We’ll never know for sure if prisoners escaped from the Rock while it was a federal prison but, on Sunday, at least 2,000 will make their successful escape. On Sunday, June 1, 2014, some of the world’s top athletes will take over the streets and waters of San Francisco to compete more...

The 2014 San Francisco Carnaval Festival (May 24-25, 2014 from 10 am to 6 pm) transforms Harrison Street into a wonderland of food, music, dance, art, crafts. The 2014 theme is La Rumba de la Copa Mundial – a Celebration of the World Cup – which begins June 12th in Brazil. Photo credits: more...

Wanderlust Yoga in the City (YITC) takes the essence of the Wanderlust Festival into the Marina District’s urban setting, giving city-dwellers a little taste of their massive four-day festival. Free, but an RSVP is required. Wanderlust invited top local instructors to lead large, free classes. Musical performances infuse classes, and dance parties are more...

The annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration is a massive block party and street fair held in Civic Center stretching from the Asian Art Museum up to Little Saigon with a cultural fashion parade, kung fu demos and free admission to the Asian Art Museum. 2014 Asian Heritage Street Celebration Saturday, May 17, 2014 more...

Join 25,000+ people to celebrate this annual three-day, free celebration of Native American cultures through traditional songs, dances and events. The Stanford Powwow is held rain or shine, every Mother’s Day Weekend, in the Eucalyptus Grove on Stanford campus. The 2014 festival takes place the weekend of May 9-11. 43rd Annual Stanford Powwow more...

Red Bull Ride + Style features fixed-gear riders facing off in both track and freestyle competitions, with the obstacles designed and decorated by iconic street artists. In the past, this event has brought together more than 50 riders from both coasts, including riders from such fixed-gear meccas as San Francisco, more...

For the 15th annual How Weird Street Faire, SoMa will be filled with art and performances, vendors, tasty food and drinks, and all the colorful weirdness that San Francisco is famous for under the 2014 “Outer Space” theme. All ages are welcome, and space costumes are highly encouraged. There will be 10 stages of more...

NOW is a brand new community festival akin to a cross between [freespace] and SXSW – and they’ll be taking over the neighborhoods around San Francisco’s iconic Panhandle to produce a week of free events from April 27 – May 3, 2014. Hundreds of people will contribute to a neighborhood-wide explosion of more...

The 16th annual Bay Area National Dance Week runs Friday, April 25 – Sunday, May 4, 2014. The annual 10-day festival features over 600 free events throughout the Bay Area. Take dance classes and watch free performances in a wide range of styles including tango, Bharatnatyam, jazz, hip hop, ballet, traditional hula, fire dance, Samba, more...

Over 70 historic racecars will be on display on Mason Street on Sunday, April 27, 2014 from Noon and 6pm at the 2014 California Mille –  the largest free car show of its kind in America. Up to 10,000 fans are expected to come to Nob Hill to see Italian Consul more...

The 2014 Opening Day on the Bay shows off over 100 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, classic and contemporary craft decorated to the 2014 theme “Visions.” This marks the official start of the San Francisco 2014 boating season. 97th Annual “Opening Day on the Bay” Boat Parade Sunday, April 27, 2014 (Noon to 3pm) Crissy more...

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the kabuki-inspired cross-dressing nuns-of-fun, host their 35th Easter Sunday in the Park on April 20, 2014 at Hellman Hollow in Golden Gate Park. There’s a family-friendly Children’s Easter celebration at 10 am, but the real fun follows after the kids head home with adult-friendly fare like more...

Let’s file this one under “unofficial.” There’s no permits issued, it’s not really legal, but usually the city tends to turn a blind eye when thousands turn up on Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park on April 20th each year for a giant smoke out.  Let’s just pray for no federal more...

The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival is said to be the second largest festival outside of Washington, D.C. to celebrate the blooming of cherry blossoms and is held at one of three remaining Japantowns in the United States. 47th Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Saturdays and Sundays, April 12-13 and April 19-20, 2014 Japantown (Post more...