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Saturday, January 7

2017 Dahlia Digout: Learn to Grow SF’s Official Flower | Golden Gate Park
Saturday, January 7 – 9:00 am - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but please RSVP to recparkvolunteer@sfgov.org. If you have them, bring gloves and pruning shears.
 | Dahlia Dell
Volunteer at the 25th annual Dahlia Dell Digout in Golden Gate Park, and learn how to grow the beautiful dahlia, the official flower of San Francisco. You’ll get hands-on experience in with digging tuber clumps, raking, weeding and labeling tubers with help from the Dahlia Society of ...
9:00 amFirst Saturdays Free Outdoor Boot Camp | Oakland  FREE
Free Guided Trail & Nature Walk | Golden Gate Park
Saturday, January 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Stow Lake

Explore SF’s natural areas with a free guided nature walk while socializing with new friends, feeling fit, and finding new inspiration in our city’s native plants and wildlife. All walks start at 10:00am are Free, and require no pre-registration. Free Saturday Nature Walks | Schedule Golden ...Monthly

Free Sneak Preview Movie: “Monster Trucks” | AMC Van Ness
Saturday, January 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP code required; arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
 | CGV Van Ness
Attend an exclusive free sneak preview advanced screening of “Monster Trucks,” an action-packed adventure directed by Chris Wedge. Free Film Screening: Monster Trucks January 7, 2017 | 10:00 am AMC Van Ness 14 RSVP code: inCqb03486 Tickets available through https://www.gofobo.com/rsvp Tickets are free, but subject to availability. Depending on demand, passes may be distributed ...
Bank of America Free Museum Weekend
Saturday, January 7 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
 | San Francisco Bay Area

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

SF Library Waives All Late Fees | 2017 Fine Forgiveness Program
Saturday, January 7 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*See full details at http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000940701
 | San Francisco Main Public Library

Got any overdue books from the library at home that you haven’t wanted to return because you’re worried about the fine? Now’s your chance. For the first time since 2009, the San Francisco Public Library is offering their “Fine Forgiveness Program“ from January 3 – ...

Lunar New Year Lion Dancing: Traveling Festival | SF Main Library
Saturday, January 7 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library

Ring in the Lunar New Year of the Rat, with an exciting celebration of Chinese lion dance and martial arts. All are welcome. 2020 Lunar New Year Lion Dancer Celebrations Saturday, January 4, 2020 10:15 – 10:45 am – Ortega 11:00 – 11:45 am – ...

Free “The Farmer’s” Cooking Demo & Tasting | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Saturday, January 7 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:15 am | Cost: FREE | Ferry Building

Stop by the CUESA Classroom for a cooking demo featuring the seasonal bounty of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and highlighting one of our market seller-farmers. Cooking has been a lifelong passion for Kendra, who started working in restaurant kitchens at age 14 and continued through ...Every Saturday

Fire Extinguisher & Smoke Alarm Give-Away | Oakland
Saturday, January 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | WABA
We the Artists of the Bay Area (WABA) is doing another fire extinguisher and smoke alarm give away on Saturday at 2600 Magnolia St., Oakland, from noon to 2pm.  If you need fire extinguishers or smoke alarms, come by.
12:30 pmNike Missile Site Open House & Storytelling | Marin Headlands  FREE
United Against Trump: A Mass Meeting & Speakout | SF
Saturday, January 7 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Women’s Building
SF United Against Trump invites you to a mass meeting to fight the Trump agenda on January 7, 2017. Panelists will discuss how Trump’s proposed attacks will affect the communities and everyone, and how you can fight back. Then they’ll open the floor for discussion. Help build solidarity ...
“Humans vs. Zombies”: Nerf War | SF State
Saturday, January 7 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but bring your own supplies
 | San Francisco State University (Main)
Humans vs Zombies SFSU brings together Zombie fanatics and Nerf enthusiasts in an action-packed post apocalyptic simulation as either Survivors or Zombies. All players must sign a waiver form before playing. You can either sign one at the game, or find them on the event page. Play ...
3:00 pmGay Noir: The Return of Henry Rios | SF Main Library  FREE
SF’s Newest Art Bar’s Grand Opening Comedy Night | Bar Fluxus
Saturday, January 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Otherwise $15 online $20 at the door
 | Bar Fluxus

Like to laugh? Like art? Like cocktails? Come to Downtown Comedy Night to see a mix of some of San Francisco’s best comedians in a cool art bar that’s as colorful as a box of crayons. Comedians on this showcase have been seen on Comedy ...

Punk Rock Karaoke: Help Save West Berkeley Shellmound | Oakland
Saturday, January 7 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$5 suggested donation.
 | Punk Rock Karaoke Collective Oakland
They will be back at Classic Cars West on Saturday January 7th. After an overwhelming amount of support for Standing Rock they wanted to help the local Ohlone tribe protect one of the oldest Bay Area sacred burial grounds facing destruction in Berkeley. Money is being raised ...
Sea Chantey Sing Along Aboard Historic Ship | SF
Saturday, January 7 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required 415-561-7171 or peter_kasin@nps.gov, Bring a mug for cider
 | SF Maritime National Historical Park

Sailors and scallywags alike gather around for an evening of traditional sea songs and chanteys for the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s monthly chantey on the first Saturday night of each month from 6-9pm with entry beginning at 5:30pm. Park rangers will lead the public ...

8:00 pm“Nightlife on Mars” Underground Comedy Night | SF  FREE
The Hanging Garden’s Bowie Night 3rd Anniversary | Oakland
Saturday, January 7 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 1:45 am | Cost: $7 | The Uptown Nightclub
Come and join the Hanging Garden hosted by Davey Bones. Listen to classic goth, new wave, synthpop and electro. On Saturday they will be celebrating their third year as the Biggest Alternative Music Part in the East Bay. You will hear tons of Bowie to celebrate his birthday and life.Featuring: DJs ...
9:00 pmPrince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party | NoPa  $5
Club Leisure: The Bowie Birthday Ball | SF
Saturday, January 7 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 am | Cost: $10 | The Cat Club
Club Leisure presents the “Bowie Birthday Ball.” Club Leisure celebrates the life, career and influence of David Bowie leading up to and on his Birthday. There will be 2 bars & 2 dance-floors of “Bowie” drink specials and “Bowie” songs, videos and karaoke. They will also be offering midnight champagne toast ...
10:00 pmWin Tix: The Bowie Birthday Bash | The Cat Club  WIN
10:00 pmPush The Feeling Anniversary DJ Night | Lower Haight  FREE*
*Free before 10 pm, but an RSVP is required.

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
Every Saturday – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Tour is free, they pass out a donation envelope at the end of the tour if you choose to donate.
 | Ferry Building
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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