SF City Guides
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
