July 4, 2012
WEDNESDAYFouth of July
Headliners
| 8:00 am | 5th Annual Marin County 4th of July Races. Join either the Mayor's One Mile or the Firecracker 4 Miler and don't forget to celebrate America by dressing in red, white and… San Francisco Metro Area. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 1:05 pm | Oakland Athletics vs. Boston Red Sox.  MLB Baseball Game. Overstock.com Coliseum. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 510-568-5600 |
| 2:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Fourth of July Celebration. Featuring an afternoon line-up of popular local bands. The public is invited to participate in all the waterfront Independence D… Pier 39. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 415-705-5500 |
| 8:00 pm | 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, Radio Disney Family Festival and San Francisco Symphony Concert. The San Francisco Symphony performs a concert followed by fireworks. Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 650-967-3000 |
| 9:30 pm | Marin County Fair Fireworks. The Marin County Fair ends it final day with a spectular fireworks display on America's birthday. Marin Center. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 415-479-8100 |
Festivals
| 8:00 am | 5th Annual Marin County 4th of July Races. Join either the Mayor's One Mile or the Firecracker 4 Miler and don't forget to celebrate America by dressing in red, white and… San Francisco Metro Area. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 2:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Fourth of July Celebration. Featuring an afternoon line-up of popular local bands. The public is invited to participate in all the waterfront Independence D… Pier 39. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 415-705-5500 |
| 8:00 pm | 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, Radio Disney Family Festival and San Francisco Symphony Concert. The San Francisco Symphony performs a concert followed by fireworks. Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 650-967-3000 |
| 9:30 pm | Marin County Fair Fireworks. The Marin County Fair ends it final day with a spectular fireworks display on America's birthday. Marin Center. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 415-479-8100 |
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Orange Peel, Harbor Seal, Hyperreal. Exhibition by critically-acclaimed American artist Adrian Wong. The six new sculptural works excavate the similarities and paral… Chinese Culture Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-986-1822 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | The Magnificent Seven. Seven participating artists from around the world will participate in this three year exhibit which will include, among other ac… CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-551-9210 |
| 11:30 am | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | 'Yi, dos, drei, four'. An exhibition featuring new works by Omar Chacon, Lisa Chou, Ati Maier & Jose Sarinana. Celebrating the diverse heritages of the… San Francisco Metro Area. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-425-2091 |
| 12:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 1:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 2:00 pm | American Idiot. The story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. The schedule shown may n… Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 415-551-2000 |
| 2:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 6:00 pm | 'Love, Chaos and Couture' - All Dressed Up with Someplace to Go. Featuring an artistic collaboration with international fashion designer Luly Yang. An affectionate send-up of the world of high… Teatro ZinZanni's Spiegeltent. (Performance - Show Comedy). 415-438-2668 |
| 8:00 pm | Beach Blanket Babylon. Beach Blanket Babylon presents sketches, that include the use of spectaculary large hats and outrageous costumes, poking fun at… Club Fugazi. (Performance - Musical). 415-421-4222 |
| 8:00 pm | American Idiot. The story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. The schedule shown may n… Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 415-551-2000 |
| Summer Breeze. Sandra Lee Gallery proudly presents: a two person exhibition of recent works by James Watts and Maria Lobo. The exhibition will… Sandra Lee Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-291-8000 | |
| 'If Our Walls Could Talk' Photography by Damon McLay. An exhibition of Damon McLay's evocative, vulnerable and powerfully emotive gay male photography will be displayed for the month… Magnet. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-748-9700 |
Sports
| 1:05 pm | Oakland Athletics vs. Boston Red Sox. MLB Baseball Game. Overstock.com Coliseum. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 510-568-5600 |
For Children
| 12:00 pm- 10:00 pm | 4th of July with The Hipwaders. A celebration of Louis Armstrong's birthday by Mal Sharpe's Big Money in Jazz Band, Bautista samba music, belly dancers & more.… Berkeley Marina. (Kids - Children's Activities). 510-548-5335 |
Community
| 9:00 am- 4:15 pm | Waterfront Segway Guided Tour. Guided Segway tours depart daily from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and also from Sausalito. Sightsee at 8 miles per hour. 2… Segway Tours. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-474-3130 |
| 10:00 am- 4:30 pm | Plantosaurus Rex. A living exhibition of prehistoric plants with models of the dinosaurs that roamed the earth millions of years ago. Conservatory of Flowers. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-831-2090 |
| 10:30 am | Penquin Feedings. Watch the members of the African Penguin colony being feed by the Academy marine biologists, who will also answer your questions. California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 11:00 am- 1:00 pm | 'Foot!' Tour: Hobnobbing with Gobs of Snobs. The 'Foot!' tour Hobnobbing with Gobs of Snobs covers distinctive architecture, SF's richest people and Old Nouveau Riche, the… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 |
| 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Haas-Lilienthal House Tour. Featured on A&E's America's Castles' series, the Haas-Lilienthal House, built in 1886, is a Queen Anne-style Victorian complete… San Francisco Architectural Heritage. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-441-3000 |
| 1:00 pm | Japanese Tea Garden Walking Tour. This 45 minute walking tour explains the symbolisim and culture behind the beautiful ponds, bridges, sculptures and landscaping.… Japanese Tea Garden. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-752-4227 |
| 1:00 pm | Swamp Talk. Learn about the creatures, including some of the Academy's most popular animals, such as the albino alligator and alligator snap… California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm | Urban Permaculture Design Course. This is a design course and participants will be working in teams producing a design for an actual project here in San Francis… Permaculture Demo Garden. (Educational - Class). 415-260-6570 |
| 7:00 pm | SF Screenwriters. The SF Screenwriters hold a discussion group covering various topics. Borders. (Community - Panel Discussion / Forum). 415-399-1633 |
Health & Fitness
| 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Heated, Healing Yoga. Great yoga, inspiring and supportive teacher. Offering community classes and other studio classes, as well as private instructi… LGBT Community Center. (Health & Fitness). 415-671-6097 |
Dining Specials
| 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | O'Reilly's Celtic Brunch. O'Reilly's, a North Beach premier Irish pub and restaurant, serves a Traditional Irish Brunch, with a delectable selection of di… O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-989-6222 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Brunch. Enjoy brunch and a beatiful view of San Francisco Bay any day of the week. Horizons Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-331-3232 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Power Lunch. 2 courses plus dessert are available during the week at a fixed price. Luce. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-616-6566 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Down the Line Lunch. A 3-course prix fixe lunch menu is served each weekday. Waterbar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-284-9922 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Prix Fixe Brunch. A special 2-course brunch is available every day of the week. Bushi-Tei. (Dining - Brunch). 415-440-4959 |
| 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Business Luncheon. A 3-course prix fixe lunch including non-alcoholic beverage is available for business meetings. Bella Trattoria Italiana. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-221-0305 |
| 11:30 am | Quick Lunch. A soup and salad option is available for lunch. Charanga. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-282-1813 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Nawlins Express Lunch. A special prix fixe 3-course lunch is available. Creola. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-654-0882 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Business Lunch. A 3-course prix fixe lunch is available on weekdays. Grand Cafe. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-292-0101 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Blue Plate Special. Grilled panini, croque monsieur, soup, salad are options in the daily lunch special. Local Kitchen and Wine Merchant. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-777-4200 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Business Lunch. A prix fixe 3-course lunch including pasta and meat or fish is offered on weekdays, designed to be enjoyed in about an hour. Oak City Bar and Grill. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-321-6882 |
| 11:30 am | Lunch Special. Wireless internet access is available as you enjoy a 3-course prix fixe lunch with an optional glass of wine for an additional $… Puccini & Pinetti Italian Grill. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-392-5500 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Affari Veloci Lunch. Enjoy a quick, prix fixe lunch of 4 mini-courses served on one plate. Quattro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-470-2889 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Gourmet Lunch. Gourmet sandwiches, or a special 2-course prix fixe menu, are available for lunch. Home made beverages also available. Rumi. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-593-8500 |
| 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | Prix-Fixe Lunch. Chef Jen Biesty prepares 2 courses for a special lunch each day. Scala's Bistro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-395-8555 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Business Lunch. A 3-course prix fixe lunch is offered on weekdays. Soluna Cafe & Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-621-2200 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Business Luncheon. A 5-course lunch is available for under $25 Wednesday through Friday. Groups welcome. Tommy Toy's Cuisine Chinoise. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-397-4888 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Express Lunch. A quick half-sandwich and soup lunch is available on weekdays. Urban Tavern. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-923-4400 |
| 2:00 pm- 7:00 pm | O'Reilly's Happy Hour. Celtic cheer gets cheerier with weekday Happy Hours at O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant. O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant. (Dining - Happy Hour). 415-989-6222 |
| 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Smooth Jazz Cruise, Sausalito. Enjoy a 3 hour cruise aboard the Empress listening to the smooth sounds of Utopian Dreams. Includes light appetizers & cash bar. Empress. (Dining - Brunch Cruise). 916-443.8741 |
| 5:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Down the Line Dinner. A 3-course prix fixe dinner served Sunday through Thursday evenings. Waterbar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-284-9922 |
| Lunch Party. A 3-course prix fixe lunch with soda included is available on weekdays. Sumi. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-626-7864 | |
| Lunch Special. Prix fixe 4-course lunches are available on weekdays. Villa Romana Pizzeria and Restaurant. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-731-2280 |
Nightlife
| 3:30 pm- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour. Happy Hour happens Monday to Friday 3:30 to 7:00 pm, with specials on house wines, well drinks, the signature cosmopolitans, and… The Cosmopolitan Cafe. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-543-4001 |
| 4:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Bottled Beer and Mixed Drink Specials. Happy Hour specials on bottled beers and mixed drinks run from 4 - 9 pm daily. The Cellar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-441-5678 |
| 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm | Solstice's Happy Hour. Happy Hour every day from 5:00 to 6:30pm: menu and drink specials. Solstice Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-359-1222 |
| 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Happy Hour. Each Happy Hour has a different weekly theme. Tasty Tuesdays - free fries; wet martini Wednesdays; thirsty Thursdays, and TGIF. Horizon Restaurant and Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-576-1919 |
| 7:30 pm- 11:30 pm | Ben Marcato and the Mondo Combo. Ben Marcato and the Mondo Combo play jazz, swing and rhythm and blues. Top of the Mark. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-392-3434 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | DJs and Dancing. DJs and dancing every night. The Cellar. (Nightlife - Dance). 415-441-5678 |
| Live Blues Performances at The Saloon. This historic hotspot - one of San Francisco's best blues venues - is a huge supporter of the local music scene and features a n… The Saloon. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-986-7666 | |
| Live Entertainment at Biscuits and Blues. Live music most days, often 2 shows on weekend nights. Biscuits and Blues. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-292-2583 | |
| Live Bands At Pier 23. Pier 23 Cafe offers live entertainment, with jazz, reggae, salsa and rock bands playing nightly. Pier 23 Cafe. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-362-5125 | |
| Trivia Night at The Pub. New MC Ethan will be rockin the mic for the new season. Start studying. Expect to see you all here for some trivia, food, drinks… The Pub at Ghirardeli Square. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 415-351-0500 |
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