Afternoon Activities San Francisco

🌈 Join Us for an Inspiring LGBTQ+ Theater Afternoon — “Esto No Tiene Nombre”

Improv Jam Session | Beginner-Friendly Game Day

Join us for a fun day of improv games! This is a free, beginner-friendly jam session (not a formal class). We try to get together about once a month and play games. As always, nobody is forced to participate but highly encouraged to jump in and play. **What to expect:** * Improv - short for improvisational theater - is a form of live performance where characters, dialogue, and scenes are created in the moment. * We’ll have a mix of warm-up games, learn about character development, physical comedy, and storytelling. * Depending on audience participation, we’re planning about an 1.5-2 hour session. **Where and when:** * Sunday, June 14th - meeting at 2:00pm, games start at 2:15pm. * William McKinley Monument in NoPa: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gSDmnZA9md6r5orU9 * We’re planning to use the space in front of the monument as our “stage”. If you’re still reading (whoo whoo), here is a Wiki rabbit hole about improv: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Improvisational_theatre Come play some games with us!

Pigeon First Aid & Companion Animal Care

What if you could spend one afternoon directly changing the lives of animals who desperately need our help? Join us in San Francisco for a unique, hands-on experience where you'll learn how to rescue injured pigeons, provide life-changing first aid, and support companion animals living alongside our unhoused neighbors. Every day, pigeons in San Francisco suffer from a hidden danger: string, fishing line, hair, and other debris that wrap tightly around their toes and feet, causing immense pain, infections, and sometimes the loss of entire limbs. During this event, we'll teach you how to safely spot, catch, and help these incredible birds before releasing them back to their families and flocks. We'll also be carrying food and toys to share with companion animals belonging to our unhoused neighbors because compassion doesn't stop with one species. This event is about building a kinder city for all animals. Whether you're a lifelong animal advocate or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this is your chance to turn empathy into action. You'll leave with new skills, amazing stories, and the incredible feeling that comes from knowing you made someone's world a little better. No experience necessary. We'll provide all the training and supplies. Just bring:  Compassion  Comfortable shoes A willingness to help animals who are too often ignored Come discover just how much good one afternoon can do. **ARRIVE ON TIME!** We’ll begin promptly at 11am with a brief about essential safety and training. If you arrive late, we will be out and about and hard to contact and find so please be on time. **Meeting location:** Powell Street BART Station Questions? Contact Carla at carla@dxe.io Learn more about pigeon first aid: [https://dxe.io/pigeonfirstaid](https://dxe.io/pigeonfirstaid?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOEdGQWxmOHpkS2dYdjhLN3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6Wx5nZ-NclHyG402MYvRxPbWO4jmsBQApYo0hVoj-KbYCy-yCx12HWO31VNQ_aem_YWdncwMJksnMKI1N3JlIV065VDpk&brid=YWdncwE-ld0JzmgBxiRmh_c_IJvj) Come learn a unique skill, meet kindhearted people, and help make San Francisco a safer place for pigeons and companion animals alike. \-\-\- Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we are creating a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at [dxe.io/conduct](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fconduct%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOEdGQWxmOHpkS2dYdjhLN3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7BumvBaQSBUsHJFycf1ty536IMcrUA5InBwCrEJVOljaU6uooCsBGytjps_w_aem_YWdncwOgck4f53MSKR09RjY1YhLh%26brid%3DYWdncwFhtQ9wjNEdmx24edjoj9jW&h=AUBJvrcrdxnt5iKOAhmD-7EkBC9PM7ZIEvHlmuSZmYm41cTK5OYoxRgQo5MM3ByQt3bBicdN-1U4r0V0lJZx4EeYK-xson5Gccm41vDs7r9U6rGS0NsI8zkMOF_VyYY97QIUR7q6V1AbdHcXrWOEHaXyRQaXKK49&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUDStb3NNTqnujoQesQKUwoO3qs8cxCU9QNzSqTn31IhJGnQEpSwv6Cu2gFOaLGLt_qkoCKtotG4HGg0GD4bKQjCtPv7-GEOhRHG7RFmqLuvOeVkcXBqiV9tAwo4mkTgR6SgMCkI8oX0JPxvjE5HTHc7LuNZC6EOWDc) To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here [dxe.io/handbook](http://dxe.io/handbook?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOEdGQWxmOHpkS2dYdjhLN3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6m0vWjybktwGYLxETv9vunY879O6F_Hxgcntg9zPJF5vf5rJhV_76SDwvWRg_aem_YWdncwPBcma8LvVUffFzFbFKuG8Q&brid=YWdncwGTzpRVacbGkWnrOpRTRfPF)

TBD - Let's Play Mini Golf @ Tipsy Putt (Emeryville)

Let's Play another round of mini golf @ Tipsy Putt (Emeryville). I'll arrive about 15 mins early to get a table for us. Then I'll post where you can find the group in the comments. You can find street parking or garage parking nearby. Come grab a drink and make new friends! Looking forward to seeing everyone there for this event!

From crisis to conservation: Empowering action for biodiversity

We are living in extraordinary times that can challenge our ability to feel hopeful about the future. To meet this moment, California Native Plant Society has launched two ambitious multi-year biodiversity campaigns: a conservation campaign focused on saving native plants in their natural habitats, and an urban biodiversity campaign that aims to transform the built environment with native plants. In this talk, we’ll discuss the virtuous cycle of hope and action, and where the native plant movement can have the greatest impacts, now and for future generations. Dr. Jun Bando is the executive director of the California Native Plant Society, a nonprofit conservation organization with more than 13,000 members, 35 volunteer-led chapters, and a statewide staff based in Sacramento. She earned her Ph.D. in ecology from UC Davis and her professional background includes work in public policy, higher education, foreign affairs, and national security.

Start Your Saturday with Qigong 免费大雁功, 开始美好一天

**Start your Saturday with Qigong** Gentle movement. Mindful breathing. Restored balance. Join our **free weekly sessions** to improve focus, reduce stress, and boost energy. All levels are welcome—perfect for beginners and families! **When & Where** 📍 San Francisco Marina Branch Library – Outdoor Patio *(Between the library and the children’s playground)* 🚍 Short walk from Muni lines 30, 45, 22, 28, and 43 🚗 Free/permit parking at Marina Green Park (12-min walk) **What to Bring** ☀️ Sunscreen, hat, gloves for sun protection 🌧️ Sessions canceled if it rains **Featured on the SF Marina Branch Library calendar:** https://sfpl.org/locations/marina

Golden Gate Park Trails and Sidewalks along the JFK Promenade

Sunday Kickball @ Bushrod Park!

BASS presents our favorite event, kickball! We will be at our normal spot in the East Bay at Bushrod Park in Oakland! Bring your soccer cleats (for better grip on the field), sunscreen, and athletic wear and water for a fun time out! For those who haven't played kickball before, the rules will be explained and demonstrated before we start. Depending on the attendance, we'll either have 2 teams facing off or a rotation of 3 teams all together. Then after we may hit the local pizza/bar scene if everyone still wants to hang out. We have a HARD START at 1pm, so please be sure to show up on time for warmups! (We also nearly lost the field previously because not enough people were there on time) See you there soon! 🔴 Note: Please, please, please don’t no show. 🙏 It makes these events really difficult to plan. If you no show once, you will be given lower priority for future events. The second time, you will be removed from the event list for any attendee limited event we host.

Breakfast Hang at SOHN

Start your morning with good coffee and bold, unique flavors at SOHN! The café's Korean fusion menu features creative twists on classic breakfast and brunch favorites. Come by for pastries, breakfast plates, specialty drinks, and great company. We’ll grab a table, chat, and enjoy a relaxed morning together in one of San Francisco’s coziest Dogpatch cafés. Please note that there may be a line for us to get seats, so please plan to arrive on time! 628-236-9369 if you have any questions. See you there!

Hidden Paths and Parks Walk in El Cerrito

Captivating Book Club & Yummy Lunch

Playtime (1967)

**Join us for Jacques Tati's Playtime, considered one of the best comedies ever made on Tuesday, July 21 at the Vogue Theatre, 7:30pm show.** We will meet in front of the theater at 7:15pm for quick intros and again after the show to gather before walking to a nearby bar/restaurant for discussion. You can purchase your tickets ahead of time [here](https://www.voguemovies.com/calendar-of-events/playtime-july-21) or you can likely purchase the ticket at the door. It is general admission seating so everyone can find their own seat and then meet in front of the theater afterwards for discussion. Location for the after movie discussion is TBD, but admittedly there aren't many spots still open around 10pm near the theater. We may just chat in the library courtyard. near the theater. I'm considering checking out [The Pig & Whistle](https://maps.app.goo.gl/VP15w1p8VC3mijhPA), an English pub about a 15 minute walk away, but would be open to other suggestions. Hope to see you there!