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Redwood City Blues, Arts & BBQ Festival 2012 | July 27-28
Friday, July 27 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Courthouse Square
Redwood City Blues, Arts & BBQ Festival 2012 | July 27-28

The Redwood City PAL Blues, Arts and Bar-B-Que Festival features blues musicians from the Bay Area and beyond including Sista Monica, Andy Santana, Cold Feat, Gary Smith, Ron Hacker, and offers wonderful live music, a family area with an arcade for children, and delicious food.
In its …

SF International Poetry Festival: Book Labyrinth & Readings | SF
Friday, July 27 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza
SF International Poetry Festival: Book Labyrinth & Readings | SF

Walk through a “Literary Labyrinth” made entirely out of books, created by Lars Howlett, in collaboration with Innovent Transmedia Production and The International Poetry Library of San Francisco. The labyrinth is located next to Civic Center’s main stage.
The labyrinth is free and attendees can take home a poetry book for a dollar or …

Bier Sommer: View Point Movie Theater & Beer Garden | Russian Hill
Friday, July 27 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI)
Bier Sommer: View Point Movie Theater & Beer Garden | Russian Hill

Join conceptual artist Hans Winkler, Office Wiederholt, and the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) for “Bier Sommer: View Point Movie Theater and Beer Garden” at SFAI’s historic Russian Hill campus on July 27 and July 28, 2012.
Bier Sommer explores beer gardens in the broader context of consumer …

Marilyn Monroe Free Movie Month | Berkeley
Friday, July 27 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Berkeley Public Library (Central Branch)
Marilyn Monroe Free Movie Month | Berkeley

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 …

Friday Nights at the de Young: La Milonga de Gaultier | GG Park Friday Nights at the de Young: La Milonga de Gaultier | GG Park

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 includes …

Inner Sunset Art Crawl | SF
Friday, July 27 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Inner Sunset Neighborhood
Inner Sunset Art Crawl | SF

Experience local art, explore local businesses, and connect with the community for a unique evening of fun and adventure – and special surprises at the monthly Inner Sunset Art Crawl, a somewhat monthly event (next edition is July 27, 2012) from 6-10pm. It’s easy to …

re:Told Storytelling & Exhibit Closing | Mission Dist.
Friday, July 27 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $1*
*Sliding Scale Suggested Donation: $1-$20
| Root Division
re:Told Storytelling & Exhibit Closing | Mission Dist.

re:Told, is a multi-faceted project combining a group exhibition, storytelling event, and publication.
The storytelling event will feature live performance and readings from several project contributors including:

Larissa Canney
Chinese Whispers, a project by Rene Yung
Jordan Minter
Amol Ray
Adrienne Skye Roberts
Ingrid Rojas

The works included in each component of re:Told …

Film Festival & Art Benefit for the Oceans | SF Film Festival & Art Benefit for the Oceans | SF

Beneath the Waves Film Festival is a selection of ocean inspired short films from some of today’s most renowned marine and underwater filmmakers for one special summer evening.
San Francisco marks the third stop on the pioneering 6 city shark saving art tour featuring over 100 …

Starlight Movies in the Park: “Muppets” | Alameda
Friday, July 27 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, Next to Alameda Point Gym
Starlight Movies in the Park:

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 …

Opening Reception: Photography of Jessica Skloven | SF
Friday, July 27 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Z Space
Opening Reception: Photography of Jessica Skloven | SF

Z Space presents recent work by San Francisco based photographer Jessica Skloven.
Influenced by the distinct landscape of the Bay Area, Skloven’s abstract-based work explores the limits of photographic representation.
The elemental and material nature of photography—its play with surface and depth, filtered light producing color, …

Win Tix: Brad Paisley with The Band Perry | Shoreline Amphitheatre
Friday, July 27 – 7:30 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular cost, $29.25 + $9.00 fee
| Shoreline Amphitheatre
Brad Paisley with The Band Perry | Shoreline Amphitheatre

Contemporary country singer/songwriter Brad Paisley was given his first guitar at age eight and he delivered his first public performance at church two years later. Since then he has become Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year, sold more than 12 million albums and scored 18 …

Movie in the Park: Bedtime Stories | Oakland
Friday, July 27 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Redwood Heights Recreation Center
Movie in the Park: Bedtime Stories | Oakland

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 …

Free Drinks, Tunes & Truck Show Hoodie Party | SF
Friday, July 27 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | DSF Clothing Company & Art Gallery
Free Drinks, Tunes & Truck Show Hoodie Party | SF

D-Structure is hosting a hoodie party and trunk shows for two new brands- Recherche and DDCC- this Friday, July 27. As usual, tunes, drinks and good times are in store.
Brand Background:
Recherche is a line of hoodies hand-made from re-purposed, uncommon materials. Veronika, the brain behind it …

Sidewalk Drive-In: Wall Street the Silent Movie | Inner Richmond
Friday, July 27 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Frankenart Mart
Sidewalk Drive-In: Wall Street the Silent Movie | Inner Richmond

The wunderbar improv duo, Zu Zed, will be scoring a semi-silent version of the movie Wall Street at our sidewalk drive-in. Come chant “Greed is Good” with us out in the cold fog.
Movie starts at sundown (8:30ish). Bring a blankie.

Food Truck Thursday & Outdoor Movie Night “The Princess Bride” | Emeryville
Friday, July 27 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but food and drink available for purchase
| Doyle-Hollis Park
Food Truck Thursday & Outdoor Movie Night

Join in the fun as Emeryville residents and employers come out for the summer of 2012 to enjoy free live music along with tasty food truck grub – or bring a blanket and your own food for a picnic.
This year’s performance series features an Emeryville …

Win Tix: Social Studies & Battlehooch | Rickshaw Stop
Friday, July 27 – 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular price, $10
| Rickshaw Stop
Social Studies & Battlehooch | Rickshaw Stop

Social Studies crafts intricate songs that combine angular indie rock and classic twee-pop. Unusual structures and mathy beats are tempered by soft edges and danceable casio hooks. Moody, defiant and hopeful, the lyrics celebrate duality through themes of discontent, violence, innocence, renewal, nostalgia, regret and …

New Wave Tribute Night: Siouxsie, Cure, Adam | SF
Friday, July 27 – 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Grant & Green Saloon
New Wave Tribute Night: Siouxsie, Cure, Adam | SF

From the cradle bars comes a beckoning voice…Three imaginary boys want you to stand and deliver…
Spellbound (Siouxsie Tribute), Japanese Baby (Cure Tribute), Madam & the Ants (Self-explanatory).
Three great bands, no cover. ‘Nuff said.

Every Friday

Marilyn Monroe Free Movie Month | Berkeley
Every Friday – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Berkeley Public Library (Central Branch)
Marilyn Monroe Free Movie Month | Berkeley

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 …

Alisha’s Free Home Cookin’ Fridays | The Riptide Alisha's Free Home Cookin' Fridays | The Riptide

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 …

Parol-Marking Workshop: Beautiful Filipino Lanterns | SoMa
Every Friday – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bayanihan Community Center
Parol-Marking Workshop: Beautiful Filipino Lanterns | SoMa

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 …

Free “Oysters on the Half Shell” Fridays | El Rio Free

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 …

Magic Tricks & Cheap Drinks: Friday Happy Hour Show | Berkeley
Every Friday – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*bring cash for drinks & food
| The Marsh (Berkeley)
Magic Tricks & Cheap Drinks: Friday Happy Hour Show | Berkeley

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 …

Red Hots $5 Friday Night Burlesque Show | Mission Dist.
Every Friday – 7:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5-10 sliding scale
| El Rio
Red Hots $5 Friday Night Burlesque Show | Mission Dist.

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 …

Friday Night Outdoor Dance Party | Oakland Waterfront
Every Friday – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Friday Night Outdoor Dance Party | Oakland Waterfront

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 …

“Friday Nights at Milk” DJ Party | Haight
Every Friday – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP, or $5 at the door
| Milk Bar

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 …

F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy Night | Mission Dist.
Every Friday – 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Stage Werx Theatre
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy Night | Mission Dist.

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 …

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