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Sunday, August 1

6:00 amAfter Dawn: Premiere Sunday Morning Party | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
Live Nation’s “$20 All-In” Concert Ticket Sale (July 28-Aug. 1) $20 Tickets Available To General Public Starting Wednesday, July 28th at 9am PT at LiveNation.com – including Bay Area concerts by KISS, Jonas Brothers, Pitbull, Maroon 5, Kings of Leon, Willie Nelson, Megadeath, KORN and many more. Live Nation is celebrating the Return to Live concerts ...
“Thrive City” Farmers’ Market (Chase Center)
Sunday, August 1 – 9:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chase Center

The Warriors and Kaiser Permanente are hosting weekly Thrive City Farmers Market every Sunday from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Thrive City plaza, the community gathering space surrounding Chase Center, will provide shoppers with access to a wide variety of locally-sourced offerings including seasonal fruits, ...Every Sunday

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, August 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

10:00 am“Fog City Flea” at The Ferry Building (Every Sunday)  FREE
Oakland Museum of California’s $5 First Sundays | OMCA
Sunday, August 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Suggested donation of $5 for GA/ additional $5 fee for access to special exhibitions
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history, and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. First Sundays at OMCA Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California ...Monthly

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, August 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

“Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive (San Jose)
Sunday, August 1 – 11:30 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Westfield Oakridge

Together with Family Giving Tree, Westfield Oakridge will host a special two-day Stuff the Bus school supply drive in advance of the back to school shopping season. Guests can donate school supplies inside the shopping center near the Stuff the Bus display area while enjoying ...Every Sunday

SFMOMA’s Free “Mini Mural Festival” w/ Live Painting (July 31 – Aug. 29)

Watch the artistic process unfold live this summer at the Mini Mural Festival. Three partner organizations will each host a festival weekend during which the local artists they’ve commissioned will paint 8’x8’ murals outdoors at SFMOMA. Live music, DJs, and other fun surprises will complement ...

NYC’s Milk Bar Dessert Pop-Up at SF’s Ferry Building (July 31-Aug. 1)
Sunday, August 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Timed RSVPs required
| San Francisco Ferry Building

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that the famed NYC dessert shop “Milk Bar” is hosting a weekend pop-up in San Francisco on July 31-Aug 1 as 2020 “Birthday Do Over” party. Milk Bar Birthday Do Over Tour: San Francisco Saturday & Sunday, ...

Globe Spinners Record Swap at Harmonic Brewery (SF)
Sunday, August 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Harmonic Brewery
Globe Spinners Record Swap Sunday Aug 1st, 12-5pm Some of Northern California’s best record vendors selling music from around the globe, including Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe. Live DJs Food pop-up from Mezcla SF And tasty beers from Harmonic Brewery
SF’s First Sundays Nude “Freedom Walk” | The Castro
Sunday, August 1 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jane Warner Memorial Plaza

Gypsy Taub is starting a monthly Nude Freedom Walk named after Freedom Walks, held by body freedom activists, before the nudity ban was passed in early 2013. If the turnout is good on March 1st, they intend to do them on the first Sunday of ...Monthly

12:30 pmFree Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
1:00 pm“Handmade Pacifica” Outdoor Local Artist Showcase  FREE
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, August 1 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

Golden Gate Park Band: Free Symphony in the Park (2021 Season Opening Day)
Sunday, August 1 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Strangeways Friends Market IV (Oakland)
Sunday, August 1 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $3*
*$3 suggested donation
| 7th West
Strangeways Magazine presents: Friends Market 4!! Come enjoy the sun at our outdoor day market! Meet new friends, support local creatives, and enjoy curated goods! There will be music Food Handmade jewelry Juices Vegan icecream Vintage goods Local Merchandise Plants and bouqutes!! This is an inclusive and family-friendly market! Dogs are also ok! Come enjoy the fun!
2:00 pmZeitgeist’s Beer Garden Live Summer Sunday Concert Series (SF)  FREE
Mission Cleanup Party at Garfield Square w/ Refreshments (SF)
Sunday, August 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up at https://forms.gle/fAT8qUr3XZZeA8sU7
| Garfield Square
Volunteer to help Mission Verde cleanup the streets they’ve planted trees on. Meet at Garfield Square (25th St at Harrison St), stay afterwards for refreshments and to meet fellow volunteers. All supplies provided. Sign up on this Google Form (https://forms.gle/fAT8qUr3XZZeA8sU7) or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event ...
Stern Grove Festival w/ Rock Icon “Joan Jett & the Blackhearts”
Sunday, August 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Tickets required
| 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 ...

Thrive City’s “Jerry Day” Celebration on 3,100+ sqft Video Screen (Chase Center)
Sunday, August 1 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most events are free and open to the public.
| Thrive City Plaza (at Chase Center)

Thrive City, the 3.2 acre plaza surrounding the Chase Center hosts a free series of events throughout the summer including happy hours, DJ events, lectures, farmers markets, comedy shows, outdoor movies and Warriors-themed celebrations – all free and open to the public. The plaza features ...

3:00 pmAdrian West Band at Winters Tavern  FREE
3:00 pm“Prism Trio” Modern Jazz Trio (San Jose)  $10*
*$10 General Seating $20 Cabaret Seating
3:00 pmCuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free, but donations are encouraged.
Free Shakespeare in the Park “The Tempest” (Oakland)
Sunday, August 1 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
Vallejo Shakespeare in the Park, in partnership with the Greater Vallejo Recreation District, presents The Tempest, by William Shakespeare, directed by Cathryn Muzaffar. Performances will be held at 4 PM at the Hanns Park Amphitheater in Vallejo on July 24 and 25, Susana Street Park ...
6:00 pmGrammy-Nominated “Alphabet Rockers” Kid Concert (Stanford)  $25
“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

7:00 pmClutch The Pearls: Drag Cabaret Night | Make Out Room  $5*
*Sliding scale donation of $5 to $10.
9:00 pm“Return of the Cypher” Hip-Hop & Beatbox Jam | Boom Boom Room  FREE

Every Sunday

“Heart of the City” Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Heart of the City" Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Heart of the City Farmers Market is a uniquely independent, farmer-operated, nonprofit farmers market located year round on Sundays and Wednesdays in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, rain or shine. Nearly 30 local farmers and artisan food vendors provide a wide selection of fresh local produce, ...
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
With more than 40 vendors, the Jack London Square Farmers Market offers local produce, food craft products, and breakfast and lunch options. The Jack London Square Farmers Market is operated by CUESA at Oakland’s Jack London Square on Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, year ...
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
Every Sunday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP/Donations optional for charity
| Mission Dolores Park
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
WHAT IS “OUT”? Workouts are open to all from a certified personal trainer, Josh Muñoz. We are LGBTQ+ friendly and our group is open to all fitness levels. You will be challenged and supported in a safe, social workout environment. Bring a towel and water and ...
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
Every Sunday – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted.
| 1801 Bush
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
See and learn about the Victorian era architecture of the city’s first suburb on a guided walk from SF City Guides. Victorian Walking Tour Every Sunday | 2 pm 1801 Bush, 1801 Bush St., SF, CA Free, but donations are accepted. On a walk through the neighborhood of Lafayette Square, you’ll ...
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Every Sunday – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Lucky Horseshoe
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Grab that banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, harmonica and autoharp, and head over to The Lucky Horseshoe in Bernal Heights to join in San Francisco’s only Bluegrass Jam on a Sunday afternoon. Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam Every Sunday | 4-7 pm The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Ave., SF, CA FREE Jamming ...
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Every Sunday – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Circus Center
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Experienced juggler or a newbie looking to learn? Come hang out at Juggling Club and collaborate in a fun, low-pressure environment with an experienced Circus Center instructor. All levels are welcome in this club class taught by Jade Ford. Juggling Club Most Sundays | 5-8p Circus Center, 755 Frederick St., ...
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