free events: Saturday, 3/7/2020 - Tulip Day in San Francisco - 03/05/20 08:34 PM
It's that time of year again, 100,000 FREE pick-your-own tulips at Union Square, San Francisco.
Yes, that's correct. On Saturday, March 7, over 100,000 tulips will cover Union Square in San Francisco. Best of all, you're invited to visit the site and pick your own bunch of tulips to take home.
A gift from Dutch flower bulb trader Royal Anthos, iBulb.org and the Consulate General of the Netherlands in San Francisco, they are transporting thousands of multicolor tulips to the bustling tourist area of Union Square.
This event will run from 1:00PM to 4:30PM, by which time all tulips will have been picked and … (43 comments)

free events: FREE concert in San Francisco, February 21, 2020 - 02/19/20 08:06 PM
Both lovers of classical music and those wanting to see what classical music is all about have a FREE treat in store for them on Friday evening, Feburary 21, 2020, at 7:30 PM.
The San Francisco Chamber Orchestra (SFCO) will be presenting a 90-minute concert at the Herbst Theatre on Van Ness Avenue, across from City Hall and next door to the Opera House. There will be games, prizes and a trivia quiz and, of course, great music, featuring variations on familiar themes by Mozart, Haydn, Schubert and more. 
Friday, February 21, 2020
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (no intermission)
Herbst Theatre, 401 Van … (29 comments)

free events: Japan Day Festival 2019 in San Francisco - 06/25/19 08:43 PM
Celebrate the Japanese cultural heritage of Japantown at the Japan Day Festival. Experience an afternoon of Japanese cultural arts and music (drums, harp, dance, poetry, calligraphy, origami and more) in both outdoor and indoor venues. 
Outdoors, on the Peace Plaza stage near the pagoda enjoy music, poetry, dance.
When: Sunday June 30, 2019
Time:  12:30PM - 4:00/4:30PM
Cost:   FREE for all ages
Where: At the Peace Plaza and surrounding businesses in Japantown, San Francisco
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free events: Isley Brothers will close out the Stern Grove Festival in 2019 - 04/05/19 07:36 PM
The 2019 line-up for the ever popular Stern Grove Festival has been announced. Thanks to the generosity of Rosalie Stern, who purchased the grove in 1931 and gave it to the City to honor her late husband, Sigmund Stern, the public has been enjoying music since 1938.
Every Sunday afternoon, at 2:00PM, beginning Sunday, June 16 through August 18, treat yourself to a FREE outdoor concert, and enjoy these 2019 performances:
June 16     Digable Planets, Bang Data
June 23     Los Van Van, Banda Sin Nombre
June 30     Galactic, Baby & the Luvies
July 7        San Francisco Symphony
July 14      Mitski, … (16 comments)

free events: 5 Reasons I Love Living in San Francisco - 06/04/15 01:29 AM
San Francisco is a world-class city, perched at the tip of a Peninsula, with numerous hills sandwiched in between the water's edge. There are many reasons I love living here, but the 5 that I'll mention today are:
1) We have cultural diversity - this is a wonderful area in which to learn about others, share one's  own traditions, and enjoy the parades and celebrations that abound, whether it's Chinese New Year, Vietnamese New Year, the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, St. Patrick's Day, and Gay Pride, to name a few.
Coming up soon is the annual North Beach Festival with its Italian flair, … (38 comments)

free events: Cheese Plus, SF, special event 1/9/15 & 1/10/15 - 01/08/15 03:31 AM
Cheese Plus is my favorite neighborhood cheese shop, filled with exquisite cheeses and gourmet food items, and managed by friendly, knowledgeable staff. You'll often find the owner, Ray Bair, here stocking shelves, answering questions, taking inventory - whatever needs to be done to make our shopping experience better.
Rogue Creamery's Rogue River blue, wrapped in pear brandy soaked grape leaves A mountain of Swiss cheeses Fantastic Italian cheeses.....French olive oils......Italian imported food items....German cheeses.... Hungry yet?
This weekend, in conjunction with the 3-day Fancy Food Show being held at Moscone Center in San Francisco, Ray has extended a special invitation to join … (18 comments)

free events: Cheese Tasting in San Francisco, Saturday 10/25/14 - 10/22/14 02:39 PM
It's that time of year -- Cheese Plus, located on the corner of Polk Street and Pacific Avenues, is hosting their FREE Fall Harvest Artisan Food Festival. We've gone in the past (if you know me, you can spot me in one of the pictures ) and can attest to the fine cheeses and food items presented by the cheese makers and creators of gourmet products.
Read more, below, then make plans to stop by on Saturday, October 25. Tell Ray I sent you!
 


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free events: National Parks Once Again Offer Free Entrance - 01/11/11 04:22 AM
National Parks Once Again Offer Free Entrance
Who doesn't like free? 
Several times a year our National Parks make themselves more accessible to people by offering FREE admittance on selected days.
Coinciding with the Martin Luther King weekend, there will be FREE admittance on Saturday, January 15 through Monday, January 17 at the following California parks:
Cabrillo National Monument Death Valley National Park John Muir National Historic Site Joshua Tree National Park Lassen Volcanic National Park Lava Beds National Monument Muir Woods National Monument Pinnacles National Monument San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Sequoia National Park Whiskeytown Unit National Recreation … (10 comments)

free events: FREE! Today! Retirement planning class in Redwood City, CA, May 12, 2010 - 05/12/10 04:02 AM
FREE is good! Here's a great opportunity for you--but you have to act now! When: Today, May 12, and May 19, 6:30-9:30 PM (2 nights) Where: Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City, CA 94061 This session of the Retirement Planning Today course taught by John D. Lee, Certified Financial Planner, did not fill up completely. John has very kindly offered FREE attendance to friends and colleagues of mine, waiving the $59.00 fee. He has space for 4 or 5 couples. Just call John Lee's office, 650-227-0366 or email him at jlee@sgc-financial.com and he'll put you on the student … (2 comments)

free events: Peninsula Living: Peninsula Symphony Orchestra - 02/12/10 05:42 AM
The Peninsula Symphony Orchestra is one of the many organizations that add so greatly to our Peninsula Living lifestyle. Celebrating their 60th season this year, they offer a concert series of 4 performances a year. Community outreach and bringing music to young people is a special passion of theirs. They are offering a FREE family concert on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 3:00 PM. This special concert will be held at the College of San Mateo, and since seating is limited, you are asked to call their office to reserve your FREE tickets. You can reach them at 650-941-5291. You'll be … (2 comments)

 


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