October 20, 2012
SATURDAYHeadliners
| 3:30 am | Wanda Sykes.  Comedian Wanda Sykes live on stage. Nob Hill Masonic Center. (Performance - Comedic). 415-776-4702 |
Festivals
| 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. (Festivals - Arts & Crafts Show). 415-643-3469 |
| 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. (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair). 415-505-8839 |
| 12:00 pm- 10:00 pm | 24 Days of Central Market Arts Festival. 24 Days of Central Market Arts Festival announces its 3rd year offering a region-wide, free, open to the public, outdoor format… Mint Plaza. (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair). 415-756-9450 |
The Arts
| 3:30 am | Wanda Sykes. Comedian Wanda Sykes live on stage. Nob Hill Masonic Center. (Performance - Comedic). 415-776-4702 |
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | When Attitudes Became Form Become Attitudes. The legendary exhibition Live in Your Head: When Presented in 1969 at Kunsthalle Bern, Germany, has been exhaustively discussed,… CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-551-9210 |
| 11:00 am | Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic. A Disney celebration recogizing 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in this Disney On I… Oracle Arena. (Performance - Ice Skating Show). 510-569-2121 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Brett Amory 24 In San Francisco. Artist Brett Amory will debut a solo exhibition at Sandra Lee Gallery in which he examinations human figures and their relation… Sandra Lee Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-291-8000 |
| 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- 6:00 pm | Making a Scene. Torreya Cummings, Bessma Khalaf, and the Center for Tactical Magic take up residency at Southern Exposure, inviting participatio… Southern Exposure. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-863-2141 |
| 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Carry On, New Works by Ferris Plock. Through a variety of mediums Plock creates highly detailed works, often character-based paintings on wood panel, that combine co… Shooting Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-931-8035 |
| 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 |
| 3:00 pm | Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic. A Disney celebration recogizing 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in this Disney On I… Oracle Arena. (Performance - Ice Skating Show). 510-569-2121 |
| 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 | Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic. A Disney celebration recogizing 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in this Disney On I… Oracle Arena. (Performance - Ice Skating Show). 510-569-2121 |
| 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 | Lohengrin. The prayers of a desperate woman are answered in the form of a noble warrior in this opera, which contrasts the lust for power w… War Memorial Opera House. (Arts - Opera). 415-861-4008 |
| 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 | Taking Back Sunday. Performing live. The Catalyst. (Arts - Concerts). 831-423-1338 |
| 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 | Stars. Performing live. The Fillmore. (Arts - Concerts). 415-346-6000 |
| 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 | Crooked Little Hearts. Artistic director Claudia Anata Hubiak presents the world premiere "Crooked Little Hearts" in an evening of dance that explores… Mission Dance Theater. (Performance - Dance). 805-403-1657 |
| 8:00 pm | Times Bones. A cornerstone of the cultural fabric of San Francisco, the Margaret Jenkins Dance Company celebrates its 39th season with specia… Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. (Performance - Dance). 415-861-3940 |
| 8:00 pm | Clerestory: SeaSongs. The a cappella concert features traditional chanteys, serenely flowing Renaissance polyphony, and modern melodies along with the… Fort Mason Center. (Arts - Concerts). 415-345-7575 |
| 8:00 pm | Celebrating 30 Years - Fall Home Season 2012. The 30th Anniversary Fall Home Season explodes with a tour de force collaboration with Alonzo King, the LINES Ballet dancers, an… Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. (Performance - Dance). 415-863-3040 |
| 8:30 pm | An Evening of 'Mostly' Political Comedy. An Evening of Comedy about elections, negative ads, society, relationships and other things we should probably talk about. Featu… Osher Marin Jewish Community Center. (Performance - Comedic). 415-444-8000 |
| 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 am | California Golden Bears vs. Stanford Cardinal. NCAA Football Game. Memorial Stadium. (Sports - College Football). 800-GO-BEARS |
| 7:30 pm | San Jose Sharks vs. Carolina Hurricanes. NHL Hockey Game. HP Pavilion at San Jose. (Sports - Hockey). 408-287-9200 |
| 7:30 pm | Grand National Rodeo. One of the largest rodeo events. Cow Palace. (Sports - Rodeo). 415-404-4100 |
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 |
Community
| 5:00 am | Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary Treasure Hunt. A self-guided scavenger hunt that explores the history of the making of the bridge from one side to the other. Golden Gate Bridge. (Community). 415-921-5858 |
| 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- 4:15 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- 4:30 pm | Plantosaurus Rex. A living exhibition of prehistoric plants with models of the dinosaurs that roamed the earth millions of years ago. 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 |
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- 2:00 am | SUBmerge. SUBmerge is a monthly party committed to providing a unique experience for party goers. Azul Bar and Lounge. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-362-9750 |
| 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 | Bassnectar. Electronic music DJ performs live. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly for verif… Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. (Nightlife - DJ). 415-974-4060 |
| 8:30 pm | Tiger Army. Performing live. Slim's. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-255-0333 |
| 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 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | Sugar. Special program at the Icon Ultra Lounge. Icon Ultra Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 415-407-8537 |
| 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 | |
| Silky House. Silky House is our monthly night of House Music and Hip Hop at Bambuddha that is sure to have you dancing all night. Come dance… Bambuddha. (Nightlife - DJ). 415-885-5088 |
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