Sorry Fall, but San Francisco’s Summer is just heating up. And to help all you beautiful Bay Area people fill up your sunny days while saving your pennies for rainy days, we’ve gathered a list of the best free events in SF September 16-30.
Come Out & Play SF: Free Games Festival
VARIES
September 16 – 19, VARIES
Live a little. This multi-day all-ages event gets you to experience the city through a wide-range of outdoor games. Undercover capture the flag, Jericho (spy game ft. nerf guns), hipster bingo, and more. The weekend ends with a family-friendly game day.
SF Swappers: September Food Swap
MISSION
September 16, 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Sports Basement
If you’ve made it, grown it, harvested it, or foraged it… you can trade it! Make in-kind trades with fellow swappers and you may come home with fresh baked bread, jams, chutneys, honey, pickled veggies, and more. Happy bartering!
The North Face Mountain Athletics Training
MISSION BAY
September 17, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Yard at Mission Rock
Slope-season isn’t far away now, and it’s never too early to get prepped to dominate that black diamond. Whatever your fitness goal may be, get kicked into gear by trainers from The North Face for Mountain Athletics, held every Thursday.
Sightglass Public Coffee Cupping
SOMA
Friday, September 18, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sightglass
Coffee fiends, you won’t want to miss this coffee-cupping workshop at Sightglass. Learn the tools, ingredients, and techniques for brewing your own perfect cup at home.
3rd on 3rd: Cheese & Ales Tasting Party ft. the Epicurean Connection
DOGPATCH
September 18, 4 PM – 9 PM
Spicer on Third
Artisan cheeses? Good. Rogue Beer? Good. A professional chef pairing them together? You’d be a fool to miss this one.
2 Blocks of Art
SOMA
September 18, 4 PM – 8 PM
Urban Solutions | Central Market Community Benefit District
Two blocks, 75 artists, 20 exhibits with work ranging from photography and fashion design to woodworking and site specific sculpture. There will be music, dancers, and mobile artisans along the route and many local vendors will be offering discounts on food and drink. San Francisco, you’re. so. cool.
Fringe, the Indie Music Video Dance Party!
ALAMO SQUARE
September 19, 9 PM – 2 AM
Madrone
Madrone, being just the best, is bringing it back to the days when VH1 and MTV actually played music videos with this monthly dance party. Dance all night long alongside projections of your favorite indie music videos.
Film in the Fog: Maleficent
PRESIDIO
September 19, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Presidio Dance Theatre
Yep. We’ve officially reached peak weather season here in The Bay. While it’s almost too hot during the day, by night it’s all pretty ideal. Arrive early to this outdoor film screening for live music, food trucks, and Looney Tunes shorts. Enjoy free popcorn during the feature film Maleficent, and don’t forget a blanket and a box o’ wine.
Peace in the Park 2015
GOLDEN GATE PARK
September 19, 11 AM – 6 PM
Spreckels Temple of Music
Put your computer to sleep, turn your phone on to not disturb, and find your zen at this festival filled with world music, tai chi, hatha yoga, life-changer seminars, arts & crafts, exhibits by local non-profits, and a meditation experience. Inhale. Exhale. Accept the awesome.
Makers, Music, & Mimosas
SOMA
September 19, 12 PM – 3 PM
SOMArts Cultural Center
Whether you do it professionally, or you *think* you don’t have a creative bone in your body… bring your curiosity to an afternoon filled with free creative workshops and live music. Upon registration, you’ll be assigned to two random workshops (out of five) which could be anything from calligraphy to body paint. There will be mimosas too, guys.
Find a Friend Adoption Fair & Charity Dog Wash
WEST PORTAL
September 19 – 20, 12 PM – 3 PM
CITIPETS Playground
Find a furry forever-friend, or bring yours along for a charity dog wash. Either way, you’ll be feeling all the feels.
Beauty On Point: Beauty Meets Fitness
MARINA
September 19, 12:30 PM
Lorna Jane
Work it out with Pilates OnPointe, then learn how to get ready in a jiffy for a night out, post-sweat sesh. Snacks and special shopping promos to follow.
SOL Saturdays: Rooftop Cookout Day Party w/ DJ D Sharp
OAKLAND
September 19, 2 PM – 8 PM
Magnin Events and Rooftop Lounge
Head to the East Bay for a rooftop party complete with BBQ, drinks, and tunes. If you arrive by 3 PM, you’re in free!
Fall Yoga Under the Dome
UNION SQUARE
September 20, 9:30 AM
Westfield San Francisco Centre
I’m not sure how “namaste” you can possibly get in the middle of the SF mall with the heaviest foot traffic… but, some people do find their zen whilst shopping—so why not? Bring your yoga mat and om under the dome.
SaloonBox Launch Party
SOMA
September 21, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Forgery Bar
There are box subscriptions for beauty, wine lovers, and even your dogs. Adding to the mix is SaloonBox, a cocktail kit subscription that sends you all the ingredients and recipes you need to make speciality cocktails each month. Join them at their launch party, where you’ll enjoy craft cocktails from PlumpJack and have the opportunity to win a subscription. Cheers!
Tech Demos & Drinks
SOMA
September 22, 6 PM – 8 PM
Tech in Motion Events | Geekdom
Grab a cocktail, mingle with fellow tech admirers, and check out tech demos of the latest products, wearables, and services. San Francisco in a nutshell, really.
SLATE Art Collectors Tour
MISSION
September 24, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
1890 Bryant Street Studios
Join SLATE Art on an intimate, curated tour of a the workspaces of five San Francisco artists. Mingle with the artists, enjoy refreshments, and maybe even take a new wall hanging home with you.
World Escape Day: San Francisco Edition
TBC
September 24, 6:30 PM
If you’re over your day-to-day and are considering a change of pace, pop by this meet-up to get inspired by professionals in the same boat. These get-togethers were created to bring people who are ready to quit their mainstream careers for something under their own control. Life’s too short, y’all.
Night Market at UN Plaza
CIVIC CENTER
September 25, 5 PM – 9 PM
UN Plaza
International food, craft cocktails, live music, local artisans, and interactive games in the heart of SF. Save on a babysitter, bring the kids along—this event is family-friendly.
Sunset Family Hike
PRESIDIO
September 25, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Golden Gate Overlook
The hike complete with a million dollar view. On this walk to Marshall’s Beach, snap a photo as the sun sets over the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, Lands End, and the Pacific Ocean. #Blessed
Macy’s Front Row
UNION SQUARE
September 25, 6 PM
Macy’s Union Square
SF fashionistas, this one’s for you! Gather at Macy’s Union Square to witness a fall fashion presentation hosted by Giuliana Rancic, enjoy a mini makeover courtesy of Lancome, get your nails did by OPI, and capture your new look in the onsite photo booth.
I Heart The 90’s
ALAMO SQUARE
September 25, 9 PM
Madrone
Although it may feel like we’re still living in the 90’s sometimes (oversized grandpa sweaters, high-waisted (mom) jeans, and a Clinton running for President), it’s time to celebrate where it all began. It’s no secret that Madrone is a pro at hosting some of the most quirky and generally awesome events in town, and their I Heart the 90’s Party is no exception. Let’s get jiggy with it.
Imagining California: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The California Report
OAKLAND
September 25, 5 PM – 7 PM
Oakland Museum of California | KQED
Celebrating 20 years of keeping you updated on all things California, NPR’s The California Report will hold its anniversary party at the Oakland Museum. Put faces to their voices when you mingle with the hosts and correspondents behind the radio show, and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and drinks in the museum gardens. They will then host a discussion on California’s past, and what to expect in the future.
Fog City Family Films: Jurassic Park
THE RICHMOND
September 26, 6 PM – 10 PM
Rossi Playground
The Richmond is notorious for its fog covered skies, making for the perfect blanket-toting outdoor movie night. This month, the still terrifying original Jurassic Park will be showing. Because you’re an adult and you can, pack yourself a burrito and a thermos of hot cocoa with peppermint schnapps to keep your insides warm.
Free Opera Screening: Madama Butterfly
CIVIC CENTER
September 27, 1 PM – 3:30 PM
San Francisco Public Library | Merola Opera Program
Performed in Italian with English subtitles for your convenience, catch a free film screening of the Puccini opera, Madama Butterfly. Pre-show, a rep from the Merola Opera Program will give a short talk about the film with the chance to win free Merola program prizes. Remember, this one isn’t a sing-along.
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