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Friday, October 28

California Academy of Sciences “Neighborhood Free Days” | 2011
Friday, October 28 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Proof of neighborhood residency required
| California Academy of Sciences
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
Friday, October 28 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Francisco State University, Humanities Building, Room 587
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
Friday, October 28 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 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
Friday, October 28 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Merchant Alley
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
Friday, October 28 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Desigual (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 ...
6:00 pmPotluck for The Silver Spoon Cookbook | Noe Valley  FREE
Venetian Masquerade Ball & Circus | Friday Nights at the de Young
Friday, October 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Programs are free and open to the public, but does not include admission to the museum's galleries
| de Young Museum
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
Friday, October 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| SF Community Music Center
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 pmAvant Garde “Illustrated Readings” | Mission  FREE
RightsFest Film Festival Closing Night | SF
Friday, October 28 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Opera Plaza Cinema
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 pmSidewalk Drive-In Movie | Inner Richmond  FREE
7:30 pmWhite Picket Fences LGBT Opening Reception | Mission  FREE*
*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 pmWin Tix: Too $hort Big Nasty Halloween Party | Mezzanine  $30*
*$30 Advance general admission, $60 general admission. 21+
8:30 pmHalloween Trunk Show & Costume Contest | Hayes Valley  FREE
9:00 pmWin Tix: Jason Webley’s Halloween Tour | Slim’s  $14*
*6+
Halloween DJ Bash w/ Jack Daniels Tasting | Civic Center
Friday, October 28 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Fuel SF
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 ...
9:00 pmWin Tix: Fuzzy Rock “Secret Secretaries” | Cafe Du Nord  $12*
*21+
The Spooky Art Show & Live Body Painting | Sub Mission
Friday, October 28 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*we "think" it's free, there's no cover charge listed on the site.
| 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
Friday, October 28 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The 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
Friday, October 28 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 am | Cost: $5 | Club Six
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
Friday, October 28 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE with RSVP
| 103 Harriet
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 ...
11:30 pmThe Rocky Horror Picture Show | Halloween 2011  $10*
*$10 General Admission, Albany show: $8 Students
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