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Events for October 1, 2016

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Saturday, October 1

2:00 pm“Curious Worlds: The Art & Imagination of David Beck” Documentary Screening | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
Arts Month Kick-Off Celebration: Song, Dance, Poetry & Acting | El Cerrito
Saturday, October 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | El Cerrito Community Center
Here are highlights of the program, packed with local artists and arts organizations: Cast members from this fall’s CCCT production will sing a medley of beloved songs from the classic Lerner and Loewe musical. Ah-Lan teaches Chinese dance, ballet, and modern dance in El Cerrito and Albany. ...
2:00 pmHealthy Parks for Healthy People: Exercises & Family Games | The Presidio  FREE
3:00 pm“Senegal: Modern Senegalese Recipes” Book Launch | Omnivore Books  FREE
The Scrap Art Show “Reclaimed: Elevating the Art of Reuse” | SF
Saturday, October 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Minnesota Street Project
In honor of its fortieth year, SCRAP is excited to present Reclaimed: Elevating the Art of Reuse, a juried art exhibition that will run from October 1 through October 23 at the San Francisco Arts Education Project (SFArtsED) gallery, located in the Minnesota Street Project. With ...

6:00 pm“Hybrid” Opening Reception | SF  FREE
6:00 pm“Not Everything is Black + White” Art Exhibit | Berkeley  FREE
Free Outdoor Movie Night “Zootopia” | Ingleside
Saturday, October 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ingleside Branch Library

Supervisor Norman Yee is partnering with the Greater West Portal Neighborhood Association, Ocean Avenue Association, Stonestown Family YMCA, San Francisco Public Library, OMI-Cultural Participation Project, Parkmerced, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, Recology and Five Sweets to present free outdoor movies under the stars for ...

19th Annual Music for People & Thingamajigs Festival: Opening Night | Vallejo
Saturday, October 1 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free on Weekend 1. The following events are $10-$15.
 | Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve

Thingamajigs presents the 2016 edition of the sound-art festival that started it all. A power-pack of musical works of homemade instruments, found objects, and alternate tunings by some of the Bay Area’s most innovative artists. The 19th Annual MFP&T festival is a step further in ...

7:00 pm14th Annual Outdoor Movie Night: Pinocchio | The Presidio  FREE*
*Food from Off the Grid will be available for purchase.
The East Bay Bonfire of Reflection | Oakland
Saturday, October 1 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required for Oakland Hills location
 | Secret Location (Oakland)
Join them at the East Bay Bonfire of Reflection® this Saturday evening, October 1, 2016, at their Oakland hills location. Please bring food and drinks for yourself and some to share. Also bring many friends, your miracle stories, and musical instruments. They will provide chocolate, Kosher marshmallows and crackers ...
Outdoor Movie Night “Dodgeball” at The Yard | Mission Rock
Saturday, October 1 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Yard at Mission Rock

Bring the family, a date, a group of friends, and your favorite snuggle item, because Movie Nights are now at The Yard at Misison Rock on a giant inflatable screen. The events will be presented in partnership with San Francisco Neighborhood Theater Foundation and sponsored by Hulu.

8:00 pmWin Tix: Smuin Contemporary American Ballet | Palace of Fine Arts  WIN
$20 Tix: Smuin Contemporary American Ballet | Palace of Fine Arts
Saturday, October 1 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for exclusive $20 tickets in Bronze/Silver sections (Regularly $32/$59)
 | Palace of Fine Arts
Smuin’s season opener offers a mixed repertory program introducing the work of Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch with his acclaimed Indigo; presenting a world premiere contemporary ballet by Garrett Ammon, Artistic Director of Wonderbound. > Get Tickets – Use code FUNCHEAP for exclusive $20 tickets in ...
8:00 pm“Critical Hit” Comedy Show, Free Pizza & Free Candy | Oakland  $5*
*Admission is $5, and you'll enjoy some free pizza, free candy, and of course, comedy
An Epic Prince Karaoke Party, Fashion Show & Art Fest | SF
Saturday, October 1 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
 | Minnesota Street Project
Join in for the glamorous conclusion of the Prince-inspired exhibition and event series curated by Glen Helfand, After Pop Life, for an evening of opulent visuals, Prince-inspired fashion, karaoke, and dancing in the atrium of the fittingly titled Minnesota Street Project. After Pop Life Closing party Saturday, October ...
Renegade Drive-In Movie Night: Addams Family | North Bay
Saturday, October 1 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP on Meetup and donations are accepted.
 | Old Hamilton Theater Building
They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky. They’re altogether ooky, come and meet the Addams Family.
Sea Chantey Sing Along Aboard Historic Ship | SF
Saturday, October 1 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required 415-561-7171 or peter_kasin@nps.gov, Bring a mug for cider
 | SF Maritime National Historical Park

Sailors and scallywags alike gather around for an evening of traditional sea songs and chanteys for the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s monthly chantey on the first Saturday night of each month from 6-9pm with entry beginning at 5:30pm. Park rangers will lead the public ...

8:30 pmWin Tix: Cymbals Eat Guitars: Cacophonic Guitar & Raucous Synth | Swedish American Hall  WIN
9:00 pmBoomfest: Punk Rock Music on Saturday Night | SF  $5
9:00 pmPush The Feeling DJ Night | Lower Haight  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
9:00 pmPrince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party | NoPa  $5
9:30 pmWin Tix: Comedy All Stars with Reggie Steele | Punch Line  WIN
10:00 pmThe Goddamn Jam: Stand-Up Improvised Humor | SF  FREE

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
Every Saturday – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Tour is free, they pass out a donation envelope at the end of the tour if you choose to donate.
 | Ferry Building
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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