From vanilla beans to caramel fillings, indulge in it all at the 20th Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival. Come and experience Chocolate School, Chef Demonstrations, Ice Cream Eating Contests, chocolate vendors, and the popular Chocolate & Wine Pavilion. Over 30 vendors generously donate sample-sized portions of their products to help raise money for more...

The NFL is kicking off the 2015 season and road to Super Bowl 50 in SF. 1iota is looking for the biggest fans in the Bay Area to give them an exclusive opportunity to watch the event up close and show off your 49ers or Raiders colors on TV during the more...

Celebrate the start of the 2015 NFL season and experience the NFL’s build toward Super Bowl in the Bay at the NFL’s Kickoff to 50 at Pier 35 and Justin Herman Plaza on September 9-10, 2015. There will be free fun for all ages, featuring NFL Legends, the Vince Lombardi Trophy, a more...

Rock out on your Labor Day hip-hop style during the 4rd annual Hiero Day by celebrating at The Hieroglyphics‘ Hip Hop Music Festival and Block Party in downtown Oakland. The all day, all ages outdoor festival combines a concert, food, and block party where thousands come to celebrate all that is good about Oakland. This more...

The 12th annual month-long celebration features behind the scenes tours, films, exhibitions, lectures and more, providing opportunities for participants to engage with the local architecture community and experience design in a myriad of ways throughout the city. Celebrating San Francisco’s unique built environment and design community, Architecture and the City is the more...

October 2-4 marks the 2015 rendition of one of the largest (and free-est) music festivals in the country. Be one of 750,000+ at San Francisco original own Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. They don’t just “release” the lineup but instead tease you with a series of music medleys in the lead up to the festival. They more...

Etsy comes to life with over 30 local artisans in the spacious courtyard of All Good Pizza in the Bayview, so come out, shop local and eat delicious pizza (for purchase) from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday, August 23, 2015. Amelia from GoGo Craft will host a free DIY Bow Tie Workshop. SF Etsy Summer Pop-Up more...

The “Festival of the Chariots,” known throughout India as the “Ratha Yatra” festival, has been performed for thousands of years in Puri, India, and today it is celebrated in all major cities through out the world. More then 3,000 people attend each year in San Francisco alone. Typically at this annual more...

The Stern Grove Festival has been throwing free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. If you don’t mind arriving early to spread out your blanket to stake your spot, it’s an excellent relaxing Sunday in a beautiful park setting to hear free performances from top touring acts and local more...

Over 45 dragon boat crews from the western United States will descend on Oakland’s Lake Merritt from 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday, August 16, 2015 to battle out who will pre-qualify for the International Dragon Boat Federation’s World Championship in Italy. Oakland Dragonboat Festival Sunday, August 16, 2015 | 9am to 3pm Lake more...

The Dahlia Society of San Francisco will hold the annual Dahlia Show at the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, August 15, 2015, and from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, August 16, 2015. The Dahlia is the official flower of more...

Sample some of San Francisco’s most hyped and blogged about bites as La Cocina, Noise Pop and The Midway present the 2015 San Francisco Street Food Festival. After being held in the Mission District for the past six years, the 2015 SFSFF is moving to the Dogpatch and historic Pier 70 more...

Let’s all join together again to laugh, celebrate and remember the comic genius of Robin Williams with Funcheap at the 2nd Annual Robin Williams Mini Film Festival with 10+ hours of some of his classic roles. 2015 Robin Williams Mini Film Festival Saturday, August 15, 2015 | Noon to Midnight SoMa StrEat Food more...

100+ local artists, makers, designers, food entrepreneurs, and antique/vintage upcyclers will descend on North Beach for the 1st Annual Off Broadway Summer Pop Up Festival from noon to 6 pm on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Enjoy food trucks and stands, a beer garden serving local brews, wines and spirits, live music, more...