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Saturday, June 15

10:00 amNew Era / New Politics: Free Oakland Guided Walking Tours | Summer 2013  FREE*
*Reservations are recommended by leaving a message on the Tours’ 24-hour hotline at (510) 238-3234 or via email to aallen@oaklandnet.com
Bay Area History Talk & Tour: Historic Movie Theatres | El Cerrito
Saturday, June 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rialto Cinemas Cerrito
Celebrate the Bay Area’s movie-going past – and its present. Learn about the grand movie palaces that once dotted the landscape and those that still remain. Mourn the loss of many neighborhood theaters, while touring a historic theater that was resurrected in 2006 after 40 years ...
10:00 amFarmers Market Seafood Celebration | Ferry Building  FREE
Win Tix: 2013 Marin Art Festival | San Rafael
Saturday, June 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular price, $10 each or 2-for-1 ($5 each). Free for kids 14 and under.
| Lagoon Park
The annual Marin Art Festival showcases the finest arts and crafts in Marin in an extraordinary setting prompting some of the artists call it “the most beautiful art festival in America,” and “a lawn party for the arts.” Entertainment includes world, R&B, rock and jam ...

Free Snapple Week: Final Day | 7-Eleven
Saturday, June 15 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free with iphone or android app from 7-eleven. While supplies last
| 7-Eleven (Participating Stores)

It’s allegedly “National Iced Tea Day” on June 10, 2013, so 7-Eleven and Snapple want to give you some free iced tea all week (June 10-15, 2013). The only catch? You have to download the 7-Eleven app on android or iphone to redeem. National Iced Tea ...

Blood Drive: Free World War Z Tickets & Zombie Sketches | Cartoon Art Museum
Saturday, June 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Zombie sketches are free to the public. Donations to the museum are gladly accepted.
| Cartoon Art Museum
All blood donors will receive advanced screening passes to World War Z and the first 10 people to donate will receive a pair of reserved seats. After donating, get a sketch of yourself as a zombie by celebrity cartoon artists. Free, but you’ll need to donate blood to ...
11:00 amFerry Plaza Farmers Market: Free Seasonal Cooking Demos | SF  FREE
2013 “King of the County” BBQ & Music Festival | Martinez
Saturday, June 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and parking. Bring money for food, drinks and activities. No pets allowed.
| Martinez Waterfront Park

Come to the 13th Annual “King of the County” BBQ & Music Festival featuring live bands, tons of vendors and amateur BBQ contests at Martinez Waterfront Park on June 15-16, 2019. Music starts at 11 am. This BBQ extravaganza and music oriented event is an all-in-one outdoor ...

Free Polaroid Portrait Project | SoMa
Saturday, June 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Freespace 2.0
Stop by for a free photoshoot in front of Freespace. Folks walking by will be able to receive a free polaroid portrait.
12:00 pmFree Mimosa Saturday at Rickshaw Bags | SF  FREE*
*Free mimosas until they run out.
12:00 pmPhilosophy Walk Through Philosopher’s Way: “Happiness” | McLaren Park  FREE*
*Free, but donations accepted.
Jericho: Urban Nerf Gun Spy Game | Hayes Valley
Saturday, June 15 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE with RSVP via Meetup.com
| Patricia's Green

Jericho is an urban spy game with Nerf guns played sneaky in public settings all over SF like malls and parks, where everyone assumes the role of a spy like a giant secret game of Capture the Flag. Each team of “agents” will carry out ...

1:00 pmSaturday Stroll Art Walk | Oakland  FREE
Hawaiian Hula Festival | Yerba Buena Gardens
Saturday, June 15 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu, Patrick Makuakane’s dynamic and much loved Hawaiian dance company, returns to Yerba Buena Gardens for a visually and aurally captivating rich blend of traditional and contemporary forms of hula, showcasing signature pieces and audience favorites in the hula kahiko, ...
2013 Papapalooza Festival: DJs, Grafitti Art & Kung Fu Demos | Oakland
Saturday, June 15 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mosswood Park
Join the first annual Papapalooza, a Father’s Day event celebrating all families on June 15, 2013 at Mosswood Park in Oakland and organized by such local parenting luminaries as Weyland Southon (KPFA‘s Father Figures), Tomas Moniz (Rad Dad Zine) and Airial Clark (The Sex-Positive Parent). The event ...
Local 123 Cafe Anniversary Bash: Free Bubbly & Bubble Party | Berkeley
Saturday, June 15 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Local 123
Come celebrate Local 123’s first four years of coffee and community. It just so happens to be their 1st anniversary at Flowerland Albany coffee trailer too, so there is some serious partying to do. Saturday, June 15, 2013 |  2-4 pm Garden party at Flowerland Albany Free bubbly ...
Clothing Swap ‘n Sew Party & Fashion Show | SoMa
Saturday, June 15 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Freespace 2.0
Bring your old clothes and sewing supplies, then join in and swap clothes (for keeps) or cut them up and create something new. Turn your new finds into rad costumes. Then stick around for a fashion runway show at 6:30 pm. Remaining clothes will be donated.
Robot Dance Party Saturday | Dolores Park
Saturday, June 15 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dolores Park
A special Saturday edition of Robot Dance Party in Dolores Park.
2:00 pmGuided Gallery District Tour: Installation Art | Oakland  FREE
The Dandy Warhols: Free In Store Concert | Amoeba SF
Saturday, June 15 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Amoeba Music (SF)
See The Dandy Warhols perform at Amoeba San Francisco on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The Dandy Warhols are American alternative rock band, often compared to the druggy psychedelic pop of the Velvet Underground.
5-Hour Travelling Dance & Performance Crawl | SF
Saturday, June 15 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | 32 Page Street

He Moved Swiftly is a site-specific performance by Amara Tabor-Smith about the life and work of choreographer Ed Mock. Traveling through multiple locations in San Francisco, Tabor-Smith conjures the spirit of Ed: a black, gay artist whose untimely death from AIDS in the 1980s left a ...

Free DIY: San Francisco Tote Bag | Excelsior Mobile craft workshop, GoGo Craft, will show you how to make your very own customized tote bag that is perfect for carrying your library books or shopping at your local farmer’s market. Free, but an RSVP and confirmation is required to excmgr@sfpl.org or by calling (415) 355-2868. Space is limited to ...
4:00 pm2013 Ojai North Festival: Music Documentary Screening | Berkeley  FREE
6:00 pmSaturday Night Bingo: Jell-O Shots & $50 Bar Tab | The Riptide  FREE*
*Free to play, but bring cash for drinks.
6:00 pm2013 Ojai North Music Festival: Artist Talk | Berkeley  FREE
PBR Art Show & Free Beer | Art Attack SF
Saturday, June 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Art Attack SF
Art Attack SF and Pabst Blue Ribbon present a PBR Art Submission Show, “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beerholder.” Artists from the Bay Area, across the nation, and Japan will be submitting artwork to the Pabst Art Contest at 6 pm on Saturday, June ...
Win Tix: Dispatch with Guster: All-American Rock & Radiant Harmonies | Greek Theatre
Saturday, June 15 – 7:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular price, $41 each, not including surcharges.
| Greek Theatre (UC Berkeley)
How Dispatch became one of the biggest draws on the live music scene – with no label, airplay or press coverage – is a remarkable story. The band’s first full-length studio album in 12 years, Circles Around the Sun is all-American rock and roll and delivers the gutsy ...
Adobe Books: Going Away Party & Free Book Giveaway | Mission Dist.
Saturday, June 15 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for books and tips
| Adobe Books
Adobe Books is finally closing its doors on 16th Street on Saturday night, June 15, 2013 and they’re throwing a big Going Away party for themsleves. Expect a night of memories, we’re told lots of free books, live music, some nibbles, maybe a DJ. This ...
Conspiracy of Beards: 30 Men Sing Leonard Cohen A Cappella | SoMa
Saturday, June 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Freespace 2.0
As the Conspiracy of Beards’ 10th anniversary season comes to a close, the men of the 30-piece Leonard Cohen a cappella group have one last performance before taking the summer off, and this one is completely free and is going to be unique. The evening will start ...
1st Annual California Youth Circus Festival | SF
Saturday, June 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Circus Center

Celebrate youth participation in the circus arts in California through the first annual California Youth Circus Festival on June 14-15, 2013. Free, but an RSVP is required. While not a competition, a panel of administrators and educators from local circus arts organizations will provide valuable ...

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday. Free Community Yoga Class Every Saturday | 10 am Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA FREE Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome. Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form. You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
| The Basement
"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 ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"Critical Hit" Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong. Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
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