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Wednesday, October 14

Free Admission Hour “Japanese Tea Garden” at GG Park
Wednesday, October 14 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free hour, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 10am. Otherwise adult SF resident admission is $7. Non-resident adult admission is $11-12
 | Japanese Tea Garden

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday

Free Flu Vaccine in East Bay
Wednesday, October 14 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Monument Crisis Center

Getting vaccinated is more important than ever this flu season.  Flu vaccination will help keep hospitals from being overwhelmed by flu patients while they also care for those with COVID-19.  No appointment needed  Vaccinations available to everyone age 6 months and older  All are welcome, ...

Tech Inclusion 2020 Virtual Conference
Wednesday, October 14 – 9:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required

If you’re free on October 13-14, join us at the Tech Inclusion 2020 Virtual Conference! We’ll have real, solutions-focused conversations about what actions are needed in the tech industry today: the structural changes needed beyond the pledges, becoming an anti-racist leader, developing equitable and ethical ...

Tickets On Sale Today: California Academy of Sciences Reopens Oct. 23
Wednesday, October 14 – All Day | Cost: $27.99*
*Please note that ticket prices have not been released yet (as of Sept. 30). So ticket prices might vary for the reopening in October 2020
 | California Academy of Sciences

After a 214-day temporary closure, the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park will reopen to members and donors on October 13 and the general public on October 23. Member and donor tickets will be available to reserve online beginning October 5, and public ...

New Labor Movements: Short Films, Arts & Photographic Exhibit
Wednesday, October 14 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Timed-entry reservation is strongly encouraged.
 | McEvoy Foundation for the Arts
McEvoy Foundation for the Arts presents ‘New Labor Movements,’ a collection of short films that explore contemporary visions of America and concepts of transnational Blackness. Oakland-based curator Leila Weefur organizes the program to consider the question of “What is America today?” as inspired by ‘Lessons ...
Simons Institute Theoretically Online Speaking – The Ethical Algorithm
Wednesday, October 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Speaker: Michael Kearns (University of Pennsylvania) Many recent mainstream media articles and popular books have raised alarms over antisocial algorithmic behavior, especially regarding machine learning and artificial intelligence. The concerns include leaks of sensitive personal data by predictive models, algorithmic discrimination as a side effect of ...
McEvoy Foundation for the Arts & Films “Lessons of the Hour by Isaac Julien”
Wednesday, October 14 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free with timed-entry reservation.
 | McEvoy Foundation for the Arts
October 14, 2020 – March 13, 2021 On view October 14, 2020 – March 13, 2021 at McEvoy Foundation for the Arts, ‘Lessons of the Hour’ is a ten-screen immersive film installation and photography exhibition by British artist Isaac Julien that explores the life of the ...
League of Women Voter’s Virtual San Francisco Ballot Guide
Wednesday, October 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE
The League of Women Voters of San Francisco (LWVSF) is your go-to nonpartisan source as you prepare for the November 3 election. Two upcoming forums will present views both for and against this election’s 12 San Francisco and 12 California ballot measures.Rigorously researched by the ...
Piedmont Appreciating Diversity Online Film: ‘Waging Change’
Wednesday, October 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, register at website.
 | Zoom from your own home
October 14, 5-6 pm Q & A session; Film can be viewed on demand Oct 9-18, 2020 Waging Change shines a light on the difficulties faced by restaurant servers and bartenders. The majority of people who serve food in the U.S. restaurants are paid a federal ...
Public Feedback Day: SF’s New 150-Ft Ferris Wheel in GG Park (Zoom Meeting)
Wednesday, October 14 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free online zoom public informational meeting on October 14 at 5 p.m.

A huge observation wheel intended to be a centerpiece of Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary celebrations on in April has sat dormant after being partially constructed at the beginning of COVID-19. The 150-foot, illuminated Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park will be ready to ride ...

POSTPONED: SF’s Epic “Western Wednesdays” & Free Bull Rides | Westwood
Wednesday, October 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*No cover. Free bull rides if you follow Westwood on Instagram
 | Westwood

Due to the Shelter in Place order, Westwood is temporarily closed until April 7. Please check Instagram on updates. Enjoy wild times every Wednesday at SF’s premier country music bar with $5 Happy Hour specials on delicious shareable plates like Mac & Triple Cheese, All-You-Can-Eat Wings ...Every Wednesday

Logic Books Virtual Festival
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event is free, but registration is required. Register here: https://withfriends.co/event/4996906/logic_books_festival_with_city_lights_bookstore#
 | City Lights LIVE! Virtual Event Series
City Lights in conjunction with Gray Area and FSG Originals present three days of discussion exploring the way we interact with technology and how it affects on our lives.
Swing Left SF October General Online Meeting
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
October Final Meeting – It’s Go Time! Our last citywide meeting before the election will be a joint event with Swing Left and Democracy Action. We’ll discuss the progress we’ve made so far supporting our candidates, Felicia French, Coral Evans, Joanna Cattanach and Celina Montoya, view ...
Free Online Talk on The Search for Dark Matter in the Universe
Wednesday, October 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Dr. Tom Shutt, of the Kavli Institute at Stanford University, will give a free, illustrated, non-technical talk on: ”The Hunt for Dark Matter in the Universe: New Experiments” On line at YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/SVAstronomyLectures [if you go to this address the evening of the talk you will see and ...
7:00 pmThe Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF  FREE
7:30 pm“Moonlight Comedy: No Cover Comedy & Karaoke Night | Oakland  FREE*
*Donation of $10-20 per audience member is recommended and appreciated.
7:30 pmFree AcroYoga Class | Sports Basement Berkeley  FREE
8:00 pmThe Setup’s “A Funny Thing Happened” Storytelling Night | Beer Basement  $5*
*$5 with discount code "funcheap" (First 20 people to RSVP with their emails to info@setupcomedy.com can get in for free.)
The Premise “Virtual Comedy Show”
Wednesday, October 14 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Laundry

Every joke starts with a premise and every Wednesday Comedians Jeff Dean, James Mwaura and Andrew Orolfo bring together the best local and nationally touring stand-up comedians to turn these premises into hilarious bits. In the age of the Coronavirus Quarentine, The Premise will be ...Every Wednesday

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Free Bad-Ass Morning Outdoor Workout: Alta Vista Park | SF
Every Wednesday – 6:30 am | Cost: FREE | Alta Plaza Park
Free Bad-Ass Morning Outdoor Workout: Alta Vista Park | SF
Every Wednesday morning at 6:30 am, gather at Alta Plaza Park for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city. The half hour workouts are different each week, but consist of boot camp style workouts like running hills, core work, ...
“Heart of the City” Wednesday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Every Wednesday – All Day | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Heart of the City" Wednesday 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, ...
CANCELED – Autodesk Design Gallery & Free Guided Tour | Embarcadero
Every Wednesday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Autodesk Gallery
CANCELED - Autodesk Design Gallery & Free Guided Tour | Embarcadero
This event series is canceled. The Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco celebrates the design process that takes a great idea and turns it into a reality. With more than 20 different exhibits regularly on display that showcase the innovative work of Autodesk customers, the ...
SF Public Library’s $1 Book Sale | Civic Center
Every Wednesday – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
SF Public Library's $1 Book Sale | Civic Center
Starting in April, the San Francisco Public Library hosts weekly Wednesday Steps Sales, located at the Larkin Street entrance to the Main Library. All books and media are just $1 or less each and all proceeds from Steps Sales benefit the San Francisco Public Library. SF Public ...
Stitch In: Come By, Meet People & Stitch | SF
Every Wednesday – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
 | San Francisco School of Needlework & Design
Stitch In: Come By, Meet People & Stitch | SF
These free events give you the opportunity to stitch in an inspiring environment with fellow enthusiasts. Bring along your projects, embroidery, knitting or even darning, and enjoy the company of others and their vast needlework library at your leisure. Free Stitch Ins meet every Wednesday from ...
“Karma Cinema”: Pay-What-You-Wish Movie Night | The New Parkway
Every Wednesday – All Day | Cost: $1*
*Pay-What-You-Want for your movie tickets every Wednesday night and 20% will be donated to a local nonprofit.
 | The New Parkway
"Karma Cinema": Pay-What-You-Wish Movie Night | The New Parkway
Time to get generous; The New Parkway Theater is letting you pay-what-you-wish for a movie ticket every Wednesday night. Theater doors open at 6 pm every Wednesday and every movie (albeit a few exceptions like private events) will be offered on a sliding scale of a penny (if ...
Dandelion Chocolate: Factory Tour & Guided Tasting | SF
Every Wednesday – 6:10 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 and reservations are required
 | Dandelion Chocolate
Dandelion Chocolate: Factory Tour & Guided Tasting | SF
Mmmm… chocolate! Four days a week, Dandelion Chocolates offer $15 factory tours (with tastings.) These tours can book up months in advance (especially for the Saturday tours), so we recommend trying to book as early as possible and aim for a Wednesday or Thursday. On the tour, ...
“Musical Wednesdays” Sing-Along At The Edge | Castro
Every Wednesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Edge
"Musical Wednesdays" Sing-Along At The Edge | Castro
Start your week singing with Musical Mondays or get over the hump with Musical Wednesdays at The Edge in the Castro, where they play all of your favorite musicals to sing and drink along with a different theme each week from 7 pm to 2 am every ...
Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights | Peninsula
Every Wednesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks purchase.
Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights | Peninsula
The Historic 7 Mile House will be hosts a weekly Wednesday Latin night and will feature the Bay Area’s best Latin bands on a rotating schedule. Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights Every Wednesday at 7 pm 7 Mile Sports Bar & Grill, 2800 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA FREE (No Cover. Reservations ...
Free Live Jazz & Latin Jazz Nights | Cigar Bar
Every Wednesday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cigar Bar & Grill
Free Live Jazz & Latin Jazz Nights | Cigar Bar
Join the Cigar Bar & Grill every Wednesday & Thursday evening for a free Jazz show (both traditional jazz and latin jazz) by local Bay Area musicians. Shows start at 8pm. Enjoy great food, drinks & Jazz. For complete line-up and more information please visit their website. Live ...
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl | SF
Every Wednesday – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
 | Northstar Cafe
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl | SF
Try your hand (literally) at the Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl starting in North Beach. Get lubricated on $3 – $3.50 drink specials, and compete in Rock Paper Scissors tournament qualifying rounds while moving from bar to bar. The tournament champ wins a bar tab. Meet new people while earning points to ...
F Bomb’s “Laugh w/ Dignity” Free Comedy Show | SF
Every Wednesday – 8:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | La Rocca's Corner
F Bomb's "Laugh w/ Dignity" Free Comedy Show | SF
Come see real, live, up close, and uncaged comedians in an intimate environment at one of North Beach’s favorite watering holes, La Rocca’s corner. 21+ only. The show is free, the drinks are cheap with Happy Hour pricing all night, and the laughs are plenty. Hang with ...
“Housepitality” DJ Party & Free Champagne | SoMa
Every Wednesday – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most Houspitality nights are free before 11 pm with an RSVP required (otherwise, it's $5 before 11 pm or $10 after). On select nights when they book a well known headliner, the price may go up to $5 before 11 pm, or $10 all night.
 | F8
"Housepitality" DJ Party & Free Champagne | SoMa
Housepitality SF gives you a reason to come out dancing every Wednesday night with world-class artists and free champagne. Enjoy free champagne from 9-10 pm and $5 Jameson (with mention of Housepitality discount). The RSVP list closes at 6 pm on the day of the show. Housepitality DJ Night Every Wednesday ...
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