Events for April 16, 2014
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Wednesday, April 16
New BART Train Full Size Mock-Up Tour: Unveiling Ceremony | SF
See the unveiling of the brand new future BART trains being put into service over the next few years. This is a life-size model that you’ll be able to walk through.
Grand Unveiling – 11:00am
Open House – 11:30am–7:00pm
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race: Open Boat Tours | SF
San Francisco, get ready to celebrate the arrival of the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race fleet as it races from China, crossing the planet’s biggest ocean to reach South Beach Yacht Club, arriving on April 12 and re-starting the race on the April 19, ...
Fauxchella: Indie Folk Concert: Waxahatchee | UC Berkeley
Waxahatchee will be performing in between appearances at Coachella on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 on Upper Sproul.
Waxahatchee is the solo project of indie-folk southern gem Katie Crutchfield. Crutchfield’s 2013 album Cerulean Salt launched Crutchfield from indie folk obscurity into the spotlight, earning Waxahatchee’s second LP a place ...
Harry Potter Trivia Night: Costume Contest & Win Theme Park Tix | Berkeley
If you know your horcrux from your muggle, know whose patronus is whose, then come on down and test your Harry Potter knowledge for a Harry Potter Trivia Night from 6-8 pm at Pappy’s Bar & Grill on Telegraph.
Come out and show off your knowledge of ...
Upton Sinclair & Ending Poverty in California | SF
Lauren Coodley’s new biography of Upton Sinclair dubs him a “California Socialist, Celebrity Intellectual.” She sheds light on his remarkable life as the writer who exposed the meatpacking industry in The Jungle, the depredations of the oil industry, the wrongful prosecutions of Sacco and Vanzetti as well as ...
Nerd Nite: Emergencies, Oysters & Placebos | Rickshaw Stop
Worrying about The Big One? Wondering about native bivalves? Wary of the battle between mind & body? Well, quake no more, ’cause we have three disaster experts ready for any catastrophe, an aw-shucks oyster authority dropping some pearls of wisdom, and a physician assistant first ...
| 8:00 pm | Free Comedy: Comikaze Lounge w/ Trevor Hill | SF | FREE |
Clinton Jackson Stand-Up Comedy | The Punch Line
Born and raised in Oakland, California, Clinton Jackson has appeared on many stand-up comedy television shows including his own half hour special on Comedy Central and, most recently, The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson.
Free, but you must RSVP by calling 415-397-7573 on Wed, April 16, 2014 ...
Michael Jackson Flash Mob Dance Class | SF
Dangerous. Rock My World. Ghost. Grab your sequined glove and come learn the iconic steps to these three great Michael Jackson songs. Rock My World and Ghost (2Bad) are directly from the music videos and Dangerous is from his awesome live performances. Come learn the ...
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 ...
