Things To Do Near Alameda California – November 2013

Looking for something to do near Alameda, California this November? This list is for you:

America’s Cup and Historic Racing on San Francisco Bay – 1880s to 2013

When: Friday November 1, 10:00am

What: This summer, celebrate the history of both San Francisco Bay racing and the America’s Cup – from the free-spirited yachtsmen of the 1880s to the high-tech sailors in the Cup races today — with exhibits, artifacts, photos, free wi-fi, and big screen TVs to augment the building’s sweeping Bay views. The Park’s America’s Cup summer of racing exhibits are free to the public and open daily from 10am-4pm in the Maritime Museum, at 900 Beach Street, San Francisco.

Where: Maritime Museum, at 900 Beach Street, San Francisco

More Info: 900 Beach St., San Francisco, CA 94109. Phone: (415) 447-5000, http://www.nps.gov/safr/index.htm

Hollywood Halloween

When: Friday, Nov 1 09:00 PM

What: Wear your hottest hollywood costume in a halloween version! Be creative and get the chance to win amazing prizes! Appetizers and first drink free. Featuring: DJ Rufio | DJ Rose | DJ Feldy.

Contact: 139 Steuart St., San Francisco, CA 94102 http://www.sanfrancisco.travel/events/?zventId=353875563

San Francisco Green Festival

When: Saturday, Nov 9 10:00 AM

What: Oldest and largest consumer sustainability event in U.S. All exhibitors are screened for adhering to standards of sustainability, organics and social justice. 23,000 attendees expected.

Contact: 635 Eighth St., San Francisco, CA 94103 http://festivalnet.com/24632/San-Francisco-California/Green-Festivals/San-Francisco-Green-Festival

Upside-Downton Abbey

When: Sunday, Nov 10 04:00 PM

What: A full-length original parody, with topical satire set mostly to the music of Sir Arthur Sullivan, Upside-Downton Abbey, or, The Lass that Loved a Chauffeur features familiar characters and plot themes from the TV series but with a whole host of comic twists. Silent Auction, raffle, and post-performance champagne reception for audience and performers make this an experience not to be missed! A Lamplighters Gala is not an ordinary Gala. Several have won best Original Show awards from the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle. Every Lamplighters Gala is a unique event, and a guaranteed afternoon of hilarity – the funniest fun(d)raiser in town! Silent Auction at 3pm, Performance at 4pm.

Contact: 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco, CA 94123, (415) 978-2787 http://lamplighters.org/season/season.html#gal

Cirque du Soleil – Amaluna

When: Friday, Nov 15 08:00 PM

Contact: 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107 http://www.sanfrancisco.travel/events/?zventId=355822263

Autumnal Walk in the Clouds

When: Saturday, Nov 16 02:00 PM

What: Discover the secrets of the Cloud Forests in this informative tour with SFBG Curator Dr. Don Mahoney. The Garden is the only place besides their native lands where you can walk outside among these plants, many rare and endangered. Find tasty fuchsia berries, and tiny relatives of the kiwi, learn about medicinal plants and how these rare plants came to San Francisco and what is happening to these magical places in the wild.

Contact: 1199 Ninth Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122, 415-661-1316 x 400 http://www.sanfrancisco.travel/events/?zventId=336029903

Awesome 80s Run – San Francisco

When: Sunday, November 17th, 6:00am: Race Day Packet Pickup

8:30am: 5K Start

9:30am: Awards & Prizes Begin

9:30am – 11:00am: Post Race ’80s Party

What: Event Highlights: *Coolest Costume Contest. * Totally Awesome Trucker Hat *Custom ’80s medal for all finishers. *Live ’80s Cover Band, Dance Crews, and Entertainment. *Rad ’80s photo props including a Back To The Future DeLorean. * Perfect opportunity to dress up in your favorite ’80s gear!

Contact: Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/Awesome80sRun

So You Think You Can Dance? – Live Tour

When: Friday, Nov 22 08:00 PM

Contact: 982 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94102. Phone: (415) 345-0900 http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events/detail/242708

For more information on events in the bay area in November, go here.