Give some love to the planet! Be environmentally attuned and involved through inspiring films…read more San Francisco Green Film Festival 3rd Annual Festival: May 30 - June 5, 2013 New People Cinema I was very fortunate to have interacted with the festival's director/founder and deputy, Rachel and Daniela. As someone who has been in the "inside" - I can attest to the fact of how challenging it is to "run a show" like this. But I also saw first hand how their dedication and passion for the environment made it all come together very nicely. Last night was the preview screening of "Dear Governor Cuomo" in partnership with Yelp. (Kudos Yelp for supporting!). Not only was the film entertaining with songs and music, it was also an eye opener to the serious issue of fracking. The film was followed by a Q&A. It's great that there are people out there who brings the green movement to different levels, in different medium. Making us realize the domino effect of every decisions we make, not only to Earth but to our children and to us. I'm super excited for the festival. They have a great line up of films, both feature and shorts, for that week. Come learn about green issues like fracking, how to be sustainable or how to participate in the movement. Enjoy the venue. Watch green,talk green, eat green, dress green, hear green, BE GREEN! Buy your tickets now and I'll see you at the festival :)

Fascinating and funny, the SF Green Film Festival is already an institution in the festival…read morecircuit. Its films explore and celebrate a diverse range of environmental topics. The production is professional and the New People Cinema is a stunning venue and perfect setting to showcase a mix of intriguing documentaries from all corners of the world. The San Francisco Film Festival is simply wow.

The "idea" behind this space is why I'm giving it 5 stars. It is the world's first Chinese queer…read moremuseum. It's quite small, one room. Next to the Chinese Historical Society Museum on Clay St. More like a gallery space. "In the practice of "OUT"- activating community history and making individual voices resonate through action" I stopped by yesterday. I met the lady who started this "museum" and thru a translator (who works for a Field Representative for Assemblymember (Matt Haney) since she only spoke Chinese, I learned that in her Country of China, being "out" is frowned upon. She raised money for her values and moved to the states 3 years ago. Being here in SF and opening up this space allows her the freedom, acceptance and a safe space for this subculture of the Chinese LGBTQ+ community

This annual holiday celebration consists of three main parts -- a parade, festival, and fireworks…read more I attended the daytime event on July 4th and it was a laid back, family friendly affair, with everyone in good spirits. There were no massive crowds lining the streets for the parade, so it was easy to find a spot for viewing as well as parking nearby. Traffic was minimally disrupted, too. The parade was very casual and low key, no fancy floats or creative displays, mostly modestly decorated vehicles and members of local organizations walking the parade route holding signs and giving out free candy to kids. Groups included community emergency responders, Creative Play, Scouts, senior living homes, and pet adoption agencies like Contra Costa Animal Services (with a few dogs on leashes strolling the parade as well). The party in the park after the parade consisted of food vendors (including Back Forty Texas BBQ), kids activities like inflatable slides and jumphouses, and live music on stage. I enjoyed the sounds of the American Cheese band playing awesome songs for the crowd, the playlist including Santeria, Faith by George Michael, and Should I Stay or Should I Go. The watermelon eating contest was fun to see, both the kids competition (for contestants ages 12 and under) and the adults match. The festivities continued later in the evening with a fireworks show at College Park High School and of course more food vendors and live entertainment. A pretty well-organized community event, stress-free and admission free.

I guess it depends on the restaurant. Our dining experience…read moreat 3rd Cousin was awful. A total rip off. Zero service, unfriendly chef, sold 4 courses but only served 3. A cheese filled choux, compliments from the chef was called a 4th course. Rushed, overpriced, tiny portions for soup and sorbet. Main dish was pasta, normal portion, good but as everything without a leaf of decoration. No breaks between dishes. As soon as we put the silverware down, the next dish was served. The bill was presented in the same manner. We had pre-paid and were still presented with a bill due. Tax was charged on both the 7% surcharge and 20% tip (automatic). The chef called the dinner a bargain. I guess we won't do restaurant week again.

San Francisco Restaurant Week 2020…read more Only our second year participating in a Restaurant Week in San Francisco, we chose to dine at The Dorian at the Marina's commercial strip on Chestnut Street. I made reservations through Open Table where I was required to drop a credit card number just to be able to reserve a table seating. Our reservation was for Halloween night. Reservation in Open Table was for outdoor seating only but we requested to dine indoor as it was getting too cold for me that evening. I come from the Valley where our summers could get as high as triple digits. I get cold easily. I didn't see any heat lamps but maybe they put them out later. We were immediately accommodated and we had a nice view of the bar scene. Parking can be difficult around Chestnut Street, but there is a paid garage at Pierce Street, just south of Chestnut. We spent overnight at a nearby inn and it took us a quick 8-min walk to get there. The food was great! $40/each for an appetizer, entree and dessert! We had a nice server but we were tended by two of them which was nice because our main guy would disappear on us for longer than we'd like. We would love to return here again for a nice date night in San Francisco... great atmosphere and delicious food! 2020 Restaurant Week in SF ends today. It ran from October 23 to November 1. Review #0653 updated

2026 Lakefest! 7th annual. Nice, cool day in Oakland. Great mix of people having a chill time. This…read moreyear the main stage is at the bandstand. I think this is a better location for it. Great set by DJ Red Corvette. I'm always thrilled by women who DJ as it tends to be a man thing. All the live music at the main stage was excellent! A lot of great vendors. Per their website "Join us in Oakland for a full day of music, culture, food, and community at the 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland." https://lakefestoakland.com

There was no water for sale. No artist schedule. Limited pay options. Portable restrooms were at…read morethe front and rear.

Hosted by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America, the CA International Antiquarian…read moreBook Fair was a joy to attend this past weekend. Parking at Pier 27, on the Embarcadero, was free and easy on Saturday afternoon. There was no line to get in, and the event seemed to be well organized. It was spacious inside with plenty of visitors. But with two floors of vendor booths and displays, it never felt crowded. Exhibitors came from various countries including Argentina, Denmark, and the UK. Speaker sessions on the schedule offered ample seating in a separate space from the vendor booths. There was also a dining area on the first level selling food and drinks, with tables and seating available as well. Sure there were antique book collectors and researchers at this event. However, there were also visitors like me and my bf who probably couldn't afford to purchase anything on site and simply enjoyed exploring this museum of rare works, not just books, but maps, photographs, and various art pieces too. Some of the interesting items we came across were the book of Ancient and Oriental Music, the first american edition (second printing) of the diary of Anne Frank, On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin, 18th century Aesop's Fables in rich contemporary hand-color and engravings, old comic books like Weird Tales and Wonder Stories, Yoshitoshi's Dramatic Portraits of 47 Ronin (woodblock prints, Tokyo 1869), uncorrected proofs for the first three books in J.K Rowling's Harry Potter series, an 18th century playing card recycled as a funeral notice, elaborate vintage pop-up books, and one of my faves, 18th and 19th century paper peep shows (3D tunnel books), featuring unique and amazing artworks I found delightful.

If you are looking for an amazing time with incredible Cabernets from California coast, look no…read morefurther. I'm so happy that we are out of the covid funk and my favorite wine festival Is back! I've lived in San Francisco for over 13 years and have never been to an event as lovey as Cabfest. I was able to try cabs from Napa, Sonoma, and Paso, all in one place. Some bottles I could afford to buy and others bottles I was able to try that I would never be able to try because of such a high price point. The dinners and party the night before is not to be missed. I love meeting fellow Cab enthusiasts and having the opportunity to meet some of the wine makers. I honestly can't recommend a better event in San Francisco.

********************* 1498 **********************…read more CabFest Napa Valley, the premier luxury lifestyle event that celebrates Cabernet Sauvignon and benefits the arts, is set to return to the Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater in Yountville, California, March 4 - 6, 2016. CabFest Napa Valley, a world-class, three-day arts benefit event, will again feature hundreds of wineries showcasing tastes of Napa's flagship wine varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, an exclusive selection of wines curated by The Wine Bible author Karen MacNeil, vibrant grand wine tastings, intimate boutique wine tastings, innovative cuisine, interactive and informative breakout sessions and live entertainment including a performance by recording artist Mat Kearney, as well as VIP and limited-access experiences and after parties. CabFest Napa Valley is a luxury lifestyle celebration of wine, food and entertainment, created to attract a wide audience to the Napa Valley during the shoulder season and simultaneously benefit local arts education. The inaugural CabFest Napa Valley attracted more than 2,000 patrons, with 70% of the attendees traveling from outside the area (17 states and more than three countries). We had the VIP tickets package for the entire 3 days weekend. We had so much fun with learning a lot about Cabernet Sauvignon, the King of grapes in Napa Valley. We got to meet and talk to so many winemakers and proprietors, as well as chefs. A preview of just some of the 2016 CabFest Napa Valley Event Mat KearneySchedule includes: - CabFest Napa Valley Kickoff Concert with headliner, recording artist Mat Kearney, followed by the highly-popular and exclusive "Cigars and Guitars" after party for VIP pass holders. - Daily Grand Karen MacNeilTastings and Boutique Tastings featuring hundreds of wines, as well as the CabFest Symposium with wine world stars such as wine author Karen MacNeil, winemakers, sommeliers and chefs. - The release of the new hardcover book the CabFest Napa Valley - Premium Guide to Cabernet Sauvignon, First Edition. A perfect book for the coffee table, every guest attended the grand tasting got to take home 1. - VIP closing party was flowing with Lokoya wines and food from Ad-Hoc chef Thomas Keller restaurant. The entire event was at the Napa Valley Performing Art Center Lincoln Theater in Yountville, right next to Domaine Chandon, all benefits go toward the performing arts for youth in Napa Valley. Another great cause food and wine festival that is totally worth to check in out next year if you are Cabernet Sauvignon lover. Even all the senior volunteers here was so nice and helpful. We enjoyed everything so much, even those the storm was there and it was raining so hard 3 days straight. This is by far the most value food and wine festivals I have attended the last 5 years. I can't wait to do it again next year.

The Oakland Soul are a women's professional soccer team that plays in the USL W League. They have…read morecaptured second place of said league the last three seasons. They play all of their home games at Merritt College. They have not lost a home game for the last three seasons. They have memberships which include tickets to all five home games for the 2026 season. Cost? One hundred bucks. $100. A C-Note. For real. That is ridiculous. Who wouldn't go for this? If I lived in Oakland, I'd be all over this. Twenty bucks a game? There may be some fees with it, I don't know? But, a hundred dollars? For five games? I'd be so into this. I'd be at all the games. I'd know all the players. Their positions. And their jersey numbers. This would definitely pass the time for me. And parking's free too. I read this somewhere. There on the campus. Near the field. It's free. If I was going to ding them for anything, their merch is too high. But same could be said about their fellow men's program, Los Roots. The Oakland Roots. I'm a fan of theirs too. So, I get it. I'm sure everything's expensive there. Another ding is their livestream. Last season, I tried to watch one of the Soul's home games on a livestream, and it felt like I was watching something on Windows 98. I kid, but I could've shot it better on my phone. Also, their online presence, what there is of it, is as if they feel like nobody's watching and nobody cares. They do. Or, at least I do. Update your media constantly. Do it for me, anyways. Get a higher quality livestream (but keep it free) Maybe lower your merch prices so others not in Cali can afford these sharp threads you offer at a current premium. Otherwise, just keep on keeping on, Soul. I'll be watching from far, far away. First 2026 home game is on Mother's Day.