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San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival (August 28-29)
Saturday, August 28 – 9:00 am - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $10*
*Two-Day Pre-sale Tickets $15, At the Gate Each Day $10, Kids Under 10 free
| Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
The Carlos Vieira Foundation is proud to host the Annual San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival presented by PFSA, the Portuguese Fraternal Society of America. This year the festival will be a two-day event held on Saturday and Sunday, August 28 th and 29 th at ...
9:00 am“The Market” New Farmers Market at Parkmerced (SF)  FREE
9:00 amYoga In The Garden  $25*
*$20 Member / $25 Non-member
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

9:30 amHunter’s Point/Innes Ave Cleanup (SF)  FREE*
*Sign up at https://forms.gle/TdSM6vANtyB1KwRMA
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

10:00 amPOSTPONED TO 2022 – “Civil War Day” Festival at Fort Point (SF)  FREE*
*Special tour of the fort for FunCheap readers at 2 pm.
SF’s 1st Annual “Shark and Mermaid Parade” (Aquatic Park)
Saturday, August 28 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Aquatic Park
Join us as a mermaid, a shark or your favorite ocean creature in support of sharks and ocean health by making the ocean plastic free. This is a plastic & to go-free event to promote reducing single use plastic and protect sharks. Start at Aquatic Park with ...
10:00 amCANCELED: “Celebration on the Basin” Petaluma Festival & River Games  $15
10:00 amCambridge Street Cleanup (SF)  FREE*
*Sign up at https://forms.gle/TdSM6vANtyB1KwRMA
10:00 am1st Annual “Basketball-thon” Fundraiser at SF’s Palace of Fine Arts  FREE*
*donation
10:00 amNob Hill Cleanup Day (SF)  FREE*
*https://forms.gle/JmpPc5GJDXP5mKyL8
10:00 amSF’s “Legion of Honor” Symposium (AD 79: When Time Froze in Pompeii)  FREE*
*Admission: This program is free and open to the public; registration is required. This lecture will be live streamed on Zoom. An e-confirmation with a Zoom link will be sent to registered participants.
10:00 amThe Secret to Good Relationships  $20
10:00 amPOSTPONED: Oakland Chinatown StreetFest (August 28-29)  FREE
Epic ’50s-’90s Fashion “Closet Clean Out” Sidewalk Sale w/ $2 Bin (SF)
Saturday, August 28 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | 3013a 23rd St
Vintage 50s – 90’s, dresses dresses & more dresses, costumes, shoes/boots, scarves, pants, skirts, knick knacks… $2 dollar bin. It’s time for another EPIC closet clean out. One day only. I’ve got so much good stuff and my closet is exploding with treasures so it’s ...
Chinatown Music Festival 2021 (Portsmouth Square)
Saturday, August 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Portsmouth Square
Chinatown Music Festival is a day-long celebration of art and music that showcases the creativity and diversity of the Chinatown community! The festival is free and open to the public, featuring artist performances, workshops, and arts activities for kids. With diverse performances, the celebration brings ...
“Pub in the Park” 2021: Lawn Games + Beer/Cider Festival (Redwood City)
Saturday, August 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Courthouse Square
Redwood City’s Pub in the Park returns Saturday August 28th from 11 AM to 4 PM at Red Morton Park! This episode of park awesomeness includes musical entertainment by reggae favorite Pacific Vibration, plus lawn games, local beers and ciders. Imagine a leisurely summer afternoon, lounging ...
11:00 amMaker’s Row “Artists & Fleas” Market (Berkeley)  FREE
11:00 amOpen Air Artisan Faire & Makers Market (Walnut Creek)  FREE
11:00 amSF’s “Sea Scout” Open House for Youth Boating (Ages 11-15)  FREE*
*RSVP Required at www.sfseascouts.org
SF Chinatown “Walkway Weekends” Saturdays & Sundays (Thru December 2021)
Saturday, August 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown (Grant & California)

San Francisco Chinatown’s iconic Grant Avenue will be closed off to traffic and cars for a pleasant open walkway under vibrant red lanterns every weekend — now through October December 2021. EVENT UPDATE – Walkway Weekends was unexpectedly canceled early on October 31 Enjoy a ...Every Saturday

Berkeley Art Museum New Exhibit Opening Day: Free Gallery Admission
Saturday, August 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive
Celebrate the opening of New Time: Art and Feminisms in the 21st Century with free admission to the public on Saturday, August 28, from 11 AM to 7 PM. A major survey exploring recent feminist practices in contemporary art, this landmark exhibition includes objects and installations ...
11:30 amSan Francisco Shih Tzu Meetup Group | Alta Plaza Park  FREE
12:00 pmPalo Alto “End of Summer” Plant Sale Event (August 28-29)  FREE*
*Free admission
2021-22 Warriors Dance Team Final Auditions Live Showcase (Thrive City)
Saturday, August 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City Plaza (at Chase Center)
The Warriors Dance Program will host final auditions for the Warriors Entertainment Teams’ Jr. Jam Squad and Hardwood Classics on Saturday, August 28 at 12 p.m. Both auditions will be held at Thrive City, the community gathering space surrounding Chase Center, located at 1 Warriors Way. This ...
SFMOMA’s Free “Mini Mural Festival” w/ Live Painting (Aug. 28-29)

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 ...

Filipino Outdoor “Ube Fest” at District Six (SF)
Saturday, August 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 admission to event. Food available for purchase
| Monarch Gardens
District Six has a special lineup of vendors serving mouth-watering, eye-catching, Instagram-worthy ube eats! UBE FEST IS BACK! Vendors: Marleys Treats Buko Bakes Nucha Empanadas Chefs Food Truck Taqueria San Marcos + More announced soon
12:00 pmStorefront Market: Upcycle, Recycle, You-Cycle (West Oakland)  FREE*
*Completely free for everyone - donation to our Gofundme if inclined
“Kung Fu Day” Festival in SF’s Chinatown
Saturday, August 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
San Francisco Chinatown is hosting a “Kung Fu Day” celebration on August 28, 2021 from Noon to 3pm with demonstrations, group parctices, lion dancing and more. Kung Fu Day Saturday, August 28, 2021 | Noon to 3p 800 Grant Ave near Clay, San Francisco (Chinatown) FREE Noon to 1 pm ...

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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