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Saturday, September 8

2018 Citywide Cleanup Day “SF Giant Sweep” | SF
Saturday, September 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration appreciated
| All Over San Francisco
San Francisco needs you. Join your neighbors on Saturday September 8, as they get swept up with civic pride and all do their part to keep their city clean. The ask is simple: Love Our City. Grab a broom and dustpan, sweep the sidewalk in front ...
Fall 2018 Free Redwood State Park Days | Second Saturdays
Saturday, September 8 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free with the promotional pass. Passes can be downloaded at FreeRedwoodsDays.org
| California Redwood State Parks

To celebrate 100 years of saving California’s iconic redwood forest, Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks are offering more than 16,000 free vehicle day-use passes to more than 40 redwood state parks on the second Saturday of each month in 2018. The passes cover ...

9:00 amTrail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF  FREE
2018 Bay Area Pet Con: Adoptable Pets, Costume Contest & Demos | San Jose
Saturday, September 8 – All Day | Cost: $5*
*Advanced Tickets Online $5 - Adult; $3 - kids aged 5 to 17
| Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

The Bay Area Pet Expo™ is a woofing, chirping, and meowing good time for the whole family. Four-legged friends can receive “spa treatments” from local groomers, sample delicious treats, and try on the latest in furry fashions; their humans will enjoy interacting with top trainers ...

10:00 amFree Oakland Summer Walking Tours | City Center  FREE*
*Reservations are recommended but not required. To make a reservation for Tour 2, please call (510) 238-3234 or e-mail aallen@oaklandnet.com.
Presidio Explorapalooza: Outdoor Adventuring in the Presidio | SF
Saturday, September 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with a Eventbrite RSVP.
| New Visitor Center (Presidio)
Choose from a menu of self-guided outdoor adventures (appropriate for ages 7 to adult) that invite you to discover hidden special places in the park. From challenging quests and geocaching to Explorer Backpacks and scavenger hunts, park staff will welcome and orient you on your adventure ...
San Francisco “Rise For Climate” Huge March & Rally | Market Street
Saturday, September 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Plaza
On September 8, 2018, thousands will march in San Francisco for the largest climate march the West Coast has ever seen. Together they will Rise for Climate, Jobs & Justice as part of a global day of action to demand our elected leaders commit to no ...
Free Tours of Historic Greenpeace Ship “Arctic Sunrise” | SF
Saturday, September 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 19

The historic Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise is coming to San Francisco.  You’re invited on board for a free public tour of the ship. Meet the crew, experience the ship, and learn about Greenpeace’s work. All ages are welcome on board and families are encouraged. Ofreceremos ...

Volunteer at SF Botanical Garden: Guided Info Walking Tour | Golden Gate Park
Saturday, September 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| San Francisco County Fair Building

Volunteers contribute more than 45,000 hours of service to the Garden each year, supporting horticulture, leading children’s walks and public tours, propagating plants, and so much more. If you’re interested in getting involved, join in for a one-hour walking tour of the Garden and learn ...

10:00 amWin Tix: Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival | Pittsburg Marina  WIN
Beers for Bayview: Community Cleanup + Free Food & Beers | Seven Stills
Saturday, September 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Give two hours of litter removal, get two hours of free beer and food.
| Seven Stills Brewery & Distillery (Mission Bay)
On September 8, the entire City of San Francisco will step out together to help clean the streets as part of the SF Giant Sweep “Love Our City” event. Event Details: Meet at the warehouse at 1408 Yosemite at 10 am and help clean for 2 hours. Return ...
11:00 amSecond Saturday: Family Festive Gathering | Jack London Square  FREE
Free Outdoor Roller Skate Groove | SF
Saturday, September 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | NOW Hunters Point

They’re here to spread the joy of roller skating to all the communities in San Francisco and beyond. The Church of 8 Wheels will be bringing the special brand of roller skating to the people in Bayview/Hunters Point . It’s called the Bayview Skate Groove. ...

Free Roller Skate Dance Party with Church of 8 Wheels | SF
Saturday, September 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, free skare rentals
| NOW Hunters Point Site
NOW Hunters Point presents the last funky skating party of the year with the Church of 8 Wheels. Free Roller Skate Dance Party with Church of 8 Wheels Saturday, September 8, 2018 | 11 am – 1 pm NOW Hunters Point, 155 Jennings Street, San Francisco FREE Come skate the ...
11:00 amWin Tix: 3rd Annual Battlestar Classic & Craft Brew Fest | Alameda  WIN
2018 Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival | September 8-9
Saturday, September 8 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Chocolate samples require tickets.
| Ghirardelli Square

From vanilla beans to caramel fillings, indulge in it all at the 2018 Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival. Come and experience Chocolate School, chef demonstrations, chocolate vendors, and the popular Ghirardelli Chocolate Lounge. Over 50 vendors generously donate sample-sized portions of their products to feature in the festival. ...

12:00 pmWin Tix: 23rd Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival | SF  WIN*
*Variety of ticket pricing available, starting from $30. There is a Limited-Time-Only Cacao Lovers Four Pack priced at $105 for (4) people.
12:00 pmEco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF  FREE
12:00 pmGarden Party: Live Music, Food, Refreshments & Plant Sale | SF  FREE
12:00 pmFree Beginner Parkour “Urban Ninja” Class | SF  FREE
1:00 pmThe Fiddle Castros: Classical Revolution & Underground | Live in the Castro  FREE
2018 Facebook Fiesta: Latin Food, Music & Dance | Menlo Park
Saturday, September 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission. Free Parking. Bring cash for rides with 100% of proceeds going to local non profits.
| Facebook Headquarters
Celebration of Latin Food, Art, Music & Dance, Live Mexican, Salsa, Brazilian, Latin Urban & Pop Bands, Cultural Dance Troupes & Art Exhibits. 2018 Facebook Fiesta Saturday, September 8, 2018 | 1 pm to 6 pm 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park FREE admission & parking; bring cash for rides ...
Free Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream | The Presidio
Saturday, September 8 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Main Post (Presidio)

For the 37th season of Shakespeare in the Park, SF Shakes will present a production of “As You Like It.” Having produced “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to wide acclaim in 2018, this summer the company turns to a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy “As ...

2:00 pm“Sketchboard”: Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | SF  $5*
*Donation-based admission: $5-15
Santa Rosa’s 150th Anniversary Celebration | North Bay
Saturday, September 8 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santa Rosa Courthouse Square
From 3pm to 10pm Santa Rosa will celebrate its 150th Birthday – can you say “Sesquicentennial”? On that Saturday, in Courthouse Square there will be live music from local bands, children’s activities, food vendors, historical displays, speeches, burying of the new time capsule, information from community ...
Punx Saturday Pride Celebration: Drag Shows & Live Bands | Oakland
Saturday, September 8 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Entry by donation. Suggested donation $10-$20. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
| Classic Cars West
A day of bands, Drag Queens/Kings and Community coming together to celebrate Oakland Pride. Come celebrate Pride in the Bay Area with a day full of bands, amazing drag performers, vegan food and a lot of fun. Punx Saturday Pride Celebration Saturday, September 8, 2018 | 3 pm ...
3rd Annual Brazilian Day Celebration | El Rio
Saturday, September 8 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12 early bird, $15 for the regular ticket and $18 at the door.
| El Rio
3rd Annual Brazilian Independence Day is already here. This year, exciting Bay-Area Forró band Xaxado Mission will be opening the show, followed by our featured Headliner: SambaDá, with Sang Matiz Special guests include: Kevin Welch of Boca Do Rio Samba Queen “Tiombe” Samba King Jefferson Joseph Angelo Tomandl on the ...
“Political Animals” A Diversity Series Documentary & Talk | Oakland
Saturday, September 8 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free; no RSVP needed. Bring cash for food and drinks purchase.
| The New Parkway

The Appreciating Diversity Film Series kicks off their new season with the inspiring and timely Political Animals, by Jonah Markowitz and Tracy Wares. “Political Animals” A Diversity Series Documentary & Talk – Wednesday, September 5, 2018 | Reception at 6:30 pm (7 pm Film Screening) ...

3:30 pmWin Tix: 2018 California Rum Festival | SF  WIN
Milo Greene Indie-Pop Concert | Amoeba SF
Saturday, September 8 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Amoeba Music (SF)
L.A.’s always-evolving indie-pop band Milo Greene releases their third full-length album, Adult Contemporary, on September 7th. Join them at Amoeba SF on Saturday, September 8th for a live set and signing in celebration. Buy the album at Amoeba SF on 9/8 to get in the signing ...

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday. Free Community Yoga Class Every Saturday | 10 am Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA FREE Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome. Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form. You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
| The Basement
"The Setup" Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"Critical Hit" Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong. Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
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