Events for August 19, 2016
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2016 Pokémon World Championships | SF
Before Pokémon Go, there was just Pokémon. Players from more than 35 countries will converge in San Francisco for the 2016 Pokémon World Championships from August 19–21.
The Pokémon World Championships will feature players who qualified throughout the 2016 Championship Series season, all competing to be ...
Sing Along to Venezuela’s Songs | Yerba Buena Gardens
Even in South America, Venezuela’s musical riches tend to be overshadowed by the styles of neighboring Colombia, Brazil and Argentina. But in the Bay Area, the nation’s fabulous cultural wealth, with its fertile intermingling of indigenous, European and African influences, has found bountiful expression through ...
Tony Bennett’s 90th Birthday Celebration & Statue Unveiling | Nob Hill
In recognition of internationally renowned singer, painter and civic leader Tony Bennett’s contributions to San Francisco, the city will honor him by dedicating a statue in celebration of his 90th birthday.
Join in for a free public dedication and unveiling of the 8-foot-tall bronze sculpture of Tony ...
| All Day | Free Admission Fridays at Lindsay Wildlife Experience | Walnut Creek | FREE* *Free admission to all visitors on every third Friday.
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Pokémon World Championship Party: Can You Catch Them All? | SF
The Pokémon World Championships are taking place Aug. 19-21st in SF.
To celebrate, the RazerStore invites all Pokémon lovers for a viewing party in store throughout the day. Come by to watch livestreams of the event, play pokémon with others, and to enter raffles and win ...
| 12:00 pm | Rooftop Garden Concert: Soul/Hip Hop | Oakland | FREE |
Win Tix: SF’s 60,000 Sq Foot Mini Golf Course | Pier 70
Come play on one of the West Coast’s largest indoor miniature golf courses popping up for two months this summer.
> Save $3 on Mini Golf: Mention FUNCHEAP at the Kiosk and pay just $12 instead of $15.
This custom-designed Pier 70 Putt Putt course includes 18 unique indoor holes fabricated by ...
| 5:00 pm | Friday 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.
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Friday Nights at the de Young: Live Music & Art | SF
James Turrell’s “Three Gems” open during Friday Nights! Barbro Osher Sculpture Garden 5:00 pm Visit James Turrell’s Three Gems in the Osher Sculpture Garden during its optimal viewing time—at sunset. Open 5–8:45 pm. Media Art-Making Station Buchanan Court 6:00 pm Every week, Friday Nights at the de Young offers art-making activities to encourage everyone ...Every Friday
“The Sound of Music” Movie Night & Sing-along | Berkeley
Bring as many people as you can and join for an evening of singing and fun movie night as they play the award-winning movie, The Sound of Music.
Costumes are optional. Admission is free; your donation of canned foods will benefit the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
Free refreshments will ...
Free Beach Concert: Smash Mouth | Santa Cruz
Formed in San Jose, California in 1994, the American rock band Smash Mouth has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide.
Along with their number one hits “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “All Star,” they have consistently impacted radio with other hits like “Then the Morning ...
| 6:30 pm | Bike About Town: A Leisurely Ride | Albany | FREE |
Startup Basecamp’s Motel Launch Party & Open Bar | SF
Calling all entrepreneurs, startup professionals, investors and digital nomads!
Join them to celebrate the launch of Startup Basecamp’s new Motel location in the heart of San Francisco. Come enjoy music, drinks and network with other like-minded individuals building great things. The event is open bar and ...
| 7:00 pm | Bicycle Art Salon | Oakland | FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required by contacting the organizers via email to bicycleartsalon@gmail.com or phone at 510-230-8270.
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Poetry, Hip-hop & Live Music Inspired By Lauryn Hill | Berkeley
Hope Nights, in association with Lyrical Opposition presents, That Thing: The Re-Education of Lauryn Hill. Come see this one-of-a-kind artistic showcase, where multi-talented artists from all over the Bay Area will perform original work inspired by the genius of Lauryn Hill that has influenced music ...
New Belgium Clips: Beer & Film Fest in the Park | Oakland
In its seventh fabulous year, Clips Beer and Film Tour is a beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show that’s coming to 16 cities coast-to-coast, including Oakland on Friday, August 19, 2016.
New Belgium took their love for beer and film and put them together in this one-of-a-New-Belgium-kind event. You’ll get ...
| 7:30 pm | Movies Under the Stars: “Aladdin” | Walnut Creek | FREE* *Admission is free, but you can help support the program with a $2 donation per person.
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San Jose Bike Party: Summer of Love Ride
San Jose Bike Party is a place to ride bikes, make friends, and have a good time every third Friday of each month at 8 pm. San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, but they are hidden in the suburban sprawl. It’s time ...Monthly
Chillarious: Free Wine & Stand Up Comedy In a Mattress Store | Berkeley
Chillarious” is the only comedy showcase where you can enjoy the Bay Area’s best comedic talent while lounging luxuriously on mattresses and pillows.
Admission is free and some drinks will be provided, but you can also bring your own beer. They insist on no dark alcohol though (i.e. red ...
| 8:00 pm | Seduction Feroce: Burlesque & Drag Variety Show | Oakland | $7* *$7 when you mention Funcheap at the door; otherwise, tickets are $10. 21+
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“Dancing Under the Stars” Outdoor Line Dancing Party | Jack London Square
Jack London Square announced that after a successful 10 years, its popular Dancing Under the Stars summer dance series will expand to Live on the Square, a free festival featuring offering additional entertainment, food, and fun in addition to the weekly dance lessons. Live on the Square will ...
Win Tix: Tom Petty Tribute “Petty Theft” | Slims
If you love tribute bands, particularly those with clever names, free fall on down to Slim’s for Petty Theft, the world’s best Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers tribute band.
> Get Tickets – $15.00
It’s like seeing the real thing, only way less money and people. Also featuring ...
Win Tix: Heavy Metal Stoner Rock “Zed” | Bottom of the Hill
No bell bottoms, wizard sleeves, or hip huggers for this crew. It’s a barrage of head-bobbing, air-guitaring, hip-shaking, blues-driven rock as delivered by the bastards of rock & roll.
> Get Tickets – $10 Adv / $12 Door
A sound based on core principles of the blues, ...
That ’80s Show: The Ultimate ’80s Dance Party | SF
Please note that this event is no longer taking place. That ’80s Show is the ultimate ’80s party. Every 3rd Friday of the month DJ Dave Paul breaks down the ’80s and reconstructs the decade at Neck of the Woods. Bust out your retro gear be ...Monthly
Bring A Deconstructed “Boeing 747” to Burning Man: Pre-Burn Party Fundraiser | Public Works
Have you heard about the 747 heading to the Playa this year? It’s really happening. It’s going to be epic. And you can be a part of bringing this awesome project to life with the crew from Big Imagination. Ladies and gentlemen, the Captain has turned ...
Win Tix: John Caparulo (NBC’s Tonight Show) Comedy Night | Cobb’s
Some of you gentle readers will remember John Caparulo as the under-dressed everyman on E!’s Chelsea Lately. These days, Cap, is going around making waves in America’s best comedy clubs.
> Get Tickets – $22.75
His sharp, funny comedy has taken him to such places as The Tonight ...
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Free Bad-Ass Morning Workout: Conquer SF’s Hills | Every Friday
Every Friday morning at 6:30 am, gather at a different San Francisco hill for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city.
The hills change each week (it might be Alamo Square, Moraga Steps, Twin Peaks, Lombard…), but expect ...
CANCELLED: Friday Farmers Market & Bazaar | UN Plaza
UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus concerns, this event has been cancelled temporarily.
Every Friday from 7am to 4pm, UN Plaza will feature the best of San Francisco. Grab fresh fruits and veggies, buy gifts from local vendors, and grab lunch at delicious food stalls representing cuisine from ...
Free “Oysters on the Half Shell” Fridays | El Rio
El Rio, a neighborhood dive in the deep Mission, gives away free Oysters on the half shell from local folks in Tomales Bay, every Friday at 5:30 pm. Arrive on time, they go fast.
And get your drink on with happy hour on Friday from 5-8 pm ...
Big Mood Comedy: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show | Oakland
Big Mood Comedy is an intimate standup comedy show featuring the best local and touring comics every Friday upstairs at Oakland’s very own Legionnaire Saloon.
Hosted by Hayley Beacon, Jordan Thewlis, and Jeff Dean. Free cookies.
Please note that from February 7th, the shows happens every Friday ...
“HellaFunny Fridays” Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa
San Francisco has one of the best underground comedy scenes in America. Come check out some of the Bay’s best rising comics at HellaFunny’s weekly stand-up comedy show “HellaFunny Fridays.”
HellaFunny Fridays
Every Friday at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Trademark and Copyright, 1123 Folsom Stree (and 7th St.), SF
FREE ...
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies | Skylark Bar
Join Hunny Bunny and Her Hot Toddies for Mischief at the Skylark Bar every Friday at 8 pm.
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies Every Friday | 8 pm Skylark Bar, 3089 16th St, SF, CA FREE
Enjoy drinks, dancing, DJs and more at this free ...
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse | Mutiny Radio
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse on Mutiny Radio is a free comedy show every Friday from 8-11 pm at Mutiny Radio on the corner of 21st and Florida in the deep Mission District.
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse
Every Friday | 8-10 pm
Mutiny Radio, 2781 21st Street, SF, CA
$10
Over 25 of San ...
“Best of SF” Stand-Up Comedy Night | SF
Check out a fresh line-up of SF’s comics every Friday at 8 pm at the beautiful Variety Preview Theater in downtown SF’s iconic Hobart Building.
Funcheap Deal: Get tickets for $5 with promo code FUNCHEAP. Otherwise, tickets are $15.
Located in the iconic Hobart Building, right next ...
Jazz at The Atlas Cafe | SF
Jazz at The Atlas is a weekly jazz residency with five rotating jazz bands. Music is always free, though tipping is encouraged.
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
Updated 1/20/2020 – Event info last checked via website.
“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 ...
Friday Night Outdoor Roller Skate DJ Party: “Midnight Rollers” | SF
Strap on your skates and roller disco around the city at the Midnight Rollers Friday Night Skate party.
This weekly skate (as long as it’s not raining or during Burning Man) hits up San Francisco’s main attractions, all while blasting their own beats from two jogging strollers ...
SF Beer Olympics: Beer Pong, Flip Cup & $2 Beers | North Beach
Meet and compete against locals, travelers, couch surfers, au pairs, and hostelers. Games are free to play (including flip cup, beer pong and relays) and many weeks they have themed events for holidays, or just because.
Get 6 drink coupons for $1 each. Use coupons before ...
“Comedy Soup”: Music, Comedy, Free Wine & Popcorn | Oakland
Comedy Soup is Oakland’s very own little Stand-Up house show that features top local and touring comics, complimentary Wine and popcorn and musical guests from a variety of styles.
Past guests have appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, Viceland, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Conan, Colbert & Corden.
In November ...
“The Function” SF’s Newest Hip-Hop Dance Party | Milk Bar
Come party at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Haight for a early 2000s hip-hop and R&B club bangers.
DJ Beats Me plays everything from Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, Lil Jon, Mac Dre, Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, Notorious B.I.G., Rihanna, SOB X RBE, Usher, Robin ...
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy | SF
EndGames Improv is bringing something new to the genre, what could turn out to be a very hot affair (in that release of tension, funny kind of way) with “Your F!#&ed Up Relationship.”
“YFUR” is an entirely improvised comedy show inspired by stories of your own ...
