Events for April 29, 2012
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National Parks Week (April 21-29) | Free Entrance to Over 100 National Parks
Looking to get in a little nature, but are on a budget? How about visiting one of our nation’s national parks absolutely free.
To make it easier to experience America’s Great Outdoors, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees (and even car fees), so visitors ...
Oakland “Local Love Day” Festival | Jack London Square
On the heels of the New York Times naming Oakland #5 on their list of places to visit in 2012, Jack London Square is planning a big “Local Love” day at their farmers’ market on April 29, 2012 to highlight what an amazing place Oakland ...
California Academy of Sciences “Neighborhood Free Days” | 2012
For the weekend of April 27-29, 2012, the California Academy of Sciences offers free admission to residents of neighborhoods like the Mission, Castro, Noe Valley and Haight thanks to the Academy’s bi-annual Neighborhood Free Days program.
Each neighborhood, defined by zip codes, will have opportunities to visit the ...
Israel in Marin Festival | North Bay
Pick up your map, and experience a taste of life in Israel.
This mini-festival offers a whirlwind tour of the food, culture, art, sport, music, and spirit of Israel. Learn about Israel through hands-on activities and games, a “shuk” (marketplace) selling Israeli food, and an ...
| 10:00 am | South Asian Festival: Indus Heritage Day | Milpitas | FREE |
Victory Lap: Dogpatch Bike Ride & Pancake Day | SF
Keeping with the annual tradition, Rickshaw’s CEO Mark Dwight rode his bicycle more than 500 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles in February to attend the annual TED conference (ted.com) in Long Beach.
Come celebrate Mark’s ride to LA where he raised a whopping $15k ...
| 12:00 pm | Kundalini Yoga Flash Class in the Park | Berkeley | FREE |
Instant Camera Photography Walk | Mission Dist.
It’s official, Photobooth SF is starting a monthly instant camera walk.
It is the last Sunday of every month, open to anyone. Polaroid, Instax, Fuji, or whatever you have.
Bring a camera or borrow one from Photobooth or someone in the group. Led by Brian Brooks, who has more instant ...
Amazing City Views Hike | Glen Park to Bernal Heights
Hike up Glen Park Canyon to check out the gorgeous vistas and cool rocks on this free guided hike with Jill Katz. As if that is not enough, we will then head east to find Billy Goat Hill Park.
After that we will wander through the ...
Kabuki On Film: The 47 Ronin, Part 2 | Japantown
Join in and explore the classic Kabuki saga: The 47 Ronin. This month we’ll view Act II performed by bunraku puppets and Act III as Kabuki theater.
Don’t worry if you missed Act I, as we’ll review the plot’s progression beforehand. Shown in Japanese with English subtitles. ...
Win Tix: Julia Holter: Shimmering, Sparse Songwriting | Rickshaw Stop
Julia Holter’s songwriting stems from a mythological reverence of that which is incomprehensibly beautiful.
Her Eating the Stars EP (2007) was a first attempt at musically transcribing this beauty, while discovering the honest enjoyment of unadulterated creativity. The anonymous authorship and shimmering gold detail of medieval ...
| All Day | Golden Gate Bridge Scavenger Hunt | SF | FREE |
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., ...
