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Wednesday, July 4

Where to Buy (Legal) Fireworks in the Bay Area
Wednesday, July 4 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Prices vary
 | San Francisco Bay Area
Don’t let the rocket’s red glare get you this Fourth of July weekend by not doing your homework on state and local regulations concerning legal and illegal fireworks. Though the state of California allows for the sale of so-called “safe and sane” fireworks (like cone fountains, ...
9:00 amFree Belgian Waffle Wednesday | SF  FREE
All DayView the Fireworks from Ghirardelli Square | SF  FREE
10:00 amSan Francisco Premium Outlets Kick Off: Clearance Sale | SF  FREE
10:00 am$1 Movie Festival: The Lego Movie & Alvin and the Chipmunks | Fairfield  $1*
*Family movie are $1 on Tues-Weds at 10 am.
10:00 am$1 Movie Festival: The Lego Movie & Alvin and the Chipmunks | Dublin  $1*
*Family movie are $1 on Tues-Weds at 10 am.
10:00 am$1 Family Move Day: “The Nut Job 2” | CineMark Summer Movie Clubhouse  $1*
*10 movies for $5 in advance, or $1 per movie day of show
10:00 amOakland Free Guided Walking Tours | Chinatown  FREE*
*Reservations are recommended by leaving a message on the Tours’ 24-hour hotline at (510) 238-3234 or via email to aallen@oaklandnet.com
10:30 amBerkeley | Claremont 4th of July Parade & Bike Decorating | 2019  FREE
Fowl Play’s Grand Opening Week: Free “The Dipper Waffle Cone & Pom-Poms” | Palo Alto
Wednesday, July 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited quantities of varied menu items for free as part of its 5 Days of Freebies.
 | Fowl Play
Today’s Freebie: “The Dipper Waffle Cone, featuring a festive 4th of July Pom-Pom“

11:00 amGLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesdays | Castro  FREE
12:00 pm4th of July Celebration Picnic & Van Morrison Tribute Concert | Park Chalet  FREE*
*No cover charge. Bring cash for food
12:00 pm2018 Jaanc Annual 4th of July Picnic in the Park | Oakland  FREE
12:00 pmA Naughty 4th of July BBQ at Mr S Leather | SF  FREE
12:00 pmPee Wee Playtime at Bay Street | Emeryville  FREE
12:00 pm4th of July Day Party: Nautical by Nature | Tiburon  FREE
2:00 pmWin Tix: San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl & Hot Dog Eating Contest | Bar None  WIN
2018 SF Mime Troupe Season Opening | Dolores Park
Wednesday, July 4 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
 | Dolores Park

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2025 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2025 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 4 ...

2:00 pm4th of July at Lagunitas: Attila Viola & The Bakersfield Boys | Petaluma  FREE
2:00 pmFourth of July Open House at Crab Cove | Alameda  FREE
3:00 pm4th of July Festival: Fireworks, Live Music & Cocktails | San Jose  FREE*
*RSVP Free Before 5 pm
3:00 pmRanch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa  FREE*
*$5 donation suggested per person, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. RSVP requested but not required.
2018 Kick Off: Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” In The Park | Berkeley
Wednesday, July 4 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Come early to insure you get a spot on a terrace. Reservations are taken only for those with mobility issues.
 | John Hinkel Park

Actors Ensemble starts off it’s 6th consecutive year of performances in the beautiful John Hinkel Park Amphitheatre (and our 61st year overall) with William Shakespeare’s greatest play, “Hamlet”, presented in an accessible 105 minute version adapted from a version originally produced for radio by the ...

Hemlock Tavern: 4th of July Rock Concert w/ Free BBQ | 2018
Wednesday, July 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Hemlock Tavern
Celebrate Independence Day 2018 at Hemlock Tavern for a July 4th rock concert and BBQ. Hemlock Tavern hosts a very special 4th of July with some awesome tribute/cover bands and free BBQ from their pals at Crucial BBQ. 2018 4th of July BBQ Concert Lineup: High By Night – Rush ...
5:00 pm4th of July Wing Wednesday on your Wharf Crawl | SF  $.25*
*25-Cent Wings 5-7pm, 50-cent Wings 7-12am (1 drink minimum with every wing order)
6:00 pmVegan BBQ & Hangout: Vegan Food & Snacks | Berkeley  FREE
AAA “Tipsy Tow” Free Car Tow Home | Fourth of July 2018
Wednesday, July 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area

AAA’s Holiday Safe Ride Home Program (formerly called “Tipsy Tow”) offers a free safe tow ride home for drinking drivers in Northern California. And you don’t even have to be a AAA member. You call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO and tell the operator, you need a safe ride ...

“Awesome Orchestra” 4th of July Harry Potter Music & Trivia | Oakland
Wednesday, July 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required; donations are welcome.
 | Omni Oakland Commons
Awesöme Orchestra and McGonagall’s Army present Harry Potter And The Crowdfunded Orchestra. An enchanted evening of music and trivia from the magical world of Harry Potter. “Awesome Orchestra” Harry Potter Music & Trivia Wednesday, July 4, 2018 | 6 pm to 9:30 pm Omni Commons, 4799 Shattuck Ave, Oakland FREE ($10 ...
6:00 pmClassic Country/Honky Tonk Concert | Union Square Live  FREE
“Merica” 4th of July Comedy Show & Free Pizza | SoMa
Wednesday, July 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free. This event is for 21+ above.
 | SF Eagle
After BBQ’ing on July 4th, come out for a fun comedy show at the SF Eagle with some of the best and diverse comics in the SF Bay Area. Plus, there is Free Pizza, 2 for 1 drinks and they have a back patio. “Merica” 4th of ...
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