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Sunday, November 11

Muni’s100th Birthday: Rare Vintage Cable Cars | SF
Sunday, November 11 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free to view the cars. Regular Muni fares apply to ride.
| Market Street Railway Museum
Muni's100th Birthday: Rare Vintage Cable Cars | SF

For Muni’s 100th Birthday Celebration, view and ride along on vintage muni cars and learn about their history from docents on board.
During the Muni Centennial Streetcar Festival, November 4-11, 2012, vintage streetcars, cable cars, buses and trolley coaches will take to city streets, including many that …

National Parks Weekend | Free Entrance to Over 100 National Parks
Sunday, November 11 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Muir Woods National Monument
National Parks Weekend | Free Entrance to Over 100 National Parks

Free National Park Weekend 2012
November 10-12 for Veterans Day weekend
Free Admission

Ocean Beach Clean-up Party, Parade & Aerial Photo | SF
Sunday, November 11 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP preferred
| Ocean Beach (Balboa)
Ocean Beach Clean-up Party, Parade & Aerial Photo | SF

Join Pick Up America as they finally complete the nation’s first coast-to-coast roadside litter pick-up on Ocean Beach on November 11, 2012.
Pick up America Ocean Beach Cleanup
Sunday, November 11, 2012 (9a to 4p)
Ocean Beach at Balboa (Confirmed location)
FREE, but  an RSVP is appreciated.
They’ll be celebrating with breakfast, …

Veterans Day 2012: Celebration Through Service & Art | Presidio
Sunday, November 11 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required.
| Fort Scott
Veterans Day 2012: Celebration Through Service & Art | Presidio

On Veterans’ Day, November 11, 2012 celebrate the contributions of Bay Area Veterans and the military history of the Presidio with a day of art and service.
Veterans who are currently students at the San Francisco Academy of Art will lead volunteers in the creation of …

KUSF’s Rock’n'Swap Record Fair | USF
Sunday, November 11 – 10:00 am | Cost: $3*
*$3 admission, USF students get in for free
| McLaren Hall at USF
KUSF's Rock'n'Swap Record Fair | USF KUSF’s Rock-n-Swap is a Giant Music Lover’s Fair where vendors come from all over to sell music related items in various formats & genres – many offer hard-to-find & rarities. Vinyl galore, CDs, DVDs, posters, books and so much more. This event is one of the ...
Win Tix: 2012 Fall Chocolate Salon | SF
Sunday, November 11 – 10:00 am | Cost: WIN*
*Normally $20 advanced tickets
| Fort Mason Center
2012 Fall Chocolate Salon | SF

Discover, Savor & Taste Some of the Finest Chocolatiers & Confectioners in North America for the Holidays
The 2012 Fall Luxury Chocolate Salon features unlimited tastings from over 30 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans.
Salon highlights include chocolate tasting, chef & author talks, wine tasting and interviews.
3rd …

Papergirl 2012: Bike Riding Free Art Giveaway | SF
Sunday, November 11 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Rickshaw Bagworks
Papergirl 2012: Bike Riding Free Art Giveaway | SF

In the style of old-school American paper-boys, San Francisco’s artsy bike coalition embarks on Papergirl SF Roll and Ride 2012 with over 1,000 rolled up art pieces will be distributed by bicycle in the streets to random passers-by for free on November 11, 2012.
Check out …

2012 Veterans’ Day Parade | SF
Sunday, November 11 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Market & Second
2012 Veterans' Day Parade | SF

Honor the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces downtown on Sunday, November 11, 2012 with the annual Veterans’ Day Parade.
The parade will form up on Market Street and Second Street, step off at 11am sharp and continue south on Market Street from the Financial District to …

Inner Sunset Sundays 2012 | Monthly Block Party & Street Fair
Sunday, November 11 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Inner Sunset
Inner Sunset Sundays 2012 | Monthly Block Party & Street Fair

There is a staggering amount of knowledge, talent, and history in our community. November’s Inner Sunset Sundays will focus on two untapped resources in the neighborhood: Local skills and local history.

Skillshare workshops.
History features courtesy of the Western Neighborhood Project.

Wild Equity Walk: Endangered Western Snowy Plover | Ocean Beach
Sunday, November 11 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Beach Chalet
Wild Equity Walk: Endangered Western Snowy Plover | Ocean Beach

Join the Wild Equity Institute for a leisurely walk along Ocean Beach to search for the threatened Western Snowy Plover.
See this adorable species in its native habitat and learn ways that you can help before it is too late.
Please RSVP to attend.
Meet at Beach Chalet, 1000 Great …

Guided Bike Tour: SF’s Waterfront & Green Spaces | Embarcadero
Sunday, November 11 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required. Email: michele@fuf.net
| Cupid's Span
Guided Bike Tour: SF's Waterfront & Green Spaces | Embarcadero

Join a free 2 hour guided bicycle tour of the parks, natural areas and green spaces along San Francisco’s eastern waterfront.
The ride will cover 5 or 6 miles of mostly flat, mostly paved terrain between the Embarcadero and Heron’s Head Park; there will be a …

11th Annual Green Festival: Sunday | SF 11th Annual Green Festival: Sunday | SF The 2012 Green Festival, the nation’s largest and most trusted environmental consumer event and mainstay to the San Francisco community, returns to the San Francisco Concourse on November 10-11, 2012. The two-day expo features over 125 informative workshops, sessions, demonstrations and talks; a new Yoga ...
2012 Holidays on the Home Front: Sunday | Angel Island
Sunday, November 11 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but you gotta get yourself to Angel Island.
| Angel Island
2012 Holidays on the Home Front: Sunday | Angel Island Angel Island State Park will host Holidays on the Home Front at Fort McDowell (East Garrison) on Saturday and Sunday, November 10 and 11, 2012 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Learn how the Army helped soldiers and their families celebrate the holidays while on the ...
Life Size Mousetrap Board Game & Live Music | Oakland
Sunday, November 11 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*donations gladly accepted for our wonderful community space
| Peralta Junction Pop-Up
Life Size Mousetrap Board Game & Live Music | Oakland

Photo credit: Cory & Catska Ench
The world’s largest Mousetrap board game uses the tools of wonder and excitement to plant the seeds of curiosity with a 25 ton Rube Goldberg-type machine.
Come join Peralta Junction for the Grand Opening of The Life Size Game of Mousetrap, a visually stunning work of …

31st Annual Armenian Food Fair & Festival: Sunday | SF
Sunday, November 11 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, food & drinks are extra
| Calvary Armenian Congregational Church
31st Annual Armenian Food Fair & Festival: Sunday | SF Enjoy everything from kefir to crafts at the 31st annual Armenian Food Fair & Festival at the Calvary Armenian Congregational Church on November 10-11, 2012. The festival will feature homemade delicacies for sale, traditional Armenian music and entertainment, as well as vendors selling jewelry, crafts, Christmas ...
Free Hot Dog Day: Election Hangover Special | Inner Richmond
Sunday, November 11 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free veggie or beef hot dog
| Frankenart Mart
Free Hot Dog Day: Election Hangover Special | 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 ...
Mt. Davidson Beer Hike: Three Peaks and a Pub | SF
Sunday, November 11 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP preferred
| Miraloma Dr & Marne Ave.
Mt. Davidson Beer Hike: Three Peaks and a Pub | SF

Dress warmly and meet up for a group hike over three peaks and then reward yourself with a pint at pub in Cole Valley afterwards.
3 Peaks and a Pub Hike Schedule:
We will begin at Bus Stop (43) on Miraloma Dr & Marne Ave. Following meeting, …

Jericho: Urban Nerf Gun Weekend Spy Game | Union Square
Sunday, November 11 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE with RSVP via Meetup.com
| Union Square Park
Jericho: Urban Nerf Gun Weekend Spy Game | Union Square

The next weekend Jericho will take place at 1pm on Sunday, November 11, 2012.
Here are a few words from your organizer:
Hey guys. I’ve got the next weekend game set to mostly take place in China Town. It’ll probably be cold, so bundle up and wear …

Rasputin Free In-Store Concert: Little Red Lung | Berkeley
Sunday, November 11 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rasputin Berkeley
Rasputin Free In-Store Concert: Little Red Lung | Berkeley

Los Angeles’ Little Red Lung began in 2007 as a solo project of singer/keyboardist Zoe-Ruth Erwin, and was immediately seeded as a dramatic, dynamic, and genre-defying musical exhibition, performing in small avant-indie venues across the city.
The following year, after an extensive eastern U.S. tour, she …

JAZZ + At The de Young: The Faye Carol Quartet | SF
Sunday, November 11 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | de Young Museum
JAZZ + At The de Young: The Faye Carol Quartet | SF

The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol – vocals – Marco Casasola – piano – Geechi Taylor, drums – Howard Wiley, saxophone – Marcus Shelby, bass
Carol is one of the premiere vocalists of her time. Arranging jazz standards and other popular songs in her own way is …

Win Tix: 17th Annual Berkeley “Crush” Wine & Food Festival 17th Annual Berkeley

At the 17th Annual Berkeley “Crush” Festival, sample and taste from 30+ local restaurants, wineries and breweries like Rosenblum Cellars, Pyramid Alehouse, Whole Foods and more during this afternoon of great wine and food. Tickets are $50 adv / door.
>> Funcheap $20 Ticket Deal
The first 50 people to use …

Dodgeball Viewing Party: Food & Drinks | SoMa
Sunday, November 11 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Jillian's
Dodgeball Viewing Party: Food & Drinks | SoMa

Watch local tech companies battle it out in an intense charity dodgeball tournament on Sunday, November 11, 2012.
All the action from the elimination rounds and the finals will be streaming live at Jillian’s in San Francisco.
Drinks and food will be provided as you cheer on your team.
Free, but an …

SFStop’s Burlesque & Street Photography Showcase | SF
Sunday, November 11 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The Photo Gallery is Free, the Cafe food is Cash Only
| Akiba Gallery and Cafe
SFStop's Burlesque & Street Photography Showcase | SF

San Francisco’s newest photo collective, SFStop, hosts its first gallery showcase in a unique photo show that is a far venture from the stodgy traditional galleries while not a total hipster-fest.
Photo series include a Burlesque portrait shoot, “Characters in The Bay,” a good number of …

Underground Films: The Big Parade (1925) 8mm/Sound | Berkeley
Sunday, November 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations Accepted
| The Tannery
Underground Films: The Big Parade (1925) 8mm/Sound | Berkeley

The Big Parade (1925) 8mm/Sound
The idle son of a rich businessman joins the army when the U.S.A. enters World War One. He is sent to France, where he becomes friends with two working-class soldiers. He also falls in love with a Frenchwoman, but has to …

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 …

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