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7/4/13: SF Mime Troupe: Opening Day 2013 | Dolores Park - FREE

Rena Ragimova — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:30:07 +0000

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe continues its 54th season in Dolores Park with more free, lively satire.

The 2013 performance is titled Oil & Water, which is actually two shorter plays – Crude Intentions and Deal With the Devil – each stylistically unique, but topically linked and musically interwoven. The plays challenge the dangerous energy practices of both corporations and the rest of us..

SF Mime Troupe Opening Day 2013
Thursday, July 4, 2013 | 2 pm (music starts at 1:30 pm)
Dolores Park, San Francisco
FREE (donations accepted)

Founded in 1959, the San Francisco Mime Troupe creates and produces socially relevant theater; despite the name “mime,” their work is not silent, but live musical comedy and political satire.

5/31/13: Win Tix: Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express | Great American Music Hall - WIN

Rena Ragimova — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:55:26 +0000

For most of his life, San Francisco has been roots rocker Chuck Prophet’s muse…or more accurately, his drug of choice. “It can suck you under. That first hit. It really does a whammy to you. And if you’re like me you can find yourself chasing the San Francisco dragon for the rest of your life. That’s what the record is about.”

John Murry opens the show.

6/9/13: Win Tix: Rendevous for Rivers: Rupa & The April Fishes & Conspiracy of Beards | SF - WIN

Rena Ragimova — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:47:55 +0000

Join the second annual Rendezvous for Rivers, a gathering of local musicians, artists celebrating the people-powered movement for rivers and the rights of communities that depend on them.

Global alternative band Rupa & The April Fishes will entertain you with their seamless blend of indie-roots-neoclassical-international sounds.

Conspiracy of Beards, a 30-member a capella male choir that performs exclusively the songs of Leonard Cohen, legendary poet, novelist, and singer-songwriter.

5/24/13: Berlin-Style Ping Pong Warehouse Party & Free Beer | Mission Dist. - $7

Johnny Funcheap — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:35:25 +0000

Party with four ping pong tables in the giant warehouse of Z Space. DJ Purple will spin with Dance Karaoke.

There’s a full bar and lots of dance floor, there’s free beer and free hard cider for the first hour. And plus, for some reason, free rides on “The Endless Slope” indoor snowboarding machine, courtesy of Adventurous Sports

5/30/13: Win Tix: DJ Night: Casey Spooner (of Fischerspooner) & Ladyhawke | Mezzanine - WIN

Rena Ragimova — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:34:45 +0000

Ladyhawke, one of the brightest stars to light up the pop firmament this millennium, and Casey Spooner, of art pop performance project Fischerspooner, return to Mezzanine for a night of top-notch DJ sets.

Opening DJ set by Gold Fields, fresh off their release of their debut album, “Black Sun.”

5/30/13: Win Tix: Laurie Lewis & New Voices in Bluegrass | Freight & Salvage - WIN

Rena Ragimova — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:26:51 +0000

Local bluegrass veteran, Laurie Lewis, presents a showcase of new voices in the Bay Area bluegrass scene.

Featured bands include American Nomad, a “newgrass” duo, Garrin Benfield, “one of the best singer-songwriters to emerge from the Bay Area” (Jambase), and Wendy Burch Steel, whose first album was called “a soaring debut by Bluegrass Breakdown.

5/24/13: Free SF Giants Post-Game Fireworks Show | AT&T Park - FREE

Johnny Funcheap — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:23:59 +0000

No need to pay to get into AT&T Park just to see the fireworks.

As soon as Timmy and the San Francisco Giants defeat the Rockies in AT&T Park on the Friday night, May 24, 2013 (game ends approx. 10:15pm), enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the stadium following the game.

Good free viewing locations will be outside the ballpark at Willie Mays Plaza, the 3rd Street Bridge, or across McCovey Cove. Please note, you will not be allowed into the stadium without a game ticket.

5/26/13: Santa Cruz Longboard Surf Contest | 2013 - FREE

Rena Ragimova — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:58:43 +0000

5/25/13: Santa Cruz Longboard Surf Contest | 2013 - FREE

Rena Ragimova — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:57:55 +0000

5/27/13: Hot Air Balloon Launch & Kite Festival | San Ramon - FREE

Johnny Funcheap — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:56:40 +0000

The annual San Ramon Art & Wind Festival will again include an early morning hot air balloon launch on Monday, May 27, 2013 only.

the 2013 launch will feature a variety of brightly colored balloons and a hang gliding demonstration. Attendees can get up close and look inside the balloons. This is a great opportunity for amateur photographers. The pilots will arrive and begin set-up between 5:30 and 6am. The actual launch will likely be between 6:30 and 7:30am depending on the wind and weather.

Best parking for the balloon launch is at the Iron Horse Middle School, 12601 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon.

Weather permitting