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Sunday, September 30

Wooden Boats on Parade 2012 | Golden Gate Park
Sunday, September 30 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Lake
Wooden Boats on Parade 2012 | Golden Gate Park

The San Francisco Model Yacht Club Presents Wooden Boats on Parade – the 10th bi-annual event which will be held at beautiful Spreckels Lake on Sunday, September 30, 2012 starting at 9:30. The lake is located at 36th Avenue and Fulton in Golden Gate Park.
Come …

California Academy of Sciences “Neighborhood Free Days” | 2012
Sunday, September 30 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Proof of neighborhood residency required
| California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences

September 28, 29, 30
Neighborhoods: Mission, Bernal Heights, Noe Valley, Castro, Cole Valley, Haight, Glen Park, St. Francis Wood, Lake Merced
Zip Codes: 94110, 94114, 94117, 94127, 94131, 94132

Polk Street Blues Festival 2012: Sunday | SF
Sunday, September 30 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Upper Polk Street
Polk Street Blues Festival 2012: Sunday | SF

Sunday, September 30, 2012
Main Stage at California and Polk

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Consonance
12:50 PM – 2:20 PM Ascension
2:40 PM – 4:10 PM Juce Garcia Band
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM BABS Caravan of All-Stars

Entertainment Area at Jackson and Polk

Noon – 1:30 PM Bird School of …

“100 Thousand Poets” Massive Three-Day Poetry, Music & Art Festival: Sunday | Santa Rosa
Sunday, September 30 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Arlene Francis Center

Sunday, September 30, 2012

10am-11am Group Meditation for Change
11am-12pm Journalism Workshop-Session 2 w/ Dave Ransom of OPPO
11am-11:30am Drums for Solar & Spoken Word with Bruce Alan Rhodes
11am-Noon Brunch & Haitian Music with Diego Janeau
12:00-3:00 Poetry Reading hosted by Ed Coletti w/ Dubtown Dread
2pm-5pm Open Live Mural …

Free Football Sunday BBQ | Ace’s Bar
Sunday, September 30 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, though you should probably buy a few drinks
| Ace's Bar
Free Football Sunday BBQ | Ace's Bar

Spend a Football Sunday the way it was meant to be enjoyed – stuffing your face full of free BBQ. Every Sunday football game, Ace’s gives sports fans a free plate of burgers, sausages, and all the gooey fixins that go with it. Enjoy drink …

Cal Performances Fall “Free For All” 2012 | UC Berkeley
Sunday, September 30 – All Day | Cost: FREE | UC Berkeley - Lower Sproul
Cal Performances Fall

Join Cal at the Fall Free for All—a full day of music, dance and theater throughout the UC Berkeley campus on September 30, 2012.
Fall Free for All Open House at Cal Performances
Sunday, September 30, 2012, 11 am-6 pm
- Zellerbach Hall, Lower Sproul Plaza, Wheeler Auditorium, Hertz Hall, …

Polish Harvest Festival 2012 | Golden Gate Park
Sunday, September 30 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | County Fair Building
Polish Harvest Festival 2012 | Golden Gate Park

Celebrate  Poland’s Culture and Traditions at the Polish Harvest Festival in San Francisco. Music by Folk & Muz Band, performance by Polish Folk Dance Group Lowiczanie and children from the Polish Language School, and more on September 30, 2012.
At this traditional Polish Festival you can …

2nd Annual Marina Family Festival | SF
Sunday, September 30 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Little Marina Green
2nd Annual Marina Family Festival | SF

Held at the Little Marina Green, this free party in the park will include bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, live music, gourmet food trucks, a beer & wine garden, vendors and more.
So bring your entire family to the 2012 Marina Family Festival and …

2012 San Francisco Theater Festival | Tenderloin
Sunday, September 30 – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | The Tenderloin
2012 San Francisco Theater Festival | Tenderloin

The 9th annual San Francisco Theater Festival is moving to the heart of San Francisco’s theater district, the Tenderloin. They will still have both indoor and outdoor venues, over 100 shows, 350 performers and tons of exciting new features and surprises on September 30, 2012.
In …

Alice Now & Zen Fest 2012: Alanis Morissette | Golden Gate Park
Sunday, September 30 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sharon Meadow
Alice Now & Zen Fest 2012: Alanis Morissette | Golden Gate Park

Every year Alice 97.3 throws a big end-of-summer free concert in Golden Gate Park’s Sharon Meadow. The 2012 “Now & Zen” Fest features a lineup of adult-friendly rock that includes Alanis Morissette, Matt Nathanson, Ed Sheeran, Phillip Phillips, Tristan Prettyman and Hedley
In addition to the concert there’s …

SF Dogma 2012: 7×7′s Pet Street Faire | SF
Sunday, September 30 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Octavia & Hayes
SF Dogma 2012: 7x7's Pet Street Faire | SF

There are great treats in store for your tail wagging companion when 7×7 turn the streets of Hayes Valley into SF Dogma: An SF SPCA Event in Support of Pet Adoptions on September 30, 2012.
Meet local artisans, merchants, and proprietors of all things pet-related. Enter …

Free Zumba Dance Party In the Park | SF
Sunday, September 30 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Margaret Hayward Playground
Free Zumba Dance Party In the Park | SF Join MovementSF for free Sunday Zumba Classes in the park. This is an easy-to-follow latin-inspired dance fitness party in the park. Classes are taught by Willa Zhou, certified Zumba instructor. First timers welcome as well as song requests. Free Zumba in the Park Sundays at ...
Scavenger Hunt Day | Mission Dist.
Sunday, September 30 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cost, just follow us on Twitter and Facebook for clues to win
| Philz Coffee (Mission Dist.)
Scavenger Hunt Day | Mission Dist.

Sunday Sept 30 -Beginning at Philz Coffee at 24th and Folsom at 12 o’clock noon. Look for our rep in a Gordog Gear for the next clue to track down the Seattle themed prize.

“Live in the Castro” Summertime Free Concert Series | SF
Sunday, September 30 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jane Warner Memorial Plaza

Come out and catch a series of free live performances on select weekends at Jane Warner Plaza in the Castro throughout the Summer of 2012.
On Sunday, September 30, 2012, see Clarinet Buffet play Broadway, ragtime, classical and pop music from 1pm – 3pm.
“Live in the …

Instant Camera Photowalk: 1-Year Anniversary | Mission Dist.
Sunday, September 30 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but you'll have to pay for film
| Photobooth SF
Instant Camera Photowalk: 1-Year Anniversary | Mission Dist.

It’s the 1 year anniversary of PhotoboothSF’s Instant Camera Photowalk. Bring your favorite Polaroid/Land or Frankenstein Instant camera and walking shoes and join us as we walk through the Mission. We’ll meet up at the end and show off our photo results. Show up a …

The Great 2012 San Francisco Tree Count | Washington Sq. Park
Sunday, September 30 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Washington Square Park
The Great 2012 San Francisco Tree Count | Washington Sq. Park

Please join Friends of the Urban Forest this Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 1 pm as they map the trees of Washington Square Park onto the Urban Forest Map.
They’ll kick-off the Great Tree Count by inventorying one of the city’s beloved public spaces. It’s a …

2012 Blessing of the Fishing Fleet | SF
Sunday, September 30 – 1:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*We believe all events are free.
| Washington Square Park
2012 Blessing of the Fishing Fleet | SF

Procession to Fisherman’s Wharf
- The procession begins at 1:45p in front of the church (at Washington Square Park) and heads down Columbus Street to the stage on Jefferson Street at the Fishing Boat harbor between Jones and Taylor Streets. There will be a blessing of …

SFunday: Daytime Summer DJ Series | SF
Sunday, September 30 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP.
| Secret Location (SF)
SFunday: Daytime Summer DJ Series | SF

Location is to be announced. 21+

Squirt Gun & Waterballoon Showdown | Dolores Park
Sunday, September 30 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring your own filled Squirt Gun or water balloons
| Dolores Park
Squirt Gun & Waterballoon Showdown | Dolores Park

 Join the Squirt Gun Mafia and a crowd of Bay Area hydrophiles for a giant squirt gun battle in the park as we attempt to settle a dispute that has plagued mankind for centuries –  the themed battle of Mythical Creatures vs. Science
Come dressed to …

“Critical Mass” Farewell Ride & Ocean Beach Bike Party | SF
Sunday, September 30 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ocean Beach (Fulton)
“Critical Mass” Farewell Ride & Ocean Beach Bike Party | SF

Sunday, Sept. 30 – 2pm
Farewell Bike Ride, Party at Ocean Beach. Visit http://www.sfcriticalmass.org/20th-anniversary/calendar-of-events/ for exact meeting location.

Free Tickets to “A Chorus Line” for Volunteer Ushers | Broadway By the Bay
Sunday, September 30 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Confirmation is required. Please email vanessa@broadwaybythebay.org.
| The Fox Theatre (Redwood City)
Free Tickets to Broadway By the Bay invites volunteers to usher at our upcoming production of A Chorus Line at The Fox Theatre in Redwood City. All volunteers report 1.5 hours before each performance with tasks including: greeting patrons, directing patrons to their seats, selling t-shirts, assisting with ...
Win Tix: Under the Freeway Music Festival | Public Works
Sunday, September 30 – 2:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular cost, $15
| Public Works
Under the Freeway Music Festival | Public Works

Public Works’ Under the Central Freeway daylong music festival will feature Kelley Stoltz, Sweet Chariot, Will Sprott, The Wrong Words, Shalants and Super Natural in the main room.
The live acts will be supported by DJs in the loft keeping the party going.

“Soundwave” Surreal Outdoor Music Festival | Legion of Honor
Sunday, September 30 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free event outside the museum. Museum admission is not included.
| Legion of Honor

Soundwave ((5)) Humanities 3-month biennial festival comes to an end with a stunning finale event held in the grand outdoor courtyard at the Legion of Honor on September 30, 2012.
RSVP on Brown Paper Tickets. RSVP does not guarantee admission, so get there early.
35 musicians …

“Critical Ass” In Dolores Park | Spandex Workout
Sunday, September 30 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dolores Park
Put on your spandex, smuggle in some booze and be prepared to pump it in the park with “Critical Ass” – a quasi-weekly dance party / Jane Fonda-esque workout session and strange dance performances in Dolores Park. And sometimes, if you’re lucky, the event ends ...
Free Sunday BBQ | Lower Haight
Sunday, September 30 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, although you should probably buy a drink
| Molotov's
Free Sunday BBQ | Lower Haight

Finish off the weekend at Molotov’s and enjoy an afternoon of free food (usually around 3pm) every Sunday between games of pool, retro pinball, and some serious punk rock ‘tude. While it’s usually burgers and hot dogs, occasionally the bar mixes it up with pizza, …

Every Sunday

The Free Book Store | East Bay
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Bay Area Free Book Exchange
The Free Book Store | East Bay

Visit the Bay Area Free Book Exchange (open every Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm in El Cerrito) and take home up to 100 books for free.
Yes, all 10,000+ books on all the shelves are available to the public, free of charge. …

Free Football Sunday BBQ | Ace’s Bar
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, though you should probably buy a few drinks
| Ace's Bar
Free Football Sunday BBQ | Ace's Bar

Spend a Football Sunday the way it was meant to be enjoyed – stuffing your face full of free BBQ. Every Sunday football game, Ace’s gives sports fans a free plate of burgers, sausages, and all the gooey fixins that go with it. Enjoy drink …

Free Sunday Yoga in the Park | Dolores Park
Every Sunday – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*rain may cancel
| Dolores Park
Free Sunday Yoga in the Park | Dolores Park

Free Yoga on Sundays in Dolores Park at 11am, provided by the teachers of the Purusha Yoga community.
Free Yoga Flow in the Park
Come and play outdoors, in nature. Enjoy inverting, reverting and melting into the ground. Join us on weekends for a rejuvinating morning flow …

Lindy in the Park: Free Outdoor Swing Dance | Golden Gate Park
Every Sunday – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Lindy in the Park: Free Outdoor Swing Dance | Golden Gate Park

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over.
Lindy in the Park | Free Outdoor …

Free Capoeira Class: Brazilian Martial Art Dance | Oakland
Every Sunday – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Free Capoeira Class: Brazilian Martial Art Dance | Oakland

Come learn the basics of Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art, at the Jack London Square Farmers’ Market.
This cardio and strength training class includes learning the basic movements and acrobatics of this beautiful art form, as well as getting a chance to play with other …

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party | SF
Every Sunday – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party | SF

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The area is is called, “Skatin’ Place”. It is located at 6th Avenue and …

Bluegrass Sundays: Old-Timey Mini-Music Festival | Haight
Every Sunday – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Milk Bar
Bluegrass Sundays: Old-Timey Mini-Music Festival | Haight

The Milk  Bar presents “Bluegrass Sundays,” a free weekly concert with three bands performing 90-minute sets, each playing old-timey bluegrass, Americana, folk, blues, and other sub-genres of acoustic music.
Bluegrass Sundays
Every Sunday | 2 pm-10 pm
Milk Bar | 1840 Haight Street, SF
FREE
Bands generally start at 4 pm, 6 …

Free Sunday BBQ | Lower Haight
Every Sunday – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, although you should probably buy a drink
| Molotov's
Free Sunday BBQ | Lower Haight

Finish off the weekend at Molotov’s and enjoy an afternoon of free food (usually around 3pm) every Sunday between games of pool, retro pinball, and some serious punk rock ‘tude. While it’s usually burgers and hot dogs, occasionally the bar mixes it up with pizza, …

Free Dive Bar BBQ | Bender’s Bar & Grill
Every Sunday – 3:00 pm | Cost: Free*
*Free, but you'll have to buy the drinks
| Bender's Bar & Grill
Free Dive Bar BBQ | Bender's Bar & Grill

Since Sundays are the only day of the week that their kitchen’s closed, consider this Bender’s gift to you. Every Sunday from 3pm till 7pm, they’ll treat the public to a free BBQ with burgers, veggie options, or whatever else the bar’s in the mood …

Honky Tonk Sundays: Americana DJs & Drink Specials | Comstock
Every Sunday – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Comstock Saloon
Honky Tonk Sundays: Americana DJs & Drink Specials | Comstock

Comstock Saloon, SF’s throwback saloon on the edge of the Financial District hosts Honky Tonk Sundays. In the spirit of the wild west, guests can experience tunes from DJ Blaze Orange’s vinyl collection of 20th century American country music and throwback food from Saloon Chefs Carlos …

North Beach By Night: Guided Walking Tour | SF
Every Sunday – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but donations accepted
| Meet at Specs Cafe
North Beach By Night: Guided Walking Tour | SF

San Francisco City Guides offers a free night-time guided walking tour of North Beach.
It’s where food, culture, colorful history, and unexpected views all intersect in an erstwhile Italian ‘urban village’ that was also cradle to San Francisco’s bohemia.
North Beach By Night | 2012
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