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Friday, August 31

Lunchtime Artmaking in Nomadic Grove | SoMa
Friday, August 31 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free workshop outside the museum (Museum admission not included)
| Jessie Square
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
Bay Made: Trunk Show, Free Cocktails & DIY Cupcakes | SF
Friday, August 31 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but RSVP is required for free cocktails & cupcakes
| 5th Stitch Collective
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.
Friday, August 31 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 16th Street BART
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, ...
5:00 pmPre-Shabbat Happy Hour: Free Cocktails & Food | SoMa  FREE
Friday Nights at the de Young: Remix Dance + iPad Portraits | GG Park
Friday, August 31 – 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 ...
6:00 pmRoll-Up Gallery’s Chromatic Art Exhibit | Public Works  FREE
14-piece Michael Jackson Tribute Band | Redwood City
Friday, August 31 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Courthouse Square
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
Friday, August 31 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sliding Scale down to $0 for those who are underemployed/unemployed (donations accepted)
| 25th Street Collective
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
Friday, August 31 – 6:30 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular cost, $21.00 + $5.00 fee
| 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
Friday, August 31 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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
Friday, August 31 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry, but bring money for food & drinks.
| The Royal Exchange
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
Friday, August 31 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: $5*
*RSVP via do415 for a 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 pmMovie in the Park: Ice Age | Oakland  FREE
8:30 pmFriday Night Outdoor Dance Party | Oakland Waterfront  FREE
9:00 pmThe Last Days & The Better Maker: Punk-Wave Anti-Pop | SF  FREE
Win Tix: A.A. Bondy: Minimalist Alt Folk | SF
Friday, August 31 – 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular price, $17
| Great American Music Hall
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. ...
9:00 pmDarkly Danceable Pop: A Severe Joy, The Invisible Cities | SF  FREE
Win Tix: Win a Sofa | $499
Friday, August 31 – All Day | Cost: WIN*
*Retail value of prize is $849
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 ...
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