To celebrate its 35th anniversary, PIER39 will be presenting a spectacular fireworks display over the San Francisco Bay at 8:30 p.m. every Saturday in October. You can also visit the Hard Rock Cafe on select Saturdays immediately following the fireworks for LIFE Music Nights/PINKTOBER, where some of the Bay Area’s most current and up-and-coming artists will present intimate acoustic performances.
Brews on the Bay aboard the SS Jeremiah O’Brien. Courtesy of San Francisco Brewers Guild
Published: October, 2013
PIER39 Waterfront Fireworks Display &Pinktober
To celebrate its 35th anniversary, PIER39 will be presenting a spectacular fireworks display over the San Francisco Bay at 8:30 p.m. every Saturday in October. You can also visit the Hard Rock Cafe on select Saturdays immediately following the fireworks for LIFE Music Nights/PINKTOBER, where some of the Bay Area’s most current and up-and-coming artists will present intimate acoustic performances. Katie Cole performs on October 12, Joel Kachel on October 19 and the David Castro Band on October 26. Suggested donations for these performances are $5 per person and 100 percent of all donations benefit Lazarex Cancer Foundation. Shows are all ages, if accompanied by an adult.
10th Annual Brews on the Bay
The San Francisco Brewers Guild will be celebrating 10 years of Brews on the Bay aboard the historic SS Jeremiah O’Brien at Pier 45, Saturday, October 19 from 12-5 p.m. Beer fans will enjoy over 50 different beers made by San Francisco breweries, while soaking up the salty air, sunshine, live music, food and spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and San Francisco. Attendees can expect members of the San Francisco Brewers Guild to serve unlimited eight-ounce pours of their latest and greatest IPA, farmhouse ale, session beer, barrel-aged sour, imperial stout and many other beer styles. In addition, San Francisco’s best food trucks will line the pier and the Brothers Comatose will play their lively roots music on the ship’s deck. Tickets are $55 and all attendees must be 21 or over. Visit www.sfbrewersguild.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
Richmond’s Home Front Festival
Richmond’s 7th Annual Home Front Festival will be held on Saturday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Craneway Pavilion located in Richmond’s historic Ford Point Building. The 2013 celebration will feature interactive activities for family members of all ages—from kids to grandparents. Piggy backing on Rosie the Riveter’s quote "We Can Do It," the Home Front Festival will present "Kids Can Do It," with a focus on engaging youth in their Richmond history. There will also be live music and entertainment, a classic car show and local food venders. The event is free. For more information, visit www.rcoc.com.
Plant-Powered Health & Fitness Expo
Interested in learning more about diet, health, and fitness from plant-based experts and fitness gurus? If so, don’t miss the first plant-powered health and fitness expo at the Roof Garden in the Kaiser Center in Oakland on October 5. This event welcomes anyone curious about becoming health conscious, as well as those who already lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Along with the knowledge shared by experts and inspirational speakers, there will be plenty of other things you can take away from this unique expo—and it is all sustainable. There will be workshops given on how to train for a marathon, get involved with cross-fit, and much more. A yoga class will be offered in the park by an instructor, along with vendors showcasing the latest fitness gear, and local eateries offering a variety of healthy and organic foods. The event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be jam-packed with activities, vendors, and products for browsing or purchasing. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and available online at www.purplepass.com/health. For more info about the event, visit www.vegfoodevents.com/health.
Jack’s Glow and Fire Show
Experience a fusion of fire dance and flow art with fire hoopers, fire spinners and fire jugglers on the Pavilion Stage in Jack London Square on Wednesday, October 2. This free performance from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. is perfectly timed as an appetizer before a dining at one of the fabulous restaurants in Jack London Square. For more information, call (510) 645-9292.
Whale Watcher’s Delight
Join an adventure filled day exploring the rich habitat that is the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary on Sunday, October 27. In addition to numerous whale species, the sanctuary is home to dolphins, seals, sea lions, sharks, the largest seabird colony in the lower 48 states and much more. Naturalist Peter Winch will provide a world of information about the sanctuary’s history, resources, sea life, programs and the conservation challenges it faces. The cruise will be led by Captain Joe Nazar, owner of San Francisco Whale Tours, who is generously contributing his boat Kitty Kat for the daylong outing. Your tax-deductible contribution of $275 per person includes the boat trip, a naturalist-led discussion and wildlife spotting, FMSA membership, a new member gift item, continental breakfast, light lunch and beverages. For more information, contact Chris Kelley at ckelley@farallones.org or (415) 561-6625 x314. Space is limited.
East Bay Performing Arts Fall Gala
The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate 45 years of creatively inspiring young people at its Annual Fall Gala on Saturday, October 26 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Community Theater at East Bay Center in Richmond. Co-hosted by jazz great Stanley Clarke, the evening will feature live performances and commemorations celebrating five generations of students, teachers and community supporters. Proceeds from the Annual Fall Gala will support East Bay Center’s tuition-free Young Artist Diploma Program, a four-year program for 7th – 12th graders with the desire to discover and develop their gifts through the path of performing arts. Tickets start at $250 and table sponsorship starts at $2,500. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Andrew Lion at andrew.lion@eastbaycenter.org
or (510) 323-4817. For more information about East Bay Center, visit www.EastBayCenter.org.
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