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Power to the Peaceful Festival: a San Francisco treat this weekend

This weekend, September 12 and 13, don’t miss it. The 11th Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival returns to San Francisco. In past years...
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Thursday’s free Pez Museum in Burlingame

Ever wonder what happened to the Pez dispenser—that clever candy dispenser of yesteryear? The Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia will take...
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Fun stuff to do 101: What's happening in San Francisco Thurs - Sun (7/16-19)

Summer in San Francisco is heatin' up with plenty of July fun. Let's look at what things are going on the rest of...
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San Francisco Museums 101: Every third Wednesday -- free!

Every third Wednesday of the month The California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park is free to the public. That's a savings of $24 per adult...
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Bastille Day in San Francisco: Tuesday, July 14

During the weekdays a little alley in the Financial District transforms into "Belden Place" -- aka "San Francisco's Little French...
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Fun (free) things to do today: Sunday July 12

We are in the heart of the summer season, and the San Francisco Bay Area is buzzing with diverse and fun-filled...
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King Tut at San Francisco's de Young Museum: How to get discounted tickets

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Recently, I spoke to a friend who asked me, "How can I get a discount on King Tut tickets at the de Young?" I couldn't resist the challenge...
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Live country music in Elk Grove

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Just south of Sacramento is the fast-growing community of Elk Grove where "Old Town" keeps the "old...
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Dock, walk & shop: The San Francisco Ferry Building Market Place

Locals and tourists alike fill the wide isle of the indoor Ferry Building strolling from shop to shop sampling fine artisan cheeses, dipping cubed...
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Wine time in Morgan Hill: a summer whim to wet your whistle

Morgan Hill has an abundance of hidden treasures that present a distinct warmth and character which allow the locals to feel privileged and the...
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