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Saturday, August 31

America’s Cup “Art in the Park” Live Painting Festival | Pier 27
Saturday, August 31 – All Day | Cost: FREE | America's Cup Park
All are invited to the America’s Cup Park on Saturday, August 31, 2013, as local artists of all ages capture on canvas the Summer of Racing. Dozens of artists will fan out along the waterfront to paint landscape images of America’s Cup on the San ...
10:00 amOakland Chinatown: Free 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
Pedal Powered Tour of Green Infrastructure | SF Join the SF Public Utilities Commission and friends for a pedal-powered tour of the City’s newest and upcoming green infrastructure installations on August 31, 2013. Free, but an RSVP is required. Space is extremely limited; if you can’t make it after you sign up, please let them ...

All Day“Karma Cinema” Pay-What-You-Wish Movie Month: Final Day | The New Parkway  $1*
*Pay-What-You-Wish for your movie tickets for all of August 2013 and 30% will be donated to their four non-profit Karma Partners
Puppet Show | Yerba Buena Gardens
Saturday, August 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
The Caterpillar Puppets star the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, the singing Gunnywolf, and Amadeus, the very shy Artist Mouse who sketches a lucky audience member at every show. There are two shows: 11-11:30 am and 12:15-12:45 pm
11:00 amFree Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park  FREE
11:00 amFerry Plaza Farmers Market: Free Seasonal Cooking Demos | SF  FREE
Toad & Salmon’s “Chili Bowl” 2013: Cook-Off & Skateboard Tournament | SF
Saturday, August 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Potrero del Sol Park
2014 Update – We’ve been told by the promoters that the Chili Bowl is not taking place for 2014. Local skateboarding legends Toad & Salmon will host their 9th annual “Chili Bowl” cook out and skate-off at La Raza Skatepark in Potrero del Sol Park from 11 am ...
All DayFestf*ck IV: Outdoor Punk Music Festival | SF  FREE*
*Admission is free, but please BYOB and BBQ.
1:00 pmSaturday Stroll Art Walk | Oakland  FREE
2013 Soap Making Party & Free Snacks | Point Richmond
Saturday, August 31 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Nova Studio
The Nova Studio, a small bath and body product maker in the cozy community of Point Richmond, is having their 10th Anniversary Party from 1-4 pm on Saturday, August 31, 2013 Meet other local product makers, showcase and swap your soaps, win something in the free ...
2:00 pm$5 Double Feature Film Night: “American Graffiti” | Danville  $5*
*$5 for adults, $3 for children/seniors
2:00 pmFree Shakespeare in the Park 2013: Macbeth | Presidio  FREE
4:00 pmFree Outdoor BBQ | Lucky 13  FREE*
*Free, but but please tip the chef and buy a drink too.
Fortinbras: Not (Quite) Shakespeare in the Park | Berkeley
Saturday, August 31 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required. Call 510-649-5999 to reserve a seat (seating begins at 3 pm).
| John Hinkel Park

The Actors Ensemble of Berkeley presents Fortinbras, a comical play performed at John Hinkel Park in North Berkeley at 4 pm on August 31, September 1 and 2, 2013. Free,  but first come first served – RSVPs are accepted. Call 510-649-5999 to reserve a seat (seating begins ...

6:00 pmSaturday Night Bingo: Jell-O Shots & $50 Bar Tab | The Riptide  FREE*
*Free to play, but bring cash for drinks.
Outdoor Daydream Folk & Orchestral Rock Concert: Battlehooch | San Jose
Saturday, August 31 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Pedro Square Market
Spend the evening outdoors jamming out to rock concert in downtown San Jose. Daydream Nation | August 31, 2013 Lineup: Battlehooch: San Francisco Orchestral Rock David Knight: San Jose Electronic Folk Cado: San Jose Folk
Win Tix: Cal Football 2013 Opening Game vs: #22 Northwestern | Berkeley
Saturday, August 31 – 7:30 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Tickets start at $19
| California Memorial Stadium
A new era of Cal football begins over Labor Day Weekend as the Golden Bears take on No. 22 Northwestern in the 2013 season opener in a nationally televised game on ESPN2. Be part of the crowd at the first game of the Sonny Dykes era, ...
7:30 pmFree Stand-Up: MTV’s Girl Code’s Jeff Dye & Jessimae Peluso | Cobb’s Comedy Club  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required. Call the Cobb's Comedy Club box office (open Wed-Sun, 4-6 pm) at 415-928-4320, and mention "FunCheap" to reserve two free tickets. Two drink minimum and 18+ only.
Outdoor Yoga & Movie Night: Chris Rock’s “Good Hair” | Oakland
Saturday, August 31 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ace Hardware (Laurel)

Laurel Outdoor Movies is showing Chris Rock‘s Good Hair on Saturday, August 31, 2013. In Good Hair, Chris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles. Come early and experience a mini yoga break by Anasa Yoga before settling into the movie. Monthly

Free A’s Post-Game Fireworks Show: Green Day Themed | Oakland
Saturday, August 31 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch the fireworks outside of the Coliseum. Game tickets are extra
| Oakland Coliseum
Have the time of your life on August 31, 2013 with Green Day themed fireworks. If you do buy Field Level ticket for the game, they have an offer for a free, spiffy co-branded Green Day and A’s cap for the true East Bay soul. The game ...
9:00 pmSpilt Milk DJ Night | Lower Haight  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. $5 at the door.
Get Yucked Up: Free Comedy Night | Inner Richmond
Saturday, August 31 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dirty Trix Saloon

They’re back once again with a special installment of Get Yucked Up free comedy night at Dirty Trix on August 31, 2013. Headliner: Jules Posner Jesse Hett Josef Anolin Joe Gorman hosted by Andrew Holmgren Jules Posner performs all over the country, having headlined shows from New York to Los Angeles ...Every Thursday

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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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