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What to do in SF this Weekend

Friday, August 31st, 2007

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If you haven’t yet made your plans for the weekend, here are some of the things you can think about doing:

FRIDAY:

The Ant Show - Indie Band Showcase at The Red Devil Lounge. Starts at 8 p.m. - $10.

Gutter Mob Record Release Party and Fecal Face Closing Party - both from 9p.m. - 2 a.m. at 111 Minna.

Sweet Baby Jai @ Biscuits and Blues

Jay Mohr @ Cobb’s Comedy Club. Starts tonight and goes through the weekend.

SATURDAY

CharitySmith Green Tie Fundraiser Event at Bimbo’s 365

Spreading love through art - fun lecture event tonight at 10.

Soul in the City fundraiser brunch in The Castro.

The Cinema of East Germany @ SFMoMA

Pre-Labor Day Part. Learn more from Craigslist.

SUNDAY

Hipwaders CD Release show @ 12 Galaxies

Hairrison Street Fair - for the bear inside you

Learn about Ghosts in San Francisco

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Did you know that there are ghosts haunting San Francisco? If you believe in that sort of thing, it makes sense that San Francisco would be a place where spirits would linger since it’s a place that’s filled with rich history and some definite periods of trauma (such as the 1906 Earthquake). Even if you don’t quite believe in the haunted tales, they’re interesting to learn about. Here are some of the places where you can go to learn more about the ghosts of San Francisco:

- The Ghosts of San Francisco - Admittedly I know quite a bit about this book since I’m its author. But I’m not ashamed to spread the word because I worked hard to do a significant amount of research on the topic, relating tales gathered from a variety of different sources.
- San Francisco Ghost Society - This is one of the most extensive resources on ghosts in San Francisco. Make sure to listen to their podcasts which provide a wealth of interesting information.
- Walking Tours - There are walking tours in the area that show off the history and information about ghosts in San Francisco. Learn more from last week’s post on the topic.
- SF Heart’s list of haunted places in San Francisco gives you the brief story about a number of reported ghost sightings. See that here.
- About.com has an interesting article on one specific haunted location in San Francisco: The Queen Anne Hotel.
- Haunted San Francisco: Ghost Stories from the City’s Past is another book about the topic. This one is by Rand Richards.

San Francisco Songs

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

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Music is important to me and so is San Francisco so it’s no wonder that I’ve got something of a collection going of songs that are about San Francisco or which reference San Francisco in some way. Here are just a few of those songs:

I Left My Heart In San Francisco - I think everyone knows this song or at least that line from the song. Admittedly, it’s not even my favorite song but I reference the line every time that I leave the city and my heart leaps out and remains behind.

Little Boxes - This song by Pete Seeger was a favorite of mine as a kid, introduced to me by my dad. It wasn’t until years later that I learned that the ticky tacky houses references in the song were related to San Francisco. Go figure, the life in SF is less tolerant of a ticky tacky kind of mainstream way of living than it is of all the oddities to be found throughout the city.

The Village People song about San Francisco. What can I say, it’s the Village People.

Lyrics by local singer songwriter Shane Papatolicas reference San Francisco in a way that is familiar to people who have spent time recently in the city.

The Be Sure To Wear Flowers in Your Hair song by Scott McKenzie is all about the hippie days in SF. And it’s perfect this year on the 40th Anniversary of the Summer of Love.

Furry Sings the Blues by Joni Mitchell. I don’t actually know if this song has anything at all to do with San Francisco but I think of it every single time that I have a reason to be on Beale Street.

There are more San Francisco songs listed on this Amazon list and at SF Heart. There’s a list of California songs on Wikipedia.

What To Use (And Not Use) SF Craigslist For

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

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I happen to be one of those people that loves Craigslist. I use it for everything. Craigslist was the way that I found my apartment, all of my closest SF friends, and the guy that I’m seeing along with some casual dates, some tickets to stuff, rides to different cities and information about area events. I’m a firm believer in the thought that if you know what you want and you can articulate it clearly, you can get it on Craigslist, at least in San Francisco. But not everyone agrees with me. Some of my good friends say that it’s great for getting certain things and not so good for others. Here are some of the things to use Craigslist for:

- Jobs. As a freelancer, I check the gigs and writing jobs on CL every day. I check other cities as well as SF. I also regularly check the creative gigs and I contact other artists through posts in the community section for collaborative work. But I’ve heard rumors that CL isn’t so good for getting work that’s more “normal” or “steady”. Apparently this is because the jobs posted there are highly competitive so people use bigger sites like Monster.com to get jobs. So they tell me.

- Rides. Many people I know say that they feel safe using CL for things like renting an apartment but not for getting rides from random strangers. I successfully used CL to get rides to other cities and states, but I’m fairly cautious about who I meet and how I screen them. I’ve found that it’s basically normal people just like myself on CL in San Francisco which may not be as true of others areas where online interaction isn’t as common. So I think it’s fine to get rides here if you’re safe and sensible about it but I don’t know that I’d do it everywhere that CL has a portal.

- Friends, casual dates, hook-ups and relationships. Worked for me on every level. Again, I screen carefully, make common sense choices and try to be very clear about what I’m seeking and what my boundaries are. And again, I think it’s common in San Francisco for a wide range of people to be on CL.

- Apartments. I actually don’t even know how I would go about trying to get an apartment in San Francisco other than by using Craigslist. It’s how everyone does it here.

- Tickets. I actually don’t think this is the best thing to use CL for. But I know people who do it. For me, I’d rather just buy my tickets to events straight out, rather than trying to scheme for a discounted rate on anything. But that’s just a personal preference.

- Free stuff. This one is hard for me because I don’t have a car in San Francisco and anything I’d want would be big enough that I’d need a car. I wouldn’t be opposed to doing a rideshare post to get a free item that I really wanted. For people who have time and transportation, the amount of free stuff you can get is endless.

What else do you use CL for?

Saturday - Sunday: What I Saw In SF

Monday, August 27th, 2007

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Well, my travel plans changed and I ended up having to stay in Los Angeles for another week. Truth be told I had fun there despite how much I talked last week about the differences from San Francisco that I don’t like so much. But there were definitely still things in San Francisco that I missed seeing.

Here are some of the things that I could have seen last week in San Francisco that I missed out on:

- 2 Great Live Music Shows - A CD release party for bilingual singer-songwriter Tiffany Joy happened at The Purple Onion in North Beach and a general live music concert by local performer Kate Isenberg was the same night over in The Mission. I missed them both because I was in Los Angeles.

- The Mission Indie Mart. I just found out about this monthly event which happens in The Mission. It’s a clothing designer event in which inie designers and other artists come together to share their stuff. There’s also some organic food and lemonade - a down-to-earth DIY affair. I’ll let you know more about it when the next one takes place.

- Sunshine, supposedly. I heard rumors that there were a bunch of sunny SF days while I was gone. Meanwhile, there were actually a couple of cloudy days where I was at. Go figure.

- The Haight. For some reason I’ve been craving a trip to The Haight. I think it’s because I haven’t been there in awhile, but I’m definitely due for a trek up there. I want to catch a flick at The Red Vic, get some mashed potatoes at Asqew and spend too much money on thrift store clothes.

Things to do in SF this Weekend

Friday, August 24th, 2007

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If you’re trying to figure out how you’re going to spend your San Francisco weekend, here are some of the events and activities happening around town, starting with those that are going on tonight.

FRIDAY:
• Afrosolution @ Madron Lounge. Learn more: http://www.madronelounge.com/calendar.php
• Shawn Ryan orchestral concert @ Herbst Theatre. Starts at 8. Learn more: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/eve/390070464.html
• Timmy Curran @ Hotel Utah (concert)/ Learn more: http://www.thehotelutahsaloon.com/calendar.php.

SATURDAY:
• RebelGrrl Dance Party @ Rickshaw. Learn more: http://rickshawstop.com/phpEventCalendar/eventdisplay.php?id=1143.
• Rhythm at the Palace (http://www.cityboxoffice.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1116&c=9&pg=) – The Palace of Fine Arts is a beautiful place and they’re going to have some beautiful sounds to make it shine.
• San Francisco Birth and Baby Fair (www.birthandbabyfair.com). Hey, if that’s your thing, it’s a during-the-day affair.

SUNDAY:
• Arab Cultural Festival. Day-long event. Learn more: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/eve/361854267.html.
• Cabaret d’Amour @ Café du Nord featuring Mademoiselle Kiki and Kitty Kitty Bang Bang (http://www.cafedunord.com/?temp=calendar).
• Family Festival from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/eve/392241524.html.
• Jill Sobule concert @ Red Devil Lounge (http://www.reddevillounge.com/calendar_july.html).
• Open House and Film Screening @ San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/eve/381845312.html).

Four Frightening San Francisco Tours

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

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If you aren’t afraid of getting a little bit afraid, there are some tours in San Francisco that you might think about taking. We’ve got ghosts, vampires and some terrifying history here in the Bay Area and if you want to learn more about them we’ve also got the guides that can tell you. Here are four tours to take if you want to find out what’s out there.

• Alcatraz Night Tour – This is the least scary of the four tours because it’s the one that’s not geared towards the supernatural. It’s just the history of the small island that was best known for its time as a federal prison. The night tour is really more of an evening tour; you aren’t there after dark. But the place is pretty spooky anyway. And the tour is worth checking out.
• Haunted Haight Walking Tour (http://www.hauntedhaight.com/) – Get yourself some interesting history about the historical Haight neighborhood – history with a twist. This area was filled with horror from cult activity to murders and there are said to be some spirits lingering. Do you dare to learn more?
• San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour (http://www.sfghosthunt.com/) – If you want to learn about the ghosts that haunt San Francisco, this is one of the tours where you can do it. You just show up at the assigned location at 7 p.m. any night of the week and you’ll get your local tour of the spots that are reported to be haunted. Make sure that you wear a jacket; there’s going to be an eerie chill in the air.
• San Francisco Vampire Tour (http://www.sfvampiretour.com/) – If you love Anne Rice and you wish you drank blood, you might get a kick out of this tour. Take it and find out!

9 Places To See Art In San Francisco

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

If you want to get a sense of the creative spirit of San Francisco, you really only need to step outside. It’s in the air. But if you’re seeking something a bit more organized or focused, there are a number of places that you can go to see San Francisco’s artwork. Here are nine choices that you might consider checking out:

1. 111 Minna – This SoMA gallery has some sort of event going on nightly. You can see art while checking out DJs, fashion parties and magazine launches.
2. Cartoon Art Museum – Come on, San Francisco has a cartoon museum; why wouldn’t you go check it out?
3. Clarion Alley in The Mission – This is an actual alley located in the Mission neighborhood. It’s got a changing array of murals and you can often see people working on their art. It’s beautiful and interesting and interactive and wonderful.
4. DeYoung Museum – Located inside of he massively beautiful Golden Gate Park, this museum has all sorts of different stuff going on during different times of the year. Friday nights feature special events at a lower price if you want to see some of the gallery without paying for it all.
5. FLOAT – Well, this one is over in the East Bay but it’s worth noting. It’s actually a flotation center where you can go to immerse yourself in relaxation but there’s a gallery there as well.
6. Gallery 444 – For a smaller art gallery that has some beautiful paintings, this is a good choice.
7. SF Camerawork – This is a non-profit gallery that supports the work of local artists.
8. SFMoMA – There’s a reason that people go check out San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art. It’s an amazing art space that has changing exhibits and a lot going on. You can see it for free on the first Wednesday of every month. Or simply go check out the bookstore and the building itself since there’s no charge to do that and it’s pretty neat.
9. Space Gallery – It’s as much a bar as it is an art space and there’s always something interesting going on.

Tourist Traps Worth Checking Out

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

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You don’t want to be a tourist but you do want to see the things in San Francisco that art worth seeing. Skip the annoying tourist traps (like the stores and restaurants located all along Fisherman’s Wharf) but make sure to make a stop at these tourist attractions that even a local things you should probably see:

• Alcatraz – It’s true, this most popular of attractions is worth checking out. It’s filled with history and information and the ferry ride over there is pretty nice too.
• Cable car rides – They’re kind of fun and you can say you did them. If you’re savvy about it, you can even take one to where you really want to go so you can do the tourist thing in a functional way. See this article on how to ride them like a local.
• Chinatown – It’s overwhelmingly amazing, you should go get dim sum and some souvenirs.
• Fisherman’s Wharf / Pier 39 – I wouldn’t spend a lot of time there but you should check it out to see what it’s all about. Get clam chowder in a bread bowl from a street vendor, peek at the seals, stop at the arcade museum and move on.
• Golden Gate Park – It’s massive, there’s tons to see there, check it out.
• Sutro Baths – Located over at Ocean Beach, these ruins are interesting and you get to see your San Francisco version of the Pacific Ocean.
• Twin Peaks – Drive up here in your rental car and get one of the best full views of the city.

You’ll notice a few obvious things missing off of this list. The Golden Gate Bridge is a big one. If you want to say you’ve been there, go for it, but you can see it from afar and not really have missed anything by not walking it. Union Square is good for function (it’s near a lot of stuff, it’s great for orienting yourself if you’re lost in the city) but you don’t need to make it a point to stop there. Coit Tower is a good place to go if you’re looking for another stop on the list but it’s just a good view so if you’re going to Twin Peaks, you can skip it. And Lombard Street; it’s really just a curvy street, you don’t have to see it.

Sunday – Saturday: What I Saw In San Francisco 8/12 – 8/18

Monday, August 20th, 2007

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Well, the truth is that I didn’t see a whole lot of San Francisco last week because I was away for the week visiting my brother down in Los Angeles. I did see the Bay Bridge and all of the construction going on around it as I left the city and then returned again. That also means that I saw that monstrous green building going up over there which seems to be a blight on the usually beautiful San Francisco city skyline. I also saw an inordinate number of “green cars” advertising the benefits of environmental friendliness. Sounds good to me.

While in LA, I saw a lot of things that I don’t normally see in San Francisco. Just a few of these things included:
• Road rage. I never see this in San Francisco, I saw a lot of it down south.
• Smog. There was no fog down there but the sky was thick anyway.
• Traffic. It’s cliché but it’s so annoying. There were also parking lots. We don’t have too many of those around here.
• Celebrities. Well, I think so anyway. I’m not very good at eyeing them but I thought I saw a few. Although, since I occasionally see some around here, I can’t really say that’s something I don’t see in San Francisco.
• Sunshine. Yes, there’s occasionally sunshine in San Francisco but there was a whole lot more of it in Los Angeles and I have to say that was pretty darn nice.
• People swimming in the ocean. Without wetsuits. What a concept!

I don’t love Los Angeles. In fact, there are times I’ve been there that I downright disliked it. But I suppose it has its perks. Still, I’ll take the things I see in San Francisco any day over the things I saw when I was down in LA.

What to Do in SF this Weekend

Friday, August 17th, 2007

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Trying to find something to do this weekend in San Francisco? Here are a few of the things that you might want to check out, starting with events that are happening tonight:

FRIDAY:
• Bluegrass Bonanza (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/eve/391117133.html) @ Plough & Stars. Starts at 9 p.m. and costs $6.
• Femina Potens (www.feminapotens.com). New location celebration for this local women’s art gallery.
• Friday Nights @ DeYoung Museum (http://www.thinker.org/deyoung/calendar/day.asp?calendarid=3206&day=8%2F17%2F2007). Circus art and museum exhibits. Starts at 5 p.m. and only costs $5.
• La Leche League Trunk Show (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/eve/381143413.html). Starts at noon and goes until four.
• Persian Girls: A Memoir book reading (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/eve/388719227.html). Starts at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY:
• Bay Area Tap Festival and Rhythm Exchange. Learn more: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/eve/388670130.html.
• Drag King Contest (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/eve/389257874.html). Girls will be boys. Starts at 8.
• Hot Mamas on the Mic @ Purple Onion (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/eve/390069195.html).
• Juxtapoz magazine party at 111 Minna. Starts at 9 p.m.
• Mission Indie Fest. Designers get together in the Mission to show off their clothing and accessories. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Rock the Bells – The big Rage Against the Machine plus more concert that’s touring is coming here this weekend. Tickets may be available on Craig’s List to the sold out show but they’ll be pricey!
• Roller Derby @ Kezar (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/eve/393685610.html) is starting up again. Watch those gals rock!

SUNDAY:
• Summer of Love Celebration in Golden Gate Park. Free concert all day long. Head to Speedway Meadows to be in the midst of the action. Seriously, it’s free and it’s interesting, why list anything else?

Jelly Beans for your Belly

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

IMAGE_00128.jpgIf you live, or are planning a visit to San Francisco, you may not be aware that a delicious delight, is manufactured right at your city’s back door.

If you travel east of San Francisco towards Sacramento, there’s a town off the highway called Fairfield, where the gourmat jelly bean, known as Jelly Bellies, is produced. All 50 something flavors for your choosing.

When you get off the highway you will be in a industrial zone with many warehouses and manufacturing centers, I’m assuming.
As you enter the building the company logo is front and center, so you’ll know you are there.

Greeted while waiting for the tour, a worker may approach you and ask if you would like to try a  certain flavor of a “Jelly Belly” jellybean. Which of course you reply, Yes!

You will be led on a guided tour of their factory, and will see the process of these famous little jellybeans being made. From start to labelled and packaged. It’s really quite an interesting tour, with video clips of thIMAGE_00046_1.jpge history of the company, the jelly belly bean, as well as other candies they produce.

At the end of the 15 minute tour, you can check out their gift and candy shop, to buy your favorite candy, and flavors. They also offer assorted flavors in nice gift boxes. Logo Shirts, caps, the whole nine yards.
If your hungry for more than candy they even have a little restaurant inside, that will serve you up pizza or burgers in the shape of a jelly beans.

Great trip for the kids, with quite a bit of interesting displays of “JellyBelly” portraits of famous people from Ronald Reagan to Elvis Presley.

I was impressed at every turn of the factory tour. Nice place to visit while in San Francisco and I would definitely recommend it for the kid of all ages who loves candy.

A Candidate Close-up

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

elections08.jpgI was reading the SF Gate this morning where I came across an article, claiming that most Californian Republicans favor Giuliani as their choice for President. Then Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson came in second, with around 14% each, followed by John McCain with 9%.

Of course, I was disappointed to hear this, because I think there is a better candidate running.

If Californians haven’t heard of Ron Paul yet, I would suggest that you check him out.
His website is http://www.ronpaul2008.com/.

He is a strict Constitutionalists, leans Libertarian on social issues, and wants to curb the current trend of mega-government and massive waste, by restoring the federal government to a healthy Constitutional level.
If your like me, your probably worried about future generations who will be burdened by the gluttonous spending of our out of control politicians of today.
As of right now,  America has a debt of 9 trillion dollars and growing by the second. We borrow money from other countries, while we have this debt and continue to run deficits.
You know if something isn’t done soon about our reckless spending, we could see a collapse in this country that makes the Great Depression look like a stroll on the wharf.

Ron Paul received a warm welcome at Google headquarters in Mountain View back in July. He has often been first place in many internet polls and continues to gain ground everywhere he speaks. His message is simple,… Peace, Prosperity, and Freedom.

He doesn’t want to legislate what you do in your home, your bedroom, or on your property. He doesn’t want to pretend to run the economy, in fact he wants you to be more responsible for yourselves. Paul often tells you what he will not do, instead of promising what he will do. He has a clear understanding that mega government is the problem, rather than the solution to most things.

He wants to do away with the unfair tax code we have now, and also wants to eliminate the IRS. Paul also wants to restore strength to the dollar, by backing it with something tangible like Gold, rather than nothing or thin air.

The media often labels him the anti-war candidate. He voted against the Iraq invasion, but did vote to go after Bin Laden in Afghanistan.

Paul placed 5th in the famous Iowa straw poll this last weekend, where Giuliani didn’t even receive 5% of the vote, nor cared to even show up.

Unlike Giuliani, Paul would secure the borders, eliminating welfare incentives for illegals who would risk life and limb, to come to America for the freebies, and the easy life.
I’m sure Californians can appreciate a candidate who would actually provide solutions for illegal immigration.

Giuliani has a law firm, that would benefit in a major way from the little known sellout of American sovereignty known as the North American Union, where a super highway would be constructed from Mexico to Canada, a new currency called the Amero would be created, leaving North America to resemble something like the European Union.
So for Rudy, clear and secure borders, as well as America’s sovereignty, is not much of a incentive for his future intentions.

I encourage Californians and people in the Bay area, who considered themselves libertarian or conservative, to check out Ron Paul for President in 2008.

Insider Insight: The Weather in San Francisco

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

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There is an oft-repeated quote that is attributed to Mark Twain (although it’s also said that he didn’t say it) which goes something along the lines of “the coldest weather I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco”. It doesn’t really matter who said it, it rings a little true for anyone who visits here in the summer because of the fact that they come with their Midwestern shorts and end up having to buy jackets or San Francisco fleeces to protect themselves from the chill. Once you live here, you get used to it more or less and can tell the subtle differences in the weather throughout the year.

Here’s what to expect on a normal day in San Francisco during any season:

The basic weather in San Francisco is somewhere around sixty degrees with only the tiniest hint of chill or humidity. For people (like me) who are from dry areas, it can feel a bit moist but those from wetter parts of the world say that it’s not so humid here. There’s fog during most days, although if you’re in certain parts of the city (like The Mission) you’ll find more sun.

The time to expect rain is at the beginning of the year. When I first moved here, it was January and it rained for a solid four months. Everyone told me it was an anomaly. And I’ve since found that to be true. It usually rains off and on throughout January and February and then tapers off. It’s not particularly cold at that time, but the wind and mist can make it feel chilly.

Springtime is nice. I wouldn’t exactly say that I take out my skirts (although sometimes I do) but the wind tapers off, the temperatures warm up just a little bit. By the time that the summer is about to start, you don’t usually need any sort of windbreaker if you’re going out during the daytime. And it’s fairly safe to plan some sort of picnic on a weekend in those early days of summer. This is when a lot of street fairs happen (Pride, Haight, North Beach Festival) and they’re usually great weather-wise.

It’s towards the middle or end of summer that the infamous summer chill seems to come in. Right about now it’s starting to get warm again. A few weeks ago people were cold. And it’s kind of relative. If you live here, you don’t notice it much. But if it’s August and 60 and you’re coming from a place that’s 90, it feels cold. But then fall comes along and it’s beautiful again. In fact it’s basically beautiful all the way through December before the rainy season starts again.

Something to Look Forward to on this Site

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

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You can take a look at my original post to see some of the things that were planned to be regularly featured on this site. You’ll find that they’ve all been here regularly and I’d like to hope that you’ve been enjoying them. The goal of this site is to give you some inside information about things that you might want to see whether you’re a local here or a traveler who wants to act like one.

One of the things that wasn’t listed on that original post of things that belong on this site is event listing or calendar postings. I think that you can check some of the major spots for those on a regular basis and they can do a better job of telling you what there is to see and do than I can. But I’ve been getting some requests to add event listing as a feature of the site.

Since I don’t do posts here on weekends, I decided that Fridays would be a good day for a “what to do” post, giving you some information about what’s going on over the weekend. You can get out and do some things and not be missing out on what’s not happening here on the site! So, look forward to this Friday when you’ll get the first 451 Press post about what you might want to check out on a weekend here in San Francisco.

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