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Events for August 12, 2016

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Friday, August 12

11:00 amUnique Derique: A Prince Among Clowns | Yerba Buena Gardens  FREE
12:00 pm“Streets of Istanbul” Art Exhibit | Oakland  FREE
12:30 pmLive Jazz Music For Lunchbreak | SF  FREE
1:00 pmStrata: Solo Art Show | Oakland  FREE
2:00 pmLoud At The Library: Vinyl Record Listening Party | Hayward  FREE
3:00 pmFree Sightglass Coffee Cupping | SoMa  FREE*
*Free, but space is limited so an RSVP is requested.
Janky Putt Putt Pre-Burn Happy Hour, DJs & Pop Up Boutiques | Pier 70 The next Pier 70 Happy Hour is Friday, August 12th, 2016. Putt Putt, happy hour drinks & food, live DJs atop The Janky Barge and your favorite playa boutique shopping must-haves. The custom designed Pier 70 Partners Putt Putt course has 18 holes fabricated by local artists. ...
5:00 pmSecond Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael  FREE
5:00 pmVallejo Art Walk | Second Fridays  FREE
Friday Nights at the de Young: “Soundwave” | SF
Friday, August 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Programs are free and open to the public, but does not include admission to the museum's galleries.
| de Young Museum

Four artists probe invisible architecture entangled within the iconic museum built by architects Herzog and de Meuron. Returning artist Matthew Howell’s augmented soundwalk invites participants to explore sonic architecture of varied audio environments in the gardens and perimeter of the Museum. Jeff Cravath activates Turrell’s Three ...Every Friday

“Off the Grid” Friday Night Food Truck Party | Fort Mason
Friday, August 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but bring some cash for food purchases.
| Fort Mason Center

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...

5:00 pmFriday Nights at OMCA: Night Market & Off the Grid | Oakland  $7.50*
*Half-price gallery admission for adults; ages 18 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
2016 Mobile Digital Art & Creativity Summit: Grand Opening Party | Palo Alto
Friday, August 12 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Palo Alto Art Center
Mobile Digital Art & Creativity Summit presents a packed program of workshops, seminars and masterclasses attracting artists and educators from across the country Free, but an RSVP is required. Join for an interactive evening of live mobile art painting, music and food. Win various door prizes and mingle ...
5:30 pmConcert at the Cove | Alameda  FREE*
*Free, but bring money for food and drinks.
6:00 pm“Connection” Art Opening | SF  FREE
6:00 pmBerkeley Critical Mass | 2nd Fridays  FREE
Candlelight Labyrinth Walk & Live Music | Grace Cathedral
Friday, August 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations are welcome
| Grace Cathedral

Walk the labyrinth by candlelight and music and pray for peace in our hearts and peace in the world. We offer an introduction to the labyrinth every month and feature a musician playing live music. The musician this month is Amber Field, who will play her ...Monthly

6:00 pmFree Veggie Dinner Night | SF  FREE
“Gleason” Friday Night Free Film Showing | Berkeley “Radd3” developers of the VR Football simulation Dimetime would like to invite you to see Gleason this Friday in Berkeley with the tickets on them. They would like to ask that you follow them on twitter @Radd3VR so they can send you a direct message if ...
6:00 pm“Millennials Ruin Everything”: Free Comedy & Oysters Night | El Rio  FREE*
*Free, suggested donation $5
6:00 pm2nd Friday Art Walk: “Estuary Art Attack” | Oakland & Alameda  FREE
Candlelight Labyrinth Walk & Live Music | Grace Cathedral
Friday, August 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but a donation is suggested.
| Grace Cathedral

One evening a month (usually the second Friday, but not always), Grace Cathedral invites you to walk the labyrinth by candlelight and music and pray for peace in our hearts and peace in the world. The walk is hosted by the Labyrinth Guild. Always check the Labyrinth website for ...Monthly

Free Port of Oakland Harbor Tours & Giant Cranes | Oakland
Friday, August 12 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
| Jack London Square

Take a free 90-minute narrated harbor tour (May to October). Visitors will learn about the Port, its operations and economic impact on the region. Harbor tours provide a unique vantage point because marine terminals are closed to the public. The excursions are a great way to ...

6:30 pmTeen Science Night: Party With Kids Your Age | SF  FREE
SF Zine Fest’s Live Reading & Interview Battle | SF
Friday, August 12 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This event is free, but you must register at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2586011
| Patreon HQ
San Francisco Zine Fest, Northern California’s oldest and largest DIY publishing festival, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special live event at Patreon HQ. Join the SFZF organizers, artists and fans to watch some of the Bay Area’s favorite zinesters read their work and ...
6:30 pm“Art of Rock & Roll” Opening Reception | Alameda  FREE
6:30 pmGrotto Free Comedy Night: Free Drinks & Snacks | Sports Basement Bryant  FREE*
*Free, but there is a suggested donation of $5.
6:30 pmCinema In The Park: “My Fair Lady” | El Cerrito  FREE*
*Bring tickets to win prizes.
Free Beach Concert: Foghat | Santa Cruz
Friday, August 12 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Rewarded with seven Gold records, one Platinum record, and one Double-Platinum record. Foghat has never stopped touring and recording. Today’s version has been together for 10 years since the passing of Lonesome Dave. They continue to tour relentlessly because they just love to play and after ...
6:30 pmFree Moonlight Movies: Inside Out | Danville  FREE
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