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Saturday, November 9

“Comet of the Century” ISON Observation | Lawrence Hall of Science
Saturday, November 9 – 4:30 am - Ends at 6:30 am | Cost: $5*
*$5/non-members. $3/members.
| Lawrence Hall of Science
Join Lawrence Hall of Science in the early morning to look through telescopes and see if we can witness Comet ISON, and see sunrise from the Hall from 4:30–6:30 am on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Comets are a beautiful sight to see in the sky, and ...
9:30 am3rd Annual Airbnb Volunteer Day & Free Breakfast | Potrero Hill  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
Free National Parks Weekend | November 9-11 For Veteran’s Day Weekend 2013 (November 9-11), get free admission and all vehicle fees waved for all 398 National Parks in the country including Yosemite and Muir Woods

Greenpeace “Rainbow Warrior” Ship Tours | Pier 15
Saturday, November 9 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Photo ID required to get on board.
| Pier 15
Get a rare look behind the scenes at how the ship works and how it’s helping protect oceans, forests, communities and climate.  Tours take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Sundays and Saturdays, November 9-10 and 16-17, 2013. Photo ID is required to get on board.
10:00 am$1 Book Sale | Mission Dist.  $1*
*$1 for books & media. Free entrance.
San Francisco Opera’s 2013 Free Day & Open House | Civic Center
Saturday, November 9 – 10:30 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | War Memorial Opera House
Celebrate San Francisco Opera‘s 2013 Season with a day of free performances, activities and giveaways at the War Memorial Opera House during their annual free community open house on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Free, but an RSVP will enter you in a drawing for free opera tickets. – Family session ...
2013 Family Art Day: Burning Man Spaceship, Robots & Workshops | Hunters Point
Saturday, November 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | HPS Sustainability Center
Bring the kids to the Second Annual Family Art Day at Hunters Point Shipyard to visit the  Youth Educational Spaceship (YES) Project, take a mosaic workshop and watch robotics demos from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, November 9, 2013. They will be hosting tours and ...
11:00 amInteractive Archaeology Day | San Jose  FREE
Snowbomb Ski & Snowboard Festival | AT&T Park
Saturday, November 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to the festival, but no free lift tickets are included
| Oracle Park
There is also a way to get free tickets to the festival, but you will not get any lift tickets with this offer. It’s still a great festival to attend with tons of winter vendors, free concerts, ski and snowboard films on the jumbotron and ...
11:00 am$10 Off: Snowbomb Ski & Snowboard Festival | AT&T Park  $10 Off*
*Regular Price $28.25. Purchase through Goldstar for $19.75 ($15.57 + $4 service fee)
11:00 amFerry Plaza Farmers Market: Free Seasonal Cooking Demos | SF  FREE
“Jack of All Trades” Indie Holiday Craft & Antique Market | Jack London Square
Saturday, November 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Shop local and shop unique this holiday season with over 150 locally curated vendors selling antiques, vintage apparel, handmade items and up-cycled furniture – plus there’s food trucks, holiday drinks, craft beer and live music. RSVP on Facebook and you’ll be entered to win a $100 ...
12:00 pmPop-Up Architecture Installations & Experience | SF  FREE
Eco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF
Saturday, November 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The School Farm

Come join a volunteer work party at The School Farm every second Saturday from noon to 4 pm to lend a hand and learn about farm work. All skill levels and abilities are welcome, even for moral support and comic relief. They will provide some ...Monthly

DIY Workshop: Bling Your Terrarium | SF
Saturday, November 9 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Space is limited. RSVP required.
| Carmel Blue
SixDoors and Carmel Blue invite you to a special Sunday Funday event with lifestyle blogger and DIY expert, Jeanne Chan (Shop Sweet Things) who will teach you how to take a few basic materials and build your own  terrarium. Free, but an RSVP is required. Decorate and “bling” it ...
1:00 pmWin Tix: Four Barrel Coffee & Chocolate Tasting Day | SF Botanical Garden  WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost, $35.
2:00 pmLive Music, Art & Community Canvas | Campbell  FREE
Free Photo Class with SF Chronicle’s Frederic Larson | Richmond District
Saturday, November 9 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is reuired.
| Richmond Branch Library
Award-winning San Francisco Chronicle photojournalist Frederic Larson leads a rare free three-session intensive photo documentary class and study of the Richmond neighborhood. If you’re passionate about photography and passionate about San Francisco, this will be the perfect class for you. You’ll learn how to create a visual story ...
Ice Cream Making & Art Workshops | Potrero Hill
Saturday, November 9 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Potrero Branch Library
Celebrate science month at Potrero Branch Library with a delicious afternoon of science and art featuring a drop-in workshop exploring polymers by mixing white glue and liquid starch. To make the day extra special, Potrero Branch Library will teach you how to make plastic bag ice cream. Free ...
City Star Party & Telescope Night | Lands End
Saturday, November 9 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting. Please check the SFAA website for updated information.
| Lands End (Pt. Lobos)

The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers invite you to their next City Star Party, where you can take a gander at our universe through telescopes, socialize with more experienced amateur astronomers, and get some tips about the night sky. Take in the view from San Francisco’s picturesque Tunnel Tops in the ...

Humans v. Zombies Nerf War: 2nd Anniversary | SF
Saturday, November 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but RSVP is required. Bring your own Nerf gun and clothing.
| Lafayette Park
The Zombie organizers say… “Nothing can kill a birthday party like a pack of Zombies, but in this very special HVz game, I, your gracious organizer, have a bit more on my plate as well. A virus, with a 30 year incubation period, has just begun ...
Win Tix: Muni Diaries Live: Nato Green, Haikus & The Muni Song | SF
Saturday, November 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost, $12.
| Valencia Room (Formerly Elbo Room)
Muni stories are best enjoyed over a drink or two with your fellow riders, so come on down to the Elbo Room on Saturday, November 9, 2013, for an evening of hilarity and commuter-bonding. Muni Diaries’ 10th show features: The righteous and hilarious comedian Nato Green Filmmaker and maestro of ...
7:00 pmUkulele Love-In: Concert, Lessons & Group Sing-A-Long | Oakland  $5*
*Sliding scale $5-$10
Star Party: Jazz & Telescopes | San Mateo
Saturday, November 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | College of San Mateo
Set the mood and listen to jazz under the stars. Visit the rooftop observatory and see the moon and stars through the College of San Mateo’s telescopes while listening to KCSM Jazz 91 FM. Dress warmly and come by anytime between 7 and 10 pm. Jazz Under The Stars takes ...
“Casa Indio” Closing Night: Free Beer, Live Art & DJs | SoMa
Saturday, November 9 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required and a $1 minimum donation is requested at the door.
| Casa Indio
See live art being created by Precita Eyes, plus music by J. Klopowitz, Gary Paradise and The Tin Types.
“Oakland Nights…Live”: Interactive Art Stations & Cake Bake-Off | Oakland

Oakland Nights Live is breaking with traditional; instead of a proper show, they’re having two dozen interactive stations, experiments, and zones around the room to delight your reality and alter your senses. You’ll have two hours to pack them all in and do things that you’ll never ...Monthly

9:30 pmHella Gay Dance Party | Oakland  $5*
*Each month is a fundraiser for a different local non-profit organization.
Movember Mustache DJ Party & Live Pop Concert | The EndUp
Saturday, November 9 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before midnight with an RSVP. Otherwise, free before 11 pm. $20 after.
| The EndUp
Celebrate Movember: Mustache November at The EndUp with DJ Christopher B a live midnight performance by alt-popstar Colette Carr and your fabulous hosts, Khmera Rouge (Miss GAPA 2013) and Jezebel Patel (Miss Gay San Francisco 2013) on November 7, 2013. Free before midnight with an RSVP. Otherwise, free before 11 ...
“The Sh*t Show”: DJs, Free Beer, Hot Dogs & Tacos | The Showdown
Saturday, November 9 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $2.50*
*Admission for two for $5 (that comes out to $2.50 each).
| The Showdown

“The Sh*t Show” is a monthly event at Showdown with DJs, a free hot dog and taco bar (while supplies last), and everyone will get a token for a free beer. They promise $1 beers afterwards, but as with any good sh*t show, the specifics are ...Monthly

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday. Free Community Yoga Class Every Saturday | 10 am Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA FREE Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome. Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form. You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
| The Basement
"The Setup" Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"Critical Hit" Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong. Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
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