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Events for January 20, 2016

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Wednesday, January 20

10:00 amPop-up Art Re-imagining Ink Possibilities | SF  FREE
1:00 pmDigging up the History of The Preisdio: Archaeology Lab Tour | The Presidio  FREE*
*Registration not required, but preferred.
5:00 pm“Birds of Longing” Art Exhibit Opening | San Rafael  FREE
5:30 pmEast Bay Green Drinks: Free Snacks & Networking | Oakland  FREE*
*Free, but RSVP is required.
Virtual Reality Improv Night: 4 Comedians in Full-Body Tracking Suits | SF
Wednesday, January 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Everywhere
Four improv comedians live in full-body tracking suits – what could go wrong? Join Josh Brekhus, Beth Lepley, Danny Cohen and Ali Ghandour in a night full of side-splitting laughter. Free to watch, but an RSVP is requested. Where is this happening? How can I attend? This ...
“Bridging SF and Oakland by Bike” Future Bay Bridge Bike Plan | SF
Wednesday, January 20 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Port of San Francisco
You can bring your bike on BART, on the ferry or on AC Transit, but there’s nothing quite like making the journey between San Francisco and Oakland by bike out in the fresh air.  The public is invited to attend the first community meeting, hosted by the ...

6:00 pmThe Effect of Climate Change on Human Rights: A Discussion | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free but RSVP required thru Eventbrite.
6:30 pm“First Bite: How We Learn to Eat” Book Launch | SF  FREE
7:00 pmFree Comedy Night with Danny Dechi | Outer Richmond  FREE
7:00 pmFree Sneak Preview Movie: “The 5th Wave” | South Bay  FREE*
*RSVP code required; arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
7:00 pmFree Sneak Preview Movie: “The 5th Wave” | SF  FREE*
*RSVP code required; arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
7:00 pmLearn How to Care for Japanese Maples | Los Altos  FREE
7:00 pmNerd Nite: Geeky Lectures in a Rock Club | Rickshaw Stop  $8
7:30 pm“We Too Sing America ” Book Discussion | SF  FREE*
*RSVP appreciated but not required.
Amazing Burning Man Art Exhibit “Letters to the Universe”| Grace Cathedral
Wednesday, January 20 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Grace Cathedral

Fresh from Burning Man, social artist Kathi Joy is bringing her winged mailbox to the cathedral to inspire connection and creation, giving you the opportunity to express what’s on your mind and in your heart to the Universe. This interactive art installation, originally presented at ...

8:00 pmJokelandish: Comedy Night | Oakland  FREE
8:00 pmFree “Sup Girl” Comedy Show | SF  FREE
8:30 pmOakland Comedy Shop: Monthly Standup | Oakland  FREE
Win Tix: Robot Music Night “Sonic Scientists” | Doc’s Lab
Wednesday, January 20 – 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN | Doc's Lab
For a night of music you’ll think sounds like transmissions from other, hopefully friendly and not murderous, planets, head over to Doc’s Lab for Sonic Scientists. Featuring Smomid, a sound experiment by Nick Demopoulos, who uses his String Modeling Midi Device (Smomid) to create soundscapes, ...
9:30 pmKaraoke Nights at The Vestry | SF  FREE

Every Wednesday

Free Bad-Ass Morning Outdoor Workout: Alta Vista Park | SF
Every Wednesday – 6:30 am | Cost: FREE | Alta Plaza Park
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
Every Wednesday – All Day | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"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
Every Wednesday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Autodesk Gallery
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
Every Wednesday – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
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
Every Wednesday – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| San Francisco School of Needlework & Design
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
"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
Every Wednesday – 6:10 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 and reservations are required
| Dandelion Chocolate
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
Every Wednesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Edge
"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
Every Wednesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks purchase.
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
Every Wednesday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cigar Bar & Grill
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
Every Wednesday – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Northstar Cafe
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
Every Wednesday – 8:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | La Rocca's Corner
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" 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 ...
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