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De Young Museum - Free Saturday! DATE CHANGE
Sat, Jul 25, 6:30 PMLetโs get cultured and see some art! We will be at Underdogs Tres for lunch: [Underdogs Tres](https://underdogstres.com/?y_source=1_MjM3NDQ5NjEtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D) and then walk over to the De Young Museum! [De Young Museum ](https://www.famsf.org/visit/de-young) **You must bring a Bay Area ID for free admission!** Tickets have been reserved and are limited so please only RSVP if you know you can come.

Sketching at Me & Jungle (Cafe Art Circle - East Bay)
Sun, Jul 5, 8:00 PM๐ **Oakland Piedmont Ave. Meet in the back patio 1:00 pm. Look for us with sketchbooks.** ๐จ Roam freely. Sketch what you see. โ Pull up a chair anytime to draw with us and talk art. ๐ 2:45pm. We wrap things up with show & tell throwdown. This is organized by the **[Cafe Art Circle](https://www.zenbay.org/cafe_art_circle)** meetup under SF Sketchers. We explore coffee and tea shops around the Bay Area, using sketching as a way to experience the atmosphere of each place and its neighborhood. Me & Jungle Cafe is a family-owned cafe on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland. It's a delight to folks who love of plants, tea, coffee, and healthy eating. I still remember my first visit and thinking it felt more like hanging out in a neighbor's backyard. A true neighborhood gem, their food is fresh, filling, and great for a summer afternoon. Come enjoy the greenery and warm atmosphere with us.

Presidio Tunnel Tops, paint wild, loose and free
Thu, Jul 2, 4:30 PMJoin us at **Presidio Tunnel Tops** for a Wild, Loose and Free painting adventure. This site offers expansive views of the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Bring your oil, acrylic, pastels, gouache or pencils to express your wildest artistic desires. Weather: Around 65 degrees, low clouds early, mostly sunny so bring a hat or umbrella, water and a snack otherwise enjoy the coffee shop. Everyone welcome to show and tell at 12:30 between the coffee shop and visitor center. Thank you and see you at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

๐จ Plein Air Painting Day at the San Francisco Botanical Garden! ๐ฟ
Tue, Jul 14, 4:30 PM๐จ Paint the Botanical Garden Join us for a relaxed day of plein air painting at [the San Francisco Botanical Garden.](https://www.visitcalifornia.com/botanical-garden-san-francisco/) Whether youโre an experienced artist or just getting started, come enjoy the beautiful gardens, meet fellow artists, and spend a creative day outdoors. ๐ 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122 Bring: Your painting or drawing supplies, water, a chair or stool if youโd like, and layers for the weather. What to expect: Beautiful scenery, a friendly art community, inspiration, and plenty of opportunities to paint and share your work. **Cost: Free on this date** **Entrance is free each day between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., and all day on the second Tuesday of every month.** Please RSVP if you plan to join us. ๐ฟ๐จ

Sketch Dog Surfing & Soul Grind Coffee (Pacifica)
Sat, Aug 1, 5:00 PMSketching the World Dog Surfing Championships! ๐ **10:00-10:29 am**. Meet at the world famous Taco Bell Cantina ๐ **10:30 am.** Short walk together over to Pacifica State Beach ๐ Roam freely. Sketch the doggos. โ **12:00 noon.** Walk over to Soul Grind. ๐จ Sketch the cafe. Or pull up a chair and just relax. ๐ **01:00 pm**. We wrap things up with a show & tell, throwdown. Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Dogs. Surfboards. Pure untamed delight in the best way. Weโll sketch out on the beach for a bit, then grab coffee to reset. * [KQED article](https://www.kqed.org/news/12050803/whos-the-top-dog-wave-riding-canines-compete-at-the-world-dog-surfing-championships) of the 2025 event * [Official website](https://www.surfdogchampionships.com/) of Surf Dog Championships This is organized by the **[Cafe Art Circle](https://www.zenbay.org/cafe_art_circle)** meetup under SF Sketchers. We explore coffee and tea shops around the Bay Area, using sketching as a way to experience the atmosphere of each place and its neighborhood. All levels welcome. Bring whatever you like to sketch with. Message Jimmy if you need help finding the group. *Photo from 2022 Dog Surfing World Championship, Pacifica CA, 6 August 2022. Photo by Jack Owicki.*

Adventure Time: Figure Drawing Salon
Sun, Jul 12, 9:00 PMJoin us on July 12th at Monument in San Francisco from 2-4pm, with models Gl0w0rm, and Maize!! This will be a costumed drawing salon. ๐ 07/12/2026 โณ 2-4pm **[๐๏ธ $30 Presales & $35 At The Door](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/1WGJJVJKDK8SC/checkout/CEYFJECLEQDFOBFT5FQ5RS6S)** ๐ต Live musicians TBA ๐งโ๐ง All ages!
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