Celebrations
Greet the day atop Mt. Tamalpais in a sunrise mountaintop ceremony that is also a celebration of legendary dancer and activist Anna Halprin. On Sunday, June 4, 2017, arrive at 5:20 am at the peak parking lot, which is 45 minutes from the Stinson Beach exit off of Hwy 101. The walk more...
To keep the festival fresh and exciting they have decided to put a much bigger emphasis on Music for the 2017 Festival. This year’s event will be known as The Union Street Music Festival. The event will have live bands performing in small entertainment areas throughout the site featuring five different more...
Always one to go for the foul mouth, El Rio marks this holiday with their 22nd Annual Sh*t Kickin’ Memorial Day bash. This party is finally old enough to drink and hooooo-eeeee do they plan on getting it good and toasty with a classic mix of good old fashioned, old school more...
Join veterans, families, and the community for the annual Memorial Day commemoration at the Presidio. The formal program includes music and remarks by military and civilian dignitaries. 2017 Memorial Day Commemoration & Parade Monday, May 29, 2017 | 10:30 am to 2 pm Presidio Main Post and National Cemetery, San Francisco FREE Schedule of Events: Grand March with Veterans 10:30 more...
On May 28th, 2017 at 9:30 am the 2017 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade kicks–off at the corner of 24th and Bryant Streets. The theme, El Corazón de San Pancho/The Heart of San Francisco refers to the very essence of what it means to identify with the enriching love that this more...
Historic Alamo Square Reopens After $5.3 Million Renovation 21st century irrigation upgrades will save 2.5 million gallons of water annually The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department reopened historic Alamo Square on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 after its recent $5.3 million Renovation. The celebration kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed more...
The GLBT History Museum in San Francisco will celebrate Harvey Milk Day by offering free admission on May 22, Milk’s birthday, and official statewide “day of special significance.” Free Admission | Harvey Milk Day 2017 Monday, May 22, 2017 | 11 am to 6 pm GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th St, San Francisco FREE In honor of Harvey Milk Day, which is Monday, May more...
In celebration of Harvey Milk’s birthday, the community is invited to Harvey Milk Plaza at Castro and Market (downtairs in the Castro Muni Station) at 1 pm. Hear from community leaders and elected officials. The event will kick-off at 1 pm with the LGBT Freedom Band. Confirmed speakers include Supervisor Jeff Sheehy, Mark more...
Enjoy a mini-vacation spent in the midst of authentic Greek culture at the Oakland Greek Festival taking place at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the Oakland Hills. Find a plethora of Greek foods like Glyko pastries and warm lamb sandwiches, stroll through the marketplace (Agora), and take a few sprints around the more...
Mark your calendars for the third annual Oakland VegFest. Over 2,500 people came to this free festival last year to enjoy world-class speakers, local merchants, and best of all… lots of free food samples. Oakland VegFest 2017 Saturday, May 20, 2017 | 11a – 5p Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Oakland FREE Speaker Schedule: Noon: Jackie Day, award-winning change maker more...
The Lake Merritt Boating Center is celebrating National Safe Boating Week with free boat rentals and an open house. If past years are any indication, you can get ½ hour of free time floating around picturesque Lake Merritt. Lake Merritt Boating Center National Safe Boating Week Open House Saturday, May 20, 2017 – Free boat rentals 11 am to more...
The San Francisco Rose Society continues its tradition with the annual Mother’s Day Rose Show at Golden Gate Park’s Hall of Flowers with a rose showcase in the exhibition hall. Exhibitors show their judged and award-winning garden roses. It’s a wonderful opportunity to view the many types of roses, from hybrid teas, more...
The Bay Area hip-hop community comes together the first Saturday in May each year to enjoy live music, graffiti art, dancing, and DJing at the annual Hip Hop in the Park, a hip-hop festival run by the Students For Hip Hop at Cal in People’s Park. 2017 Hip Hop in the more...
Taverna Aventine is once again closing off Hotaling Alley and packing it with outdoor bars, live DJs, and food trucks for their annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party. 2017 Cinco de Mayo Block Party Friday, May 5, 2017 | 4 pm to 10:30 pm Taverna Aventine, 582 Washington St, San Francisco FREE – RSVP on Facebook This more...
Sonoma County farms are abundant with seedlings and barnyard babies. Pack up the family and head out to the farm to celebrate Spring and see what’s flowering. Tour your way through Sonoma County and visit your choice of nearly 50 farms. Activities include farm tours, demonstrations, animal petting, games and crafts more...
