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Events for August 17, 2025

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Sunday, August 17

SF’s Free Budget “Roman Gladiator Games” w/ Pool Noodles (Palace of Fine Arts)
Sunday, August 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Palace of Fine Arts
Come one, come all! It is the month to commemorate the GRRREAAT Caeasar Augustus (that’s August for you pleebs)! Are you someone who yearns for the good old days of the Roman Empire (see: they could build the Pantheon in 2 years, but how many decades ...
3:00 pmSF’s “Antique Vibrator Museum” Free Guided Tour Day | Good Vibrations  FREE*
*Free, but you must RSVP at least 72 hours in advance by calling the Polk St. store location at (415) 345-0400.
3:30 pmRumba Party: Afro-Cuban Drums, Dances & Songs | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free, but donations are encouraged.
Golden Gate Park’s Free “Crucial Reggae” Sunday Bandshell Concert (SF)
Sunday, August 17 – 4:20 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park hosts 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell in 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. The 2025 season will run through mid-November, featuring shows most Wednesdays, Fridays, and ...

4:45 pmA Cappella Magic: Harmonic License + Pitch Please (The Lost Church)  $20
5:00 pmWinnie Cheung & Friends  $25
5:30 pmPat Travers Live: Blues-Rock Legend Hits SF (Biscuits And Blues)  $60.12*
*$55 Presale | $60 Day of Show
Redwood City Free Shakespeare in the Park “Two Gentlemen of Verona” (Aug. 9-24)
Sunday, August 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
 | Red Morton Park

Free Shakespeare in the Park is thrilled to bring its production of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, to beautiful Red Morton Park in Redwood City for three big weekends, from August 9 through August 24 at 6pm. SF Shakes started in ...

“Whiskers & Watercolors” Painting Class + Cuddle w/ 25+ Adorable Cats (SF’s Cat Cafe)
Sunday, August 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: $65.95*
*Tickets also include selection of three Japanese green teas, one complimentary sparkling wine with valid ID, and quality time with 25+ adoptable and resident cats and kittens
 | KitTea Cat Lounge
Join us for a relaxing and creative painting class at KitTea Cat Lounge! For just $65, you’ll enjoy 90 minutes of professional watercolor instruction, all the supplies you need, and your very own take-home watercolor set to continue your artistic journey. Plus, we’ve got an extra ...
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, August 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
 | Secret Location (Oakland)

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 ...

Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday, August 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
 | The Function

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Every Sunday

“Heart of the City” Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Heart of the City" Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Heart of the City Farmers Market is a uniquely independent, farmer-operated, nonprofit farmers market located year round on Sundays and Wednesdays in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, rain or shine. Nearly 30 local farmers and artisan food vendors provide a wide selection of fresh local produce, ...
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
With more than 40 vendors, the Jack London Square Farmers Market offers local produce, food craft products, and breakfast and lunch options. The Jack London Square Farmers Market is operated by CUESA at Oakland’s Jack London Square on Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, year ...
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
Every Sunday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP/Donations optional for charity
 | Mission Dolores Park
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
WHAT IS “OUT”? Workouts are open to all from a certified personal trainer, Josh Muñoz. We are LGBTQ+ friendly and our group is open to all fitness levels. You will be challenged and supported in a safe, social workout environment. Bring a towel and water and ...
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
Every Sunday – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted.
 | 1801 Bush
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
See and learn about the Victorian era architecture of the city’s first suburb on a guided walk from SF City Guides. Victorian Walking Tour Every Sunday | 2 pm 1801 Bush, 1801 Bush St., SF, CA Free, but donations are accepted. On a walk through the neighborhood of Lafayette Square, you’ll ...
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Every Sunday – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Lucky Horseshoe
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Grab that banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, harmonica and autoharp, and head over to The Lucky Horseshoe in Bernal Heights to join in San Francisco’s only Bluegrass Jam on a Sunday afternoon. Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam Every Sunday | 4-7 pm The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Ave., SF, CA FREE Jamming ...
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Every Sunday – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Circus Center
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Experienced juggler or a newbie looking to learn? Come hang out at Juggling Club and collaborate in a fun, low-pressure environment with an experienced Circus Center instructor. All levels are welcome in this club class taught by Jade Ford. Juggling Club Most Sundays | 5-8p Circus Center, 755 Frederick St., ...
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