Events for October 18, 2014
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Mural Unveiling, Free Art Prints & Street Art Celebration | Hayes Valley
Adobe and local street artist Apexer have teamed up to bring free art to the city of San Francisco as part of Adobe’s Random Acts of Creativity initiative.
In an effort to spur spontaneous moments of creativity and inspire others to do their own Random Act, ...
NASA’s 75th Anniversary Ames Research Center Open House | South Bay
For the first time in 17 years, the gates of NASA’s Ames Research Center near Mountain View will open to share the center’s world-class space and aeronautics research facilities with the local community on Saturday, October 18, 2014.
Free, but tickets with reserved entry times are ...
Bike Bling DIY & Library Bicycle Tour | San Jose
Have fun and learn about your local libraries on this “Library 2 Library” bike ride. Jump on or off at any of the stops, take part in a fun craft to jazz up your bike and a short library tour before setting off to the next location.
Expect ...
2014 Wastewater Whirl: Geeky Sewer Engineer Bike Tour | SF
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is having its Third Annual Wastewater Whirl on Saturday, October 18, 2014
Free, but an RSVP is required.
Come ride alongside some of San Francisco’s top wastewater engineers as we bike around the city to learn about the critical facilities that work ...
2014 Noe Valley Harvest Festival: Live Music, Pet Costumes & Free Pumpkins | SF
The 10th annual Noe Valley Harvest Festival is a family-friendly affair on 24th Street between Sanchez and Church near the farmer’s market featuring live bands all day on two stages, a pumpkin patch (free for the kids), two jumpy tents, balloon artists, face painters, a dog costume contest, ...
2014 Youth Film & Media Showcase Festival: Saturday | SF
The Bay Area Youth Media Network (BAYMN) Fest is an interactive two-day showcase of media produced by youth ages 12-24 judged by a mix of youth, media arts educators, and media professionals on October 17-18, 2014. Free, but an RSVP is required. Additional RSVPs may be required for individual workshops ...
Free PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to 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
1st Annual San Francisco Vegan Beer & Food Festival | SoMa
The first ever San Francisco Vegan Beer and Food Festival kicks off at SoMa StrEat Food Park all day from 11 am to 9 pm on Saturday, October 18, 2014.
You can expect local craft beers and ciders, 20+ vegan vendors, handcrafted take-homeables, tunes, and more. A portion ...
Sharktoberfest Celebration: Art & Science Festival + Ocean Life Parade | SF
Celebrate the Annual Return of White Sharks to the Gulf of the Farallones with “Sharktoberfest 2014,” a full day of shark-related activities and fun in the Presidio including an ocean life parade.
Sharktoberfest
Saturday, October 18, 2014 | 11 am – 4 pm
Gulf of the Farallones National ...
| 11:00 am | Free Guided Coffee Tasting | Peet’s | FREE |
| 11:00 am | Free Guided Tea Tasting | Peet’s | FREE |
| 11:00 am | Free Chef Cooking Demo & Tasting w/ Yigit Pura | Embarcadero | FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required.
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Exploratorium Toy Fest: Pinball, Lego Jeep, & Build Your Own Toys | Pier 15
Bring your children or your inner child for a day of play with an array of fantastic toys old and new. Learn how to make awesome toys of your own. A full-sized Jeep covered in Legos awaits your creative constructions. Explore assorted classic pinball machines from the ...Monthly
| 11:15 am | Give & Take: Monthly Kid Stuff Swap | Oakland | FREE |
Win Tix: Treasure Island Music Festival “Rock the Boat” Party Boat | October 18-19
For the second year in a row, The Bold Italic is hosting a Treasure Island Music Festival party boat to ferry you to and from the festival fun.
Climb aboard the San Francisco Spirit and enjoy complimentary brunch bites in the morning and hearty late night ...
Volunteer for $20 Tickets: Treasure Island Music Festival | SF
Help keep Treasure Island Music Festival Clean and Green. Clean Vibes is still looking for volunteers to help with the festival’s waste diversion efforts. All volunteers receive free admission to the festival.
Treasure Island Music Festival
October 18 & 19, 2014
Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA
Nightly After Show Clean-up, ...
Play Day & “Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights” Inauguration | Presidio
Be a part of a special history-making event from noon to 3 pm on Saturday, October 18, 2014, as you celebrate the inauguration and kick-off of the San Francisco Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, a new charter promoting outdoor experiences for all kids growing up ...
7×7 Mile Art Project & Walk: “Lines Made By Walking” | SF
Lines Made By Walking is comprised of five excursions departing from StoreFrontLab (337 Shotwell St) and ending on the water, going counter-clockwise around the perimeter of the city: North, Northwest, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast. Free, but an RSVP is required for each walk. Please note, the RSVP list ...
“Feeding the 5000”: Free Food, DJs, Grocery Giveaways & Talks | Oakland
Solve food waste, hunger, and climate change while enjoying a delicious free meal, chef demonstrations, music, and activities for all ages at the first Feeding the 5000 in the U.S., a kind of “Woodstock of Food Waste,“ happening in downtown Oakland from noon to 5 pm ...
2014 Halloween Puppy Party: Costume Contest & Treats | SF
The Animal Connection, San Francisco’s largest independent pet shop, is throwing it’s first ever Halloween Bash with a costume contest, free samples and treats for the little ones, music, raffles and more on Saturday, October 18, 2014.
Free, but an RSVP is required.
Everyone is invited to dress ...
Halloween Costume DIY & Clothing “Swap-O-Rama-Rama” | Oakland
Get together to socialize while swapping clothes and ideas. This month’s theme will be Halloween Costumes.
Bring your unwanted, clean clothing and costumes to swap with others, and we’ll have a few helpers to get you started making a great costume. They’ll supply sewing machines and ...
“The Walking Dead” Pinball Launch Party & Tournament | SF
Come play the brand new Walking Dead Pinball Machine at Gestalt Haus, home of a new pinball league that’s just about to start up.
The walkers have arrived and it’s up to you to save the world from the zombie apocalypse. Eric Wagensonner will be the running ...
Ghostbusters Outdoor Movie Night, Costume Contest & Free Pizza | SoMa
Get into the Halloween spirit with games for kids and grownups, a costume contest, and the ’80s classic Ghostbusters on the big screen.
Pre-movie activities include games and dancing, and a costume contest with surprise celebrity judges and awards for the best costumes. Unlike some of the ...
October Saturday Night Fireworks & DJ Party | 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 ...
Zombie “Infected” Halloween Black Market Party | SF
Dress up, venture through the night market, and discover Black Market’s local artisans and food vendors in a special zombie-themed event.
Join activities through the night including a scavenger hunt, zombie face painting sponsored by SF Zombie Bar, a Thriller flash dance mob, fortune telling, a costume ...
Owl Prowl: Nearly Full Moon Hike | Oakland
Take the whole family out and enter the woods on a nearly full moon night, to search for hoots and screeches to your delight on this owl prowl.
They’ll start the night by reading a story to set the mood and then take to the ...
Freebord Rider Awards: Open Bar, Video Watch Party & Award Show | SF
Enjoy great riding, great company, free food, open bar, and epic times at the ninth annual Freebord Rider Awards (FRA) hosted by Freebord MFG on Friday and Saturday, October 17-18, 2014. >>Sorry, The RSVP list is now closed – if you do not already have a wristband, you will ...
Every Saturday
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
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
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
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
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 ...
