No snow? No problem. You can still have a white Christmas in spirit in the Bay Area, with a number of surefire holiday events and attractions: Continue reading 6 Bay Area attractions to get you in the holiday spirit
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A day at the easily overlooked San Francisco Zoo (and why you shouldn’t completley write it off)
Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of the month, so you know what means: free entrance at the San Francisco Zoo! Yeah, that’s right. When was the last time you thought about the zoo, or made a visit, if ever? You wouldn’t be alone. There’s not many cultural t0-do lists of San Francisco that include the zoo. That doesn’t mean it’s not worth checking out. I mean, how often do you get to see a gorilla up close and personal? If you do go, I recommend taking a small child to enhance the experience, like I did on a recent visit. Continue reading A day at the easily overlooked San Francisco Zoo (and why you shouldn’t completley write it off)
5 Things to do this weekend in the Bay Area (Oct 6-7)
Some weekends it seems everything is happening at once. Like, couldn’t they spread it out a little so we wouldn’t have to choose and miss out on some other great event? This is one of these weekends. Choose wisely. Continue reading 5 Things to do this weekend in the Bay Area (Oct 6-7)
The 6 most architecturally interesting wineries in Napa Valley
If you need a reason to visit Napa besides the fine wine, (and food, and scenery), then consider the region’s architecture. With budgets, sensibility and vanity more than plentiful here, it’s no surprise the valley’s successful winemakers have constructed some wonderful buildings to match their world-class wines. It’s also a business decision, bolstering their brand’s image while competing in an industry increasingly veering toward hospitality.
Here’s six of the most interesting: Continue reading The 6 most architecturally interesting wineries in Napa Valley
4 Things to do in the Bay Area this weekend (Sept 28-30)
Public Lands Day
There are 25 national parks in California, and on Saturday all of them are free, as in no entrance fee. That’s 20 bucks saved for visiting Yosemite. Closer to home, there’s Muir Woods (usually $7), Pinnacles National Monument ($5) and, well, here’s a little secret, the majority of national parks are free all the time. California state parks are getting in on the act too, with reduced fees all day. Continue reading 4 Things to do in the Bay Area this weekend (Sept 28-30)
5 Things to do in the Bay Area this weekend (Sept 22-23)
Sandcastles 101
Once upon a time, I helped organize this very same AIA (American Institute of Architects) event, though in Miami. And if the event here is half as cool as what we had there, then Ocean Beach is the place to be this Saturday, especially on what promises to be a Miami-esque weekend. Be sure to check out other Architecture and the City events going on the rest of the month, such as the Angel Island Immigration Station Tour and the Sightglass Coffee Tasting + Tour. Continue reading 5 Things to do in the Bay Area this weekend (Sept 22-23)
5 Things to do in the Bay Area this weekend (Sept. 15-16)
Human Be-In 2012
I wasn’t around for the first Be-In in 1967, prior to the Summer of Love, so I wouldn’t mind checking out this one. Of course, times have changed a smidge, so this event will be smaller and absent any zeitgeist, and maybe a few other things, like the buckets of LSD poured on the proceedings. I like the fact that it’s not official (i.e., no permit), in the spirit of the original, while organizers are inviting all comers to “teach a workshop, facilitate a discussion, share a skill, play music, make art, cook a meal, or simply be.” Sat and Sun, 12-9pm, Frederick at Golden Gate Park. Continue reading 5 Things to do in the Bay Area this weekend (Sept. 15-16)
5 Bay Area things to do this weekend (Sept. 8-9)
Sumo Wrestling Festival and Expo
This is such a unique sport, 400 lb. (give or take a few biscuits) men in loin clothes colliding like Mack trucks in the middle of a wrestling mat. The fact it’s huge in Japan only adds to the intrigue. Oh, and part of their weight gain regimen? Beer, lots of it. Sat 12-4pm Continue reading 5 Bay Area things to do this weekend (Sept. 8-9)
Carmel is for the dogs… and the wine lovers
I’ve always enjoyed the rustic charm and woodsy setting of Carmel. With its country inns, seaside bungalows, Tudor style buildings and ye olde shoppes, it’s like stepping into a Harry Potter story (there’s a wand shop around here somewhere). And at two hours from San Francisco, give or take, it makes for an ideal weekend getaway destination. Continue reading Carmel is for the dogs… and the wine lovers
5 things to do this weekend (Aug 18-19)
Cotati Accordion Festival
Do I really have to explain the inherent awesomeness of this event? Enjoyed for its actual awesomeness – dudes and gals jamming on the accordion (seriously, the accordion can rock (ever been to Louisiana?)), or in that detached ironic hipster way. And where there’s polka, you know there’s gonna be beer, lots of it. All day Sat Continue reading 5 things to do this weekend (Aug 18-19)
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