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DogFest 2012
By - posted 4/12/2012
Fun & Games

Which doggie has the Best Ears in San Francisco? Which pooch has the Best Bark, does the Best Trick or the Best Look-Alike Duo? A fundraiser for McKinley Elementary School (a K-5 public school at Castro and 14th Streets), DogFest 2012 is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most more...

Antique Vibrator Museum: Grand Opening
By - posted 4/10/2012
Only in San Francisco

The weird and wonderful history of the vibrator is on fascinating display with the grand opening of Good Vibrations’ Antique Vibrator Museum on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 6-8pm. Showcasing collectibles from the 1800s and onward, this impressive collection tells a fascinating story of history, health, and sexuality. Curator and Staff more...

Mission Community Market
By - posted 4/9/2012
Get Out: Events

The Mission Community Market is a weekly, outdoor marketplace that celebrates the Mission’s diversity with fresh foods, local businesses, and after-school activities in order to increase economic opportunity, family health and the fun, safe use of streets in the Mission. Mission Community Market Barlett @ 22nd, San Francisco (Mission District) – Thursdays 4-8pm – more...

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl
By - posted 4/9/2012
Fun & Games

Try your hand (literally) at the Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl starting at Monroe on Broadway. Get lubricated on $3.50 drink specials, win prizes (like best athletic wear… ’cause you need great threads to show your RPS moves) and the tournament champ wins a $100 bar tab. Compete in Rock Paper Scissors tournament more...

Monday’s Bargain Basement
By - posted 4/8/2012
Freebies

Bottom of the Hill, one of the best breeding grounds for up-and-coming rock bands hosts periodic free Monday night concerts with DJs and live music entitled “Monday’s Bargain Basement.” Concert is free, but donations are accepted for band and DJs. Monday’s Bargain Basement Monday, April 9, 2012 (8:30p) Bottom of the Hill,  1233 17th Street, SF more...

Free Bagel Mondays
By - posted 4/8/2012
Freebies

There’s a lot of kind-hearted folks in this city by the bay but Danny Gabriner of Sour Flour is in the pantheon of kind folks.  Every Monday, he bakes and then gives away hundreds of free bagels on 24th and Alabama. After a short hiatus at the end of last year, the more...

Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race
By - posted 4/7/2012
Fun & Games

Yes, officially announced for 2012! Watch dozens of contestants at Bring Your Own Big Wheel 2012 (BYOBW) risk humiliation and serious injury racing their big wheels (those giant plastic tricycles from when we were kids – no rubber wheels allowed) down the streets of Potrero Hill on Easter Sunday all more...

Hunky Jesus Contest
By - posted 4/7/2012
Easter

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the kabuki-inspired cross-dressing nuns-of-fun, host their 33rd Easter Sunday in the Park on April 8, 2012 at Dolores Park There’s a family-friendly Children’s Easter at 11am, but the real fun follows after the kids head home with adult-friendly fare like the  Easter Bonnet Contest, burlesque and more...

Easter Fun Guide | 2012
By - posted 4/6/2012
Get Out: Events

Whether you’re prone to pub crawls, on the hunt for something family friendly, or in the mood for a festive parade – there’s something fun and frugal for everyone this for Easter weekend. Embrace those bunny ears and read on for FunCheap’s five event picks for ways to celebrate Easter 2012 more...

Sea Chantey Sing-Along Night
By - posted 4/5/2012
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Sailors and scallywags alike will gather for an evening of sea songs and chanteys for the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s monthly chantey the first Saturday night of each month at 8pm. These free, famous gatherings where park rangers lead the public in traditional sea-faring tunes and lots of socializing, will more...

Golden Gate Jubilee
By - posted 4/5/2012
Fairs & Festivals

In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Jubilee takes place on Saturday, April 7, 2012 from 1-4pm at the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park. The afternoon event serves as a preview of San Francisco Carnaval with a  mini-parade,  drum circle, conga line, Zumba more...

Free Day at the SF Zoo
By - posted 4/3/2012
Freebies, Get Out: Events

The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents. When is the next free zoo day for SF residents? The free days are often the first or second Wednesday of the month. But dates often announced on VERY short notice as more...

Johnnie Walker Whisky Tastings
By - posted 4/3/2012
Eat & Drink

Join Johnnie Walker for an exclusive night out in San Francisco with discerning drinkers like yourself. Guests are personally led by Master of Whisky, through a complimentary private tasting of select Johnnie Walker Scotch whiskies. Many of the tastings are already full, but as of 4/3 there was still space in the Wednesday more...

Avengers vs. X-Men #1 Launch Party
By - posted 4/2/2012
Get Out: Events

  Help celebrate Avengers vs. X-Men with a special Tuesday night sale of the epic showdown between the biggest names in the Marvel Universe at Mission  Avengers vs. X-Men #1 will go on sale promptly at 8pm. And then they’ll be geeking out the rest of the night with some cool freebies, snacks and more...

Free Cone Day 2012
By - posted 4/2/2012
Freebies

Tuesday, April 3rd is Free Cone Day 2012 at Ben & Jerry’s, and you know what that means… Free ice cream for you. As long as you don’t mind waiting in really long lines, all Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops in the Bay Area (and around the world, for that matter) more...