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Saturday, August 9

“Drawing From Film” Blue Velvet: at SF’s Main Library
Saturday, August 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free for all
| San Francisco Main Public Library

We’ll be pausing movies to draw striking frames: Playtime on Saturday June 7th, Ganja & Hess on Saturday July 12th, and Blue Velvet on Saturday August 9th. Drawing From Film is a fun way to expand your visual imagination and vocabulary. Basic drawing materials (pencils, ...

Endless Summer Market (Berkeley)
Saturday, August 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Makers Row
Endless Summer Market ☀️ Presented by Creative Communal at Makers Row Celebrate the season’s sunny finale at the Endless Summer Market! Join us for a vibrant day filled with live music, local makers, and a festive atmosphere that’s family- and pet-friendly. Hosted by Creative Communal at ...

SF’s “Pistahan” 2025 (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Saturday, August 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Pistahan Sat, Aug 9 | 11am – 5pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA This program occurs on Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10. Visit the Pistahan website for complete schedule. Filipinos make up one of California’s largest Asian American communities, and there’s a ...
11:30 amFree “Bluegrass Breeze” Rooftop Concert at SF’s Salesforce Park (Every Saturday)  FREE
2025 “Comedy Lands” Block Party (Free Outdoor Comedy Fest w/ DJ + Vendors)
Saturday, August 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Fern Alley
Join Music City San Francisco in association with the Lower Polk CBD, & Polk Neighbors in support of the Polk Corridor Community. At this special edition of the free Fern Alley Music Series, HellaFunny Comedy brings you “Comedy Lands,” a special day of free comic relief in the Lower ...
Free Rooftop “Oasis Healing Retreat” + Sound Bath at Salesforce Park (SF)
Saturday, August 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required!
| Salesforce Park

Find your Zen at Oasis Healing Retreat, led by the Divine Unity Collective. Spread out on the Amphitheater lawn and ease into an active flex session and sound bath followed by a music performance. Be sure to bring a yoga mat, eye cover, and water. ...Monthly

SF’s Fern Alley Music Series presents “Comedy Lands”
Saturday, August 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Fern Alley

Welcome to the Fern Alley Music Series! Established in 2023, the Fern Alley Music Series has quickly become a beloved community event, celebrating music, art, and culture in the heart of the Lower Polk. ​ Experience the Fern Alley Music Series—where music, art, and community ...

Free Film + Lantern Ceremony: Hiroshima/Nagasaki 80th Anniversary (AMC Kabuki 8)
Saturday, August 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission - Please reserve tickets before Aug 7th, 2025.
| AMC Kabuki Cinemas
Community consortium to present commemorations surrounding 80th anniversary of atomic bombings SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — In an urgent call for peace as we witness turbulent times in the world, a consortium of Japanese American community organizations are presenting events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the ...
12:00 pmMonthly Bookbinding Workshop: Rebinding Paperbacks  $33.75*
*25% off when you book 3 or more workshops in 2025 (deal expires on Jan 1st after this workshops are regular price of $45)
12:00 pmEco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF  FREE
12:00 pmFree Tour at Ace Makerspace  FREE*
*Donations are welcome. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.
SF’s Community Art Pop-Up Market
Saturday, August 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Heron Arts
Celebrate local art at the Community Art Market, a one day, pop up marketplace featuring 17+ artists, ceramicists, jewelry artisans and more! The vendors will be selling small to medium pieces of art at accessible prices; this is the perfect opportunity if you are looking ...
Make-Out Room Free Record Swap (SF)
Saturday, August 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The event is free all day with no restrictions except the age limit of 21+ since it is happening at a bar.
| The Make-Out Room
The Make-Out Room hosts a free record swap on Saturday, Aug. 9, featuring sellers and collectors from across the Bay Area offering a wide range of vinyl covering all genres. There will also be other music related items available including CDs, concert posters including some ...
12:00 pmFree Beginner Parkour “Urban Ninja” Class  FREE
Garden Scavenger Hunt + Win Prizes (Los Altos)
Saturday, August 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Los Altos History Museum
Celebrate the legacy of Isabel Merriman—gardener, animal advocate, and sister of Sarah Winchester—with a garden scavenger hunt for all ages. Explore the Museum’s gardens using a clue-filled handout, meet therapy dogs from Palo Alto Humane Society (noon–2 PM), and learn about plant care from garden ...
Discover Parkour: Free Outdoor Intro “Ninja” Class (Embarcadero)
Saturday, August 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Bocce Courts
Whether you’re excited about developing new skills, play, challenge, a fun way to exercise, or a friendly social experience, this beginner parkour class is for you. This class is designed for people with no previous parkour experience. It’s an opportunity to learn foundational elements of parkour ...
SF Gem & Mineral Society 90th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, August 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SF Gem & Mineral Society Clubhouse

The San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society is celebrating 90 years! Join us  the first 3 weekends in August for free, family-friendly fun at our clubhouse in the Sunset. Friday evenings will feature potlucks and social events, while Saturday and Sunday afternoons will feature educational ...Every Friday

1:00 pm3-Hour Boxing + Dutch Kickboxing Workshop w/ Expert Coaches (SF)  $65*
*$50 for Forge members. $65 for the General Public.
SF’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1” Live in Concert (2nd Show)
Saturday, August 9 – 1:00 pm | Cost: $105*
*Tickets start at $105 (fees included)
| Davies Symphony Hall

The end begins. Part one of the epic finale Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ is here! Don’t miss your chance to score some of the best seats in the house as Funcheap offers you an exclusive secret code for $70 Orchestra seats on Friday, ...

1:00 pm3-Hour Boxing + Kickboxing Workshop w/ Top Coaches (SF)  $65*
*$50.00 for current Forge Krav Maga members
1:00 pmSaturday “Cartooning for Kids” Workshop at Cartoon Art Museum (SF)  $25*
*15% OFF for CAM Members
1:00 pmWorkshop: “Biofeedback Music: Your Heart as a Drum Machine and Sweat as a Melody”  $125*
*Scholarships are available
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, August 9 – 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 ...

1:30 pmFree Ink Art + Guzheng Concert (SF Main Library)  FREE*
*Free and open to all ages!
“The Art of Play” Free Summer Art Party + DJs in 6,000 sqft Gallery (SF)
Saturday, August 9 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP is Required to know the Number of Attendees. RSVP would cater by Eventbrite.
| The Laundry
Get ready to unleash your inner child! The Fold Gallery & Cafe invites you to a vibrant summer art exhibit, The Art of Play, celebrating creativity and fun with talented Bay Area artists. Join us on Saturday, August 17th, from 2 PM to 9 PM for ...
2:00 pmClosing Art Party for “Trailblazing and Totems” Art Exhibition (Richmond)  FREE*
*All are welcomed
2:00 pmMario Through the Ages at Cupertino Public Library  FREE
SF Playhouse & Z Space presents: “Home?” World Premiere (Aug. 9)
Saturday, August 9 – 2:00 pm | Cost: $34.75*
*Save $11.25 with code FUNCHEAP, normally $46 (fees included)
| Z Space

In Israel, she’s Palestinian. In the Arab world, she’s Israeli. In America, she’s an “Other.” ‘Home?’ is an autobiographical one-person show about a young woman’s journey to find a sense of belonging. On the way she asks: Why would you need to complete military service ...

2:00 pm“Sketchboard”: Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | SF  $5*
*Donation-based admission: $5-15
3:00 pmHot Gay Summer Day Party w/ Rooftop Vibes + DJs (Oakland)  $20
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