Events for June 22, 2012
Friday, June 22
Transportation experts will discuss their growing concerns regarding what they see as the woeful lack of investments and funding for our national highways, bridges, transit and airport systems.
As they tackle this important issue, they will also review a newly completed national survey on the topic.
This …
The Village sidewalks come alive with fine art and crafts from this juried Festival. Stroll along Mountain Blvd., La Salle Ave. and Antioch Court to see some of the finest art for your home or for special gift.
More than 90 professional artists from across the …
On both Friday and Saturday, meet Craig the Barber, owner of Grooming Concierge and author of TheMensRoom.com, as he shares his secrets with Lab Series Skincare for Men.
Have your skin analyzed and get all your grooming and skincare questions answered.
The Art Beat Bazaar is a social hour and community building event that takes place every third Sunday of the month at the The Starry Plough in Berkeley.
Each free event features Live Music, Spoken Word and a Local Crafter and Artist Pop-up Indie-mart.
This rotating showcase …
It’s time for the annual pride serving (aka Chez Gay) at the Transmarch. This year SF’s Food Not Bombs is planning has been very low key, so they’re hosting it as a potluck, and you are encouraged to participate by bringing vegan/vegetarian food to share with …
The SF Trans March is an SF Pride event specifically made to celebrate transgender people and to speak up for their rights.
This year’s theme is “Trans Generations: Define Your Moment” and that’s exactly what they want you to do: define your moment! It means lots …
In honor of the beginning of the 75th Anniversary of the Stern Grove Music Festival, The Family Crest will be performing a free concert in Union Square (they play Stern Grove on August 26th opening for OK Go)
An orchestral indie collective a based out of San Francisco, …
Friday Nights at the de Young offers a variety of interdisciplinary arts programs, including live music, poetry, films, dance, tours, talks and more. Season Eight is every Friday night from March 30 – November 23, 2012.
This weekly after-hours art “happening” changes every week, but typically …
West End Village Culture Crawl will be held this Friday, June 22, 2012, featuring live music, food and discounts to showcase businesses at Fourth Street between E and H Streets in San Rafael
Lotus Chaat & Spices, an indian street food joint. will be giving out …
Comedy Central is looking for 350 diehard comedy fans to join them at The Fillmore in San Francisco for four nights of FREE stand-up comedy live tapings of the legendary Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Series from June 20-23, 2012.
The shows feature different standout comedians each night …
Gather your family, friends and neighbors – spread out your blankets on the field and watch their free movie under the glow of the moon and stars. This is a free community event for all ages.
Field will open at 6:30 p.m. for picnics Pre-Show Festivities …
Bring the family and come watch a movie in the park at the Redwood Heights Recreation Center in Oakland.
All movies begin at dusk and you can buy hot chocolate, non-alcoholic drinks and 75 cent popcorn! Please note that this time changes, as the days get …
Beard Club, a documentary about the social politics of facial hair, will have its San Francisco premiere Friday, June 22 at the Artists’ Television Access with the filmmakers. The film explores the hidden meanings of facial hair. Facial hair fans of all types will be …
A peña folklorica is a gathering centered around music, originating from Chile. Musicians are invited to perform, then an acoustic guitar is passed around for anyone to play. Think of it as a spontaneous open mic with drinks where you can sing anything from your favorite lullaby to Guns ‘N …
It’s time to break out with your funkiest roller disco garb and head to the Cellspace for the Rainbow Roller Disco Party.
San Francisco’s rollerskaters will be rollin’ in the 2012 Pride Parade, but they’ll be warming up the city with a roller disco party for …
Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the SF Beer Olympics. This week, teams will be determined based on your astrological sign. Meet & compete against locals, travelers, students, au pairs and hostelers. ’Like’ them on Facebook *and* RSVP that you’re attending and your 1st beer is $1.
After the games and …
Theesatisfaction write, produce and perform their own material, funk-psychedelic feminista sci-fi epics with the warmth and depth of Black Jazz and Sunday morning soul, frosted with icy raps that evoke equal parts Elaine Brown, Ursula Rucker and Q-Tip.
TheeSatisfaction are Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White who …
Dress as a Prince or a Disney Princess,
Dress as a Villain, but come Dressed to Impress.
It’s the Disney Prom!
DJ B.Urmanita is on Beats. Richard Tamayo from Photobooth snapping Disney Prom Photos upstairs. Go-Go Boys & Girls dancing in their best Dirrty Disney costumes.
Disney Prom Coronation …
On June 22, 2012, Neon Vinyl will hold the next of their popular new club nights – celebrating SF’s Pride Party. Partnering with Public Works, Neon Vinyl will present three DJs, ENSO (Hollister Records/ East Van Digital), Kool Karlo (Damn Gina!), and Ilya (Detroit) who …
Every Friday
Instead of blockbuster sequel movies come see some great films at the Berkeley Public Library’s new film series, “Super Cinema”.
July 2012 focuses on the career of Marilyn Monroe.
During Weeks with Marilyn, we’ll start with:
“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953) on July 6
“All About Eve” (1950) on July …
Follow the L until it ends, on Fridays after work and get rewarded with grubbing on free home cookin’ from Alisha.
Each week, she whips up home-style food that ranges from blushin bunnies, chili con carne, chicken pot pie, and, if you’re lucky, even tater tot …
Get ready for the Annual San Francisco Parol Lantern Festival and Parade by making beautiful Filipino lanterns with The Bayanihan Community Center (BCC) every Friday from October 19 – December 7, 2012, excluding November 23, 2012.
The SF Parol Lantern Festival & Parade takes place on December …
El Rio, a neighborhood dive in the deep Mission, gives away free Oysters on the half shell from local folks in Tomales Bay, every Friday at 5:30 pm tight. Arrive on time, they go fast.
And get your drink on with happy hour on Friday from 5-8 …
Magician David Hirata will baffle the audience with spellbinding sleight-of-hand and gravity-defying feats at the Marsh’s free Friday Happy Hour show with with live music by ragtime pianist Larisa Migachyov.
David performs Fridays in through October 26, 2012
Fridays at 6pm $3 Beers • $5 Cocktails Plus …
It’s saucy dancing with a sense of humor at the Red Hots Burlesque show on Wednesdays and Fridays at El Rio, where you can see some of the bawdiest burlesque babes in the Bay, for a sliding scale price starting at $5.
Come with your sense of humor …
Every Friday in June 2012, the City and County of San Francisco is hosting free movies at McCoppin Square in the Sunset District.
Grab your family and friends, and don’t forget to bring some popcorn and blankets.
And if you’re really hungry you can get special $5 food deals …
Come out and join Jack London Square and Linden Street Dance, and learn how to move on the dance floor to your favorite dances.
Expert instructors from the Linden Street Dance studio will teach you step by step how to dance at 8:30 PM for …
Milk Bar hosts their Friday night neighborhood dance party with some of SF’s top DJs throwing down hip hop, electro and 80s and 90s flashbacks. Arrive early for the $3 Happy Hour 7 -10 pm.
Friday Nights at Milk
Every Friday at 10 pm
FREE w/ RSVP or $5 …
Every Friday night at 10:30PM, EndGames Improv brings you a free show: “Your F!#&ed Up Relationship” – an entirely improvised comedy inspired by your ridiculous, real relationships. You tell us your amazing stories, we show you ours.
Free with RSVP
This event repeats every Friday at 10:30PM …
