Events for October 7, 2017
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Saturday, October 7
Embarcadero Skyway Rare Walking Tour | SF City Guides
Take flight (sort of). Most of the tour is above the ground. View “Rockefeller Center West” from a different angle and discover a hidden urban oasis. Tread on buried ships that once housed saloons, jails, stores and brothels.
Location:
Meet in front of 400 Sansome Street (at Sacramento). Lots of stairs; ...
Litquake 2017: Napa Valley Book Fest
Come for the books and stay for the wine at this brand-new book series held in late afternoon during the Napa Valley harvest. Hear author Heather Young read and in conversation with Lori Lyn Narlock.
Afterward, Angela Pneuman and Malena Watrous discuss their latest works over ...
Fitbit Local Monthly Workout: Ferry Building Fitness Run | SF
Sweat it out with Fitbit Local, a monthly series of free workouts hosted by fitness leaders from your community.
Beautiful scenery makes every workout better. That’s why Fitbit Local Ambassadors Caroline Jordan and Buddy Macuha are leading a walk/run between two scenic landmarks—the San Francisco Ferry Building and ...
Litquake 2017: Poetry Melange In Mission | SF
Listen to some of the Bay Area’s best and brightest poets, Kazumi Chin, Jack Marshall, Brittany Perham, Shabnam Piryaei, Lisa Rosenburg, José Vadi and Shawn Wen.
These poets will read from their latest publications, which tackle subjects from marginalization and mimes to parenthood and physics.
Fake News & Real Politics: Understanding Media in the Age of Trump | SF
Noted political writer and editor Tim Redmond will share his views regarding the current status of the media. According to Tim, in an era when the President routinely makes statements with no basis in fact ─ and when online media are full of fake news ...
| 5:30 pm | Schroeder’s 124th Oktoberfest & Hofbrauhaus Celebration | SF | FREE* *Free, but food and drinks are for purchase through token system.
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Tiny Telephone’s 20th Anniversary Bash: Beer, DJs & Bands | SF
Tiny Telephone is a San Francisco gem, a little recording studio run by indie-rock icon John Vanderslice which has recorded all the indie gods of the genre Death Cab for Cutie, Spoon, Sleater-Kinny, St. Vincent, Deerhoof, and the Mountain Goats.
For their 20th Anniversary, they’re throwing ...
“Rave in a Cave” at Ocean Beach | SF
Supposedly there’s going to be an unofficial Hardly Strictly Bluegrass afterparty “rave in a cave” with a 2,000 watt sound system with cool visuals in a yet-to-be-announced cave in San Francisco.
Is this event going to happen? Probably not, but 13k on Facebook seem to hope so (along with ...
“Altered Barbie” Art Show: Closing Reception | Mission
The annual Altered Barbie Exhibition is a creative re-use art show where people transform these icons into not-so-everyday art reflecting our current society. This quirky art show is back after a two year absence. The 2017 theme is Super Heroine & Hero so that the artistic people of San ...
Comedy Pop-Up at SF’s Newest Downtown Art Bar | Bar Fluxus
Discover some of the coolest venues in the city through Funcheap’s pop-up comedy shows. This week get to know Bar Fluxus – downtown SF’s newest art bar that’s tucked away in a secret alley that you’d never find on your own. What’s Awesome About Bar ...
Color Clash Body Painting Competition & Exhibition | SF
Please join some of the most amazing Bay Area artists for a live body painting competition & exhibition. See paintings come to life with body art.
The event is open to the public but the location will be released a few days before the event. Email for more ...
Sea Chantey Sing Along Aboard Historic Ship | SF
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 ...
| 8:00 pm | Punchlines At Branchline: Free Standup Comedy | Emeryville | FREE* *Free but an RSVP is required.
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Renegade Drive-In Movie Night: “Dawn of the Dead” | North Bay
The North Bay Mobile Drive-In hits Novato with a renegade outdoor film screening in this DIY flash mob drive-in movie where you watch a flick on a 30-foot screen, tune your radio to 88.3, and drink in your car. The show typically begins with a 20+ minute pre-show with trailers and a cartoon. There’s ...
Every Saturday
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
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
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
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
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 ...
