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Friday, August 24

The Treasure Island Sunrise 6K Run | SF
Friday, August 24 – 6:00 am - Ends at 7:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Zero dollars. Super free. Same with all of our workouts that happen every week in both SF and Oakland.
 | Mersea
It’s that time again… Lace up that one fast pair of shoes you own and get ready to race in the most officially unofficial race in the Bay Area hosted by The November Project, who host fun (and free) workouts all over SF and Oakland. Free ...
11:00 amCrosspulse (Kids’ Show): Yerba Buena Gardens Festival | SF  FREE
12:00 pmRooftop Garden Concert: Latin Band | Oakland  FREE
Artist “August Vilella” Surreal Painting Exhibition & Reception Kick Off | Berkeley
Friday, August 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP requested
 | Berkeley City Club

Paintings by artist August Vilella will be exhibited noon to 5:30 pm on two successive days Friday & Saturday, Aug 24-25 with artist in person. Artist August Vilella Friday & Saturday, August 24 – 25, 2018 | 12 pm – 5:30 pm Berkeley City Club, ...

2018 “Brickshow”: Large Lego City Exhibit & Playroom | San Leandro
Friday, August 24 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Bay Area Family Church

Explore a large lego display, as part of the annual lego show, Brickshow. Play building bricks presents a large Lego exhibit for viewing by the public. This exhibition is presented with the participation of BAYLUG (Bay Area Lego Users Group) and is sponsored by the ...

Check Out SF’s Newest Pinball Restaurant: Grand Opening | Bernal Heights
Friday, August 24 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring money for games and food
 | Outer Orbit Pinball
Outer Orbit is a brand new space age-looking restaurant and pinball arcade located in Mission-Bernal with novel concessions, local beer, fine wine and Hawaiian-inspired meals (including Spam dishes and Shave Ice). Plus they’ve got a beautiful retro vinyl jukebox stocked with oldies and current hits. Outer ...
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 24 – 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 ...

Harmony Project Bay Area Recital w/ SF Symphony’s Violinist | Berkeley
Friday, August 24 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations appreciated; RSVPs requested
 | Berkeley City Club
Want to see top notch classical musicians performing at the gorgeous Berkeley City Club, which is normally a private club, but open to the public on this rare occassion. The Claude Heater Foundation presents a musical recital co-presented with the Harmony Project Bay Area featuring San ...
Music in the Park 2018 Finale: Malo | San Jose
Friday, August 24 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Individual general admission tickets are just $15 until the day of the show, when they jump to $20.
 | Plaza de Cesar Chavez

Groove to tunes at Music in the Park, a summer tradition concert series at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park in the heart of downtown San José. Produced by the San José Downtown Association, this favorite downtown music event jams from 5:30-9 pm. Early bird tickets ...

6:00 pmArtist Birthday Party: Cocktails, Refreshments & Art | SF  FREE
6:00 pmMusic on the Square: New Wave & Modern Rock Hits | Redwood City  FREE
Free Beach Boardwalk Concert: Starship featuring Mickey Thomas | Santa Cruz
Friday, August 24 – 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 ...

Free Port of Oakland Harbor Tours & Giant Cranes | Oakland
Friday, August 24 – 6:45 pm - Ends at 8:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
 | Jack London Square

Take a free 90-minute narrated harbor tour (May to October). Visitors will learn about the Port, its operations and economic impact on the region. Harbor tours provide a unique vantage point because marine terminals are closed to the public. The excursions are a great way to ...

7:00 pmFeral Fourth Fridays Urban Square Dance & Live Music | SF  $5*
*They ask for a $5-$10 donation.
“The Orson Welles Project” Free Film Screening | Richmond
Friday, August 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE with RSVP. Food for sale
 | Bridge Storage and ArtSpace
From the vaults of film history comes a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the never-before-seen final film directed by Orson Welles shot between 1970 and 1976. Bay area luminary Tony Fazule brings you the first viewing of “The Orson Welles Project” aka “The Other Other Side of ...
7:00 pmAlpha Rhythm Kings: Live Music & Performances | Oakland  FREE
7:30 pm“HellaFunny Fridays” San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa  FREE*
*Free with RSVP or $10 at the Door
“Dancing Under the Stars” The Jackson Legacy (Glow Motion Dance) | Jack London Square
Friday, August 24 – 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 ...

Free Outdoor Movie Night: “School of Rock” | Pier 39
Friday, August 24 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Grab your blankets and head to Pier 39 on Friday, August 24th for an outdoor movie night featuring the film, School of Rock. Before the show, don’t forget to grab a bite to eat at one of their 14 full-service restaurants. In a hurry? Swing by an ...
8:15 pm2018 Movie Under the Stars: Mary Poppins | Menlo Park  FREE
8:30 pmMovies in the Park: Despicable Me 3 | Burlingame  FREE*
*Snacks available for purchase.
8:30 pmWin Tix: Soulful Indie Rock: The Honorary Title | August Hall  WIN
9:00 pmWin Tix: Cool Downtempo Infused R&B: Toni Romiti | Rickshaw Stop  WIN
9:00 pm“Comedy Soup”: Music, Comedy, Free Beer & Popcorn | Oakland  FREE*
*Free with an RSVP to soupcomedyrsvp@gmail.com, Suggested donation of $5-$10 per person at the end of the night.
9:30 pm“HellaSingle” Comedy Show & Singles Mixer | SF  FREE*
*Free with RSVP or $10 at the Door
9:45 pmWin Tix: Comedy Night: Ian Harris (Comedy Central / SiriusXM) | Cobb’s Comedy Club  WIN
Club 90’s: Daft Punk Rave | Public Works
Friday, August 24 – 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | Public Works
Club 90s presents Daft Punk Rave SF. Join in as they pay tribute to the pioneers of electronic music as they play a massive dose of Daft Punk all night with the best late 90s and early 00s dance, electronic and rave with a few Club ...
“The Function” SF’s Newest Hip-Hop Dance Party: Kick Off | Milk Bar
Friday, August 24 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm
 | Milk Bar

Come party at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Haight for a early 2000s hip-hop and R&B club bangers. DJ Beats Me plays everything from Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, Lil Jon, Mac Dre, Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, Notorious B.I.G., Rihanna, SOB X RBE, Usher, ...Every Friday

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