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Sunday, July 17

9:45 amLaborFest 2016: Coit Tower Mural Walk | SF  FREE
2016 Summer Model Train Show & Open House | San Leandro
Sunday, July 17 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| San Leandro Historical Railway Society

> EVENT UPDATE: This event is no longer taking place. The San Leandro Historical Railway Society presents the 2016 Summer Model Train Show & Open House at their historic 117-year-old Southern Pacific Depot from 10 am to 4 pm on July 16-17, 2016. Railroaders of all ages ...

10:00 amLaborFest 2016: San Bruno Mountain Wilderness Walk | Brisbane  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
Rare San Francisco & Alcatraz Historic Exhibits Open House | The Presidio
Sunday, July 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Park Archives and Museum Offices

See seldom seen pieces of San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo history at this rare public viewing  of artifacts that are typically in storage at the GGNRA’s permanent museum collection. Discover items recently recovered from park lands, view rarely-seen FBI artifacts from the 1962 escape from Alcatraz, and learn ...

11:00 amSunday Assembly: Communty Sing & Meetup | Oakland  FREE
Off the Grid: Presidio Picnic & Food Truck Party | SF
Sunday, July 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but bring money for food, drinks and some entertainment.
| Main Post Lawn

EVENT UPDATE – The start date of Presidio Picnic is postponed until further notice. Please check facebook for updates. San Francisco’s largest community picnic, the Presidio Picnic, will return for its much-anticipated ninth season beginning Sunday, March 29 and running through October 25, from 11 ...Every Sunday

11:30 amOutdoor Sculpture Walk | Stanford  FREE
Free Summer Circus Day with Circus Bella | Oakland
Sunday, July 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dimond Park

Circus Bella is excited to announce its triumphant return to the Bay Area Parks from Aug. 26 – Oct. 3, 2021 with its 12th Annual all new, open air, outdoor show: Humorous. A Post-Pandemic Season of Shenanigans! This series of FREE performances, featuring some of the dazzling Circus Talent from the ...

“Eats, Beats & Brews” Block Party: Salsa Dancing, Games & Beer Garden | Berkeley
Sunday, July 17 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Shattuck & Center (Berkeley)

Downtown Berkeley’s Eats, Beats & Brews block party is back with Salsa Sundays featuring live salsa music, along with a Drake’s Brewing outdoor beer garden every third Sunday from 12 noon to 6 pm from June through October. Also, Games of Berkeley will be taking over part ...Monthly

Summer 2016 Open House at Headlands Art Center | Marin
Sunday, July 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Headlands Center for the Arts
The Headlands Center for the Arts invites you to experience their artist spaces and galleries at the Summer Open House 2016 from noon to 5 pm on Sunday, July 17, 2016. Roam the various buildings of the campus, engage with artists in their studios, experience new work ...
1:00 pmMotown Music in the Park | Burlingame  FREE
Free Sailboat Ride Day: Cal Sailing Club | Berkeley
Sunday, July 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cal Sailing Club

The Cal Sailing Club (CSC) offers sailing to the public aboard the fleet of keelboats (large and stable) and dinghies (fast and zippy, but kinda tippy) ten times a year. Whether you are new at sailing or an “old salt,” you can enjoy a spectacular ...

Music of Great Britain: Golden Gate Park Band | Free Sunday Concert
Sunday, July 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Summer Party w/ Free Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream | Dr. Martens
Sunday, July 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dr. Martens (Haight)
It’s National Ice Cream Day. Enjoy complimentary ice cream from Humphry Slocombe. Music by DJ King Tommy all while you shop the latest summer styles from Dr. Martens on Haight Street.
OFJCC Outdoor Fun Area Grand Opening: Demos, Live Music & Carnival Games | Palo Alto
Sunday, July 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Oshman Family JCC (Palo Alto)
The OFJCC is proud to announce the Grand Opening of four new destinations on their campus. The Oasis Play Space – a unique play experience for kids ages 1-10, with gentle hills, tunnels, slides, a climbing structure and benches on which to hang out. Nourish – a Newish ...
Tillamook’s “Free Ice Cream Sundae” Sunday | Stern Grove Festival
Sunday, July 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Stern Grove
To celebrate National Ice Cream Day (Sunday, July 17th) and their really creamy ice cream, Tillamook is taking a delicious twist on #RealFoodSunday inviting locals to indulge in a DIY Ice Cream Sundae bar while staying true to their commitment to real and honest ingredients. Tillamook’s ...
2:00 pmBack to School Fashion Show | SF  FREE
Homebrewing 101: Author Talk, Workshop & Homebrew Sampling | SSF
Sunday, July 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free. Sign up for this event through 650-829-3861.
| South San Francisco Main Library
Join Emma Christensen, food writer, editor and home brewer, as she will teach you the basics of homebrewing, including equipment, ingredients, and recipes. A Q&A will follow the presentation, and a sampling of homebrew. > View event flyer. Sign up for this event through 650-829-3861. Emma Christensen is ...
Joan Osborne’s Soul Revue: Outdoor Concert | Stern Grove Festival
Sunday, July 17 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Stern Grove
GRAMMY-winner Joan Osborne brings her Soul Revue to the Stern Grove Festival stage for an afternoon of Motown classics. Local band John Brothers Piano Company open the show with a mix of early jazz, classical, and blues tunes.
3:00 pm“Picnic in Provence: A Memoir with Recipes” Book Launch | SF  FREE
3:00 pmSF’s “Antique Vibrator Museum” Free Guided Tour Day | Good Vibrations  FREE*
*Free, but you must RSVP at least 72 hours in advance by calling the Polk St. store location at (415) 345-0400.
3:30 pmCuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free, but donations are encouraged.
4:00 pm“The Marriage of Figaro” Comic 18th Century Play in a Park | Berkeley  FREE
Classical Music on the Square: Bayshore Lyric Opera | Redwood City
Sunday, July 17 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Courthouse Square

For the classical music lover, or anyone who appreciates great musical talent, Redwood City continues its free Classical Music Series in 2018. Eric K conducts 60 members of Redwood Symphony in a thrilling concert of popular classics, including Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnole and Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony. A ...

7:30 pmFree Shakespeare in the Park: The Winter’s Tale | Pleasanton  FREE
9:00 pm“Return of the Cypher” Hip-Hop & Beatbox Jam | Boom Boom Room  FREE

Every Sunday

“Heart of the City” Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Heart of the City" Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Heart of the City Farmers Market is a uniquely independent, farmer-operated, nonprofit farmers market located year round on Sundays and Wednesdays in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, rain or shine. Nearly 30 local farmers and artisan food vendors provide a wide selection of fresh local produce, ...
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
With more than 40 vendors, the Jack London Square Farmers Market offers local produce, food craft products, and breakfast and lunch options. The Jack London Square Farmers Market is operated by CUESA at Oakland’s Jack London Square on Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, year ...
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
Every Sunday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP/Donations optional for charity
| Mission Dolores Park
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
WHAT IS “OUT”? Workouts are open to all from a certified personal trainer, Josh Muñoz. We are LGBTQ+ friendly and our group is open to all fitness levels. You will be challenged and supported in a safe, social workout environment. Bring a towel and water and ...
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
Every Sunday – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted.
| 1801 Bush
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
See and learn about the Victorian era architecture of the city’s first suburb on a guided walk from SF City Guides. Victorian Walking Tour Every Sunday | 2 pm 1801 Bush, 1801 Bush St., SF, CA Free, but donations are accepted. On a walk through the neighborhood of Lafayette Square, you’ll ...
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Every Sunday – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Lucky Horseshoe
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Grab that banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, harmonica and autoharp, and head over to The Lucky Horseshoe in Bernal Heights to join in San Francisco’s only Bluegrass Jam on a Sunday afternoon. Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam Every Sunday | 4-7 pm The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Ave., SF, CA FREE Jamming ...
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Every Sunday – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Circus Center
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Experienced juggler or a newbie looking to learn? Come hang out at Juggling Club and collaborate in a fun, low-pressure environment with an experienced Circus Center instructor. All levels are welcome in this club class taught by Jade Ford. Juggling Club Most Sundays | 5-8p Circus Center, 755 Frederick St., ...
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