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Sunday, October 15

AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibit | Grace Cahedral
Sunday, October 15 – 9:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Grace Cathedral
For the 30th anniversary of the NAMES Project, twenty-nine panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display in the cathedral from Sunday, October 15 through Sunday, December 3. The exhibit will culminate with a special event on World AIDS Day, Friday, December 1 at 7:30 pm ...
California Academy of Sciences | Free Day for Parkside & Sunset Residents
Sunday, October 15 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Proof of neighborhood residency required
| California Academy of Sciences

Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year. Please note: At this time, Neighborhood Free Weekends are on hold due to capacity limitations ...

Free de Young Museum Sunday | SF
Sunday, October 15 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to the permanent galleries
| de Young Museum
In light of the continuation of the North Bay fires, and subsequent air quality situation in San Francisco and the Bay Area, the de Young museum will offer free general admission this weekend to all visitors. For those directly affected by the fires, or for those ...
9:30 amThe Forum with Sarah Kay | Grace Cathedral  FREE
Free Adoption Weekend: SPCA’s Fall “Adopt-a-thon” | SF
Sunday, October 15 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free adoptions of adult animals
| SF SPCA Adoption Center (Mission)

SPCA is celebrating 150 years of serving San Francisco’s animals and the people who love them. Come join the street party with it’s latest theme, “Cuddle Me.” SPCA “Cuddle Me” Festival October 13, 2018 | 10 am to 3 pm San Francisco SPCA, 201 Alabama St, ...

10:00 am“Her Right Foot” Book Discussion | SF  FREE
Secret Stairways: Rare Guided Walking Tour | SF
Sunday, October 15 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
| 15th Ave Stairway
On this hearty walk, a multitude of stairways connects comfortable Inner Sunset residential streets with dramatic chert outcroppings offering magnificent views of San Francisco, the Pacific Ocean, and the Marin Hills. This tour is offered in May and October only. Location: Meet at Kirkham St. at the base of the 15th ...
11:00 amYour Wedding Expo: Free Gift Bags & Prizes | San Mateo  FREE
Free California Academy of Sciences Day | North Bay Fire Relief
Sunday, October 15 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission for anyone
| California Academy of Sciences

The California Academy of Sciences is opening their doors this week with free admission through Sunday, October 15th to try to do something nice for people affected by the fires to give a free, safe place for families to get out of the smoke during ...

11:00 amWin Tix: 2017 San Francisco Street Food Festival | SF  WIN
11:00 amSunday Assembly: Communty Sing & Meetup | Berkeley  FREE
Bay Area Cannabis Career & Job Fair | Oakland
Sunday, October 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Oakland Marriott City Center
Join them for the Oakland Bay Area Cannabis Career & Job Fair taking place Sunday, October 15th at the Oakland Marriott City Center in the East Hall during the New West Summit.  They’ll have dozens of well-established employers on site excited to meet prospective new team members Email Jennifer@Bloom.Farm if ...
11:30 amOutdoor Sculpture Walk | Stanford  FREE
“Strictly Bluegrass” SF Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival | McLaren Park
Sunday, October 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre (McLaren Park)
The San Francisco Bluegrass and Old-Time Festival showcases several of the local troubadours at a non-stop afternoon of new and traditional tunes sung and played by The Beauty Operators String Band, and several well-known bluegrass bands.  AJ Lee and Blue Summit 12-12:45pm – recently featured in ...
Harvest Festival: Fall Crafts, Face Paint & Food Trucks | Palo Alto
Sunday, October 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
| Lucie Stern Center
Join the City of Palo Alto in celebrating fall at the Harvest Festival on October 15th. There will be a beer garden with NFL watch party hosted by Dan Gordon’s, bouncy houses, games and prizes, fall crafts, glitter tattoos, face painting, food trucks, storytelling, a ...
12:00 pm“Exploring Headlands” Fall Open House | Sausalito  FREE
12:00 pmWin Tix: Beyoncé “Single Ladies” Dance Master Class | SF  WIN
CANCELED – Salsa Sunday Block Party, Live Music & Dancing | Berkeley
Sunday, October 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Berkeley

Salsa Sundays is back for summer 2017 with a series of five block parties held every third Sunday of the month from June through October in the heart of Downtown Berkeley. Come and join in the fun at the best block party around. Expect free live ...Monthly

12:30 pmFree Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
1:00 pmSugar Skull Workshop: Decorate Your Scary Sweets | SF  FREE
1:00 pmLive in the Castro: The Castro Flaggers | Jane Warner Plaza  FREE
1:00 pmPoetry Jam | SF Main Library  FREE
American History in Golden Gate Park | October 2017 Walking Tour Month
Sunday, October 15 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
| Conservatory of Flowers
Here are statues, plaques, monuments and trees in Golden Gate Park that commemorate events in American history. This two hour walk takes you to sites familiar and unfamiliar to most visitors. Come for a nice walk in the Park as we review American history. Meet in ...
2:00 pm31st Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition Poetry Reading | EmeryTech  FREE
2:00 pmLongfellow Elementary Schoolyard Kick-Off Celebration & Free Lunch | SF  FREE*
*Free an RSVP is preferred.
2:00 pmCypress Lawn Cemetery: Antiques Roadshow | Colma  FREE
3:00 pmSF’s “Antique Vibrator Museum” Free Guided Tour Day | Good Vibrations  FREE*
*Free, but you must RSVP at least 72 hours in advance by calling the Polk St. store location at (415) 345-0400.
3:00 pmBlack Lawrence Press at Octopus Literary Salon | Oakland  FREE
5:00 pm“Nomadland” Book Discussion | City Lights  FREE
7:00 pmHellaFunny Sundays Comedy Show | Neck of the Woods  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Otherwise $15 online $20 at the door

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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