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Bay to Breakers 2011
Bay to Breakers, an only-in-SF spectacle, turns 100 in 2011, with new restrictions on runners and onlookers. Without floats, wheeled devices, beer and unregistered joggers, will the race's birthday be a party?
San Francisco's Bay to Breakers
Bay to Breakers, an only-in-SF spectacle, turns 101 in 2012--with a higher registration fee that does not include a T-shirt.
San Francisco May Events Calendar
San Francisco in May is packed with events and activities. Check this May events calendar for festivals, street fairs, performances and more, many of them free.
San Francisco International Film Festival - Week Two
A guide to the second half of the 2012 San Francisco International Film Festival, particularly films that have roots in the San Francisco Bay Area.
San Francisco International Film Festival
The 2012 San Francisco International Film Festival packs 175 films into two weeks. Here are some of the highlights.
Earth Day in San Francisco
A guide to Earth Day celebrations and activities in San Francisco and the Bay Area.
San Francisco - Biggest Tax Procrastinator in US
San Francisco is the most tax procrastinating city in the country, according to a recent TurboTax report.
Passover Seder in the San Francisco Bay Area
If you’re not going to someone’s home for Passover, choose among the many communal Passover Seders in the San Francisco Bay Area. Most are on the first or second night of Passover (April 6 and 7, 2012), and all are welcome.
Easter in San Francisco
A guide to Easter activities in San Francisco, including Easter Bunny photo opportunities, Easter egg hunts, egg decorating and parades.
Easter Brunch in San Francisco
Easter brunch at San Francisco's top hotels is often elaborate, sumptuous and buffet style. Added touches typically include special treats and activities for children, the Easter Bunny and live music.
San Francisco April Events Calendar
San Francisco in April is packed with events. Check this April activities and events calendar for festivals, street fairs, concerts, films, art exhibits and more.
Real Americans--Conservative, Complex, Disillusioned--At San Francisco Theater
"The Real Americans" ventures outside our San Francisco bubble to the red states, to meet what Sarah Palin termed "real Americans." Dan Hoyle's one-man show relives his encounters with segregationists, creationists, birthers, fundamentalists, and other conservatives who are feisty, sympathetic, angry, generous and resilient.
March Events in San Francisco
Your guide to special events and annual festivals in March in San Francisco and the Bay Area.
San Francisco Asian Film Festival
The San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival brings more than 100 films and videos from around the globe to the SF Bay Area, including documentaries, dramas, shorts and an interactive web series portraying dancing prisoners in the Philippines. The festival in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose is March 8-18, 2012.
Burning Man 2012 - How to Get Tickets
Burning Man 2012 has essentially sold out as of late February. If you can't live without the pilgrimage to the Nevada desert, here are some ways you might score a ticket.
San Francisco Events Calendar - February Activities in San Francisco
February 2012 is a frenzy of activity--and that's not counting Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day and Black History Month events. Film festivals, fun and clever fundraisers, music of all forms and indie art will fuel you all month.
January Events in San Francisco
The holidays are over, but San Francisco in January still has many opportunities to eat, drink, dress up and be merry.
New Year's Eve in San Francisco
A guide to spending 2012 New Year's Eve in San Francisco, including parties, performances, concerts and other entertainment, and even a few kid-friendly events.
San Francisco Christmas Lights and Holiday Displays
Where to see great Christmas trees and and holiday lights in San Francisco. San Francisco landmarks, major hotels and neighborhoods host spectacular Christmas trees and lights during the holidays. Here are some of the best.
San Francisco December Events
December 2011 in San Francisco offers edgy art (with pancakes), Pixar-India connections, poster and pottery sales and fun fundraisers for good causes, among other events--so you can get a break from Santa and Christmas.
November Events in San Francisco
A calendar of San Francisco festivals, fundraisers, concerts and special events in November 2011.
Women, Rights & Suffrage - Centennial of Suffrage for Women in California
A list of San Francisco events in the fall of 2011 that mark the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in California.
Voters Registration and San Francisco Election Information
A guide to voting in the high-stakes San Francisco election of November 2011, including voters registration, different ways to vote, deadlines, the ranked choice system and how to properly mark the San Francisco ballot.
Women's Rights in California - Centennial of Suffrage
In a close election in 1911, California's men voted to give the franchise to women. San Francisco and other parts of the state are celebrating the centennial of women's suffrage.
October Events in San Francisco
On the October events calendar in San Francisco are such annual favorites as Fleet Week, Litquake, Trolley Dances, the Treasure Island Music Festival and the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival.