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Wednesday, August 29

Vandella: Dusty Americana Folk Concert | Union Square
Wednesday, August 29 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Vandella: Dusty Americana Folk Concert | Union Square

Union Square Live 2012 brings admission-free music, dance, theater, outdoor movies and other entertainment to Union Square Park April through October with most programs held on Wednesdays at 12:30pm and 6pm and on Sundays at 2pm.
In the best kind of way, Vandella can be a tough band …

Free Grown-Up Movie: “What’s Up Doc?” (1972) | SF
Wednesday, August 29 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Valley Branch Library
Free Grown-Up Movie:

In “What’s Up Doc?” the accidental mix up of four identical plaid overnight bags leads to a series of increasingly wild and wacky situations, including a great chase scene through the streets of San Francisco.
Stars Barbara Streisand and Ryan O’Neal and directed by Peter Bogdanovich. …

Reflection of The Moment: Photography, Drinks & DJs | SF
Wednesday, August 29 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Gallery Obscura
Reflection of The Moment: Photography, Drinks & DJs | SF

Come meet & celebrate the opening reception of “Reflection of The Moment” photographs series by Allison Ekevara Kitpowsong aka Ekey “The Aperturist.”
The images are generated from one single shot through the viewfinder of complex layers of colors, lines, diverse scenes and people. The viewer is left …

Twin Peaks Tunnel : Screening & Discussion | SF
Wednesday, August 29 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP on Eventbrite
| California Historical Society
Twin Peaks Tunnel : Screening & Discussion | SF

Please join the California Historical Society for a rare screening of the 1917 sponsored documentary Twin Peaks Tunnel featuring exceptional footage of the construction of the Twin Peaks Tunnel, the clearing of Sutro Forest, as well as development of the Westwood Park residential district.
Please RSVP …

Almanac Beer Co. 1 Year Anniversary Party & Free Food | SF
Wednesday, August 29 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bloodhound
Almanac Beer Co. 1 Year Anniversary Party & Free Food | SF

Join the Almanac Beer Co. team to celebrate the release of our all new farm-to-bottle California Table Beers and One-Year Anniversary at Bloodhound Bar in SF.
Featuring pint specials, beer cocktails, free food from Deli Board & 1058 Hoagie and free Almanac pint glasses for the …

Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema 2012 | Opening Night Party
Wednesday, August 29 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 Donation includes 1 drink ticket
| Roccapulco Supper Club
Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema 2012 | Opening Night Party

Official Kick-off Party and Preview of the 2012 Summer Season . The party commences with a no-host bar, hors d’oeuvres and live music followed by a short line-up of films. 3140 Mission Street. Suggested donation $10/person benefits Alemany Farm – includes one (1) free drink ticket, …

SF Underground Music Festival #3 | SF
Wednesday, August 29 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $5 | 50 Mason Social House
SF Underground Music Festival #3 | SF

San Francisco Underground Music Fest #2, continues to celebrate San Francisco’s thriving music scene at 50 Mason Social House Wednesdays Aug 1, 15 & 29.
SF Underground Music Fest – August 29, 2012
Brad Brooks will be joined by Felsen, Alexander Nelson (of Walking Spanish), Mr. Kind, and the …

Free Blues Night: HowellDevine’s Mississippi Delta Slide | Oakland
Wednesday, August 29 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yoshi's Jazz Club (Oakland)
Free Blues Night: HowellDevine's Mississippi Delta Slide | Oakland

Check out great jazz for free in the lounge of Yoshi’s Oakland in Jack London Square. This time they bring you Joshua Howell and Pete Devine, plus Safa Shokrai.
Joshua Howell started playing harmonica when he was 14, and by 17, he was sitting in and …

“Housepitality” DJ Party & Free Champagne | SoMa
Wednesday, August 29 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE before 11pm with RSVP at www.housepitalitysf.com/rsvp
| F8

The weather in SF went from hot in July to freezing and foggy in August, but the music at Housepitality has only continued getting hotter. 
Now, for their final party in August, they’re bringing the heat back once again for those who won’t be broiling in …

Every Wednesday

$1 Book Sale | SF Main Library
Every Wednesday – 11:00 am | Cost: $1*
*$1 for books & media. Free entrance.
| San Francisco Main Library
$1 Book Sale | SF Main Library

From April – October in 2012, the San Francisco Public Library host weekly Wednesday Steps Sales, located at the Larkin Street entrance to the Main Library.
All books and media are just $1 or less each and all proceeds from Steps Sales benefit the San Francisco …

Free TCHO Chocolate Factory Tour & Tastings | SF
Every Wednesday – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required
| TCHO Chocolate Factory
Free TCHO Chocolate Factory Tour & Tastings | SF

Ghirardelli may get all the hype from tourists, but there’s another chocolate maker in San Francisco that’s also making waves. And TCHO is inviting you for daily tours of their factory for free.
Take the TCHO tour: 7 days a week
One-hour tours at 10:30 am and …

Learn Campfire Guitar Songs | SF Free School
Every Wednesday – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations accepted - RSVP Required. Bring a guitar.
| The Happiness Institute
Learn Campfire Guitar Songs | SF Free School

Want to impress your dates or friends the next time you’re around a campfire?
Join Joergen and Marco of the San Francisco Free School for a 90-minute guitar class of training for beginner and intermediate guitar players and aspiring “troubadours.”
The songs change every week, but expect to learn …

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

The Business: $5 Alternative Comedy Night | Mission Dist.
Every Wednesday – 8:00 pm | Cost: $2.50*
*$5 admission, but $2.50 per person with 2-for-1 coupon
| The Dark Room
The Business: $5 Alternative Comedy Night | Mission Dist.

The Business is one of the best alternative comedy shows in SF and features comedians from Comedy Central, SXSW, and the Comedians of Comedy tour.
This weekly Wednesday night comedy gig features a rotating cast of comedians, but most often features their main headliners Alex Koll, Sean …

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