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Things to look forward to this year in San Francisco
Get ready, San Francisco. 2013 is going to be a very big year. There are going to be all kinds of exciting events happening here in the next 12 months, so get ready to enjoy your home city as you never have before. A few of the highlights: Jan. 24 – Feb. 10 – SF [...]
farmers market \ Ferry Plaza Farmers Market \ San Francisco
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is a nice place to buy stuff
Farmers markets are threatening to become as ubiquitous as corner liquor stores… not really, but think back just ten years ago and consider how many more there are today. Quality and selection are slipping at some of these operations, but that’s not the case at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Venerable by industry standards, Ferry is [...]
Apple \ Macworld/iWorld 2013 \ Steve Jobs \ Steve Wozniak
Macworld/iWorld 2013 – the ultimate iFan event
Back in 2009 Apple announced that the company won’t exhibit anymore at Macworld Expo in San Francisco. The ever increasing popularity of Apple’s Retail Stores made trade shows become a very minor part of how the company reaches its customers. But that didn’t stop this event, it’s the 29th year since its first edition and [...]
Why are secret agents running wild through the streets of San Francisco?
Because Jericho! Once a month, would-be Bonds and Bourne-hopefuls scourge the mean streets in a contest that combines stealth, bravado, cunning, silliness, and Nerf. Thursday Jan. 24 at 7pm organizers are celebrating the third anniversary of Jericho in San Francisco with an event that is anticipated to be a doozy. You are only asked to [...]
Gold Dust Lounge \ new Gold Dust location \ San Francisco
The Gold Dust lounge will rise again!
Last year we shared the tragic tale of the demise of the longtime local favorite watering hole the Gold Dust Lounge, which was forced out of its former digs on Powell Street after the property was rented by some corporate chain I won’t even bother to name. The good news is that after fighting tooth [...]
Atlanta \ Deion Sanders \ Jerry Rice \ Joe Montana \ NFC West \ Ronnie Lott \ San Francisco
Great moments in San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons history
The 49ers vs. the Falcons is actually a long and storied rivalry: most people forget that Atlanta was – oddly enough – a longtime member of the NFC West. No game between the two teams is bigger than the NFC Championship this Sunday, let’s take a look back at some of the best games in [...]
big wave surf contest \ Half Moon Bay California \ Maverick's Invitational
Maverick’s Invitational 2012-2013 is ON!!!
Pay attention kids, the word has just gone out: there’s going to be a Maverick’s this year! Set for Sunday Jan. 20, the 2012-2013 event will be the first time in 3 years that competition-worthy waves are expected. “The weekend swell should fall into the 15 foot-Hawaiian category,” says Mark Sponsler, Maverick’s weather guru. “That [...]
3rd Base Dogpatch Microhood \ free Dogpatch event
Bold Italic’s 3rd Base Microhood invades the Dogpatch
On Thursday you could very well be saying to yourself, “It’s been a long week and it’s still not over yet. How the hockey puck am I gonna make it through?!?!?” And then, appearing like an angel descending on gossamer wings or maybe a unicorn sliding down a rainbow trailing pixie dust sparkles… 2nd Annual [...]
San Francisco Giants \ World Series Trophy Tour
SF Giants World Series Trophy Tour, coming to a location near you
Willikers, that Packers-Niners game was AWESOME! When they laid that big sack on Rodgers in the third quarter I yelled out “DISCOUNT DOUBLE-CHECK!!!” and did a victory lap around the bar! We’re in the thick of 49er Fever but let’s not forget why San Francisco can rightly be called Titletown, USA right now – the [...]
Colin Kaepernick \ Kaepernicking \ San Francisco 49ers
Kaepernicking – no athleticism, skill or tattoos required
I’m not even sure quite where to start with the latest sports trend to follow a football star off of the field and onto our Twitter feeds. But if you follow the San Francisco 49ers even a little bit, then you have doubtless already heard about this thing called #Kaepernicking, which is the move performed [...]
Computer History Museum \ Hiller Aviation Museum \ Open Cockpit Day \ San Francisco museums
Excellent exhibits coming to a San Francisco museum near you
2013 is going to be a great year for museums in San Francisco. Update your membership and head out to these engaging and exciting exhibitions. Fly high at the “Open Cockpit Day with the Boeing SST.” Beginning January 5 the Hiller Aviation Museum will open its doors for a monthly cockpit day. On each occasion, [...]
California Academy of Science \ How to workshops \ nightlife
How-To NightLife at Cal Academy of Sciences is the right life
Nerds, listen up. Bring your chill A-game to the California Academy of Sciences this Thursday evening for the latest installment of the NightLife series. This week’s theme is “How-To” so bring an open mind and the desire to learn something new: you will be able to quench your thirsts for adventure and alcohol at this [...]
Archer Live \ Fillmore San Francisco
Nerd alert: Meet others just like you Jan. 4 Archer Live at the Fillmore
If you’ve ever hung out on Reddit and wished that you could meet some of the folks posting and commenting on the geek boy chatfest in person, here’s your opportunity. Head to the Fillmore Theatre Jan. 4 after picking up some tickets for Archer Live! What’s it all about? If you’re a fan of the [...]
Dec. 28 \ Fourth Friday Artwalk \ free muni \ free stuff \ San Francisco \ San Francisco Kwanzaa
Friday Dec. 28 in San Francisco offers free things to do all day
Assuming the Mayans have been prevented from destroying the Earth (fingers crossed!) the stars align for San Franciscans on Friday Dec. 28 with a metric buttload of free things to do throughout the city. Here’s a peek at some of the fun. Free Muni Ride Day Muni turns 100 years young and SFMTA is celebrating [...]
Christmas \ Glide \ Little Brothers \ Salvation Army \ volunteering
Last minute opportunities to volunteer for Christmas in San Francisco
It’s almost Christmas, but if you are eager to give back to the community and have time to spare there are still several events and organizations that need last minute volunteers. Here’s what is in store for the next week: GLIDE This charitable organization is active in numerous community projects: feeding the homeless, providing compassionate [...]
Christmas lights \ San Francisco Zoo
Find festive cheer with holiday lights at the SF Zoo
Wanting to spend some time with young family members this holiday or just get away from the crowds of tourists and shoppers downtown or at the mall? Head to the San Francisco Zoo for a festively decorated scene. It’s the first time the Zoo has ever gotten into the holiday light game, which takes on [...]
Breakfast of Champions \ New Year's Eve \ New Years Day \ POPNYE \ Tipsy Tow
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and free rides home in San Francisco
Our favorite party for New Year’s Eve in San Francisco is actually not in San Francisco – you’re gonna have to cross the bay over to Oaktown to enjoy the festivities at POPNYE. Concert/rave/SFX spectacular POPNYE includes an amazing lineup of performers and activities and the party lingers well into the early hours. The bad [...]
90's Nights \ Capri Sun Vodka \ Gold Jam Events \ Hi-Fi Lounge
All good things come in 90s – including 90′s Night at Hi-Fi Lounge
Forget threes. Aim for 90s and you’ve got great music, cheap prices, and plenty of time to enjoy them in. Everything worth happening happened in the 90s: increased accessibility of the internet, compact mobile music devices, the advent of reality TV, and the best decade in music everrrr. All those wonderful occurrences have undoubtedly inspired [...]
Ocean Beach \ San Francisco \ Solstice bonfire \ Winter Solstice
Celebrate Winter Solstice at Ocean Beach in San Francisco
The day when winter begins in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern one, is the day when most of us consider making a trip to buy gloves, an umbrella or a scarf – this is Winter Solstice in California. But it can be different. Head out to Ocean Beach (at “Ye Olde Site” [...]
Fume Blanc Commodore \ New Year's Eve \ NYE Pub Crawl \ San Francisco \ SF NYE parties
Buy tickets now for San Francisco’s hottest NYE parties
It’s never too early to start planning for New Year’s Eve. How do you see yourself bringing in the New Year? Check out these themed events to please your inner actor. Historic Role Playing Fume Blanc Commodore will set out from Pier 40 on December 31st, carrying hundreds of elite partiers on the cruise of [...]
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