cool activities for seniors in the bay area

If you’re feeling a little feisty this Valentine’s Day join the crowds (1,000 people generally show up) for the annual Pillow Fight from 5pm to 12 at Justin Herman Plaza. Synthetic pillows are safer but if feathers start flying be sure to being a mask or bandana to protect yourself. And show your gratitude by […]

One of the most heartfelt things you might want to do this Valentine’s Day (this Friday) is head off to  Vitalent (formerly Blood Centers of the Pacific) and donate your precious plasma. Best to call first and see if you need to make an appointment. I am sure they are looking for just your type.

Here comes the second Monday in February and in case you weren’t told, every year this day is Clean Out Your Computer Day. Don’t ask me who decided this but isn’t it time to delete old files and programs which muddy up your computer’s memory and slow down everything you try to do online. Really […]

Joker? Parasite? Once Upon a Time in Hollywood? Pick the winners at this year’s Academy Awards and you could receive free movie passes for a year here. All you have to do is attend the screening of the tv extravaganza at the Balboa Theater starting this Sunday at 3. Your host Dominique Gelin is sure […]

If you are interested in seeing the town’s subculture of spellbinders, make plans to check out the 5th annual Fog City Magic Fest at the Exit Theater from February 5-8, for hours and hours of mind bending reality. Included are family shows, social media events,  magic book clubs and all headlined by a 3-time Magic […]

Did you know that tulips were named after the Turkish word for turbans? They become so coveted that at one time one rare bulb sold for more than a house. If you can’t get enough of these lily beauties drop by Pier 39 from February 8-17 to catch Tulipmania, a massive display of over 39,000 […]

Even though the Giants’ season opener is 2 months away, you can celebrate early at KNBR’s 27th FanFest this Saturday from 10am to 3pm at Oracle Park. Have a pretty free field day checking out the place, catching live KNBR broadcasts including team interviews, play catch, take a selfie with World Series trophies and, if […]

For anyone nostalgic for the titillations of yesteryear, pack yourself off to First Fridays Burlesque this week at the Stork Club in Oakland where minimally dressed ladies will be entertaining you starting at 12 pm. Keep your eyes out for a weird Show Circus Creature Theater. Cover charge for this semi-uncovered show is $5.