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Noise Pop 2013
By - posted 2/25/2013
Fairs & Festivals

The 2013 Noise Pop Festival is San Francisco’s favorite indie music, art and film festival; the 2013 festival will take place between February 26 – March 3, 2013. Now in its 21st year, Noise Pop has brought early exposure to many emerging artists in the Bay Area and beyond, many of whom more...

2013 Non-Profit Fair
By - posted 2/24/2013
Fairs & Festivals

Looking for ways to give your time, talent and energy in a meaningful way? Join a nonprofit board. The Board Match Wednesday, February 27, 2013 – 5:00 pm SF Marriott Marquis | 55 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 FREE, but RSVP is required. The Board Match on February 27, 2013 is a job-fair style event featuring 150 Bay more...

Cinema Drafthouse Free Movie Night: Skyfall
By - posted 2/24/2013
Free Movie Screenings

The rock concert venue The Independent hosts Monday night free movie screenings called Cinema Drafthouse. Admission is free, but there’s a two-drink minimum (which we’ve never actually seen enforced). During movie nights, the Independent also serves pitchers of beers, something they don’t do during concerts. Skyfall | Cinema Drafthouse Monday, February 25, 2013 (7:30p) The more...

Mike Mike’s Movie Night
By - posted 2/24/2013
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Mike Mike’s Movie Night is back and again bringing you the cream of the crap movies for your viewing and drinking pleasure on the final Monday of every month at Thee Parkside. They are screening the movie Teeth (2007) in which a high school student discovers she has a physical advantage when she becomes more...

2013 Oscar Parties
By - posted 2/24/2013
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Adidas Warehouse Sale
By - posted 2/24/2013
Deals

Adidas is taking over one of the halls of the Cow Palace on February 21-24, 2013 for a “Giant Warehouse Clearance Event.” Every year is different, but if 2012 is any indication you should expect up to 80% savings on over 20,000 square feet of footwear, apparel and accessories. Adidas Giant Warehouse Clearance more...

Drunken Spelling Bee
By - posted 2/24/2013
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It’s exactly what it sounds like… a Drunken Spelling Bee with host Jimi Moran. Have a few drinks, and then try to spell ridiculous words without cheating and checking your iPhone. Get a letter wrong? You’ll have a to take a drink. Get the word right? You’ll move on to the more...

Sword Swallower’s Day
By - posted 2/22/2013
Fun & Games

Ripley’s Believe It or Not San Francisco Odditorium celebrates the 7th annual World Sword Swallower’s Day on February 23, 2013 at precisely 2:23:13 pm local time with free sword swallowing demonstrations. Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditoriums around the globe are hosting the event at the same time with simultaneous sword swallow more...

Chinese New Year Parade
By - posted 2/22/2013
Fairs & Festivals

Named one of the world’s top ten parades, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia. Over 100 groups will participate in the parade and many of the floats and specialty groups will be featuring the theme of this year’s Chinese more...

Pancakes & Booze Art Show
By - posted 2/22/2013
Artsy Fartsy

LA’s famous “Pancakes & Booze” Underground Art Show has made a home in SF with two nights of emerging and underground artists and, duh… pancakes. For a $5 cover charge expect to see the works from over 75 underground and emerging artists, live body painting, live audio and visual effects, a photo booth, a no-host bar more...

An Edward Gorey Birthday Party
By - posted 2/21/2013
Artsy Fartsy

In celebration of creepy author and artist Edward Gorey’s birthday (1925-2000), the Cartoon Art Museum Bookstore hosts a special evening of Gorey-themed entertainment on February 22, 2013, the late artist’s 88th birthday. 2013 is also the 50th anniversary of The Vinegar Works: Three Volumes of Moral Instruction, comprising The Gashlycrumb Tinies, more...

Free Chicken & Waffles Party
By - posted 2/21/2013
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Anthem Screen Printing has moved into a larger space and to celebrate, they’re throwing a party with cheap shirts, free booze, tasty grub, good times, oh and free booze. There will be free wine provided by Kaz Winery, free beer provided by Trumer Pils, and free chicken and waffle sandwiches provided more...

National Margarita Day
By - posted 2/20/2013
Eat & Drink

Rally Fusion, a multimedia showcase for artists and the tech community, is throwing a free event featuring nine local artists, a live fashion show, music from The Will Magid Trio and free margaritas, beer & tacos. In honor of National Margarita Day 2013, you can enjoy complimentary Herradura Tequila margaritas and more...

Storenvy Pop-Up Shop
By - posted 2/19/2013
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Join us in the Storenvy Pop-Up Shop at Crocker Galleria from 4-8pm for a night of drinks, music and fun. Shop four local designers and mingle with brands, retailers and space owners who are all excited about the future of pop-up retail. Storenvy Pop-Up Shop Launch Party Thursday, February 21, 2013 (4-8p) Crocker more...

Bad Movie Night
By - posted 2/18/2013
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Embrace the B-movie kitsch. Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus, biting commentary by Dark Room Theater, two free drinks (beer or wine), free popcorn, a complimentary pass to the Aquarium and more. Yes, it’s mega shark vs. giant octopus and you get to watch this very bad movie in an actual more...