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Friday, August 16

50% Off: Daybreaker’s Epic “Pirates on the Bay” Boat Party | SF
Friday, August 16 – 6:00 am - Ends at 9:00 am | Cost: $15*
*$15 with code FUNCHEAP (50% off) - You get free coffee, snacks, and a fun party
| Hornblower Belle
All aboarrrd! You ready for a pirate-themed boat party, matey? On Friday, August 16th, Daybreaker is throwing a morning boat bash with pirates, party animals, and more. DJs from Pink Mammoth will be at the musical helm, and we’ll sprinkle in some sea-prises, plenty of ...
Chronicle Books Summer Warehouse Sale | 80% Off Everything
Friday, August 16 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Bring money to buy books.
| Chronicle Books HQ

The 2019 Chronicle Books Warehouse Sale is here again with 80% off everything in the store for three days only, from August 15-17, 2019. Stock up on your winter reading with cookbooks, children’s books, lifestyle and home, arts and crafts, art and design, photography, travel, pop culture, ...

12:00 pmRooftop Garden Concert: Jazz | Oakland  FREE
Summer Fridays at SPIN: Free Ping Pong Day | SF
Friday, August 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, free ping pong with happy hour drinks until 5 pm
| SPiN Ping Pong Social Club

What’s better than leaving work early on a Friday to play ping pong and get happy hour drink speicals? Celebrate summer in August with SPIN. Leave work early on Fridays, and from noon to 5pm, come play ping pong for free and get happy hour ...Every Friday

3:00 pmFree Sightglass Coffee Cupping | SoMa  FREE*
*Free, but space is limited so an RSVP is requested.
3:00 pm“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party | SF
Friday, August 16 – 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 ...

“The San Francisco’s Classic” Vintage Scooter Rally | Aug. 16-18

Yes, we see scooters all over the place these days, but we’re talking about vintage scooters like Vespas, Lambrettas and Piaggios… the type of things you saw the Mods riding around on in the late ’60s. Get your vintage scooters ready for another great weekend ...

6:00 pmMusic on the Square: “Prince Tribute” | Redwood City  FREE
3rd Friday: Free Outdoor Movie, Playstreets & Classic Cars on Display | Millbrae
Friday, August 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Popcorn
| Millbrae Central Park

The August movie is Grease: Sing-A-Long. There will have cool cars on display in preparation for the Millbrae Machines Car Show the next day too. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Activities League will also be hosting Playstreets the same night at the park with carnival games ...Monthly

6:00 pmFree Summer Concert: 10 Piece Rock & Soul Blowout | San Bruno  FREE*
*Bring the whole family and do not forget to bring your chairs & blankets.
6:00 pm2019 Summer “90s Alternative” Concert in the Park | Foster City  FREE
Free Outdoor Movie Night: Incredibles 2 | Castro Valley
Friday, August 16 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event begins at 6 pm. Movie begins after dark between 8-8:15 pm.
| Adobe Park

Come out early and join for an Outdoor Movie Night after 6 pm at the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District. Enjoy some music, visit local vendors, and play with the mobile recreation prior to the evening movie. Bring the entire family, picnic dinner, low-back ...

$10 Unlimited Pinball Party & DJs at Pacific Pinball Museum | Alameda
Friday, August 16 – All Day | Cost: $10 | Pacific Pinball Museum

For just $10, enjoy all-you-can-play pinball with 90+ games set on free play (no coins needed) with 5,500+ square feet and five rooms of pinball from every decade (1940s to present) on this special third Friday event for Summer 2019. Admission includes in-and-out privileges all ...

Free Beach Concert: 10,000 Maniacs | Santa Cruz
Friday, August 16 – 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 16 – 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 pm2019 Summer Concert in the Park: Tommy And The 4 Speeds | Pleasanton  FREE
Outdoor Wine Party: “Urban Night Market” | Rock Wall Wine Company
Friday, August 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Wine by the glass and food will be available for purchase.
| Rock Wall Wine Company
Spend a beautiful evening in a vibrant outdoor market full of wine, live music, 30+ local artists/crafters, good eats, fun performances, and interactive art. This unique event celebrates the amazing art, music and food culture of the Bay Area. Enjoy panoramic views of the SF ...
Tiny Garage Concert Night | Emeryville
Friday, August 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$5 Suggested Donation
| Boonation Custom Cycles

Boonation Custom Cycles hosts a monthly Tiny Garage Concert Series. This is a community event, catered towards lovers of neighborhood fun. Tiny Garage Concerts Every 3rd Friday | 7 pm to 10 pm Boonation Custom Cycles, 5656 Genoa St, Emeryville FREE with a $5 suggested ...Monthly

7:00 pmBrave New Jokes: Comedy Showcase | SF  FREE
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.
7:00 pmMovies Under the Stars “Captain Marvel” | Walnut Creek  FREE*
*Admission is free.
Live On The Square: Swing | Jack London Square
Friday, August 16 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 11:00 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 ...

7:30 pmYou Betta Work Comedy Fiesta Show | San Mateo  FREE*
*Free with $5 Suggested Donation
San Jose Bike Party: The Stranger Things (from the 80s) Ride
Friday, August 16 – 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

7:30 pm“HellaFunny Fridays” San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa  FREE*
*Free with RSVP or $10 at the Door
8:00 pmFandango Jarocho: Son Jarocho Jam Session | Berkeley  FREE*
*Donations welcome
8:00 pmMovie Night Under The Stars & Free Popcorn: “Coco” | Benicia  FREE
8:15 pm2019 Movie Under the Stars: Mamma Mia 2 | Menlo Park  FREE
8:30 pm2019 Summer Outdoor Movie Night | Mountain View  FREE*
*Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on.
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