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Thursday, June 13

Barista Latte Art Competition: Free Food & Booze | Mission Dist. Barista Latte Art Competition: Free Food & Booze | Mission Dist.

6/13/2013 – Coffee Bar, SF, serving Mr Espresso
Please note: We’re not sure exactly what food and booze will be free, but the organizers promise these for each competition.

Art Happens: Cowgirl Art, Poetry & Comedy | Livermore
Thursday, June 13 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Livermore
Art Happens: Cowgirl Art, Poetry & Comedy | Livermore

June 13, 2013 Theme: Western Heritage

Downtown Studios: Cowgirl Art with Kathleen Hill; Art Block Party, 6-7:30pm
ABC Music Store: Fingerpicking Workshop with Steve Kreitzer, 7:30-8:30pm
Panama Red Coffee House: Local Livermore Color, Photography Exhibition by Jennie and Chuck McGregor, 6-7pm; Open Mic 7:30pm
Figurehead Art Gallery: Country Western …

NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, June 13 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12 general, $10 for museum members - 21+
| California Academy of Sciences
NightLife | California Academy of Sciences                At NightLife smart revelers receive special discounted evening admission to the California Academy of Sciences on Thursday evenings with unique special events each week. Thursdays from 6-10 pm Tickets are $12 ($10 for Academy members). Last entry is 9 pm. 21+ with valid ID.

Friday, June 14

Second Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael
Friday, June 14 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown San Rafael
Second Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael

Discover art, wine and entertainment and more every second Friday of the month on downtown Fourth Street in San Rafael.
From 5-8pm (with some venues open later) the Second Fridays Art Walk connects dozens of venues in downtown San Rafael with the public who can enjoy …

Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market & Off the Grid | Oakland Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market & Off the Grid | Oakland Join the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) and Off the Grid on 10th Street every Friday for a family-friendly take on a festive night market. Savor California beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages around the Koi Pond at the Blue Oak café pop-up. Enjoy half-price admission, live music, extended OMCA Store hours, ...
Friday Nights at the de Young | Golden Gate Park Friday Nights at the de Young | Golden Gate Park       Friday Nights at the de Young is a free weekly after-hours art “happening” in the museum’s public spaces. The event has a new theme every week, but typically includes an eclectic mix of live music, dance performances, film screenings, panel discussions, lectures, artist demos, hands-on art activities ...
2nd Friday Estuary Art Attack | Oakland & Alameda
Friday, June 14 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jingletown
2nd Friday Estuary Art Attack | Oakland & Alameda Join Estuary Art Attack for their monthly art walk that spans the Park Street Bridge between Oakland and Alameda. Estuary Art Attack takes place every second Friday from 6-9pm and includes the following venues: In Jingletown, Oakland: Apples and Oranges Gallery, 2934 Ford Street, #21 ...

Saturday, June 15

Classic Cars, Food, Beer, Ping Pong & Art Fest | Oakland
Saturday, June 15 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but bring money for food & drinks.
| Classic Cars West
Classic Cars, Food, Beer, Ping Pong & Art Fest | Oakland Classic Cars West invites you back to The Yard for a weekly daytime food, beer, ping pong, art and classic car party in Oakland.  Every Saturday from noon ’til dusk, the event will feature a rotating pop-up food menu from local purveyors and craft beer by Oakland’s ...
Saturday Stroll Art Walk | Oakland
Saturday, June 15 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Vessel Gallery
Saturday Stroll Art Walk | Oakland Love art, but find the Murmur to be more like a scream? Then the Saturday Stroll might be just what the artist ordered. Many of the galleries that participate in Oakland’s highly popular Art Murmur gallery scene are extending their First Friday festivities to include ...
3rd Saturday Guided Gallery District Tour | Oakland
Saturday, June 15 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE
3rd Saturday Guided Gallery District Tour | Oakland Every third Saturday, the Oakland Art Murmur presents a free guided walking tour based on a different theme each tour. Tours take place on the third Saturday of each month and are led by prominent Oakland gallery directors, curators, writers, and artists.

Sunday, June 16

Indie Mart Design, Beer & Food Fest | Speakeasy Brewery
Sunday, June 16 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but bring cash for stuff. Some events may request $3 donation.
| Speakeasy Brewery
Indie Mart Design, Beer & Food Fest | Speakeasy Brewery

Sunday June 16, 2013, 12-6pm: Indie Mart Design, Beer & Food Fest @ Speakeasy Brewery Over 60 design, DIY, art and food vendors, inside and outside of the Brewery.. and of course, plenty of beer (for purchase)

Wednesday, June 19

Autodesk Design Gallery & Tour | Embarcadero
Wednesday, June 19 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Autodesk Gallery
Autodesk Design Gallery & Tour | Embarcadero The Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco celebrates the design process that takes a great idea and turns it into a reality. Funcheap Tip: The first five visitors to mention FunCheapSF on Wednesdays get a free Imagine Design Create book ($29.95 value). This offer ...

Thursday, June 20

YBCA:ConVerge Monthly Art Gathering | SoMa
Thursday, June 20 – 12:38 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
YBCA:ConVerge Monthly Art Gathering | SoMa The YBCA:ConVerge series is a free monthly public gathering featuring creative and generative social art practices. Community and innovative multi- and inter-disciplinary arts practices come together in the YBCA’s Grand Lobby and Room for Big Ideas with art, live music and curated performances in an interactive, ...
Free Third Thursday Nights | Society of California Pioneers
Thursday, June 20 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free from 4-7pm on the third Thursday of the month
| Society of California Pioneers
Free Third Thursday Nights | Society of California Pioneers Established in 1850, The Society of California Pioneers is a not-for-profit museum & library dedicated to advancing the knowledge and appreciation of early California history for audiences of all ages. Every third Thursday, the Society opens its doors to the public for free from 4-7 ...
Third Thursday Piedmont Avenue Stroll | Oakland
Thursday, June 20 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Piedmont Avenue
Third Thursday Piedmont Avenue Stroll | Oakland At the Piedmont Avenue Stroll you can expect to see a variety of art mediums, enjoy entertainment, and sample refreshments with many businesses showcasing hand-picked local artists and designers. The monthly event was voted Best Art Walk That’s Not Art Murmur in 2012 by the East ...
Point Richmond Art Walk | East Bay
Thursday, June 20 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Point Richmond
Point Richmond Art Walk | East Bay Historic Point Richmond comes alive every third Thursday from 6-9 pm when artists rule. Enjoy free refreshments at most participating galleries and boutiques, plus special events and prices at restaurants including live music, karaoke, art exhibits and drink specials. The Point Richmond Farmers Market happens ...
NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, June 20 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12 general, $10 for museum members - 21+
| California Academy of Sciences
NightLife | California Academy of Sciences                At NightLife smart revelers receive special discounted evening admission to the California Academy of Sciences on Thursday evenings with unique special events each week. Thursdays from 6-10 pm Tickets are $12 ($10 for Academy members). Last entry is 9 pm. 21+ with valid ID.

Friday, June 21

Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market & Off the Grid | Oakland Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market & Off the Grid | Oakland Join the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) and Off the Grid on 10th Street every Friday for a family-friendly take on a festive night market. Savor California beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages around the Koi Pond at the Blue Oak café pop-up. Enjoy half-price admission, live music, extended OMCA Store hours, ...
Friday Nights at the de Young | Golden Gate Park Friday Nights at the de Young | Golden Gate Park       Friday Nights at the de Young is a free weekly after-hours art “happening” in the museum’s public spaces. The event has a new theme every week, but typically includes an eclectic mix of live music, dance performances, film screenings, panel discussions, lectures, artist demos, hands-on art activities ...

Saturday, June 22

Saturday Stroll Art Walk | Oakland
Saturday, June 22 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Vessel Gallery
Saturday Stroll Art Walk | Oakland Love art, but find the Murmur to be more like a scream? Then the Saturday Stroll might be just what the artist ordered. Many of the galleries that participate in Oakland’s highly popular Art Murmur gallery scene are extending their First Friday festivities to include ...

Wednesday, June 26

Autodesk Design Gallery & Tour | Embarcadero
Wednesday, June 26 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Autodesk Gallery
Autodesk Design Gallery & Tour | Embarcadero The Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco celebrates the design process that takes a great idea and turns it into a reality. Funcheap Tip: The first five visitors to mention FunCheapSF on Wednesdays get a free Imagine Design Create book ($29.95 value). This offer ...

Thursday, June 27

DIY ‘Zine Making Workshop | Oakland
Thursday, June 27 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $1*
*Sliding scale cost $1-$10 - RSVP requested http://rpscollective.org/eventreg/?ee=291
| Rock Paper Scissors Collective
DIY 'Zine Making Workshop | Oakland

Want to make a magazine, but don’t know where to start? Bring your ideas and create your own ‘zine of zany photos, rants, or outrageous doodles of your family.
Every fourth Thursday from 6-8pm, Rock Paper Scissors Collective hosts this cheap workshop (sliding scale begins at …

NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, June 27 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12 general, $10 for museum members - 21+
| California Academy of Sciences
NightLife | California Academy of Sciences                At NightLife smart revelers receive special discounted evening admission to the California Academy of Sciences on Thursday evenings with unique special events each week. Thursdays from 6-10 pm Tickets are $12 ($10 for Academy members). Last entry is 9 pm. 21+ with valid ID.

Friday, June 28

Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market & Off the Grid | Oakland Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market & Off the Grid | Oakland Join the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) and Off the Grid on 10th Street every Friday for a family-friendly take on a festive night market. Savor California beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages around the Koi Pond at the Blue Oak café pop-up. Enjoy half-price admission, live music, extended OMCA Store hours, ...
Friday Nights at the de Young | Golden Gate Park Friday Nights at the de Young | Golden Gate Park       Friday Nights at the de Young is a free weekly after-hours art “happening” in the museum’s public spaces. The event has a new theme every week, but typically includes an eclectic mix of live music, dance performances, film screenings, panel discussions, lectures, artist demos, hands-on art activities ...