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TODAY: FREE Lessons on Broke-Ass Living at Union Square
Today (that’s Wednesday – get with it), the Union Square Greenmarket will host an additional event called New Green City. Brought to you by the non-profit GrowNYC, the all-day “FREE event full of action and dialogue” will feature various workshops on sustainability, urban farming, bike sharing, recycling, and even solar

FREE Mini Burgers at Super Duper
Aside from FREE booze, FREE food is probably what the broke ass takes advantage of most. And it’s easier to find than you might think. Here’s your spot for the day. Super Duper Burgers will be giving away FREE mini burgers on Monday, April 30 beginning at 3:00p.m. All four

The 2025 SF Beer Passport is Here!
Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 28 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 28 of the finest locally

Underwear Party and FREE Stuff at Desigual in Union Square
Sure it’s freezing out in SF right now, but you won’t let that stop you from getting FREE stuff will you? Desigual, a funky Spanish clothing brand with a store in Union Square, is throwing their Undie Party this Friday, March 2nd. The first 100 people who show up get

Catch ‘Tales of the City’ Before It’s Gone!
The curtain will be dropping soon over A.C.T.’s Geary Theatre as the musical incarnation of Armistead Maupin’s ‘Tales of the City’ comes to the end of it’s maiden engagement in the town of it’s conception on July 31st. If the hijinks and rites of passage of those gentle children atop Russian Hill were

Sandwichian Rhapsody at Fredi
“Can anybody fiiiiind meeeeee… a sandwiiiiich to looooooove?” This is the question Fredi, a sandwich bar tribute to Freddie Mercury, wants to answer with a big glammy “Yes.” Located near Union Square, I’m pumped to have a new place to nosh beyond free samples from Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.

Curbing Consumption: A Money-Saving Lecture for Broke Asses
Despite its annoying, clipboard-carrying solicitors stationed on the sidewalk outside every grocery store in this town, Greenpeace’s heart has always been in the right place. So it’s fitting that former Greenpeace CEO Paul Gilding is the brains behind tonight’s talk, “Curbing Consumption: Forming a New Economic Model,” sponsored by the

World Pillow Fight Day at Union Square
Are you passive aggressive, love flash mobs, or really just enjoy the cathartic act of hitting strangers in the face? Well you’re in luck. because today is your day with International Pillow Fight Day. In its sixth year running, New Yorkers have flocked to Union Square and all over the world

Half-Price Tickets to Absolutely San Francisco
Haven’t you seen this lady selling “green buds” on Haight St.? Always wanted to go to a musical, but could never really afford it? Don’t miss your chance to see a hilarious performance about life in San Francisco for half-price this weekend only! Back by popular demand after its three