Bikes, Hills, & 70's 5/12

It's Thursday. We're inching closer to the weekend and the Bay to Breakers festival. If you haven't been, definitely make you way this year to the annual San Francisco event that's been going on for over 100 years. There will be tons of people, so plan for it now. Until then, enjoy a Bike party, Asian celebration and runners challenge.


Bike Away from Work Party
Old Oakland
Washington St. & 9th St., Oakland
5:30pm - 8:30pm

"Join the East Bay Bicycle Coalition, Walk Oakland Bike Oakland and hundreds of cyclists in wrapping up the excitement of Bike to Work Day with our biggest, most extravagant ever Bike Away from Work Party and celebration. The Bay Area's biggest Bike to Work Day party culminates weeks of great bike events and preparations for the largest bike event in the Bay Area."

This year's gala event features:

• The Muddy Roses Band 
• music, raffle prizes, drinks from Trumer Pils Brewery in Berkeley and Clif Winery as well as Hansen's sodas 
• the fabulous Derailleurs fire show 
• and more...

Divis Up or Shut Up Challenge
Fleet Feet Sports
2076 Chestnut St., San Francisco
6pm - 7pm


"The Divis Up or Shut Up Challenge is a fun, challenging, and free event for the San Francisco running community to challenge all skill levels to take on the hardest hill in The City. In a 30 minute time period, how many times can you run up Divisidero St (between Lombard and Broadway)? All levels of runners are welcome to attend.  The grade of the route is very, very steep, so choose your battle wisely!  (Think Lyon St stairs... only longer... and without the stairs.) Prizes will be awarded."


Asian Heritage Celebration
Macy's Union Square
170 O'Farrell St., San Francisco
6pm - 7:30pm

"To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the INC Department of Macy’s is hosting an esteemed author and one-time political refugee, plus feasting with a traditional asian dance performance, music and drinks. Plus: Receive complimentary beauty tips from Shiseido."


Official Bay to Breakers Pre-Party
Sip Bar & Lounge
787 Broadway St., San Francisco
9pm - 12am

"Can't wait til Sunday morning to get in costume? Come out to SIP on Thursday! In association with ZOMG! the Official Pre-Bay to Breakers Events: SIP presents "70's Gangsta Sh*t!" featuring the sounds of Isaac Hayes, Curtis Mayfield, Bobby Caldwell & more + a little disco & country. For more info on ZOMG! Visit: http://zomg.zazzle.com/zomg_thursday/ Happy Hour Drink Specials from 9p-10p.
Doors open at 9pm. No cover. No dresscode."