SF City Guides
Join veterans, families, and the community for Memorial Day 2012 at the Presidio. A procession will begin along the new greens in the Main Post (near Lincoln and Sheridan) at 10:30 am led by the 191st U.S. Army Band. The parade will include veterans organizations, military vehicles, and the United States Park more...
The two-day Golden Gate Festival is the center point of the Bridge’s year-long 75th anniversary program. Honor our glorious bridge on her birthday with a two full days of music, dance, entertainment, art and exhibits capped off by a 75th anniversary fireworks display and grand finale on Sunday, May 27, 2012. >> Getting There: more...
The 2012 San Francisco Carnaval Festival transforms Harrison Street into a wonderland of miscellaneous food, music, dance, art, crafts and other fun activities and events on several stages for the entire family to enjoy. Spanning seven blocks, this two-day annual street festival will take place on Harrison Street between 16th and 23rd streets, plus more...
The 15th Annual Bay Area Classic Yo-Yo Contest is coming to Spreckels Temple of Music Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on May 26, 2012. Over 100 of the top yo-yo competitors in the West Cost (including Yuuki Spencer who will perform a trick demonstration – watch this amazing video) will gather in the more...
Take a trip back to the 1930s just by heading to SoMa and visiting the California Historical Society’s A Wild Flight of the Imagination: the Story of the Golden Gate Bridge – a brand new historical exhibit honoring the bridge’s 75th anniversary. Experience the story of the Bridge through an ambitious exhibition more...
Dancin’ in the Square takes place the 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month with a live band. Arrive early for free introductory dance lessons by professional dance instructors and stay for the open dance floor during the band’s live set. “Swing in the Square” takes place every 4th Wednesday. Swing more...
Since 2009, the State of California has honored the memory of Harvey Milk by celebrating May 22, the anniversary of his birth, as a statewide “day of special significance.” The GLBT History Museum in San Francisco will celebrate Harvey Milk Day 2012 by offering free admission on May 22. The museum more...
Just a few weeks after the supermoon made an appearance in the San Francisco Bay Area, you’ll get a chance to see the first annular solar eclipse since 1994 on Sunday, May 20, 2012 when the moon will cover up all but a sliver of the sun just before sunset. The more...
Bring your tortillas (stale preferred), your costumed, your semi-naked and your beer (try to be discreet) and participate in one of the largest races in America, and also one of the most strange and “San Francentric.” The third Sunday in May (May 20th in 2012) sees the 101st edition of more...
With the tagline “Culture is an indispensable weapon in the freedom struggle” this annual festival celebrates the legacy of Malcolm X with four stages of live music, graffiti arts, live painting, kung fu, dance, a writers corner and more at this 8-hour free jazz festival in the park. 12th Annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival Saturday, more...
Join Epicuring for a free family-friendly day that raises awareness about people’s food habits and promotes better food and education for everyone. May 19, 2012 is the 1st Annual International Food Revolution Day and Epicuring has been working with the Jamie Oliver Foundation and CUESA on a day of events that more...
Come celebrate MAKE magazine’s 7th Annual Maker Faire in the Bay Area taking place May 19 and 20, 2012. Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is filled with robots, tesla coils, strange vehicles, coke and mentos fountains, world record paper airplanes, fire arts, model more...
If you run a small business, or were ever thinking of starting your own in SF, you’ll want to attend the 2012 Small Business Conference on Wednesday, May 16th. Part of “Small Business Week 2012” (May 14-20) this one-day super conference features nearly 50 free workshops for small business owners on more...
Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art Class is a monthly art-drawing party with an opportunity to draw sexy live models ranging from rhinestone encrusted burlesque performers, bearded ladies and even cute girls on bicycles. On May 15th, Dr. Sketchy’s puts on their annual “Cute Girls on Bicycles” event with foxy gals (and probably a more...
Get Krazy for Karaoke every Monday at the Knockout. Chow down on free pizza by Delluva (while supplies last) with your host Little Amy. Come belt it out and drink it down. From 5pm till 9pm take $1 off all wells and taps. Krazy for Karaoke Mondays at 6pm Knockout, 3223 Mission St, SF FREE
