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Friday, October 12

Cal Academy of Sciences: Neighborhood Free Days | Castro + Forest Hill
Friday, October 12 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free for SF residents with proof of neighborhood residency
| California Academy of Sciences
For the weekend of October 12-14 residents of Castro, Forest Hill, Glen Park, Noe Valley, Parkmerced, Parkside, St. Francis Wood, Sunset get free admission to the California Academy of Sciences thanks to the “Neighborhood Free Days” promotion. Zip Codes: 94114, 94116, 94122, 94127, 94131, 94132
Fort Point Oktoberfest Beer Garden | SF
Friday, October 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Food & beer available for purchase.
| San Francisco Ferry Building

Fort Point is celebrating Oktoberfest with an extended Ferry Building beer garden for four Fridays this fall. Come hang out in the sun and taste some of the special limited releases alongside the classics. The beer garden will be popping up on the Embarcadero promenade in ...

12:00 pmSan Francisco Premium Outlets’ Vampirina-themed Party | Livermore  FREE
1:00 pmAdult Crafternoon: Sisal Twine Pumpkins  FREE*
*free
3:00 pmEsencia Latin Jazz Ensemble at SF Main Library | Koret Auditorium  FREE
3:00 pmFree Sightglass Coffee Cupping | SoMa  FREE*
*Free, but space is limited so an RSVP is requested.
4:00 pmPlaytest: Game Research & Development Discussion | South SF  FREE
Linden Alley Grand Opening & Block Party | SF
Friday, October 12 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Linden Alley
Join neighbors and merchants for food, drink, and activities at the new and improved Linden Alley in celebration of the Community Grant-funded improvements on the block. Linden Alley Grand Opening & Block Party Friday, October 12, 2018 | 4 pm – 7 pm Linden Alley (Bet. Octavia and Gough), 315 Linden ...
BiteUnite Grand Opening + Milkshake Happy Hour & Donut Flights | SF
Friday, October 12 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | BiteUnite SF

The co-working kitchen, café and premium event space extends a warm welcome to San Francisco’s chefs, foodies and curious locals alike with a mouthwatering Grand Opening to celebrate their new food entrepreneurs. Guests can stop by and get a taste of BiteUnite’s authentic cook, create ...

5:00 pmFriday Nights at OMCA: Night Market, DJs & Off the Grid | Oakland  FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. From 5pm to 10pm, there's half-priced gallery admission for adults; ages 18 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
Friday Nights at the de Young | Golden Gate Park

One of San Francisco’s most celebrated after-hours museum events returns for a fall season of 2018. These nine Friday Nights feature free admission to the main-level galleries highlighted by a reinterpretation of contemporary art in their permanent collection and new acquisitions called Specters of Disruption. ...Every Friday

5:00 pmSecond Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael  FREE
5:00 pmVallejo Art Walk | Second Fridays  FREE
“Off the Grid” Cantoberfest Celebration | Fort Mason
Friday, October 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but bring some cash for food purchases.
| Fort Mason Center
Hops aficionados: join the inaugural Cantoberfest celebration at Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center in partnership with SF’s own Magnolia Brewing Co. Official release of the OTG x Magnolia Brut Saison-style ale available exclusively at the bar at OTG•FMC this season, along with favorites Proving Ground ...
6:00 pm“Millennials Ruin Everything”: Free Comedy & Oysters Night | El Rio  FREE*
*Free, suggested donation $5
Candlelight Labyrinth Walk & Live Music | Grace Cathedral
Friday, October 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome
| Grace Cathedral

One evening a month (usually the second Friday, but not always), Grace Cathedral invites you to walk the labyrinth by candlelight and music and pray for peace in our hearts and peace in the world. The walk is hosted by the Labyrinth Guild. Always check the Labyrinth website for ...Monthly

Friday Movie in the Park: “Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi” | McCoppin Sq.
Friday, October 12 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | McCoppin Square

Enjoy free movies at McCoppin Square in the Sunset District happening on the first four Fridays in October 2019. Movies begin at sunset, approximately 7 pm, but come early as the fun starts at 6 pm. Grab your family and friends, and don’t forget to bring some ...

6:00 pm2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda  FREE
All Day2018 Día de los Muertos Exhibit: Multimedia Dance & 50+ Artists | SOMArts  $12*
*$12–15 sliding scale admission. Donations are accepted.
2018 Concord Oktoberfest: 20+ Craft Breweries Beer Garden | Todos Santos Plaza

When it comes to fall festivals, this one is it. Bring on autumn and pull out the lederhosen and get your squad together for the Concord Oktoberfest. This is a fun, family-friendly, free community event with food, drink, and activities available for purchase. Limited free ...

2018 Dia De Los Muertos Performing Arts & Exhibit | South SF
Friday, October 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SSF Municipal Services Building

The South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission presents a multi-media, juried art show featuring work inspired by the traditions of Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a joyful celebration honoring the life of deceased family members and friends. 2018 Dia De Los Muertos ...

2018 Proxy Fall Film Festival: “The King” | Hayes Valley
Friday, October 12 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Proxy
“The King” Forty years after the death of Elvis Presley, two-time Sundance Grand Jury winner Eugene Jarecki’s new film takes the King’s 1963 Rolls-Royce on a musical road trip across America. From Memphis to New York, Las Vegas, and beyond, the journey traces the rise and ...
6:00 pmPOSTPONED UNTIL 2019 – SF’s Transit Dances Walking Tour “Night Trolley” | SF  FREE
6:30 pmSpooktacular Onesie Party & Movie Night | San Jose  FREE
“Terror Vault” SF’s Insane New Halloween Haunt | $20 Off
Friday, October 12 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $20 off*
*Normally $60, get exclusive $40 tix with secret code FUNCHEAP on select dates. Limited to 50 per date.
| San Francisco Mint

Part theatre, part haunted maze, and part escape room, San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2019 with an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Filled with top performers and screamers, this epic haunt invites you to ...

6:30 pmWin Tix: “Friday Night Flights” Flying Trapeze Lessons | SF Circus Center  WIN
San José Neighbor Nights: Free Activities Every Second Friday | 2018
Friday, October 12 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over San Jose

Please note, in response to the COVID-19, events are canceled for the time being. Thank you. The City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services invites you to the first San José Neighbor Nights. The event will take place every second Friday ...Monthly

2nd Fridays Clockwork Comedy Show | Bootleg Bar & Kitchen
Friday, October 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Show, ages 21+. Doors open at 6.30 pm, show starts at 7 pm.
| Bootleg Bar & Kitchen (Ho's Tavern)

This Month’s Lineup: Ryan Goodcase James Mwuara Trish Pandya Emily Catalano Natasha Vinik Andrew Orolfo And Rachel Raphael as your host. This month’s theme is Stranger Things. Please note that Milk Bar had to book something else at their venue, so they are doing this one event at Bootleg Bar and Kitchen. Monthly

7:00 pmWin Tix: Zoppé : An Italian Family Circus | Red Morton Park  WIN
Memento Mori Halloween Art Show | 3Dot Art Gallery
Friday, October 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*with RSVP
| 3Dot Art Gallery
Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, is a time of year dedicated to remembering the dead with roots in Gaelic and pagan traditions. The term memento mori means “remember death” and has roots in art history. This genre uses symbolic reminders of death and mortality ranging ...
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