Events for August 11, 2020
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Tuesday, August 11
Free Admission Day at San Francisco Botanical Garden
The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly
“The Rock” Turns 86: Alcatraz’s Anniversary
Alcatraz, the former federal island prison that once held the likes of gangster Al Capone, offers national park visitors a close-up look at a maximum-security, minimum-privilege life.
COVID Update: Alcatraz Island is currently open for outdoor-only day tour visits. (The interior of the prison is currently ...
Zendesk Webinar “Let’s Talk Change” w/ Shark Tank Cast Members
This live virtual event focuses on leading through change, entrepreneurship, and the importance of customer retention in our new, ever-evolving consumer landscape. The event will feature an interactive panel discussion with CX leaders (Shark Tank cast members and Zendesk customers) followed by a Zendesk perspective ...
SF Library’s New Curbside Pickup Launches in Excelsior (August 11)
Starting August 10, 2020 the San Francisco Public Library is launching their SFPL To Go service which will enable cardholders to pick up and return their materials at select library locations throughout the City. SFPL To Go is Front Door Pick-up Service that safely delivers ...
Green Apple Books’ Author Talk: “A House Is a Body”
Join us on Tuesday, August 11 at 5pm PDT when Shruti Swamy discusses her story collection A House Is a Body with Meng Jin on Zoom.
Praise for A House Is a Body
“The winner of two O. Henry Prizes, Shruti Swamy will publish her first short-story ...
| 6:00 pm | Monthly Game Night at Napa Valley College | Napa | FREE |
“Hills for Tacos” Run Hill Repeats & Get Free Tacos & Beer | SF
Tacos and beer on Tuesdays, all you have to do is pay in sweat. Join at A Runner’s Mind SF on the second Tuesday of every month for the regular hill repeat workout followed by tacos from The Taco Shop at Underdog’s and beer back ...Monthly
| 8:00 pm | Free Women’s Comedy Night | Oakland | FREE* *Free, but there is a two drink minimum and donations are welcome.
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$5.50 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday
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 Tuesday Night HIIT Bootcamp on SF’s Rooftop Park | Salesforce Park
Get the heart pumping with high-intensity body weight and cardio exercises.
Free Rooftop HIIT Bootcamp
Every Tuesday | 3 pm to 4 pm
Salesforce Park (Amphitheater Lawn), 425 Mission St., San Francisco
FREE
No class on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31
No equipment required; high-fives encouraged.
Updated 1/13/2020 – Event info last checked ...
$2 Pizza Slice Tuesday & Free Pool | Barrel Proof
Every Tuesday between the hours of 5-11pm, join Barrel Proof for $2 slices, free pool, and great beats. We’re told that every Tuesday you’ll have a choice of NY style thin crust pizza – three cheese or pepperoni, and occasionally additional flavors.
Updated 1/13/2020 – Event ...
Free Nepalese Food “Curry Without Worry” | Civic Center
Rain or shine, Curry Without Worry will always be stationed at Hyde and Fulton in SF’s Civic Center serving free Nepalese food to drum beats and singing every Tuesday at 5:30 pm.
What is Nepalese Food? Curry Without Worry generally will serve up plates with five ...
Tuesday Trivia Night & Free Popcorn | Oakland
Join the hostess, Nicole, for a fun free trivia night every Tuesday, at 6 pm at the Rosenblum Cellars. Drink, play, win. It’s free and it now comes with free popcorn.
Tuesday Trivia Night & Free Popcorn
Every Tuesday at 6 pm
Rosenblum Cellars, 10 Clay St., Oakland, CA
FREE
The event happens every Tuesday ...
French Film & Wine Night | SF
To help non-French speakers discover French cinema, The Alliance Française of San Francisco is offering a weekly Tuesday night French film viewing.
The film night takes place in their cozy theater with free servings of wine. Admission is free, but a $5 donation at the door is always appreciated.
Don’t know ...
CANCELED UNTIL 4/7: Comedy Blast: Free Stand-up Comedy w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | SF
UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been canceled until 4/7.
As seen on The Gong Show, come to the Neck Of The Woods and witness Comedy Blast, a free weekly comedy showcase hosted by Danny Dechi – comedian and world’s only pencil musician.
Comedy Blast: Free ...
Comedy Oscar: Free Stand-Up Comedy & Popcorn | Oakland
A free stand-up comedy show at Tacos Oscar, Oakland’s hottest new Taco spot. Every Tuesday at 7 pm, come watch the Bay Area’s best stand-up comedians for free.
Free popcorn, and different pop-up food vendors every week! Hosted by Hayley Beacon and Jordan Thewlis.
What the Heckle: The Only Comedy Show That Welcomes Hecklers | SF
What the heckle is a hot new standup comedy show where the hosts dig up some dirt about one of the comedians, share it with the audience, and let the heckling ensue.
What the Heckle: The Only Comedy Show That Welcomes Hecklers
Every Tuesday | 7:30 pm
Tope ...
Milkin’ It: Tuesday Night Free Comedy | Upper Haight
Every Tuesday night of the month, the Milk Bar hosts Milkin’ It, a free night of comedy featuring local and national comics hosted by comedian Andrew Holmgren.
There’s never a cover nor any drink minimums. Doors open at 7:30 pm with comedy starting at 8 pm sharp.
Milkin’ It Comedy ...
Troubled Comedy w/ Jim & Alex: Free Stand-Up | Valencia Room
Troubled Comedy with Jim & Alex is a weekly stand-up showcase featuring the best comedians in the Bay Area and beyond.
Hosted by local favorites Jim McVeigh and Alexandria Love, this long running San Francisco show is a cornerstone of the Bay Area comedy scene.
Troubled Comedy ...
PizzaHacker Free Comedy Night | SF
The show – which takes place in the only Kickstarter funded restaurant in the world – The show is hosted by the hosts of the Pier 69 podcast, Joey Avery, Andrew Orolfo, Dauood Naimyar and Mark Smalls. They host the best up and coming comics ...
Hella Smart Trivia Tuesday w/ $2 Mini Street Tacos | SF
Join the Hella Smart Trivia on Tuesdays. Name that face, name that tune and general trivia knowledge. Play as a twosome or play as a team.
Impress your friends with your brain prowess. Prizes given to the best teams.
Full kitchen serving till 10 pm
$2 mini street ...
