Events for October 16, 2010
Saturday, October 16
It’s really been 5 years since the opening of the de Young Museum‘s twisted tower of slowly greening copper plates. As a little “thank you” gift, the museum is lowering the price of its permanent exhibit from $11 to just five bucks. But it’s for …
Particularly with sports stuff, which can get costly, it’s always good to know when you have an good deal.
Lombardi Sports’ annual Sample Sale is a good deal. Look for big savings of 40-80 percent off brands like Billabong, Levis, Quicksilver, Orage, Icebreaker, Speedo, Marmot, Smith, Olukai, …
Pennsylvania Garden’s this darling of a community garden next to the Mariposa Street off ramp in Potrero Hill. Land was ceded by Caltrans and neighbors started planting, just to get some green into the asphalt jungle.
But they need help. This time they’re raising fund to fence …
Learn how the Alexander Technique can help you to reduce strain and stress, manage pain, prevent injuries and overall enhance performance during both professional and daily activities with a free introductory workshop with certified Alexander Technique teacher Lenka Fejt.
The Alexander Technique is a well-established and …
Saturday’s always a nice day to be at the park.
Add to that live music, acrobats, food, games, kids programs, arts and crafts, and guided art and history walks and you’ve got a good day.
To top it off, in honor of the first annual Yerba Buena …
A beloved San Francisco event since 2004, San Francisco Trolley Dances takes audiences out of the theater and into the streets to see the Bay Area’s finest dance in San Francisco’s finest venue – the city itself.
For 2010, the Trolley Dances take on the N …
Halloween is around the corner and what’s more fun than dressing up your pooch and parading them around? Plus you get to torture (Okay, some of them don’t seem to mind) your dog with a costume for more than just the one day.
A fun time …
The Second Annual Taste of Fillmore Festival closes down one block of Fillmore Street between Pine Street and California Street in San Francisco and will be offering “Tastes” of Fillmore Street. Fillmore Street merchants and restaurants will …
Hideo Wakamatsu, a designer bag & luggage boutique is celebrating their 6th Anniversary Party with the designer himself, Hideo, come join us all day Saturday with free sake (yes, FREE sake).
If you bring your “HW 6th Anniversary coupon” between October 15 – 17 that we …
Taking over four blocks of the Historic Old Oakland District, the Beer Festival will feature beer tastings, live music showcasing local bands, delicious eats from neighborhood restaurants, a parklet, free bike parking, and other family friendly activities.
This event was created by the founders of Pacific …
Bike Man Dan will be teaching a workshop on fixing a flat and basic bike maintenance. Bring your bike by and ask Bike Man Dan.
Help keep Treasure Island Music Festival Clean and Green!
Clean Vibes is still looking for volunteers to help with the festival’s waste diversion efforts. All volunteers receive free admission to the festival on the day that they volunteer.
Email info@cleanvibes.com for more details.
Treasure Island Music Festival
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If you find yourself at the Yerba Buena Neighborhood Fair and feel like getting your art fix, you can also visit any of the 15 art galleries in neighborhood open that day. The sixth Yerba Buena Alliance Fall Gallery Walk will join the galleries together …
Sat. Oct. 16 • 3-4 p.m. • Connie Green & Sara P. Scott • The Wild Kitchen: Seasonal Foraged Foods and Recipes • FREE
In the last decade, the celebration of organic foods, farmer’s markets, and artisanal producers has dovetailed with a renewed passion for wild …
We got some special treats for you to close this awesome throwback graffiti art exhibition called “The Classics”. Auction, fundraiser, graffiti legends and so much more. Special guest speaker, Spie, will break it down on what Bay Area graffiti is all about. …
When Julia Child told Dorie Greenspan, “You write recipes just the way I do,” she paid her the ultimate compliment. Now in a big, personal, and accessible cookbook, Dorie captures all the excitement of French home cooking, sharing disarmingly simple dishes she has gathered over …
Every Saturday
Visit the Bay Area Free Book Exchange (open every Saturday and Sunday 9am to 6pm in El Cerrito) and take home up to 100 books for free.
Yes, all the books on all the shelves are available to the public free of charge. It is like …



