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Saturday, August 10

“Living Newspaper: Extra Extra”: Public Performance Art & Workshop | SF
Saturday, August 10 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free public performances. Free workshops, but an RSVP is required for each.
| Newspaper Kiosk (SF)

Southern Exposure presents Living Newspaper: Extra Extra, the first West Coast public performance project from internationally recognized artist Liz Magic Laser. From August 7-11, 2013, Laser and her collaborators will stage public performances inspired by daily newspaper headlines around a newspaper kiosk in downtown SF in the morning ...

Oceanside Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour | Outer Sunset
Saturday, August 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for San Francisco residents. You must fill out a tour request form ahead of time to join.
| Oceanside Wastewater Treatment Plant

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission invites you to take a free tour of the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant to find out how your sewer system works. Free, but an RSVP is required at least two days in advance. You’ll learn about the history of wastewater treatment ...

Discover Treasure Island Day | 2013 Free Lecture Series
Saturday, August 10 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | Treasure Island Historic Building One
Aug. 10: One Happening Square Mile: Where in San Francisco can you find wineries, artists’ studios, a sound stage, a job training center , annual music and rowing festivals, a monthly flea market, an airport control tower and the best views of San Francisco’s ...
All DayPerforming Diaspora Symposium & Bhangra Dance | SoMa  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
11:00 am2nd Saturday Kundalini Yoga, Hooping & Kirtan | Dolores Park  FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted to help out hosts with costs associated with event. Sliding scale $10-$20.
11:00 amFerry Plaza Farmers Market: Free Seasonal Cooking Demos | SF  FREE
11:00 amFree Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park  FREE
49ers Fan Fest 2013 | Candlestick Park
Saturday, August 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets are free to email list subscribers, but are now SOLD OUT.
 | Candlestick Park
The San Francisco 49ers will hold their third annual Fan Fest presented by HP at Candlestick Park from noon to 4 pm on Saturday, August 10, 2013. Fans of all ages are welcome to join the 49ers for an up-close experience, as the team holds its only public ...
Party in Parks: Pinball, DJs & PBR Giveaways | Haight
Saturday, August 10 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free For Everyone (21+ for drinking)
 | Free Gold Watch
PBR, Free Gold Watch, Uptown Almanac and Wing Wings present “Party In Parks,” a free party for everyone not at a major music festival from noon to 5 pm on Saturday, August 10, 2013. There will be giveaways, and complimentary custom tees, beer and tasty treats provided ...
12:00 pmWild Oakland: Pollinators Talk & Bee Hotel Tour | Lake Merritt  FREE
Eco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF
Saturday, August 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The School Farm

Come join a volunteer work party at The School Farm every second Saturday from noon to 4 pm to lend a hand and learn about farm work. All skill levels and abilities are welcome, even for moral support and comic relief. They will provide some ...Monthly

Spirit of ’45: WWII Cars, Clothes & Swing Dancing | San Jose
Saturday, August 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*General Admission: $5. City Parking: $6. WWII Veterans: FREE
 | History Park San Jose in Kelley Park
Celebrate the end of WWII, the 1940s, and the greatest generation with a day full of music, dancing, memorabilia, and fun for the whole family from noon to 5 pm on August, 10, 2013. The 14 acre History Park is transported back to the summer of 1945 ...
Win: 2013 Nike Women’s Marathon: Sold Out | SF
Enter by: Saturday, August 10 – All Day | Cost: WIN*
*Win an entry to the sold out Nike Women's Marathon. Regular cost was $200 per entry.
Entries into the Nike Women’s Marathon on October 20, 2013 are all sold out, but two lucky FunCheap readers will win an entry into the race from FunCheapSF and Lombardi Sports. Want another chance to win? On August 10, 2013, Lombardi Sports will be raffling entries ...
March on Washington & Chinese Americans: Discussion | SF
Saturday, August 10 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinese Historical Society
The Chinese Historical Society of America is taking part in the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington by holding a conversation about the march that changed lives forever at 1 pm on August 10, 2013. Joining them will be Charlie Chin, Laurene Wu McClain, and Steve ...
1:00 pmSaturday Stroll Art Walk | Oakland  FREE
America’s Cup Challenger Semi-Finals: Italy v. Sweden | Pier 27
Saturday, August 10 – 1:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Food, drinks, and bleacher seats are available for purchase.
 | America's Cup Park
The Semi Finals will be between Luna Rossa Challenge (Italy) and Artemis Racing (Sweden). It will be a best out of seven races. There will be two-boat races. Whoever wins will face New Zealand in the LV Finals.
2:00 pmThe Savage Garden: Carnivorous Plants Talk | Berkeley  FREE
2:00 pm$5 Double Feature Film Night: “Rebel Without A Cause” | Danville  $5*
*$3 for children/seniors, $5 for adults
3:00 pmFree “Punk & Rock N Roll” Saturdays & $3 Drinks | Thee Parkside  FREE
3:00 pm“Live in the Castro” Piano Rock Performance | Jane Warner Plaza  FREE
4:00 pmFree Outdoor BBQ | Lucky 13  FREE*
*Free, but but please tip the chef and buy a drink too.
6:00 pmSaturday Night Bingo: Jell-O Shots & $50 Bar Tab | The Riptide  FREE*
*Free to play, but bring cash for drinks.
7:00 pmHot to Cold Type: Letterpress & Photocomposition Talk | SF  FREE*
*RSVP is appreciated, but not required.
7:00 pmUkulele Love-In: Concert, Lessons & Group Sing-A-Long | Oakland  $5*
*Sliding scale $5-$10
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2013: Macbeth | Redwood City
Saturday, August 10 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Sequoia High School

For the 37th season of Shakespeare in the Park, SF Shakes will present a production of “As You Like It.” Having produced “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to wide acclaim in 2018, this summer the company turns to a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy “As ...

Film Night in the Park: “Lincoln” | San Anselmo
Saturday, August 10 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated.
 | Creek Park
Stephen Spielberg’s epic historical drama, Lincoln, covers the last four months of President Lincoln’s life. Daniel Day-Lewis won the Oscar for his portrayal of the (spoiler alert) doomed President.
“Oakland Nights…Live” Late Night Talk Show | Oakland
Saturday, August 10 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*First come, first served; they often fill up and have to turn away people.
 | Sudo Room

Featured on August 10, 2013: David Cohen hosts Smooch Talk Live interview w/ Andy Sturdevant of Salon Saloon The Upper Middle West’s #1 Live Action Arts Magazine TalkshowWithinATalkShow – David Enos interviews your hosts Monthly

8:30 pmFree Comedy Showcase & Dance Party | Berkeley  FREE
2013 Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing Party | San Jose
Saturday, August 10 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Calero Reservoir
Come spend an evening under the shooting stars of the annual Perseids Meteor Shower in San Jose’s Calero Reservoir from 8:30-11:30 pm on Saturday, August 10, 2013. Meet at the reservoir parking lot before 11:30 pm. Bring a flashlight with a red lens or cellophane cover. For ...
9:30 pmHella Gay Dance Party | Oakland  $5*
*Each month is a fundraiser for a different local non-profit organization.

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
Every Saturday – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Tour is free, they pass out a donation envelope at the end of the tour if you choose to donate.
 | Ferry Building
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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