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 This month at a glance  Tours and Weekend Excursions  Cultural Events
 Pubs, Clubs and Parties  Sports  

May
(choose a different month)


THURS 1st

St. Giles Movie Night!

FRI 2nd

Friday Night Out

Weekend trips and tours:
Soccer in Balboa Park 


MON 5th

Cinco de Mayo Beer Party!

TUES 6th

Cartoon Art Museum

THURS 8th

St. Giles Movie Night 

FRI 9th

Friday Night Out

Weekend trips and tours:
Soccer in Balboa Park


MON 12th

MLB Game! SF Giants vs. Houston

THURS 15th

St. Giles Movie Night 

FRI 16th

SF Bay Cruise!

Weekend trips and tours:
Soccer in Balboa Park


TUES 20th

Play Pool at the Metreon

THURS 22nd

St. Giles Movie Night

FRI 23rd

Alcatraz Tour

Weekend trips and tours:
Soccer in Balboa Park 
Trip to Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz 


MON 26th

Memorial Day!  
NO CLASSES

TUES 27th

WEDS 28th

SF City Tour!

THURS 29th

St. Giles Movie Night 

FRI 30th

Anchor Steam Brewery Tour

Weekend trips and tours:
Soccer in Balboa Park

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Monterey and Carmel

Varies

Along the shores of Monterey Bay we'll sightsee on the Monterey Peninsula and Fisherman's Wharf. Lunch is on own at Cannery Row in Monterey. After lunch, we wind along picturesque 17-Mile Drive in the exclusive Del Monte Forest. This road reveals views of Pebble Beach, its world famous golf courses, Seal Rock and the photogenic lone cypress at majestic Cypress Point. Finally we arrive in Carmel, famed for its white sand beaches, elegant shops and the beautifully restored Mission. Tour includes entrance fee into 17-Mile Drive, transportation, professional tour guide, and all taxes. 

Las Vegas and Grand Canyon by air

Everyday

Everyone should see Las Vegas at least once. Try your luck at the casinos, watch a show, ride the roller coaster at the New York New York, the gondolas at the Venetian and spend some time at the greatest fountain in the world at the Bellagio. If there is time, you can even sleep! Tour include round trip airfare, accommodations and all taxes. Book early to guarantee the best price. 

Wine Country

Varies

One day tour exploring the natural beauty and tasting the best wines of California. First stop, Sonoma valley, for wine tour and tasting with lunch on own in the historic town of Sonoma. After lunch, another tour and tasting in Napa overlooking the Carneros. Tour includes transportation, professional tour guide, winery tour/tasting fees and all taxes. 

Hawaii

Everyday

Lost yourself in these beautiful islands! Snorkel crystal-clear waters, hike rain forests and climb active volcanoes. Then soak in the sun on some of the best beaches in the world. Aloha! The package includes round trip airfare (LAX/Honolulu), accommodations at your choice of hotel and airport transfers in Honolulu.  

L.A., Santa Monica Beach, and Santa Barbara

Everyday

The complete Los Angeles weekend: Depart Friday morning for the drive to L.A., through the central valley and over the San Gabriel mountains. Afternoon arrival in Hollywood for sightseeing, then a drive along the Sunset Strip to Santa Monica Beach and the 3rd Street Promenade. Following day, there is free time: choose options such as shopping, Disneyland, or Universal Studios! On the third day, you'll visit the historic Olvera Street and Downtown L.A. and then take the Ventura highway for a stop in beautiful Santa Barbara. Lounge on the beach, lunch on Sterns Wharf or shop on State Street, famed for its Spanish Revival architecture. Afternoon departure for the Bay Area. Tour includes transportation, professional tour guide, two nights accommodation at Anaheim Plaza Hotel or Best Western Stovall and all taxes. 

Yosemite National Park

Every Saturday

Yosemite National Park - the jewel of the California Sierra Nevada. Enjoy a two-day visit to this incomparable park! Hike below the gigantic Sequoia trees and stand along the edge of a waterfall overlooking the Yosemite Valley. On the way to Yosemite, travel through the fertile Central Valley and sample the locally produced fruits and nuts. Then the road climbs through the Gold Country, famous for the Gold Rush "49ers," before arriving at Yosemite and the High Sierra.  
Tour includes professional tour guide, transportation, one night accommodation at Cedar Lodge, park entrance fee and all taxes. 

Our excursions to other countries are by luxury coach and ferry and the prices include all travel costs, accommodation, breakfast and guided tours. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL NECESSARY VISA REQUIREMENTS. Book by Wednesday at the latest.

Try and book day trips by Wednesday or you may find there are no places left. All day trips are by luxury coach and include professional guides and entry into specific places named on the tour.

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May Day!

May 1st

http://www.salmonriver.com/words/nancy/maia.html

Sailboat Ride at UC Berkeley

May 4th and 18th

1-4pm

Free

Dolores Park Movie Night

May 8th

FREE

Mother's Day!

May 11th

KFOG Kaboom Firework Show

May 10th

Pier 30 and 32, show at 9pm

Uncorked! SF Wine Festival

May 17th

1-6pm

http://www.ghirardellisq.com/ghirardellisq/events.asp

Bay to Breakers Race

May 18th

http://www.ingbaytobreakers.com/main.html

The Annual Grand Carnaval Parade

May 25th

starts at 9:30am, in the Mission

Memorial Day!

May 26th

NO CLASSES!

Union Street Eco-Urban Festival

May 31st and June 1st

http://sanfrancisco.going.com/event-206303;San_Franciscos_32nd_Annual_Union_Street_Fair

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Individual events are subject to change and this should be used as a guide only

 

 
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