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Saturday, April 5

8:30 amHistoric Orchard Work Day | San Jose  FREE
9:00 amSick Plant Clinic | UC Berkeley Botanical Garden  FREE*
*Garden admission is free only if you're attending the Sick Plant Clinic.
Win Tix: Puccini’s La Bohème: NYC’s Met Opera Live Broadcast | Daly City
Saturday, April 5 – 9:55 am | Cost: WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost: $12.50 each.
| Century 20 Theater Daly City
Puccini’s moving story of young love is the most performed opera in Met history—and with good reason. Anita Hartig stars as the frail Mimì in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production, with Vittorio Grigolo as her passionate lover, Rodolfo. You’ll also go behind the scenes with Met opera ...
Free PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio
Saturday, April 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Main Post (Presidio)

The free PresidiGo Shuttle system welcomes park visitors, residents, and employees with fully accessible shuttles and bike racks. There are two PresidiGo Shuttle services, each with different policies and guidelines – Around the Park and Downtown. Downtown (Free on Weekends) The Downtown express route make stops ...Monthly

10:00 amPirates of the Caribbean Ship Tours | SF  FREE*
*Free, but a suggested donation of $3 funds school education programs
Desigual Fiesta: Drinks, Music & Chocolate | SF
Saturday, April 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Desigual (SF)

Desigual is hosting a two-day Spring/Summer 2014 Friends & Family Fiesta in their San Francisco store from 10 am to 8 pm on April 4-5, 2014. In-store there will be music, cocktails and surprises (some yummy ones like Lindt chocolates). Customers will receive 20-25% off ...

10:30 amClean Energy Festival & Green Workshops | Oakland  FREE*
*RSVP to Growing Clean Energy Jobs by March 31 to guarantee your seat.
Rock Balancing Art Gathering & Lesson | Crissy Field

Dozens of artists worldwide are part of a global balanced rock sculpture movement, and two of them have invited you to learn the practice of creating these serene, temporary sculptures from rocks at Crissy Field. Rock Balancing Art & Lessons Saturday, August 29, 2015 | 11 ...

11:00 amFree Cooking Demo: Bluestem Brasserie Chef | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market  FREE
Free Sneak Preview Movie: “Rio 2” | SF
Saturday, April 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:00 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 “Rio 2,” a 3D computer-animated musical adventure-comedy sequel to Rio. Free Film Screening: Rio 2 April 5, 2015 | 11 am Secret Movie Theater Location in San Francisco RSVP Code: FUNSFN2RF Tickets available through GoFoBo.com/rsvp Tickets are free, but subject to availability. Exact screening ...
2014 Burt Reynolds Dodgeball Tourney & Mustache Expo | Mission Dist.
Saturday, April 5 – 11:30 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration fee required for playing in tournament, but free to watch. Mustaches (real or fake) are mandatory
| Mission Recreation Center

Thanks to the SF Weekly for the tipoff on the world’s premiere mustachioed dodgeball tourney taking place the Cinco de April weekend in San Francisco. Although the dodgeball tournament run by The World Dodgeball Society costs $180+ per team, most events (including watching the tournament) ...

“Beat LA” Fest 2014: Giants vs. Dodgers Throwdown & Piñata Bash | SF
Saturday, April 5 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Facebook
| Monarch Gardens
Wear orange and join Funcheap for a brand new annual tradition – a Dodgers piñata bash and food truck game watch of the the Giants’ first weekend game of the year vs. the Dodgers live from LA. The game will be in LA but Funcheap is ...
12:30 pmNike Missile Site Open House & Storytelling | Marin Headlands  FREE
Native Plants & People Celebration | SF Botanical Garden Enjoy the blazing colors of wildflowers in SF Botanical Garden’s California Native Garden and see some fine examples of native crafts, baskets and tule toys on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Native Plants & People Celebration Activities 1-4 pm: Native Garden Enjoy the blazing colors of wildflowers in our California ...
2:00 pmMacy’s Flower Show: Cooking Demo w/ Chef Nancy Silverton | SF  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
Coachella Festival Shirt DIY Design Workshop | SF
Saturday, April 5 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Design Like Whoa
Design Like Whoah, a boutique custom apparel shop on Union Street, is hosting a free shirt design workshop to get you ready and stylin’ at Coachella. Free, but an RSVP is required. They’ll have graphic designers on  hand to help you create the perfect festival attire, plus live printing so ...
2014 NCAA Final Four: Free BBQ & Game Watch Party | Delirium
Saturday, April 5 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Two drink minimum to eat BBQ.
| Delirium
Dive bar Delirium hooks up all 2014 NCAA Final Four fans with a free game-time BBQ with burgers, hot dogs and possibly veggie options on the grill starting at 2 pm. The first game is on at 3 pm. There is a two drink minimum to eat BBQ, but ...
“Final Four 2014” Wisconsin Game Watch & $3 Speakeasy | Soma Streat Food Park
Saturday, April 5 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Monarch Gardens
A group of 50+ Wisconsin Badger fans are making the Final Four pilgrimage to SoMa StrEat Food Park to watch the game (though all March Madness fans are welcome). Expect a bevy of food trucks selling stadium favorites like hot dogs, nachos and garlic fries. $3 Speakeasy ...
Robot Dance Party | Yerba Buena Gardens
Saturday, April 5 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Now that Dolores Park is going under major construction, Robot Dance Party needed to find a new home. So his beeps and boops will show up at Yerba Buena Gardens on Saturday, April 5th starting around 3 pm.
3:00 pmAmerica’s Test Kitchen: How Can It Be Gluten-Free Cookbook | Omnivore Books  FREE
3:00 pm2014 Final Four Game Watch, DJ & Dancing | SF  FREE
Brew Fest: Final Four Watch Party & Beer Tastings | Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 5 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Sports Basement (Walnut Creek)
Sports Basement Walnut Creek host the first annual Sports Basement Brew Fest from 4-7 pm on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Free, but an RSVP is required. Not only will there be free beer sampling from vendors such as Lagunitas, Pyramid, Calicraft, and EJ Phair (just to name a ...
Skate Demo, BBQ & Rock Show | North Bay
Saturday, April 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Equator Coffee & Proof Lab Surf Shop
Proof Lab in Mill Valley presents a skate demo, BBQ and a rock show on April 5, 2014. Schedule: 3-6 pm: Skate Demo and BBQ 6:30-11 pm: Rock Show They’ll have some free food available on a first come, first serve basis, but feel free to bring something for the ...
“Pin the ‘Stache on the Burt” Party | Dr. Teeth
Saturday, April 5 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and open
| Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem

Thanks to the SF Weekly for the tipoff on the world’s premiere mustachioed dodgeball tourney taking place the Cinco de April weekend in San Francisco. Although the dodgeball tournament run by The World Dodgeball Society costs $180+ per team, most events (including watching the tournament) ...

7:00 pm’70s Backwoods Wilderness 16mm Movie Night | Berkeley  FREE*
*Donations Accepted
Win Tix: Yonder Mountain String Band | The Fox Theater
Saturday, April 5 – 8:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost, $25
| Fox Theater
Yonder Mountain String Band has always played music by its own set of rules. Bending bluegrass, rock and countless other influences, Yonder has pioneered a sound of their own. With their traditional lineup of instruments, the band may look like a traditional bluegrass band at first ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show, Free Pizza & Free Candy | Oakland
Saturday, April 5 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | It's Your Move Game Store
April 5, 2014 Headliner: Matt Gubser. Matt recently recorded his debut comedy album, which will be releasing very soon, and is one of the most intelligent and likable comedians in the entirety of the bay area scene. Also Featuring: Kate Willett – One of the quickest rising ...
Star Party: Dark Skies & Big Telescopes | South Bay
Saturday, April 5 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Halley Hill Observatory

Join the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for a night of star-gazing happening monthly at Grant Park in the hills east of San Jose. Knowledgeable volunteers provide a chance to look through a variety of telescopes and answer questions about the night sky. Joseph D. Grant County ...

Sea Chantey Sing Along Aboard Historic Ship | SF
Saturday, April 5 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required 415-561-7171 or peter_kasin@nps.gov, Bring a mug for cider
| SF Maritime National Historical Park

Sailors and scallywags alike gather around for an evening of traditional sea songs and chanteys for the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s monthly chantey on the first Saturday night of each month from 6-9pm with entry beginning at 5:30pm. Park rangers will lead the public ...

Win Tix: “Game of Thrones” Costume Party & Sword Fighting Knights | The Armory
Saturday, April 5 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Tickets are $40
| San Francisco Armory
Don your most regal attire or represent your favorite House Sigil in costume as San Francisco’s landmark Armory building is transformed into 40,000 sq ft of Westeros and the Free Cities. Get ready for an evening of live performing arts including sword dueling by iron-clad knights, ...

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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