Frequently Asked Questions
What is DO THE BAY?
Simply put, DoTheBay is the best place to find out What to Do in The Bay Area. We list more events than any source in the Bay. Find out about thousands of music, art, theater, film, food/drink and special events happening around town including happy hours, exclusive parties, secret shows, and more. DoTheBay is a great way to rally your crew, recommend events you like to others, and enter to win tickets! We also curate a Top Picks Newsletter featuring the most popular events and giveaways happening each week.
How are events ranked?
Event rankings are based on the number of people who have added an event to their calendar, RSVP'd, or entered to win tickets. Events are also recommended by our local Tastemakers and Influencers from some of the Bay Area's best blogs, record labels, DJs, musicians, critics, and artists. Event rankings are updated in real time, so you can not only see every event based on their organic popularity, but also influence it!
Where do the event listings come from?
The events on DoTheBay come from all over the Internet including venue and artist websites, Facebook, Spotify, Google, etc. Not only do we collect events, but we also welcome users to add their own events. Simply put, we scour the internet every single day looking for the very best events coming to the Bay, so you don't have to.
Can I show my friends my recommendations?
Once you register, you'll have a profile page that shows all the events that you’ve added to your personal calendar. You can even share your custom calendar URL with your friends. Make your calendar your own by including a picture, links, and blurb about yourself.
Can I view events by type of event?
Yes! You can filter events by any number of categories like Music, Food/Drink, Comedy, The Arts, LGBTQ and more. To make your life even easier, we keep a list of our Top Picks where you can easily see all of the most popular upcoming events.
Can I view all events for a band or venue?
Yes again! Just click on the band or venue name to see a page of all upcoming shows, music, video, photos, and more.
Do people really win Tickets?
YES! We give away tickets every single week. Check out all of our current giveaways and enter to win some tickets! All winners receive a +1, unless otherwise noted. When you enter to win tickets, you will receive a notification email with a referral code that you can share with your friends to gain bonus entries! We typically notify all of our winners via email 2 - 3 days before each event. We also offer exclusive giveaways in our Top Picks Newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, so make sure to follow us across all of our channels.
What's a Tastemaker?
Tastemakers are what we call all of those people that make up the back bone of everything there is to do in this city. They are the local media, the bloggers, the DJ’s, the artists, and promoters that have made it their lives to get us off our couches and out on the town. They’re so good at it in fact, that we decided to highlight their recommendations on DoTheBay for you to follow. Tastemaker-recommended events are prominently featured across our event listings.
How do I add an event?
Self-Service Function: The best way to get your events consistently listed on DoTheBay is to add them yourself using our self service function. You can find a tutorial on creating your own DoTheBay by clicking the button below.
I’ve created an account — now what?
Send us a new email at
[email protected] to let us know the email address you used to create your account. We will then grant you editing privileges, so you can add your events anytime! Prior to us authorizing you as an event editor, you will not be allowed to post events to DoTheBay.
Can you help me get back into my account?
If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it from the Sign In screen. Select “Sign In” from the upper right hand corner of the website then click “Forgot Your Password?” If that doesn’t work, you can email us at [email protected] and request a temporary password.
I'm a Publicist. Can Do The Bay Help Me do my Job?
Totally! We encourage all local publicists to create their own accounts with DoTheBay and keep us in mind when it comes to promoting events for their clients. Our website averages over 500K pageviews every month. Our highly engaged audience is constantly on the lookout for fun ways to spend their free time. By creating an account and consistently adding your events to our site, you will ensure that our loyal users know what you have to offer. Best of all, you can add as many events to our website as you wish — all for free! We also have advertising options.
Can I advertise on Do The Bay?
YES! DoTheBay offers paid campaign services designed to amplify your events to our audience of 760k SF Bay Area users (including 270k email subscribers + 370k social followers). If you're interested in learning more about our advertising options, please email [email protected] or click the button below.
Can I partner with DTB on an event?
We love making friends in the industry! Hit us up at [email protected] and let's make some magic!
What is the DoMORE Program?
DoStuff Media (DoTheBay, DoLA, DoNYC and 17 others) created the DoMORE Membership after 11 years of helping 100s of millions of people find the best stuff to do with their nights and weekends. If you signed up, we hope it has been great for you. If you find the program isn't suiting your needs, you might consider the Last Minute Perks feature of the DoMORE membership.
What is the 'Last Minute Perks' Feature?
Are you looking for more choice in the tickets you’re offered? Or are you struggling to adjust your schedule around your DoMORE offers? We’ve got that feedback a lot and have a new feature for you to try called Last Minute Perks.
Last Minute Perks is a grab-bag of last-minute events you can access with your DoMORE membership. These events refresh a few times a day so check back regularly! You can check out your personal Last Minute Perks by logging into your account and clicking the tab marked "Last Minute Tix."
How do I unsubscribe from DoMORE?
The DoMORE program is administered by DoStuff Media, of which DoTheBay is a member. If you have specific questions about the DoMORE program, please reach out to [email protected]. If you would like to cancel your DoMORE membership, click this link to unsubscribe.
