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Sunday, October 7

Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon: 13 Miles of Free Concerts | San Jose
Sunday, October 7 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free for spectators
| Downtown San Jose
Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon: 13 Miles of Free Concerts | San Jose

Cheer on 14,000 runners from all over the world as they tackle the streets of San Jose set to live soundtrack in the 2012 Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon.
The course is lined with concert stages every mile – 13 of them – with 20 …

2012 Cathedral Festival of Flowers: Sunday | SF
Sunday, October 7 – All Day | Cost: FREE | The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
2012 Cathedral Festival of Flowers: Sunday | SF Celebrating the 6th Annual Cathedral Festival of Flowers, come see some of the most renowned floral artists from the Bay Area and beyond for a free flower festival from Saturday, October 6 – Sunday, October 7, 2012. The array of magnificent floral displays reflect both the ...

California Academy of Sciences: Free Day | Sunset / Parkside
Sunday, October 7 – 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

America’s Cup World Series 2012 | Super Sunday Fleet Racing
Sunday, October 7 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Food, drinks & bleacher seats available for purchase
| Little Marina Green
America's Cup World Series 2012 | Super Sunday Fleet Racing

Sunday October 7, 2012 – Super Sunday Fleet Racing
10:00 America’s Cup Village opens
11:00 America’s Cup Morning Show
12:10 Fleet Week Air Show
13:45 Team introductions / commentary
13:50 >> Super Sunday Fleet Race with live race commentary (until 14:30)
14:30 Fleet Week Air Show
16:30 America’s Cup World Series Prizegiving …

2012 World Vegetarian Day Festival: Sunday | GG Park
Sunday, October 7 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 10:30 a.m., $10 afterward. Dinners might incur additional charge.
| County Fair Building
2012 World Vegetarian Day Festival: Sunday | GG Park

Sunday, October 7 – Main Auditorium
EMCEE, Bob Linden (from Go Vegan Radio, KEST-AM 1450 Sundays, 4 pm)

10:20 – 11:30am Green Lifestyle Film Festival “Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days” 60 min. followed by film maker, Mark Perlmutter, for Q & A
11:45 – 12:45pm Brenda Davis, RD, …

93rd Annual Columbus Day Bazaar: Sunday | North Beach
Sunday, October 7 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Filbert & Powell St.
93rd Annual Columbus Day Bazaar: Sunday | North Beach Come join the Columbus Day Bazaar on Saturday, October 6 & Sunday, October 7, 2012 – for fun, games, mouthwatering Italian home cooking, live entertainment and more all in beautiful North Beach. 93rd Annual Columbus Day Bazaar October 6-7, 2012, 10am to 7pm North Beach, ...
Castro Street Fair 2012
Sunday, October 7 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free but donations accepted
| Castro & Market
Castro Street Fair 2012

A huge daytime costume party, the 39th Castro Street Fair fills the streets of the Castro with several stages of entertainment, unique costumes, art, food and encourages everyone to bring a little of their inner freak to the festivities.
Experience a full day of live music, …

Free Tix: Body 2.0 Expo & Healthy Food Truck Party | SoMa Free Tix: Body 2.0 Expo & Healthy Food Truck Party | SoMa

Body 2.0 lets you explore the hottest new technologies for improving health, while enjoying film screenings, DJs, yoga, music, free samples, free coffee, prizes, inspiring speakers.
There’s also a healthy food truck tailgate party in a beautifully-landscaped outdoor patio where you can purchase delicious local food from …

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2012: Sunday | Golden Gate Park
Sunday, October 7 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2012: Sunday | Golden Gate Park

The final day of HSB 2012 with six stages of music including Emmylou Harris, ALO, Dwight Yoakam and Patti Smith

Rockridge “Out & About” Street Festival: 2012 | Oakland
Sunday, October 7 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Rockridge
Rockridge

From a business district to a festival, nearly a mile of College Ave. will be transformed into the Rockridge Out & About Festival on October 7, 2012. There will be merchants, artwork, food courts, live jazz, a chef stage, a picnic in the street, Artisan …

Scavenger Hunt Day | The Haight
Sunday, October 7 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cost, just follow us on Twitter and Facebook for clues to win
| Ben & Jerry's (Haight St.)
Scavenger Hunt Day | The Haight

Sunday October 7; Beginning at Ben and Jerry’s at Haight and Ashbury at noon. Our rep will be there to give the first clue to find our Hawaiian themed prize box full of travel books, postcards, leis, floral scents, and beach items!

Free Tickets: International Short Film Festival: Sunday | SF Free Tickets: International Short Film Festival: Sunday | SF

Sunday, October 7, 2012

12:00 PM Short films from: Russia, Norway, Netherlands, USA, France, Italy, Hungary
2:00 PM Short films from: Germany, Taiwan, France, United Arab Emirates, UK, Scotland, Netherlands
4:00 PM Documentary Shorts
6:00 PM Animated Shorts
8:00 PM Queer Shorts
10:00 PM A program of films awarded Best of …

GLBT History Museum Free Day | Castro
Sunday, October 7 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | GLBT History Museum
GLBT History Museum Free Day | Castro

The GLBT Historical Society & Museum celebrates Castro Street Fair 2012 with free admission all day from noon to 5pm.
Located in SF’s Castro District, the GLBT History Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. The museum celebrates 100 …

Litquake 2012: Free Sunday Events | SF
Sunday, October 7 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Francisco
Litquake 2012: Free Sunday Events | SF

Free Litquake events on Sunday, October 7, 2012.

12:00 PM: Poet-Fest Part of Off the Richter Scale, Day Two
1:00 PM: Sin & Syntax: On Language & Writing Part of Words and Pictures: A Cultural Stroll through Yerba Buena
1:00 PM: The Facts Without Bounds Part of Off the Richter Scale, Day Two
2:00 PM: Five …

2012 Italian Heritage Parade | North Beach
Sunday, October 7 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Washington Square Park
2012 Italian Heritage Parade | North Beach

Come to one of the city’s oldest celebration of heritage and longest-running Italian-American parades in the nation – a bright and colorful San Francisco institution on since it was established in 1868
144th Annual Italian Heritage Parade
Sunday, October 7, 2012 (12:30p)
FREE

Dozens of handcrafted parade floats from …

Japantown Anime Fair: Sailor Moon’s 20th Anniversary | SF
Sunday, October 7 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
Japantown Anime Fair: Sailor Moon's 20th Anniversary | SF

Join a family-friendly afternoon of Anime fun in the Japantown Peace Plaza. Enjoy costume and musical performances celebrating J-Pop Culture and Sailor Moon’s 20th Anniversary.
This free event will include a costume contest, singing and dancing by Virtual Idol Mari Watanabe, Anime Vocaloid Singer Performer …

Fleet Week 2012: Blue Angels Airshow | Sunday
Sunday, October 7 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
Fleet Week 2012: Blue Angels Airshow | Sunday

Sunday is the final full day airshow with a B2 bomber, team oracle, a 747 and of course the Blue Angels with their full show capping off  Fleet Week 2012.
Anywhere in North Beach, Financial District (on a roof), Fisherman’s Wharf or the Marina should give …

Decolonize the New World 2012: Columbus Day Parade Disruption | SF
Sunday, October 7 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Washington Square Park
Decolonize the New World 2012: Columbus Day Parade Disruption | SF

Here’s a posting that we received from an organization that wants to protest the Italian Heritage Parade – Just so you’re aware this may be taking place. Protest if you like, but of course don’t be a violent idiot.
Decolonize The World says…
“This is a call for …

Free Sailboat Ride Day: Cal Sailing Club | Berkeley
Sunday, October 7 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cal Sailing Club
Free Sailboat Ride Day: Cal Sailing Club | Berkeley     Come out and enjoy almost-monthly free sail boat rides with Cal Sailing Club -  a non-profit, volunteer-run sailing club on the Berkeley Marina. At this Open House get a free introductory sail and get a fun first-hand experience on a sailboat in the San Francisco Bay. Sign ...
Free Hot Dog Day | Inner Richmond
Sunday, October 7 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free veggie or beef hot dog
| Frankenart Mart
Free Hot Dog Day | Inner Richmond  The Frankenart Mart is a quirky “Only in San Francisco” type of art gallery in the Inner Richmond. Not only do they have curious one-of-a-kind interactive art exhibits, but once a month there’s free hot dogs all day. Cat hair toppings available. >> Keep in mind ...
“Critical Ass” Workout Day | Dolores Park
Sunday, October 7 – 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 ...
Michael Ian Black “America, You Sexy Bitch” | The Booksmith
Sunday, October 7 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Booksmith
Michael Ian Black

Michael Ian Black will be at The Booksmith in San Francisco talking about his latest book, America, You Sexy Bitch, and who knows what else.
Black is the author of Chicken Cheeks, a children’s book, You’re Not Doing It Right, and, with Megan McCain, America, You …

Win Tix: Electro-Pop Dance Explosion: Rich Aucoin & Stepdad | Rickshaw Stop
Sunday, October 7 – 8:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular price, $10
| Rickshaw Stop
Electro-Pop Dance Explosion: Rich Aucoin & Stepdad | Rickshaw Stop

Stepdad is an Electronic Pop band that began in Grand Rapids, MI when roommates, ultramark and Ryan McCarthy, began writing songs together in their Chicago apartment.
Part indie-rock preacher, part wonder-kind, part electro pop dance explosion, Aucoin‘s We’re All Dying To Live is a musical scrapbook …

Win Tix: DJ Party: Love & Light + Funk Hunters | Public Works
Sunday, October 7 – 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular cost, $10
| Public Works
DJ Party: Love & Light + Funk Hunters | Public Works

SunsetSF brings you a great Columbus Day Sunday meltdown at Public Works featuring rising stars from Reno, Love & Light and support from Canada’s Funk Hunters.
The duo’s goal is the uplifting of people across the world through melodic synth lines, complex chord structure, intricate rhythms, …

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 …

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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