Events for October 28, 2011
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California Academy of Sciences “Neighborhood Free Days” | 2011
For the weekend of Oct 28-30, 2011, the California Academy of Sciences offers free admission to residents of Parkside, Sunset.
San Francisco residents will again have the opportunity to visit the California Academy of Sciences free of charge during Neighborhood Free Days.
Each neighborhood, defined by zip codes, will ...
40 Years Of Women & Gender Studies | SFSU
SF State’s Women Studies Department was founded in 1976 as part of a movement to bring feminism and studies of identity into the University.
At that time, most similar programs were called “Women’s Studies.” The apostrophe can imply that the discipline belongs to women rather ...
Monsters of Rock: Halloween Fest | Speakeasy Brewery
People who like beer, people who like rock, people who appreciate the finer things of Halloween will gather at Speakeasy Ales and Lagers 1195 Evans Ave for cheap beer on a Friday night with free live music: rock and roar from Midnight Chaser, Hell Ship, and ...
Czech Beer Block Party | Financial District
Cafe Prague is hosting a European themed Block Party this Friday on Merchant Street (between Battery and Sansome) – right next door to the new Hidden Vine Wine Bar. The event is a celebration of Independent Czechoslovak State Day (which marks the creation of Czechoslovakia ...
Desigual & 7×7 Shopping Party | SF
Spend your night taking part in some Spanish-themed fun at Desigual and 7×7’s Friends & Family Nights this Friday, October 28, where you can enjoy complimentary Lambrusco wine, live music and free, tasty tapas.
Just RSVP in advance to take advantage of Spanish snacks, sips and, of ...
Venetian Masquerade Ball & Circus | Friday Nights at the de Young
Join us for a Venetian Masquerade Ball and wear your favorite Renaissance costume in celebration of the de Young’s new exhibit on the masters of Venice. Enjoy the wonderous characters from Velocity Circus as they interact with museumgoers of the masquerade ball. Attend a special lecture: Masters ...
Jazz Pianist of the Year 2011: Free Concert | Mission
World renowned jazz pianist Fred Hersch to the delight of Mission dwellers with a free hour long set.
On top of several other awards, Grammy nominated Fred Hersch was recently awarded the title Jazz Pianist of the Year 2011 by the Jazz Journalists Association.
Source: 7×7
SF Community ...
| 7:00 pm | Avant Garde “Illustrated Readings” | Mission | FREE |
RightsFest Film Festival Closing Night | SF
RightsFest’s Closing Night features Whose Children Are These?, the story of three Muslim teenagers in New York City, their harrowing experiences in the aftermath of 9/11, and the community activism that their experiences inspired.
Confirmed panelist: director Theresa Thanjan.
The festival will close with Viva La ...
| 7:00 pm | Sidewalk Drive-In Movie | Inner Richmond | FREE |
Win Tix: Cirque Du Soleil’s TOTEM: Opening Night | AT&T Park
Tonight is opening night of the brand new Cirque du Soliel show in San Francisco with their latest big top touring production, TOTEM, performing under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at AT&T Park in November and December.
Funcheap has two pair of tickets to giveaway ...
| 8:30 pm | Win Tix: Too $hort Big Nasty Halloween Party | Mezzanine | $30* *$30 Advance general admission, $60 general admission. 21+
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Halloween DJ Bash w/ Jack Daniels Tasting | Civic Center
Cleanse the soul with grimey bass when Bass Chakra provides the beats that will definitely bump in the night. DJs Blackheart, Dub Thug, Scott Brio, and Jai Soleil will get you dubsteppin’ to a eerily ear piercing bass.
Drink specials go on all night, and Jack Daniels will also be providing free ...
The Spooky Art Show & Live Body Painting | Sub Mission
Sub Mission hosts “The Spooky Art Show” – perfect for a pre-halloween party – with art, bands, DJs, live body painting with live abstract performance artist Fabian Bolanos who combines the human body with canvas together as a sensual live art installation. 9pm.
LightSound Labs Performance ...
“The Shining” Halloween Movie Night & $3 Beers | Park Chalet
During the summer,the Park Chalet hosts fun outdoor movies and bbqs. During the winter on Friday nights you can head indoors for free movies, popcorn with appetizer and drink specials.
Each month is a different theme – October 2011 is Cult Month with the super spooky ...
Night of the Living Shred | SoMa
Spend your Halloweekend with half-pipes, hot food and hardcore bands at the Night of the Living Shred party this Friday, October 28 from 9 p.m. till 4 a.m.
Enjoy complimentary food from Mission Chinese Food and Bar Crudo, while you dance to DJ tunes, listen to ...
Spooky Salem DJ Halloween Dance Party | SoMa
Halloween isn’t a day, its a month. 120 Minutes & Mishka present Salem, a free DJ set to kick start the weekend at one of the hottest multi-level venues in SF, 103 Harriet.
Salem, a mysterious group of four, will echo their ghoulish sounds similar to ...
Every Friday
Free Bad-Ass Morning Workout: Conquer SF’s Hills | Every Friday
Every Friday morning at 6:30 am, gather at a different San Francisco hill for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city.
The hills change each week (it might be Alamo Square, Moraga Steps, Twin Peaks, Lombard…), but expect ...
CANCELLED: Friday Farmers Market & Bazaar | UN Plaza
UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus concerns, this event has been cancelled temporarily.
Every Friday from 7am to 4pm, UN Plaza will feature the best of San Francisco. Grab fresh fruits and veggies, buy gifts from local vendors, and grab lunch at delicious food stalls representing cuisine from ...
Free “Oysters on the Half Shell” Fridays | El Rio
El Rio, a neighborhood dive in the deep Mission, gives away free Oysters on the half shell from local folks in Tomales Bay, every Friday at 5:30 pm. Arrive on time, they go fast.
And get your drink on with happy hour on Friday from 5-8 pm ...
Big Mood Comedy: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show | Oakland
Big Mood Comedy is an intimate standup comedy show featuring the best local and touring comics every Friday upstairs at Oakland’s very own Legionnaire Saloon.
Hosted by Hayley Beacon, Jordan Thewlis, and Jeff Dean. Free cookies.
Please note that from February 7th, the shows happens every Friday ...
“HellaFunny Fridays” Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa
San Francisco has one of the best underground comedy scenes in America. Come check out some of the Bay’s best rising comics at HellaFunny’s weekly stand-up comedy show “HellaFunny Fridays.”
HellaFunny Fridays
Every Friday at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Trademark and Copyright, 1123 Folsom Stree (and 7th St.), SF
FREE ...
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies | Skylark Bar
Join Hunny Bunny and Her Hot Toddies for Mischief at the Skylark Bar every Friday at 8 pm.
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies Every Friday | 8 pm Skylark Bar, 3089 16th St, SF, CA FREE
Enjoy drinks, dancing, DJs and more at this free ...
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse | Mutiny Radio
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse on Mutiny Radio is a free comedy show every Friday from 8-11 pm at Mutiny Radio on the corner of 21st and Florida in the deep Mission District.
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse
Every Friday | 8-10 pm
Mutiny Radio, 2781 21st Street, SF, CA
$10
Over 25 of San ...
“Best of SF” Stand-Up Comedy Night | SF
Check out a fresh line-up of SF’s comics every Friday at 8 pm at the beautiful Variety Preview Theater in downtown SF’s iconic Hobart Building.
Funcheap Deal: Get tickets for $5 with promo code FUNCHEAP. Otherwise, tickets are $15.
Located in the iconic Hobart Building, right next ...
Jazz at The Atlas Cafe | SF
Jazz at The Atlas is a weekly jazz residency with five rotating jazz bands. Music is always free, though tipping is encouraged.
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
Updated 1/20/2020 – Event info last checked via website.
“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 ...
Friday Night Outdoor Roller Skate DJ Party: “Midnight Rollers” | SF
Strap on your skates and roller disco around the city at the Midnight Rollers Friday Night Skate party.
This weekly skate (as long as it’s not raining or during Burning Man) hits up San Francisco’s main attractions, all while blasting their own beats from two jogging strollers ...
SF Beer Olympics: Beer Pong, Flip Cup & $2 Beers | North Beach
Meet and compete against locals, travelers, couch surfers, au pairs, and hostelers. Games are free to play (including flip cup, beer pong and relays) and many weeks they have themed events for holidays, or just because.
Get 6 drink coupons for $1 each. Use coupons before ...
“Comedy Soup”: Music, Comedy, Free Wine & Popcorn | Oakland
Comedy Soup is Oakland’s very own little Stand-Up house show that features top local and touring comics, complimentary Wine and popcorn and musical guests from a variety of styles.
Past guests have appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, Viceland, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Conan, Colbert & Corden.
In November ...
“The Function” SF’s Newest Hip-Hop Dance Party | Milk Bar
Come party at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Haight for a early 2000s hip-hop and R&B club bangers.
DJ Beats Me plays everything from Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, Lil Jon, Mac Dre, Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, Notorious B.I.G., Rihanna, SOB X RBE, Usher, Robin ...
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy | SF
EndGames Improv is bringing something new to the genre, what could turn out to be a very hot affair (in that release of tension, funny kind of way) with “Your F!#&ed Up Relationship.”
“YFUR” is an entirely improvised comedy show inspired by stories of your own ...
