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Sunday, October 21

Dew Tour 2012: BMX & Skate Streetstyle Finals | SF
Sunday, October 21 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Rincon Hill
Dew Tour 2012: BMX & Skate Streetstyle Finals | SF

Sunday, October 21st
Harrison Street
- BMX Streetstyle Final
- Skateboard Streetstyle Final
Most of the action for the Dew Tour 2012 will be in Civic Center Plaza, but the BMX and Skateboard Streetstyle finals will be held on Rincon Hill with gorgeous views along Harrison …

California Academy of Sciences | Free Day for Mission Bay, Vistacion Valley Residents
Sunday, October 21 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Proof of neighborhood residency required
| California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences | Free Day for Mission Bay, Vistacion Valley Residents

October 19, 20, 21
Neighborhoods: Hayes Valley, Tenderloin, Downtown, SoMa, Treasure Island, Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, Bayview-Hunters Point, Ingelside-Excelsior, Visitacion Valley
Zip Codes: 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94111, 94112, 94124, 94130, 94134, 94158

Purple Skunk All Skate Jam & Free BBQ | Golden Gate Park
Sunday, October 21 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Metson Lake
Purple Skunk All Skate Jam & Free BBQ | Golden Gate Park

The 11th Annual Purple Skunk All Skate Jam takes place in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, October 21, 2012.
Bring your board (a slalom course will be set up) or just come and watch the all day skate party in the park with free food and …

24th Annual Fiesta on the Hill | Bernal Heights
Sunday, October 21 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Cortland & Bocana
24th Annual Fiesta on the Hill | Bernal Heights

Fiesta on the Hill is a community based, high-profile, energetic festival with an attendance of over 20,000 friends and neighbors from San Francisco‘s Bernal Heights area, neighboring communities and the greater Bay Area on October 21, 2012.
The Fiesta on the Hill is an alcohol free …

Raiders Tailgate Party & Taping: Free Food & Drinks
Sunday, October 21 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*No Game Ticket Required
| Oakland Coliseum
Raiders Tailgate Party & Taping: Free Food & Drinks

Enjoy complimentary food and beer for the Tailgate 32 tailgate party for the Jaguars vs. Raiders game at O.co Coliseum.
Brothers Mike & John are traveling across the country to tailgate and attend 32 NFL home games in 17 weeks and taping their adventures along the way for their web series …

2012 Danville Fall Crafts Festival: Sunday | East Bay
Sunday, October 21 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Downtown Danville
2012 Danville Fall Crafts Festival: Sunday | East Bay Celebrate the 21st annual Danville Fall Crafts Festival on tree-lined Hartz Avenue in beautiful downtown Danville on October 20 & 21, 2012. Come out and enjoy the different artists as they show off their talents. There will be everything from photography and jewelry to ceramics ...
10th Annual Arts & Music Festival | Excelsior
Sunday, October 21 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Mission & Ocean
10th Annual Arts & Music Festival | Excelsior

The outskirts of the city will share their ethnic flare at the 10th Annual Excelsior Arts & Music Festival on Sunday, October 21, 2012.
The streets will be lined with craft vendors, international food, art, music performances, games and activities for kids.
2012 Excelsior Arts & Music Festival
Sunday, October …

Free Victorian Architecture History Tours: Haas-Lilienthal House | SF
Sunday, October 21 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Haas-Lilienthal House
Free Victorian Architecture History Tours: Haas-Lilienthal House | SF

Join San Francisco Architectural Heritage at the historic Haas-Lilienthal House on Sunday, October 21, 2012 for a free day of tours - the only free day of the year.
Many people regularly pass this Queen Anne residence, yet most have never explored its original and luxuriant interior.
Expert docents …

Sunday Streets 2012 | Outer Mission
Sunday, October 21 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Outer Mission/Excelsior
Sunday Streets 2012 | Outer Mission

Sunday Streets is San Francisco’s official block party – a sorta-monthly roving neighborhood celebration where the streets are closed to vehicles so pedestrians, roller skaters, bicyclists, yoga classes… whoever can take over for an afternoon.
The October 21,  2012 event will take place around Outer Mission/Excelsior. 

Sunday Streets …

Off the Grid: Presidio Picnic & Food Truck Party | SF
Sunday, October 21 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but bring money for food, drinks & game rentals.
| Main Post Lawn
Off the Grid: Presidio Picnic & Food Truck Party | SF Off the Grid hosts a full season of Picnics at the Presidio every Sunday from April 21 to October 27, 2013 at the lawn on the Main Post featuring live music, free games and stands from San Francisco restaurants, food trucks, local farms and retailers. Debuting in ...
Hare Krishna Chariot Parade & Festival 2012 | Berkeley
Sunday, October 21 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | People's Park
Hare Krishna Chariot Parade & Festival 2012 | Berkeley

The Festival of Chariots starts with a small parade from the intersection of Telegraph and Stuart Street, towards UC Berkeley. reaching Haste St and Peoples Park for the Hare Krishna Festival from Noon till 6:30 PM. there will be free admission, free entertainment and a …

SF Open Studios 2012 | SoMa, Tenderloin, Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Bayview
Sunday, October 21 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco
SF Open Studios 2012 | SoMa, Tenderloin, Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Bayview

October 20-21, 2012
SoMa, Tenderloin, Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Bayview

2012 San Francisco Trolley Dances | SF
Sunday, October 21 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Muni Fast Pass or $2 Muni ticket required.
| Intersection for the Arts
2012 San Francisco Trolley Dances | SF Each year Epiphany Productions transforms the City’s streets into stages through 9th Annual San Francisco Trolley Dances, a series of free contemporary dance performances along the T Metro line through the city’s southeastern neighborhoods and on to several performance sites in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood. For the ...
Free Original Kasper’s Hot Dog Day | Oakland
Sunday, October 21 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Original Kasper's Hot Dogs
Free Original Kasper's Hot Dog Day | Oakland

The Len Raphael for Oakland City Council campaign is hosting a Meet The Candidate and North Oakland Neighborhoods Appreciation Day event this Sunday, October 21st.
Free Original Kasper’s 100% beef hot dogs (limit 2 per person.), vegan kabobs and drinks served by the original Harry, balloons …

Free Zumba Dance Party In the Park | SF
Sunday, October 21 – 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 ...
Hayes Valley Scavenger Hunt | SF
Sunday, October 21 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cost, just follow us on Twitter and Facebook for clues to win
| Patricia's Green
Hayes Valley Scavenger Hunt | SF

Sunday October 21- Beginning at Hayes Valley Park (next to the statue) at noon. Our rep will be there to promote our Chicago themed box filled with yummy treats, books, sports memorabilia, photos and maps

Dew Tour 2012: Skate Jam Toyota City Championships | SF
Sunday, October 21 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza
Dew Tour 2012: Skate Jam Toyota City Championships | SF

Sunday, October 21st
Venue Opens: 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Civic Center Plaza
Dew Tour Experience
Locals Skate Jam
Harrison Street

Indie Mart DIY, Design & Music Festival | SF
Sunday, October 21 – All Day | Cost: $3*
*$3 suggested donation (or what you can afford)
| Thee Parkside
Indie Mart DIY, Design & Music Festival | SF

Here’s what they’ve got:

100 vendors,
hella babes in Mom jeans slanging vintage
free DIY activities
food trucks: Chariman Bao (buns), All Good Pizza (duh, pizza), Docs of the Bay, The Galley (sammies), Whiskey Commons (fried buffalo chix sammies), Salsa Delfina and Nute’s Cupcakes
food & drink at Thee Parkside
Photobooth …

Win Tix: 18th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration | Oakland Museum of California
Sunday, October 21 – 12:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular cost, $12 general; $9 seniors and students; $6, ages 9-17. Free, 8 and under.
| Oakland Museum of California
18th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration | Oakland Museum of California

The Oakland Museum of California comes alive for the 18th annual Community Celebration for the Days of the Dead on October 21, 2012.
Craft activities, food, dance and music groups, and ceremonia bring the community together for this healing tradition. Experience traditional Meso-American arts and foods, and buy local …

Rasputin Free In-Store Concerts: Fat Opie’s Punk Americana | Berkeley
Sunday, October 21 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rasputin Berkeley
Rasputin Free In-Store Concerts: Fat Opie's Punk Americana | Berkeley

Fat Opie (featuring Scott Mickelson) will perform an acoustic set at Rasputin’s in Berkeley.
“While Fat Opie’s sweet-sounding American folk-rock hits are undeniably catchy, it’s the profound messages within them that have struck a chord with the band’s loyal followers. Like a modern day Woody Guthrie, …

JAZZ + At The de Young: Ben Goldberg School | SF
Sunday, October 21 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | de Young Museum
JAZZ + At The de Young: Ben Goldberg School | SF

Ben Goldberg, clarinet – Kasey Knudsen, alto saxophone – Jeff Cressman, trombone, – Rob Reich, accordion – David Ewell, bass – Hamir Atwal,drums
One of many projects led by the acclaimed clarinetist and composer, The Ben Goldberg School is a new variable-speed, all-purpose ensemble performing new …

Poetry Flash Readings: Lucille Lang Day & Kathleen Hastings | Oakland
Sunday, October 21 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Diesel, A Bookstore
Poetry Flash Readings: Lucille Lang Day & Kathleen Hastings | Oakland

Poetry Flash presents a reading and book launch by Lucille Lang Day, Married at Fourteen, a memoir, and Kathleen Hastings, Cloud Fire, poems.
Lucille Lang Day will be reading from her memoir Married at Fourteen: A True Story. Herbert Gold says of it, “Lucy Day’s story …

Dowtown San Jose Zombie Walk
Sunday, October 21 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Dowtown San Jose Zombie Walk

Create your finest zombie look and join your fellow undead as you creep your way through downtown San Jose on a zombie walk. This isn’t a bar crawl, or a pub crawl, but just a good old fashioned zombie crawl with no leaders and no …

Win Tix: Snow Patrol Live In Concert | San Jose
Sunday, October 21 – 7:30 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular cost, $38.50 + $9.95 fee
| San Jose Civic
Snow Patrol Live In Concert | San Jose

Hot off the heels of Snow Patrol‘s new album, Fallen Empires, the band makes their only Bay Area appearance at the newly renovated San Jose Civic.
Opening is folk-rock artist Lissie who was named Paste Magazine’s No. 1 best new solo artist of 2010 and whose …

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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