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The Week of August 25th For San Francisco, CA 94109

Singer-Songwriter Tim Hockenberry at the Rrazz Room

Rrazz Room @ Hotel Nikko (San Francisco, CA)
Monday, Aug. 25 2008 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $32.50   Our Price: $16.25*
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Already well known to local audiences, singer-songwriter Tim Hockenberry has been called "the great American voice" and the "the best singer in the Bay Area." He'll be performing his songs, including material from his new album "Back In Your Arms" (due in May on About Records), with a revolving roster of talented guest musicians which promises to make each show a new and exciting experience.  Learn More

Comedian Joe Bartnick at Club Deluxe, with Guest Larry "Bubbles" Brown

Club Deluxe (San Francisco, CA)
Monday, Aug. 25 2008 @ 9:00pm
Full Price: $10.00   Our Price: FREE - $5.00*
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Joe Bartnick's comedy has been called not dirty but morally corrupt. Bill Burr called Joe "mellow and loud" because his easy-going style belies his razor sharp tongue. He has performed on Dave Attell's Insomniac Tour, the Comedy Central Live Tour, and National Lampoon Radio. Special guest Larry "Bubbles" Brown recently performed on The Late Show with David Letterman.  Learn More

Massage, Facials & Beauty at re:fresh Spa in San Francisco

Re:fresh Day Spa, San Francisco (San Francisco, CA)
Tuesday, Aug. 26 2008 @ Various Times
Wednesday, Aug. 27 2008 @ Various Times
and 3 more dates.
Full Price: $120.00   Our Price: $60.00*
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Indulge in a luxurious spa treatment at re:fresh, the gorgeous day spa that SanFrancisco.com calls a "rare San Francisco spa haven." Choose from a Deep Tissue Massage, Botanical Bliss Facial, Aloe Valerian Wrap and other lush treatments.  Learn More

Hobnobbing with Gobs of Snobs: Walking Tour of Nob Hill

Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill (San Francisco, CA)
Tuesday, Aug. 26 2008 @ 1:00pm
Full Price: $30.00   Our Price: $15.00*
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Insider trading, bribery, graft and all sorts of dirty money are behind the major players on Nob Hill. See how The Big 4 (the Railroad Barons) and The Little 4 (the Silver Kings) spent their ill-gotten booty, and visit beautiful Union Square, America's favorite shopping district. Cover 12 blocks in about two hours.  Learn More

Chekov's Tragicomedy Uncle Vanya from California Shakespeare Theater 

Bruns Amphitheater (Orinda, CA)
Tuesday, Aug. 26 2008 @ 7:30pm
Wednesday, Aug. 27 2008 @ 7:30pm
and 2 more dates.
Full Price: $32.00 - $47.00   Our Price: FREE - $23.50*
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Love...regrets...gunshots. Romantic entanglements upset life on a Russian estate in Chekhov's tragicomic masterpiece of yearning and regret. At times heartbreaking and hilarious, Uncle Vanya centers on a professor who moves back into his rural home with his young wife, disturbing the quiet lives of everyone in the household.  Learn More

San Francisco in a Nutshell—Comedy Walking Tour

San Francisco in a Nutshell Tour (San Francisco, CA)
Wednesday, Aug. 27 2008 @ 1:00pm
Friday, Aug. 29 2008 @ 1:00pm
Full Price: $30.00   Our Price: $15.00*
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Learn 150 years of the city's history in a two-hour walking tour full of facts, fun, and frivolity. Discover how the unique history of San Francisco formed its quirky personality of today on this flat tour from Union Square to the foot of Market Street. Laughter guaranteed!  Learn More

Hit Musical Cabaret at SF Playhouse

The SF Playhouse (San Francisco, CA)
Wednesday, Aug. 27 2008 @ 8:00pm
Thursday, Aug. 28 2008 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more dates.
Full Price: $40.00   Our Price: $20.00*
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The SF Playhouse presents the landmark musical that turns Berlin of 1931 into a dark and sexually charged haven of decadence as the outside world prepares for war. Inside the infamous Kit Kat Club, a romance develops between an American writer and an English cabaret performer.  Learn More

Bad Habits: Terrence McNally's Comic Play at Theatre Rhinoceros

Theatre Rhinoceros (San Francisco, CA)
Wednesday, Aug. 27 2008 @ 8:00pm
Thursday, Aug. 28 2008 @ 8:00pm
and 2 more dates.
Full Price: $25.00   Our Price: $12.50*
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Square Mama Productions presents their inaugural show: Bad Habits, by well-known playwright Terrence McNally. The show is about two competing medical facilities that treat people for their bad habits; one cures by suppressing every possible pleasure, while the other encourages patients to take on all the bad habits they can imagine.  Learn More

2boys.tv, an Eclectic, Multimedia Drag Performance

New Conservatory Theatre Center (San Francisco, CA)
Wednesday, Aug. 27 2008 @ 8:00pm
Thursday, Aug. 28 2008 @ 8:00pm
and 2 more dates.
Full Price: $28.00 - $34.00   Our Price: $14.00 - $17.00*
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NCTC presents the San Francisco Premiere of 2boys.tv, where the darlings of the Montreal cult cabaret scene deliver a riotous evening of absurd, eclectic, and multimedia drag performance. 2boys.tv incorporates an inimitable blend of burlesque, video projections, opera, show tunes and old films in a two-part evening specifically designed for The New Conservatory Theatre Center.  Learn More

World Premiere Comedy Friends Are Forever at New Conservatory Theatre Center

New Conservatory Theatre Center (San Francisco, CA)
Wednesday, Aug. 27 2008 @ 8:00pm
Thursday, Aug. 28 2008 @ 8:00pm
and 2 more dates.
Full Price: $22.00 - $34.00   Our Price: $11.00 - $17.00*
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NCTC presents the world premiere of Tom W. Kelly's new comedy. Friends Are Forever follows three gay couples as they explore friendship, love and fidelity. Friendships between the couples are humorously tested when indiscretions and secrets are unexpectedly exposed. Witty dialogue, likeably eccentric characters, and quick-fire pacing all merge into a provocatively fun-filled evening.  Learn More

T.V. Star-Comedian D.L. Hughley at Cobb's Comedy Club

Cobb's Comedy Club (San Francisco, CA)
Thursday, Aug. 28 2008 @ 8:00pm
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 8:00pm
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 10:15pm
Full Price: $32.50 - $35.50   Our Price: SOLD OUT*
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D.L. Hughley, star of The Original Kings of Comedy and the hit sitcom The Hughleys, headlines at Cobb's Comedy Club. Hughley recently had his fourth hour-long HBO special, Unapologetic, and became the newest host of the network's long-running stand-up showcase Def Comedy Jam.  Learn More

Facial and Body Therapies from Caramella Skin Couture

Caramella Skin Couture (San Francisco, CA)
Thursday, Aug. 28 2008 @ Various Times
Full Price: $110.00 - $120.00   Our Price: SOLD OUT*
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Caramella Skin Couture combines traditional European skin and body care with the latest advances in facial therapy and body sculpting. The spa offers a variety of luxurious, effective treatments.  Learn More

Gourmet Dinner and a Show: The Spectacular Teatro ZinZanni

Teatro ZinZanni (San Francisco, CA)
Thursday, Aug. 28 2008 @ 6:00pm
Friday, Aug. 29 2008 @ 6:00pm
Full Price: $124.50 - $143.50   Our Price: $78.00*
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Set along San Francisco's historic waterfront, Teatro ZinZanni is a bewitching evening of European cabaret, cirque, divas and madmen, spectacle and sensuality with live music and a gourmet five-course dinner — set in the nightclub of your dreams. Now in its seventh year, Teatro ZinZanni has become a Bay Area entertainment institution.  Learn More

Dinner and a Show: Tony n' Tina's Wedding Dinner Comedy

Swiss Louis Restaurant (San Francisco, CA)
Thursday, Aug. 28 2008 @ 7:00pm
Friday, Aug. 29 2008 @ 7:00pm
and 2 more dates.
Full Price: $115.00   Our Price: $57.50*
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Be a guest at this hysterical satirical Italian-American wedding, and you won't just see a show — you'll be a part of it! The fun starts with the happy couple's wedding ceremony, then it's time for the all-inclusive reception featuring a family-style pasta dinner, champagne toast, wedding cake, dancing and lots of laughs!  Learn More

Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland Athletics 

McAfee Coliseum of Oakland (Oakland, CA)
Thursday, Aug. 28 2008 @ 7:05pm
Full Price: $30.00   Our Price: $16.00*
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The Oakland Athletics host the Minnesota Twins at McAfee Coliseum for a four game series. The Twins are powered by 2008 Homerun Derby winner Justin Morneau, while the A's feature a blend of young and veteran players in Kurt Suzuki and Frank Thomas.  Learn More

Fool For Love: Actors Theatre of San Francisco Presents Sam Shepard's Gritty, Surreal Drama

Actors Theatre San Francisco (San Francisco, CA)
Thursday, Aug. 28 2008 @ 8:00pm
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more dates.
Full Price: $30.00   Our Price: $15.00*
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Actors Theatre of San Francisco presents Sam Shepard's Fool For Love. The acclaimed play tells the tumultuous story of Eddie and May, two ex-lovers who battle in a motel room in a surreal version of the American West.  Learn More

Beach Blanket Babylon at Club Fugazi

Club Fugazi (San Francisco, CA)
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 6:30pm
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 9:30pm
Full Price: $49.00   Our Price: $24.50*
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See the best-loved musical comedy revue that has been wowing audiences for more than 30 years: Beach Blanket Babylon! This zany musical spoof of pop culture is world-renowned for its extravagant costumes, huge hats and biting satire.  Learn More

Vampire Tour of San Francisco - The Best of the Bay! 

Vampire Tour of San Francisco (San Francisco, CA)
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: $10.00*
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Explore the Gothic side of San Francisco's Nob Hill with this incredible Vampire Tour, led by Mina Harker, a real vampress. This tour has been delighting Goldstar Events' customers since January 2004!  Learn More

Big City Improv at the Shelton Theater

The Shelton Theater (San Francisco, CA)
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 10:00pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: FREE - $10.00*
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The award-winning Big City Improv performs improvisational comedy in the style of TV's Whose Line Is It Anyway? and they are appearing live at The Shelton Theatre.  Learn More

Shopping! The Musical - A Brand New Musical Comedy Revue

The Shelton Theater (San Francisco, CA)
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $29.00   Our Price: $14.50*
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Shopping! The Musical is a new musical comedy revue by award-winning writer Morris Bobrow about everyone's second favorite (in some cases, favorite) activity. Hilarious songs and sketches about the frustrations, annoyances and occasional joys of shopping — how men and women do it, dealing with customers, clerks and store environments, shopping online and on TV and other familiar situations.  Learn More

Dinner-Dance Cruise on the Bay with Hornblower Cruises

Hornblower Cruises and Events (San Francisco, CA)
Friday, Aug. 29 2008 @ 7:30pm
Full Price: $96.30   Our Price: SOLD OUT*
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Enjoy a beautiful sunset on the water and then return to the shimmering city lights while enjoying a delicious dinner prepared fresh onboard by Hornblower's chefs. Spend the rest of the cruise dancing to live music. The trip includes a 2 ½-hour cruise, four-course dinner, cash bar, live band, and breathtaking bay views.  Learn More

Luxurious Hornblower Supper Club Cruise — Dinner and Dancing

Hornblower Cruises and Events (San Francisco, CA)
Friday, Aug. 29 2008 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 7:30pm
Full Price: $86.06   Our Price: $43.54*
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Hornblower presents its luxurious three-hour Supper Club Cruise. Sip signature cocktails, enjoy a gourmet meal featuring small plates and a fountain of chocolate, and dance — all against the backdrop of the San Francisco skyline.  Learn More

Insignificant Others: Love Unfolds In The City

Theatre 39 (San Francisco, CA)
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $46.00   Our Price: $9.95 - $23.00*
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This musical, transferring to Pier 39 after a successful run at the Zeum Theater, tells a tale of love and friendship. Five friends move to San Francisco from the Midwest, only to find themselves falling in love with each other, with the city itself, and facing any number of challenges to that love. Sexuality, faith and the ups and downs of love all come together for a rollicking, romantic, magical musical.  Learn More

The Ballad of Edgar Cayce, a Bluegrass Operetta, from Construction Crew Theater

Traveling Jewish Theatre (San Francisco, CA)
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: $10.00*
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The Ballad of Edgar Cayce is a unique dramatic interpretation of a unique American life. True to the facts, the play channels the vagaries of a gifted and prophetic man. Drawing from the over 14,000 readings Cayce did while in a trance state, this play paints a rich portrait of one who lived his life on both the material and spiritual planes.  Learn More

Comedy Skittish by National Lampoon's Bruce Moody

Stage Werx (San Francisco, CA)
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $20.00   Our Price: $10.00*

Written by The National Lampoon's Bruce Moody, Skittish brings you six comedies of great variety, each one for two actors, two chairs, a table, and a door. This is fun for the whole family. No bad language, no violence, but a chance to laugh yourself silly and smile yourself happy. Directed by the renowned Argentinean director Alfredo Fidani.  Learn More

I Feel a Thong Coming On: A Musical Comedy Cabaret Starring Tom Orr

New Conservatory Theatre Center (San Francisco, CA)
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $28.00   Our Price: $14.00*
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Tom Orr stars in his one-man songfest, I Feel a Thong Coming On — "a musical comedy cabaret for consenting adults only." His provocative lyrics are set to familiar melodies from musicals such as Wicked, Aida, The Producers, Annie, Oklahoma!, Hello, Dolly!, Gypsy, Funny Girl, Hairspray and more, all with a fun, raunchy twist!  Learn More

Judy, Judy, Judy: A Cabaret Tribute to the Songs of Judy Garland at the Lesher Center

Lesher Center for the Arts (Walnut Creek, CA)
Friday, Aug. 29 2008 @ 8:15pm
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 8:15pm
Full Price: $25.00   Our Price: $12.50*
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Judy, Judy, Judy celebrates songs made famous by the legendary Judy Garland in her movies, recordings, TV appearances and concerts. Accomplished Bay Area cabaret singers Pamela Brooks, Tielle Baker, ML Parr and Barry Lloyd perform Garland's classics, including "Come Rain or Come Shine," "The Man That Got Away," "For Me and My Gal", and "Over the Rainbow."  Learn More

The Best Man: Gore Vidal's Classic Political Satire at Aurora Theatre

Aurora Theatre (Berkeley, CA)
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $42.00   Our Price: $21.00*
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Aurora Theatre presents Gore Vidal's The Best Man. This sophisticated comedy tells the story of two men battling for the Presidential nomination, both of whom must choose between mudslinging and campaigning on the issues. Written in 1960, this seminal political satire remains both relevant and funny.  Learn More

A Tribute to Streisand with Simply Barbra, Starring Steven Brinberg

Rrazz Room @ Hotel Nikko (San Francisco, CA)
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $40.00   Our Price: $20.00*
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Steven Brinberg is the premier Barbra Streisand impressionist, performing his incredible show, Simply Barbra, to international acclaim both on stage and television. Simply Barbra pays homage to all that is Streisand with both affection and respect. Brinberg does not lip-sync his performances but accurately portrays Streisand with his own voice. With more than a decade of performing experience, Brinberg's show has him in demand worldwide.  Learn More

Champagne Brunch Cruise of San Francisco Bay

Hornblower Cruises and Events (San Francisco, CA)
Saturday, Aug. 30 2008 @ 11:30am
Full Price: $75.15   Our Price: SOLD OUT*
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There's no better way to spend a beautiful Sunday morning/afternoon than cruising the picturesque SF Bay! Hornblower Cruises presents a wonderful 2-hour cruise, featuring a delicious brunch and champagne.  Learn More

"Come Out to the Castro" — Comedian-Led Walking Tour

Castro Walking Tour (San Francisco, CA)
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 2:00pm
Full Price: $30.00   Our Price: $15.00*
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Join FOOT for a fun, funny and informative "outing" in one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. You'll learn about the characters, places and events that created the Castro, plus there's games, quizzes and fun!  Learn More

Naked Comedy — Live Stand-Up Comedy at the Clubhouse!

The Clubhouse @ SF Comedy College (San Francisco, CA)
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 9:00pm (Joe Klocek)
Full Price: $12.00   Our Price: $6.00*
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No additives, no preservatives—just good stand-up comedy. This comedy showcase features some of the best comedians in town, including those local favorites from the bigger clubs—without the two-drink minimum of those other clubs. Lineups change every week, so check the Clubhouse website for the latest updates.  Learn More

Secret Improv Society: SF Underground Improvisation

The Shelton Theater (San Francisco, CA)
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 10:00pm
Full Price: $15.00   Our Price: FREE - $7.50*
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Secret Improv Society's popular theatrical shows blend improvised theater, comedy and music to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The company features a guest host each week. San Francisco's best improvisers, comedians and musicians join the quick-witted cast in applying their unique creative process to whatever the audience throws their way. Hilarious drama, serious comedy using audience suggestions and willing volunteers to create characters, scenes, stories, songs and themes. It's jazz theater.  Learn More

Shakespeare Under the Stars at Stinson: A Midsummer Night's Dream 

Hamilton Amphitheatre (Novato, CA)
Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 6:00pm
Full Price: $18.00 - $25.00   Our Price: $9.00 - $12.50*
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When phosphorescent beams of passion mingle with the dark mysteries of the Athenian Wood, the resulting alchemy dares those under its influence to take risks not ordinarily embraced. Young lovers, an honest tradesman with theatrical aspirations, and a fairy queen feverishly pursue each other through a love potion-fueled night.  Learn More

Shanghai San Francisco: Interactive Theatre on the Streets of the City 

Coit Tower (San Francisco, CA)
Saturday, Aug. 30 2008 @ Various Times
Full Price: $40.00   Our Price: $25.00*
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Immerse yourself in a world of fun and mystery while seeing the city from an entirely new perspective. Incorporating the best of interactive theatre and sketch comedy, Shanghai San Francisco is a live choose-your-own-adventure. Instead of sitting in a theatre, you embark on a mission through the city, seeking out actors on the streets, in charming bars and swanky restaurants.  Learn More

Oakland Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins: Fireworks Night at McAfee Coliseum 

McAfee Coliseum of Oakland (Oakland, CA)
Saturday, Aug. 30 2008 @ 6:05pm
Full Price: $30.00   Our Price: $16.00*
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The Oakland Athletics present Fireworks Night. Head out to the ballpark for an exciting Saturday night baseball game, as the A's host Justin Morneau, Joe Mauer, and the Minnesota Twins. Then, stick around afterwards for a spectacular post-game fireworks display.  Learn More

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