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Sunday, October 2

8:00 amLearning Bird Language | Oakland  FREE*
*$20 Suggested Donation. Free but an RSVP is encouraged.
Bank of America Free Museum Weekend

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

10:00 amHome Land Security Exhibition | The Presidio  FREE
1st Annual Oakland Nature Festival | Oakland
Sunday, October 2 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lake Merritt Rotary Nature Center
Join them in the heart of Oakland for a celebration of cultural and biological diversity at Lake Merritt, the nation’s first wildlife refuge. Enjoy nature workshops, live animals, local merchants and artists, environmental groups, community organizations, and kids activities. They’ll also have fabulous guest speakers, nature ...

All DayLast Day to Enjoy The Swings: Interactive Musical Installation | San Jose  FREE
Free First Sunday Admission | Oakland Museum of California
Sunday, October 2 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history, and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. First Sundays at OMCA Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California ...Monthly

Asian Art Museum Free Admission Day | SF
Sunday, October 2 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

11:00 am‘Round the World Festival: Music, Masks & Exhibit | Alameda  FREE*
*Families can pay what they wish.
Massive Outdoor DJ Dance Party: “Sunset vs. Honey Soundsystem” Season Closer | North Bay Drawing from the spirit of the Jamaican sound system culture, Sunset Sound System has produced over 150 free outdoor dance parties from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, and this Sunday, they’re celebrating 22 years of epic parties at the annual Season Closer at ...
49ers vs Cowboys: All You Can Drink Passport | SoMa
Sunday, October 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE with Facebook RSVP and all-you-can-drink passport for $30: http://bit.ly/AYCDPASSPORT
| Monarch Gardens
Cheer on the 49ers at SoMa Streat Food Park all season long and watch the game on 10+ TVs, including two 80″ big screens, up to 10 food trucks and street food vendors, plus drink specials all season long. 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys Sunday, October 2nd Kickoff at ...
Off the Grid: Presidio Picnic & Food Truck Party | SF
Sunday, October 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but bring money for food, drinks and some entertainment.
| Main Post Lawn

EVENT UPDATE – The start date of Presidio Picnic is postponed until further notice. Please check facebook for updates. San Francisco’s largest community picnic, the Presidio Picnic, will return for its much-anticipated ninth season beginning Sunday, March 29 and running through October 25, from 11 ...Every Sunday

11:00 amFree Kundalini Yoga Day in the Park | Dolores Park  FREE
11:00 amThe Last Gun & Its History | The Presidio  FREE
11:00 amY Bike Learn to Ride Program: Free & Safe Bike Lessons | The Presidio  FREE
12:00 pm“Here” APAture 2016 Arts Festival & Live Performances | SF  FREE
12:00 pmMonster Family Sunday | SF  FREE
12:00 pmKearny Street Workshop’s Annual Festival | SF Main Library  FREE
12:30 pmFree Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
Free Sailboat Ride Day: Cal Sailing Club | Berkeley
Sunday, October 2 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cal Sailing Club

The Cal Sailing Club (CSC) offers sailing to the public aboard the fleet of keelboats (large and stable) and dinghies (fast and zippy, but kinda tippy) ten times a year. Whether you are new at sailing or an “old salt,” you can enjoy a spectacular ...

Family Play Day | 2016 “Come Out & Play” Festival
Sunday, October 2 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fort Mason Chapel

The Come Out & Play Festival is back celebrating a sixth year of bringing play to the Bay with new and innovative real-world games happening all over San Francisco. 2016 Come Out & Play Festival September 24 – October 8, 2016 All over San Francisco FREE (festival ...

2nd Annual Cultural Corridor: 8-Block Performance Series | SF
Sunday, October 2 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Buchanan Street Mall

African-American Shakespeare Company hosts the 2nd Annual Cultural Corridor, a performance series along an 8-block pathway stretching from Van Ness and Hayes to Fillmore and Turk. Cultural Corridor 2016 The event combines San Francisco’s most unique and beloved small, mid-sized, and well-established arts organizations towards ...

Care and Create: An Afternoon of Music, Nature & Art | Albany
Sunday, October 2 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations requested. Limited to 30 participants. Advance RSVP required.
| Albany Bulb
Come to the magical peninsula known as the Albany Bulb for an afternoon of community, art, stewardship and performance.  We’ll work together on contemplative and collaborative projects, accompanied by live music. At one special corner of this former construction debris landfill–the spot known as the Amphitheater–we’ll ...
2:00 pmWin Tix: “Sphinx Virtuosi” Classical Concert | Bayview Opera House  WIN
Free Shakespeare in the Park: The Winter’s Tale | McLaren Park
Sunday, October 2 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre (McLaren Park)

For the 37th season of Shakespeare in the Park, SF Shakes will present a production of “As You Like It.” Having produced “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to wide acclaim in 2018, this summer the company turns to a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy “As ...

3:00 pmNyingma Institute Open House: Prayer Wheel & Meditation Tour | Berkeley  FREE
SoundWaves: Live Blues & Bluegrass at the Waterfront | Jack London Sq.
Sunday, October 2 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square

The Soundwaves music series returns to Jack London Square with free live music on the Oakland waterfront. Locals and visitors are invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair for this festive afternoon of fabulous music including high-energy blues and bluegrass from Dirty Cello, Afro-Latin ...

Writing Workshop: Writing in the Woods | Mill Valley
Sunday, October 2 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required
| Muir Woods National Monument
Join Ranger Amy Kaplan for a writing workshop at Muir Woods that explores the relationship between place and you and you and place. The workshop includes a short tour of Muir Woods. This event is recommended for ages 16-adult. Free but an RSVP is required. ...
3:30 pmCuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free, but donations are encouraged.
5:00 pm“Buck Studies” Book Release Celebration | City Lights  FREE
7:30 pmWin Tix: Kabir Singh (The Family Guy) Comedy Show | Cobb’s  WIN

Every Sunday

“Heart of the City” Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Heart of the City" Sunday 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, ...
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
With more than 40 vendors, the Jack London Square Farmers Market offers local produce, food craft products, and breakfast and lunch options. The Jack London Square Farmers Market is operated by CUESA at Oakland’s Jack London Square on Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, year ...
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
Every Sunday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP/Donations optional for charity
| Mission Dolores Park
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
WHAT IS “OUT”? Workouts are open to all from a certified personal trainer, Josh Muñoz. We are LGBTQ+ friendly and our group is open to all fitness levels. You will be challenged and supported in a safe, social workout environment. Bring a towel and water and ...
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
Every Sunday – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted.
| 1801 Bush
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
See and learn about the Victorian era architecture of the city’s first suburb on a guided walk from SF City Guides. Victorian Walking Tour Every Sunday | 2 pm 1801 Bush, 1801 Bush St., SF, CA Free, but donations are accepted. On a walk through the neighborhood of Lafayette Square, you’ll ...
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Every Sunday – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Lucky Horseshoe
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Grab that banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, harmonica and autoharp, and head over to The Lucky Horseshoe in Bernal Heights to join in San Francisco’s only Bluegrass Jam on a Sunday afternoon. Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam Every Sunday | 4-7 pm The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Ave., SF, CA FREE Jamming ...
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Every Sunday – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Circus Center
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Experienced juggler or a newbie looking to learn? Come hang out at Juggling Club and collaborate in a fun, low-pressure environment with an experienced Circus Center instructor. All levels are welcome in this club class taught by Jade Ford. Juggling Club Most Sundays | 5-8p Circus Center, 755 Frederick St., ...
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