Events for October 8, 2011
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Saturday, October 8
Free Yoga Day & DJs | SFMOMA
Don’t be surprised if the yoga instructor announces “upward facing Paul Klee”..
The Art of Yog is a series of free yoga sessions in esteemed museums all across the nation.
Fortunately for us, SFMOMA is participating in hosting a free yoga session as DJ Dr. Toast provides ...
Learn to Transform Your Sidewalk Into a Garden | GG Park
The SF Department of Public Works has teamed up with the SF Botanical Garden Society and SF Parks Trust to bring you free Saturday workshops to teach you everything you need to know to “green” your sidewalk.
We’ll give you step-by-step instructions to transform your sidewalk ...
| 10:00 am | History Tour Series: Uptown to the Lake | Oakland | FREE* *RSVP by calling Tours’ 24-hour hotline at (510) 238-3234
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2nd Annual Bed Races | San Mateo
Watch teams of crazy bed racers jump on top of the sheets and head for the finish line as part of the “Bed Race for Life.” Although it costs a $300 donation to enter (proceeds go to charity) it’s free to watch for spectators and ...
Firehouse Art Collective Live Bazaar | Berkeley
The Firehouse Art Collective, directed by Tom Franco, is hosting the Live Bazaar every Saturday in South Berkeley. What makes it Live is that Firehouse artists of all disciplines are present, painting, sculpting, playing music, co creating culture, stimulating a Live Event Experience as community. ...
Pumpkins in the Park & Scarecrow Contest | San Jose
Pumpkins in the Park returns for its 17th year in Guadalupe River Park. This great family event is a celebration of the environment, the Guadalupe River, and the fall harvest season.
We’ll have varieties of specialty apples to taste, fresh pressed apple cider, and entertainment by ...
SF Open Studios Weekend | Sunset, Haight & More
Whether it’s done in pencil or paint, check out all the artwork on display during the SF Open Studios weekend on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 in Ocean Beach, Sunset, Richmond, Duboce, Upper Noe Valley, Hayes Valley, Haight, Diamond Heights, Buena Vista, Mount Davidson, Twin ...
Kite Fight!: Armed Kite Dogfight in the Sky | Marina Green
From the organizers of Urban Golf, and the Urban Iditarod comes Kite Fight! Flying pretty kites at Chrissy Fields is for sissies, the 9.8th Fighting Kite Brigade challenges YOU to a kite duel. That’s right, its time to start fighting with kites.
You can either watch ...
Win Tix: VIP Fleet Week Viewing Party | SF
Sail past the crowds into Maritime Museum located smack dab on the waterfront for a perfect sky and sea view of the Blue Angels and Fleet Week 2011 air show.
Enjoy exclusive access to indoor and outdoor observation decks, comfortable sky seating, plenty of bathrooms, Bay Bar ...
Highest Mountains & Prettiest Stairs Guided Hike | SF
Alex Genadinik, the hiking guide who brought you the Yoda Hike, the Wine Hike and the Seven Hills of SF Hike now will take you on a free guided hike of the highest point in San Francisco and then down the prettiest stairs of SF.
Begin ...
| 12:00 pm | Halloween Makeup Class with CARGO | San Jose | FREE* *Please RSVP by calling Ultra Beauty 408-924-0718
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Blue Angels Wine Tasting Viewing Party | Treasure Island
If you think the Blue Angels are loud, wait until they soar above you close enough to knock your hats off.
Treasure Island Wines invites you to the former navy base to taste seven hand crafted wines while watching the equally impressive Blue Angels graze by ...
Fleet Week 2011: Saturday Air Show with Blue Angels | SF
Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival. The Blue Angels will perform around 3pm, but there’s much more in store.
Prior to the Angles ...
Snail Mail Social | Potrero Hill
Maybe its time to be considerate of a snail’s inability to perform on a keyboard.
Revert to the good old days of pen pal-manship and befriend a stranger from a provided list at the Snail Mail Social. Pick up a pen and paper, or write your ...
Rooftop View of Blue Angels & Cheap Burgers | SF
Join Lombardi Sports on Saturday, October 8th, from 1-5pm to celebrate Fleet Week 2011. Watch the Blue Angels from the rooftop and enjoy a great view of the city. Admission is free with RSVP.
Contact RSVP@LombardiSports.com to receive your admission ticket and enjoy $2 Burgers, Exclusive ...
Fleet Week Rooftop Viewing Party | Lombardi Sports
Get a great rooftop view of the Fleet Week air show and get cheap food & drinks and great views of the bay at the annual Lombardi Sports Fleet Week Rooftop Party in Russin Hill. Enjoy $2 burgers and exclusive in-store discounts.
As for drinks… it’s ...
Madonna Flash Mob Day | SF
Express yourself this weekend as the Madonna flash mob crawls around the city on Saturday, October 8 and watch a large group of performers put on a choreographed dance to Vogue, the cowboy-kicking of Don’t Tell Me and other Madonna classics.
Madonna Flash Mob
Saturday October 8th, ...
| 2:00 pm | CANCELED: Hanni El Khatib Live Set | Amoeba SF | FREE |
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Baking Classes | Ferry Building
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker is hosting two free baking classes for baking and chocolate enthusiasts. Classes led by two of San Francisco’s most prominent pastry chefs and baking experts, are open to the public with RSVP on October 8, 2011.
4:30pm-5:30pm: Chocolate Cream Pie with Cinnamon ...
International Observe the Moon Night | Lands End
This is a special City Star Party for International Observe the Moon Night.
The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers puts on monthly (approximately) public events with a public lecture on the stars followed by a public viewing through telescopes. Events start at sunset and are held ...
Historic Rock ‘n’ Roll Photo Show: Lynn Goldsmith | SF Art Exchange
Opening October 8th, The San Francisco Art Exchanges presents “Close & Personal: The Rock Archive of Lynn Goldsmith” a special photo exhibition celebrating the historic rock and roll archive of award-winning photographer Lynn Goldsmith.
Lynn will attend the opening night festivities and be available to discuss her work ...
Yelp Pop-Up Shop Closing Night Party | North Beach
The Treasure Island Music Festival (Oct 15-16) is hosting a pop-up shop to sell festival tickets with no service charge this weekend, and they’re throwing parties each night at this unique event space.
On Saturday, October 8th, Yelp presents the closing night party with DJ Edgartronic (spinning ...
| 8:00 pm | Win Tix: “Show Ho” A One Clown Extravaganza | $22* *Save $10 off ticket price with code 'THRILLS'. General $32
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| 8:00 pm | Win Tix: SF Olympians Theater Festival | $10* *Admission is $10.00 a night, with a “buy four, get the fifth show free" option
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Johnnie Walker Private Whisky Tasting (Oct. 5-8) | SF
Join Johnnie Walker for an exclusive night out in San Francisco with discerning drinkers like yourself. Guests are personally led by Master of Whisky, through a private tasting of select Johnnie Walker Scotch whiskies.
Johnnie Walker “House of Whisky” Private Tasting | 2011
– Dogpatch Studios, 991 ...
Free Chocolate Cake Day | Pacific Heights
In the words of Marie Antoinette, “let them eat cake.” Instead, how about, “let them eat FREE cake?”
Baker and Banker is celebrating their 1st year anniversary by giving away free slices of Guinness chocolate cake to anyone who visits their shop, no purchase neccesary. Hurry in ...
Every Saturday
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
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
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
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
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 ...
