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Events for May 23, 2015

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Saturday, May 23

9:30 amThe Beatles Choir: Volunteer Singalong | SF  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is recommended.
“Insidious: Chapter 3 – Into The Further” 4D Experience | SF

Experience the world of Insidious through the “Into The Further 4D Experience,” a free, fully-immersive experience that will take you physically and virtually into the world of Insidious: Chapter 3. Elise Ranier (Lin Shaye) will be your guide on an intense 4D oculus rift experience that will ...

10:00 amVintage Materials Warehouse Sale | San Jose  FREE
10:00 amLobos Creek Valley Family Hike | SF  FREE*
*Free, but RSVP is preferred.
Free History Lecture: Pacific Peace, Pacific War | Treasure Island
Saturday, May 23 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is appreciated.
| Treasure Island Historic Building One
The Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939-1940 was San Francisco’s last great public celebration prior to America’s entry into World War II. The theme of this “Pageant of the Pacific” was “Pacific Unity.” How did the deepening international crisis affect the fair, particularly America’s ongoing ...

11:00 amBarrio Fiesta: SoMa Rec Center 25th Anniversary & Filipino Culture Celebration | SF  FREE
11:00 amAlexander’s Steakhouse Chef Demo & Tasting | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market  FREE
Bike Courier Challenge & Alley Cat Race | Mountain View
Saturday, May 23 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is appreciated, though not required.
| Mountain View Public Library
Can you beat a bike courier? Pit yourself against an expert bike messenger from Cowgirl Bike Courier, and see if you can complete a delivery manifest faster. Or, take the challenge just for fun, and join their No Rider Left Behind group. If you speak bike ...
The Dept. of Cautionary Warning: Parody Street Sign Art Creation | SF
Saturday, May 23 – All Day | Cost: FREE | StoreFrontLab

StoreFrontLab welcomes the absurd and uncanny world of The Department of Cautionary Warning, a playful parody where public works meets provocateur. On May 16, 17 and 23, the Bureau of Signifiers and Poetics will accept applications for poetic markers for public space. If approved, the ...

Brews & Baseball: Anchor Tap Takeover | SoMa
Saturday, May 23 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend and $35 (save $20) for all-you-can-drink with Funcheap code
| Monarch Gardens
America’s first and oldest craft brewery, Anchor Brewing, takes over six taps at SoMa Streat Food Park with their most delicious award-winning craft beers from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Get unlimited beer VIP tickets for just $35 with promo code FUNCHEAP. (Regular ...
12:00 pm“Red Rooms” Hyper-artificial Enviroment: Light & Shadow Exhibit | San Jose  FREE
12:00 pm“A Fragile Narrative” Sculptural Glasswork Exhibit | San Jose  FREE
Awesöme Orchestra Classical Jam: Wagner’s 202nd Birthday | Berkeley
Saturday, May 23 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but to participate, you must sign up on the Google form: http://goo.gl/forms/isWByoxNfs
| Firehouse Art Events Hangar
In collaboration with the Northern California Wagner Society, Awesöme Orchestra will be celebrating Wagner’s 202nd birthday with German food, beer, artwork of his operas by Cal Pedranti, and, of course, lots of great bombastic orchestral music. Repertoire and schedule are as follows, with David Möschler, conductor ...
Maség Typhoon: Shakespeare-Inspired Dance Theater | SF
Saturday, May 23 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:15 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
A bitingly satiric reimagination of Shakespeare’s immortal dreamscape The Tempest, Maség is gorgeous dance theater creation by three of the Bay Area’s most respected artists: Philippine dance choreographer Jay Loyola, composer Florante Aguilar, and Kularts’ Artistic Director Alleluia Panis. Set in the Philippines in the ...
The Dept. of Cautionary Warning: Parody Street Sign Art Closing | SF
Saturday, May 23 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | StoreFrontLab

StoreFrontLab welcomes the absurd and uncanny world of The Department of Cautionary Warning, a playful parody where public works meets provocateur. On May 16, 17 and 23, the Bureau of Signifiers and Poetics will accept applications for poetic markers for public space. If approved, the ...

The History of Silent Film in San Francisco: Rare Walking Tour | SF
Saturday, May 23 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
| Pacific and Kearny
From iconic locations to back alleys, San Francisco served as the backdrop for literally hundreds of silent films from as early as the 1890s, featuring stars like Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Mary Pickford, Lon Chaney and Rudolph Valentino. Join us on a 90-minute walk through the ...
6:00 pmWin Tix: Nepal Earthquake Benefit & Dance Party | Monroe  WIN
Fantasy Art Market League Award Ceremony | Tenderloin
Saturday, May 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SFAQ [Project] Space
League of F.A.M.E. Season Two (April 23 – May 23) The competition is back with League of F.A.M.E season two. This installment of L.O.F. is sure to take Fantasy Art Market Enthusiasm to the next level. League of F.A.M.E. (Fantasy Art Market Enthusiasts) is a fantasy ...
Win Tix: “This Charming Band” The Smiths Tribute | Slims
Saturday, May 23 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: WIN | Slim's
For a night of bands paying tribute to your favorite bands look no further than this show. Headlining this night of sincere flattery is This Charming Band a The Smiths/Morrissey tribute band. Hear your favorite song by Morrissey and The Smiths as part of a ...
Win Tix: Carnaval Meets Non-Stop Bhangra Dance Party | Public Works
Saturday, May 23 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: WIN | Public Works
This year, see two cultures collide when you experience Non-Stop Bhangra on Carnaval weekend. Enjoy the same fun Indian Bhangra performances and dances now with an added Latin American flair thanks to Carnaval. Bienvenidos a Non-Stop Bhangra!
10:00 pmWin Tix: Bitch Slap Drag Night | Oasis  WIN

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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