Events for April 18, 2010
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1906 Great Earthquake and Fire Commemoration Events | April 18, 2010
On the 104th anniversary of San Francisco’s 1906 great earthquake and fire, come remember at the official Wreath Laying and Commemoration at 5:11am on April 18, 2010 at Lotta’s Fountain on Market Street.
The celebration, which takes place each year with the dwindling number of survivors ...
Golden Fire Hydrant Painting Ceremony | Dolores Park
One lonely working fire hydrant in the Mission District helped saved the city’s churches after the 1906 Earthquake. Every year on the anniversary of the quake the hydrant receives a fresh coast of gold paint in tribute.
This celebration at Church and 20th begins approximately ...
“Sunday Streets” Car-Free Street Festival | Bayview
Sunday Streets is a city-wide event that takes place in different neighborhoods on Sundays throughout the Spring and Summer and shuts down city streets to traffic so that residents can take over for a day with all sorts of healthy and family friendly activities.
April 18th ...
Final Day: Urban Zipline over San Francisco | Justin Herman Plaza
The British Columbia Experience comes off its post-Olympics high and lands in San Francisco featuring a Free 600 ft. Urban Zipline. That’s right, ride a zipline for over 600 feet totally free, but you’ll have to brave the lines and weigh between 65 lbs and ...
Screening of Film “1906” | Westin St. Francis
Following the early morning commemorations at Lotta’s Fountain and the Golden Fire Hydrant to mark the 104th Anniversary of the 1906 quake and fire, attend a free film screening of “1906” a documentary by Alon Aranya about the quake and one of the last remaining ...
29th Annual Northern California Book Awards | SF Main Library
Join us for the 29th Annual Northern California Book Awards. The awards honor the work of Northern California authors in Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translation and Children’s Literature. The featured speaker is Cody Award winner Nancy J. Peters, co-owner and former publisher of City Lights Books.
Local ...
Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade | Civic Center
The 43rd Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival parade begins at the Civic Center at 1:00 p.m. on April 18, 2010, proceeding up Polk to Post Street, and ending in Japantown at Post and Fillmore streets.
A number of performers from Japan will also grace us ...
Every Sunday
“Heart of the City” Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Heart of the City Farmers Market is a uniquely independent, farmer-operated, nonprofit farmers market located year round on Sundays and Wednesdays in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, rain or shine. Nearly 30 local farmers and artisan food vendors provide a wide selection of fresh local produce, ...
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
With more than 40 vendors, the Jack London Square Farmers Market offers local produce, food craft products, and breakfast and lunch options.
The Jack London Square Farmers Market is operated by CUESA at Oakland’s Jack London Square on Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, year ...
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
WHAT IS “OUT”?
Workouts are open to all from a certified personal trainer, Josh Muñoz. We are LGBTQ+ friendly and our group is open to all fitness levels. You will be challenged and supported in a safe, social workout environment. Bring a towel and water and ...
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
See and learn about the Victorian era architecture of the city’s first suburb on a guided walk from SF City Guides.
Victorian Walking Tour
Every Sunday | 2 pm
1801 Bush, 1801 Bush St., SF, CA
Free, but donations are accepted.
On a walk through the neighborhood of Lafayette Square, you’ll ...
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Grab that banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, harmonica and autoharp, and head over to The Lucky Horseshoe in Bernal Heights to join in San Francisco’s only Bluegrass Jam on a Sunday afternoon.
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam
Every Sunday | 4-7 pm
The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Ave., SF, CA
FREE
Jamming ...
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Experienced juggler or a newbie looking to learn? Come hang out at Juggling Club and collaborate in a fun, low-pressure environment with an experienced Circus Center instructor. All levels are welcome in this club class taught by Jade Ford.
Juggling Club
Most Sundays | 5-8p
Circus Center, 755 Frederick St., ...
