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Humor
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1 day ago

Book Shop Comedy at Adobe Books (SF)

A free comedy show at Adobe Books features local comics in an intimate setting, encouraging donations to support the artists.
Humor
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2 days ago

Collective Unconscious: Comedy at The Faight Collective

Collective Unconscious is a unique comedy showcase featuring top talent at The Faight Collective in San Francisco.
Humor
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3 days ago

Cobb's Free 2026 Comedy Nights ("Get it?!" Gameshow)

Cobb's Comedy Club offers free comedy nights with a secret guest list, featuring top local comedians and requiring RSVP for entry.
Humor
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6 days ago

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
Humor
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6 days ago

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
Humor
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6 days ago

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
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Agriculture
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1 day ago

Free Book Talk: "Our Five Seasons" (Redwood City)

Farmworkers' experiences reveal the impact of climate change on agriculture in Alina Zárate's book, Our Five Seasons.
SF music
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1 day ago

SF's Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros Celebration (2026)

Community festival promotes literacy and joy for all ages with free resources, entertainment, and activities.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

30 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.20.26)

Earth Day celebrations include sustainable fashion events, cleanups, special menus, and various festivals throughout the week.
San Francisco
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1 day ago

Sci-Fi Authors + Live Podcast (SF Main Library)

Justin Feinstein and Samantha Mills will read from their works at the San Francisco Public Library on April 26, 2026.
East Bay food
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1 day ago

Taste of North Berkeley: 30+ Food & Drink Tastings

North Berkeley hosts a culinary event featuring over 30 local businesses with diverse tastings and beverages on May 13, 2026.
Mission District
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1 day ago

20 Years of Maker Faire (Sunday Assembly East Bay)

Maker Faire, founded by Dale Dougherty, has become a beloved event celebrating creativity and innovation in the Bay Area since 2006.
Relationships
fromThe Infatuation
4 years ago

Where To Go When You Don't Want To Make A Big Deal About Your Birthday, But You Actually Kinda Do - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Celebrate your birthday with minimal planning at nice group-friendly spots that feel special.
#santacon
Fundraising
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

SantaCon organizer accused of stealing over $1M in 'his own con game'

SantaCon's charitable claims in New York City are under scrutiny due to allegations of fraud against its president, Stefan Pildes.
New York City
fromJezebel
2 days ago

A Christmas Wish Come True-the Guy Who Runs SantaCon Is Going to Jail

Stefan Pildes, founder of SantaCon, was arrested for wire fraud, misappropriating over $1.3 million intended for charity.
Fundraising
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

SantaCon organizer accused of stealing over $1M in 'his own con game'

SantaCon's charitable claims in New York City are under scrutiny due to allegations of fraud against its president, Stefan Pildes.
New York City
fromJezebel
2 days ago

A Christmas Wish Come True-the Guy Who Runs SantaCon Is Going to Jail

Stefan Pildes, founder of SantaCon, was arrested for wire fraud, misappropriating over $1.3 million intended for charity.
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Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, April 17-19

This weekend features concerts, a new series, and a light turkey meatball recipe, catering to diverse entertainment and culinary interests.
Arts
from48 hills
4 days ago

Drama Masks: Of tyrannical kings and dancing kilts - 48 hills

The article critiques political figures and draws parallels between historical narratives and contemporary issues in performing arts.
Books
fromItsnicethat
6 days ago

Every meal is a celebration in Maggie Cowles' first picture book, Table!

The book invites both children and adults to engage in culinary storytelling through observation and creativity.
Portland food
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1 day ago

4th Annual Holi D11 Street Party (SF)

The 4th Annual Holi D11 Street Party is a free, family-friendly event featuring music, dancing, food, and colored powders.
#san-francisco
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1 day ago
San Francisco

SF City Guides Memorial Day 2026 (10 Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a variety of themes and times available for public participation.
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2 weeks ago
Portland food

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
San Francisco
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1 day ago

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a special event over Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
San Francisco
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1 day ago

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a special event over Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
San Francisco
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1 day ago

SF City Guides Memorial Day 2026 (10 Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a variety of themes and times available for public participation.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
2 weeks ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
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fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets from 7-9pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Finjan Qahwa, where participants draw collaborative jam comics.
Mission District
East Bay food
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4 days ago

Free Oakland "Beltane Magical Marketplace" May Day Festival (2026)

Beltane Magical Marketplace on May 3, 2026, offers a free community event celebrating creativity, healing, and magical practices in Oakland.
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Flavors of the Peninsula brings abundant restaurant week deals, promotions

Peninsula's Restaurant Week offers special prix fixe meals at over 100 local restaurants from April 23 to May 3.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

San Francisco 420 Weekend FREE Comedy Festival (April 17-20)

The 420 Comedy Festival at The Function offers affordable shows with top Bay Area comics over a weekend of laughter.
East Bay food
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2 weeks ago

2026 Bay Area Book Festival in Downtown Berkeley (May 30-31)

The Bay Area Book Festival will take place on May 31 - June 1, 2025, featuring various events including workshops and headliner sessions.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Charles Dickens

The nighttime disorder formerly known as 'Pickwickian syndrome' is now called sleep apnea.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

San Francisco Waldorf Art Show & Celebration 2026 (Fort Mason)

Art Show on April 18th at Fort Mason features original works by the SF Waldorf community, with free admission and an evening celebration.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

SF Rare Coin Dealer Announces Third Annual Citywide Scavenger Hunt

Witter Coin is hosting a scavenger hunt with prizes worth over $50,000, featuring hidden coins and riddles for clues.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Bold Italic
1 month ago

Brides of March Is the SantaCon You Actually Wanted

The Brides of March, born from the Cacophony Society like SantaCon, distinguishes itself by centering joy rather than anarchic chaos, creating an inclusive celebration of wedding attire across all genders and ages.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Monday Morning Headlines: North Beach Caught Off Guard By Surprise Fireworks

A surprise fireworks show by Computers and Structures, Inc. occurred on the Embarcadero, lasting ten minutes and unannounced to the neighborhood.
Education
fromMission Local
1 month ago

In a Bayview warehouse, kids scour dozens of shelves for 5 free books

The Children's Book Project provides free books to low-income students through warehouse field trips and has distributed over 3.4 million books across California since 1992.
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Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rare items of Charles Dickens' clothing to go on display in London

Rare surviving clothing and personal items of Charles Dickens, including the collar worn during his fatal 1870 stroke, will be displayed at the Charles Dickens Museum in London.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: The Always Fabulous Hunky Jesus Contest Returns Sunday

The Hunky Jesus Contest returns to Dolores Park, a popular event with a history dating back to 1979.
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

Tenderloin Buzz: Eid festival returns to Golden Gate avenue

"We really appreciate the support of the community," said Danial Shahbaz, Mohammad Shabaz's son, accepting the certificate on Tuesday. "We hope to be here for many, many years."
East Bay food
Books
fromwww.7x7.com
1 month ago

13 New Books by Local Authors to Break for This Spring

Three new books explore pivotal moments in cultural history: a 1960s San Francisco novel about reproductive rights, a contemporary suburban thriller involving a Chinese American family, and Rolling Stone Magazine's counterculture origins in 1967.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Culture Makers: Keeping Oakland's literary scene strong

The Oaklandside hosts Culture Makers live event on March 19 featuring Oakland authors Jasmine Guillory and Carolina Ixta, plus publisher J.K. Fowler discussing creative work and community.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Redemption Easter Carnival (SF)

A free Easter carnival featuring games, egg hunts, jump houses, and a food pantry runs March 28, 10am-1pm at Raymond Kimbell Park for families with toddlers through middle schoolers.
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Romance and costumes: Why Bay Area nerds' are turning to 19th century ballroom dance

Community members gather weekly in period costume to learn and perform 19th-century English ballroom dances at Alameda's Elks Lodge.
History
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Romance and costumes: Why Bay Area 'nerds' are turning to 19th century ballroom dance

A community Regency ballroom class recreates 19th-century dance, costumes, and social etiquette under experienced instructors, attracting enthusiasts who dress and dance in period style.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Susan Choi: For so long I associated Dickens with unbearable Christmas TV specials'

The book that changed me as a teenager Donald Barthelme's Sixty Stories, because he was having such a good time and seemed so so smart, but was also mischievous and irreverent. It may sound corny but these stories made me grasp the existence of a world of art and literature. And Barthelme lived in Houston, where I was growing up, yet he was a major world writer.
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