Events for October 28, 2016
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Friday, October 28
| All Day | Pleasant Hill’s “Total Wine & More” Grand Opening: Live Music, Giveaways & Fine Wine Tasting | FREE |
Glass with Class: Rare Downtown Architecture Tour | SF
The tour examines the great varieties of glass in 20th Century San Francisco, from the Financial District to Union Square. It will be found underfoot, overhead, and in the wall; in buildings by famous masters and by lesser-known local practitioners.
Meet at 242 California Street (Tadich ...
“Escape Alcatraz” Ride Opening Day & Free Entry w/ Costumes | The SF Dungeon
“Escape Alcatraz, ”a brand new drop ride and show located below sea level on Fisherman’s Wharf, debuts on Halloween Weekend 2016 at The San Francisco Dungeon.
FREE to the first 300 guests to arrive in costume on opening day, 10/28 at 11 am. Bay Area resident adult tickets ...
The Squeaky Hinge: Haunted House Horrors | San Jose
The Squeaky Hinge Project is an artistic, creative, technical experience that manifests itself in the form of a Halloween yard display and haunted house. The Squeaky Hinge House of Horrors – Friday, October 28, 2016 | 4-10 pm – Monday, October 31, 2016 | 4-9 ...
| 5:00 pm | “Thriller Night” Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market & Off the Grid | Oakland | $7.50* *Half-price gallery admission for adults; ages 18 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
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Friday Nights at the de Young: Fiery Dance Party | SF
Come and dance away your Friday night. There will be a Forró and Samba de Gafieira dance lessons from Bruno and Michelle Solis and live Bahavian carnaval music by Dandara Odara and Pragandaia band. Come dance in a traditional Northeastern Brazilian style. Every Friday
Art Night SF: Mid-Market Art, Live Music & Karaoke | UN Plaza
Art Night SF is a new outdoor event series working to activate the public spaces of UN Plaza and Mid-Market between 7th and Market Streets through accessible installations of contemporary art on Fridays, July 29, September 30, October 14 (CANCELLED due to rain) and October 28 from 5-9 pm. Enjoy local ...
Exploring the Minute Universe | Bay Area Science Festival 2016
As people seek to describe the world, they are always inventing new ways to push the boundaries of what people can experience: smaller, farther, fainter, quieter, louder.
During two evening events, explore exhibits of multimedia artwork, microscopy, music and sculpture created by artists and scientists seeing ...
| 5:30 pm | Parol-Marking Workshop: Beautiful Filipino Lanterns | SoMa | FREE* *One free parol per person. Additional parol materials are $6-8 each.
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| 6:00 pm | Free Vegetarian Dinner Night | SF | FREE |
Stranger Things Vinyl Release & Costume Party | Amoeba SF
The eagerly anticipated Stranger Things Volume One soundtrack comes out on vinyl LP October 28th and they’re throwing a party. Pick up the indie record store version on clear with black smoke vinyl (double disc gatefold package with a printed insert with album credits and additional ...
Stranger Things Vinyl Release & Costume Party | Amoeba Berkeley
The eagerly anticipated Stranger Things Volume One soundtrack comes out on vinyl LP October 28th and they’re throwing a party. Pick up the indie record store version on clear with black smoke vinyl (double disc gatefold package with a printed insert with album credits and additional ...
| 6:00 pm | Candle Lit Labyrinth Walk & Live Music | Berkeley | FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is appreciated, though not required.
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| 6:15 pm | Library After Hours: Halloween Movie Night | Mountain View | FREE* *Free but an RSVP is required.
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The Crucible’s Fireside Lounge: Fire Performance, Live Music & Art Demos | Oakland
The Crucible’s Fireside Lounge is an intimate evening of art, industry, community, and entertainment on October 28, 2016 from 6:30-9:30 pm.
They’ll have studio demonstrations and hands-on activities in multiple classes including glass fusing & slumping, glass flameworking, glass blowing, glass casting & coldworking, enameling, neon, ...
| 6:30 pm | Magnolia Manor Haunted House | Piedmont | $5 |
The Final Free Port of Oakland Harbor Tours of 2016 | Oakland
Take a free 90-minute narrated harbor tour (May to October). Visitors will learn about the Port, its operations and economic impact on the region. Harbor tours provide a unique vantage point because marine terminals are closed to the public. The excursions are a great way to ...
2016 Proxy Fall Film Festival: Halloween Shorts Night | Hayes Valley
> EVENT UPDATE: This event is no longer taking place. The Proxy Fall Film Festival is a five-week series of free Friday night screenings at the Proxy Walk-in Movie Theater in Hayes Valley. This year’s series highlights a few of the best independent films of ...
| 7:00 pm | Feral Fourth Fridays Urban Square Dance & Live Music | SF | $5* *They ask for a $5-$10 donation.
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“Another Hole in the Head” Indie Horror Film Festival | SF
This annual festival of horror, sci-fi, dark fantasy and exploitation cinema defies convention to bring you the most outrageous genre films from both emerging and established filmmakers. This is two weeks days of celluloid mayhem not usually found in your local cineplex. 15th Annual “Hole in ...
Friday Night Free Movie: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” | Sunset Dist.
Because of the anticipated wet weather on 10/28 the location of movie has been changed from McCoppin Square to Dianne Feinstein Elementary School auditorium at 2550 25th Avenue, just 2 blocks south of McCoppin Square.
Same Time… Same Fun… Activities start at 6pm and movie starts at ...
Every Friday
Free Bad-Ass Morning Workout: Conquer SF’s Hills | Every Friday
Every Friday morning at 6:30 am, gather at a different San Francisco hill for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city.
The hills change each week (it might be Alamo Square, Moraga Steps, Twin Peaks, Lombard…), but expect ...
CANCELLED: Friday Farmers Market & Bazaar | UN Plaza
UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus concerns, this event has been cancelled temporarily.
Every Friday from 7am to 4pm, UN Plaza will feature the best of San Francisco. Grab fresh fruits and veggies, buy gifts from local vendors, and grab lunch at delicious food stalls representing cuisine from ...
Free “Oysters on the Half Shell” Fridays | El Rio
El Rio, a neighborhood dive in the deep Mission, gives away free Oysters on the half shell from local folks in Tomales Bay, every Friday at 5:30 pm. Arrive on time, they go fast.
And get your drink on with happy hour on Friday from 5-8 pm ...
Big Mood Comedy: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show | Oakland
Big Mood Comedy is an intimate standup comedy show featuring the best local and touring comics every Friday upstairs at Oakland’s very own Legionnaire Saloon.
Hosted by Hayley Beacon, Jordan Thewlis, and Jeff Dean. Free cookies.
Please note that from February 7th, the shows happens every Friday ...
“HellaFunny Fridays” Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa
San Francisco has one of the best underground comedy scenes in America. Come check out some of the Bay’s best rising comics at HellaFunny’s weekly stand-up comedy show “HellaFunny Fridays.”
HellaFunny Fridays
Every Friday at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Trademark and Copyright, 1123 Folsom Stree (and 7th St.), SF
FREE ...
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies | Skylark Bar
Join Hunny Bunny and Her Hot Toddies for Mischief at the Skylark Bar every Friday at 8 pm.
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies Every Friday | 8 pm Skylark Bar, 3089 16th St, SF, CA FREE
Enjoy drinks, dancing, DJs and more at this free ...
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse | Mutiny Radio
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse on Mutiny Radio is a free comedy show every Friday from 8-11 pm at Mutiny Radio on the corner of 21st and Florida in the deep Mission District.
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse
Every Friday | 8-10 pm
Mutiny Radio, 2781 21st Street, SF, CA
$10
Over 25 of San ...
“Best of SF” Stand-Up Comedy Night | SF
Check out a fresh line-up of SF’s comics every Friday at 8 pm at the beautiful Variety Preview Theater in downtown SF’s iconic Hobart Building.
Funcheap Deal: Get tickets for $5 with promo code FUNCHEAP. Otherwise, tickets are $15.
Located in the iconic Hobart Building, right next ...
Jazz at The Atlas Cafe | SF
Jazz at The Atlas is a weekly jazz residency with five rotating jazz bands. Music is always free, though tipping is encouraged.
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
Updated 1/20/2020 – Event info last checked via website.
“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 ...
Friday Night Outdoor Roller Skate DJ Party: “Midnight Rollers” | SF
Strap on your skates and roller disco around the city at the Midnight Rollers Friday Night Skate party.
This weekly skate (as long as it’s not raining or during Burning Man) hits up San Francisco’s main attractions, all while blasting their own beats from two jogging strollers ...
SF Beer Olympics: Beer Pong, Flip Cup & $2 Beers | North Beach
Meet and compete against locals, travelers, couch surfers, au pairs, and hostelers. Games are free to play (including flip cup, beer pong and relays) and many weeks they have themed events for holidays, or just because.
Get 6 drink coupons for $1 each. Use coupons before ...
“Comedy Soup”: Music, Comedy, Free Wine & Popcorn | Oakland
Comedy Soup is Oakland’s very own little Stand-Up house show that features top local and touring comics, complimentary Wine and popcorn and musical guests from a variety of styles.
Past guests have appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, Viceland, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Conan, Colbert & Corden.
In November ...
“The Function” SF’s Newest Hip-Hop Dance Party | Milk Bar
Come party at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Haight for a early 2000s hip-hop and R&B club bangers.
DJ Beats Me plays everything from Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, Lil Jon, Mac Dre, Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, Notorious B.I.G., Rihanna, SOB X RBE, Usher, Robin ...
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy | SF
EndGames Improv is bringing something new to the genre, what could turn out to be a very hot affair (in that release of tension, funny kind of way) with “Your F!#&ed Up Relationship.”
“YFUR” is an entirely improvised comedy show inspired by stories of your own ...
