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Wednesday, November 11

Free Admission Hour “Japanese Tea Garden” at GG Park

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

Napa Valley Film Festival: The Art of Film, Food & Wine (Nov. 11-15)
Wednesday, November 11 – All Day | Cost: $35*
*Streaming - 3 Movie Pack is $35. Full festival pass is $60
| Napa Valley
Experience the only film festival completely immersed in the art of film, food, and wine. During Cabernet Season, the Napa Valley transforms into an intimate and picturesque getaway. Connect with filmmakers, actors, vintners, and chefs during this 5-day interactive event. Discover the best new independent ...

2020 San Francisco Veterans Film Festival (Nov. 8-14)
Wednesday, November 11 – All Day | Cost: FREE

2020 San Francisco Veterans Film Festival, November 8-14 Covid-19’s disruption of normal life has had an outsize effect on veterans, a community that, during normal times, struggles with mental health and higher unemployment rates. Presented by OneVet OneVoice and San Francisco Public Library, the Veterans ...

Veterans Day Prayer at Holy Cross Cemetery (Colma)
Wednesday, November 11 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Holy Cross Cemetery
The annual Veterans Day prayer service in the Star of the Sea Veterans Section will be led by Msgr. C. Michael Padazinski, Chaplain COL USAF (Ret.), and Chancellor of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. All are welcome. Appropriate face coverings are required and attendees are asked ...
“Single’s Day” at Westfield Valley Fair
Wednesday, November 11 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Westfield Valley Fair
Treat yourself to something special this Singles’ Day! On November 11th receive a Westfield Rewards card when you shop the Luxury Collection. Offer valid only on Wednesday, November 11th, when you spend any of the amounts below. Spend $1,500 | Receive a $50 Reward Card Spend $5,000 | Receive ...
Lunch Break Bhangra Dance Class (Nov 11 – Dec 30)
Wednesday, November 11 – 11:30 am - Ends at 12:15 pm | Cost: $15*
*Sign up for a drop-in class for $15 or a monthly membership for $30/month
| Zoom
Join Duniya Dance and Drum Company’s Wednesday Lunch Break Bhangra class from 11:30am-12:15pm PST. Enjoy a thorough warm-up, learn a choreography, and enjoy a cool down to get you on with your day! All levels welcome, no experience necessary.
Free “Skystar” Ferris Wheel Rides for Vets (Nov 11) Tickets are normally $18 + tax to ride Golden Gate Park’s “Skystar” observation wheel, but on November 11th, Veterans Day, all active military or Veterans can get free admission by showing valid military ID. Tickets for remaining party must be purchased in advance.
Your Silence Will Not Protect You: A Protest of SF Neoliberalism & Museums
Wednesday, November 11 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 15
Want to speak? Hit up @seagull_press *BIPOC Prioritized, guillotine-friendly*   View this post on Instagram   Finally did it. My protest is happening. Tell ur friends, tell ur pops u haven’t spoken to in 30 years, tell that random guy at the bus stop with u. Share it far n ...
POSTPONED: SF’s Epic “Western Wednesdays” & Free Bull Rides | Westwood
Wednesday, November 11 – 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

Economic, Racial and Gender Justice: SF Public Library Live Talk w/ Angela Y. Davis
Wednesday, November 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library (All Branches)
Angela Y. Davis activist, educator and author joins Isaac Julien to discuss the contemporary legacy of Frederick Douglass and art’s role in the ongoing struggle for economic, racial and gender justice. Davis helped to popularize the notion of the “prison industrial complex,” and urges her ...
“Planet 9 from Outer Space” Online Astronomy Talk
Wednesday, November 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Dr. Michael Brown, of Caltech, will give a free, illustrated, non-technical talk on: ”Planet 9 from Outer Space: Searching for a Distant Planet in our Solar System” On line at YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/SVAstronomyLectures [if you go to this address the evening of the talk you will see and be ...
Exploratorium’s Free YouTube Event “Everything Matters: Tin”
Wednesday, November 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*General Admission: USD 0.00
| Online Event
Everything Matters: Tin Wednesday, November 11, 2020 • 7:00 p.m. PST Free online event: Join via YouTube or Facebook Come be in your elements with Exploratorium host and scientific raconteur Ron Hipschman—follow tales of intrigue and invention, join in dynamic demonstrations, and uncover fascinating connections between individual elements ...
7:00 pmThe Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF  FREE
“Dinner and a Show” Parklet Comedy at Asiento
Wednesday, November 11 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Purchase food and drink. Reservation and show are free
| Asiento
Social isolation getting to you? Reserve your table for 2 or more and enjoy a delicious meal from Asiento on their new, outdoor, covid compliant parklet; sit down with drinks and laugh the night away at an outdoor comedy show hosted by Mutiny Radio’s Pam ...
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
The Premise “Virtual Comedy Show”
Wednesday, November 11 – 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

Chris Cornell Tribute IV: A Virtual Benefit for SF Suicide Prevention
Wednesday, November 11 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| HowLive.tv
That’s right folks, we have set a date for the release of our Cornell IV streaming event!! Two days to be exact! Wednesday, November 11th and Thursday the 12th. With 26 songs and 20 musical guests, we broke this show up into two nights. Our friends ...
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.)

Every Wednesday

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
"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
"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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