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THURSDAY, OCT. 29
Bert for BART
BART board candidate Bert Hill, who is endorsed by a broad array of progressive organizations in his bid to unseat Republican incumbent James Fang, will be campaigning and meeting commuters along with several of his campaign’s supporters.
4:30–7 p.m., free
Balboa Park BART Station
401 Geneva Ave., SF
FRIDAY, OCT. 29
Halloween Critical Mass
Find a costume, hop on your bicycle, and join the monthly Critical Mass bike ride, Halloween edition. This rolling street party is always a fun way to flip the normal transportation paradigm, but it’s even more festive when composed of zombies, naughty nurses, and sexy cops.
6 p.m., free
Justin Herman Plaza
Market and Embarcadero
Zombie Flash Mob
Guardian sources have warned that a mob of zombies, possibly dressed in prom attire, will rampage through the streets of the Mission. They are said to be protesting being marginalized and are showing their solidarity with the LGBTQ community. Eventually, our sources say, they will converge at El Rio, 3158 Mission St., for a zombie prom featuring live music by Elle Niño and others, with a cover charge of $3 for the undead and $7 for the living.
8 p.m., free
Corner of 16th and Mission, SF
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SUNDAY, OCT. 31
(SF) Rally to Restore Sanity
If you can’t make it to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the Rally to Restore Sanity and the March to Keep Fear Alive, the send-up of political events by Comedy Central satirists Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert, you can still take part in SF’s local version. The event include guest speakers, comedy, poetry, and dancing.
9 a.m.–3 p.m., free
Civic Center Plaza
Larkin and Grove, SF
MONDAY, NOV. 1
Urban Water Rates
Panelists from the industry will seek to answer whether water pricing at the urban water agency level can work as a water conservation tool, whether rate increases jeopardize revenue, and how to serve low-income and low-use customers. RSVP at info@whollyh2o.org.
1 p.m.–3 p.m., free
Jellyfish Gallery
1286 Folsom, SF
TUESDAY, NOV. 2
Election Day
This election features pivotal races for the governor of California, U.S. Senate, and San Francisco Board of Supervisors, as well as important local and state propositions, so don’t forget to vote. Use this week’s cover as a cheat sheet or view our complete endorsements. Also visit the Guardian’s Politics blog on Election Day for a rundown on the evening parties and follow our live election coverage there that night.
7 a.m. to 8 p.m., free
SF City Hall basement
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, SF