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Friday, October 5

California Academy of Sciences: Free Day | Sunset / Parkside
Friday, October 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Proof of neighborhood residency required
| California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: Free Day | Sunset / Parkside

October 5, 6, 7
Neighborhoods: Parkside, Sunset
Zip Codes: 94116, 94122

UNIQLO Grand Opening Ceremony | Union Square UNIQLO Grand Opening Ceremony | Union Square

Global Japanese clothing retailer, UNIQLO, opens the doors of its first West Coast Flagship store in Union Square on Friday, October 5, 2012.
Celebrate with speeches by Mayor Ed Lee and UNIQLO founder Tadashi Yanai followed by a ribbon cutting at 10:00 am.
They’re promising special deals for …

America’s Cup World Series 2012 | Quarter Finals
Friday, October 5 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Food, drinks & bleacher seats available for purchase
| Little Marina Green
America's Cup World Series 2012 | Quarter Finals

Friday October 5, 2012 – Match Racing Quarter Finals + Fleet Racing
10:00 America’s Cup Village opens
11:00 America’s Cup Morning Show
11:25 Healthy Ocean Project Show
12:30 Fleet Week air show practice (until 16:00)
16:00 Team introductions / commentary
16:00 >> Match Race Quarterfinals with live race commentary (until 16:35)
16:50 …

Volunteer at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2012 | (Oct 7)
Friday, October 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Registration required
| Speedway Meadow
Volunteer at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2012 | (Oct 7)

Want to be involved behind the scenes of one of San Francisco’s most amazing free events?
The 2012 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass music festival is one of the great gifts given to the city each year, and you can give back by choosing to volunteer for a …

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2012: Friday | Golden Gate Park
Friday, October 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2012: Friday | Golden Gate Park

The epic opening day of HSB 2012 with free concerts in the park by Conor Oberst, Jenny Lewis, Elvis Costello and more.

Rotunda Dance Series: Hip Hop | City Hall
Friday, October 5 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
Rotunda Dance Series: Hip Hop | City Hall

SoulForce Dance Company was created in 2001 by legendary choreographer, teacher and SF Hip Hop DanceFest producer, Micaya. Not your average hip hop dance company, SoulForce is a company that prides itself by not being afraid to take artistic risks and fuse other dance styles …

Official San Francisco Giants 2012 Playoff Rally | AT&T Park
Friday, October 5 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | AT&T Park
Official San Francisco Giants 2012 Playoff Rally | AT&T Park

The San Francisco Giants and KNBR 680 are hosting a noontime “Orange Friday” rally at Willie Mays Plaza in front of AT&T Park on October 5th (Noon to 1pm) to kick off the 2012 playoffs.
Wear your orange and join together with Lou Seal and special …

Fleet Week 2012 | Full Airshow Practice Day
Friday, October 5 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Full Airshow Practice Day
| Marina Green
Fleet Week 2012 | Full Airshow Practice Day

Just like Saturday and Sunday, but with smaller crowds, you’ll get a chance to see the full airshow practice including the Blue Angels on Friday from 12:30p to 4pm. The Blue Angels are scheduled to begin around 3pm.
Fleet Week 2012 | Full Schedule of Events

Decolonize the New World 2012: Mexico, U.S. & Canada Embassy Actions | SF
Friday, October 5 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Montgomery BART
Decolonize the New World 2012: Mexico, U.S. & Canada Embassy Actions | SF

On October 5th, 2012 we are calling for a global day of action against the Mexican, US, and Canadian consulates and embassies worldwide.
We are not recommending any particular actions; instead we are calling for as many people as possible to expose the role of these …

KoreaTown CultureFest 2012 | Oakland
Friday, October 5 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Koreatown
KoreaTown CultureFest 2012 | Oakland

CultureFest 2012 will celebrate the diverse and vibrant KONO (Koreatown Northgate) Community Benefit District neighborhood on October 5, 2012.
This is a community that is overflowing with artists, musicians, great food and diverse cultures. Experience the many sights and sounds of a thriving, growing area located in between …

Friday Nights at the de Young: Ballet Performance & Film | Golden Gate Park Friday Nights at the de Young: Ballet Performance & Film | Golden Gate Park

October 5, 2012 Friday Nights at the De Young celebrates the opening of Rudolf Nuriev: A Life in Dance with a performance by San Francisco Ballet trainees and a screening of The Red Shoes.
6:15pm – KORET AUDITORIUM
The Red Shoes (1948, 133 min., unrated)
with Moira Shearer, …

Free Sangria Friday: Happy Hour Kick-off Celebration | Mission Dist.
Friday, October 5 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free sangria & mini empanadas
| Venga Empanadas
Free Sangria Friday: Happy Hour Kick-off Celebration | Mission Dist.

Venga Empanadas is celebrating its beer and wine license with its first happy hour this Friday, Oct. 5.
From 5 to 7 p.m. come for some groovy tunes and complimentary mini empanadas and complimentary house-made sangria (a secret concoction by Spanish chef and owner Manuel Godino). Plus …

Cal vs. UCLA Pre-Game Party w/ Cal Marching Band | SF
Friday, October 5 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Royal Exchange
Cal vs. UCLA Pre-Game Party w/ Cal Marching Band | SF

The Cal Bears are taking on the UCLA Bruins in football this Saturday and The Royal Exchange will be hosting a fun pre-game bash on Friday evening (5pm – close) in the Financial District.
Guests will be treated to a special performance by the Cal Marching …

26th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition | Opening Reception
Friday, October 5 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 5890 Christie Avenue
26th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition | Opening Reception

26th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition, featuring works of nearly ninety artists and craftspeople – both established and emerging – who live or work in Emeryville. The Exhibition is on display October 6 through October 28, 2012.
There will be a gala public reception with the artists in attendance …

Skirt Steak: Behind-The-Scenes with Women Chefs | Noe Valley
Friday, October 5 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Omnivore Books on Food
Skirt Steak: Behind-The-Scenes with Women Chefs | Noe Valley

In this in-depth, behind-the-scenes tell-all about the lives of women chefs, journalist Charlotte Druckman walks the reader into the world behind the hot line.
But this is a different perspective on the kitchen: one told through the voices of more than 100 of the best and …

Blue Angels Meet & Greet: Fleet Week | Pier 39
Friday, October 5 – 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Blue Angels Meet & Greet: Fleet Week | Pier 39

A chance to meet the pilots of the Blue Angels for handshakes, photos and autographs at Pier 39 from 7:15 to 7:45p

Movie in the Park: Gremlins | Oakland
Friday, October 5 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Redwood Heights Recreation Center
Movie in the Park: Gremlins | Oakland

Bring the family and come watch a movie in the park at the Redwood Heights Recreation Center in Oakland.
All movies begin at dusk and you can buy hot chocolate, non-alcoholic drinks and 75 cent popcorn! Please note that this time changes, as the days get …

Win Tix: Florence and the Machine | Shoreline Amphitheatre
Friday, October 5 – 8:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular cost, $25.00 + $7.00 fee
| Shoreline Amphitheatre
Florence and the Machine | Shoreline Amphitheatre

Florence + the Machine‘s sole release, “Lungs”, has taken the music world by storm with Florence’s booming voice complimented by the Machine’s rock infused melodies making for a rousing live experience.

Win Tix: Amon Tobin | The Greek Theatre
Friday, October 5 – 8:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular cost, $39.50 + $10.10 fee
| Greek Theatre
Amon Tobin | The Greek Theatre

Musician, programmer, recording artist, beatsmith, dance floor commander, composer, sound designer, bad ass motherfucker – Amon Tobin is all of these things but most of all a forward thinker. Pushing forward and never looking back has always been his focus.

Pancakes & Booze Underground Zombie Fashion Show | SoMa
Friday, October 5 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Gallery 4N5
Pancakes & Booze Underground Zombie Fashion Show | SoMa

On Saturday, October 5, 2012, check out 20 models decked out in lingerie and special Zombie Makeup FX from San Francisco’s best at the October 2012 edition of Pancakes & Booze.

Free Tickets to “A Chorus Line” for Volunteer Ushers | Broadway By the Bay
Friday, October 5 – 8:00 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 ...
First Friday X Unofficial Bluegrass After Party | Lower Haight
Friday, October 5 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | DSF Clothing
First Friday X Unofficial Bluegrass After Party | Lower Haight

Come join D-Structure on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 8:00pm for the opening of the disgustingly awesome art show “Beautiful Regurgitation”- the latest work from Sean Sczepanik.
It’s also the opening day of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, so D-Structured decided they’ll have a little bit extra …

Oktoberfest Beer Olympics: Fun, Games & $1 Beer | SF
Friday, October 5 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to play, but bring cash for drinks (they'll be cheap!)
| Horizon
Oktoberfest Beer Olympics: Fun, Games & $1 Beer | SF

SF Beer Olympics is moving locations. They will now be across the street at a larger location, Horizon Lounge – just in time for Oktoberfest Beer Olympics.
Lederhosen and Dirndl encouraged. Free entry and free games.
Drink special: 5 beers for $10
Games: Flip Cup, Pretzel Pong (this …

Every Friday

Alisha’s Free Home Cookin’ Fridays | The Riptide Alisha's Free Home Cookin' Fridays | The Riptide

Follow the L until it ends, on Fridays after work and get rewarded with grubbing on free home cookin’ from Alisha.
Each week, she whips up home-style food that ranges from blushin bunnies, chili con carne, chicken pot pie, and, if you’re lucky, even tater tot …

Parol-Marking Workshop: Beautiful Filipino Lanterns | SoMa
Every Friday – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bayanihan Community Center
Parol-Marking Workshop: Beautiful Filipino Lanterns | SoMa

Get ready for the Annual San Francisco Parol Lantern Festival and Parade by making beautiful Filipino lanterns with The Bayanihan Community Center (BCC) every Friday from October 19 – December 7, 2012, excluding November 23, 2012.
The SF Parol Lantern Festival & Parade takes place on December …

Free “Oysters on the Half Shell” Fridays | El Rio Free

El Rio, a neighborhood dive in the deep Mission, gives away free Oysters on the half shell from local folks in Tomales Bay, every Friday at 5:30 pm tight. Arrive on time, they go fast.
And get your drink on with happy hour on Friday from 5-8 …

Magic Tricks & Cheap Drinks: Friday Happy Hour Show | Berkeley
Every Friday – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*bring cash for drinks & food
| The Marsh (Berkeley)
Magic Tricks & Cheap Drinks: Friday Happy Hour Show | Berkeley

Magician David Hirata will baffle the audience with spellbinding sleight-of-hand and gravity-defying feats at the Marsh’s free Friday Happy Hour show with with live music by ragtime pianist Larisa Migachyov.
David performs Fridays in through October 26, 2012
Fridays at 6pm $3 Beers • $5 Cocktails Plus …

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

“Friday Nights at Milk” DJ Party | Haight
Every Friday – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP, or $5 at the door
| Milk Bar

Milk Bar hosts their Friday night neighborhood dance party with some of SF’s top DJs throwing down hip hop, electro and  80s and 90s flashbacks. Arrive early for the $3 Happy Hour 7 -10 pm.
Friday Nights at Milk
Every Friday at 10 pm
FREE w/ RSVP or $5 …

F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy Night | Mission Dist.
Every Friday – 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Stage Werx Theatre
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy Night | Mission Dist.

Every Friday night at 10:30PM, EndGames Improv brings you a free show: “Your F!#&ed Up Relationship” – an entirely improvised comedy inspired by your ridiculous, real relationships.  You tell us your amazing stories, we show you ours.
Free with RSVP
This event repeats every Friday at 10:30PM …

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