David Sedaris' Santaland Diaries tickets are available for holiday performances at San Francisco's Eureka Theatre (December 28, 29, 30, 2011). Get a great deal (half off) for the show that has become the unholiday tradition for both critics and audiences. Named by some as “America’s premiere humorist,” Sedaris creates a brilliant evocation … [Read more...]
For a cool day (or night) of fun with friends and family, head over to Downtown Ice in San Jose, the skating rink in the Circle of Palms Plaza. You can save half off the ticket price (or a couple bucks at the gate) with the discounts listed below for the winter 2011 - 2012 seasib. Admission includes ice time and rental skates. "Head to Downtown … [Read more...]
When the weather gets warmer, people cool off by heading west to the San Mateo Coastside. Here 's how to get big discounts at several favorite restaurants along Half Moon Bay. For good and unbelievably cheap Mexican chow, stop into the Happy Taco (at the strip mall on Hwy 92 and Main Street) before heading to the beach. But for crazy good deals at … [Read more...]
Holiday Ice is in full swing at all three Sharks Ice locations. If you're in San Jose, Oakland, or Fremont, you can enjoy 50% off a second session of public ice skating through the holidays. "All Holiday Ice Sessions are “skate one session, and get the second session 50% off.” Sharks Ice presents a spectacular Holiday Ice celebration! Enjoy … [Read more...]
Coyote Point Museum has changed its name to CuriOdyssey. And, they've made a few upgrades and improvements. To celebrate, they're offering 25% off off admission to Bay Area On The Cheap readers when you use promo code "BUTTERFLY" at the door. Check it out over at Coyote Point in San Mateo. “The impetus for change arose because our name no … [Read more...]
Children’s Fairyland, the Bay area's magical, non-commercial, non-electronic fantasy land for kids in Oakland, is running a special half off deal -- only $8 for two admissions (normal value $16) through Mamapedia this weekend. The vouchers are good anytime for a year. All rides and entertainment, including puppet shows, are included in the … [Read more...]
Suzanne Vega, the folk singer graces the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco. Get the best price on tickets here, starting at free, so you just pay the ticket fees. "Seven-time Grammy Award winner Suzanne Vega performs in San Francisco. For three decades, she's been one of the American contemporary folk music scene's leading figures. … [Read more...]
"Celebrate Sonoma Day" is Sunday, June 6, 2010, and on that day Sonoma residents can get into the Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival at Infineon Raceway for half price ($20). Children 12 and under get in free. The day's events--which include the Wine Country Pavilion with regional wines and cuisine--are set up especially for Sonoma Valley … [Read more...]
Alameda Civic Ballet joins The Nutcracker crusade with this holiday family favorite at Kofman Theatre (December 18-19, 2010). Take your little sugar plums to this year's ballet and save a bundle. "A cast of more than 100 dancers -- ranging in age from 3 to 60 -- brings The Nutcracker to life in Alameda Civic Ballet's sixth annual production of the … [Read more...]
The genie steals the show in this delightful stage version of Disney's Aladdin at Berkeley Playhouse, a program of the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. Regular tickets are $33, but you can get them for $15 (plus $5 fees). This west coast premiere of Disney’s animated tale features all the familiar characters and songs your children know and … [Read more...]
