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2011 San Francisco St. Patrick s Day Parade: Floats, Food and Fun

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Known as the largest St. Patrick s Day event west of the Mississippi, the 2011 San Francisco St. Patrick s Day Parade is sure to meet expectations for its 160th year in operation.

San Francisco Performances Family Matinee Series: Concerts for Kids

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Since around 1979, San Francisco Performances is a vital part of the exciting Bay Area arts scene, and the San Francisco Performances Family Matinee Series is one of the reasons. The independent organization was created by music patrons to introduce new music and artistic programming, celebrate both emerging and internationally acclaimed performing artists, and promote the arts on various levels. All of this is achieved through innovative programs like the SF Performances Family Matinee Series.

S.F. IndieFest: 13th Annual Event Brings February Drama

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMT

The 13th Annual S.F. IndieFest happens February 3-17 at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco. In addition to showcasing 85 independent films and videos, S.F. IndieFest includes two weeks of parties and musical programming.

Bay-Area Chinese New Year Events Gearing Up for Year of the Rabbit

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMT

The Chinese New Festival & Parade in San Francisco s Chinatown is definitely one of the most spectacular and widely visited events of the year, but not all celebrations of the Year of the Rabbit take place in this storied neighborhood. Here are some other worthy contenders for Chinese New Year celebrating, taking place from late January through February, 2011.

Caminos Flamencos Delivers a Stunning Performance of Lo Clasico

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMT

On December 18, 2010 at the Cowell Theatre in San Francisco, Caminos Flamencos opened Lo Clasico with a whole cast of dancers, many of them smiling as they swayed in their long skirts. My first impression was doubt having recently seen a flamenco performance in Granada, Spain, I knew the artform to be raw, full of heavy emotion, with quick, hard lines of movement that embody the heart s lament. Lo Clasico, at first, seemed too showy, too much of a production, without the passion I was hoping

Concerts at the Independent in January 2011

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Here s a preview of the Independent concerts you can catch on stage in January 2011, kicking off another smashing year at the venue.

Jelly Belly Factory Tour: Discover How Jelly Belly Candy Co. Products Are Made

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Experience a flavorful 40 minutes by taking part in a Jelly Belly Factory tour.

Holiday Happenings At The California Academy Of Sciences

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMT

According to the folks at the California Academy of Science in San Francisco s Golden Gate Park, 'tis the season for science. For those who enjoy getting out and about during holiday season, when the lights are on all over town, an excursion to this world-class museum will satisfy your inclination for holiday merrymaking while giving you the opportunity to do something fun and educational with the family.

Interactive Local Media 2010: The Best of the Best in locally focused digital media

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Matthew Idema, VP of Yahoo! Local, helped the web portal acquire and integrate Associated Content and continues to lead strategic initiatives. Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Zillow, was a founding member of the successful online real estate database. Emily White, senior director of local for Facebook, was named One to Watch in Fortune Magazine. Aside from being leaders in local search and interactive media, Idema, Rascoff, and White have something else in common.

2010 Holiday Events at the San Francisco Zoo

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:00:00 GMT

As you explore Bay Area tree lightings, outdoor ice rinks, and holiday fairs, don t forget the family-friendly holiday events at the zoo. On the East Bay, the Oakland Zoo s hosting ZooLights, an annual festival of thousands of themed LED light sculptures brightening the December nights. Over at the San Francisco Zoo, there s a long roster of holiday events as well. Here s more on the wild winter events to come at the S.F. Zoo.

Holidays in Healdsburg: Strolling Dine Around showcases restaurant row

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:55:58 GMT

Healdsburg is a favorite destination for B&B Victorian inn stays and its internationally acclaimed fine dining restaurants. The question is always not whether it s worth the one-hour drive north, but which restaurant and B&B to choose for the perfect weekend getaway. This question is answered in December, with the Strolling Dine Around (Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16) and the Victorian Inns Tour (Dec. 12).

Tiburon Holiday Festival 2010: Outdoor Ice in California

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Holiday lights and ice are coming to Tiburon, so grab your hat and gloves and come out to play! The Tiburon Holiday Festival 2010 is for one night only, featuring an outdoor skating rink with skate rentals, so make the most of the chance to appreciate winter to its fullest in the San Francisco Bay.

Garden Railway Exhibition: Celebration of Golden Gate Park s 140th Anniversary

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMT

A big anniversary is coming for the celebrated San Francisco attraction, the Golden Gate Park, an oasis of gardens, museums, fields, playgrounds, and more. What better way to honor it than with a replica of the park s most famous landmarks? That s what the Conservatory of Flowers has in mind with Garden Railway, a new exhibition offering a miniature tour of the Golden Gate Park to mark this year s 140th anniversary.

10th Annual Crabby Chefs Seafood Festival

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT

You watch them religiously on television the Iron Chef -style culinary competitions that inspire the gourmet cook in you. Here s a chance to watch ten professional Bay Area chefs duke it out in person, producing creative crab dishes on-the-spot in hopes for the Crabby Chef 2010 trophy. Visitors are invited to watch the cook-off, part of the 10th Annual Crabby Chefs Seafood Festival hosted by Spenger s Fresh Fish Grotto in Berkeley on Sunday, October 17th, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. (Look out

Block Party & Back-to-School Fundraiser: Uptown Oakland event

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Uptown Oakland is the place to be, and this month, four popular restaurants in the area will be giving back to the community, proving that they re not too cool for school. For three hours on the evening of August 28, Ozumo Restaurant, Luka s Taproom & Lounge, Pican, and Era Art Bar will host a Block Party & Back-to-School Fundraiser with a goal of raising $10,000.

Lunchtime Live!: Free Tuesday concerts all Summer at Jack London

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Who wouldn t want to listen to free live music during their lunch break? That s the idea behind Lunchtime Live! at Jack London Square, which features two-hour concerts each Tuesday and Friday during the summer months. The outdoor concert stage is set up in the middle of the Square near the Waterfront Hotel and Scott s Seafood Restaurant. Audience members can enjoy the warm weather on the lawn or at one of many tables set up by the fountain.

Oakland Art Murmur: Gallery hopping after hours

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

On the first Friday evening of each month, the galleries of downtown Oakland, from 65th and Stanford to 19th and Broadway, open their doors to the public, attracting bicyclists, BART riders, carpoolers, parents and singles from all over the Bay. Hundreds of visiting and local art enthusiasts fill the side streets, curious to see the latest works by talented emerging and established visual artists.

Alameda Point Antiques & Collectibles Faire: First Sunday Treasure Hunting

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:50:16 GMT

Where can you find vintage buttons and baubles, doorknobs and dolls, and collections of all sorts of things you never expected to see in one place? Whether you re a sculptor, a collector, or just someone on the look-out for a deal on patio furniture, you ll find what you re seeking and ten things you aren t at the largest antiques and collectibles faire in Northern California.