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Sunday, August 28

Pancakes & Politics: Free Breakfast & Town Hall Meeting | SF
Sunday, August 28 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP by calling (415) 557-7857 required.
| Armenian American Day School
Join Senator Leland Yee for some free pancakes and policy talk at the 8th Senate District Community Breakfast on Sunday, August 28 at the Armenian American Day School in San Francisco. All residents of San Francisco and San Mateo Counties are invited to attend this free ...
Treasure Island Flea | Free Admission Deal Make the trek out to this man-made island for this month’s Treasure Island Flea on Sunday, August 28. An urban open-air market held generally the last weekend of each month, The Treasure Island Flea offers a changing selection of eclectic merchandise from indie designers, up-cyclers, collectors, ...

Free Yoga at Golden Gate Park | SF
Sunday, August 28 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Speedway Meadow
Join Iyengar yoga teacher Tony Eason for a free, destressing yoga session at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, as part of series of Sunday outdoor classes. Meet at Speedway Meadows at 11a with your own mat (or some resilient feet) and a bag lunch to share with ...
12:00 pmThe Exploratoirum’s Color Fair | Marina  FREE*
*Most of the fair takes place outside the museum and is free and open to the public. Some parts of the fair take place inside the Exploratoium and require the regular museum admission.
Car-Free Family Fun Street Playground | Albany
Sunday, August 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Key Route Boulevard
Take over the streets for a Sunday afternoon at the Alberrito Streets event, where the cities of Albany and El Cerrito will divert traffic from Key Route Blvd. (between “A” Street and Thousand Oaks Blvd.) to create a giant playground on one of their busiest thoroughfares. Alberrito Streets ...
LastSundaysFest: Live Music Block Party | Berkeley
Sunday, August 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Festival and music is free, rides may cost extra.
| Telegraph Avenue (Berkeley)
The third season of LastSundaysFest comes to Telegraph Ave. in Berkeley on Sunday, August 28th, 2011 as a big block party above Dwight Way. The Fest combines crafts, music and the best of Berkeley. The music has a particular focus on alternative/indie rock but covers the ...
Ukranian Music & Dance Festival | Golden Gate Park
Sunday, August 28 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
There’s a lot of free live music in San Francisco but the Golden Gate Park Band has been doing it for possibly longer than anyone else. In its 129th season, the 30-member orchestra, all clad in their bright red suits, are giving free concerts in ...
Entire Golden Gate Park Hike | SF
Sunday, August 28 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park at the Panhandle
Trek through meadows and manicured gardens on a hike through Golden Gate Park which ends at the beach with guide Alex Genadinik, who’s known for leading creative hikes like the Shipwreck Hike and the Yoda Hike. Meet at the entrance to Golden Gate Park at Haight St. ...
SF Swappers August Food Swap | Mission
Sunday, August 28 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required.
| EHS Pilates
Forget Sunday morning grocery shopping and pick up some homemade bread or urban hive honey instead at the SF Swappers’ August Food Swap on August 28. Just make sure to RSVP in advance to secure your spot, and bring some brunch-appropriate potluck offerings to share (like ...
Real Doomsdays: How Life Could End on Earth | Mission
Sunday, August 28 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Roxie Theater
What’s more exciting than Armageddon, more conclusive than the Rapture, and much more certain than either? Join astrophysicist Greg Laughlin (UCSC) and planetologist Chris McKay (NASA) as they explore real doomsday scenarios on Sunday afternoon, August 28, at the Roxie Theater. This event marks the ...
Undercover Easter Egg Hunt | Downtown SF
Sunday, August 28 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Downtown San Francisco
Easter’s now in August for Undercover Street Games’ free, family-friendly Undercover Easter Egg Hunt in downtown San Francisco on Sunday, August 28. To learn the secret start location (which will be somewhere in downtown SF), just RSVP on their website or on their Facebook page. When the date ...
Michael Jackson Flash Mob Day | SF
Sunday, August 28 – 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
Pay tribute to the King of Pop with your own rendition of “Beat It” with the Bay Area Flash Mob’s special Michael Jackson flash mobs on Sunday, August 28. In celebration of his 53rd birthday, the group is putting on a tribute flash mobs all over the ...
7:00 pmWin Tix: Solo Sundays Comedy Show | SF  WIN*
*Normally $12, but three lucky readers will each win a pair of tickets.

Every Sunday

“Heart of the City” Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Heart of the City" Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Heart of the City Farmers Market is a uniquely independent, farmer-operated, nonprofit farmers market located year round on Sundays and Wednesdays in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, rain or shine. Nearly 30 local farmers and artisan food vendors provide a wide selection of fresh local produce, ...
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
With more than 40 vendors, the Jack London Square Farmers Market offers local produce, food craft products, and breakfast and lunch options. The Jack London Square Farmers Market is operated by CUESA at Oakland’s Jack London Square on Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, year ...
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
Every Sunday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP/Donations optional for charity
| Mission Dolores Park
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
WHAT IS “OUT”? Workouts are open to all from a certified personal trainer, Josh Muñoz. We are LGBTQ+ friendly and our group is open to all fitness levels. You will be challenged and supported in a safe, social workout environment. Bring a towel and water and ...
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
Every Sunday – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted.
| 1801 Bush
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
See and learn about the Victorian era architecture of the city’s first suburb on a guided walk from SF City Guides. Victorian Walking Tour Every Sunday | 2 pm 1801 Bush, 1801 Bush St., SF, CA Free, but donations are accepted. On a walk through the neighborhood of Lafayette Square, you’ll ...
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Every Sunday – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Lucky Horseshoe
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Grab that banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, harmonica and autoharp, and head over to The Lucky Horseshoe in Bernal Heights to join in San Francisco’s only Bluegrass Jam on a Sunday afternoon. Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam Every Sunday | 4-7 pm The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Ave., SF, CA FREE Jamming ...
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Every Sunday – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Circus Center
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Experienced juggler or a newbie looking to learn? Come hang out at Juggling Club and collaborate in a fun, low-pressure environment with an experienced Circus Center instructor. All levels are welcome in this club class taught by Jade Ford. Juggling Club Most Sundays | 5-8p Circus Center, 755 Frederick St., ...
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