This weekend local Norwegians and their descendants get a chance to revel in their Scandinavian heritage at the 20th annual Norway Day Festival, and the rest of us are invited, too. They promise music, dance, a fashion show (lots of clothes perfect for Norwegian winters and San Francisco summers), authentic eats and drinks, and lots of tall, athletic people with great cheek bones. more ›

Today is Pi Day, a holiday in which we honor the mathematical constant π. Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th since 3, 1 and 4 are the three most noteworthy digits of π in the decimal form. According to Wikipedia , the United States House of Representatives supported the designation of Pi Day in 2009. How can you celebrate Pi Day here in San Francisco? Behold: more ›

Once upon a time way back in the late nineties, a light-smearing outfit called the Cubby Creatures would perform the entire score to Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew Lloyd Weber's second best rock opera. Since the band broke up, there's been a lack of public venues in which you can sing selections from JCS while bombed off Sierra Nevada and pot. But now, thanks to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and Bad Flower Productions, you can once croon the tunes to Superstar. Thank God. more ›

How cool is this? Midtown Terrace Park will hold an Easter egg hunt for children who are blind or visually impaired. Presented by the Blind Babies Foundation, plastic eggs contain beepers that emit high-pitched sounds the children can track. The eggs can then be exchanged for sweet treats. more ›

Not sure what's closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Allow us to help you. The following are closed today in honor of Dr. King: Federal, state courts and office, city and county offices, banks, post offices (no mail delivery), schools. Libraries will also be closed today. more ›

You there: what are you still doing at work? Why are you not out in Union Square wandering the streets with a seasonal coffee drink and a pint of peppermint schnapps? (It makes the rush of consumerism that much more bearable.) Are you just avoiding the inevitable drive home to the in-laws' house? Are you polishing off that bottle of whiskey you've been hiding in your desk drawer, at least? more ›

This time of year, landmarks and destinations alike are dressed in their most festive attire, such as the Christmas trees you'll find at both Union Square and Ghirardelli. But the best displays are never commercially sponsored, right? So send us photos of your light display and we'll feature the best ones here on SFist. And the photo doesn't have to be of your house. If you have some neighbor that puts the Griswolds to shame, snap a photo and send it in. We'd love to see it! more ›

Huh. What are you still doing behind that screen? Shouldn't you be stuck on a crowded Muni and/or BART train right now? Or stuck in traffic on the bridge? Or, better yet, liver deep in a bottle of bourbon while fretting over Mrs Dalloway-like preparations for tomorrow's big dinner? It's the day before Thanksgiving, you see, and your supervisor should have let you go home by now. If not, you must report him or her to HR at once. more ›

Oh brother, do we love a plateful of deviled eggs during the summer months or after a night of binge drinking. Packed with protein and family-picnic memories, the deviled egg has remerged with artisan flair at fine restaurants jumping on the plebeian fare-turned-luxe treat bandwagon. more ›

Halloween approaches. Scratch that. Halloween weekend approaches. So that could mean you require more than one costume over the next three days. But what to wear, you locally-minded folks ask? SFist can help. more ›

Instead of a barrage of sunburst-firework videos for your viewing pleasure, this year we bring you Jeremiah Warren's clever ode to Independence Day. Strapping a wide-angle camera to bottle rockets (or something explosive and dangerous like that), Warren captured footage from the illegal fireworks' point of view. It's a bit dizzying but still sorta satisfying. Enjoy. more ›

While you binge on margaritas, Tecate, and body shots tonight, please remember a few things. For starters, do not drink and drive. Ever. AAA Northern California will offer free tows to drivers who drink too much while celebrating Mexican heritage and pride. The offer, according to SF Appeal, "is valid within 10 miles of the driver's home, is offered between 6 p.m. this evening and 6 a.m. Friday. Call 800-AAA-HELP and tell the operator you need a "tipsy tow." Or, better yet, take a free cab home. more ›

While you're stuffing your face with corned beef, beer, and/or rye during tomorrow's St. Patrick's Day festivities, remember to sport some green. If not, you might get pinched. (You also might get a sexual harassment lawsuit tossed your way, fellas, so keep your sausage fingers to yourself in the workplace.) Why do we pinch people for not wearing green on St. Patrick's Day? Good question. Here are a few answers we found on the glorious internet: more ›

For many people, like this SFist editor, the thought of warm fruit and lard-based crust makes for a disastrous end to any meal. The cake vs. pie war, as you know, is a divided one. But for many others, pie is a tasty treat to be celebrated. Enter National Pi Day, a time to celebrate pizzas, the aforementioned dessert treat, or the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter (i..e., Pi or π, 3.14 = 3/14). more ›

Today, Feb. 22, is National Margarita Day. We wish you all an evening filled with salt-rimmed pleasures! What's more, according to Good Vibrations, today is also Lady Porn Day. We wish you all an evening of, well, unsalted-rimmed pleasures. (Ow!) Celebrate accordingly. And, of course, beware: one observance could easily lead to the other. [Laughing Squid, SFGate] more ›

Happy President's Day! Did you get the day off today? Employees working at the following businesses sure did: all government offices at the federal, state, county, or city level; the US post office; and schools. BART and Muni are running on a Saturday schedule, thus fewer buses and less frequent service. more ›

Tidying up Justin Herman Plaza after this year's Valentine's Day Pillow Fight was far cheaper than previous years. Somewhere around $3,500, according to the Department of Public Works. "Feathers, trash and debris from the annual pillow fight in 2010 cost the department $35,000 to dispose of," notes the Bay Citizen, who suggest that dismal weather this year led to a meager turnout, "which contributed to the lower cost." [BC] more ›

Marking the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, San Francisco celebrated with a march and volunteering wherein hundred gathered "throughout the city to help with gardening, tree-planting and litter cleanup activities." Around the country, various celebration were held in honor of the slain civil rights leader. (Also, in related news, First Lady Michelle Obama turned 47 today. She celebrated the day volunteering with her family.) more ›

Kwankzaa is much more than a melange of angel food cake, apple pie filling, votive candles, and Corn Nuts. Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, and celebrated each year from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, the holiday honors "universal African-American heritage and culture" Also, there will be "seven days of free events throughout the city to celebrate the seven principles (Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa," reports SF Bay View. "There will be plenty of food and live entertainment, featuring renowned blues and jazz vocalist Lady Mem’fis and blues legend Bobbie Spider Webb." Check out more at SF Bay View. more ›

Did you attend the French Laundry's epic holiday party last night? Of course you didn't, you plebeian. Neither did we. Bunrab, however, did. They have loads of photos from last night's gastronomic gathering in Yountville to prove it, including girls dressed as extras from A Little Night Music, Thomas Keller and a bowl of What-Am-I-Chopped-Chicken-Liver (technically, that's not what it's called but wouldn't it be a goddamn scream if Keller started naming his dishes the Rachael Ray way?), brilliant Inside Scoop editor Paolo Lucchesi, and a block of super-fancy ice. [Bunrab] more ›

Not just reserved for drunken cyclists at Zeitgeist, tamales are a savory and sweet holiday treat during the holiday season for many South and Central American countries. So, in lieu of making the traditional crown roast or figgy pudding come Christ's birthday, order some tasty tamales from Mijita instead. more ›

A public service announcement from the Examiner: an MTA program to encourage carpooling and hopefully ease holiday congestion begins tomorrow and runs until December 26th at eight different city garages. The program offers one hour of free parking to vehicles with three occupants, or two free hours to those with four or more, and is good from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (except at Civic Center, which is weekends-only). Check the list of garages on the MTA site here and please warn us before you start unloading your minivan full of hellions, OK? [Examiner] more ›

Before next Thursday presses thankful vibes upon us all, let's take a moment to talk about some of the more egregious Thanksgiving dinner pet peeves. Perhaps we can nib them in the bud this year? Let's begin: more ›

A friendly and patriotic reminders: San Francisco Veterans Day Parade begins at 11 a.m., starting along Second and Market Streets.It will then head up Market to Seventh and McAllister, ending at Civic Center Plaza. For information on similar parades happening throughout the Bay Area, visit KTVU. Er, scratch that. Yeah.The parade happened on Sunday. Heh. Nevermind. Ahem. Carry on... more ›