Workshop: SF Creative Writing Institute’s Dispatches from the City of Awe

Fri · Oct 23·12 PM – 2 PM·Main, San Francisco Public Library

A writing workshop led by award‑winning poet and SCW Institute founder Alexandra Kostoulas at the San Francisco Public Library Main, for ages 18 and up.

Fri · Nov 6·12 PM – 2 PM·Main, San Francisco Public Library

A writing workshop led by award‑winning poet and SCW Institute founder Alexandra Kostoulas at the San Francisco Public Library Main, for ages 18 and up.

Fri · Oct 30·5 AM·Event Location, San Francisco

Cycle track open before 2:00 PM at Event Location, San Francisco.

Fri · Oct 30·8:30 AM – 4:30 PM·San Francisco, CA (Farallon Islands)

Eight‑hour naturalist‑led whale watching expedition sails from San Francisco under the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands, featuring an expert naturalist, $320 per person, ages 13+.

Fri · Oct 30·9 AM – 12 PM·Presidio Trust · San Francisco

Volunteer with Presidio Forest Stewards at the Presidio Trust.

Fri · Oct 30·10 AM – 11:30 AM·Children’s Council of San Francisco, 445 Church Street, San Francisco, CA

Free playgroup sessions at Children’s Council of San Francisco offer developmentally engaging, hands‑on activities led by a coach, with screening, feedback and education for ages 0–3.

Fri · Oct 23·1 PM – 2:30 PM·Sunset, San Francisco Public Library

Cantonese tablet/smartphone tutorial at Sunset Library teaches camera focus, exposure, basic functions, and QR scanning; bring your own Apple or Android device; for ages 60 and up.

Fri · Oct 23·1:15 PM – 1:45 PM·Golden Gate Valley, San Francisco Public Library

Storytime at Golden Gate Valley Library, followed by playtime, with limited space and first‑come tickets at the side gate, for ages 5 and under.

Fri · Oct 23·1:30 PM – 5 PM·Glen Park, San Francisco Public Library

Watercolor painting at Glen Park Library, materials supplied, self‑guided, all skill levels welcome, 18+.