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Wednesday, June 13

Cherry Blossom Tree Ceremonial Planting | Union Square
Wednesday, June 13 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Cherry Blossom Tree Ceremonial Planting | Union Square

2012 marks the centennial celebration of the United States’ and Japan’s longstanding tradition of exchanging the gift of cherry trees.
In honor of this occassion, the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco is pairing with the City of SF and the BID for a ceremonial …

Bob Mould DJ Set & Free Sake Shot | Mission
Wednesday, June 13 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Blowfish Sushi
Bob Mould DJ Set & Free Sake Shot | Mission

Blow Pop Happy Hours have been a big hit since they started in January, with Thao, Cold War Kids, Vetiver and Yalls coming out to play some of their favorite tunes.
On June 13th they bring you their biggest Blow Pop yet with Bob Mould & …

Good Vibes Workshop & Free Vibrator Day | Berkeley
Wednesday, June 13 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free vibrators to first 10 people at the store
| Good Vibrations (Berkeley)
Good Vibes Workshop & Free Vibrator Day | Berkeley

Access sexual satisfaction through better communication. Identify your turn-ons and boundaries, and learn how to negotiate with new and long term partners everything from safer sex, sexual styles, to preferences and requests. Effectively share how you best receive pleasure and orgasm, your fantasy, role-play, or …

SkepTalk: Science Travel in North America | Berkeley
Wednesday, June 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Food & drinks - if desired - are purchased from La Peña Lounge.
| La Peña Lounge
SkepTalk: Science Travel in North America | Berkeley

Norm Sperling, Editor, The Journal of Irreproducible Results takes the stage while the rest of us enjoy food & drinks at the La Peña Lounge.
What are the best science travel destinations? Astronomer and Bay Area Skeptics vice-president Norm Sperling will describe his favorite science travel …

Win Tix: Homefrys Singles Game Night | SF
Wednesday, June 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*$12
| The Holding Company
Homefrys Singles Game Night | SF

Homefrys Singles Game Night is a super fun way to meet other fun people over games like Taboo, Apples to Apples, Catch Phrase, Pictionary, and giant Jenga.
It’s Half Single Guys/Half Single Gals and you switch tables every 20 mins to meet new singles. 
 

REI Hiking Night – Trek Across the Sierras | SF
Wednesday, June 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but you need to register to guarantee your seat.
| REI San Francisco
REI Hiking Night - Trek Across the Sierras | SF

Learn the nuts and bolts of preparing for a multi-day backcountry trek, including gear, permits, Leave No Trace principles, and weather and safety considerations.
Join co-founders of Trans-Sierra Xtreme (TSX) Challenge, Chris Casado and Mike Murphy for a digital presentation of their favorite trans-Sierra adventure, a …

Ask a Sex Worker: Q&A with Real Professionals | Oakland
Wednesday, June 13 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required at info@feelmore510.com
| Feelmore510 Adult Gallery
Ask a Sex Worker: Q&A with Real Professionals | Oakland

With all the questions and connection made with other Sex Workers, Sex Workers Outreach Project-USA thought it was a good time to create a space for individuals to ask anything they wanted.
From how to stay safe to what are the job requirements. This might be for …

Free Concert Night & $2 Beers | Brick & Mortar Music Hall
Wednesday, June 13 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Brick & Mortar Music Hall
Free Concert Night & $2 Beers | Brick & Mortar Music Hall

Sorry, this event is sold out.
Join the second edition of The Lineup, a local music showcase presented by SF Station.
After nearly 10,000 votes for seven finalists, Rin Tin Tiger, Bonnie & the BANG BANG and Roosevelt Radio will perform at The Lineup. Get there early for $2 Trumer Pils from …

Win Tix: Voca People: A Cappella Beat Box Musical Comedy | SF
Wednesday, June 13 – 8:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular cost, $49 + $5 fee
| Marines' Memorial Theatre
Voca People: A Cappella Beat Box Musical Comedy | SF

Direct from New York comes Voca People — an out-of-this world musical theatre event that combines vocals, a cappella singing, comedy and the art of beat box.
If you thought Bobby McFerrin was a great beatboxer, wait until you hear Voca People -  eight snow-white, ruby-lipped aliens with perfect …

Dig This KALX Alt/Indie Showcase | Oakland
Wednesday, June 13 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Uptown Nightclub
Dig This KALX Alt/Indie Showcase | Oakland

KALX & The Uptown partner up on this weekly event designed to showcase up-and-coming local indie/alternative artists.
Doors at 9pm. No cover.
June 13, 2012 Featuring:

Nonrepetitive Pop
Sit Kitty Sit
Donut?
Nebula Force

Dream Queens Revue: Pride Show | SF
Wednesday, June 13 – 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Dream Queens Revue: Pride Show | SF

Queerer than a $3 bill, it’s San Francisco’s most fabulicious drag show, featuring Collette LeGrande, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Davida Ashton and special guests.
Reservations are suggested so contact dreamqueensrevue@gmail.com
Catch the show every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 9:30 p.m

Every Wednesday

$1 Book Sale | SF Main Library
Every Wednesday – 11:00 am | Cost: $1*
*$1 for books & media. Free entrance.
| San Francisco Main Library
$1 Book Sale | SF Main Library

From April – October in 2012, the San Francisco Public Library host weekly Wednesday Steps Sales, located at the Larkin Street entrance to the Main Library.
All books and media are just $1 or less each and all proceeds from Steps Sales benefit the San Francisco …

Free TCHO Chocolate Factory Tour & Tastings | SF
Every Wednesday – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required
| TCHO Chocolate Factory
Free TCHO Chocolate Factory Tour & Tastings | SF

Ghirardelli may get all the hype from tourists, but there’s another chocolate maker in San Francisco that’s also making waves. And TCHO is inviting you for daily tours of their factory for free.
Take the TCHO tour: 7 days a week
One-hour tours at 10:30 am and …

Learn Campfire Guitar Songs | SF Free School
Every Wednesday – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations accepted - RSVP Required. Bring a guitar.
| The Happiness Institute
Learn Campfire Guitar Songs | SF Free School

Want to impress your dates or friends the next time you’re around a campfire?
Join Joergen and Marco of the San Francisco Free School for a 90-minute guitar class of training for beginner and intermediate guitar players and aspiring “troubadours.”
The songs change every week, but expect to learn …

Lady Gaga Flash Mob Dance Class | Mission Dist.
Every Wednesday – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*donations accepted
| Studio Gracia
Lady Gaga Flash Mob Dance Class | Mission Dist.

Come celebrate Lady Gaga’s World Tour 2012 by joining Bay Area Flash Mob and learn the choreography to a Lady Gaga medley including her most famous hits: Bad Romance, Telephone, Poker Face, Born This Way and Judas
The free dance classes (donations suggested) take place twice …

Red Hots Burlesque Show | Mission Dist.
Every Wednesday – 7:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5-10 sliding scale
| El Rio
Red Hots Burlesque Show | Mission Dist.

It’s saucy dancing with a sense of humor at the Red Hots Burlesque show on Wednesdays and Fridays at El Rio, where you can see some of the bawdiest burlesque babes in the Bay,  for a sliding scale price starting at $5
Come with your sense of humor …

The Business: $5 Alternative Comedy Night | Mission Dist.
Every Wednesday – 8:00 pm | Cost: $2.50*
*$5 admission, but $2.50 per person with 2-for-1 coupon
| The Dark Room
The Business: $5 Alternative Comedy Night | Mission Dist.

The Business is one of the best alternative comedy shows in SF and features comedians from Comedy Central, SXSW, and the Comedians of Comedy tour.
This weekly Wednesday night comedy gig features a rotating cast of comedians, but most often features their main headliners Alex Koll, Sean …

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