Staff Picks
Ringing in the New Year (For Real) 01 Dec, 2014
Looking for a more spiritual way to ring in the New Year? Head to the Asian Art Museum, one of San Francisco's best museums, for the 29th Japanese New Year's Bell-Ringing Ceremony, a contemplative event highlighted by a chance to strike the museum's ancient 2,100-pound Japanese bronze bell. Read more
Soda Shop 2.0 01 Nov, 2014
Channel a 1930s soda fountain vibe, add a classic lunch counter and you're beginning to appreciate the appeal of The Ice Cream Bar, our hands-down favorite for ice cream, sodas and savory treats made with locally sourced organic dairy and produce. Read more
Wharf Fest Fun 01 Oct, 2014
Soak up the flavor of San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf at Wharf Fest, a fun and free festival on October 25. The Wharf Fest celebrates everything wonderful about this Bay area historic treasure. Read more
Dragon Boat Racing in the Bay 01 Sep, 2014
San Francisco's a cultural melting pot, to be sure, and few things are more fun than free festivals that celebrate the city's colorful, oh-so-cultural side. With that in mind, we can't say enough good things about the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival, highlighted by 40-foot dragon boats, games, creative arts, crafts, exhibits, entertainment, live dance and music âÂ?" in other words, a little bit of everything that makes festivals so much fun. Read more
Get Out for the Outside Lands Festival 01 Jul, 2014
Tom Petty, Kanye West, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis...they're all part of the all-star lineup for the Outside Lands Festival, scheduled August 8-10. One of San Francisco's most talked about music festivals, this three-day gathering in Golden Gate Park Read more
An Evening in Sardinia 01 Aug, 2014
We're often asked "What's your favorite restaurant in San Francisco?" With thousands and thousands of eateries in San Francisco and the surrounding area, that can be a tough one but when you narrow it down Read more
Fun on Fillmore 26 Jun, 2014
After the July 4th fireworks, fans of jazz head to Pacific Heights for the annual Fillmore Jazz Festival, a two-day fete spanning three stages (and more than a dozen blocks) and featuring lots of live jazz, local artists and eclectic international cuisine. Read more
Picnic at the Presidio 22 May, 2014
Food truck meets farmers market meets funky outdoor market in Off the Grid's Picnic at the Presidio, a fun, free, family-friendly outdoor fest featuring kite-flying for kids, Bloody Mary "kits" for the parents and plenty of great food from top restaurants and favorite San Francisco food carts. Read more
STRIKE UP THE BAND 01 Apr, 2014
It's April - time for the Golden Gate Park Band to kick off another season of Sunday Concerts. Read more
AMUSEMENTS OF ANOTHER ERA 01 Mar, 2014
Before video games and vines, amusements involved a generous dose of mechanical magic. Read more
LIGHT THE NIGHT 01 Feb, 2014
The San Francisco skyline doesn't have to work too hard to dazzle but right now, there's even more awe-inspiring wonder in store. Read more
THE MAN BEHIND THE MOUSE 01 Jan, 2014
If you loved "Saving Mr. Banks," we know you'll adore San Francisco's Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio. Read more
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