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Saturday, August 17

2019 “Brewfest”: All-You-Can-Drink Local Beers | San Ramon
Saturday, August 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$5 off using code SBLOVESBEER valid only online in advance, otherwise $15 GA / $20 Door
| Sports Basement (San Ramon)
Serving up unlimited tastings from local breweries including Hess Brewery, Sierra Nevada, Canyon Lakes Brewery, Del Cielo Brewing Co., Danville Brewing Co., Morgan Territory Brewing, Aqotango Premium Ales, Altamont Beer Works and even some delicious, boozy kombucha from Dr. Hops. Plus, get free glasses to use during your tasting.
1:00 pmPlaying in the Plaza: Erin Honeywell | Emeryville  FREE
Family Fun Fest Carnival at Tenderloin Rec Centre | SF
Saturday, August 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Tenderloin Rec Center
A family event to celebrate the beginning of the new school year and families in the Tenderloin August 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Free Backpacks Filled w/ School Supplies & Live Music | Oakland
Saturday, August 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center
Come and join for free food, live music and entertainment on Saturday, August 17, 2019. They’re giving away: 5000+ goodie bags including groceries, hygiene kits, etc. 2000+ Backpacks filled with school supplies Raffles for mountain bikes and other prizes!
“A Lord Of A Ring In A Suitcase” Theatrical Adventure Kick Off | August 17-25
Saturday, August 17 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | City Plaza Park

One does not simply walk into Mordor… without a change of costume. Join Samuel Peaches and his adventuresome band of travelling thespians as they courageously attempt to enact J.R.R. Tolkien’s Fellowship Of The Ring in under an hour. Help the Peripatetic Players run from ringwraiths, ...

World-renowned Pianist & Composer: Samora Abayomi Pinderhughes | SF
Saturday, August 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Berkeley-reared, Juilliard-trained pianist, composer, activist and writer Samora Abayomi Pinderhughes gained international attention with the release of his searing 2016 debut album The Transformation Suite, a multimedia project that evolved in tandem with the national movement focusing on black lives cut short by violence. The ...
Facebook’s “Island Vibes” Reggae Festival | Facebook HQ
Saturday, August 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP is requested.
| Facebook Headquarters
Facebook hosts “Island Vibes,” a Reggae festival and summer celebration with 3 different stages that everyone can enjoy. Community Stage: 1:15 pm – 3:15 pm: Mustache Harbor 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Rafa Longhorn Stage: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Thrive Kid Stage: Lori and RJ/Cotton Candy Express Music: 1 pm-2 pm, ...
Bicycle Coalition Free Workshop: Urban Biking Basics w/ JUMP Bikes | SF
Saturday, August 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
Come learn the basics of biking in San Francisco at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s Urban Biking Basics Class. In partnership with JUMP, the SF Bicycle Coalition is offering a time to get to know biking in your city. Bicycle Coalition Free Workshop: Intro to Urban ...
The Sundance Saloon: Cowboy Dance Party | Live In The Castro
Saturday, August 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jane Warner Memorial Plaza
Sundance Saloon livens up the Castro with two-stepping and line dancing at Jane Warner Plaza from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Come and watch, or participate yourself with quick easy novice lessons at 1:30, 2:00, and 2:30. Sundance Saloon is San Francisco’s world-famous spot for country-western dancing ...
2:00 pm3rd Saturday Guided Gallery District Tour | Oakland  FREE
Bikes & Brews: Community Bike Ride & $1 Brews | Berkeley Biketopia Community Workshop hosting our second ever community ride/brewery fundraiser. Novel Brewing is graciously hosting our event this month. $1 from every beer benefits our community workshop. We will start the community ride at 2 pm from our workshop at 1752 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, just ...
Stern Grove Festival 2019 Finale | SF
Saturday, August 17 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Donations appreciated
| Stern Grove

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

3:00 pmArt in the Park: Live Music, Arts & Spoken Word | Tenderloin  FREE
2019 Pakistan Independence Day Festival: Live Music, Food & Prizes | SF
Saturday, August 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cesar Chavez Park (Sacramento)
Celebrate Pakistan Independence Day with a festival featuring music, food, stalls, shopping, games, prizes and much more. 2019 Pakistan Festival Saturday, August 17, 2019 | 4 pm to 11 pm Cesar Chavez Park, 910 I St, Sacramento, CA FREE Please note that this year’s (2019) event is happening at Cesar Chavez ...
5:00 pmBay Street Free Live Summer Concert: Josh Jones | Emeryville  FREE
7:00 pmDowntown Comedy Night at SF’s Newest Art Bar | SF  FREE*
*Free with RSVP and code HELLAFUNNY. Otherwise $15 online $20 at the door. Free for first 50 to RSVP
Sitcom Trivia Night at Mr. Bings | Chinatown
Saturday, August 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mr. Bing's
Stop by Mr. Bings in North Beach for our second trivia event Grab your team and come show the people what you are made of. The winning team will receive free tickets to Marbs/Rinzen at Halcyon and some additional Filchê swag. Trivia questions will include but ...
7:00 pm2019 Montclair Free Outdoor Movie Night: Jaws | Oakland  FREE
7:00 pm“Cat People” Comedy Show & Free Pizza | Oakland  $10
7:00 pmMovies in Creek Park: The Wizard of Oz | San Anselmo  FREE
7:00 pmFree Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It | Redwood City  FREE
7:15 pmFree Outdoor Movie Night: Space Jam | San Jose  FREE
8:00 pm“Nightlife on Mars” Comedy Night | SF  FREE*
*Free with code CHEAPBASTARD - otherwise it's $10
8:00 pmReverberation Radio DJ Night | The Chapel  FREE
ZBiotics Launch Party w/ Open Bar & No Hangovers | SF
Saturday, August 17 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: $10*
*Free to attend, $10 for hosted bar
| Public Works
You’re invited to the San Francisco Catalyst: ZBiotics Launch Party. Be the first to try the brand new probiotic drink engineered by scientists to help you enjoy drinking and prevent next-day misery. Tickets are just $10 for a hosted bar, live art, DJs, a donut wall ...
“In The Park After Dark”: Free Movie Night Under the Stars | San Jose
Saturday, August 17 – 8:15 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The event is free, but there might be a park entrance fee like last year so please bring extra cash with you.
| Martial Cottle County Park
On Saturday, August 17, join in for “In the Park After Dark Movie Night” on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Enjoy a night under the stars with family and friends. The event is free, but there might be a park entrance fee like last year so please bring extra ...
Downtown SF’s Desi Comedy Night | Every Saturday
Saturday, August 17 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 at door without RSVP
| Bar Fluxus

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

9:00 pm“Fringe” Indie Music Video Party | Madrone Art Bar  FREE*
*Free before 10 pm with RSVP on Facebook; otherwise, it's $5. 21+
9:00 pmPush The Feeling DJ Night | Lower Haight  FREE*
*Free before 10 pm, but an RSVP is required. Otherwise, it's $6.
9:45 pmWin Tix: Comedy Night: Tom Green (MTV/NBC) | Cobb’s  WIN

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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