Events for August 31, 2012
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Lunchtime Artmaking in Nomadic Grove | SoMa
Learn a new skill during lunchtime while enjoying the beauty of Rebar’s installation on Jessie Square, Nomadic Grove in front of the Contemporary Jewish Museum.
In this session, create quick color pencil drawings. Class taught by artist Jen Ewing. Materials provided.
These short drop-in art classes invite ...
| 4:00 pm | “YO Bears” Memorial Stadium PreOpening Celebration | Berkeley | FREE* *Drinks and Meal Specials and giveaways
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Bay Made: Trunk Show, Free Cocktails & DIY Cupcakes | SF
Party it up at 5th Stitch Collective while they celebrate all things “Made in the Bay” with a live DJ set by Haute Toddy, a DIY cupcake bar, a trunk show featuring local SF designers, and a cute little art show by Mike Stone and Jawnycakes.
RSVP ...
Free Outdoor Yoga at 16th St. BART Station | Mission Dist.
Join All Streets Yoga Project on Friday, August 31, 2012 for a 5pm class outdoors at the 16th Street BART Station.
Meet upstairs in the same space folks use for Food not Bombs, rallys and open mike.
Free outdoor yoga classes are offered early evenings, every Friday, ...
Friday Nights at the de Young: Remix Dance + iPad Portraits | 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 ...
14-piece Michael Jackson Tribute Band | Redwood City
Foreverland, a 14-piece tribute to Michael Jackson will perform a special show in Redwood City’s Courthouse Square on August 31, 2012 as part of the annual Music in the Square festival.
Based in San Francisco, the group was formed in March of 2009 to honor Michael’s musical genius ...
“Occupy the Bay” Pre-Release Screening & Party | Oakland
This is a fundraising and screening event for the “Occupy the Bay” Documentary which describes the events and how the Occupy Movement has affected the San Francisco Bay Area.
Sliding scale down to $0 for those who are unemployed/underemployed. 6pm-11pm ($0-25, includes Film & Release Party)
6pm-7pm ...
Win Tix: The Unity Tour: 311 & Slightly Stoopid | Shoreline Amphitheatre
311’s fusion of reggae and rap-metal was created in Omaha, Nebraska taking their name from the Omaha Police Department’s code for indecent exposure.
Illustrating the perfect underground success story, Slightly Stoopid, is proof that with hard work, new technology and file-sharing, die-hard fans, and the right ...
Santa Cruz Friday Night Beach Party | The Last of 2012
Papa Doo Run Run returns to the Boardwalk for their 23rd year to perform tunes from the Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, and many of your beach party favorites.
The group, formed in Cupertino in 1965, has toured and recorded with the Beach Boys and from ...
Royal Exchange 40th Anniversary Party: $2 Drinks & Live Music | SF
Royal Exchange is celebrating its 40th anniversary starting on August 27 and coming to a rousing climax on Friday, August 31, 2012 with live ’70-80s music and drink specials.
Food/drink specials include: $2 well drinks and Bud or Bass Ale on draft (8pm – 10pm), $4 Martini or Manhattan, ...
Berlin-Style Ping Pong Party & Free Beer | Rickshaw Stop
Kick your Labor Day weekend off right as American Tripps (a really fun group ping pong game where upwards of 20 people can play at the same time) returns to Rickshaw Stop for a night of Berlin-style ping pong, foosball, skeeball, dancing, glam & new ...
| 8:00 pm | Movie in the Park: Ice Age | Oakland | FREE |
Win Tix: A.A. Bondy: Minimalist Alt Folk | SF
A.A. Bondy’s latest album Believers is made of scenes gathered in actual places (upstate New York, Mississippi, California), but also scenes from an other place. A finger on a dream globe. One foot in the dirt, one in the ether, unseen voice at your ear. ...
Win Tix: Win a Sofa | $499
Deal Décor’s back. The San Francisco online furniture start-up is partnering with FunCheapSF to give away a sofa to one lucky reader.
This Shipley loveseat is gorgeous – dark brown leather, tufted details, rolled arm and nailhead trim. Cast-iron wheels on the front legs make moving a ...
Every Friday
Free Bad-Ass Morning Workout: Conquer SF’s Hills | Every Friday
Every Friday morning at 6:30 am, gather at a different San Francisco hill for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city.
The hills change each week (it might be Alamo Square, Moraga Steps, Twin Peaks, Lombard…), but expect ...
CANCELLED: Friday Farmers Market & Bazaar | UN Plaza
UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus concerns, this event has been cancelled temporarily.
Every Friday from 7am to 4pm, UN Plaza will feature the best of San Francisco. Grab fresh fruits and veggies, buy gifts from local vendors, and grab lunch at delicious food stalls representing cuisine from ...
Free “Oysters on the Half Shell” Fridays | El Rio
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. Arrive on time, they go fast.
And get your drink on with happy hour on Friday from 5-8 pm ...
Big Mood Comedy: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show | Oakland
Big Mood Comedy is an intimate standup comedy show featuring the best local and touring comics every Friday upstairs at Oakland’s very own Legionnaire Saloon.
Hosted by Hayley Beacon, Jordan Thewlis, and Jeff Dean. Free cookies.
Please note that from February 7th, the shows happens every Friday ...
“HellaFunny Fridays” Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa
San Francisco has one of the best underground comedy scenes in America. Come check out some of the Bay’s best rising comics at HellaFunny’s weekly stand-up comedy show “HellaFunny Fridays.”
HellaFunny Fridays
Every Friday at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Trademark and Copyright, 1123 Folsom Stree (and 7th St.), SF
FREE ...
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies | Skylark Bar
Join Hunny Bunny and Her Hot Toddies for Mischief at the Skylark Bar every Friday at 8 pm.
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies Every Friday | 8 pm Skylark Bar, 3089 16th St, SF, CA FREE
Enjoy drinks, dancing, DJs and more at this free ...
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse | Mutiny Radio
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse on Mutiny Radio is a free comedy show every Friday from 8-11 pm at Mutiny Radio on the corner of 21st and Florida in the deep Mission District.
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse
Every Friday | 8-10 pm
Mutiny Radio, 2781 21st Street, SF, CA
$10
Over 25 of San ...
“Best of SF” Stand-Up Comedy Night | SF
Check out a fresh line-up of SF’s comics every Friday at 8 pm at the beautiful Variety Preview Theater in downtown SF’s iconic Hobart Building.
Funcheap Deal: Get tickets for $5 with promo code FUNCHEAP. Otherwise, tickets are $15.
Located in the iconic Hobart Building, right next ...
Jazz at The Atlas Cafe | SF
Jazz at The Atlas is a weekly jazz residency with five rotating jazz bands. Music is always free, though tipping is encouraged.
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
Updated 1/20/2020 – Event info last checked via website.
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
Friday Night Outdoor Roller Skate DJ Party: “Midnight Rollers” | SF
Strap on your skates and roller disco around the city at the Midnight Rollers Friday Night Skate party.
This weekly skate (as long as it’s not raining or during Burning Man) hits up San Francisco’s main attractions, all while blasting their own beats from two jogging strollers ...
SF Beer Olympics: Beer Pong, Flip Cup & $2 Beers | North Beach
Meet and compete against locals, travelers, couch surfers, au pairs, and hostelers. Games are free to play (including flip cup, beer pong and relays) and many weeks they have themed events for holidays, or just because.
Get 6 drink coupons for $1 each. Use coupons before ...
“Comedy Soup”: Music, Comedy, Free Wine & Popcorn | Oakland
Comedy Soup is Oakland’s very own little Stand-Up house show that features top local and touring comics, complimentary Wine and popcorn and musical guests from a variety of styles.
Past guests have appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, Viceland, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Conan, Colbert & Corden.
In November ...
“The Function” SF’s Newest Hip-Hop Dance Party | Milk Bar
Come party at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Haight for a early 2000s hip-hop and R&B club bangers.
DJ Beats Me plays everything from Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, Lil Jon, Mac Dre, Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, Notorious B.I.G., Rihanna, SOB X RBE, Usher, Robin ...
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy | SF
EndGames Improv is bringing something new to the genre, what could turn out to be a very hot affair (in that release of tension, funny kind of way) with “Your F!#&ed Up Relationship.”
“YFUR” is an entirely improvised comedy show inspired by stories of your own ...
