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Saturday, August 9

Pistahan 2025: SF’s Filipino Cultural Festival & Parade (Aug. 9-10)
Saturday, August 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)

The Pistahan Parade and Festival is the largest celebration of Filipino art, culture, dance, food, and music in the U.S, happening on August 9-10, 2025. Filipinos make up one of California’s largest Asian American communities, and there’s a fabulous world of Pinay and Pinoy creativity ...

1,000 Free Smashburgers + Fries Giveaway Day at Campus Burgers (San Jose)
Saturday, August 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*First 1,000 burgers and small fries are free, no purchase necessary. Only at their new 1701 Park Ave. location in San Jose from 11a-2p
| Campus Burgers (1701 Park Ave.) San Jose
Campus Burgers in San Jose is giving away 1,000 free smashburgers and small fries on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 11am to 2pm. The promotion is available at their new 1701 Park Ave location in San Jose for the first 1,000 guests. No purchase necessary. Can’t ...

11:30 amFree “Bluegrass Breeze” Rooftop Concert at SF’s Salesforce Park (Every Saturday)  FREE
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

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.
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 ...
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 ...
12:00 pmEco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF  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 ...
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)
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 ...
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

12:00 pmFree Beginner Parkour “Urban Ninja” Class  FREE
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 ...
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 ...

1:00 pmWorkshop: “Biofeedback Music: Your Heart as a Drum Machine and Sweat as a Melody”  $125*
*Scholarships are available
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 pm3-Hour Boxing + Dutch Kickboxing Workshop w/ Expert Coaches (SF)  $65*
*$50 for Forge members. $65 for the General Public.
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 ...

1:00 pmSaturday “Cartooning for Kids” Workshop at Cartoon Art Museum (SF)  $25*
*15% OFF for CAM Members
1:30 pmFree Ink Art + Guzheng Concert (SF Main Library)  FREE*
*Free and open to all ages!
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 pmClosing Art Party for “Trailblazing and Totems” Art Exhibition (Richmond)  FREE*
*All are welcomed
“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 pm“Sketchboard”: Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | SF  $5*
*Donation-based admission: $5-15
2:00 pmMario Through the Ages at Cupertino Public Library  FREE
Paper Lanterns Film Screening + Q&A: 80th Hiroshima Anniversary (Mountain View)
Saturday, August 9 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Community Event
| Community School of Music and Arts
Join us for a special documentary film screening, Q&A, and Japanese Bon Dance. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. In remembrance of this anniversary, CSMA will present a screening of director Barry Frechette’s documentary, Paper Lanterns, ...
SF’s “Pier Party” at Fisherman’s Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (Aug. 9)
Saturday, August 9 – 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 ...

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