Black Sand Treasure Hunt

Saturday, Sept 8, 10:30 a.m.–noon Ocean Beach Search for elusive “black sand” (aka the magnetic mineral magnetite). Tools and materials will be provided, and take hom... Read More

Sports & Health

36th Annual Oral-B Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge 10K & 7K run/walk

Sunday, Sept 30, 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Ferry Building to Crissy Field Whether you run or walk, you’ll enjoy beautiful vistas everywhere you turn in this rain-or-shine race ... Read More

Sports & Health

Intro to Cycling

Wednesday, Sept 22, 6–7 p.m. Golden Gate Valley Branch Library (1801 Green St.) Learn how to ride safely and confidently, share the street, the rules and regulations of the r... Read More

Sports & Health

What to Eat: Vegetarian Diet

Saturday, Sept 18, 3–4:30 p.m. California Pacific Medical Center (2333 Buchanan St.) Are you interested in trying a vegetarian diet but are unsure how to follow one, or are n... Read More

Sports & Health

33rd Annual Bridge-to-Bridge Regatta

Sunday, Sept 16, Aquatic Park The South End Rowing Club hosts two racecourses for rowers: the South Tower Course (10.5 nm) and the Bay Bridge Course (5.2 nm). 415-661-7676, www.sou... Read More

Sports & Health

17th Annual Alcatraz Invitational Swim

Saturday, Sept 8, 7:45 a.m. Alcatraz to Hyde St. Pier Participate or ride the spectator ferry to view the race of 650 swimmers up close as they brave the frigid bay water. $35&ndas... Read More

Potables & Edibles

5th Annual SF Weekly Dish

Sunday, Sept 30, 2–5 p.m. Terra Gallery (511 Harrison St.) Sample culinary delights from 40 restaurants, wineries, spirits, and beers. Proceeds benefit La Cocina, which helps... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Plate by Plate: San Francisco 2012

Saturday, Sept 22, 6:30–10:30 p.m. Bently Reserve, (301 Battery St.) Sip on drinks from acclaimed wineries and beverage purveyors, savor cuisines prepared by the Bay AreaR... Read More

Potables & Edibles

9th Annual Brews on the Bay

Saturday, Sept 15, noon–5 p.m. S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien (Pier 45) Come thirsty, leave tipsy. Enjoy over 60 handcrafted beers, live music, and delicious food all at this ... Read More

Potables & Edibles

17th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival

Sat–Sun, Sept 8–9, noon–5 p.m. Ghirardelli Square This two-day long celebration of chocolate will feature sampling by some of the finest local dessert companies a... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Feasting in the Fields

Saturday, Sept 8, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, Muir Beach This outdoor farm-to-table luncheon will feature vegetables grown at the farm in a menu crafted by An... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Gourmet San Francisco

Sat–Sun, thru Sept, 2:30 p.m. Hayes Valley Explore one of the City’s trendy and exciting new neighborhoods and visit specialty shops and restaurants, compare gourmet ch... Read More

Science & Environment

The Great Debate: Are We Alone?

Wednesday, Sept 19, 6–7 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (595 Market St.) Will our planet-hunters find extraterrestrial life? UC Berkeley astronomy professor Geoff March and SETI d... Read More

Film & Lectures

Wyclef Jean

Monday, Sept 24, 7:30 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre Grammy-award winning musician, producer, author and politician appears in conversation and music with Peter Rosenburg. $25&nd... Read More

Film & Lectures

Mark Bittman

Tuesday, Sept 18, 7:30 p.m. Herbst Theatre Hear the New York Times lead food writer and columnist (“The Minimalist”), cookbook author, and star of the Cooking Channel show ... Read More

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