ABCey’s Weekend Lineup 6/16-6/18

It’s almost Friday! ABCey brings you the Weekend Lineup for the best upcoming events in the Bay Area! There is everything from music and food festivals to a relaxing Father’s Day bike ride through the San Francisco Zoo!

Weekend Lineup: San Francisco’s World Refugee Day

Weekend Lineup: World Refugee Day SF

Friday June 16th | 12-3:30pm | Free Admission | Mission District, 1850 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA

You don’t want to miss San Francisco’s World Refugee Day! It’s fun and it’s for a good cause! The days consists of cultural performances, international food, music, speakers, a talent show, a costume show and more to commemorate the bravery and contributions of refugees!

Phono Del Sol Music and Food Festival Weekend Lineup: Phono Del Sol Music and Food Festival

Saturday June 17th | 12-7pm | General Admission $29 | Potrero Del Sol Park (La Raza), 1500 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA

Phono Del Sol is a music & food festival that has an awesome lineup with 10 bands that will be performing all day long! There will also be 10 food trucks with an assortment of different types cuisine as well as a skate park! This festival is an all-age friendly event that will be the highlight of your weekend!

Presidio Kite Festival

Weekend Lineup: Presidio Kite Festival

Saturday June 17th | 12pm-5pm | Free Admission | Main Parade Ground, 103 Montgomery St, San Francisco, California 94129

Make your dad feel extra special this year and take him to the Presidio Kite Festival! This family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day Weekend! Get your whole family together and head out to Presidio Park for some fun in the sun!

Raise the Temple!

Weekend Lineup: Raise the Temple (Burning Man Temple)

Saturday June 17th | 2-10pm | General Admission $20-$27 The Midway, 900 Marin Street, San Francisco, CA 94124

This day filled with music, art, and wellness is a fundraiser for the 2017 Temple at Burning Man! Come and show your support the build of the 18th Incarnation of The Burning Man Temple! All profits go to The Temple Build!

North Beach Festival

Weekend Lineup: North Beach Festival

Saturday and Sunday June 17th-18th | 10am-6pm | Free Admission | Washington Square Park, North Beach District, San Francisco, CA

Don’t miss out on San Francisco’s 63rd annual North Beach Festival! There’s obviously a reason it has been going on for this long! There will be all sorts of foods, a variety of drinks and amazing live entertainment!

Father’s Day Bike About

Weekend Lineup: Father's Day Bike About

Sunday June 18th | 8:30am-11:30am | $30 per peddler | San Francisco Zoo, Sloat Blvd & Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94132

Bring your family and celebrate Father’s Day with an exciting hour-and-a-half long bike ride through the San Francisco Zoo! Everyone will enjoy seeing all of the exotic zoo animals! Make this Father’s Day one your family never forgets!

Will you be attending any of these Weekend Lineup events? What other San Francisco events are you excited about this weekend? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook and  Twitter!


5 Father’s Day Gifts for the Tech Dad

Don’t have any Father’s Day gifts yet? Is your husband or dad obsessed with technology? ABCey Event’s has got you covered with these gifts for the techy guy in your life.

1. GARMIN HEAD- UP DISPLAY

With this GPS that displays right onto the dash, Dad can focus on the road. It works wirelessly and can even keep you updated on the latest traffic and safety alerts. Find it here.

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2. GAME OF THRONES DESK LAMP

Is the man in your life obsessed with Game of Thrones? Get him this themed desk lamp so he can stay protected from all of the wights! He’ll also love the new office decor.  Find it here.

Game of Thrones Desk Lamp Tech Gifts

3. IMPOSSIBLE INSTANT LAB

Is your dad the photographer in the family? But do those pictures just sit in the hard drive of his phone, never being physically printed? Let this mini printer develop those photos for you and have a memory to hang on the fridge. Find it here.   Mini Printer Father's Day Gifts

4. COMPUTER CIRCUIT BOARD CUFF LINKS

This new spin on a classic gift is sure to have your dad smiling. These cuff links are made out of old computer board circuits and for under $50 it’s a win-win! Find it here.   Circuit Board Cuff Links Father's Day Gifts

5. NETATMO WEATHER STATION

Dad can always be dressed for the weather with this microclimate weather station. Information like temperature, pressure, wind speed and even CO2 levels are wirelessly transferred to your smart phone. Made for iOS and Android. Find it here. Weather Station Father's Day Gifts   With these gift ideas Father’s Day is sure to be a success. If you loved one of these ideas for dad, let us know in the comments below or message us via Twitter or Facebook!


Top 5 Gifts For The Techy Father!

With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, the only question is – what do you get for the tech-savvy dad in your life? Even if he’s got all the basics covered, there are still plenty of gadgets out there to surprise him with! At ABCey Events, we  did some brainstorming and came up with a list of high-tech gift ideas we think he’ll love. These could also be great additions to a gift bag for your next event!

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1. Fitbit |$60 |For all those active dads out there, we suggest Fitbit. Named as one of the most wearable technology devices out there, Fitbit tracks steps taken, distance traveled, and calories burned. Fitbit even continuously syncs your stats to your computer and smartphone. This is a total time saver and can help dad keep up his healthy lifestyle!

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2. Mophie Juice Pack  | $79.95| This one is for the dad that are constantly on their iPhone. Whether it’s checking emails, FaceTiming, or just playing Candy Crush, his battery probably drains pretty fast. A Mophie Juice Pack almost doubles the length of the charge while guarding the smartphone from every-day wear and tear.

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3. Piper| $239.00|The Piper is an all in one security system that helps you safeguard your home while you’re away. Piper is equipped with a motion detector, microphone, and a siren. It also has a 180 degree wide angle lens to view a whole room. The best part of the Piper is that it can send updates and notifications straight to your phone! Give your dad some peace of mind knowing his home and family are being safely watched.

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4. The Brydge:Keyboard for the iPad| $99This high quality aluminum keyboard and stereo speaker is great for all the dads that travel. The keyboard is linked via Bluetooth and makes the iPad more like a laptop in minutes! It also protects the display when closed and provides stereo speakers instead of the iPad’s monospeaker for a clearer, louder sound system.

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5.Google Chromecast | $35|This thumb sized USB device plugs straight into the HDMI port of your television. Set it up with a simple app, then send your favorite shows, movies, music, and more to your TV using your smartphone, tablet or laptop. It supports Netflix, Youtube, Hulu Plus, and Chrome. So if your dad ever wants to watch NBA/NFL YouTube highlights on the big screen, this is the present for him!

Skip the ties and socks this year and get your dad a cool new tech gift! Which one would your dad love? Tell us in the comments below or on Facebook and Twitter!