October 1, 2011
SATURDAYFestivals
| 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | The Mission Village Market. The Mission Village Market is a weekly community gathering featuring local artists, regionally-grown produce, a swap meet, food,… The Mission Village Market. (Festival - Arts & Crafts Show). 415-643-3469 |
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | World Veg Festival. San Francisco Vegetarian Society presents its 12th World Veg Festival with Creative vegetarian cooking demos, international cuis… San Francisco County Fair Building. (Festivals). 415-753-7090 |
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Market SF Weekly Artist Market. Local artist market in San Francisco features 25 to 50 local designers and artists, with a revolving cast of vendors. Blue Macaw. (Festival - Arts Festival / Fair). 415-505-8839 |
| 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm | 6th Annual Sake Day - A Toast to Recovery. The Oktoberfest of the sake world, as October 1st is "Nihonshu no hi," or the day of sake in Japan. Proceeds will go to the reco… Japanese Cultural and Community Center of No. Cal. (JCCCNC). (Festival - Cultural). 415-824-8890 |
The Arts
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Americana: 50 States, 50 Months, 50 Exhibitions. Americana consists of 50 displays, one for each state, presented in alphabetical order and lasting approximately 30 days, that w… CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-551-9210 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | The Magnificent Seven. Seven participating artists from around the world will participate in this three year exhibit which will include, among other ac… CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-551-9210 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Workspace Limited: Fall 2011 Open Studios. Celebrate the opening of San Francisco's Mission District Fall Open Studios with live music by local popular band Go Van Gogh, a… WorkSpace Limited. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 650-740-3132 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | 36th Annual SF Open Studios - Weekend 1 - Mission, Noe, Bernal, Castro, Excelsior. San Francisco comes alive with art as ArtSpan presents the oldest and largest event of its kind in the country. From Dogpatch to… San Francisco Metro Area. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-861-9838 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Wolf Gomez New Work 2011 'A Living Ritual Series'. Photographed individuals are lifted out of their spontaneously captured moment in time at Trinidad carnival and painted into oth… The Art Explosion. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 877-278-3975 |
| 11:30 am | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Young and Free. An exhibition of the works of Austrailian street artists including, Anthony List, Kid Zoom, Dabs & Myla, DMote and more. 941 Geary. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-931-1500 |
| 12:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 1:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 2:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 6:00 pm | 'Love, Chaos and Couture' - All Dressed Up with Someplace to Go. Featuring an artistic collaboration with international fashion designer Luly Yang. An affectionate send-up of the world of high… Teatro ZinZanni's Spiegeltent. (Performance - Show Comedy). 415-438-2668 |
| 6:30 pm | Beach Blanket Babylon.  Beach Blanket Babylon presents sketches, that include the use of spectaculary large hats and outrageous costumes, poking fun at… Club Fugazi. (Performance - Musical). 415-421-4222 |
| 7:00 pm | Tony N' Tina's Wedding. Tony n' Tina's Wedding allows you to become a part of the show as the audiences witnesses and participates in the wedding ceremo… Castagnola. (Performance - Interactive Theater). 415-776-5015 |
| 7:00 pm | Hunter's Point. Elizabeth Gjelten's story deals with the complexities of homelessness and how society treats the mentally ill. Theatre St. Boniface. (Performance - Theater). 415-422-6733 |
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Tarabiya - A Night of Mystical Ecstasy. Tarabiya is an invitation to experience a shared state of mystical ecstasy. A crew of talented Bay Area belly dancers and musici… MCCLA Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 415-821-1155 |
| 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm | ShEvil Dead - Live on Stage. The Primitive Screwheads will be spraying blood all over audiences this October. Get ready for an outrageous parody based on bot… CELLspace. (Arts - Concerts). 415-648-7562 |
| 7:30 pm | Keith Urban. New Zealand country singer-songwriter performs live. HP Pavilion at San Jose. (Arts - Concerts). 408-287-9200 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:45 pm | Improvised Theatre from the Bay Area's Most Acclaimed Theatre. For 20 years, BATS Improv has been the leader in the Bay Area's innovative improv theatre scene, presenting a series of complete… Bayfront Theater at Fort Mason. (Performance - Theater). 415-474-9835 |
| 8:00 pm | Shopping! The Musical. Shopping! The Musical, winner of the Bay Area Critics Circle award, presents songs and sketches about the trials and tribulation… The Shelton Theater. (Performance - Musical). 415-882-9100 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Stand Up Comedy with Rising Stars. The club features the best local comedy in San Francisco. Come see local up-and-coming comedians. Very intimate club. Bring your… SF Down Town Comedy Theater. (Performance - Comedic). 415-378-4413 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Saturday Night Comedy Spectacular. Blue Blanket Improv presents a wild theatre experience designed to keep you in stitches and teetering on the edge of your seat t… The Wine Bar. (Performance - Comedic). 650-726-0770 |
| 8:00 pm | Turandot. Puccini's 3-act opera is performed live. War Memorial Opera House. (Arts - Opera). 415-865-2000 |
| 8:00 pm | Michael Tilson Thomas. Conducting the San Francisco Symphony. San Francisco Symphony. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 415-552-8000 |
| 9:30 pm | Beach Blanket Babylon. Beach Blanket Babylon presents sketches, that include the use of spectaculary large hats and outrageous costumes, poking fun at… Club Fugazi. (Performance - Musical). 415-421-4222 |
| 10:00 pm- 1:00 am | Hayes Valley Follies Drag Show. Every Saturday night Marlena's features a great drag show. There is never any cover. Celebrating a birthday, bachelorette party,… Marlena's. (Performance - Singer / Impersonator). 415-864-6672 |
| 10:00 pm- 11:30 pm | Secret Improv Society. San Francisco's own Secret Improv Society presents live improvisation every Saturday night featuring veteran improvisers, plus w… The Shelton Theater. (Performance - Improv). 866-468-3399 |
Sports
| 3:30 pm | Stanford Cardinal vs. UCLA Bruins. NCAA Football Game. Stanford Stadium. (Sports - College Football). 650-723-2300 |
| 7:30 pm | San Jose Earthquakes vs. Sporting Kansas City. MLS Soccer Game. Buck Shaw Stadium. (Sports - Soccer). 408-554-5550 |
For Children
| 11:00 am | Children's Story Time at the Early Explorer's Cove. Children between the ages of 2 - 5 are invited ,along with their parents, to the the Early Explorers Cove to hear stories about… California Academy of Sciences. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-379-8000 |
| 2:00 pm | Children's Storytime. A new and exciting story,along with corresponding activites, are featured each week. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 650-286-1895 |
Business
| Arse Elektronika: Screw the System. This 4-day conference, with programs at the Center, Noisebridge, and Chez Poulet, explores working class, middle class and uppe… Center for Sex and Culture. (Business - Conference). 415-595-0303 |
Community
| 8:00 am- 5:00 pm | Phlebotomy Technician Program. This 88 hour course is intended for those who have no experience and want to become employed as a phlebotomy technician in a cli… Livermore Adult Community Education. (Educational - Workshop). 800-201-1141 |
| 9:00 am- 5:30 pm | Red Cross Wilderness First Aid and Adult CPR. The Wilderness and Remote First Aid program is appropriate for audiences who participate in recreational activities or who work… Los Gatos Creek County Park. (Educational - Class). |
| 9:00 am- 5:00 pm | Urban Permaculture Design Course. This is a design course and participants will be working in teams producing a design for an actual project here in San Francis… Permaculture Demo Garden. (Educational - Class). 415-260-6570 |
| 9:00 am- 4:30 pm | Pharmacy Technician Training Program. This course combines 182 hours of classroom instruction with a 120-hour externship to provide you with a complete learning exper… Kaiser Permanente - San Francisco Medical Center. (Educational - Workshop). 800-201-1141 |
| 9:00 am- 4:15 pm | Waterfront Segway Guided Tour. Guided Segway tours depart daily from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and also from Sausalito. Sightsee at 8 miles per hour. 2… Segway Tours. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-474-3130 |
| 10:00 am | Wicked Plants: Botanical Rogues and Assassins. Paralysis, strangulation, derangement, just a few plant misdeeds as chronicled by award-winning author Amy Stewart in her 2009 N… Conservatory of Flowers. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-831-2090 |
| 10:30 am | Penquin Feedings. Watch the members of the African Penguin colony being feed by the Academy marine biologists, who will also answer your questions. California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 11:00 am- 1:00 pm | 'Foot!' Tour: Come Out to the Castro. The 'Foot!' comedian-led tour Come Out To The Castro is a trip through San Francisco's Gay Village from top to bottom, including… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 |
| 11:00 am | Swamp Talk. Learn about the creatures, including some of the Academy's most popular animals, such as the albino alligator and alligator snap… California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Haas-Lilienthal House Tour. Featured on A&E's America's Castles' series, the Haas-Lilienthal House, built in 1886, is a Queen Anne-style Victorian complete… San Francisco Architectural Heritage. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-441-3000 |
| 1:00 pm | Flashback: From the Summer of Love to the Winter of Discontent. Flashback is a two hour walking tour of the Haight-Ashbury district and its hippie counter culture. Meeting location for this to… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 |
| 1:00 pm | Swamp Talk. Learn about the creatures, including some of the Academy's most popular animals, such as the albino alligator and alligator snap… California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 3:00 pm | Swamp Talk. Learn about the creatures, including some of the Academy's most popular animals, such as the albino alligator and alligator snap… California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 3:30 pm | Penquin Feedings. Watch the members of the African Penguin colony being feed by the Academy marine biologists, who will also answer your questions. California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 4:00 pm | Wicked Plants: Botanical Rogues and Assassins. Paralysis, strangulation, derangement, just a few plant misdeeds as chronicled by award-winning author Amy Stewart in her 2009 N… Conservatory of Flowers. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-831-2090 |
| Imagery International's Third Conference: Hope and New Beginnings. We welcome all professionals interested in the practical application of guided imagery for healing and personal growth, includin… The Mercy Center. (Community - Organization). 651-208-6458 |
Dining Specials
| 6:00 am- 2:30 pm | Farmer's Market Brunch. Fresh, seasonal ingredients from the farmer's market are featured on weekends. Luce. (Dining - Brunch). 415-616-6566 |
| 8:00 am- 4:00 pm | O'Reilly's Celtic Brunch. O'Reilly's, a North Beach premier Irish pub and restaurant, serves a Traditional Irish Brunch, with a delectable selection of di… O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-989-6222 |
| 8:00 am- 2:30 pm | California-French Brunch. Enjoy brunch in an elaborate ballroom, featuring croissant eggs Benedict, brioche French toast, a raw seafood bar, escargots, an… Grand Cafe. (Dining - Brunch). 415-292-0101 |
| 9:00 am- 3:00 pm | Bistro Brunch. Croissants, eggs Benedict, French toast and eggs cooked to order are offered on weekends. Bistro Vida. (Dining - Brunch). 650-462-1686 |
| 9:00 am- 2:30 pm | Upscale Brunch. A full menu and cocktails are offered for brunch on weekends. Il Fornaio. (Dining - Brunch). 415-986-0100 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brunch at Pier 23. Pier 23 Cafe serves Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm, on the patio overlooking the Bay. Pier 23 Cafe. (Dining - Brunch). 415-362-5125 |
| 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Beach Chalet Brunch. Fresh micro-brewery beer, full bar, a special brunch menu, a kids' menu are available on weekends, with a great view of the Paci… Beach Chalet. (Dining - Brunch). 415-386-8439 |
| 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Mexican Weekend Brunch. A traditional Mexican brunch is served along with some of the restaurant's special creations. Colibri Mexican Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 415-440-2737 |
| 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Bloody Mary Brunch. A build your own Bloody Mary bar is available for $4, to accompany a special brunch menu offered on weekends. Home Restaurant and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 415-503-0333 |
| 10:00 am- 2:30 pm | Brunch. Enjoy brunch and a beatiful view of San Francisco Bay any day of the week. Horizons Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-331-3232 |
| 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Patio Sports Brunch. Enjoy a game on our wide screen TV, or sit on our patio, for a special brunch featuring eggs Benedict, cinnamon raisin French to… Cafe Pescatore. (Dining - Brunch). 415-561-1111 |
| 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Traditional French Brunch. Eggs benedict, caramelized French toast and croque monsieur are a few of the special items offered on weekends. Cassis. (Dining - Brunch). 415-440-4500 |
| 10:30 am- 3:00 pm | Italian American Brunch. Enjoy classic presentation and service with an assortment of Italian and American brunch favorites, along with the regular full… Fior d'Italia. (Dining - Brunch). 415-986-1886 |
| 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Garibaldi's Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Garibaldi's. (Dining - Brunch). 415-563-8841 |
| 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Large Plate Weekend Brunch. Known for its tapas and small plate selections, Andalu serves a special brunch on weekends. Andalu. (Dining - Brunch). 415-621-2211 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | French and Italian Weekend Brunch. French and Italian items are offered on Sundays. Absinthe Brasserie and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 415-551-1590 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is available on weekends. Bar Tartine. (Dining - Brunch). 415-487-1600 |
| 11:00 am- 3:30 pm | Brunch on the Water. Enjoy brunch featuring turmeric-grilled snapper, poached eggs with crab Louis and Hollandaise sauce, and more, indoors or on the… Butterfly Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-864-8999 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Bay View Brunch. A brunch of traditional and specialty items is served outdoors, where you can enjoy a beatuiful view of the San Francisco Bay Br… Epic Roasthouse. (Dining - Brunch). 415-369-9955 |
| 11:00 am- 1:30 pm | Weekend Brunch Buffet Cruise. Live music and complimentary Champagne are featured on each 2-hour brunch cruise. Hornblower Cruises. (Dining - Brunch Cruise). 415-788-8866 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Italian Brunch. French toast, breakfast pizzas and made to order omelettes are added to the regular authentic Italian menu. Il Fornaio. (Dining - Brunch). 650-375-8000 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Valencia Street Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Luna Park. (Dining - Brunch). 415-553-8584 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Weekend Brunch at Waterbar. A seafood brunch menu is served each weekend, including - Make Your Own Mimosas -a bottle of prosecco & fresh orange juice. Waterbar. (Dining - Brunch). 415-284-9922 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Prix Fixe Brunch. A special 2-course brunch is available every day of the week. Bushi-Tei. (Dining - Brunch). 415-440-4959 |
| 11:30 am- 3:30 pm | Organic Egg Brunch. Curry Bloody Mary, all-organic eggs made to order, chaat, dosa and uttapam are offered on weekends. DOSA on Fillmore. (Dining - Brunch). 415-441-3672 |
| 11:30 am- 3:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. Curry Bloody Mary, all-organic eggs made to order, chaat, dosa and uttapam are offered on weekends. Dosa on Valencia. (Dining - Brunch). 415-642-3672 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Mimosa Brunch. $4 mimosas, a good assortment of traditional and home-created breakfast and lunch items. Astaria. (Dining - Brunch). 650-344-9444 |
| 11:30 am | Quick Lunch. A soup and salad option is available for lunch. Charanga. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-282-1813 |
| 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Italian Weekend Brunch. Homemade pasta and focaccia are featured on the brunch menu. Farina Focaccia and Cucina Italiana. (Dining - Brunch). 415-565-0360 |
| 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Traditional English Tea. Traditional English Tea is served every weekend in the Windsor Room, offering homemade scones and Devon cream, tea sandwiches, t… King George Hotel. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-781-5050 |
| Cocktail Brunch. A full menu and cocktails are offered. Groups welcome. IL Fornaio Corte Madera. (Dining - Brunch). 415-927-4400 |
Nightlife
| 4:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Bottled Beer and Mixed Drink Specials. Happy Hour specials on bottled beers and mixed drinks run from 4 - 9 pm daily. The Cellar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-441-5678 |
| 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm | Solstice's Happy Hour. Happy Hour every day from 5:00 to 6:30pm: menu and drink specials. Solstice Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-359-1222 |
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Kaleo Cafe Luau Night. Luau nite: Live Hawaiian music, Hula, Hawaiian food and more. Kaleo Cafe. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-753-2460 |
| 8:00 pm- 11:30 pm | Eric Kurtzrock Trio. Listen to the sounds of Eric Kurtzrock's classic jazz piano trio featuring Gary Brown and world-renowned pianist, Peter Horvath.… Ana Mandara. (Nightlife - Jazz). 415-771-6800 |
| 8:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Savvy Night Live (SNL). Savvy Cellar features a rotating line-up of wine, music and trivia. Live jazz music every third Saturday, alternating with wine… Savvy Cellar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 650-363-8737 |
| 8:00 pm- 12:00 am | 90s Singles Dance. Dance to your favorite hits from the 90s with new single friends at a lovely hotel. Adults of all ages welcome. Dressy nightclub… Grille 101. (Nightlife - Dance). 415-507-9962 |
| 9:00 pm- 1:00 am | Ricardo Scales and Company. Ricardo Scales performs with a five piece band and features guest vocalists as well. Top of the Mark. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-392-3434 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | DJs and Dancing. DJs and dancing every night. The Cellar. (Nightlife - Dance). 415-441-5678 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | Seduction: Saturday Nights at the Cellar. DJs play Hip Hop and Dance at one of the city's hottest weekly parties. The Cellar. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-441-5678 |
| Live Music at Mad Dog in the Fog. Mad Dog in the Fog features a great line-up of live music performances on Saturday nights, usually with no cover charge. Mad Dog in the Fog. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-626-7279 | |
| Live Blues Performances at The Saloon. This historic hotspot - one of San Francisco's best blues venues - is a huge supporter of the local music scene and features a n… The Saloon. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-986-7666 | |
| Live Entertainment at Biscuits and Blues. Live music most days, often 2 shows on weekend nights. Biscuits and Blues. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-292-2583 | |
| Live Latin Jazz. 850 is a sublime Latin oasis offering live Latin, Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music Thursday through Saturday. Cigar Bar and Grill. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-398-0850 | |
| Live Entertainment at Eastside West. Eastside West features DJs or Live Bands Thursday through Saturday night. Call for current music schedule. Eastside West Restaurant & Raw Bar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-885-4000 | |
| Live Bands At Pier 23. Pier 23 Cafe offers live entertainment, with jazz, reggae, salsa and rock bands playing nightly. Pier 23 Cafe. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-362-5125 | |
| Michigan vs. Minnesota Football Game Watch. Michigan will be taking on Minnesota on this huge 5th regular season game of 2011. Come see the Michigan Wolverines with a full… Jake's Steaks. (Nightlife - Sports). 415-922-2219 | |
| Penn State vs. Indiana Football Game Watch. Penn State will be taking on Indiana on the 5th regular season game of 2011. Come see the Penn State Nittany Lions with a full h… Jake's Steaks. (Nightlife - Sports). 415-922-2211 | |
| Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Game Watch. The Philadelphia Phillies will be taking on the St. Louis Cardinals on this 1st Playoff game of 2011. Let's give them all the su… Jake's Steaks. (Nightlife - Sports). 415-922-2211 |
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