Events for November 18, 2020
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“2020 Art Miami” Festival: Mini Show in San Francisco
Due to Covid-19, our annual participation at Art Miami will be moving online to Artsy-featured fairs as a digital fair experience. While this online viewing opportunity makes our booth available no matter where you are in the world, we have decided to exhibit our own ...
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
“Essential Stories” Virtual Film Festival (Nov. 18-19)
November 18th, 2020 and November 19th, 2020 10am-12pm PST
Join us for this online event as we showcase the Essential Perspectives that reflect this new, contemporary 2020 reality – influenced by quarantine and various social justice movements. At a time of COVID-19 as well as different ...
YWCA Berkeley/Oakland Young Women & Money Conference
“Controlling your money, rather than having your money control you” is key to every woman’s quality of life. The YWCA Young Women and Money Conference will help you gain financial independence and success.
Register soon before seats sell out! Conference sold out the past 12 years. ...
Zoom Artist Talk w/ Aric Attas: Metallic Silver Photographs
Aric Attas is known for his metallic silver photographs, immersive video installations, and ambient sound environments. Engaging the senses of ancient spirituality and modern science, his meditative works explore the mysteries of the universe asking questions such as: Where did we come from? Why are ...
“Museum of the Eye” Virtual Series About Curious Medical Objects
If you’re interested in medical oddities, you’ll want to join Museum of the Eye Director Jenny Benjamin for the launch of Behind the Scenes. In this new series, we’ll examine curious medical objects in the museum’s storage cabinets. The first episode will feature a rare ...
Diaspora-Israel Relations & the U.S. Presidential Elections: Online Conversation w/ David Horovitz
Moderated by Sue Fishkoff, Editor of the J. The Jewish News of Northern California
David Horovitz joins us as the Mort and Amy Friedkin Scholar-in-Residence. In conversation with Sue Fishkoff, he will reflect on the potential ramifications of the U.S. presidential elections on diaspora-Israel relations and ...
“Catch the Spirit” & Virtual Caroling
Local author David Mariani will share stories from his book, “Poverty of Affluence,” which traces the history of Santa Clara Valley and the Mariani family. Following the talk, choral group Schola Cantorum Silicon Valley will join up with Lyric Theater for virtual caroling at 2pm. ...
| 4:00 pm | Castro Farmers’ Market | Final Day | FREE |
2020 “Top the Cops” Insane (But Legal) Drag Races vs. Cops Finale | Sonoma Raceway
Here’s your chance to drag race against Bay Area law enforcement officers when the popular Top the Cops™ program returns as part of Sonoma Raceway’s weekly Wednesday Night Drags program. The popular Wednesday Night Drags program will kick off its consecutive year at Sonoma Raceway ...
Virtual Book Talk: This Land is Their Land
Coinciding with the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage, we are hosting this free virtual book talk where historian and author, David J. Silverman will shed light on the myths surrounding Plymouth Colony and the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please join us on Wednesday, November 18th at ...
SF’s Spectacular Upside Down 50-Foot Crystal Tree Is Back
Westfield Centre is bringing back their famous upside down Christmas tree for 2021 The famous Inverted Christmas Tree is back for the holidays on Level 4 Under The Dome. It is the perfect picture opportunity in the shopping center while you shop. See it shine from ...
POSTPONED: SF’s Epic “Western Wednesdays” & Free Bull Rides | 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
R.O.C.K. Connect 26 – Virtual Celebration
Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) is celebrating 26 years of keeping San Francisco youth healthy and safe.
Join us on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 for R.O.C.K. Connect 26, a fundraising event celebrating 26 years of service. This virtual event will feature inspirational R.O.C.K. alumni, dedicated ...
Virtual Discussion “Sun Ra’s Chicago: Afrofuturism & the City”
William Sites in conversation with John Corbett exploring the new book, Sun Ra’s Chicago: Afrofuturism and the City.
ShaperTalk: 1:1 Conversations with Impact-Driven Young Professionals
Join us to chat 1:1 with other impact-driven young professionals
We think that the #1 goal for any event is to make meaningful connections with other people. We’ve changed up ShaperTalks a little bit, and instead of having a speaker, we’re just going to focus on ...
Perfectly Queer Reading “Lesbians Who Sleuth”
In November, Perfectly Queer features mystery novels with Lesbian sleuths. Authors Laury A. Egan, Cheryl Head, and Anne Laughlin will read and discuss their work from New Jersey, North Carolina, and Chicago respectively on Wednesday, November 18, 7pm Pacific. They are staying up late for ...
Meet Three Bay Area Art Collectives w/ SF Art Historian “Collective Genus”
Members of Collective Genus, a group of three Bay Area art collectives, will be in conversation with Jeff Gunderson local art historian, librarian and archivist on the subjects of collaboration, mutual support networks and the history of art collectives in the Bay Area, moderated by
Collective ...
| 7:00 pm | Free Astronomy Lecture | Castro | FREE |
Brass Ensemble Virtual Concert
WHAT’S COOL ABOUT THIS AFTERNOON OF CHAMBER MUSIC:
This concert features a performance of Kelly-Marie Murphy’s Signal, organized in wood, stone, steel, and brass.
It’s eclectic—hear a 16th century piece and modern fanfare on the same night.
This concert is extra special: to invite you into the concert ...
| 7:30 pm | “Moonlight Comedy: No Cover Comedy & Karaoke Night | Oakland | FREE* *Donation of $10-20 per audience member is recommended and appreciated.
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The Premise “Virtual Comedy Show”
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
Every Wednesday
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 ...
