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Saturday, April 8

9:00 amE*trade Education Day: Tackling The Markets | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
10:00 amWin Tix: “Hello Kitty Truck” Goodie Bag | SF  WIN
10:00 amCANCELED – Latino Outdoors Nature Hike | Palo Alto  FREE
10:00 amWin Tix: Colossus Con 2017: Pop Culture & Comic Convention | East Bay  WIN*
*Adults (12+): $11 online, $16 at the door. Children (5-12): $5 online, $8 at the door. Children under 5 years old: Free
10:00 amWin Tix: Tomb Treasures: 2,000-Year-Old Tombs | Asian Art Museum  WIN
Historic Meek Mansion Free Open House | Hayward
Saturday, April 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Meek Park
Enjoy a look inside the beautiful Meek Mansion during the community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Have you always wondered what’s inside this local treasure? For two hours the first floor of the house will be open for free. Come and explore.
10:00 amWin Tix: 44th Annual Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival | North Bay  WIN
Pirates of the Caribbean Ship Tours | Oakland
Saturday, April 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Dockside tours are technically free, but a donation of $5 is appreciated. Sailing tickets start at $39
| Jack London Square

The Tall Ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, official ambassadors of Washington State, will visit Redwood City and offer exciting Adventure Sails, Battle Sails and Vessel Tours from the dock. Vessel Tours open the ships to the public for a suggested donation of $5 per ...

10:00 amSF Public Library’s $1 Book & Media Sale | Mission Dist.  FREE*
*Free to look around and you can buy a book or media for only $1.
Free “Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen” Cooking Demo & Tasting | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Saturday, April 8 – 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 sellers. Evan Bloom started cooking younger than most, eschewing Kraft mac n cheese for Thai cuisine & baked Alaska. This love ...Every Saturday

Free Yoga Class & Back Patio After-Party | Phoenix Hotel Join Henry’s Hard Sparkling, a new line of spiked, sparkling water for a 45-minute yoga class followed by complementary Henry’s Hard Sparkling, post-workout bites and fitspo giveaways. The yoga portion of the event will begin at 10:30am. Upon arrival at Chambers please head to the back ...
11:00 amCreative Family Fun: Morse Code | The Presidio  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is preferred.
11:00 amFree Spring Plant Swap | Oakland  FREE
“Sanctuary City” Art Show: With Liberty and Justice for Some | Closing Day
Saturday, April 8 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | SFAC Main Gallery

The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) Galleries announces the first installment of Sanctuary City, a year-long exhibition and public program series that delves into topics related to San Francisco’s immigration policies, immigrant and refugee populations and the history of our Sanctuary City status. The opening ...

11:00 amMalcolm X Academy Schoolyard Kickoff Celebration | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
Mission District “Calle 24” Latino Art Stroll & Mural Tour | SF
Saturday, April 8 – All Day | Cost: FREE | 24th Street (Mission)
Mark your calendars now! The Calle 24 Latino Cultural District will be THE place to be Saturday, April 8, 2017. During this month’s Paseo Artistico, our participating organizations will provide free events and activities for all of the community. This month we’re celebrating the community of ...
“Jack of All Trades” Easter Special Indie Craft Market | Jack London Square
Saturday, April 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 ...

11:30 amOpera In An Hour: Family Movie Festival | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required. workshops are $10.
11:30 am$5 Urban Recess Fun Fitness Class & Healthy Snacks | Oakland  $5*
*An RSVP is required.
11:30 amFree Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park  FREE
8th Annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt | Golden Gate Park Bring your furry friend to the 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs from noon to 2 pm on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Enjoy finger foods and local vendors while your dog sniffs out eggs filled with tasty treats and valuable prizes. Don’t forget your camera for ...
12:00 pmGarden Party: Live Music, Food, Refreshments & Plant Sale | SF  FREE
12:00 pmFree Beginner Parkour “Urban Ninja” Class | UC Berkeley  FREE
“Summer of Love” Opening Day Celebration | de Young
Saturday, April 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Programs are free and open to the public. Gallery admission is not included.
| de Young Museum
50 years ago, San Francisco rocked the world with art, fashion, and music during the Summer of Love. Celebrate 1967 with a day full of art-making, performances, DJs, social activism, and new artist work. The Summer of Love Experience: Art, Fashion, and Rock & Roll will be ...
12:00 pmEco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF  FREE
Snuggle Bunnies & Baby Chicks: Your Easter Favorites | San Mateo
Saturday, April 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hillsdale Shopping Center
Easter’s on parade with their live bunnies and baby chicks, brought in just for the season at Hillsdale Shopping Center. Enjoy snuggling up with these cotton-tailed and fluffy-feathered Easter time favorites.
Puppy & Kitten Shower: Donate To Help Animal Shelters | Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to visit, but donations are highly suggested. You can donate by choosing a gift, for their little ones, at their online registry.
| Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation
Spring is here and so is puppy and kitten season. Animal shelters are beginning to overflow with precious newborn animals in need of rescue. Help ARF prepare to care for the incoming little ones at a Puppy & Kitten Shower on Saturday, April 8. Drop-in anytime ...
1:00 pmPostcard, Printmaking, Poster Making Workshop | SF  FREE
Circus Day with Circus Bella | Macy’s Flower Show
Saturday, April 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Macy's (Union Square)
The circus is in town. Step right up and enjoy in-store entertainment with members of Circus Bella.
1:30 pmTrekking The Model: Explore & Learn | Sausalito  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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