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America’s Cup: Summer of Racing
By - posted 7/4/2013
Fairs & Festivals

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...

Small Town 4th of July
By - posted 7/1/2013
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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...

San Francisco Fireworks
By - posted 6/27/2013
Celebrations

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...

Pride 2013
By - posted 6/26/2013
Fairs & Festivals

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.

San Francisco’s 237th Birthday Celebration
By - posted 6/26/2013
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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

Hella Oakland Street Party
By - posted 6/26/2013
Fairs & Festivals

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...

Castro Block Party
By - posted 6/25/2013
Only in San Francisco

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
By - posted 6/23/2013
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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.

San Francisco Design Week
By - posted 6/23/2013
Artsy Fartsy

San Francisco Design Week takes place from June 21-27, 2013 and is a growing celebration of San Francisco Bay Area graphic arts, fashion, product, app and store design which includes an opening reception, business and design forums, studio tours, exhibitions, lectures, mixers, a closing party, and more. San Francisco Design Week June more...

City Lights’ 60th Birthday
By - posted 6/23/2013
Only in San Francisco

San Francisco’s City Lights is perhaps one of the most well known bookstores in the country, if not the world. It was fertile ground for the Beat Generation and continues to serve as the cornerstone of the city’s literary community. City Lights 60th Birthday Party Sunday, June 23, 2013 (2-5p) City Lights, Columbus more...

Summerthing 2013
By - posted 6/22/2013
Fairs & Festivals

As if you needed a reason to head to sunny and scenic Golden Gate Park, Top 40 radio station Alice @ 97.3 offers up a free concert on June 23, 2013 featuring Ed Sheeran, Sara Bareilles and Ginny Blackmore. Alice’s Summerthing 2013 Sunday, June 23, 2013 | Noon to 5 pm Sharon Meadow, Golden more...

Funcheap’s Summer Block Party
By - posted 6/22/2013
Fairs & Festivals

Join Funcheap at The Corner Store Block Party on Sunday, June 23, 2013. This great neighborhood spot right at the corner of Geary and Masonic is shutting down their shady block right off their patio and filling it with live music, DJs, a dunk tank, plus lots of beer, boozy more...

The Bubbleverse
By - posted 6/22/2013
Only in San Francisco

Rediscover childlike wonder as you traverse the most magical, multi-sensory sea of bubbles you’ve ever encountered from noon to 6 pm on June 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2013 at Bamm.tv. For untold years, the Bubbles have been specially engineered in the secret Happiness Laboratory right here in San Francisco. It more...

“Super Moon” Night
By - posted 6/21/2013
Geeks

Thanks to an optical illusion in the sky, the moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal in the San Francisco Bay Area the night of June 22, 2013 during what astronomers call a “super moon.” Because the sun is about 50,000 miles closer to the earth than at its furthest more...

Bicycle Music Festival
By - posted 6/21/2013
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The 7th annual San Francisco Bicycle Music Festival on June 22, 2013 is the world’s largest human-powered mobile music festival that’s 100% powered by bicycles (it’s a 14-bike pedal powered stage) and takes you to two different locations for two different mini bicycle festivals. After setting up for a five hour music more...