races begin at more...
Come to Casa de Cultura in Berkeley for a day-long party and ritual celebrating Brazilian Independence Day and annual lavagem procession, DJs, dancing, food, drinks, and lots of folks dressed in white from 9 am to 6 pm on September 1, 2013. Entertainment includes live Brazilian samba bands, a traditional procession, more...
Local skateboarding legends Toad & Salmon will host their 9th annual “Chili Bowl” cook out and skate-off at La Raza Skatepark in Potrero del Sol Park from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, August 31, 2013. Watch local skateboarders compete to see who has the best kickflip in the city and stick around for more...
Get your Labor Day 2013 weekend started early with the final “Lunch Break” of 2013 – a secret afternoon dance party with DJ Peanut Butter Wolf, a complimentary cocktail and a free lunch. The August 30th edition celebrates the ABSOLUT® Open Canvas – the transformation of a city block into an outdoor more...
Join the 10th annual Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema weekend for a showcase of short films, a film crawl, live music, and awards from Thursday, August 29 to Sunday, September 1, 2013. The Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema is a showcase of local short films shown in public spaces around Bernal Heights Park and features a wide more...
Most of us have periods of romance with the cities where we live. For Gary Kamiya, life-long San Francisco Bay Area resident—and co-founder of Salon—the romance has never died. There’s no question that Cool Gray City will make you fall more madly for San Francisco. Cool Gray City of Love with author Gary more...
The RADAR Reading Series is a periodic series of underground & independent writers, emerging voices and bonafied superstars at the San Francisco Public Library. Local author Michelle Tea (Valencia, Sister Spit tour) hosts this showcase of underground heroes. Each RADAR Reading features four dynamic performers and is followed by a lively Q&A session with the more...
RemezcLAB celebrates the ABSOLUT Open Canvas project with live art installations, DJs, and dancing at The Independent from 8 pm to midnight on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. ABSOLUT Open Canvas DJ Night Tuesday, August 27, 2013 – 8:00 pm The Independent | 628 Divisadero St., SF FREE, but an RSVP is required. SF Remezcla magazine more...