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Friday, August 17

Friday Nights at the de Young: Brazilian Tribute + AbFab | GG Park
Friday, August 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Programs are free and open to the public, but does not include admission to the museum's galleries
| de Young Museum
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 ...
Win Tix: Yoshi’s Jazz Club: Free Concerts for a Year | SF If you’re a live music lover, Christmas has come early! Yoshi’s Jazz Club celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2012 and to celebrate they’re picking one winner from their email list to win a golden ticket (actually it’s a pair of tickets) that’s good for free admission to ...

6:00 pmStrange Animal Art: Paxton Gate Opening Reception | Mission Dist.  FREE
Post-Car Travel Launch Party & Free Hot Toddies | Mission Dist.
Friday, August 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | StoreFrontLab
Post Car Travel Agency launches a functioning bicycle-focused travel agency at San Francisco’s Storefront Lab with a party, free drinks, workshops and a bike and photography exhibit. There will be free wine, beer and hot toddies along with post-car travel inspired fare. They will have loaded ...
Dr. Martens Agyness Deyn Launch Party, Free Drinks & Food | SF
Friday, August 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dr. Martens (Haight)
Join Dr. Martens in celebrating the recent collaboration with British punk anti-model turned designer, Agyness Deyn. Sip and shop from 6-9pm Friday, August 17th at the Haight Street boutique and take an exclusive look at the new arrivals and the full Agyness Deyn Collection. They’ll have free ...
“Free Pussy Riot” Global Protest & Day of Music | SF
Friday, August 17 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Plaza
People in cities all over the world are arranging marches/protests/get togethers to support the group Pussy Riot and to demand their release. Show up at Justin Herman Plaza at 6:30pm with signs, brightly colored outfits, your Pussy Riot inspired masks and tambourine, harmonica, drums, xylophone, ukulele, ...
Santa Cruz Beach Party with The FIXX | Free Concert Friday
Friday, August 17 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
With huge ’80s hits such as “One Thing Leads To Another”, “Red Skies” and “Saved By Zero” The FIXX remain everyday staples on the playlists of rock radio stations across the country.
7:00 pmWest Coast Comics Tour & Live Comics Reading | Mission  FREE
All-Star Ultimate Frisbee Night | Kezar Stadium
Friday, August 17 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 if you mention FUNCHEAP at the gate, $5 or students with ID, $10 general admission
| Kezar Stadium
See some of the country’s best ultimate frisbee players compete in SF’s most historic stadium. Fresh off their July world championship in Japan the San Francisco’s team Revolver will be playing the barnstorming NexGen college all-stars in a special Friday night match at Kezar Stadium. The game will ...
Win Tix: $5 Classic Movie Night: “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” | Paramount Theater
Friday, August 17 – 8:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular cost, $5
| Paramount Theatre
Experience the great films of Hollywood’s Golden Era in one of America’s finest Art Deco movie palace. With over 3,000 seats and a meticulously-restored interior, the Paramount offers a true “Movie Palace” experience straight out of the 1930s – with period newsreels, cartoons, previews, live music ...
8:00 pmWin Tix: Rights of Passage: Pride Play, Puppetry & Dance | SF  WIN*
*Regular price, $25.00 + $5.00 fee, For $10 off enter the code COURAGE
DJ Showcase: Flosstradamus, Riff Raff & Berlin Style Ping Pong | 1015 Folsom
Friday, August 17 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 1015 Folsom
Do415 and DJ Dials are teaming up to showcase the best and brightest scenes embraced by the Bay Area. From hip hop to house; from indie to pop, this free event will open your eyes to everything you’ve been meaning to check out. Free with RSVP. Scene ...
10:00 pmScene Unseen: Best of Bay Area’s “Scene-y” Music | SF  FREE*
*Free with RSVP on do415.com
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