The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Artists Gallery will hold its annual Artists' Warehouse Sale from May 6, through May 10 at San Francisco's Fort Mason Center, Building A. An annual tradition since 1993, the Artists' Warehouse Sale is one of the Bay Area's most anticipated art events. Popular with both new and seasoned collectors, the … [Read more...]
This time of year the Bay Area is in bloom. But if your budget doesn't include buying new plants for your home or garden, just trade your old ones in for something new at the Free Plant Exchange in Mill Valley next Sunday. Bring a plant, take a plant in return. What can you bring? Any plants, from potted to seedlings and cuttings -- even … [Read more...]
The San Ramon Art and Wind Festival blows into San Ramon Central Park The festival includes over 200 arts & crafts booths, entertainment on 3 stages, kite-flying demos, free kite making workshops, kids' activities, fun festival food, displays, and more. The festival will feature a Hot Air Balloon Launch on (Monday only) at dawn, approximately … [Read more...]
The Haight St. First Friday Art Walk in the Upper Haight features live DJs and bands, painting, booksigning, discounted merchandise, unique art, and more. Every month is a different theme featuring independent young artists and unique artwork in participating stores. WHAT'S THE DEAL: [EXPIRED] Haight Street Art Walk is a free event. WHEN: 6 … [Read more...]
Riding your bike to work or around town to see the sights is not only good for your health, it's good for your bottom line. Bicycle commuters are eligible to deduct $20 pretax per month from their paychecks to cover bicycling related expenses. Employers also receive tax benefits because they don't have to pay payroll taxes on the pre-tax funds … [Read more...]
In the San Francisco Bay Area, and notoriously expensive Marin County especially, just taking a walk can cost you -- if you like guided walking tours and hikes, that is. Fortunately, the Sierra Club's many Bay Area chapters offer terrific organized hikes, for free or cheap and from easy to adventurous. Check out their hiking schedule. There's a … [Read more...]
Tuesday is locals night in in Napa Valley, with deals all around at Oxbow Market in the heart of downtown Napa. On Tuesdays, the shops at Oxbow Public Market offer locals specials "on the cheap." Take a tour of the Napa shops, drink wine, listen to music, and take advantage of the discounts. Hog Island Oyster Company, for example, offers Happy … [Read more...]
Beer season kicks off on March 14 with the 14th Annual Fairfax Brewfest at the Fairfax Pavilion. More than a dozen brewers, food venders, and live Irish music from The Gas Men will make for a smashing (cheap) afternoon. Brewmasters pour the beers themselves, so patrons can critique, ask questions, and swap beer stories with the experts. The … [Read more...]
To prove you don't have to be little to know little cars rock, go to the mall for some free bumper to bumper remote control action on Saturday, March 7. The Radio Control Car Racing KO PROPO Mini-Z Grand Prix, hosted by Inside Line Racing will have the top drivers from all over the USA racing professional quality radio control cars. You may even … [Read more...]
If you love crab and seafood as much as I do, don't miss the annual Crab Crawl Festival over at Jack London Square in Oakland on March 7. You can get great deals on fresh, live crab directly off a real crab fishing boat, and taste delicious crab and seafood specialties. They'll also have crab cooking demonstrations, crab races. And you can shop … [Read more...]
