Events for October 16, 2013
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Wednesday, October 16
Carve San Francisco: Sandcastle Building Begins | Presidio
October 16, 2013 is Carve Pound Up Day. From 7 am to 7 pm, Carvers build wooden forms, pour sand into the forms, and start layering water and sand to create their blocks.
Final Day: “Zombie-Fest” Free 7D Thrill Rides | Pier 39
Blast at Werewolves, Zombies & Road Fighters as you hurtle through the 7D Experience. You’ll be among the first to experience 7D’s brand new thrill ride, Werewolves – it’s a super intense mix of action and scares. 7D Experience welcomes back all members of the ...
| 12:00 pm | Autodesk Design Gallery & Tour | Embarcadero | FREE |
| 5:00 pm | POSTPONED – Color Me Badd Wednesdays: Cheap Drinks, Free Snacks & Coloring Books | Union Sq. | FREE* *No cover, bring cash for drinks and tips.
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“Off The Grid” Twilight Campfire Party | The Presidio
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
Commonwealth Club Town Hall Meeting: Government Shutdown | SoMa
Beyond the shuttered agencies and closed national parks, what are the consequences when the leading economy in the world closes up shop? How did party differences around health-care coverage lead us to this point, and what will the possible expansion of the national debt limit ...
| 6:00 pm | $1 Drink Wednesdays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party | North Beach | FREE* *Free admission with Facebook RSVP, bring cash for drinks
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| 6:30 pm | Food Film Screening & Discussion: “Food, Inc.” | SF | FREE* *Donations welcomed to help cover the cost of the films and venue rentals.
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Jack’s “Glow and Fire” Show: Fire Arts Mini-Fesitval | Oakland
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
| 7:00 pm | Doggy Yappy Hour: Free Sweets & Dog Treats | SF | FREE |
“Unsettlers of the Mission” Shaping SF History Lecture | Mission Dist.
In Adriana Camarena’s new work, the most precarious residents of the Mission – Indigenous migrant – are the central storytellers. This will be the latest presentation of her ongoing work-in-progress, covering a range of their historic tales of Californian daily life.
These are stories of abandon, ...
Nerd Nite: Geeky Lectures in a Rock Club | Rickshaw Stop
What is Nerd Nite? We all know learning is more fun when you’re drinking with friends. Thus, Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in 100+ cities across the globe during which folks give 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines – while the audience drinks ...
Win Tix: Litquake 2013: Last Gasp Comics Roast & Free Beer | SF
Litquake’s annual tribute variety show gleefully roasts Last Gasp Comics and its proprietor, Ron Turner (aka Baba Ron) on October 16, 2013.
For Ron Turner’s professional and community efforts, Litquake will royally skewer him, with live music, visuals and performance, and a parade of friends, former employees, ...
| 8:00 pm | Free Comedy: Comikaze Lounge | SF | FREE |
| 8:30 pm | Milk Bar Concert: Lo-Fi Indie Arrangements | Haight | FREE* *Free with an RSVP on Eventbrite or $5 at the door
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Every Wednesday
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 ...
