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Halloween in San Francisco
By - posted 10/31/2013
Halloween

We here at Funcheap have put together a big ol’ hairy list of free and cheap Halloween events in the Bay Area for 2013 that we think you’ll love. In addition to SF’s biggest Outdoor Halloween Dance Party that Funcheap is throwing on Halloween night, There’s lots of free fun spooky more...

Free Pirate Ship Tours
By - posted 10/29/2013
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The tall ship Lady Washington is back in the Bay Area, offering free walk-on tours while the ships are dockside in between cruises. Crew are typically on hand in period costume to answer questions and tell stories. Lady Washington, a replica of an 18th century sailing ship, has appeared in several television shows and movies, including Pirates of the more...

Funcheap’s Halloween Bash
By - posted 10/29/2013
Halloween

 Join Funcheap for “Truck or Treat 2013” SF”s biggest  outdoor Halloween costume bash with DJs, a fortune teller, a dancing robot (seriously), trick or treating, Halloween-only food truck specials, Spooky movies on TV and cheap beer & drink specials. We’ll be turning this place into a scene from a horror film, more...

Free Halloween Radio Stations
By - posted 10/27/2013
Halloween

Looking for a soundtrack for your Halloween party or to freak out little trick or treaters who come to your door? Here’s a list of free online radio stations playing spooky sound effects, creepy classics, and freaky film scores. Free Halloween Online Radio Stations – Spotify – Halloween Playlist – Slacker.fm Halloween – Pandora – Halloween more...

Mythbusters Zombie Party
By - posted 10/27/2013
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Calling all zombies to join a MythBusters watch party of their zombie episode, which originally aired on 10/17. Since MythBusters is filmed in Alameda, many residents were zombie extras for the episode. Now at Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge, they have a chance to watch the episode and reconnect with fellow more...

Rainbow Grocery Carnival & Tasting Party
By - posted 10/26/2013
Fairs & Festivals

Beloved local co-op Rainbow Grocery is hosting a Customer Appreciate Day extravaganza on Trainor Alley on October 27, 2013 (Noon to 4pm) with live music, carnival games, bubbles, and a Rainbow Worker dunk tank. Free samples and giveaways will feature items from EcoTea, Dr. Bronners. 100% Pure, Sjaak Chocolate, Justin’s Squeeze more...

Warriors Fan Fest
By - posted 10/26/2013
Celebrations

Kick off the Warriors 2013-4 season with a free Warriors Fan Fest & Block Party on Sunday, October 27, 2013 from noon-5pm. Enter at 13th and Broadway. At this free block party & pep rally hosted by A.C. Green, fans can meet select Warriors players, Warriors legends, and get pumped by by Warrior Girls more...

ULUV Music Festival & Block Party
By - posted 10/26/2013
Fairs & Festivals

The 2013 ULUV Music Festival takes over 111 Minna for a brand new non-profit music festival all day on October 26, 2013 The festival will feature 13 hours of entertainment on three stages with DJs and live music from over 40 local artists (including live music from the awesome hip hop band Bayonics, plus Non-Stop more...

2013 Wharf Fest
By - posted 10/25/2013
Fairs & Festivals

There’s no Fleet Week for 2013, so Fisherman’s Wharf is throwing itself a party instead – the inaugural Wharf Fest. It’s a free festival on October 26 and 27, 2013 to celebrate the legacy of San Francisco’s historic waterfront district, Pier 39’s 35th Anniversary, and the 50th Anniversary of the opening more...

Crissy Broadcast
By - posted 10/25/2013
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Composer and SF native, Lisa Bielawa’s Crissy Broadcast turns Crissy Field into a vast musical canvas in three free performances on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10-11 am and 4-5 pm, and Sunday, October 27, 2013 from noon to 1 pm. The hour-long massive, spatial symphony will involve more than 800 more...

Off the Grid’s Fort Mason 2013 Finale
By - posted 10/24/2013
Eat & Drink

Off the Grid at Fort Mason is shutting down for the winter 2013 season with a finale worthy of Halloween week.  They’re throwing a Masquerade party  with masquerade masks, a witches bar, Pumpkin Ale and special spooky-themed food dishes. Live music from Diana Gameros, a Latin singer/songwriter who performs songs of love, longing, and hope. RSVP more...

Vivid Ultraviolet Party
By - posted 10/24/2013
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Vivid invites you to the ultimate ultraviolet experience at Harlot in SF where you’ll have fun with free glow paint, UV sunglasses, flourescent necklaces and glowsticks, and be mesmerized by blacklight cannons everywhere. Vivid Ultraviolet Party Friday, October 25, 2013 – 9:30 pm | Harlot | 46 Minna St. San Francisco, CA Free before more...

2013 Bay Area Science Festival
By - posted 10/24/2013
Fairs & Festivals

Created by the Bay Area’s scientific, cultural, and educational institutions, the Bay Area Science Festival returns with a 10-day festival, scheduled October 24 – November 2, 2013. The festival provides a wide range of science & technology activities – lectures, debates, exhibitions, concerts, plays, workshops and more at a locations throughout the Bay more...

Sharks & Beer Night
By - posted 10/20/2013
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Ever thought swimming with Jaws meant certain death? Prepare to be proven wrong. Local filmmaker, Skyler Thomas, will show his shark film trailer and speak briefly on current issues facing the white shark. This will be followed by the presentation of brand new footage of diving in the open with great more...

NBA Volunteering Day
By - posted 10/20/2013
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Work alongside Golden State Warriors players for an NBA Cares Day of Service on October 21, 2013. Join the Warriors in San Francisco and help them clean up McLaren Park. The park beautification will consist of painting touch-ups, cleaning up litter and trash as well as removing unhealthy and overgrown shrubs. Warriors Community more...