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“The Yard’s First Outdoor Movie Night
By - posted 8/28/2015
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Bring the family or a date for an outdoor movie night featuring the classic, Jaws, along with free popcorn and free Haagen Dazs ice cream samples at The Yard at Mission Rock (right across McCovey Cove from AT&T Park) from 8-10:30 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2015. Outdoor “Jaws” Movie Night Saturday, August more...

The Great San Francisco Hike
By - posted 8/28/2015
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Come celebrate the anniversary of the fantastic San Francisco group hikes led by Jill Katz with a challenging but casual 6 mile hike exploring some amazing peaks, and then celebrate with tasty beverages. The Great San Francisco Hike “Come Hike” 4-Year Anniversary Saturday, August 29, 2015 | 1-4 pm Meeting Location: Parnassus and Willard Streets (Bus more...

Michael Jackson Birthday Bashes
By - posted 8/27/2015
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Free Drive-In Movie Night
By - posted 8/27/2015
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The West Wind Drive-in movie theaters in Concord and San Jose host a Free Drive-in Movie Night, plus a festival with live music, games and $1 nachos. All movies are double features. Admission is free. Gates open at 6 pm. Films start at dusk. Arrive early. Free Drive-In Movie Night Two Thursdays per year – Gates more...

“Name Your Price” Three Twins Ice Cream Day
By - posted 8/26/2015
Deals

Thursday, August 27, 2015 marks Three Twins Ice Cream’s 10th year of making inconceivably delicious ice cream. They’re inviting you to “Name Your Price” on scoops at all four, company-owned, Bay Area ice cream shops in SF, San Rafael, Larkspur and Napa. 100% of the day’s sales from these shops (from open more...

Rock Balancing Art in San Francisco
By - posted 8/25/2015
Artsy Fartsy

Dozens of artists worldwide are part of a global balanced rock sculpture movement, and two of them have invited you to learn the practice of creating these serene, temporary sculptures from rocks at Crissy Field. Rock Balancing Art & Lessons Saturday, August 29, 2015 | 11am to 1pm Crissy Field, SF FREE – RSVP on more...

San Francisco Stargazing Party
By - posted 8/24/2015
City Discoveries

The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers invite you to their next City Star Party, where you can take a gander at our universe through telescopes, socialize with more experienced amateur astronomers, and get some tips about the night sky. Take in the view from San Francisco’s picturesque Land’s End or other fantastic view points like the Exploratorium, more...

HellaMotown Dance Party
By - posted 8/23/2015
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Like Marvin Gaye? Stevie Wonder? The Temptations? Funcheap and Stroy Moyd team up to bring you #HellaMotown aka the Biggest Motown Dance Party in San Francisco. Bring your Wednesday night dancing shoes and join DJ Sophomore (SF) and DJ Spin (London) to bust-a-move, start a soul train and shake what yo mama gave you. more...

Free National Parks Day
By - posted 8/23/2015
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Sometimes you’ve just got get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entrance to all national parks including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park. Yosemite park waves their usual $20 per car fee, and Muir Woods is allowing free more...

Janelle Monáe Free Performance & Rally
By - posted 8/23/2015
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Janelle Monae, Jidenna & Wondaland labelmates will be protesting against police violence at a big rally in the Mission on Sunday,  joining families of people killed by police, immigrants, activists, and artists. The event, which takes place at 24th and Mission on Sunday, August 23, 2015 starting around 12:30pm should include press conference, rally and a more...

SF Etsy Summer Pop-Up Market
By - posted 8/22/2015
Fairs & Festivals

Etsy comes to life with over 30 local artisans in the spacious courtyard of All Good Pizza in the Bayview, so come out, shop local and eat delicious pizza (for purchase) from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday, August 23, 2015. Amelia from GoGo Craft will host a free DIY Bow Tie Workshop. SF Etsy Summer Pop-Up more...

Festival of Chariots
By - posted 8/22/2015
Fairs & Festivals

The “Festival of the Chariots,” known throughout India as the “Ratha Yatra” festival, has been performed for thousands of years in Puri, India, and today it is celebrated in all major cities through out the world. More then 3,000 people attend each year in San Francisco alone. Typically at this annual more...

The “Beer Mile” World Classic
By - posted 8/22/2015
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World Champions from USA, Canada and Australia square off for world beer mile domination by drinking a full-sized beer, running a quarter mile, then repeating the process three times – and they do it in under 5 minutes. Yes, this is a “sport” ESPN even did a feature on it. There will be more...

Film Night in the Park 2015
By - posted 8/22/2015
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Every summer Film Night in the Park puts on free outdoor movies in parks throughout San Francisco. Films are free of charge in beautiful park settings and projected on a giant outdoor screen. Arrive early, spread out a blanket, and picnic prior to the screening, but avoid bringing chairs. 2015 Film Night more...

The “Bear Naked” Games
By - posted 8/20/2015
Fun & Games

Get your Saturday night started with volleyball, badminton, spike ball, and best of all, bubble soccer. Yea, that’s right… Jump inside a big inflatable bubble and have at it. It’s a mashup between soccer, human bowling and dodgeball. But that’s not all, you can also play “Spikeball” – as seen on Shark Tank, it’s more...