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Sunday, August 20

Trader Joe’s 50th Anniversary Celebration | Freebies, Tastings & 50¢ Deals
Sunday, August 20 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s is marking its 50th anniversary milestone by saying thank you to its customers with in-store customer celebrations on Saturday, August 19th and Sunday, August 20, 2017. Festivities will include: special product tastings, giveaways, and 50¢ deals that may vary by store (and by time) ...
“American Idol” Auditions Come to the Bay | Jack London Square
Sunday, August 20 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Do you have what it takes to become the next singing superstar? American Idol is coming to one city only in California – Oakland. Jack London Square will be hosting the open auditions at the foot of Broadway on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. Many of the Jack ...

10:00 amLearn How to Make 3D Sculptures: Free CCSF Class | Fort Mason  FREE*
*CCSF is now FREE to SF residence.
“Summer Sessions” Sunday Streets Brunch | Hayes Valley
Sunday, August 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required. Please bring money for food and drinks
| Timbuk2 (Hayes Valley)
Get your calories in before a day of riding around Golden Gate Park, at the shop. There will be bevvies and breakfast items, enough to keep you fueled for the day. Everyone is welcome. Free but an RSVP is required.
11:00 amFree Guided Pot Walking Tour of SF | Duboce Park  FREE*
*Suggested donation of $20. 25% goes to charity
11:00 amSunday Assembly: Communty Sing & Meetup | Berkeley  FREE
11:00 amNomadic Nectar PlayaWear & Burner Costume Sale of 2017 | SF  FREE*
*Free admission but bring cash for other purchases.
11:30 amOutdoor Sculpture Walk | Stanford  FREE
Free Seasonal Cooking Demo & Tasting: Maria Teresa’s Kitchen | Jack London Square
Sunday, August 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 12:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square

Join them at CUESA’s Jack London Square Farmers Market in Oakland for a Market to Table Cooking Demonstration with Maria Capdevielle of Maria Teresa’s Kitchen featuring the seasonal bounty of the Jack London Square Farmers Market. Maria Teresa Capdevielle is the author of “The Secrets of Baking with Olive oil,” a ...Every Sunday

Volunteer at Stern Grove 2017: Free Seating, Parking, Snacks & Drinks | SF
Sunday, August 20 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but registration is required.
| Stern Grove

Want free reserved seating, reserved parking, and free beverages and snacks during a Stern Grove event this summer? All you have to do is volunteer. Volunteer positions include ushers, information booth staffers, bike valet, donation collectors, greeters, set up/take down experts and much more. >> Sign ...Every Sunday

1:00 pm“Unlocking the Cage” Free Screening | SF Main Library  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
1:30 pmFree Musical Haight-Ashbury Tour | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
2:00 pmCypress Lawn Cemetery Lecture: San Francisco, Cool Gray City of Love | Colma  FREE
Ben Basic’s Acoustic & Electronic Mini Concert | Amoeba SF
Sunday, August 20 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Amoeba Music (SF)
Join them for a pre-eclipse celebration on Sunday, August 20th at 2 pm featuring a cosmic performance from Ben Basic. Ben is a producer and aspiring street performer residing in Oakland, California. His production technique melds acoustic and electronic instruments through self-sampling and effects synchronization. His ...
“Brazilian Girls” Outdoor Concert in the Park | Stern Grove Festival
Sunday, August 20 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations appreciated
| Stern Grove
Hailing from New York City, Grammy-nominated group Brazilian Girls are a dance floor-friendly and eclectic blend of electronic dance music reflecting styles as diverse as reggae, jazz, bossa nova, reggae, and lounge. Explosive horn and percussion trio Moon Hooch first gained a following busking in the ...
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.
3:00 pmKeep Your Health In Check: Avoiding Diabetes | South SF  FREE
3:00 pm“Deepa’s Secrets: Slow Carb New Indian Cuisine” Book Launch | Omnivore Books  FREE
3:00 pmFree Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
3:00 pmRumba Party: Afro-Cuban Drums, Dances & Songs | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free, but donations are encouraged.
3:00 pmCreative Writing in the Woods | Mill Valley  FREE
7:00 pmHellaFunny Sundays Comedy Show | Neck of the Woods  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Otherwise $15 online $20 at the door
Opera on the Spot: Ménage à Trois | SF
Sunday, August 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Rite Spot
Come cuddle puddle with Opera on Tap San Francisco as they explore a heated summer theme: Ménage à Trois. They’ll be featuring bizarre love triangles and unique scenarios involving 3 or more persons from your favorite operas. So join them on Sunday August 20th, 7pm at ...
7:30 pmThe Best of LezWrites 2017: Personal Stories & Playwright Reading | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
“Game of Thrones” Viewing Party & Free Turkey Legs | Marina
Sunday, August 20 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free turkey legs while supplies last
| The Dorian SF

Don’t have HBO or want to face the winter with allies? Join The Dorian for a Game Of Thrones viewing party. Send a raven and tell your friends that winter is here. They’ll be hosting a weekly Game of Thrones viewing party, every Sunday night during ...

8:30 pmWin Tix: Milo (Rapsmith): Alternative Hip Hop | Bottom of the Hill  WIN
“Return of the Cypher” Hip-Hop & Beatbox Jam | Boom Boom Room
Sunday, August 20 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Boom Boom Room

At every R.O.T.C., MC’s, beatboxers, B-Boys, and musicians from various backgrounds rock in live cyphers, with jams provided by a DJ, live band, and/or producers. All MC’s and vocalists are welcome to participate in the open-cyphers, as long as they read the rules and receive ...Every Sunday

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“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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