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Saturday, August 22
Bay Area Chocolate Chip Cookie Festival (Palo Alto)
Saturday, August 22 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Museum of American Heritage
Bring the whole family to a free end-of-summer bash and a celebration of America’s most iconic dessert!
Cookies & milk
LEGO® building & historic games
Face painting
Live music in a garden
Antique tech museum
RSVP here:
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2026 World Arts West Dance Festival (SF Main Library)
Saturday, August 22 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Koret Auditorium
Join us to celebrate and document the legacies of these 5 foundational Bay Area cultural dance legends.
We are exploring the themes of Legacy, Empowerment and Belonging leading up to our 50th Anniversary in 2028.
Weekend Two honors five legacy artists in the World Arts West global ...
Free “Haight-Ashbury Small Business Stroll” (SF)
Enjoy an afternoon of community, connection and commerce at the Haight-Ashbury Small Business Stroll. This guided walk spotlights six locally owned businesses, each offering a unique look into their story, products and services.
At each stop, enjoy a short interview with the business owner followed by ...
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...
“Shane” (The L Word) Lookalike Contest at Rikkie’s (SF)
Shane Lookalike Contest – a sapphic spectacle and fundraiser for Lesbian Visibility Week 2027!
Join The Curve Foundation as we bring the fun and raise money for Lesbian Visibility Week 2027. In addition to the contest, we’ll also be hosting a raffle ️ for a coveted Curve magazine x ...
Crash An Indian Wedding Party With Non Stop Bhangra
Crash An Indian Wedding Party returns to San Francisco’s iconic Great American Music Hall for its 14th year!
Experience the color, music, dance, and joyful traditions of an Indian wedding at this one-of-a-kind celebration presented by Non Stop Bhangra. The evening features interactive Bhangra dance lessons, ...
Sunday, August 23
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll ...
Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Dark and Darker)
Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
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. ...
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Your Next Comic: A New Faces Showcase)
Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday
2026 Oakland Chinatown StreetFest (Aug. 22-23)
Sunday, August 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Oakland Chinatown
The Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome you back to the Oakland Chinatown StreetFest on August 22–23, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For two days, Oakland Chinatown will celebrate with lion dances, live entertainment, delicious food, local artists, family-friendly activities, ...
SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)
Max out your ski or snowboarding skills with House of Air’s Adult Slopestyle Workshop – designed to push your limits in a controlled, high-energy environment. Beginners and seasoned free skiers and boarders alike will make rapid improvement with our expert instruction and guidance. In this ...
SF’s “Festival of Chariots” in Golden Gate Park (2026)
Sunday, August 23 – 10:15 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park (Robin Williams Meadow)
Welcome to the 60th annual Festival of Chariots. His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada organized the first Jagannātha Ratha-yātrā festival in San Francisco in 1967.
Jagannātha means “Lord of the Universe.” It is mentioned in the Vedic literatures, rathe ca vamanam drstva punar janma ...
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday
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