Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 01:12:25 -0700 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:12:25 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Bay-to-Breakers-Draws-Thousands-to-City-207977401.html Sat, 18 May 2013 11:07:36 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/187*120/Galib+Ahmad_1.jpg
San Francisco police and other city departments are preparing for the 102nd Bay to Breakers race on Sunday with added security measures following the bombings at the Boston Marathon last month.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Hooters-Welcomes-Moms-With-Kids-for-Mothers-Day-206997031.html Fri, 10 May 2013 16:07:26 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/hooters1.jpg
The chain famous for buffalo wings served by waitresses clad in tight tank tops and short shorts, Hooters will attempt to draw more women into its restaurants this Mother’s Day, May 12, 2012, with a free...

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Plans-for-Castro-Strip-Club-Sets-Neighborhood-Abuzz-206338331.html Mon, 06 May 2013 16:15:26 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/180*120/sarahpalineffigy.jpg
Plans to open up an expensive, upscale male strip club in the Castro have created quite the stir.

Photo Credit: Adam Lau

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/blogs/the-city/Rolling-Stones-Play-Bay-Area-This-Week-206137941.html Sun, 05 May 2013 14:43:19 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/180*120/156942071.jpg
Band to perform in Oakland and San Jose in the coming days

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Ian Gavan

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Comedian-Kristen-Schaal-Play-Nob-Hill-Masonic-206122061.html Sat, 04 May 2013 16:25:39 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/2010bobsburgers2.jpg
Fans of comedian Kristen Schaal’s character, Louise, on the hit, animated show, “Bob’s Burgers,” better bust out their bunny ears because she will be sporting some in San Francisco next Saturday.

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A local law in Pershing County, Nevada -- where Burning Man is held every year -- seeks to extract new fees from the event, according to organizers, who have sued.

Photo Credit: Josh Keppel

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-40th-Anniversary-Tribute-204930591.html Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:35:41 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/218*120/Rocky+Tribute+poster+cropped.jpg
As originator of the role of Magenta, the demented Transylvanian housekeeper, actress Patricia Quinn has seen her share of screenings of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Photo Credit: Chris Hatfield

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Coachella-Week-2-203920491.html Wed, 01 May 2013 11:17:14 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/180*120/167091636.jpg
Check out the action at the second week of Coachella.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/New-San-Francisco-Exploratorium-Museum-202230551.html Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:41:29 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*120/exploritoriummirror.JPG
Here's a look at just some of the magic inside the new SF Exploratorium

Photo Credit: Joe Rosato Jr.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Exploratorium-Lifts-Curtain-For-Museum-Sneak-Peek-202223241.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:29:53 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*120/exploratoriumview.JPG
San Francisco Exploratorium set to open in new $300M digs

Photo Credit: Joe Rosato Jr.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Collection-of-Short-Films-and-Comedy-With-Bay-Area-Connection-202167851.html Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:34:40 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/180*120/lyon.jpg
On Thursday, Lyon is presenting “Say Hello to My Little Funny,” a unique collection of short films made by comedians with filmmakers who have strong ties to the Bay Area comedy scene.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Grant Lyon

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Sculpture-Park-Rises-Up-in-Oakland-201720251.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:33:24 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/218*120/sculpture4.jpg
Many people are surprised to find the structures.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Sculpture-Park-Rises-Up-in-Downtown-Oakland-201719881.html Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:41:19 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/218*120/sculpture4.jpg
A former parking garage in downtown Oakland is transforming into a showcase for art.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/MOMA-Packing-Up-for-a-Big-Move/201356801 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:27:39 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*120/moma1.jpg
With the days counting down until San Francisco's MOMA two-year planned hiatus for renovations, workers are busily packing up nearly 30,000 pieces of art for the big move. Joe Rosato Jr. reports.

Photo Credit: Joe Rosato Jr.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Star-Wars-at-the-San-Jose-Tech-Museum-200471021.html Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:29:00 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/181*120/StarWars03.28.13.jpg
The latest exhibit to arrive at the Tech Museum in San Jose is all about Star Wars.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Anti-Flag-Plays-Oakland-Metro-Operahouse-for-20th-Anniversary-199261231.html Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:33:53 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/186*120/Anti-Flag1.jpg
Calling all Punk Rockers of all ages - one of the most notable shows will be going on not only tonight, but tomorrow, too.

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Tourettes Without Regrets is part stand-up comedy, burlesque, spoken word, slideshow and vaudeville.

Photo Credit: Jamie DeWolf

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Grand-Princess-Makes-Debut-Docking-at-Pier-35-198641681.html Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:15:18 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/214*120/cruiseship3.jpg
San Francisco became the official port of call for the ship Grand Princess Saturday.

Photo Credit: Josh Keppel

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Raw-Video_-Grand-Princess-Cruise-Comes-to-Port/198621641 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:53:31 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/214*120/cruiseship3.jpg
People who love to cruise can now do it out of the Bay Area.

Photo Credit: Josh Keppel

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Secrets-of-Bay-Area-Revealed-This-Weekend/198556551 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:43:20 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/bayareahistory.jpg
Historic artifacts, from the infamous escape from Alcatraz and the San Francisco Presidio are yours to peruse this weekend only when the National Park Service opens its

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/San-Franciscos-Rocket-Ship-Prepares-for-Blast-Off-198540691.html Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:34:05 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/rocketship.jpg
One of San Francisco's most beloved pieces of public art is heading off to the firmament in search of new uncharted territory.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Iggy-and-The-Stooges-Rock-N-Roll-at-SXSW-198522161.html Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:02:34 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*120/iggy4.JPG
Iggy and The Stooges took the stage at The Mohawk Wednesday at SXSW, the annual musical, tech and film conference in Austin, Tex.

Photo Credit: Robert Wellington

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Alcohol-Bar-Service-4-am-Expanded-Hours-197993871.html Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:24:12 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/cocktails5.jpg
California law currently allows alcohol service until 2 a.m., but Senate Bill 635 would expand hours until 4 a.m.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/San-Francisco-Symphony-Goes-on-Strike-197824351.html Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:17:46 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/211*120/symphonyphoto.jpg
The strike means that the East Coast tour is on the line.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/George-Lucas-Plays-Role-of-Father-Tonight-on-Syfy-197695511.html Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:57:28 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/NUP_153368_0237.jpg
Movie legend George Lucas is playing the role of supportive dad this week as he makes an appearance on the Syfy Channel's reality show "Robot Combat League."

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/HBO-Shoot-Shuts-Down-Palo-Altos-University-Ave-197496341.html Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:55:03 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/180*120/stevejobs128298046.jpg
Traffic delays are expected on several Palo Alto streets today while crews film an upcoming comedy TV series about Silicon Valley

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Hoodslam-Wrestling-Show-Comes-to-Bay-Area-195708081.html Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:00:06 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/hoodslam.jpg
The cast at Oakland's Hoodslam Wrestling show are anxious to break any previous wrestling stereotypes.

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Bob Weir, the former Grateful Dead guitarist, took issue with his audience's behavior at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley.

Photo Credit: Steve Covault

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/George-Lucas-Has-Plans-for-Former-Presidio-Commissary-195744681.html Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:55:01 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/george-lucas-r2d2.jpg
One proposal for the Presidio is a museum from a Galaxy far far away

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Leia-Is-Back-Carrie-Fisher-In-New-Star-Wars-195683691.html Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:43:59 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/AP110407060109.jpg
Carrie Fisher told a local publication in Florida that she will appear in the next episode of "Star Wars."

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Bay-Bridge-Lights-Up-With-New-Art-Installation/195475891 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:34:16 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/baybridgelightsfromnewangle.jpg
A new art installation has the Bay Bridge in San Francisco outshining even the Golden Gate Bridge. Joe Rosato Jr. explains what sparked the idea to string 25,000 lights on the Bay Bridge.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Bay-Bridge-Light-Display-Debuts-195457311.html Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:04:55 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/m5baybridgelighting_8508139_722x406_20833347742.jpg
For the first time in its 75 year history, the Bay Bridge was set to outshine its famous cousin the Golden Gate.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Bay-Area-Teacher-Gets-Film-Into-Cinequest-193881581.html Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:40:22 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/cinequest2011crop.JPG
Drama teacher gets graphic novel made into a movie

Photo Credit: Mathew Luschek

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Mike-Tyson-Bares-His-Past-in-The-Undisputed-Truth-194081211.html Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:21:31 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/180*120/156502194.jpg
One man show runs through Sunday at San Francisco's Orpheum Theater.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/The-Residents-Wonder-of-Weird-in-California-193344481.html Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:12:43 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/180*120/Residents+WoW-001.JPG
Avant-garde Bay Area group together for over 40 years plays San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Cruz.

Photo Credit: Josh Keppel

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/The-Residents-Wrap-Up-Wonder-of-Weird-in-CA-193335591.html Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:23:48 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/Residents+WoW-016.JPG
The last U.S. date on the Wonder of Weird tour is Thursday night at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz. Known as "The Residents," the group bills itself as the ultimate offpower power trio with 60...

Photo Credit: Josh Keppel

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Chinese-New-Year-Parade-This-Weekend-192163471.html Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:01:18 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/GoldenDragon79615756.jpg
San Francisco is always busy on a Saturday night, but no more so than on the Saturday night of the Chinese New Year Parade.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/When-Smoking-Marijuana-Will-Get-You-Kicked-Out-of-a-Concert-192154951.html Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:25:47 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/173*120/The+Who+300_9551.JPG
Using cannabis is a common sight at many Bay Area concerts. But it got a couple kicked out of The Who in Oakland.

Photo Credit: Steve Covault

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SF band celebrates 40 years with Wonder of Weird tour, stopping at Bimbos in SF on Sunday Feb. 24 and The Rio Theater in Santa Cruz on Feb. 28.

Photo Credit: Josh Keppel

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/events/Fiery-Farewell-For-Beachside-Piano-191705991.html Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:27:19 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/pianoburningphoto.jpg
It was a fiery send off for an old piano that had graced a bluff of Half Moon Bay since the beginning of the month.

Photo Credit: Lars Howlett

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