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Saturday, December 14

Final Free Coffee Day: illy Espressamente Bar | Castro
Saturday, December 14 – All Day | Cost: FREE | espressamente illy

To celebrate the opening of the new illy espressamente bar, illy invites you to enjoy a complimentary espresso from 7 am to 9 pm during the week of December 9-14, 2013. The new San Francisco illy espressamente bar is located at 2349 Market Street in the ...

Win Tix: NYC’s Met Opera Live Broadcast: Verdi’s Comical “Falstaff” | San Bruno
Saturday, December 14 – 9:55 am | Cost: WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost: $24 each.
| Century at Tanforan
Watch the comedy and drama unfold live on the big screen as Verdi’s Falstaff is broadcast from NYC’s Met Opera. An undisputed master of Verdi’s final comic opera, James Levine conducts Robert Carsen’s acclaimed production, the first new Met Falstaff since 1964. Ambrogio Maestri sings the role of ...

10:00 amSF Arts Commission Town Hall | Golden Gate Park  FREE
Free Holiday Snow Park 2013: Saturday | Civic Center
Saturday, December 14 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but canned food donations requested

It’s winter, so it must be time for snow in San Francisco, right? Kids can sled down a big snow hill as Mayor Ed Lee hosts the 4th Annual Free Holiday Snow Park in front of City Hall with tons of snow on Saturday & Sunday, ...

Oceanside Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour | Outer Sunset
Saturday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for San Francisco residents. You must fill out a tour request form ahead of time to join.
| Oceanside Wastewater Treatment Plant

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission invites you to take a free tour of the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant to find out how your sewer system works. Free, but an RSVP is required at least two days in advance. You’ll learn about the history of wastewater treatment ...

10:00 am$1 Book Sale | Mission Dist.  $1*
*$1 for books & media. Free entrance.
Free Sneak Preview Movie: “Walking with Dinosaurs” | SF
Saturday, December 14 – 10:30 am - Ends at 10:30 am | 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 “Walking with Dinosaurs,” 3D dinosaur film produced by BBC Earth. Free Film Screening: Walking with Dinosaurs December 14, 2013 | 10:30 am Secret Movie Theater Location in San Francisco – RSVP Code: FUNSF9Y53 Tickets available through GoFoBo.com/rsvp Tickets are free, but subject ...
Peet’s Coffee Holiday Open House: Tastings & Discounts | 2013
Saturday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Peet's (Oakland)
Peet’s Coffee is throwing their annual Holiday Open House where you can enjoy free coffee tastings, brewing demonstrations and 20% off all holiday coffees, teas and gifts. Peet’s Holiday Open House Saturday, December 14, 2013 | 11 am to 2 pm Find a Peet’s location near you FREE Please Note: Locations that ...
Guided Tours of Andy Goldsworthy’s “Tree Fall” | Presidio
Saturday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Main Post (Presidio)
Take a docent-led tour of Tree Fall, Andy Goldsworthy’s latest installation in the Presidio. Located in the historic Powder Magazine, Tree Fall is comprised of a tree trunk removed during Doyle Drive construction, suspended from the ceiling and covered with clay that has dried and ...
11:00 amFerry Plaza Farmers Market: Free Seasonal Cooking Demos | SF  FREE
“Jack of All Trades” Holiday Craft & Antique Fair | Jack London Square
Saturday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Shop local and shop unique for your xmas gifts at the December 2013 “Jack of All Trades.” Enter to win a $100 shopping spree on Facebook – Makers – Indie Design – Vintage – Dog Friendly – Live Music
2013 Free Holiday Horse Carriage Rides | Noe Valley
Saturday, December 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Walgreens (Noe Valley)

The ever-popular Holiday Hayrides add a festive spirit to Noe Valley every Saturday from December 7-21, 2013. Enjoy free holiday rides in traditional carriages pulled by a team of beautiful horses. Pick-up and dropoff will be at Walgreens, Castro and Jersey Streets. 2013 Holiday Hayrides Saturday ...

Eco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF
Saturday, December 14 – 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

“Swap-O-Rama-Rama” DIY Greeting Card Workshop & Clothes Swap | Oakland
Saturday, December 14 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with a suggested $5 donation
| American Steel Studios
Bring clothes to swap and join up for the December 2013 project: fabric applique holiday greeting cards. This is a good beginner project on the sewing machine. Please Bring: Clothes to swap (women, mens, kids, all sizes) Reusable cardstock (to use as card base: cereal boxes, concert flyers, ...
1:00 pmSaturday Stroll Art Walk | Oakland  FREE
2013 Virgin of Guadalupe Festival: Aztec Dance, Music & Poetry | SF
Saturday, December 14 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
Enjoy the music and dance of the Danza Azteca Teokalli dancers at the San Francisco Main Library celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe on Saturday, December 14, 2013. San Francisco Poet Laureate Alejandro Murgía will tell the story of the Virgin of Guadalupe and her relation to ...
2:00 pmDowntown Campbell Second Saturdays: Music, Art & Food  FREE
All Day2013 SantaCon Food Truck Party | SoMa  FREE*
*Free, but please bring a toy to donate, plus a few bucks for food trucks.
Nelson Mandela Tribute: Live Music, Speakers & Candlelight Vigil | Berkeley
Saturday, December 14 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | UC Berkeley - Sproul Plaza
The UC Berkeley campus and community will gather to honor Nelson Mandela from 3-5 pm on Sproul Plaza on Saturday, December 14, 2013. The ceremony will include music by Kev Choice, Rico Pabon, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and more. Reflections will be shared by campus and community ...
Santa Snowball Fight: SantaCon 2013 | Duboce Park Santas can take a break from their SantaCon pub crawl throughout the city for a big snowball fight in Duboce Park and possibly ice sledding down the grassy slope as well. Exact details can change wildly (or be canceled at the last minute). Check sanfranciscosantarchy.wordpress.com for the latest updates. 2013 ...
2013 Old Time Maritime Christmas: Living History & Lamplit Tours | SF
Saturday, December 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but RSVP is required by calling 415-447-5000.
| Hyde Street Pier
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s costumed Living History players will present its annual Old Time Maritime Christmas, bringing maritime history to life in this unique holiday program from 6-9 pm on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Free, but an RSVP is required by calling 415-447-5000. Turn the clock back to Christmas in ...
2013 SantaCon Funky DJ After-Party | Public Works
Saturday, December 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with an RSVP, or with your Santa suit, ugly holiday sweater, or elf gear. Otherwise, it's $5.
| Public Works
Looking for the SantaCon afterparty? Head to Public Works’ Official SantaCon After-Party Funk Night for some of the city’s best loved DJs, “crazy drink specials” and a sea of Santas, Elves and the ugliest holiday sweaters in town. Free with an RSVP, or with your Santa ...
Good Vibes Sexy Shopping Night | Free Chocolates & Sparkling Cider
Saturday, December 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Good Vibrations

Pamper your way into the 2013 holidays with complimentary chocolates, sparkling apple cider and sweet deals on select evenings at all Good Vibrations locations in case you need some sexy stocking stuffers. Plus get gift tips from Good Vibes’ personal shoppers who will listen to your deepest, darkest ...

Sexy Comedy & Free Pizza Night | Union Square
Saturday, December 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 50 Mason Social House

On December 14, 2013, Sexy Comedy Night will have free hot, sticky, drippy, crusty pizza you can stuff in your mouth. Also, score free ear buds if you mention Funcheap to Bert DiVietri. Monthly

7:00 pmWin Tix: The Bold Italic’s Holiday Party: Sassy Santa, Lip Sync Battle & Free Cocktails | SF  WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular price, $15 (Includes one free complimentary cocktail).
7:00 pmWin Tix: The Black Crowes | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium  WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost, $55.00 + $11.95 fee
Sip & Shop Holiday Party, Video Projections & Free Bubbly | Old Oakland
Saturday, December 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Old Oakland
Sip and Shop your way through the charming Old Oakland streets lined with trees and twinkling lights from 7-9 pm on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Enjoy music and sip some complimentary bubbly while shopping at Marion and Rose’s Workshop, Crown Nine, Umami Mart, Sobu and the Flora ...
7:30 pmWin Tix: Writers With Drinks: Zombies, Saints & “Go The F*ck To Sleep” | SF  WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost, $5-$10. No one turned away.
8:00 pmWin Tix: Very Merry Murder Mystery | SF  WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular price: $17 general admission, $20 at the door
Win Tix: Petty Theft & All-Female Queen Tribute Band: Farewell Show to Red Devil Lounge | SF
Saturday, December 14 – 8:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost, $15
| Red Devil Lounge
SF’s tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreaker’s, Petty Theft will perform a final farewell show to SF’s Red Devil Lounge at this great club and live music venue which will soon be closing its doors to live music. Hear classic faithful renditions of Tom Petty ...

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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