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Saturday, October 12

Free Fries Weekend | Burger King
Saturday, October 12 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Burger King (SF)

Burger King will be giving away their new “Satisfries” for free all weekend long on October 12-13, 2013. This is Burger King’s attempt at a low calorie french fry. Find a Burger King near you. You don’t need a coupon, but there is a one-per-customer limit. The ...

10:00 am$1 Book Sale | Mission Dist.  $1*
*$1 for books & media. Free entrance.
6th Annual Spraycan Art Battle | Oakland
Saturday, October 12 – All Day | Cost: FREE | deFremery Park
Some of the country’s most talented graffiti artists will compete in a live painting battle as part of the 6th annual Estria Invitational Graffiti Battle at Oakland’s deFremery Park during the Life is Living Festival from 10 am to 6 pm on October 12, 2013. Judges include ...

10:00 amFree Oakland Walking Tour | Uptown, Lake Merritt & Secret Rooftop Garden  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
10:00 amWin Tix: Family Movie 4-Pack: “Shrek The Musical” | SF  WIN*
*Win four tickets to see a sneak preview at movie theatre in SF.
11:00 amFree Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park  FREE
SF Open Studios 2013: Showcase Exhibit | SoMa
Saturday, October 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SOMArts Cultural Center
The SF Open Studios Exhibition at SOMArts Cultural Center showcases over 400 artists’ work during October and November. Hung salon-style, the artwork is a preview of what you will discover when visiting studios on the upcoming weekends. Grab a guide, mark your favorites artists, and start ...
11:00 amFerry Plaza Farmers Market: Free Seasonal Cooking Demos | SF  FREE
“Jack of All Trades” Market: Grand Opening | Jack London Square
Saturday, October 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
The Jack of All Trades Market celebrates its grand opening day on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Jack London Square. >> RSVP on Facebook and get entered to win a $100 shopping spree at the market
Genetically Modified Food Protest Across the GG Bridge | SF
Saturday, October 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Bridge
Join fellow protesters in a worldwide March Against Monsanto on Saturday, October 12, 2013. The march calls for the permanent boycott of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and other harmful agro-chemicals. Bay area residents will march at 11 am across the Golden Gate Bridge (south to north) and back ...
11:00 am2nd Saturday Kundalini Yoga, Hooping & Kirtan | Dolores Park  FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted to help out hosts with costs associated with event. Sliding scale $10-$20.
11:00 am2013 Venetia Valley School Fall Carnival | San Rafael  FREE
12:00 pmWild Oakland Walks: Lake Merritt History | Oakland  FREE
All DayWin Tix: 12th Annual Kihncert Classic Rock Festival w/ Bret Michaels | South Bay  WIN*
*$15 in advance at http://www.kihncert.com, $20 at the door and $95 VIP Soundcheck Party Meet-and-Greet Package with the Artists. Service charges apply.
Eco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF
Saturday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The School Farm

Come join a volunteer work party at The School Farm every second Saturday from noon to 4 pm to lend a hand and learn about farm work. All skill levels and abilities are welcome, even for moral support and comic relief. They will provide some ...Monthly

100 Year Anniversary of the Wharf: Pop-Up Museum & Tour | Santa Cruz
Saturday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Wharf
Head to Santa Cruz to celebrate 100 years of wharf history. Join for the kickoff event with the Museum of Art and History’s pop up museum “The Santa Cruz Wharf is in the Heart: Celebrating 100 Years of Wharf History” on Saturday, October 12, 2013 ...
12:00 pmPhilosophy Walk Through Philosopher’s Way: “Evil” | McLaren Park  FREE
Fleet Week 2013: CANCELLED | SF
Saturday, October 12 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*All 2013 Fleet Week events have been cancelled.
| Marina Green
Due to budget constraints, the San Francisco 2013 Air Show and Navy Parade of Ships, otherwise known as Fleet Week 2013 has been cancelled. Although you’ll have to go without seeing the Blue Angels display their air prowess in 2013, you can look forward to the ...
1:00 pmSaturday Stroll Art Walk | Oakland  FREE
Animated GIF Making & Demos | SF
Saturday, October 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Newhive
Learn how to make an animated GIF using a variety of techniques and methods, stop-motion, hand drawing, and more. Demos are given every hour and drop-ins are welcome. Bring a laptop. Instructor: Daven Rauchwerk Free, but an RSVP is required.
Dew Tour 2013: BMX & Skate Toyota City Championships | SF
Saturday, October 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE

The Dew Tour Toyota City Championships is a free three-day action sports and lifestyle festival coming to San Francisco on October 11-13, 2013. The event features Skateboarding, BMX and FMX competitions with live music and the Dew Tour Experience where fans can get athlete autographs, ...

Silent Disco DJ Party on BART | SF
Saturday, October 12 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 guaranteed headphone rentals for FunCheapSF readers.
| Secret Location (SF)
ZEROdB, a group of silent party makers, are throwing a party on a BART train in San Francisco on Saturday, October 12, 2013. $5 for headphone rentals, plus an RSVP is required to get details and the meetup location. This is a live DJ event in a ...
2:00 pmSaturday in the Park: Reggae Concert | McLaren Park  FREE
2013 Rock Con: Costumed Rockstar Pub Crawl | SF
Saturday, October 12 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but bring cash for drinks.
| Lucky 13
Turn up the amps and slide into the craziest Rock Star outfit that you can dream up, because it’s time for the third annual Rock Con Pub Crawl starting at 2 pm on Saturday, Rocktober 12, 2013. That’s right – you have been invited to join the ...
4:00 pmFree Outdoor BBQ | Lucky 13  FREE*
*Free, but beer or cocktail purchase required. And tip your chef.
6:00 pmSaturday Night Bingo: Jell-O Shots & $50 Bar Tab | The Riptide  FREE*
*Free to play, but bring cash for drinks.
35th Anniversary Celebration & Fireworks | Pier 39
Saturday, October 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39

Take advantage of San Francisco’s amazing, autumn weather by joining Pier 39 for fireworks, music and more every Saturday night in October – October 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2014. Each night unfolds at 6 pm with DJs playing the latest dance tunes at the Bay ...

Transbay Fest 2013: Interactive Expo & Tech Talks | SF
Saturday, October 12 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*First 100 RSVP's get in free. $5-$20 after that.
| Dimension 7 Studios
The Transbay Fest is an innovative modular event series that celebrates film, transmedia, video, apps, games and augmented reality and acts as a catalyst for conversation, exploration, and engagement. Free for the first 100 RSVPs, there’s a $5-$20 donation after that, and an RSVP is required. The ...
6:30 pmFood Film Screening: “The World According to Monsanto” | SF  FREE*
*Donations welcomed to help cover the cost of the films and venue rentals.
Awesome Author Reading Night: Broke-Ass Stuart & Free Beer | Mission
Saturday, October 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Density
Stuart Schuffman (aka Broke-Ass Stuart) has written three  famous travel guides and Jason Myers, author of four novels, including the bestsellers, Exit Here and The Mission , will be reading for the first time together. The Greatest Author Reading Ever Saturday, October 12, 2013 | 7 pm Density, 593 ...

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
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
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
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
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
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
| The Basement
"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
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"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 ...
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