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World Dog Surfing Championship 2024 (Pacifica)
Saturday, August 3 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pacifica State Beach
The World Dog Surfing Competition is back and making a splash. Visitors can watch dog surfers from across the nation compete on the shores of Pacifica State Beach. There are also a number of other activities to enjoy including a dog beach fashion contest, dog adoptions, partner tents and activities, and more. ...
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
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 Ferry Ride & Tour Day: Angel Island Immigration Station “Family Day” Festival (2024)
Family Day — Angel Island Immigration Station
Family Day is a celebration of family, connection, and heritage at the Angel Island Immigration Station.
Attendees will receive a roundtrip ferry ride from either SF or Tiburon, optional shuttle service, museum entry, crafts, and performances all for $10 per ...
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Dolores Park Victorians, Along the 1906 Earthquake Fireline-What Happened Here?
We start with the famous Golden Fire Hydrant.
The “miraculous fire hydrant” that saved the Mission District in the 1906 earthquake and fire. See the comments below for the story of how the fire was stopped at 20th Street.
(Photo above of beautiful a 20th St. Victorian ...
SF’s Free “Pack Games & Parade” Fun Olympic Dog Fest (Civic Center)
Join Us for a Parade, Contest, Games, Photobooths and Vendors!
Dress your pup in their best Olympic themed outfit and enter the
contest onsite. Complete the 3 agility courses to receive a souvenir. There will be photobooths for your pups photo ops and don’t forget to grab ...
1st Annual “Love Fest SF” EDM Block Party in the Tenderloin
The 1st annual Love Fest SF, a community arts and music event is taking place for the first time in San Francisco’s Tenderloin Neighborhood on Saturday August 3rd!
Experience an all day free music and arts festival spanning 3 blocks on Larkin Street between Eddy and ...
“Pub in the Park 2024” Inflatable English-Style Pub Day (Redwood City)
Saturday, August 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Red Morton Park
Imagine a leisurely summer afternoon lounging in a park, while listening to bluegrass music, sipping delicious local brews and enjoying lawn games. During four Saturdays from June to September, we stock our British-style pub with quality beers and ciders on tap. Pub in the Park ...
SF’s 2024 Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown (August 3-4)
Saturday, August 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
The Nihonmachi Street Fair reaches a momentous milestone, marking 50 years of illuminating the rich traditions and dazzling diversity of the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Join us on August 3rd & 4th in San Francisco’s Japantown for a weekend of unforgettable ...
Redwood City’s “Pub in the Park” Summer 2024 Inflatable Pop-Up Bar
Redwood City brings Pub in the Park 2024, to Red Morton Park on June 1, for the sixth year in a row! The public can spend four afternoons lounging in Red Morton Park on four Saturdays this summer, while listening to bluegrass music and enjoying ...
The Exploratorium’s Annual Noon “Buoy Pull” & Bay Day Festival (2024)
The Exploratorium is thrilled to announce its Bay Day celebration, taking place on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event highlights the wonders of the San Francisco Bay, offering guests the chance to get hands-on with the unique and vibrant local ecosystem. ...
2024 Italian Family Festa San Jose (Aug. 3-4)
Mark your calendars! The Italian American Heritage Foundation is excited to announce the dates of the 2024 Italian Family Festa San Jose!
When:
Saturday August 3rd 11am – 7pm
Sunday August 4th 11am – 5pm
Where:
History Park, San Jose
1650 Senter Rd. San Jose CA
Admission:
FREE
This year, we celebrate the 42nd ...
SF’s 2024 “Jerry Day” Free Music Festival + Excelsior After Parties (McLaren Park)
Saturday, August 3 – 11:30 am - Ends at 10:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (McLaren Park)
The Grateful Dead’s iconic bearded lead singer Jerry Garcia had deep roots in San Francisco, having spent his childhood in the Excelsior. After his death, the first “Jerry Day” was held in 2002 to raise money to fix a rundown playground, and an annual music ...
Pier 70 “Building 12” Preview Party (August 2-3)
Saturday, August 3 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 70 Building 12
Pier 70 celebrates the public opening of historic Building 12 as a creative hub of artists, makers and innovators. The free event open to all is highlighted by vertical dancers Bandaloop, live music, art exhibits and fun, food and drink by new tenants brewer Standard ...
SF’s Chinatown “Cultural Feasts and Beats” at Restaurant Row (Great Star Theater)
June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20, August 3 & 17 – 12pm to 2pm Bring your own lunch from the vibrant Restaurant Row and enjoy it in the theater’s lobby while immersing yourself in cultural activities. Each event features enchanting live guzheng music ...
“Art Walk SF” Castro Street
Join us for a fun Saturday afternoon on August 3rd from 12-5 PM for ART WALK SF. We are super excited to be back in the Castro District for this fun event.
Visit Castro Street between Market and 19th Streets, 18th between Hartford and Collingwood Streets.
As you ...
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Presents Ana Tijoux + J Noa
Saturday, August 3 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
One of the most respected MCs in any language, Ana Tijoux has been winning over fans around the world since her debut ‘1977’ bubbled up from an underground sensation into mainstream recognition after being featured on the hit TV show ‘Breaking Bad’ and favorited by ...
SF’s “Pier Party” at Fisherman’s Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (2024)
Saturday, August 3 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fisherman’s Wharf Crab Wheel Plaza
Are You Ready to Come Rock the Dock? Fisherman’s Wharf Presents “Pier Party at the Wharf” Summer Concert Series Running on Saturdays from 3-7 PM until the end of October, this concert series kicks off Memorial Day Weekend on May 25, 2024. Get ready to ...Every Saturday
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Oudoor Shakespeare in the Park (Berkeley)
Saturday, August 3 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | John Hinkel Park Amphitheatre
Inferno Theatre presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare in a modern translation by Jeff Whitty at Berkeley’s John Hinkel Park Amphitheatre. Wear your best hippie threads, pack your picnic basket, bring the whole family, and immerse yourself in this enchanted world of music, ...
Grand Opening Happy Hour at SF’s Brand New Bar “The Function (Aug. 1-4)
SF’s newest bar, cocktail lounge and comedy club celebrates its grand opening with four days of happy hour specials Be among the first to official check out “The Function” – San Francisco’s newest bar, cocktail lounge and comedy club – bringing nightlife (and a great happy ...
SF’s Wild “Fidget Camp” Interactive & Mischief Art Showcase (Aug 3-4)
Join us at an interactive art show! Fidget Camp is an experimental grassroots makeathon with DIY skill-share, learning, and tinkering. We’re excited to share our showcase of artworks, sculptures, and performances from pranksters, digital gardeners, puzzle designers, hologram makers, installation artists, and more. All of ...
“MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission
Saturday, August 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Mission District
The Mission Arts Performance Project (MAPP) sprawls across more than a dozen venues as well as public spaces, secret gardens, street corners, BART stations, cafes, bars, taquerias, and homes all over La Mission typically starting in the afternoon and going until late. The event features ...
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...
SF’s “Black Laughs Matter” North Beach Comedy Pop-Up (2024)
Black Laughs Matter has moved to The Function! SF’s first black-owned comedy club at 1414 Market Street – Get Tickets We’re taking over one of North Beach’s most historic and fun bars, Savoy Tivoli (circa-1907) and turning it into a pop-up comedy club with a ...
“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2024)
Comedians with Criminal Records has moved to The Function! SF’s first black-owned comedy club at 1414 Market Street – Get Tickets Crime is no laughing matter in San Francisco… unless it’s Comedians with Criminal Records – a unique showcase of professional comics who’ve had troubles ...
