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Saturday, August 17

SF’s YBGF Seed Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2024)
Saturday, August 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
First conceived for Yerba Buena Gardens Festival’s 20th Anniversary celebration in 2020 as 20 artist commissions, the YBG Festival Seed Commissions program quickly evolved to address the acute needs of Bay Area artists during the pandemic. Now in its 4th year, the program has awarded ...
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, August 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery

Unfortunately Tripp Distillery has closed as of October 30, 2025. 🥃 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 ...

2:00 pmFree-Play Festival: Title Pending, a Solo Show (SF)  FREE*
*Free. Donations gratefully accepted.
Radium Runway: Summer Concert w/ “Jazz Mafia’s Grateful Bass” (Alameda Point)

Radium Runway Summer Concert Series features La Misa Negra, Sunny War, Jazz Mafia’s Grateful Brass, and True Loves. National and local touring acts will bring high-energy, family-friendly concerts to delight Bay Area audiences in Alameda on four Saturday afternoons June through September. Radium Presents announces a ...

2:00 pmClassical Guitar and Clarinet Performance  FREE*
*1st floor program room
2:00 pm3rd Saturday Guided Gallery District Tour | Oakland  FREE
$5 Off Tix: Tony-Winning Musical “Evita” from San Francisco Playhouse (June 27-Sept. 7)

The acclaimed musical Evita, winner of 9 Tony Awards, makes a triumphant return to SF. See a star-studded cast on stage in San Francisco Playhouse’s production. Save $5 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP. The Tony Award-winning musical Evita charts young and ambitious Eva Peron’s meteoric ...

3:00 pmArt in the Park: Live Music, Arts & Spoken Word | Tenderloin  FREE
SF’s “Pier Party” at Fisherman’s Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (2024)
Saturday, August 17 – 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 every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 3-7 PM until the end of September, this concert series kicks off on June 14, 2025! Get ready to ...

System of a Down & Deftones: Massive Summer Concert at SF’s Golden Gate Park
Saturday, August 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $169*
*GA tickets starting at $169
| Polo Field, Golden Gate Park

Introducing the inaugural Golden Gate Park Concerts, coming to the Polo Field in San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park on Saturday, August 17 Don’t miss the legendary System Of A Down & Deftones performing under the stars and among the trees in this iconic location ...

2024 “Union Square in Bloom” Finale Event (SF)
Saturday, August 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square
Union Square Alliance and Amazon Present: 2024 Union Square in Bloom Finale Event Saturday, August 17th | 3:00pm-6:00pm | Union Square Plaza Event Details: Live Band, Outdoor Bar Garden, Light Bites, Passport Winner Selected, Bloomies Winners Announced Bloom Passport: Bring your passport for a chance to win a prize valued at ...
4:00 pmHike & Reflect: A Journey with Buddhist Monks and Nuns (Tennessee Valley)  FREE*
*Open event for everyone
SF’s “Heart of the Richmond District” Summer Night Markets (2024)
Saturday, August 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Richmond District

We’re holding four family-friendly night markets in the ‘Heart of the Richmond District’ on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th Avenue.  The first is Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 4pm-8pm 2024 Summer Dates Saturday, June 8th Saturday July 20th Saturday August 17th Saturday September 21st This engaging and entertaining event in ...Monthly

6:00 pmFollowing the Road to Ose Tura (SF)  FREE
“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

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, August 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

Montclair Free Outdoor Movie Night: The Princess Bride (Oakland)
Saturday, August 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Red Oak Realty
Join us for Movie Night in Montclair – we’ll be showing The Princess Bride! Dress up as your favorite character, and beware of the R.O.U.S.! Doors open and DJ Bukue One starts spinning classic funk and hip hop at 7pm and the movie will start at ...
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, August 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House

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

7:00 pm“Cat People” Comedy Show & Free Pizza | Oakland  $10
7:00 pmKaraoke Paint Night (Castro Valley)  $10*
*Door fee is $10, paint a project and get 10% off at checkout
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 ...

Free Comedy Night at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Saturday, August 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function

Be among the first to officially check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to Market Street. You’re invited to check out this fire new comedy club and cocktail lounge co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd – a plan ...

7:30 pmMerola Opera Program Presents “Grand Finale”  $25*
*$25-$65 (includes a $3 facility fee) Reception Tickets: $85 (additional ticket must be purchased for the reception)
Cosplay Comedy (San Jose)
Saturday, August 17 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $4.51*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for half-off tickets ($4.51 until 8/10, $7.18 after - normally $15)
| Guildhouse
Comedians performing in cosplay, in character. Plus a musical performance! You might see a member of the Jokestice League or the IncrediLOLs. Our Hulk of a lineup will have you laughing harder than vibranium. Plus, a musical performance! This MARVELous show started in L.A. at cons, ...
7:30 pmFlamenco Libre  $25
Win Tix: The Iconic “Squeeze & Boy George” Live at the Fox Theater (Oakland)
Saturday, August 17 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Fox Theater
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see the iconic, Squeeze & Boy George, on stage live for their Summer Tour at Oakland’s Fox Theater. Don’t miss this opportunity to be captivated by their unforgettable music once more! Squeeze, celebrating their fiftieth anniversary with an ...
8:00 pmDocumentary Screening + Live Magic From World Champion Shawn Farquhar (SF)  $20
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Friday & Saturday)
Saturday, August 17 – 8:45 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $20 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)

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 pmAlchemist’s Saturday Night Throwbacks (SF)  FREE*
*Free Entry All Night. 21+

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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