Events for November 9, 2013
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“Comet of the Century” ISON Observation | 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 am | 3rd Annual Airbnb Volunteer Day & Free Breakfast | Potrero Hill | FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required.
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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
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.
San Francisco Opera’s 2013 Free Day & Open House | Civic Center
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
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 am | Interactive Archaeology Day | San Jose | FREE |
Snowbomb Ski & Snowboard Festival | AT&T 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)
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“Jack of All Trades” Indie Holiday Craft & Antique Market | 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 pm | Pop-Up Architecture Installations & Experience | SF | FREE |
Eco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF
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
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 pm | Win Tix: Four Barrel Coffee & Chocolate Tasting Day | SF Botanical Garden | WIN* *Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost, $35.
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| 2:00 pm | Live Music, Art & Community Canvas | Campbell | FREE |
Free Photo Class with SF Chronicle’s Frederic Larson | Richmond District
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
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
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
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
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 ...
Star Party: Jazz & Telescopes | 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
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 pm | Hella Gay Dance Party | Oakland | $5* *Each month is a fundraiser for a different local non-profit organization.
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Movember Mustache DJ Party & Live Pop Concert | 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
“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
