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Bay to Breakers - Trivia, Facts and Stats Created: Friday, May 13, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A number-cruncher's concise guide to Bay to Breakers, San Francisco's century-old, running free-for-all, including course records, statistics and other facts.
Bay to Breakers History Created: Friday, May 13, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A chronology of the milestone years in Bay to Breakers' 102-year history, including when it was declared the world's largest footrace and when women were first officially allowed to run.
Bay to Breakers for Non-Runners Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Bay to Breakers is San Francisco's mobile costume party claiming to be a foot race, but non-runners can get in on the action, too. This is a guide to fun and entertainment for spectators, includin...
San Francisco's Bay to Breakers Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Bay to Breakers, an only-in-SF spectacle, turns 101 in 2012--with a higher registration fee that does not include a T-shirt.
Bay to Breakers 2011 Created: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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...
Bay to Breakers: The Only-in-San-Francisco Race Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Bay to Breakers, a century-old, only-in-San-Francisco spectacle, unleashes thousands of crazily costumed runners and walkers and a few elite athletes on the city every May. Here's a guide to the mo...
San Francisco May Events Calendar Created: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
San Francisco in May is packed with festivals, street fairs and activities, including Cinco de Mayo, Carnaval and the zany mobile costume party known as Bay to Breakers.
Sex Toys from SoMa - San Francisco Company Makes Chic Vibrators Created: Thursday, May 02, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
San Francisco has home-grown manufacturers that produce things like beer, mattresses, gourmet chocolate, messenger bags, bikes and clothing. One company in particular, though, is creating a lot of ...
San Francisco Bay Area Athletes at the 2012 Olympics Created: Thursday, July 26, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Find out which athletes at the 2012 London Olympics have ties to San Francisco or the Bay Area.
SF Bay Area Winners of James Beard Awards Created: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
The San Francisco Bay Area scored well in the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards, also known as the Oscars of the food world. State Bird Provisions and Mission Chinese Food's Danny Bowien were nam...
SFMade Week: Find Local Companies & Made-in-SF Products Created: Friday, May 03, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Businesses that are making it in San Francisco--i.e., manufacturing things and thriving--are the focus of SFMade Week, May 6-12, 2013. Behind-the-scenes tours and hands-on building are being offered.
San Francisco International Film Festival Created: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
The 2013 San Francisco International Film Festival packs 160 films into two weeks. Here are some of the highlights.
Mother's Day in San Francisco Created: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Events and ideas for celebrating Mother's Day in San Francisco, including brunches, performances, tours, cruises and comedy.
Mother's Day in San Francisco Created: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
For Mother's Day, the San Francisco Bay Area has many options for spending time with the mothers in your life, including brunches, concerts and performances, cruises, comedy and dinners.
San Francisco Stars in the SF International Film Festival Created: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The 2013 San Francisco International Film Festival includes several selections with San Francisco Bay Area scenes, subjects and filmmakers.
San Francisco April Events Calendar Created: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013
April 2013 in the San Francisco Bay Area is a whirlwind of activity. Check this events calendar for film and arts festivals, street fairs and more.
Earth Day in San Francisco Created: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013
A guide to Earth Day events in San Francisco and the Bay Area, including volunteer clean-up projects, eco fashion shows, science talks, exhibits and Earth-themed fun for kids.
San Francisco Botanical Garden Wildflowers in Full Bloom Created: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
From mid-April until mid-May, the wildflower meadow at the San Francisco Botanical Garden is bursting with color, and there are special tours of the California native plants garden.
San Francisco Halloween - Shows, Parties & Events for Kids & Adults Created: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Besides trick-or-treating, there are plenty of other things for kids and families to do for Halloween in San Francisco. Check this guide to 2012 Halloween parties, shows and events for kids of all ...
San Francisco December Events Created: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
December 2012 in San Francisco offers comedy, literary events, celebrations of the end of the Mayan calendar (slated for Dec. 21) and fundraisers for good causes, among other events--so you can get...
San Francisco Recycling & Trash Facts Created: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
In recycling and composting, San Francisco does more than any other US city--but we could do even better. A lot of San Francisco garbage could in fact go in the recycling or compost bins. Here's ho...
Sunday Streets of San Francisco Created: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
San Francisco's Sunday Streets program closes off streets to car traffic and offers free activities, entertainment and services to pedestrians, bicyclists and skaters.
The Scoop - The Best Ice Cream in San Francisco Created: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
San Francisco is dotted with specialty shops scooping up fresh, smooth, house-made ice cream in classic, exotic, innovative and sometimes downright odd flavors.
Walking Campaign Underfoot in San Francisco Created: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
San Francisco is the first city in the U.S. to host a Walk to Work Day, to encourage people to walk rather than drive. It's part of a movement to improve the city's walkability and pedestrian safet...
China's Terracotta Warriors Exhibit - Related Events Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 05, 2013
Accompanying the Asian Art Museum's exhibition of China's famous terracotta warriors are several talks and films that examine the history, archaeology and mysteries related to the warriors and the ...
China's Terracotta Warriors Up Close in San Francisco Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 05, 2013
An exhibit in San Francisco of China's famous terracotta warriors brings you within two feet of these life-size, individualistic figures made of dirt more than 2000 years ago. You'll never get so c...
Valentine's Day in San Francisco Created: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
A guide to 2013 Valentine's Day events in San Francisco, including shows, comedy, parties, a mass pillow fight and other things to do on and around February 14.
Easter Brunch in San Francisco Created: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
For Easter, dozens of Bay Area restaurants offer special brunches and dinners, while San Francisco's top hotels present elaborate and sumptuous brunch buffets, often with live music, the Easter Bun...
Easter in San Francisco Created: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
A guide to Easter activities in San Francisco in 2013, including egg hunts, Easter Bunny photo opportunities, egg decorating and parades.
SF Bay Area Strong in 2013 James Beard Awards Finals Created: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013
The San Francisco Bay Area is looking strong in the finals of the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards, also known as the food Oscars. For best new restaurant, rising star chef and outstanding servic...
CAAMFest Brings Food, Music to San Francisco Asian American Film Fest Created: Sunday, March 17, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, newly renamed CAAMFest, features Asian food tastings, performances by Asian and Asian American musicians and other off-screen events du...
Food Truck Dinners at W San Francisco Hotel Created: Saturday, December 15, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
A monthly collaboration between the W San Francisco hotel and local food trucks is producing grilled hamachi with picked cucumbers and Green Goddess dressing, heirloom squash tajine, bacon donut ho...