The SS Jeremiah O'Brien's annual San Francisco Fleet Week Cruise is coming up on Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7, sailing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Published: October, 2018
Fleet Week Cruises
Jeremiah O’ Brien
The SS Jeremiah O’Brien’s annual San Francisco Fleet Week Cruise is coming up on Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7, sailing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
The O’Brien SF Fleet Week Cruise travels around San Francisco Bay out under the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge, along the San Francisco waterfront to view both the visiting Navy ships and the air show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Food and drink are provided with your ticket: hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided by Bistro Boudin and beer and wine will also be served. Live music is provided on Saturday by the Natural Gas Jazz Band and on Sunday by the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ Band of the West. Tickets are $150 for adults and $90 for children 5-16, or $360 for a family of two adults and two children. Boarding is at 9 a.m. For more information or to order tickets, visit www.ssjeremiahobrien.org.
Seaward
On Saturday, October 6, OCSC Sailing Club invites you to join them aboard the 82-foot schooner Seaward from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to view the exciting events of Fleet Week. Enjoy the awe-inspiring aerial acrobatics of the Navy Blue Angels from the best seat in the bay area. Enjoy a no-stress adventure on the beautiful schooner along with complementary light snacks and refreshments. Retail price is $295 with a discount to members. Call to reserve a spot at (510) 843-4200.
Cabernet Sauvignon
On Sunday, October 7, Rosenblum Cellars in Jack London Square has secured the Commodore Cruise Lines Cabernet Sauvignon boat and will have a four-hour Fleet Week cruise from 1 – 5 p.m. It consists of all the great wines, food and merriment you can have in four hours. Plus, seeing the Blue Angels at the water level is pretty spectacular. A great way to spend a Sunday on the Bay with family and friends! Retail price is $190 with a discount to members. Call (510) 601-2200 for reservations.
Moby-Dick Marathon
The San Francisco Maritime Museum invites you to embark on a voyage of rich language, history and drama with a marathon reading of Herman Melville’s best-known novel: Moby-Dick, or the Whale. Over a span of 24 hours, the book will be read aloud by volunteer readers and performers, chapter-by-chapter, as others listen. If you have a favorite chapter or character, can do a New Bedford accent, or just love to read aloud, sign up at the website sfmobydickmarathon.com. You can also take a share in the voyage by participating in one of several levels of sponsorship. The reading begins at noon on Saturday, October 13 at the Aquatic Bathhouse, 900 Beach Street. Whether you sail as a reader, a listener, or as a supporter, all are welcome. Call (415) 561-6662 for more information.
Birthday Celebration and Fireworks at PIER 39
It’s a celebration four decades in the making. Join PIER 39 on Saturday, October 13 for a night filled with music, fun and fireworks celebrating the 40th anniversary of PIER 39. Start your evening at the smartwater Stage at the Bay End of PIER 39 with live music. Don’t miss a special appearance by PIER 39’s beloved mascot, Salty the Sea Lion. At approximately 8:30 p.m., ooh and ahh at the sky above as it is illuminated by a dazzling fireworks display. Check www.pier39.com for more information.
Tall Ships Return to Oakland
History will come alive in Oakland October 13-14 as the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain make their return to Jack London Square. The tall ships, part of the Aberdeen-based nonprofit Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, sail the waters of the Pacific each year offering educational programs, deck tours and sailing excursions. The tall ships sail for one weekend for their one-of-a-kind Battle Sails. For the seasickness-prone but curious, stationary dockside Vessel Tours are available for a $5 suggested donation. For more about the tall ships and their programs, please visit www.historicalseaport.org.
Birthday Celebration and Fireworks at PIER 39
It’s a celebration four decades in the making. Join PIER 39 on Saturday, October 13 for a night filled with music, fun and fireworks celebrating the 40th anniversary of PIER 39. Start your evening at the smartwater Stage at the Bay End of PIER 39 with live music. Don’t miss a special appearance by PIER 39’s beloved mascot, Salty the Sea Lion. At approximately 8:30 p.m., ooh and ahh at the sky above as it is illuminated by a dazzling fireworks display. Check www.pier39.com for more information.
Kids Draw Architecture
The American Institute of Architects, San Francisco (AIASF) is hosting Kids Draw Architecture from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 20 at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens in a free event. AIASF invites children of all ages to attend and learn about architecture while honing their creative skills. Attendees will learn about the history of the structures in the San Francisco Botanical Gardens and meet architects who will help participants sketch the scene. Drawing supplies will be provided. San Francisco Botanical Gardens is located at 1199 9th Avenue in Golden Gate Park. For more program information, visit www.aiasf.me/kids_draw_architecture.
Dancing in Alameda Streets
Animate Dance Festival, taking place in Alameda Point on October 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., is Alameda’s first free outdoor dance festival. An easy 10-minute walk from the Alameda Main Street ferry terminal, the festival will be a celebration of dance in all its forms with over 150 performers, dance classes, a kids zone, and “dance fair” area, vendors and the possibility to discover the fascinating architecture of Alameda Point. Alameda Point is located at West Red Line Avenue between Todd Street and Saratoga. For more information, visit www.animatedancefestival.com.
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