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Friday, August 17

Lake Merritt Hosts US Rowing National Championships | Oakland
Friday, August 17 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch
| Lake Merritt

The city of Oakland and USRowing are excited to host the 2018 USRowing Masters National Championships at Lake Merritt this week, from August 16-19, 2018 (Thursday to Sunday, racing each day from 8 am to 6 pm). USRowing has announced that this event has the ...

10:00 am7th Annual Bike the Watershed & Picnic | San Rafael  FREE
12:00 pmRooftop Garden Concert: Electric Chamber Ensemble | Oakland  FREE
Acoustic Lunchtime Concert on SF’s Newest Rooftop Park | Salesforce Park
Friday, August 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Salesforce Park Main Plaza

Enjoy mellow, acoustic music with your brown bag lunch. Curated by Trixie Rasputin Presents. Free Lunchbox Music in the Rooftop Park at noon to 1 pm | July 5-October 25, 2019 Salesforce Park (Main Plaza), 425 Mission St., San Francisco FREEEvery Friday

12:15 pmVenezuelan Music Project | Yerba Buena Gardens Festival  FREE
3:30 pmMuseums Involving Communities: Authentic Connections | Oakland  FREE*
*Free with an RSVP through Eventbrite.
5:00 pmFriday Nights at OMCA: Night Market, DJs & Off the Grid | Oakland  FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. From 5pm to 10pm it's Half-price gallery admission for adults; ages 18 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
“Off the Grid” Friday Night Food Truck Party & Beer Garden | Fort Mason
Friday, August 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but bring some cash for food purchases.
| Fort Mason Center

🎉 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 ...

6:00 pmMusic on the Square: Country | Redwood City  FREE
Free Beach Boardwalk Concert: The English Beat | Santa Cruz
Friday, August 17 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Every summer, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk casts its net and drags in a host of Top 40 bands from the ’70s, ’80s, and early ’90s to play free concerts right on the beach every Friday night. Friday Night Bands on the Beach  Every Friday, June 14 ...

7:00 pm‘Picnic Flix’ Outdoor Movie Night: “Sing” | Dublin  FREE
7:00 pmBrave New Jokes: Comedy Showcase | SF  FREE
7:00 pmWin Tix: “Daybreaker” 1920s Dance Party at Bently Reserve | SF  WIN*
*Admission to the party + free snacks and beverages
7:00 pmBicycle 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.
7:30 pm“HellaFunny Fridays” San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa  FREE*
*Free with RSVP or $10 at the Door
San Jose Bike Party: The Donut Disco Dance Ride
Friday, August 17 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret San Jose Location

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

“Dancing Under the Stars” Block Party & Free Dance Lessons | Jack London Square
Friday, August 17 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square

Jack London Square announced that after a successful 10 years, its popular Dancing Under the Stars summer dance series will expand to Live on the Square, a free festival featuring offering additional entertainment, food, and fun in addition to the weekly dance lessons. Live on the Square will ...

8:00 pmFandango Jarocho: Son Jarocho Jam Session | Berkeley  FREE*
*Donations welcome
Chillarious: Free Comedy & Wine in a Mattress Shop | Berkeley
Friday, August 17 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Savvy Rest Natural Bedroom

> EVENT UPDATE: This event is no longer taking place. Chillarious is the only comedy showcase where you can enjoy the Bay Area’s best comedic talent while lounging luxuriously on the Bay Area’s most comfortable organic mattresses and pillows. Admission is free and some free ...

8:00 pmMovies Under the Stars “Moana” | Walnut Creek  FREE*
*Admission is free, but you can help support the program with a $2 donation per person.
8:00 pmMovie Night & Free Popcorn “Field of Dreams” | Benicia  FREE
8:15 pm2018 Movie Under the Stars: The Lego Ninjago Movie | Menlo Park  FREE
9:00 pmWin Tix: DJ & Multi-Instrumentalist: RJD2 | Slim’s  WIN
9:00 pmWin Tix: Dreamy Indie Rock: Day Wave | August Hall  WIN
9:30 pm“HellaSingle” Comedy Show & Singles Mixer | SF  FREE*
*Free with RSVP or $10 at the Door
10:15 pmWin Tix: Comedy Night: Sherri Shepherd (The View) | Cobb’s Comedy Club  WIN
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