Cannot believe there are no reviews for this. One of the best events ever!!!…read more $20 ADMISSION (at door)~ with admission: -Free lift ticket to Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge or Sierra Summit -2 for 1 voucher at Mammoth -Burrito coupon at Wahoo's $20 WINE TASTING UPGRADE~ -Over 50 wineries with booth on site, "taste" as much as you want WINTER SALE~ -Lombardi's and Porters with gear up to 70% off FREEBIES~ -T-shirts, pens, stickers. Jager shots. Mammoth beer. Needless to say, it was a parrrtayy for my friends and I. We drank. We bought hecka stuff! Buzzed shopping! Fun! And nope, no regrets! Love my new Burton boots and pants! =D Next Ski and Snowboard Fest: Santa Clara Convention Center Nov 14th 2009 - Wine Expo Nov 15th 2009 - Beer Expo Don't miss out! http://sfskifest.com/

Great event. I've been for 10+ years. Never disappointed. Love the free lift tix…read more Also the beer/wine tastings are fun too.

The longest running juneteeth festiaval (23d) happened today in berkeley…read more Juneteeth aka freedom day aka emancipation day is an "holiday" in the united states honoring african american heritage by celebrating the announcement of the abolition of salvery in Texas in 1865. (wikileaks). there were many activities for the kids (facepainting, slides, balloons, shaved ice, etc.). for adults (water dunking, target shooting,) , for foodies (bbq, "freedom fries" (5), corn dogs, hamburger, etc), shopping (arts, crafts, etc.) information (clipper, law enforcement, etc). entertaintainment (2 stages), security was very tight less bad actors showed up. private security was visiblle. and berkeley's finest was parked on the perimeter and also watching from the edges.

Came here for the 2014 Holi Festival of Colors…read more Parking: Free small lot on campus. They have tons of free parking across the street. http://www.yelp.com/events/norwalk-holi-festival-of-colors-2014 Lists more parking options. Cost: 5 dollars to enter. They have a pre-paid line with a list or you can just pay at the entrance. Colors: Bags of Colors $ 3.00 or 5 for $ 12.00. 5 colors are plenty. We had a group of 5 and brought only two packs. We each had two colors. 3 surgical type face masks for $1.50? They sold bandanas and shirts. Not sure of prices. Clothing: Wear something that you don't mind throwing away. Or, willing to let turn pink or some other color after a wash. They recommend to shake excess color. But, I ended up with a pink shirt. Photo booth: India.com provided complimentary pictures. I would recommend take a picture prior to getting any color thrown at you. Well, if you can avoid it. They also gave away white t-shirts. Not sure if you can avoid it getting color on it. Some people just put it on. They had portable restroom. I did not use. They had some food trucks. Long lines. Glad we ate before coming. They had hourly tossing of colors. So, it was pretty flexible. On, the way out, we got into the yoga line/circle. It was pretty fun. Overall, it was pretty fun. I would recommend.

I had a really hard time raising money the first time I did I hike with this organization, I…read moredidn't give up. I'm so glad that I didn't give up. When I went to the Grand Canyon with LLS in 2006, it was truly an incredible experience. It's really hard to put an experience like this, and other experiences I've had with this organization into words. You should go out there yourself and do it.... I've done the LTN walk about five times, and three hikes, all while bonding and meeting great people along the way. Sadly I know someone that passed away of this horrible disease(cancer), but the LLS is doing so much, a great organization all around.

6 friends and I started a fundraiser campaign called the Plaid Lads because are school was the…read moreTartans. We talked with Emily and had goals and we were really excited to start raising money for this campaign. The year goes by and we ended are campaign with a total of $11,000 that went straight to this "Charity". Today was the first day of school and my advisor tells us that LLS doesn't want us to raise money for them anymore and that we could do it individual but not as a group. Really sucks that this "Charity" let all of us down. I start to think that are $11,000 went straight into their pockets for all I know. I wish we could continue with this program but they really let us all down.

This was my first Red Bull Flugtag and I had a blast!…read more The atmosphere was festive around McCovey Cove and I was blown away with how many people showed up for an event that involved building homemade aircraft with hopes that they could fly. I liked how they made use of the surrounding areas with spectators watching from At&t Park, Lefty O'Doul Bridge, and the At&t Park parking lot which was used as the hangar\food\entertainment area. Unfortunately, no records were broken this year. But I did see some very creative aircraft. Let's see, there was a shark, Scooby Doo's Mystery Machine, a flying Winnebago, hot sauce bottle with wings, a flying banana, and my personal favorite, an R. Kelly hang glider complete with "I Believe I Can Fly" music. The crashes were worth sticking around for though. It was all fun just to see how far some of these teams would go. Granted, a good majority of them were really meant for show and weren't obviously going to go far, but you'd never know that there'd be a chance that they'd take off and fly. The food area at the parking lot was really good. They had a good variety of food vendors and food trucks like Gerard's Paella, Seoul On Wheels, and Hapa SF. All of them were selling Red Bull of course. And there was a whole separate area that was created for the beer garden if you wanted to get your drink on while the event was going on. When the next Red Bull Flugtag comes around, I hope they do it again at McCovey Cove. It was really a fun event!

My first REDBULL FLUGTAG... NOSE DIVE INTO THE WATER!!! (4…read morestars) Several groups with their own flying device ready to take off. Each group, on a platform in the middle of McCovey Cove, 30 second routine, and then their hand-made "air" craft - usually they nose dive. Event opens at 11AM, starts at 1pm, and ends around 3:30PM. if you aren't there early, good luck trying to get a view. However, in the AT&T parking log there are massive screen tvs and food booths and porta-potties. Also half of the Lefty O'Doul Bridge is closed off for you to get a space and watch. BEST PART.... the AT&T stadium opens up. You can go near standing-room and watch. Or you can sit on the field or in the bottom-level seats and watch it on the big screen. Will I be back? Next yr my friends and I want to be actually participate in the event. JABA APPROVED... until the next review....

Today is the perfect sunny day for the 12th Annual Glen Park Festival. Going on from 10 am-4:30 pm,…read morethe street festival is being held on Diamond Street in the quaint Glen Park neighborhood. Having grown up around this neighborhood & spending countless weekends having breakfast & shopping in the area, the festival has a special place in my childhood memories. Local vendors line the street. Oakland is represented with clothing booths from "Korrupt Label" & "fiftyseven-thirtythree." And San Francisco locals sell their jewelry, chocolate spreads, light switch covers & ceramic ware. There are a few food booths set up: Miggy's Island kettle corn, Hawaiian food, Pica Pica Maize Kitchen & the booth where I got my trip tip sandwich ($8--see pic), Good Foods Catering. Thankfully, the lines weren't very long at all. Perfect festival for families, as there are game booths, face painting, a bounce house & vendors selling children's books & clothing for everyone in the family, including the dog. Not too crowded, upbeat live music & plenty to see. The festival is a great way to get acquainted with the neighborhood or if you live there, to rub elbows with your neighbors while supporting your community. Some street parking is available. Also, the Glen Park Bart station is right across the street.

What's there not to love about this??...Beautiful day, local businesses, community neighbors,…read morechildren laughing and playing, live entertainment...and I can walk here from my house in about 15 minutes. Gets a bit crowded but not so that you wouldn't want to enjoy it...make sure to attend the next one, you won't regret it!! =)

This is a spectacular annual event held at the Regency Ballroom, dedicated to Edward Gorey,…read moreamerican author and artist with a lot of unique and interesting works in his lifetime, some a bit creepy yet still remarkable, including illustrations for Charles Dickens and Virginia Woolf, and a single popup book in 1982, The Dwindling Party, the theme of the 2025 Edwardian Ball I had the pleasure of attending this past weekend. The line to get in wasn't long and went quickly around 9pm on Saturday, an hour after opening time. And there was so much to see and do inside, we didn't know where to start. The decor and setup were magnificent and not cheap looking, a lot of attention to detail. There were multiple levels to engage with activities and exhibits throughout. On the entry level, there was a ghostly "concierge" (more like mimes... if you ask them a question, they don't talk, but they will probably make you laugh as they stay in character), several attached rooms/lounges with bars and arts & crafts, such as shadow puppetry (guests could create their own shadow puppets), and the grand ballroom offering fashion portraits on one side (which we took advantage of, as the artist was talented), a tea room and exhibit on the far end, and the main stage with a fascinating program during the 2-day event. Live entertainment took place on and off the stage, including musical performances by several different bands made up of talented musicians, aerialists, circus acts, and burlesque by Vau de Vire Society, and reenactments of some of Gorey's books, including The Dwindling Party of course, which was great with the elaborate sets, props, costumes, and music by Jazz Mafia. But I was even more wowed by the marvelous production of Gorey's The Listing Attic, so quirky and done with such artistry by the performers. From the event entryway, there was one set of stairs to the right leading to a second level coat check (and a dead end). Another set of stairs leading to a second level of the ballroom, with first-come first-served seating along the balcony to watch the entertainment on the stage below (no VIP or special tix needed, this was open to all). The second level also led to more stairs going up, what felt like at least 4 levels, with a few stops along the way (like vendors/entertainers selling nightmares or taking your dreams!?!). At the top level was the Museum of Wonders, which was not just a display of oddities and interactive exhibits, but also felt like a whole 'nother world. More live music and entertainment presented on a beautifully decorated and lit stage in this room, as well as from a lovely gazebo at the center of all this extraordinary madness. And even though we had already gotten fashion portraits of ourselves on the main level ballroom, we opted to also do portraits in the museum, this one an "offensive" caricature. If that's not enough, there's a basement floor below street level, where the Vendor Bazaar was located. This section was lined with merchandise booths selling unique costumes, clothing, hats, jewelry, a plethora of quirky items, and even gourmet chocolate. Food was also available from the bar on this level, though we only ordered drinks while at the event, several custom cocktails and Death in the Afternoon, one of their drink specials for the night, all of which were decent but pricey. There were several different bars available, and we hardly encountered any waits for drinks. Beyond the captivating environment filled with endless pieces of art to explore and performances to enjoy, the attendees added to the entertainment and charm with creative and impressive costumes, one of which could even tell your fortune. Yes, we met some interesting characters while there. And friendly and helpful staff (vendors, bartenders, coat check, security, etc.) made sure guests had an amazing time. I always thought this event would be too fancy for me, but as it turned out, it was just right. Not perfect... it did feel overcrowded at one point, especially going up and down the staircases between 10-11pm, and wait times for portraits weren't the fastest... but for the most part, it felt very comfortable, welcoming, and fun, the entertainment value high, well executed by the organizers, and best when you expect the unexpected. It was definitely a one-of-a-kind and memorable experience. I'm sure to return and take advantage of the early bird pricing next time.

This event is still awesome! I went there with a new friend on Friday. It was her first time there…read more We both had fun at the event. There was a new thing there this time with the guy in the corner serving hot tea & a butter cookie in nice tea cups for only $1 there. There were tables that you could sit at too which was nice. The upstairs area was open too which was nice for people who wanted or needed to sit dowm at the event.

The first of Embarcadero Center's Season III of "Plated", a Delicious Celebration of Chefs and…read moreCuisine, featured Chef Tanya Holland of West Oakland's Brown Sugar Kitchen and the recently closed B-Side BBQ. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/plated-festival-san-francisco?select=8c0Z5X2AIRIibp0f9fee0g#6nHQVbVCJ792pQcSZOVu-w) The event continues at the former Williams Sonoma store in Two Embarcadero with Foodie Chap, Liam Mayclem, as the host. Before the cooking demonstration, Liam interviewed Chef Holland with some Q&A from the audience. The Chef then proceeded to demonstrate the making of her famous buttermilk fried chicken and corn bread. Then of course, each of us had the opportunity to have a sample of her tasty dish. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/plated-festival-san-francisco?select=8c0Z5X2AIRIibp0f9fee0g#cJWX70B8SBffv1OPwRkAYw) A great start to Season III and looking forward to the rest of the season.