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Bay Area Bucket List Top 20
There are a lot of Bay Area bucket lists floating around out there, but this insider guide beats them all and narrows down those 100+ lists into a totally doable 20 point list of must-see spots in the area. And as we prepare to welcome guests from around the globe to the San Francisco Bay Area this month for Super Bowl 50, the timing couldn’t be better.
NFL Super Bowl Gospel Celebration in Oakland
The 17th annual NFL sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC) is one of the largest multi-cultural events taking place in the San Francisco Bay Area in advance of the big game on Sunday, Feb. 7th. The show hits the stage on Friday, Feb. 5th at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland. The annual event joins together NFL Players, the official NFL Players Choir, top Gospel and Contemporary Christian musical artists, and special guests all on one stage, to bring audience members an evening of inspirational music and uplifting messages.
Super Bowl 50
Sunday, February 7, 5:30 PM on CBS
Levi’s Stadium
NFL fans, can you believe that it’s that time of year again? It seems like just yesterday that the Patriots awarded Tom Brady his 3rd MVP award. This being said, we certainly aren’t complaining. We’re ready for some football! This year, the second Sunday of February is more exciting than ever, as this epic sports match will take place right here in our lively Bay Area.
Big Head Todd & The Monsters with Mike Doughty
As life settles down after the holidays, your home might feel a bit quiet. Why not head out to a show at one of the Bay Area’s favorite music venues? On Saturday, January 16th, Big Head Todd and Mike Doughty will perform at The Fillmore! Have you purchased your tickets yet?
Poetry Flash with Literary Magazine Ambush Review
Alliteration. Enjambment. Free verse. Iambic pentameter. Repetition. Metaphor. Whether these words remind you of a college English course within which you struggled, Bay Area Beat poet Ellen Ginsberg, or something or someone else, poetry is alive and well in the greater San Francisco area. Whether you had a hard time deciphering Shakespeare or you earned an MFA in Creative Writing, please know that poetry is meant to be a community-minded art! You’re welcome to attend a Diesel, A Bookstore event in Oakland, California: Poetry Flash with Literary Magazine Ambush Review on Sunday, January 25th at 3pm at 5433 College Avenue.
Valentine’s Dinner Date Night Cooking Class with Parties That Cook
How are you reminding your honey that you love him or her this Valentine’s Day? You can only purchase so many ties or necklaces, and in today’s fast-paced world, it can be hard to find a minute for just the two of you. Why not set a date?
Chinese New Year Concert and Celebration
There are many ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year also known as the Lunar New Year. For example, communities across the world partake in fireworks, lion dances, duilian decorations, dragon dances, and much more. Many celebrating families gift money-filled red envelopes to one another, a gesture symbolic of good fortune. Meals are often a staple of these celebrations, and dishes such as Buddha’s delight and fish that symbolize surplus are served. While there are a variety of customs, and not all celebrations look alike, participants seem to agree on this one thing: Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate family.
The Berkeley Writing Salon
If you’re a part of the Bay Area literary scene, you’re probably familiar with The Berkeley Writing Salon. If you aren’t writing poetry, a novel, a memoir, short stories, or another creative piece, now’s the time to give it a try!
35th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off
Certainly you’ve heard of chili cook-offs! Well, what about clam chowder? Santa Cruz is bringing the East coast to the West this February, and it gets even better: it’s for a good cause!
Metallica Plays AT&T Park in San Francisco
On Saturday, February 6th, Metallica will rock AT&T Park. These headliners will follow Cage the Elephant led by Matthew Shutlz. Some of Cage the Elephant’s hits have included “In One Ear,” “Back Against the Wall,” and “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked.”
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