I'm sure we've all had our share of excitement this weekend cheering for our favorite teams. Congratulations to the Green Bay Packers for winning the Superbowl! It was a a good game and a well deserved win. Hopefully next year we'll have something even better to look forward to.
Free Sailing Lessons
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley
It's a great day to go sailing, and what better way to learn than with the Cal Sailing Club! It's a completely hands-on lesson and you will get wet, so be prepared. Show up to the clubhouse between 1pm and 4pm to get in, and be aware it's a first come, first serve basis. You can expect to be sailing for an hour and a half. Have fun!
SAP Open Tennis Tournament
HP Pavillion, San Jose
The SAP Open begins today, which is great news for all you tennis fans out there! Go watch the tennis pros competing for the top spot! Get your tickets in advance and show up to the HP Pavilion in San Jose. If you can't make it tonight, the tournament lasts through Sunday so check their schedule online for a match that fits your schedule.
Free Movie: Despicable Me
The Independent
628 Divisadero St., San Francisco
Normally one would think that an animated movie is specifically made to entertain kids, but putting this movie into that category would be a mistake. It's about an evil scientist and his quest to steal the moon, but his plans are interrupted by three little orphan girls in need of a home. Despicable Me will definitely have you laughing all night long. Movie starts at 8pm, but be there early for a good seat.
Superbowl Sunday
9:00 AM / Comments (0) / by BayScope
The long wait for the XLV Superbowl has come to an end. Today the Pittsburg Steelers will be facing off against the Green Bay Packers in this nationwide event. Even if you're not all that into football, you can expect to see some of televisions best commercials so take a seat and prepare for some great entertainment. If you haven't already made plans, here are a few interesting places to spend your football centered Sunday.
SATURDAY
Superbowl Tailgate Party - Clothes Optional
Sequoians Clothes Free Club
10200 Cull Canyon Rd., Castro Valley
So if you like the great outdoors, and you dislike being fully clothed, then this event is for you. Go on out to the Sequoians campground for some BBQ, great games, and prizes with other like-minded people as yourself. Though it is not a requirement, you can expect the majority to be clothes-less. This is a free event in potluck style so bring something to share. Starts at noon.
Superbowl & Third Annual Heavy Metal Chili Cookoff
Bottom of the Hill
1233 17th St., San Francisco
One of the key ingredients to a good Superbowl event is the food, and at Bottom of the Hill they know how to get it done. Visit them to enjoy the game and get a taste of the Third Annual Heavy Metal Chili Cookoff! This event is also potluck style so if you're not participating in the cooking, bring a complimentary dish to share as you judge some great chili creations. Doors open at 1pm.
Superbowl XLV: Men in Tights
CellSpace
2050 Bryant St., San Francisco
The San Francisco Indi fest is having their own Superbowl party get together! This is free for the 21+ crowd and the doors open at 2:30, an hour before kickoff. If you're just looking for a simple game day hangout, here's the place to do it. Though free, donations are appreciated.
SATURDAY
Superbowl Tailgate Party - Clothes Optional
Sequoians Clothes Free Club
10200 Cull Canyon Rd., Castro Valley
So if you like the great outdoors, and you dislike being fully clothed, then this event is for you. Go on out to the Sequoians campground for some BBQ, great games, and prizes with other like-minded people as yourself. Though it is not a requirement, you can expect the majority to be clothes-less. This is a free event in potluck style so bring something to share. Starts at noon.
Superbowl & Third Annual Heavy Metal Chili Cookoff
Bottom of the Hill
1233 17th St., San Francisco
One of the key ingredients to a good Superbowl event is the food, and at Bottom of the Hill they know how to get it done. Visit them to enjoy the game and get a taste of the Third Annual Heavy Metal Chili Cookoff! This event is also potluck style so if you're not participating in the cooking, bring a complimentary dish to share as you judge some great chili creations. Doors open at 1pm.
Superbowl XLV: Men in Tights
CellSpace
2050 Bryant St., San Francisco
The San Francisco Indi fest is having their own Superbowl party get together! This is free for the 21+ crowd and the doors open at 2:30, an hour before kickoff. If you're just looking for a simple game day hangout, here's the place to do it. Though free, donations are appreciated.
Art, Parties, & Chinese New Year
9:00 AM / Comments (0) / by BayScope
SATURDAY
Art Crawl
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom St., San Francisco
Inspiration Station! Mission Arts Performance Project (MAPP) is at it again with exhibits and performances going on all day! There are over 10 different venues to see great art, hear awesome spoken word and watch some interesting short films. Check the site for schedule. Some of the locations participating are:
Red Poppy Art House, The Secret Garden, Pathos, Artillery Apparel Gallery, & Precita Eyes
Go out and explore.
Yahoo Block Party & OK Go! Concert
San Francisco Art Institute
800 Chestnut St., San Francisco
If you haven't heard of OK Go before, you should now have an idea of what to look forward to at this block party! Be there early to receive 1 of only 800 entry wristbands. Come out and party on the roof of the SF Art Institute and enjoy some great music, food, games and more! Don't miss out on this Free event! Doors open at 3:30pm.
Chinese New Year Celebration
The Taoist Center
3824 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
It is officially the Year of the Rabbit. According to Chinese tradition, this is a year of peace. Time to focus on enhancing life and creating goals. So to bring in this new Chinese year, go down to The Taoist Center and celebrate with a great potluck, some fun games and dancing. Also, there will be live Martial Arts Demonstrations for those that want to learn how to do a proper roundhouse kick. The event is free and starts at 6pm.
8th Annual Big Lebowski Party
CellSpace
2050 Bryant St., San Francisco
The Big Lebowski is a great old movie, and this is a tribute to all of it. Come out to the 8th Annual Big Lebowski Party dressed your best! (In costume that is!) Enjoy some mini bowling, trampolines, white russians and more! There will be prizes for the best costumes and the movie will be on to watch all night long! Party starts at 8pm so get your tickets!
Pink Mammoth 7 Year Anniversary Extravaganza
Mighty
119 Utah St., San Francisco
At 9pm, get ready to party like never before. If you haven't gotten your tickets already, go here. The Pink Mammoth is celebrating 7 whole years of Pink Love! There will be an open bar and gourmet food to start but be prepared to dance! Mighty is being covered in Pink and transformed into a replica of PM's Burning Man camp! This is a silent disco where the music will be sent by wireless from the DJ, so remember to pick up your headphones before you hit the dance floor! Have fun!
Dance, Food, & DJ
9:00 AM / Comments (0) / by BayScope
TGIF! It has been a particularly long and stressful week for me, and I am greatly looking forward to this weekend's festivities. Starting with today and ending with a Sunday full of a great game and even better BBQ. If you don't have plans yet, have no fear. There's good-and-plenty to do over the next few days of our mini vacation.
Rotunda Dance Series
San Francisco City Hall
1Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco
So today at the SF City Hall, the Dancers' Group and World Arts West is putting on 9 free shows for the public. In honor of the Chinese New Year, the performances will featuring professional Lion Dancing. Happy Year of the Rabbit! Event starts at noon and lasts through 9 events. If you can't be there early, don't worry. Just make sure you get there.
A Sensory Feast
SOMAArts Cultural Center
934 Brannan St., San Francisco 6
We were all taught at an early age that the human body has 5 main sense. (No, there is no 6th sense. That was just a movie) Well the SOMArts Cultural Center and the Kearny Street Workshop are working together to enable you to use all of those senses while enjoying some great food! This opening reception lasts from 6pm till 9pm, but don't worry if you miss it. The next chance you'll have to enjoy some of this great food will be on February 16th.
Oakland Standard Launch Party
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St., Oakland
It just wouldn't be a Friday without a party! What makes it even more interesting is that it will be held at the Oakland Museum. Come out to enjoy some great exhibits of talent with Party starts at 8pm and lasts well into the morning.
FRIDAY
Rotunda Dance Series
San Francisco City Hall
1Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco
So today at the SF City Hall, the Dancers' Group and World Arts West is putting on 9 free shows for the public. In honor of the Chinese New Year, the performances will featuring professional Lion Dancing. Happy Year of the Rabbit! Event starts at noon and lasts through 9 events. If you can't be there early, don't worry. Just make sure you get there.
A Sensory Feast
SOMAArts Cultural Center
934 Brannan St., San Francisco 6
We were all taught at an early age that the human body has 5 main sense. (No, there is no 6th sense. That was just a movie) Well the SOMArts Cultural Center and the Kearny Street Workshop are working together to enable you to use all of those senses while enjoying some great food! This opening reception lasts from 6pm till 9pm, but don't worry if you miss it. The next chance you'll have to enjoy some of this great food will be on February 16th.
Oakland Standard Launch Party
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St., Oakland
It just wouldn't be a Friday without a party! What makes it even more interesting is that it will be held at the Oakland Museum. Come out to enjoy some great exhibits of talent with Party starts at 8pm and lasts well into the morning.
Museum, Arts, & Comedy
9:00 AM / Comments (0) / by BayScope
We are one step closer to the weekend, and I know most of us are preparing our plans for the Super Bowl. That's great, but we're not there yet. Until then, we have to entertain ourselves somehow. Here are a few things to keep you occupied.
Free Admission: Berkeley Art Museum
PFA Theater
2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
You can never learn enough. The Museum is open from 11am till 5pm. Check out some great art exhibits on canvass and on film. For those aspiring artists, you can get some great inspiration for your next piece for free. What are you waiting for?
SPACECraft: Art Show
Cellspace
2050 Bryant St., San Francisco
If going to the museum doesn't suit you, try Cellspace tonight. This is a monthly art showcase featuring some great artist. With a mixture of great musicians and entertaining performers you'll have a great time. And it's Free! Show starts at 7pm.
Cinema Speakeasy Comedy Shorts
Gay Area Foundation for the Arts
55 Taylor St., San Francisco
It's all about keeping it short tonight. Come out and enjoy a night of short films. Showing starts at 7:30 but get there early for a seat. $5 cover. This is definitely for the 21+ crowd and you can expect to see some interesting material so be prepared. Also, if you have some music, bring a mixtape to swap.
Free Admission: Berkeley Art Museum
PFA Theater
2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
You can never learn enough. The Museum is open from 11am till 5pm. Check out some great art exhibits on canvass and on film. For those aspiring artists, you can get some great inspiration for your next piece for free. What are you waiting for?
SPACECraft: Art Show
Cellspace
2050 Bryant St., San Francisco
If going to the museum doesn't suit you, try Cellspace tonight. This is a monthly art showcase featuring some great artist. With a mixture of great musicians and entertaining performers you'll have a great time. And it's Free! Show starts at 7pm.
Cinema Speakeasy Comedy Shorts
Gay Area Foundation for the Arts
55 Taylor St., San Francisco
It's all about keeping it short tonight. Come out and enjoy a night of short films. Showing starts at 7:30 but get there early for a seat. $5 cover. This is definitely for the 21+ crowd and you can expect to see some interesting material so be prepared. Also, if you have some music, bring a mixtape to swap.
Yoga, Zoo Life & DJ's
9:00 AM / Comments (0) / by BayScope
It's Wednesday already. Lots of things happening today for the young and old. Looking for something relaxing? Covered. Something for the kids? Got it. Something wild and crazy, got that too! Check it out.
Free Yoga Day
Niroga Center 730-845
1808 University Ave., Berkeley
If you haven't tried yoga yet, here's your chance! the Niroga center is hosting free yoga classes all day from 7:30am till 8:45pm. No matter what your schedule is like, you'll still have a chance to stop by for a class. Check the online schedule for individual class times.
Free Admission: San Francisco Zoo
Sloat Blvd @47th Ave., San Francisco 10-5
It's that time again. The first Wednesday of every month is Free admission day to the San Francisco Zoo. Take the kids, take your date, or just take yourself. It's still technically winter so be sure to bring some warm clothes, and maybe even an umbrella. Weather in the Bay Area can be unpredictable.
Noise Pop 2011 - Opening Night Party
Fifty24SF
218 Fillmore St., San Francisco 6pm
Tonight at 6pm, go out and experience The Pop Up Show! Noise Pop and Upper Playground are putting on a free party for the opening night of the 2011 Noise Pop Festival! Expect a crowd so be there early to claim your spot. You can also follow them on twitter @noisepopfest
Welcome to the Neighborhood - Free Party
111 Minna Gallery
111 Minna St., San Francisco 9pm
If you're still looking to party after the Noise Pop performance, go down to the Mina Gallery for some local bands, DJ's and great food. This is also a free event and lasts from 9pm till 2am for the 21+ crowd. Make sure to RSVP on the site to ensure you get in! Enjoy you're Wednesday.
Free Yoga Day
Niroga Center 730-845
1808 University Ave., Berkeley
If you haven't tried yoga yet, here's your chance! the Niroga center is hosting free yoga classes all day from 7:30am till 8:45pm. No matter what your schedule is like, you'll still have a chance to stop by for a class. Check the online schedule for individual class times.
Free Admission: San Francisco Zoo
Sloat Blvd @47th Ave., San Francisco 10-5
It's that time again. The first Wednesday of every month is Free admission day to the San Francisco Zoo. Take the kids, take your date, or just take yourself. It's still technically winter so be sure to bring some warm clothes, and maybe even an umbrella. Weather in the Bay Area can be unpredictable.
Noise Pop 2011 - Opening Night Party
Fifty24SF
218 Fillmore St., San Francisco 6pm
Tonight at 6pm, go out and experience The Pop Up Show! Noise Pop and Upper Playground are putting on a free party for the opening night of the 2011 Noise Pop Festival! Expect a crowd so be there early to claim your spot. You can also follow them on twitter @noisepopfest
Welcome to the Neighborhood - Free Party
111 Minna Gallery
111 Minna St., San Francisco 9pm
If you're still looking to party after the Noise Pop performance, go down to the Mina Gallery for some local bands, DJ's and great food. This is also a free event and lasts from 9pm till 2am for the 21+ crowd. Make sure to RSVP on the site to ensure you get in! Enjoy you're Wednesday.
Flowers, Dating, & Comedy
9:00 AM / Comments (0) / by BayScope
It's Tuesday, and a pretty nice day in the Bay considering it's winter. Go out and take some time to enjoy nature. Also, it's now February so it's time to start getting those Valentine's day plans in order. If that's all done, end tonight with a laugh. Comedy shows are always a great way to ease stress.
Free Admission: Conservatory of Flowers
Golden Gate Park
100 John F. Kennedy Dr., San Francisco
I love free admission days. Today, visit the Conservatory of Flowers free of charge. You'll have the chance to get an up close look at some rare and exotic plants that not even the greenest thumb could cultivate. Take the time to smell the flowers. Doors are open from 10am until 4pm.
Literary Speed Dating
San Francisco Main Library
100 Larkin St., San Francisco
It's February and Valentine's day is quickly approaching! If you're single, or in a "complicated" relationship, take advantage of this event. The San Francisco Public Library is hosting a speed dating event with a twist. Bring a book you love or hate, and use it as an icebreaker. This is for the 20-30 age group and starts at 5:45 with refreshments. Be sure to pre-register by emailing ddrummond@sfpl.org
High Street Comedy - Ladies Night
High Street Station
1303 High St., Alameda
It's ladies night at High Street! Come on out to hear the funniest ladies of the bay. Tonight's headliner is Janine Brito, the winner of the SF Women's competition. The scale slides from $5 to $15 so be there early for a great price and a good seat. Show starts at 7:30pm.
Free Admission: Conservatory of Flowers
Golden Gate Park
100 John F. Kennedy Dr., San Francisco
I love free admission days. Today, visit the Conservatory of Flowers free of charge. You'll have the chance to get an up close look at some rare and exotic plants that not even the greenest thumb could cultivate. Take the time to smell the flowers. Doors are open from 10am until 4pm.
Literary Speed Dating
San Francisco Main Library
100 Larkin St., San Francisco
It's February and Valentine's day is quickly approaching! If you're single, or in a "complicated" relationship, take advantage of this event. The San Francisco Public Library is hosting a speed dating event with a twist. Bring a book you love or hate, and use it as an icebreaker. This is for the 20-30 age group and starts at 5:45 with refreshments. Be sure to pre-register by emailing ddrummond@sfpl.org
High Street Comedy - Ladies Night
High Street Station
1303 High St., Alameda
It's ladies night at High Street! Come on out to hear the funniest ladies of the bay. Tonight's headliner is Janine Brito, the winner of the SF Women's competition. The scale slides from $5 to $15 so be there early for a great price and a good seat. Show starts at 7:30pm.
