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Events for October 9, 2013

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Wednesday, October 9

6:30 amFree Outdoor Workout: Stairs, Core & Endurance | Alamo Square  FREE
10:00 amOakland’s Churches: Final Free Guided Walking Tour | 2013  FREE*
*Reservations are recommended by leaving a message on the Tours’ 24-hour hotline at (510) 238-3234 or via email to aallen@oaklandnet.com
Warren Hellman Museum Week: Final Day | 2013
Wednesday, October 9 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Warren Hellman Museum

It’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass week, and so to celebrate, the Warren Hellman Museum (dedicated to the man who created and funded HSB) is open and free for seven straight days. It’s a really wonderful tribute to Warren and the festival – three rooms, filled from ...

SFJAZZ Summerfest 2013: Klaxon Mutant Jazz All Stars | SF
Wednesday, October 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Levi's Plaza
The Klaxon Mutant Allstars are a Bay Area group of fledgling superheros who protect the galaxy by day and play groovy instrumental music by night.

12:00 pmAutodesk Design Gallery & Tour | Embarcadero  FREE
Anita Lofton Acoustic Project | Union Square
Wednesday, October 9 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Formerly of punk trio Sistas in the Pit, the talented guitarist and singer-songwriter gave up her wah-wah, smallstone, and rat pedals for greater things. With her former Sistas, she toured China and Europe, and took an infamous national tour supporting a certain James “Iggy Pop” Osterberg ...
2:00 pmArchitecture Walk: Stanford University Medical Center | Palo Alto  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
2:00 pmFree TCHO Chocolate Factory Tour & Tastings | SF  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
5:00 pmColor Me Badd Wednesdays: Cheap Drinks, Free Snacks & Coloring Books | Union Sq.  FREE*
*No cover, bring cash for drinks and tips.
Off The Grid: Twilight Campfire Night | The Presidio
Wednesday, October 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks
| Main Post Lawn

Presidio Twilight is back for its sixth season, and it’s better than ever. This year, San Francisco’s largest campfire features a delicious selection of international cuisine from a stellar lineup of local vendors from 5-9 pm every Thursday from mid-May to September. New for 2019 are ...Every Thursday

Photo Booth Battle Competition w/ $200 Grand Prize | Monarch
Wednesday, October 9 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Monarch

Bring your A game and your best partner for a photo booth competition at Monarch. >> Event Warning: This was intended to be a monthly event but we don’t see it listed on Monarch’s calendar anymore.  Please contact monarch before attending to make sure it ...Monthly

6:00 pmAirbnb Tech Talk & Free Dinner: Meteor UI | SoMa  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
Win Tix: NYC’s Met Opera Broadcast: Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin | Daly City
Wednesday, October 9 – 6:30 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost: $12.50 each.
| Century 20 Theater Daly City
Anna Netrebko and Mariusz Kwiecien star as the lovestruck Tatiana and the imperious Onegin in Tchaikovsky’s fateful romance. Come see the encore broadcast of NYC Met Opera‘s new production, set in late 19th century Russia, moving episodically from farmhouse to ballroom, and culminating in a dramatic ...
Jack’s “Glow and Fire” Show: Fire Arts Mini-Fesitval | Oakland
Wednesday, October 9 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square

Experience a  fusion of fire dance and flow art with fire hoopers, fire spinners, and fire jugglers at this free event at Jack London Square. Jack’s Glow and Fire Show Wednesdays | October 2-23, 2013 6:30-7:30 pm Jack London Square, Pavilion Stage, Oakland FREEEvery Wednesday

Free Sneak Preview Movie Night: “Captain Phillips” | SF
Wednesday, October 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Code required; arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
| Secret Movie Theater (SF)
Attend an exclusive free sneak preview advanced screening of “Captain Phillips,” starring Tom Hanks in the newest pulse-pounding thriller. Free Film Screening: Captain Phillips October 9, 2013 | 7 pm Secret Movie Theater Location in San Francisco RSVP Code: FUNSFVCVJ Tickets available through GoFoBo.com/rsvp Tickets are free, but subject to availability. Exact screening ...
Tanqueray Gin Night: Free Drinks, Bites & Tunes | SF
Wednesday, October 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Terra Gallery
Come to The Green Room at Terra Gallery for a special night of gin, sexy music, small bites and complimentary cocktails, courtesy of Tanqueray. Free, but an RSVP is required. The dress code is smart casual. The event takes place from 7-10 pm at Terra Gallery, an elegant ...
7:00 pmDoggy Yappy Hour: Free Sweets & Dog Treats | SF  FREE
Shanghai Documentary Film Night: Free Food & Drinks | SF
Wednesday, October 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco State University (Main)
Watch four documentary films made this summer in Shanghai for the International Documentary Workshop. Enjoy complimentary food, beer and wine while watching the flicks. Stick around for a Q&A with the directors after the screening. Expect to see scenes covering drag queens, migrant-operated food carts, reflections of a ...
7:00 pmFree Circus Class Day: Learn Juggling & Tightrope Walking | SF  FREE
7:00 pmFree PBS “Independent Lens” Documentary: “Los Graduados, Pt. 2” | Berkeley  FREE
7:00 pmCity Lights at 60 Discussion: How We Got Here, Where We’re Going | SF  FREE
7:30 pmSkepTalk: Wikipedia Guerrilla Skepticism | Berkeley  FREE
Pre-History of the San Francisco Bay Area | Mission Dist.
Wednesday, October 9 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Eric Quezada Center
Imagine a time when the land that we know as the Franciscan Peninsula extended out to the Farallones and mastodons and tigers roamed freely. Imagine small seasonal villages along waterways engaged in trading across the bay, and tule canoes making the journey. Park Historian Breck ...
8:00 pmThe Business: $5 Alternative Comedy Night | Mission Dist.  $5
8:00 pm$1 Drink Wednesdays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party | North Beach  FREE*
*Free admission with Facebook RSVP, bring cash for drinks
8:30 pmRock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl | SF  FREE*
*Free with a drink special purchase.
9:00 pm“Housepitality” DJ Party & Free Champagne | SoMa  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required and you must arrive before 11 pm. Otherwise, it's $5 before 11 pm or $10 after. The RSVP list closes at 6 pm on the day of the show.
9:00 pmKALX’s Jazzy Electronic & Americana Concert | The Uptown  FREE
Dream Queens Revue Drag Show | Tenderloin
Wednesday, October 9 – 9:30 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but reservations are suggested at dreamqueensreview@gmail.com
| Aunt Charlie's Lounge

It’s San Francisco’s most fabulicious drag show featuring Collette LeGrande, Ruby Slippers, Sophilya Leggz, Bobby Ashton, Sheena Rose, Kipper, Davida Ashton, and Joie de Vivre. Monthly

Every Wednesday

Free Bad-Ass Morning Outdoor Workout: Alta Vista Park | SF
Every Wednesday – 6:30 am | Cost: FREE | Alta Plaza Park
Free Bad-Ass Morning Outdoor Workout: Alta Vista Park | SF
Every Wednesday morning at 6:30 am, gather at Alta Plaza Park for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city. The half hour workouts are different each week, but consist of boot camp style workouts like running hills, core work, ...
“Heart of the City” Wednesday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Every Wednesday – All Day | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Heart of the City" Wednesday 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, ...
CANCELED – Autodesk Design Gallery & Free Guided Tour | Embarcadero
Every Wednesday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Autodesk Gallery
CANCELED - Autodesk Design Gallery & Free Guided Tour | Embarcadero
This event series is canceled. The Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco celebrates the design process that takes a great idea and turns it into a reality. With more than 20 different exhibits regularly on display that showcase the innovative work of Autodesk customers, the ...
SF Public Library’s $1 Book Sale | Civic Center
Every Wednesday – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
SF Public Library's $1 Book Sale | Civic Center
Starting in April, the San Francisco Public Library hosts weekly Wednesday Steps Sales, located at the Larkin Street entrance to the Main Library. All books and media are just $1 or less each and all proceeds from Steps Sales benefit the San Francisco Public Library. SF Public ...
Stitch In: Come By, Meet People & Stitch | SF
Every Wednesday – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| San Francisco School of Needlework & Design
Stitch In: Come By, Meet People & Stitch | SF
These free events give you the opportunity to stitch in an inspiring environment with fellow enthusiasts. Bring along your projects, embroidery, knitting or even darning, and enjoy the company of others and their vast needlework library at your leisure. Free Stitch Ins meet every Wednesday from ...
“Karma Cinema”: Pay-What-You-Wish Movie Night | The New Parkway
"Karma Cinema": Pay-What-You-Wish Movie Night | The New Parkway
Time to get generous; The New Parkway Theater is letting you pay-what-you-wish for a movie ticket every Wednesday night. Theater doors open at 6 pm every Wednesday and every movie (albeit a few exceptions like private events) will be offered on a sliding scale of a penny (if ...
Dandelion Chocolate: Factory Tour & Guided Tasting | SF
Every Wednesday – 6:10 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 and reservations are required
| Dandelion Chocolate
Dandelion Chocolate: Factory Tour & Guided Tasting | SF
Mmmm… chocolate! Four days a week, Dandelion Chocolates offer $15 factory tours (with tastings.) These tours can book up months in advance (especially for the Saturday tours), so we recommend trying to book as early as possible and aim for a Wednesday or Thursday. On the tour, ...
“Musical Wednesdays” Sing-Along At The Edge | Castro
Every Wednesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Edge
"Musical Wednesdays" Sing-Along At The Edge | Castro
Start your week singing with Musical Mondays or get over the hump with Musical Wednesdays at The Edge in the Castro, where they play all of your favorite musicals to sing and drink along with a different theme each week from 7 pm to 2 am every ...
Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights | Peninsula
Every Wednesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks purchase.
Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights | Peninsula
The Historic 7 Mile House will be hosts a weekly Wednesday Latin night and will feature the Bay Area’s best Latin bands on a rotating schedule. Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights Every Wednesday at 7 pm 7 Mile Sports Bar & Grill, 2800 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA FREE (No Cover. Reservations ...
Free Live Jazz & Latin Jazz Nights | Cigar Bar
Every Wednesday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cigar Bar & Grill
Free Live Jazz & Latin Jazz Nights |  Cigar Bar
Join the Cigar Bar & Grill every Wednesday & Thursday evening for a free Jazz show (both traditional jazz and latin jazz) by local Bay Area musicians. Shows start at 8pm. Enjoy great food, drinks & Jazz. For complete line-up and more information please visit their website. Live ...
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl | SF
Every Wednesday – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Northstar Cafe
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl | SF
Try your hand (literally) at the Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl starting in North Beach. Get lubricated on $3 – $3.50 drink specials, and compete in Rock Paper Scissors tournament qualifying rounds while moving from bar to bar. The tournament champ wins a bar tab. Meet new people while earning points to ...
F Bomb’s “Laugh w/ Dignity” Free Comedy Show | SF
Every Wednesday – 8:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | La Rocca's Corner
F Bomb's "Laugh w/ Dignity" Free Comedy Show | SF
Come see real, live, up close, and uncaged comedians in an intimate environment at one of North Beach’s favorite watering holes, La Rocca’s corner. 21+ only. The show is free, the drinks are cheap with Happy Hour pricing all night, and the laughs are plenty. Hang with ...
“Housepitality” DJ Party & Free Champagne | SoMa
"Housepitality" DJ Party & Free Champagne | SoMa
Housepitality SF gives you a reason to come out dancing every Wednesday night with world-class artists and free champagne. Enjoy free champagne from 9-10 pm and $5 Jameson (with mention of Housepitality discount). The RSVP list closes at 6 pm on the day of the show. Housepitality DJ Night Every Wednesday ...
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