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EVENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO ~ OCTOBER 12-14

10/12/2018

CorgiCon & TI Music Fest

The World Champion Warriors are back to work on Tuesday! Here is the season schedule for you. I hope you are enjoying the new multi-week format for this blog. It is not foolproof though because somehow last week I missed that this weekend is CorgiCon!!!! Saturday on Ocean Beach there will be about 1200 Corgis scampering about. One of the best doggo related gatherings on this planet. Treasure Island Music Fest is here as well. Some of the upcoming events include the full year's schedule for the free days at the Academy of Sciences. This weekend and weekend are both free days. DON'T MISS OUT ON FREE!!! and Potrero Hill Fest next weekend. Check out the rest of the events below.

Weather For The Weekend

World Champion Warriors
Upcoming Matchups
Download Season Schedule

49ers Matchup

FIVE FUN EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY, Oct 13, 10am-2pm
CorgiCon!
at Ocean Beach (Map Below)
10am - CORGI CON STARTS
11:30 - GROUP PICTURE
Noon - CORGI NINJA WARRIOR
12:30 - SIGNATURE CORGI COSTUME CONTEST
1pm - MICKEY'S DERBY (Corgi Races)
2pm - CORGI CON CONCLUDES

Sat & Sun, Oct 13-14
Treasure Island Music Festival
at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Oakland

SATURDAY, Oct 13, 1pm-5pm
Brews on the Bay
at S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien, Pier 45
Soak up the salty air, sunshine and spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the city and bay of San Francisco all while enjoying local craft beer on a WWII ship at one of the most memorable and unique festivals in the world.

SATURDAY, Oct 13, 10am-3pm
SPCA Cuddle Me Festival
at SPCA, 201 Alabama St
We’re celebrating 150 years of serving San Francisco’s animals and the people who love them. Come join the street party!
- FREE adoptions!
- "Cuddle Me" Puppy Lounge: Nothing is sweeter than puppy kisses!

SATURDAY, Oct 13, 11am-5pm
Ocean Beach Music & Art Festival
at Noriega St between 45th and 47th Ave
OB Music and Art - Great music, food trucks, beer, wine, art, a pumpkin patch, and kids activities! (This is a nonsmoking event). We always need volunteers, especially to help with trash/recycling/compost upkeep so please reach out if you are interested. Come out and meet your neighbors!

EVENTS COMING SOON

Academy of Sciences Free Days
Free admission is available for San Francisco residents of each zip code during the designated dates listed below. Visiting adults are limited to six children for free entry. Proof of residency is required.*

Neighborhoods: Alamo Square, Cole Valley, Cow Hollow, Fisherman’s Wharf, Haight Ashbury, Laurel Heights, Marina, Pacific Heights, Presidio, Richmond, Western Addition
Zip Codes: 94115, 94117, 94118, 94121, 94123, 94129, 94159
Fall 2018 Free Days: Sept. 14, 15, 16
Spring 2019 Free Days: March 1, 2, 3

Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Financial District, Hayes Valley, Mission Bay, Nob Hill, North Beach, Russian Hill, SOMA, Telegraph Hill, Tenderloin, Treasure Island, Union Square, Yerba Buena Island
Zip Codes: 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94108, 94109, 94111, 94126, 94130, 94133, 94158
Fall 2018 Free Days: Sept. 28, 29, 30
Spring 2019 Free Days: March 8, 9, 10

Neighborhoods: Castro, Forest Hill, Glen Park, Noe Valley, Parkmerced, Parkside, St. Francis Wood, Sunset
Zip Codes: 94114, 94116, 94122, 94127, 94131, 94132
Fall 2018 Free Days: Oct. 12, 13, 14
Spring 2019 Free Days: March 15, 16, 17

Neighborhoods: Bayview-Hunters Point, Bernal Heights, Dogpatch, Excelsior, Ingleside, Mission, Outer Mission, Portola, Potrero Hill, Visitacion Valley
Zip Codes: 94107, 94110, 94112, 94124, 94134
Fall 2018 Free Days: Oct. 19, 20, 21
Spring 2019 Free Days: March 22, 23, 24

*Each visiting adult must show a valid photo ID with proof of residency. The following items or combinations are acceptable:
A driver’s license or state ID card
Photo ID plus postmarked envelope, postcard, or magazine label with name and date
Photo ID plus utility bill (gas/electric/cable), bank statement, or letter from a government agency with name and home address (not a P.O. Box)

Until Oct 21
Sweat
at ACT's Geary Theater, 405 Geary St
A.C.T. kicks off the 2018–19 season with the Pulitzer Prize–winning drama that had Broadway critics and audiences on their feet.

In Reading, Pennsylvania—the blue-collar heart of America’s steel industry—a tight-knit group of factory workers has gathered in the local bar for generations to share laughs, hopes, and cold beers. But as the country heads into a new millennium, recession looms, and a lock-out turns assembly line into picket line, one event will send shockwaves through these lifelong friends, pitting them against each other in the struggle to survive.

Thru Nov 11
SF Open Studios
SF Open Studios, the oldest and largest open studios program in the country, is an annual, month-long art event in October and November that showcases over 800 emerging and established San Francisco artists in their studios. Last year, 2017, marked the 42nd Anniversary of SF Open Studios! To create the best experience for everyone across the city, we have extended the event to five weekends and restructured the SF neighborhood map.

SATURDAY, Oct 20, 11am-4pm
Potrero Hill Festival
at 20th St & Wisconsin St
The 29th Annual Potrero Hill Festival takes place on Saturday, October 20, 2018, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm on 20th Street between Wisconsin and Missouri Streets. Come celebrate the Potrero community and enjoy local food vendors and artists, musicians, historians, homegrown entertainment and much more! Join us for this one-of-a-kind community event for all ages!

SATURDAY, Oct 20, Noon-4:30pm
50th Anniversary - Aki Matsuri Festival
at Japantown Center
Come celebrate Aki Matsuri, fall festival marking our 50th Anniversary of Japan Center! Featuring top Japanese cultural groups of San Francisco and greater bay area in Japanese drumming, dance, martial arts, and more! Two stages of performances, demonstrations, and workshops. Bring the whole family for a day of culture and art!

Starts Saturday, Oct 20
SF Fashion Week

BONUS EVENTS FOR
THIS WEEKEND

SUNDAY, Oct 14, 7:30pm
Kissin Plays Chopin, Rachmaninoff
at SF Symphony
Chopin’s Nocturnes often come in contrasting pairs, and Evgeny Kissin, “the world’s most acclaimed pianist” (The Economist), counters gentle grace with heartbreak in Opuses 55 and 62. The “rare and miraculous piano legend” (The Telegraph) also brings a work not heard at Davies Symphony Hall in two decades—Schumann’s impassioned Piano Sonata No. 3—followed by Rachmaninoff’s luxurious Preludes.

SUNDAYS 11am-4pm
Presidio Picnic

EVENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO ~ October 5-7

10/5/2018

Fleet Week & Hardly Strictly

The format of this weekly events blog is now new and improved! In addition to this week's events, you will receive fun events taking place over the next few weeks. This week is going to be one of the best of the year. The weather is going to be great for both Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Fleet Week! Basketball is already back (sort of), and the World Champion Golden State Warriors look to warm up with a home preseason game against the Kings on Friday night at Oracle. Castro Street Fair is Sunday. Saturday is Bay Day. Treasure Island is October 13th and 14th. Check out the rest of the events below.

Weather For The Weekend

49ers Matchup

World Champion Warriors
Schedule Coming Soon!

FIVE FUN EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

Thursday - Saturday
Air Show: Noon - 4pm
Fleet Week

Fri - Sun
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

SUNDAY, Oct 7, 11am-6pm
Castro Street Fair
at Castro & 18th St

SATURDAY, Oct 6
Bay Day
Bay Day unites Bay Area communities to celebrate San Francisco Bay, its people and wildlife. Like Earth Day for the Bay, this official holiday presents the perfect opportunity to explore and discover the beauty and diversity of our Bay.

This year, we want to inspire the Bay Hero in everyone. You can DIG IN at a restoration event, tour the harbor at PORTFEST, and EXPLORE more than 50 fun and adventurous Bay-themed events across the region.

Until Oct 14
San Francisco Dance Film Festival

EVENTS COMING SOON

Sat & Sun, Oct 13-14
Treasure Island Music Festival
at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Oakland

BONUS EVENTS FOR
THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY, Oct 6, 8pm-2am
Prince & Michael Jackson
at Madrone, 500 Divisadero
Prince and Michael Jackson fans celebrate on the dance floor every 1st Saturday of the month as DJ Dave Paul plays album cuts, b-sides, un-released tracks, remixes and the hits from the two artists as well as songs by such ancillary acts as Sheila E., The Jackson 5, The Time and Janet Jackson.

SUNDAYS 11am-4pm
Presidio Picnic

EVENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO ~ September 14-16

9/13/2018

The 38th Annual Comedy Day is here to highlight a weekend full of amazing free events. Want to see some sumos do their thing in Japantown? Free! Heading over to the Academy of Sciences... Free!* Moon Festival in Chinatown... Free! Harry Potter Comedy Show! Freakin' Free! You know I found a free-ish doggo event as well. Off the Grid is having a dog-friendly Friday night. Petting all the dogs is free. Free Shakespeare in the Park, yep, free! Check out the rest of the events below.

Weather For The Weekend

49ers Matchup

FIVE FUN EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

SUNDAY, September 16, Noon-5pm
Comedy Day
at GG Park, Robin Williams Meadow
Comedy Day is the original, longest-running, free outdoor comedy concert. This year it features 40 (or more) of today's top performers from the Bay Area and beyond. It was founded in 1981 as a way for Bay Area comics to say thank you to comedy fans for their support and to The City that has nurtured so many comedians. Since then, nearly 1,000 of the world's funniest performers have given the gift of laughter to more than a half-million happy people at Comedy Day.

A small sampling of comedians who've performed at previous events include: Robin WIlliams, Bobby Slayton, Brian Copeland, Greg Proops, Brian Regan, Jake Johannsen, Kathleen Madigan, Dave Chappell the Sklar Brothers, Will Durst, Diane Amos, Kevin Meany, Father Guido Sarducci, Dana Gould, Arj Barker, Mark Curry, George Lopez, Gary Shandling, Tom Rhodes, Sabrina Matthews, Tom Kenny, Hal Sparks, Bill Burr, A. Whitney Brown, Paula Poundstone, Pat Paulsen, Sue Murphy, Bobcat Goldthwait, Johnny Steele, Carlos Alazraqui, Dave Attell, Greg Behrendt, and many others

Thru Sept. 30th
San Francisco Latino Film Festival
at Locations Vary

6 Degrees of Inspiration

Starts this weekend
See Schedule below
Free Science Weekends
at Acadamy of Sciences
Free admission is available for San Francisco residents of each zip code during the designated dates listed below. Visiting adults are limited to six children for free entry. Proof of residency is required.*

Neighborhoods: Alamo Square, Cole Valley, Cow Hollow, Fisherman’s Wharf, Haight Ashbury, Laurel Heights, Marina, Pacific Heights, Presidio, Richmond, Western Addition
Zip Codes: 94115, 94117, 94118, 94121, 94123, 94129, 94159
Fall 2018 Free Days: Sept. 14, 15, 16
Spring 2019 Free Days: March 1, 2, 3

Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Financial District, Hayes Valley, Mission Bay, Nob Hill, North Beach, Russian Hill, SOMA, Telegraph Hill, Tenderloin, Treasure Island, Union Square, Yerba Buena Island
Zip Codes: 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94108, 94109, 94111, 94126, 94130, 94133, 94158
Fall 2018 Free Days: Sept. 28, 29, 30
Spring 2019 Free Days: March 8, 9, 10

Neighborhoods: Castro, Forest Hill, Glen Park, Noe Valley, Parkmerced, Parkside, St. Francis Wood, Sunset
Zip Codes: 94114, 94116, 94122, 94127, 94131, 94132
Fall 2018 Free Days: Oct. 12, 13, 14
Spring 2019 Free Days: March 15, 16, 17

Neighborhoods: Bayview-Hunters Point, Bernal Heights, Dogpatch, Excelsior, Ingleside, Mission, Outer Mission, Portola, Potrero Hill, Visitacion Valley
Zip Codes: 94107, 94110, 94112, 94124, 94134
Fall 2018 Free Days: Oct. 19, 20, 21
Spring 2019 Free Days: March 22, 23, 24

*Each visiting adult must show a valid photo ID with proof of residency. The following items or combinations are acceptable:
A driver’s license or state ID card
Photo ID plus postmarked envelope, postcard, or magazine label with name and date
Photo ID plus utility bill (gas/electric/cable), bank statement, or letter from a government agency with name and home address (not a P.O. Box)

SAT & SUN Sept 15-16, 11am-6pm
Moon Festival
at Chinatown, Grant St
The choice of the festival's theme -- celebrating the glories and mysteries of the moon -- was a natural. Along with the sun, the moon has long been an object of human curiosity and worship. It is probable that sun and moon were early held to be deities and that they were the first visible objects of worship, according to the book Sketches of the History of Man.

SAT & SUN, Sept 15-16, 2pm
A Midsummer Night's Dream in the Park
at McLaren Park, Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, 40 John F. Shelley Drive
Four nights of free screenings and music, showcasing the work of local filmmakers and musicians in parks, playgrounds and smaller venues around Bernal Heights.

BONUS EVENTS FOR
THIS WEEKEND

Thru Sept 16
Rolex Big Boats
When it comes to determining the fastest sailors in the West, the Rolex Big Boat Series (September 12-16, 2018), hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club, offers a once-a-year opportunity for teams to race against some of the world’s most accomplished teams on San Francisco’s tide- and wind-riven waters provided, of course, that they register for the event by August 31, 2018.

SAT & SUN Sept 15-16
Sumo Champions Exhibition
at Japantown Peace Plaza
Feel the power and excitement of the 7th Annual Sumo Champions Exhibition matches in the Japantown Peace Plaza. Free admission and Meet and Greet.

SATURDAY, September 15, 10am-9pm
Festa Coloniale Italiana
at SFIAC, 1630 Stockton St or Washington Square
Come and enjoy continuous live music, authentic Italian cuisine, wine tasting, the Ricco Italian Dancers directed by Toni Bava, and an expert pizza toss by 12 time World Champion and restaurateur Tony Gemignani of Tony's Pizza Napoletana of North Beach. Enjoy browsing through the Italianissimi inspired products of the vendors while you sip a beverage, taste some delicious Italian food and stroll to the live music, as you make your way up Stockton Street to the display of vintage Italian autos and scooters provided by EuroClassix Cars and Bello Moto of San Francisco.

FRIDAY, September 14, 6:30pm
A Clockwork Comedy Show - Harry Potter Ed.
at Milk Bar, 1840 Haight St
Join us at Milk Bar on the second Friday of every month for A Clockwork Comedy Show! Each month, we invite our favorite comics from all over the Bay Area for an evening of fun, laughs, and alcohol. Comics that perform with Clockwork have appeared at Cobb's, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, and comedy clubs around the Bay. FREE show, ages 21+. Doors open at 6.30PM, show starts at 7PM.

FRIDAY (DogDay), September 14, 5pm
Off the Grid: Doggo Edition
at Fort Mason
Join us on Friday, September 14 for a special Dog Days of Summer edition of Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center. All dogs welcome!

V.I.P. (Very Important Pup) Lounge featuring pop-up playpen and obedience tips
Artisanal dog treats from SF’s Jeffrey's Natural Pet Foods North Beach
Pupperazi & Messy humans dropping street food scraps

As a special treat, Dog Days of Summer at OTG will be hosted by Moose the Bulldog (IG @moosethebulldogsf), who'll be the night's official event marshall — both IRL and on our Instagram stories ( follow along @offthegridsf!).

events in san francisco - happy new year!!!

12/28/2017

New Year's Eve in San Francisco is usually a great night. The sky is clear for watching the fireworks (unlike July 4th). The air is crisp, but not too cold. I have found some events for both New Years Eve and the rest of the weekend. With New Year's day on a Monday, this weekend is sure to be a festive weekend. Don't miss out on the last chance events at the bottom of this blog. There are many many more events listed below.

Weather For The Weekend

WARRIORS WEEKLY MATCHUPS
Download the World Champions' Season Schedule Here

49ERS MATCHUP OF THE WEEK

FIVE FUN EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

FRIDAY December 29, 7:30 & 10pm
Tony Lindsay Presents: The Soul Soldiers
at Biscuits & Blues
As the lead vocalist for Santana for 25 years, Internationally known Tony Lindsay has garnered 11 Grammy awards, travelled on several world tours and recorded on seven CD's. Joining Tony on this special show are the powerful voices of Fred Ross (who has recorded and toured with Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Frankie Beverly and Chaka Khan) and Will Russ Jr (a Detroit born,bred and raised singer with a voice as soothing as a cool summer breeze.)

Tony Lindsay Revue "Ain't No Sunshine" live at Biscuits And Blues

FRIDAY December 29, 7:30-9:30pm
2017 Year in Revue
at Piano Fight
Join hosts Sam DiSalvo and Molly Sanchez and a bunch of their talented friends as they attempt to throw the best new year’s party ever (and get smashed in the process). Comedy, music, and mayhem collide in a show critics are already calling “The crack-addled Love Child of Bing Crosby and Two Dope Queens.”

SATURDAY December 30 10pm-1am
Hella Fitzgerald
at Club Deluxe
It's been quite a year for us! We are thrilled to have our last public gig of the year at one of our favorite places, Club Deluxe, in San Francisco's historical Haight-Ashbury district. We are playing New Year's Eve's Eve!

Our fun mix of jazz, soul, funk, and 90's causes such a ruckus, we usually have a line out the door! So come and shake your tailfeather if you know what's good for you and celebrate a wonderful year!

FRIDAY December 29, 9pm-2am
Winter Cocktail Party
at Bar Fluxus
You're invited to San Francisco's Winter Cocktail Party... a special two-night celebration of spiked eggnog, hot toddies, old fashioneds and winter beers - with DJs and a Dance Floor. And it all takes place at Bar Fluxus, SF's newest art bar that's tucked away in a secret alley you'd never find on your own.

Entry to The San Francisco Winter Cocktail Party is $10 at the door or get on Funcheap's exclusive guestlist - Free with Eventbrite RSVP which gets you entry, entertainment and access to drink specials. Bring cash/credit for drinks

SUNDAY December 31, closes 2am
NYE Free Play Sunday at Coin-Op
Make your plans & make them early. NYE happens to fall on FREE PLAY SUNDAY!! No frills, no cover, no dress code; just a good old time with the best friends anyone could ever have. We will also have The Grid SF open for reservations (make them on their Yelp page). Come early, or come late, and bring in 2018 with a high score.

RING IN THE NEW YEAR!

I tried to find a diverse list of fun events for New Year's Eve. Here are a few options for you all.

New Years Eve at Chambers
Chambers is throwing a civilized farewell to 2017 and a warm welcome to 2018.
No Lines, No drama, no confetti… well, maybe a little confetti.

Music by Malachi (The Captain Hat)

$20 General Admission
$80 VIP with Open Bar

Mega New Year's Eve Party at Palace Hotel
- Four Separate Dance Floors w/ 10 DJs: Euro, Top 40, Latin, House, 80's/90's and more!
- Multiple Balloon Drops at Midnight
- Fabulous Dancers and Drummers
- Red Carpet Treatment
- A Special Photo Booth
- NYE Party Favors & Much More !

New Years Night at Shotwell's Bar
Celebrate New Year's Eve in "casual style" at Shotwell's. Our fun, and intentionally intimate NYE party, is under-sold to make sure everyone has a great time. Ring in the New Year with friends, and enjoy a champagne toast with us. Ditch the crowds, lose the line, and cozy up to the bar at Shotwell's.

NYE with Gaucho at Foreign Cinema
Gaucho plays NYE at the Foreign Cinema!

Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy
New Year's Eve 2018
at Shelton Theater
Ring in the new year at Cheaper Than Therapy, the Bay Area's favorite stand-up comedy show. Your ticket gets you into the Shelton Theater to start laughing at 10pm on December 31, 2017, and includes a champagne toast at midnight. Join us for an after-party to welcome 2018 with a live jazz band!

Each show features comedians Eloisa Bravo, Scott Simpson, and Jon Allen. A rotating selection of Bay Area comedians and visiting comics also grace the stage.

Please arrive at the theater by 9:45pm, and check in with the box office. The bar opens at 9pm, and the show starts at 10pm. The theater has a full bar with no drink minimum. Come early for cheap drinks and great seats!

Wreck the Halls 2018 at Wreck Room
Come Wreck the Halls & Ring in the New Year with us at the Wreck Room! This will be a private party and space is limited. You will enjoy an unlimited OPEN BAR from 9pm-1:30M. Internet Juke Box & all games will be on free play. Champagne Toast at Midnight... forget it. We will be handing out BOTTLES OF BUBBLES!!! - Ball Out with a Bottle Baby! A great time had by one and all!!!

PianoFight's 4th Annual New Years Eve Super Bash
at Piano Fight
Kiss 2017 goodbye! It's time for a new year, a better year, a brighter year, a year stuffed full of joy and laughter and epic music. It's time for 2018!

For our 4th annual New Year's Eve Super Bash, we're getting down with all the things that lift you up - live music, DJ's, karaoke, drag, balloon drops, champagne toasts, confetti cannons and multiple bars. It's three parties in one with all three stages going all night.

LAST CHANCE BONUS EVENTS!

Now Performing - Final Weekend
SF Ballet presents The Nutcracker
at War Memorial Opera House
On Christmas Eve, 1944, the audience at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House watched the American premiere of Nutcracker. An instant sensation, the ballet launched a national holiday tradition. SF Ballet's sparkling production of Nutcracker, set here by the Bay has introduced audiences of all ages to the magnificent world of ballet, and this will be the fourth annual production since its new revamp in 2014.

Until Dec 31

Winter Walk SF
at Union Square
Winter Walk, in partnership with Off The Grid, is a one of a kind holiday pop-up plaza in the heart of Union Square, returns for its fourth year this Holiday season. For 5 weeks (Nov. 25 – Dec. 31), two blocks of Stockton Street (between Geary and Ellis ) will open for winter merriment.

Taking Donations All Month Long
One Warm Coat
at Front Porch
One of my favorite brunch spots. Come in and donate a coat to One Warm Coat anytime this month and receive a Lo-fi cocktail on the house.

Last Weekend!
Deck the Halls, a Christmas-Themed Cocktail Pop-Up
at 1707 Powell St @ Union
DONATING A PORTION OF PROCEEDS TO NORTH BAY FIRE RELIEF
The day after Thanksgiving (November 24) notoriously brings rabid shopping sprees, immediate decorative binges, and the indelible sounds of Christmas music. Now it will include a more traditional bender with the advent of Deck the Halls, a Christmas-themed cocktail pop-up from a trio of SF beverage veterans that will transform the former location of The Square (from the team behind Sons & Daughters) into a cheer-filled winter wonderland — that’s only until New Year’s, however, when work will begin on Lillie Coit’s, the restaurant that will permanently occupy the space.

Events In San Francisco - Dec 22-25 - Merry Christmas

12/21/2017

Christmas is here, and as usual, I have found some fun events for all of you for this weekend. There are several cool comedy events this weekend. Head down to Front Porch and bring a warm coat to donate. This place is one of my favorite brunch spots in the city. One Warm Coat is a great cause, and you will get a free drink out of the deal also! Charlie Brown is live at the Symphony. The Warriors are in the midst of a long homestand, get out to Oracle and get loud! The Niners are on a roll since upgrading at quarterback to Jimmy G - The Disney Prince. They are in Jacksonville this weekend. Only two more games left this year. There are many many more events listed below.

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Weather For The Weekend

WARRIORS WEEKLY MATCHUPS
Download the World Champions' Season Schedule Here

49ERS MATCHUP OF THE WEEK
Download the 49ers Season Schedule Here

FIVE FUN EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

FRI-SUN 2pm & 7pm showings
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live
at Davies Symphony Hall
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang are back at Davies Symphony Hall! The show begins with your favorite characters dancing along to holiday classics and colorful video. Then, the gang returns to the stage to bring A Charlie Brown Christmas to life! With singers, dancers, and actors performing in front of an animated background, and Vince Guaraldi’s timeless music performed live by the Symphony, this beloved holiday classic is sure to bring festive cheer to people of all ages. Come early and enjoy a family-friendly reception featuring a host of activities to keep your kids entertained. Be sure to bring your camera to capture pictures of your little ones exploring the lobbies lined with oversized Christmas trees and special Peanuts décor.

SATURDAY December 23, 5:30-9pm
Uninhibited Laughter Comedy Show
at Slate
Dec 23rd the eve of xmas eve, we will gather together at the Slate
To have fun, hear jokes, and pretend to Skate. Wear an ugly sweater, not just to keep warm we'll laugh and be merry, while we enjoy this Art Form. Wear your favorite Ugly Sweater, all Ugly Sweaters are welcomed, it doesn't have to be for Christmas! Tickets are Free with a suggested donation of $5 or as much as you would like to give.

FRI & SAT Dec 22-23 & 29-30 8pm
Misfit Cabaret Christmas
at Green Star Theatre, 636 Jackson
A Very Merry Misfit Cabaret- a pop culture holiday variety show! The best way to ring in the Christmas season! What do Star Wars, Gremlins, and Clark Griswold have in common? Find out at our holiday variety show A Very Merry Misfit Cabaret! Campy, decadent, and a little bit naughty, the holidays will never be the same! It's a perfect night out to celebrate the holidays with your friends and family! We offer special date night packages, too!

FRIDAY December 22, 8-10pm
Live Jazz Night at Atlas Cafe
The Atlas Cafe has live jazz bands for free on Friday nights. The best bands you've never heard of. They don't care if a band has never played out because they book on quality, not fame. You will always be assured of hearing an excellent band, and you'll get a chance to meet the players before they become famous!

BONUS EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

FRIDAY December 22, 6pm
Santa's Speakeasy
at OddJob
Step into our over-the-top winter wonderland and enjoy Christmas-inspired cocktails, live entertainment, and photo opportunities with a different Mystery Santa every night! Our first Santa appears this Friday Dec. 15th @ 6pm!

Now Performing
SF Ballet presents The Nutcracker
at War Memorial Opera House
On Christmas Eve, 1944, the audience at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House watched the American premiere of Nutcracker. An instant sensation, the ballet launched a national holiday tradition. SF Ballet's sparkling production of Nutcracker, set here by the Bay has introduced audiences of all ages to the magnificent world of ballet, and this will be the fourth annual production since its new revamp in 2014.

Now Performing
Nutcracker Sweets
at Cowell Theatre
Nutcracker Sweets is a danced storytelling, developed in a special 50-minute version performed with live music, for children for all ages.
Choreographer Mark Foehringer and ensemble cast give a contemporary twist on the classic holiday ballet.

Until Dec 31

starting SATURDAY November 24, hours vary
Deck the Halls, a Christmas-Themed Cocktail Pop-Up
at 1707 Powell St @ Union
DONATING A PORTION OF PROCEEDS TO NORTH BAY FIRE RELIEF
The day after Thanksgiving (November 24) notoriously brings rabid shopping sprees, immediate decorative binges, and the indelible sounds of Christmas music. Now it will include a more traditional bender with the advent of Deck the Halls, a Christmas-themed cocktail pop-up from a trio of SF beverage veterans that will transform the former location of The Square (from the team behind Sons & Daughters) into a cheer-filled winter wonderland — that’s only until New Year’s, however, when work will begin on Lillie Coit’s, the restaurant that will permanently occupy the space.

EVENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO ~ DEC 8th-10th

12/7/2017

For better or for worse SantaCon descends on San Francisco this weekend. You are on your own to figure out which if any of these events you want to attend. For those who are not into Santacon I have found an "Anti-Santacon" wine event on Treasure Island at Winemaker studios next to Woods Island Club. There are only a few more showings for Steve Martin's musical showing at the Curran. Monk's Kettle turns 10 this weekend, and Nick Offerman is live at the Masonic. Not listed below are the Live 105 concerts at Oracle arena Friday and Saturday. There are many many more events listed below.

Weather For The Weekend

WARRIORS WEEKLY MATCHUPS
Download the World Champions' Season Schedule Here

49ERS MATCHUP OF THE WEEK
Download the 49ers Season Schedule Here

FIVE FUN EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

FRIDAY December 8, 4pm-8pm
Fillmore Holiday Wine Walk
at 2001 Fillmore St
The 1st Annual Fillmore Street Holiday Wine Walk is on Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This tasting event will include merchants offering wine samples inside their stores throughout Fillmore Street from Jackson to Eddy.

SATURDAY December 9, 3-8pm
Lower Haight Art Walk
at Haight St @ Fillmore St
The Lower Haight Art Walk will be celebrating the holidays, the temporary end of construction, and all other wonderful things Lower Haight! The Art Walk will run from 3-8PM along Haight Street, between Scott & Laguna.

SOLD OUT! Next event January 13th
SATURDAY December 9, 10:30am
Guided Art Hike in the Presidio
at Presidio Officers Club
The Presidio is home to the largest collection of Andy Goldsworthy art on public view in North America. This guided hike visits the park’s four installations by the world-renowned artist: Spire (2008), Wood Line (2010), Tree Fall (2013), and Earth Wall (2014). This three-mile hike is moderate with a few uphill stretches and surfaces that include sand and rocky areas.

Showing through December 17
Bright Star - A Musical Written by Steve Martin
at The Curran Theatre
From Grammy® winners Steve Martin and Edie Brickell comes BRIGHT STAR, the new musical that "brings a fresh breeze to the theater" (Charles Isherwood, The New York Times).

Directed by Tony® winner Walter Bobbie and inspired by a real event, this “downright wonderful” (Newsday) original musical tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s. The story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion, beautiful melodies and powerfully moving performances. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tight in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

SUNDAY December 10, 11am

Short Film Festival
at The Roxie Theater

BONUS EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY December 9, 10-11:30pm
Drunk Theatre at Piano Fight
5 comedians. 1 drinks 5 shots of whiskey. Then they all attempt to perform a play... without a script. Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, rowdy good time to kick your Saturday into overdrive.

SATURDAY December 9, noon-5pm
Anti-Santacon Wine Crawl
at Winemaker Studios, Treasure Island
Maybe you already participated once or twice in the famous Santacon and don't feel like sitting in the hour-long bar lines this year... Or maybe you live nearby the main hub and can't stand the sea of Santa's blocking your driveway... Either way, we have the perfect getaway plan for you! Join us on Treasure Island (aka the opposite direction of Santacon) and wine crawl your way through our 4 tasting rooms. Plus, break out your favorite and ugliest sweater because we are having an 'Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest' at 3:00pm!

SAT & SUN Dec 9-10, noon-midnight

Ten Days for a Decade
The Monk's Kettle Turns 10
at Monk's Kettle
Sat Dec 9: Day of a Hundred ‘Loons
This event honors one of the very best breweries in the world, Belgium’s Cantillon. This brewery makes some of the most coveted and rare lambics in the world. While we do not get very much, we have been putting bottles aside for the last 10 years, and on this day we will release 100 bottles (some by the glass, some as verticals and some by the bottle).

Sun Dec 10: Homage to our Namesake: The Trappist Monks
Our name, the Monk’s Kettle, pays homage to the first artisan brewers, the Trappist Monks. We will be pouring Trappist beers (including several verticals) and giving away Trappist glasses.

SATURDAY December 9, 10pm-2am
DEBASER | 6th Annual Weezer Holiday Sweater Party
at The Knockout
DJ Jamie Jams returns with Debaser's 6th annual Weezer Holiday Sweater Party., and playing all Weezer all night, plus live special 90's request Christmas wish list.

SUNDAY December 10, 6pm & 8pm
Nick Offerman Live at The Masonic

SUNDAY December 10, noon-5pm
Handmade & Handpours Holiday Mart
at Anchor Public
Anchor Brewing Company & Workshop. are teaming up to bring you their second annual Handmade & Handpours Holiday Mart on Sunday, December 10th, 12-5pm; a unique event to shop handmade goods, make stuff and drink craft beers.

Workshop SF and several vendors will be offering live DIY workshops and stations to make fun things.
•   Plant Projects: Kokedama hanging plants in moss, $10
•   Mini wreaths with fresh greens & holiday ornaments, $5
•   DIY Print & Paint station: Hand painted cards, wrapping paper & gifts, free

EVENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO ~ DEC 1st-3rd

11/30/2017

December has arrived, and the holidays are ramping up. The Hayes Valley Block Party is this weekend. There is an amazing event Friday night at the Clift. Proceeds go to Toys for Tots, bring an unopened toy for the collection efforts. Slow & Oak is doing a Brisket BBQ on Friday night in Potrero. There is an Art event benefiting those affected by the fires and the relief efforts in Puerto Rico. Star Wars trivia night at Milk Bar Friday, and an all you can eat crab feast is hitting Spark Social this Sunday. Take a look below for some other fantastic events.

Weather For The Weekend

WARRIORS WEEKLY MATCHUPS
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49ERS MATCHUP OF THE WEEK
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FIVE FUN EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

FRIDAY, December 1 9pm-2am
Hanukkah in Paris 2017
at Clift Hotel - Redwood Room
The 4th annual Hanukkah in Paris is this Friday at the Clift Hotel. This annual SF event is the largest Toy drive event in San Francisco. In past years, it broke the record for a single nights donation of toys. The Marines will be on hand in uniform to receive toy donations.

Performing:
DJ FRENCHY LE FREAK
Special Burlesque performance and much more..

Celebrate Hanukkah in Paris at The Redwood Room and Velvet Room inside the Clift in San Francisco.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, Dec 2-3 10-6, noon-5
San Francisco Veterans Film Festival
at Koret Auditorium, Library
San Francisco Veterans Film Festival is a robust forum for Veterans and civilian filmmakers to express their creativity and to share their stories, which in turn helps further healing and brings greater awareness to the public on the challenges our nation’s Veterans face. The festival spotlights both Veteran and civilian filmmakers addressing issues about Veterans and military-related topics.

FRIDAY December 1, 6pm
Friday Night BBQ! at Provender
Provender is hosting a Slow & Oak brisket BBQ this Friday night at 6pm. They will be serving up some delicious brisket with a few other goodies so come on out and see what up. Ruby Wine will be next door with the good grape juice till who knows when, (its kind of a party).

FRI & SAT December 1-2
Hayes Valley Block Party
Enjoy a great stroll around Hayes Valley and discover shopping, fun and tasty nibbles at businesses along Hayes, Gough, Laguna and Octavia. Visit local merchants and vendors - enjoy fun offerings and activities being offered during this 2 day special event.

SUNDAY December 3, noon-4pm
Mission Art Benefit for Disaster Relief
at The Polish Club
Come join The Aperturist, Kyle Adler and many more artists for an afternoon of art benefiting disaster victims in Puerto Rico and the North Bay. Artists will be selling their amazing creations, plus they will have a door prize raffle with a chance to win original art, an award-winning photograph, Papalote Salsa and much more! A raffle ticket and some light refreshments are included with your entree ticket. There will also be a craft table for the kids & adults!

Proceeds will go to charities to help put art supplies back in the hands of the children affected by these natural disasters. Let's help these kids find some joy and use art to help heal their souls!

BONUS EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

FRI, 5-7:30pm & SAT, 1-5pm
SF Youth Arts Summit
at Youth Art Exchange
The San Francisco Youth Arts Summit, a project facilitated by Youth Art Exchange, is an annual gathering of young artists and arts educators, and the only event of its kind in the Bay Area. At the Summit, young artists lead and participate in workshops, interactive installations, exhibits, and performances. The Summit culminates with a performing arts competition open to all high school youth. In bringing together young artists from across the Bay Area, the Youth Arts Summit represents the next generation’s most innovative artists, architects, musicians, performers, and writers.

SATURDAY December 2, 11:30am-11pm

Barrel Aged Beer Event
at Mikkeller Bar, Mason St
A spontaneous celebration of barrel aged beers to kick off the cooler months. After the Founders CBS event in the morning we decided to tap at least 20 barrel aged beers to go along with the theme of the day. We will have five Mikkeller Spontan Series beers on tap along with BA beers from OEC brewing, Founders, Modern Times, Jackie O’s, Crooked Stave, Cascade, Avery, Mad Fritz, JW Lees, Sante Adairius, and a few more. Cheers!!! Stop by and check out our new brunch menu as well.
Here are some of the beers with a few special tappings the day of:

Founders Nitro Breakfast
Founders Frootwood
Founders KBS
Founders CBS
Mikkeller Spontanyuzu
Mikkeller SpontanSourcherry
Mikkeller SpontanBlackberry
Mikkeller SpontanApricot
Mikkeller SpontanLychee
Anchorage Nectar
Sante Adairius Full Hands
Mad Fritz Chardonnay BA Saison
De Le Senne/ Cantillon Wadesda
Cascade Vitas Noble

Cascade Rose City Sour
Cascade Pumpkin Smash (2016)
JW Lees Harvest (Calvados 2015)
Crooked Stave Origins
TRVE Possession
Fyne Bourbon Barrel aged Wee Heavy
BFM Sqrt 225 aged in Bon Chien Barrels
Jackie O’s Berliner Weisse
Schneider Cuvee Barrique Aventinus
Bourbon Barrel Devils Teeth
OEC/BFM Artista Zynergia
North Coast Bourbon Barrel Rasputin
Bear Republic Tartare
To OL Jule Maelk Rum barrel

SUNDAY December 3, noon-3pm
Spark Social Crab Feed
at Spark Social
Get ready for SPARK’s second annual Crab Feed, with ALL YOU CAN EAT Dungeness crab legs, garlic noodles, salad, and iced tea! Pair your plate with a draft beer from the bar or a housemade carafe of sangria and you’ve got yourself a feast.

FRIDAY December 1, 7-9pm
Star Wars Trivia and Comedy
at Milk Bar
Celebrate the new movie, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, by joining us for a Star Wars Theme Trivia and Comedy night. Along with dozens of challenging questions, laugh it up with hilarious stand up comedy in between each round.orian.

DOUBLE EVENT!

SUNDAY December 3, noon-5pm
Treasure Island Wine Walk
at Winemaker Studios, Treasure Island
Winemaker Studios has 4 tasting rooms conveniently located right next door to one another on Treasure island so that you can focus more on your wine and less on the 'walking'. We will also be teaming up with Toys for Tots to have opportunities for toy and monetary donations. Here's how you can attend and donate:

FRIDAY December 1, 4-8pm
Pier 39 Wine Pour
Grab your friends, head to The PIER and kick off the Holidays with an evening of wine, music and fun at the PIER 39 Winter Wine Pour on Friday, December 1! Stroll The PIER and stop by participating businesses to enjoy wine tastings, exclusive discounts and entertainment from 4 – 8pm. Attendees will receive wine tastings, discounts at participating businesses, a commemorative wine glass and more.

EVENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO ~ NOV 23rd-26TH

11/22/2017

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Take a look at the many events I have here for you. You may have noticed that you are receiving this events blog a day early. This is because I wanted to highlight some great volunteer opportunities for tomorrow. Check it out!

There are some new fun events as well as several "old school" San Francisco holiday venues. The Fairmont Gingerbread house is always impressive, as is walking around Union Square during the holidays. There is a new cocktail pop-up in North Beach that looks super cool, and some of the proceeds will go to a fire relief charity. It is the last week of Photosynthesis. The light show at the Conservatory of Flowers. I personally went to the opening day and it was awesome. If you haven't seen this yet make sure you get there by Sunday. It is each night at sunset and repeats several times a night.

Weather For The Weekend

WARRIORS WEEKLY MATCHUPS
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49ERS MATCHUP OF THE WEEK
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FIVE WAYS TO GIVE BACK ON THANKSGIVING

11am-1pm & 5pm-7pm
(closed holidays)
Macy’s SPCA Holiday Windows
at Macy's Union Square
What better way to celebrate the holidays than to volunteer to be a greeter at Holiday Windows? Greeters do the important job of greeting the public, talking about the animals in the windows and about the SF SPCA, directing people to the adoption center inside, and asking for donations.

Meals on Wheels

Delivering meals and holiday cheer on Thanksgiving and onward
Meals on Wheels
at Meals on Wheels, 1375 Fairfax Ave

THURSDAY November 23, 7:30-9am or 10am-1:30pm
GLIDE Thanksgiving Celebration and Meals
at GLIDE, 330 Ellis St
Join GLIDE this season in caring and showing appreciation for thousands of our community’s most in-need residents. Every year, GLIDE offers special holiday meals, groceries, toys, blankets and open arms to the individuals and families who are struggling in San Francisco and across the Bay Area. We invite everyone to help in our efforts to provide sustenance and support through charitable contributions (financial as well as toys and food) and volunteering.

THURSDAY November 23
Project Open Hand at 730 Polk St
It's that time of year! What better way to get in the giving spirit than to volunteer and help prepare, serve or deliver meals with love to our critically ill neighbors and seniors fighting hunger. All shifts will include an orientation and a snack or meal.

Kitchen volunteers at our 730 Polk Street headquarters will slice and dice food and help assemble meal packages for our clients to pick up. Volunteers for our Community Nutrition Program (CNP) will serve nutritious meals to seniors at one of our CNP sites. Delivery volunteers transport meals from our 730 Polk Street headquarters to our homebound clients.

THURSDAY November 23, 10-11:30am
Little Brothers Thanksgiving In-Home Visits
at Sir Francis Drake Hotel
The morning of Thursday, November 23rd is our Thanksgiving In-Home Visit Event! We would like to invite you to volunteer by bringing one of our elders a gift bag, a rose and paying them a much needed visit for about an hour.

The more volunteers who sign up, the more elders we can visit! An orientation is NOT required and first time volunteers are encouraged to sign up. If you'd like, bring along a friend, partner or family member!

The event will take place at Sir Francis Drake Hotel in the Franciscan Room which is off the Mezzanine level on the Main level.

FIVE FUN EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

until SUNDAY November 26, Sunset
Photosynthesis Finale
at Conservatory of Flowers
Flowers power the night this summer as the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park becomes the canvas for a spectacular light art installation to honor San Francisco’s city-wide celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love.

Developed in partnership with San Francisco Recreation and Parks by Illuminate, the nonprofit arts group behind the famed Bay Lights, and Obscura Digital, a world-renowned creative studio specializing in large scale light-based art, the installation uses gobo projectors to transform the all-white landmark with a series of exquisitely illuminated scenes inspired by the rare tropical flowers within and the legacy of San Francisco’s flower children.

FRIDAY November 24, 8pm
An Evening With Petty Theft
SF Tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
at Slim's, 333 11th St
At the forefront of classic and contemporary American Rock and Roll you are sure to find Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. If you’re a fan of Tom Petty’s amazing song catalog then you’re sure to like Petty Theft. Petty Theft is comprised of six professional Bay Area musicians that have come together to pay tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Petty Theft delivers Tom Petty’s songs true to the originals and in the spirit of his legendary band's live shows, performing everything from his revered classics to his most current hits.

starting SATURDAY November 25
Union Square Winter Walk
at Union Square
Winter Walk SF, a one of a kind holiday pop-up plaza in the heart of Union Square, returns for its fourth year this Holiday season. For 5 weeks (Nov. 25 – Dec. 31), two blocks of Stockton Street (between Geary St. and Ellis St.) will open for winter merriment.

SATURDAY November 25, 8pm-2am
The Leftovers Party
at Dorian, 2001 Chestnut St
It's almost that time of year to gobble gobble and shake it shake it at our annual "Leftovers" Party. This year at The Dorian, Chestnut Street's favorite establishment, we will have great music, signature cocktails and a couple other surprises are in store for one of our favorite evenings of the year. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we are asking everyone to bring 3 leftover canned food items that we will be bringing to the SF-Marin Food Bank the following week. For every three canned food items donated you will receive one free beer or glass of wine from the Dorian.

BONUS EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

starting SUNDAY November 25
Fairmont Gingerbread House
at The Fairmont
For more than a century, Fairmont San Francisco has enchanted guests with holiday festivities and exuberant ambiance. This season, Fairmont’s elves are once again working overtime to create a dazzling, unparalleled winter display. Starting on November 25, 2017, the hotel transforms into one of the world’s most beloved holiday destinations, where moments are turned into cherished memories. Fairmont San Francisco’s two-story, life-sized Gingerbread House in the hotel’s grand lobby has become a must-see attraction for guests from near and far.

Fairmont San Francisco’s talented culinary and engineering teams have joined forces to meticulously plan construction of this year’s enormous Gingerbread House, which will be even larger than last year’s stunning, two-story-high Victorian! Once complete, the impressive, edible abode will stand more than 25 feet high, 35 feet wide and 10 feet deep and will feature more than 10,250 homemade gingerbread bricks, 1,650 pounds of candy and 3,300 pounds of royal icing. The gingerbread house’s railroad track also delights guests of all ages, who happily gaze upon this favorite feature.

SUNDAY November 25, noon-2am
Free Play Sunday at Coin-Op
FREE PLAY SUNDAY. Last Sunday of each month, all the games at Coin-Op are set to free play. Set the high score on the new Star Wars Pinball (or the other 13 pins), shoot your hearts out in basketball, rock through Time Crisis, NBA Jam or Street Fighter. All the games are free until closing at 2am. Boomshakalaka!!!!!!!!!

EVENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO ~ NOV 10th-12TH

11/9/2017

I can't promise it won't rain this weekend, but I think if we all make plans to have some outdoor fun the weather will hold. There are several really cool events Friday night and Saturday to benefit those affected by the Sonoma and Napa fires. Next week the Symphony will have a benefit concert as well. San Francisco Art Institute is opening their Fort Mason Campus and throwing a shindig Friday night... should be very fun! Sunday is the Fernet-Branca Barback games. I don't know much about it, but it looks like a spectacle. Take a look at the rest of the blog for more events, the Warriors schedule, the weather, and more!

Weather For The Weekend

WARRIORS WEEKLY MATCHUPS
Download the World Champions' Season Schedule Here

49ERS MATCHUP OF THE WEEK
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FUN EVENTS THAT BENEFIT
THOSE AFFECTED BY THE FIRES

The North Bay needs our help right now, it is important to do whatever we can to help out the folks up there who are affected by the firestorms. There are many events coming up that will benefit the affected communities. Take a look at the following events taking place in San Francisco over the next couple weeks.

Friday November 10, 9pm-midnight
Relieve and Rebuild Napa & Sonoma
at Oddjob, 1337 Mission St
Come with old friends and make new ones as we unite in support of the Napa Valley Community Foundation & Community Foundation of Sonoma County. 100% of ticket sales will be donated evenly between the two funds.

Featuring an open bar from 9pm - 12am (cocktails, fine wine and champagne) and music by wait what and DJ Petros. This event would not be possible without our corporate sponsors' generosity. Thank you to Constellation Brands and OddJob for their gracious support!

The Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund and Sonoma County Resilience Fund will support families and individuals impacted by the fires and in immediate need of assistance. Such needs include temporary shelter, food, medical care, mental health services, resource/referral and case management services, legal services, and other human services for affected community members.

SATURDAY November 11, 11am & 1pm
How A Mountain Was Made
at Z Space Main Stage - 450 Florida St

PROCEEDS FROM THIS SHOW GO TO NORTH BAY FIRE RELIEF

Word for Word is pleased to present How A Mountain Was Made, a special show geared toward children and based on two stories by Native American author Greg Sarris. Sarris was inspired by the folktales of the Southern Pomo and Coast Miwok peoples, who are native to the land that is now known as Sonoma County.

This energetic show features colorful characters, fun songs and dance, and beautiful masks. Your little one is sure to be entertained, while learning about the native cultures of California and the deep respect for the natural world that they hold sacred. Come spend an hour in the company of Tso Tso the Lizard Goddess, cranky Waterbug, Medicine Man Tom Smith, and more!

SUNDAY November 19, 7:30pm
Symphony Relief: A Benefit Concert for the North Bay
at Davies Symphony Hall
In response to the devastating Northern California wildfires last month, the San Francisco Symphony is proud to present Symphony Relief: A Benefit Concert for the North Bay. This special event—featuring Michael Tilson Thomas and the SF Symphony and SF Symphony Chorus, along with a special lineup of guest stars—showcases a program of iconic works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Copland, and more.

The SF Symphony family is dedicated to helping our neighbors to the north. Michael Tilson Thomas, the SF Symphony musicians, the Chorus, special guests, and the stage crew, ushers, and Box Office staff are proud to donate their services on a volunteer basis, with all proceeds benefitting the North Bay Fire Relief Fund and the Sonoma County Resilience Fund. Help make a difference and come to this inspiring evening that attests to the power of music to heal.

FIVE FUN EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY November 11, 9:30am-4pm
Discovery Day at AT&T Park
AT&T park is transformed into a science wonderland for the concluding event of the Bay Area Science Festival, organized by UC San Francisco, – a FREE science extravaganza on Saturday November 11th, 2017 10AM-4PM. Last year, more than 30,000 people enjoyed a non-stop program chock-full of interactive exhibits, experiments, games, and shows, all meant to entertain and inspire. With more than 150 exhibits, everyone can find something that will unleash their inner scientist.

SUNDAY November 12, 7pm - Midnight
The Fernet-Branca Barback Games
at The Midway - 900 Marin St
The Fernet-Branca Barback Games features gladiators battling through a series of rigorous challenges to crowds of cheering industry friends.Beginning in San Francisco in 2007, the Barback Games have grown to be one of the largest touring industry event properties reaching San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Boston, and San Diego.

FRIDAY November 10, 7-10pm
San Francisco Art Institute - Fort Mason Opening Spectacle
at Fort Mason
The San Francisco Art Institute’s Fort Mason Campus is having a grand opening party this Friday night. This fun event will feature music, some neat one night only art installations, live performances, a Fort Point beer garden, and food trucks.

SUNDAY November 12,
Early bird (7am-10am): $10;
GA (10am-3pm): $3
KUSF Rock 'n' Swap
at McLaren Center - USF
KUSF's Rock 'N' Swap is a Giant Music Lover's Fair where vendors come from all over to sell music related items in various formats & genres - including hard-to-find items & rarities. At the Rock 'N' Swap you will find vinyl galore, CDs, DVDs, posters, books and so much more. For over 25 years, the Rock 'N' Swap has been one of the biggest regularly held swaps of this kind in Northern California.

SUNDAY November 12, 11am-5pm
San Francisco International Tea Festival
at The Ferry Building
The SF Tea Festival is in back. This is truly a unique tea experience. Vendors from around the world will be present sampling some very special teas. If you are a tea drinker make sure you get to the Ferry Building Sunday.
Included in admission:
- Taste teas from local and global producers
- Free swag bag includes your very own teacup to savor tea
- Access to hundreds of different types of tea in our tea market
- Connect with the biggest names in tea
- Learn how each cup of tea can be a different experience

Events In San Francisco - Oct 6-8

10/5/2017

Fleet Week and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass both on the same weekend! If neither of these headliner events isn't to your liking, don't worry because there are many more cool events listed here. I would like to highlight that Saturday is Bay Day. This official holiday celebrates the amazing natural wonder that is our Bay. Looking for a good spot to watch the Blue Angels do their thing? Look no further than Off The Grid on the Presidio Lawn. More events below.

The U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico desperately needs our help. Please join me in donating through UNICEF. While everybody on the island needs help, the children are especially vulnerable right now. This donation will help provide basic survival kits and water to help the children of Puerto Rico survive this disaster. A link to UNICEF's website is here.

It is week 5 of the NFL Season, and the 49ers are in Indy to take on the Colts. The season schedule is available to download here or just below the weather for the weekend in the Niners week 5 matchup.

The Warriors first game is October 17th at 7:30 in Oakland at Oracle. Here is the season schedule. Go Warriors!!!

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FIVE FUN EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

THUR-SUN October 5-8
Airshow: noon-4pm
Fleet Week at Marina Green
If you aren't already aware, Fleet week is here. The Blue Angels will be buzzing the rooftops, and some impressive Navy ships are already docked in the Bay. Take a tour of some of the ships stationed out in the Bay, watch the airshow, or buy a sailor a drink in North Beach.

FRI-SUN October 6-8, (schedule here)
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
at Golden Gate Park
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, SF’s most beloved music festival, is back with three days of free music and fun. There will be over 90 acts on seven stages, including Robert Earl Keen, Henry Rollins, Emmylou Harris, Jello Biafra, and Cheap Trick. You can bring your pup, and if you want to drink beer, you absolutely have to bring that as well, because while food will be sold, beer will not.

SATURDAY October 7, times vary (schedule)
2017 Bay Day at Locations Vary
Bay Day is an official holiday dedicated to connecting Bay Area communities with the beautiful and unique, ecological wonders of San Francisco Bay.

Ignite your love for the Bay and feel inspired to protect this natural, local resource through immersive, Bay-themed educational and recreational activities. You can kayak along the Bay, help restore the shoreline or participate in local community events and meet-ups. It's the perfect day to explore everything San Francisco Bay has to offer.

Join Save The Bay this Bay Day on Saturday, October 7, 2017! Together, with our supporters and community partners, we can unite to protect, restore and celebrate our beautiful Bay.

FRIDAY October 6, 5:30-9pm
WhiskyFest SF 2017
at Marriot Marquis
Meet the whisky distillers, master blenders, and other whisky experts who will be in attendance. This is your chance to taste from a selection of single malt and blended Scotch, Irish, bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Japanese, Canadian, Taiwanese, and craft-distilled whiskies, all assembled in one Grand Ballroom. High-end rum, cognac, and other spirits will be available as well.

FRIDAY 7:30pm & SUNDAY 2pm
October 6 & 8

La Traviata
at War Memorial Opera House
When the glamorous but fragile courtesan Violetta Valéry and her admirer Alfredo Germont find love, it seems nothing can keep them apart. But the rules of society and family expectations betray them, and Violetta’s fate takes a tragic turn.

BONUS EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

SUNDAY October 8, All Day
Off The Grid - Presidio Picnic
at Presidio Main Lawn
Sunday is the last Presidio Picnic of the year, so grab a blanket and head to the Main Parade Ground for a food truck bonanza. FYI, it’s a great spot to watch the airshow, so you might want to get there early to snag a primo seat.

Until October 14th, (schedule here)

Litquake 2017 at Locations Vary
San Francisco’s incredible literary festival turns 18 this year and the opening night party is your chance to meet the authors who are participating while you participate in some drink specials. Litquake runs through October 14.

SATURDAY October 7, 6pm-9pm
APAture Festival Music Show
at 1192 Folsom Street
The APAture Festival is a monthlong multidisciplinary arts festival featuring the work of emerging Asian Pacific Bay Area artist. One Saturday, you can attend the Music Showcase, featuring Kohinoorgasm, the experimental pop music project of a mixed race, queer, desi artist seeking to expand the dialogue around multidimensional identity-based experience.

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