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Events for August 8, 2015

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Saturday, August 8

8:00 am“Cars and Coffee”: Exotic & Muscle Car Meetup | Treasure Island  FREE*
*Free for spectators. Car exhibitors will be charged $5 and will receive a free cup of coffee.
9:00 amHistoric, Art Deco Hamilton Building Patio Sale | SF  FREE
10:00 amFree Summer Walking Tours | Victorian-Era Oakland  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
10:00 amOceanside Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour | Outer Sunset  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
Win Tix: The Summer Crystal Fair | Walnut Creek
Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Funcheapers pay just $6 (that's $2 off the regular price of $8) Tickets good for admission both days.
| Civic Park Community Center (Walnut Creek)
The Summer Contra Costa Crystal Fair is a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, jewelry, and the healing arts. It takes place six times a year in two different locations. With around 40 vendors at each show, there are thousands of items available at affordable prices. Vendors from ...
Hello Kitty Cake Truck Returns to San Francisco | Fort Mason
Saturday, August 8 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Bring money for Hello Kitty goodies of course.
| Fort Mason Center

The roving Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be making an appearance in Northern California. There will have tasty treats and super cute merch. Upcoming 2019 Bay Area appearances include: June 1, 2019: Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek (in the Event Plaza near Macy’s) from 10 ...

Andy Goldsworthy at the Presidio: A Guided Sculpture Hike | SF
Saturday, August 8 – 10:30 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required
| Main Post (Presidio)

Did you know that the Presidio is home to the largest collection of Andy Goldsworthy sculptures on public view in North America? Join the Presidio Trust for a guided hike that will visit each of park’s four installations by the world-renowned artist: Spire (2008), Wood ...Monthly

11:00 am7th Annual Mill Valley Dog Show | North Bay  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is appreciated.
11:00 amTraditional Americana Songs in The Park | Mountain View  FREE
11:00 amCanela Bistro Chef Mat Schuster Demo & Tasting | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market  FREE
“Jack of All Trades” Indie Craft & Antique Market | Jack London Square
Saturday, August 8 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square

The Jack of All Trades Market has been canceled as of January 2018 – Check out an even bigger event at TreasureFest. Brought to you by the same people who produce the Treasure Island Flea, the Jack of All Trades Market features a curated mix of nearly 100 local ...

GAMAGO Rare Toy Warehouse Sale: Once Every 15 Years | SF
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | GAMAGO Warehouse 335 8th St San Francisco CA
This is a once-in-15-years event at the GAMAGO warehouse at 335 8th St at Folsom in SF’s SoMa neighborhood. You’ll have unprecedented access to their collection of archives, one-of-a-kind samples, rare toys, even rarer prints, and a huge selection of amazing products spanning the entire 15 ...
11:30 amDrought: Its Consequences for Your Garden | Mountain View  FREE
12:00 pmThe Sketchbook Project 2015 Tour | SF  FREE
Eco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF
Saturday, August 8 – 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

12:00 pmHistory for Half Pints: Build A Flying Machine | California Historical Society  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required. Otherwise , $5 at the door.
Aesop Amuck: Silly Storytelling Musical Adventure | Hayward
Saturday, August 8 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All shows are free though donations are gratefully accepted.
| Hayward Memorial Park

A merry band of actors will pull up in a FluxWagon, unfold their stage before your very eyes, and perform for you and yours their wildly delightful adaptation of Aesop’s Fables, with live original music, plenty of pratfalls, and all sorts of silliness. Free, but donations are ...

1:00 pmLiving in the Shadows of Exclusion: Marriage Equality | SF  FREE
“Cinco de Urban” Bazaar Birthday Bash & DIY Pinata Making | SF
Saturday, August 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Local Take (Castro)
Urban Bazaar is celebrating Cinco de Urban by having a fun crafternoon in their backyard to commemorate five wonderful years in the Inner Sunset from 1-6:30 pm on August 8, 2015. Join Erin, of Feed the Fish Co., as she guides you on creative craftiness to make mini ...
2:00 pmDowntown Campbell Second Saturdays: Music, Art & Food  FREE
2:00 pmMountain Lake Science Saturdays | Presidio  FREE
2:00 pmCody Vrosh: Live Watercolor Painting | Santa Clara  FREE
2:00 pmSan Francisco Mime Troupe’s “Freedomland” | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free, but donation is suggested.
2:00 pm“Deep” Book Discussion with The Author | SF  FREE
4:00 pmDark Room: New Work by Emerging Filmmakers | SF  $7.50*
*Cost includes admission, a raffle ticket and free pizza and juice
“14 Rapid: Transit & Transition” Mission Themed Art & Performances | SF
Saturday, August 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 2293 Mission Street
As Root Division prepares to open their new 13,000 square foot facility at 1131 Mission St. to the public in September, in August they are presenting their second Saturday exhibition offsite in the heart of the old Mission District neighborhood. In 14 Rapid: Transit and Transition, twelve artists consider the ...
6:00 pmThe Small Show Art Exhibit | Redwood  FREE
6:00 pm“Into the Wild” Opening Reception | Oakland  FREE
Spontaneous Storytelling & Free Drinks Night | Oakland
Saturday, August 8 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Layover

UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been canceled. It’s a storytelling event where the point is to meet each other. At this one-of-a-kind, participatory event, you’ll have a chance to meet cool people as well as listen to real-life stories without notes or ...

7:30 pmFree Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo & Juliet | Redwood City  FREE

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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