Events for September 15, 2017
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PARK(ing) Day 2017: From Parking Spots to Pop-up Public Spaces | Oakland
Celebrate International Park(ing) Day in Oakland on September 15.
Park(ing) Day is an annual worldwide day where artists, businesses, and citizens transform parking spots into temporary public parks, art galleries, libraries and other interesting destinations.
Use this map to find the many pop-up public spaces throughout the ...
California Academy of Sciences | Free Day for Richmond Dist. Residents
Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year. Please note: At this time, Neighborhood Free Weekends are on hold due to capacity limitations ...
SF’s 30-Foot Mobile Barbershop: Free Beard & ‘Stache Trims | Pier 39
San Francisco is among the Most Facial Hair Friendly Cities in America. To celebrate, a 30-foot mobile barbershop will be parked at Pier 39 on Sept. 15, 2017, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Guys can stop by to get a free facial hair trim. ...
Pop-Up Outdoor City Picnic on (PARK)ing Day | SoMa
Celebrate the fall season in the city by joining up in SoMa for a unique free city picnic in a converted parking space on Park(ing) Day 2017.
Bring your lunch, bring a colleague or a friend, and enjoy a meal in a reimagined place. Drop-in and ...
Adobe Books Poetry Festival | SF
Adobe Books Poetry Festival is an all-day poetry reading of both original works or inspired interpretations.
Come join them in a festive celebration of all things poetic. Sign up for an open-mic slot, recite your favorite poem, and generally hobnob with your fellow lovers of poetry. ...
| 3:30 pm | Kids Edition Nerf Battle | Hayward | FREE* *This program is free, and open to students in grades 4-6.
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Oakland Endangered Species Mural Celebration | Degrees Plato
Join the Center for Biological Diversity and Laurel Village Association to celebrate a new mural in the Endangered Species Mural Project.
The California grizzly bear mural by Roger Peet and Fernando Santos will be the fourteenth in their national project connecting communities with imperiled wildlife. Come ...
“Off the Grid” Friday Night Food Truck Party | Fort Mason
🎉 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 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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Park(ing) Day Bandaloop Performance | Oakland
On Friday September 15th, Bandaloop and Luka’s Taproom & Lounge are working together to offer a free public art performance on The Great Wall of Oakland for the community.
A portion of Luka’s parking lot will be set up with seating and space for blankets. They ...
Indoor Dog Park Grand Opening with Free Beer | Oakland
Bring your pups to test out Oakland’s new indoor dog park, while also celebrating the grand opening of Furball Fitness Dog Camp & Daycare.
The dogs can run, romp, and rumble in the 2000 sq. ft. warehouse, in addition to an extra 700 sq. ft. of ...
“Close Enough for the Angels” Book & Gallery Showing | SF
The Bindery is excited to present a special evening with Paul Madonna as he introduces his latest work Close Enough for the Angels, along with a gallery showing of his iconic work. Please join them at The Bindery.
Emit Hopper was a one-hit wonder—twice. First as a rock and roller in ...
The Mexican Museum “Mexico in San Francisco” Opening Reception | SF
Mexican Masters’ works on paper, on loan from Bay Area collectors, will be exhibited for a limited time at The Mexican Museum on Fort Mason Bldg. D.
The Friday night reception runs from 6-9pm and is free and open to the public.
| 7:00 pm | “The Bacchae: For Madwomen Only” Immersive Theater Storytelling | Berkeley | FREE* *Tickets are pay what you can. Suggested donations are $10.
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Free Friday Night at the Art Center: Mini Golf, Pinball & Ice Cream | Palo Alto
Join them for a free Friday Night at the Palo Alto Art Center on September 15, 7-10 p.m., to celebrate the opening of their new exhibition, “Play.”
This lively event will feature mini golf, a pinball machine, Mister Softee ice cream, balloon art, a fairy, free ...
| 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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| 7:00 pm | Farallon Quintet: String Quartet with Clarinet Repertoire | The Presidio | FREE* *Free but an RSVP is required.
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“San Jose Bike Party: The Rave 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
| 7:45 pm | Movies in the Park: “Moana” | Burlingame | FREE |
$5 Classic Movie Night: “Moscow On The Hudson” | Paramount Theatre
Director Paul Mazursky’s empathetic tale delivers a hilarious and touching portrait of a shy Russian circus musician who defects to the U.S. and discovers that life in the Free World just might not live up to his expectations.
Far from a dated Cold War period piece, ...
