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Grand National Rodeo
Visit the Wild West without leaving our beautiful Bay Area. On October 16th and 17th and October 23rd and 24th, the Grand National Rodeo will take place at the Cow Palace located at 2600 Geneva Avenue in Daly City.
Illuminate San Francisco
When artists and urban areas collide, the result is often a spectacular air of brilliance. And, it’s unsurprising that San Francisco artists, natives and transplants alike, go above and beyond. The Illuminate SF event, which features eco-friendly temporary installments, permanent fixtures, and more, turns the beautiful Bay Area into a larger-than-life art gallery.
Nike Women’s Half Marathon in San Francisco
If you’re a runner, you know that the Bay Area is an ideal location for an athletic excursion, from a quick three-mile jog to an entire marathon. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Fisherman’s Warf, from Crissy Field to Yerba Buena Gardens, our section of Northern California is stunning, and the scenery makes the ideal backdrop for a run. This is why a variety of races take place in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area year after year. So, how do you choose which events to support?
45th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes, fall harvest soups, autumn décor, and, if you live in the greater Bay Area, you can’t forget the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival. This year, on Saturday, October 17th, and Sunday, October 18th, San Francisco and the surrounding area will celebrate this festival’s 45th year! The event is a tradition not to be missed.
Mr. Nobody’s Spookeasy Halloween Spooktacular
We’re not afraid to say it: the month of October is weird.
The Bay Area is a particularly eclectic area, and we embrace our strangeness. Have you ever heard the phrase “Keep Austin weird”? Some say that San Francisco is one of Austin, Texas’ sister cities. But, the notion of staying weird needs no coaxing here. San Francisco is eclectic in all of the right ways, and we’ll stay that way.
Five Must See Museums in San Francisco
From wax celebrities, to albino reptiles, to illegal substances, to war memorabilia, to rare 17th century paintings, there is a museum in the Bay Area sure to wow any visitor. With more than 20 unique museum attractions to choose from in San Francisco, some even considered to be the best in the world, it’s nearly impossible to decide which will be worth it during a short visit. Try one of these five, and you are sure not to leave disappointed.
San Francisco Bars for Every Taste
With so many bars in San Francisco to choose from, it’s easy to spend upwards of an hour reading reviews and doing research just figure out where a good spot to grab a drink is. That’s why we put together this handy list, to help any kind of drinker figure out which bar is the right one for them in the Golden Gate City.
A Guide to San Francisco Performing Arts
San Francisco performing arts venues are plentiful, and offer a large array of concerts, plays, comedy shows, operas, and other live performances for every taste.
The San Francisco Fall Antique Show
There’s something for everyone in our beloved Bay Area, but no matter where you look, you’ll find style, and you’ll find class. Unsurprisingly, this year marks the 34th annual San Francisco Fall Antique Show. The show will be held from October 22nd through the 25th at the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center, a Golden Gate National Historic Landmark in the Marina District.
Architecture and the City
It’s September again. Summer has wound down, and the kids are back in school. September, however, also brings San Francisco’s month-long Architecture and the City event. The 2015 festival theme is Play: Design in Action, and the greater Bay Area has been looking forward to this celebration for an entire year.
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