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Wednesday, May 11

SFMade Week 2016: Free Factory Tours & Tastings | SF
Wednesday, May 11 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Tours are either Free with RSVP, or $5
| All Over San Francisco

SFMade Week 2019 is the annual weeklong celebration that champions locally made products, their makers and their people. The week features various events at local factories and retailers, including factory tours, demos, shopping. 2019 SFMade Week October 4-11, 2019 All over San Francisco Most tours are ...

11:30 amBeethoven in the City: Free String Quartet Concert | SF  FREE*
*FREE
Free Chocolate Tasting & In-store Discount | SFMade Week
Wednesday, May 11 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Poco Dolce
Visit the Dogpatch shop to enjoy a free tasting of Poco Dolce’s signature and seasonal confections including their popular Bittersweet Chocolate Tiles and lesser-known seasonal truffles. Free and no guest limit, but tasting will go until the chocolates run out. All guests will also receive 10% off ...

Rare “1906: Phoenix Rising” Guided Walking Tour | SF
Wednesday, May 11 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
| Franklin & Fulton
Find out how cooking breakfast burned down the neighborhood, how City Hall was destroyed, and how the city rushed to rise from the ashes and rebuild better than ever. See little-known remnants of pre-1906 City Hall.
Haight-Ashbury: A Musical Trip of the ’60s | Wild SF Tour

The quirky, hip historians at Wild SF Tours invite you for an unforgettable through the Hippie heyday of the Haight-Ashbury. Armed with a mini-guitar, your witty troubadour and historian-guide shares tales of Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, Hell’s Angels, the Diggers, Ken Kesey’s Acid Tests, the ...Every

Beethoven in the City: Free String Quartet Concert | Hayes Valley
Wednesday, May 11 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Proxy SF

In celebration of Cypress String Quartet’s 20th and final season together, and of the great city of SF and its people who have supported them through the years, the Quartet presents the complete string quartets of Beethoven in 16 free concerts all over San Francisco, May 4 ...

Spark Discovery Day: Youth Biz Projects, Food Trucks & Raffle Prizes | SF
Wednesday, May 11 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required. Raffle tickets are for purchase at $10.
| Embarcadero Plaza (Formerly Justin Herman Plaza)
See Bay Area students in action! Spark Discovery Day is an opportunity to discover the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship of San Francisco Bay Area’s middle school youth. The science fair-style event is open to the public. In attendance will be over 800 people representing all aspects ...
5:30 pmWin Tix: “Ramp It Up” SFMade Week 2016 Maker Experience | Anchor Brewing Co.  WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets to the benefit party. Regular cost $35-45.
“Dada Here & Now” Art Opening Party | Hotel Triton
Wednesday, May 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mezzanine Gallery at Hotel Triton
Kick off the Dada centennial celebration with a special exhibit at Hotel Triton with artist John Held Jr and Global Art Project (GAP), curated by Carl Heyward, and featuring Carl Heyward, Gregory J. Rose, Glen Rogers, Robert Reed, Suzanne Jacquot, Vered Gersztenkorn, Akiko Suzuki. Dada Here & ...
“Sh*t Talk” Free Weekly Comedy Night | SF Here is the new lineup info for the show this Wednesday: Liz Stone Ruby Gill Jesse Fernandez Nicole Love Justin Lucas Priyanka Wali a and your headliner Kaseem Bentley
Win Tix: Monster Metalcore “Memphis May Fire” | Regency Ballroom
Wednesday, May 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: WIN | The Regency Ballroom
The music of Memphis May Fire is the sound of hope and compassion, delivered by a dedicated group of men striving for something greater than the world around them. Memphis May Fire is a clarion call to those who insist on bettering themselves, their loved ...
Free Sneak Preview Movie: “Money Monster” | Santa Clara
Wednesday, May 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP code required; arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
| AMC Mercado
Attend an exclusive free sneak preview advanced screening of “Money Monster,” a new thriller starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Free Film Screening: Money Monster May 11, 2016 | 7:00 pm AMC Mercado | Santa Clara RSVP code: MMFunCheapSJ Tickets available through https://www.sonyscreenings.com/main/code_redeem Tickets are free, but subject to availability. Depending on demand, passes ...
Free Sneak Preview Movie: “Money Monster” | SF
Wednesday, May 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP code required; arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
| CGV Van Ness
Attend an exclusive free sneak preview advanced screening of “Money Monster,” a new thriller starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Free Film Screening: Money Monster May 11, 2016 | 7:00 pm Secret Movie Theater Location in San Francisco RSVP code: MMFunCheapSF Tickets available through https://www.sonyscreenings.com/main/code_redeem Tickets are free, but subject to availability. Depending on ...
A Talk on Global Environment | SF
Wednesday, May 11 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Eric Quezada Center
Join this environmental talk entitled “What’s Going Right with the Global Environment” with Will Grant and Tom Athanasiou on May 11th 2016, at Eric Quezada Center. Will Grant has spent the past year developing new curricula for high school students and has put together a tour of the surprising things ...
7:30 pmFree AcroYoga Class | Sports Basement Berkeley  FREE
8:00 pmWin Tix: Noise Pop’s Folk Pop Duo “Lily & Madeleine” | Swedish American Hall  WIN
9:00 pmReal Live Comedians Showcase | Piano Fight  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with RSVP for Funcheapers; otherwise admission is $10 online or $15 at the door.
10:00 pmInside Baseball: A Comedy Variety Show | SF  FREE*
*Free for Funcheap users who enter

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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