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Published: January, 2014 The new Sea Lion Center on PIER 39, operated by Aquarium of the Bay, offers a space for guests to learn all about the sea lions that inhabit the docks at the end of the pier. Located just above the docks, overlooking the sea lions, the new center is a place for […]
Published: January, 2014 24th Anniversary of the Sea Lions’ Arrival PIER 39 commemorates the 24th anniversary of the sea lions’ arrival with the Sea Lion Encounter, January 17-20. Join Aquarium of the Bay naturalists for a free 20-minute educational walking tour including a special stop at the new Sea Lion Center. The Sea Lion Center, operated and managed […]
ICE SKATING Published: December, 2013 Safeway Holiday Ice Rink The rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily in Union Square through January 20. New this year, the rink will host "Icebreaker: San Francisco Singles Night" on Thursday, December 5 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.; "Drag Queens on Ice: Bigger! Better! Bawdier!" on […]
Published: December, 2013 December 7-8 9AM – 5PM – Crew Course – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com One of the great pleasures in sailing comes from the ability to participate. With the techniques you learn in this course you will instantly be helpful to any skipper. Crew with understanding and confidence! Cost: OCSC Members $408.75, Non-Members $545.00 […]
By CaptaIn Ray Published: December, 2013 Winter is coming! I can feel it in the air. For San Francisco Bay sailors, Mother Nature provides a number of indicators. Some are very clear and obvious while others are more subtle, but all point to the fact that the seasonal cycle continues, and winter is in the […]
By Paul Duclos Published: December, 2013 Mississippi riverboats and Bay Area ferries have a long and cherished relationship, and the cities of New Orleans and San Francisco have become sisters due to shared cultural tastes in musical celebration. On Sunday, December 15, Davies Symphony Hall will host the New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band for […]
Published: December, 2013 Be part of an Alice in Wonderland adventure that has grown into the Mad Hatter Holiday Festival. On Saturday, December 7, find your way to Vallejo’s Mad Hatter parade and tree-lighting ceremony, where you can watch the Burning Man fire-shooting art mobiles, whimsical art cars, marching bands and the California Maritime Cadets […]
By Mallory Johnson Published: December, 2013 The holiday season is upon us, signaling the time for festive holiday décor. Twinkling lights line the streets and ribbons, garlands and ornaments add an extra dash of cheer to the air. If you’re feeling like your holiday décor is in a rut, try taking some tips from a […]
By Deb Self Published: December, 2013 Dungeness crabs are a Bay Area holiday tradition. But long before these tasty crustaceans grace our dinner plates, they’ve made an amazing journey. They start in the Pacific Ocean, migrate at least 20 miles to San Pablo Bay, and later walk back along the bottom of the San Francisco […]