Cheap Activities San Francisco

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From Friends W/O Benefits (& Naps)

Lawn Bocce & Treat Potluck

Sun, Aug 16, 6:00 PM

Join us at the Crolls Garden Picnic Area for a treat potluck and some lawn bocce ball! It's an easy game to pick up, so don't worry if you haven't played before. Hope to see you there!

From Direct Action Everywhere: People Who Love Animals

Pigeon First Aid & Companion Animal Care

Sun, Aug 16, 6:00 PM

From I Wanna Do It But Not Alone

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=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6eFNKNFhtTWxmZWFSbktuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkZRbCNcYyVCYyhw4sZwW242YwwemBZHx4_mizrEnvMUNDaofU_NVw9hVBt8_aem_yAVLXaKKEouYGg7jW3rkqg) 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%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6eFNKNFhtTWxmZWFSbktuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh9otjyL4fzT3WEDThe_TF4jhbrIrbOReEEA6YWNR1ETbb3t6wNB0jK6hG7I_aem__11TKUelIA-UnfGtrtWpEA&h=AUBH2fCRFZfKEGXpUbYQmdFTOriBZ9AZCsObD9xSkhzhORypfX2UWfNDMQDy2ya2bW0_na-wYqja6tyNKGDysC8vdzm-TGaGt11eXD4DVrziEScRQ4in3AHSqUyJccnHsmKQ4nWJ6dsa6NnPrITUf73u05JV8fdK&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUAsVqJh2zJ_GQuoa7XiDAFWFQe8aKgq7QVsrwuNjZlbr2OIyaDK_mKTf34SBPTO4ewX0KhSFxmGCxS52X7wgCFKrB7SbaaUns4q15GWuN-yHfOpJPGdoJThfDRYIdM_2AEEPt7QIAnBb9oDp3JsSVRgJv9zmbMfh6U) 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=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6eFNKNFhtTWxmZWFSbktuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtWrJM3xTmcrBKVTWREpLmeqShzs-gRMJkXNBxzqEgEy3nbClywwJUmefuLw_aem_oWC267X2lTngh7PS3t8GhA)

3 attendees

Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy, Shelton Theater, Union Square, SF

Fri, Aug 21, 2:45 AM

From Direct Action Everywhere: People Who Love Animals

Let's have fun thursday night together! I hope this is very funny! At least the name is funny already! [Cheaper Than Therapy](http://cttcomedy.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=eventdescription&utm_content=sun) offers a healthy dose of live stand-up comedy. Located in San Francisco's historic [Shelton Theater](http://sheltontheater.org/?utm_source=cttcomedy&utm_medium=eventbrite) in the heart of Union Square, Cheaper Than Therapy is convenient to get to, whether you live in the Bay Area or are just visiting. Check out the reviews on [Yelp](http://www.yelp.com/biz/cheaper-than-therapy-san-francisco), [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cheaper+Than+Therapy/@37.7889145,-122.4113228,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m7!3m6!1s0x0:0x78bbc2b81aba94a2!8m2!3d37.7889145!4d-122.4091341!9m1!1b1), and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/cttcomedy). ## About the show Each show features five to six hand-picked, experienced comedians and an occasional guest drop-in. Please arrive at the theater by 7:45pm to check in with the box office. The bar opens at 7pm, and the show starts at 8pm. **Last seating** is at 8:20pm. The theater has a full bar with no drink minimum. Come early for craft drinks and great seats! The show will end by 9:30pm. . Please check the FAQ [here](https://cttcomedy.com/) and to buy tickets go[ ](https://tickets.cttcomedy.com/events)https://tickets.cttcomedy.com/events/2238/Cheaper-Than-Therapy-Stand-up-Comedy-Thu-Jan-15 Hope see you there!

10 attendees

BOARD GAME SOCIAL

Sun, Aug 2, 10:00 PM

Come join and play board games. I'll be bringing some simple and classic games that are easy for anyone to pick up. Bring yourself, bring board games, bring snacks to share. The last two not strictly necessary. **Where:** Berkeley Animal Rights Center West (2414 6th St, Berkeley) **When:** Sunday, August 2nd 3 pm-6 pm **What:** Board games hangout \- ARC West is a 30 minute walk from North Berkeley BART and only a 10 minute walk from the 51B bus stop at University and 6th St\. Learn more about our values here: [dxe.io/values](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fvalues%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsQUdZZ2hlVkVrNU41WUkwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvemNsIEUVhQSPzZCWrb5d7F_abA8lyW0pq92wWAJLj4-TwhowqusQb__Cwl_aem_ekhk0MUWGABsWNnZaxcN9Q&h=AUDFVWQOO5auhF8Bk7Z2fNUUJEMFOIdlpJW7IXJuPXMGTpFT1VaEm6jSz4eHw2Kx5taCy8QRQHfMLo6ZojHqBuxXA7x-H-5RS_sPGi83iQbv-mAPdwszZE1ZLFqboabYZlIYaa3rwq-9J9xbvG0Rmw2WdOR0OtMW&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBlZCtt0Jd5AkKmkdzgTVvgAFRWTpk9fIbNFGM8z0zuDFJRulLvlzsPC-iPwpPEYsHjKUSy3yzi-_bMS1sFZLU75nRC6Dm97g1F22nFWaQK_dHqUvNzPVMWfEA7Y8XdgNnbF7zSai1MgRhmfT2rJBa5KIgyAUWcJrs) \-\-\- 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%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsQUdZZ2hlVkVrNU41WUkwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr-21zfBPIgwsNz37uZufTyxeFQvrJkexOP5iIWlxUo19WDMXgKU9utLHjhb_aem_ETWt8PCpp2Zbb7JBf7vfMg&h=AUAwmJ5stuSAQAQzY2d6oJ3CacDHUfw0rFai9ymY20bQ6xq6iSJfMq4TaVq5aKRo1W87LdF1QKouQjQW1mBtc6ifb82kmZd9Y4t-DmpXIYE_81USGoxWHbAd8G82Cq6S1297dVDxejD5UnJ7-zhLeblRtjuVEY1z&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBlZCtt0Jd5AkKmkdzgTVvgAFRWTpk9fIbNFGM8z0zuDFJRulLvlzsPC-iPwpPEYsHjKUSy3yzi-_bMS1sFZLU75nRC6Dm97g1F22nFWaQK_dHqUvNzPVMWfEA7Y8XdgNnbF7zSai1MgRhmfT2rJBa5KIgyAUWcJrs) To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here [dxe.io/handbook](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fhandbook%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsQUdZZ2hlVkVrNU41WUkwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqeFRT6EM2gNQTNUY7AKyTt3hTRrrgEQEn3sSkGVmAztdHnDTuVKBV7xbvUr_aem_H2xlSD8ku-UpK80WPiB8vA&h=AUCdSzEIRIjcu-YeGsy4jTNqQHePO188lS82jqgokEcidX56xgp2rTDGOQVgTDcaTknbGFaIttRu_kP6Lr1jQ1nFktlO_bSxRwIT7fUb3hXvOa66h-b-ZR2u9tx6Qvbsez76KS208DJoWNtx6vN1A0M0A8hGWZP2&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBlZCtt0Jd5AkKmkdzgTVvgAFRWTpk9fIbNFGM8z0zuDFJRulLvlzsPC-iPwpPEYsHjKUSy3yzi-_bMS1sFZLU75nRC6Dm97g1F22nFWaQK_dHqUvNzPVMWfEA7Y8XdgNnbF7zSai1MgRhmfT2rJBa5KIgyAUWcJrs) If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail sfbay@directactioneverywhere.com

From Friends W/O Benefits (& Naps)

Blue Heron Lake

Sun, Aug 16, 3:30 AM

Join us for an eerie evening hike around the supposedly haunted Blue Heron Lake! We will meet outside of the boathouse, in the parking lot.

From Bay Area Active & Social - 20s, 30s & 40s

DiscoverSF -- Road to Nihonmachi Fair, Japantown

Sat, Aug 1, 6:30 PM

4.8

WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CFliLbk7qYV5SZg8cB0oWl We observed that people tend to enjoy an event more after getting connected with fellow event attendees, so we come up with a matching design for people to do that along the way. Think of road to Hana. Japantown's **Nihonmachi Street Fair** turns 52 this year, beyond the usual Japan culture shows, this fair also includes the **pan-asian** programs, like Hawaiian dances, Chinese culture, Filipino and Korean performances etc.. The attendance is said to be around **50k** per year, on par with Fillmore Jazz Festival. [https://www.nihonmachistreetfair.org/](https://www.nihonmachistreetfair.org/) By our experience of organizing festival and parade events in SF for the past half year, we did notice that people prefer more interactions and connections. So we design this event to optimize that -- a **scenic** city hike over the Pacific Heights **ridge landmarks**, in interactive groups, with the **road as the experience**, the fair as the **prize** destination. By our past volunteering experience, **working in small groups** together **bonds** people fast. And as you have seen, our walk column has leads and sweeps. We plan to **open** that to people willing trying, in small groups, to work together to guide the troop through different legs, in **rotation**. So **willing** people have chance to form closer bonds with each other. Notice that this is a **real** walk — about 2.3 miles, including the Lyon Street Steps, one of SF's great stair climbs. The views are the point, so we have chances to stop, to chat, to appreciate the **beauty** of the city. These are the legs we are going to cover: * **Palace of Fine Arts** * **Lyon Street Steps** * **Billionaire Row, Pacific Heights,** then **Alta Plaza Park** * **St. Dominic's Church,** on the road to **Japan Town** \*\*\* \#\# The Day's Program **11:30 — The Handshake.** Gather at Coffee Roastery (2331 Chestnut at Scott). Grab a coffee and a bite, get checked in, meet your walking pod. We roll at 12:00 sharp down Chestnut — the Marina's main street. **12:15 — Palace of Fine Arts.** The rotunda and lagoon. Cameras out. **12:50 — The Climb.** Lyon Street Steps: landscaped terraces, mansions on both sides, and a reveal at the top we won't spoil. We regroup at the garden landing — nobody gets left behind. **1:10 — The Ridge.** Broadway's Billionaires' Row, then an easy walk along the crest to Alta Plaza. **1:30 — Friend Circle @ Alta Plaza Park.** Our signature stop, on the terraces with the whole city as the backdrop — a quick structured round so you leave knowing the people you walked with. Group photo on the terrace steps. Then downhill all the way. **1:45 — St Dominic's Church**. Gothic Architecture appreciation. **2:00 — Nihonmachi west gate (Post & Fillmore).** Welcome to the fair. **2:00 onward — the Fair.** Split into groups and enjoy the festival, and everyone gets the plan for the evening before we split. **\~5:30 — Break Bread.** Optional Post-shift dinner in Japantown for whoever's in. Location announced in the group chat day-of. \*\*\* \#\# Different Ways to Join $pick your distance$ 1. **The Full Hike** — 11:30 AM, Coffee Roastery, 2331 Chestnut St. The whole arc: Palace, stairs, ridge, park, fair. 2. **Middle & late -Join** — At all the landmarks we stop. The steps, the ridge, the park and the church. 3. **Fair Gate** — 2:00 PM, the fair's west entrance at Post & Fillmore. Join for the fair, the volunteer table, and the evening. The Palace of Fine Arts & the Steps are the process to **bind the group together**. Don't miss that if you are new. One rule so the day runs on time: **the group won't be able to wait long at stops** — if you're running late, just meet us at the next join point. Someone from our crew will be watching for you at each one. \*\*\* \#\# Getting There **From Caltrain (4th & Townsend):** the **30-Stockton bus is a one-seat ride** from Caltrain's front door to our staging corner — board at 4th & Townsend, ride \~40–45 min through Chinatown and North Beach, get off at **Chestnut & Scott**. You're standing in front of the cafe. South Bay folks: take a train arriving SF by \~10:40 to make staging comfortably. **From BART:** exit at Montgomery, walk 5 min to **Stockton & Sutter**, board the same **30-Stockton northbound** (\~35 min) to Chestnut & Scott. **Rideshare:** \~15–20 min from Caltrain/downtown. **Driving:** Marina street parking on a Saturday is a blood sport — transit recommended. **Getting home:** after dinner, the 38-Geary runs from two blocks south of Japantown straight back downtown to BART/Caltrain connections. \*\*\* \#\# Bring * Comfortable walking shoes (stairs!) * Water bottle * Layers — the Marina starts foggy, Japantown ends sunny * **Eat before you come, or grab a bite at staging** — the shift starts right when we arrive at 2, so your 11:30 coffee stop is also lunch. (Fair food awaits as your post-shift reward.) * Sunscreen, and a hat if you burn \*\*\* The fair has volunteering, yet as we contacted the organizer, it isn't clear that the roles available are the booth type that our people prefer. So we won't actively organize for that this time. \-\-\-\- Side Note \-\-\-\-\- The Nihonmachi Street Fair is one of the Bay Area's longest-running cultural festivals, and one of the largest annual events in San Francisco's Japantown. The festival spans two days and features: * 🥁 Taiko drumming * 🎶 Live music * 💃 Traditional and contemporary dance * 🍱 Japanese food * 🍡 Cultural demonstrations * 🎨 Arts and crafts * 🤝 Community nonprofit booths * 👨‍👩‍👧 Children's activities * 🛍️ Local vendors **Join [TownFlame](http://www.townflame.org/), Make Life Happen.** **Liability Waiver:** Participation in TownFlame events is voluntary and involves social interaction in public spaces. Activities are designed to be inclusive and respectful. Participants assume all risks and release TownFlame, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates from liability for injury, illness, or damages, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. By attending, participants acknowledge that photographs, audio, and video recordings may be taken during events, and grant TownFlame the right to use such media for promotional and marketing purposes, in any format or platform, without further consent or compensation.

31 attendees

Get together at Ocean Beach San Francisco ✨️

Sat, Aug 1, 6:30 PM

From Bay Area 30s & 40s Weekend Activities

4.6

Its gonna be a warm weekend. Lets go to the Beach! Bring food, snacks, drinks to share 😋 😊

3 attendees

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

Sat, Aug 1, 3:30 PM

From Bay Area Wild Goose Qigong 学习大雁功

5.0

**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

6 attendees

Tilden Regional Park

Sun, Aug 9, 6:00 PM

From Friends W/O Benefits (& Naps)

Join us for a nice walk around Lake Anza in Tilden Regional Park. We'll meet in the Lake Anza parking lot near the start of the trail.

Secret Garden Art Crawl

Sun, Aug 2, 2:00 AM

From Gist IRL SF

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/aXKCiZXI9JBSnPwNBzDr **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Hey everyone, Come join me under the string lights of a secret garden courtyard for an evening of local art, acoustic guitars, and good company. We'll spend about an hour getting to know each other through app-guided chats, and then we'll form small groups to head out together on a neighborhood art and concert crawl. In the first part of the night, where we'll do quick rounds of one-on-one conversations. The Gist IRL app pairs us up automatically, making it incredibly easy to connect. Then comes the best part: you'll pick the people you felt a spark with, group up, and head out on a neighborhood art and concert crawl to grab some late-night tacos. By the end of the night, you're exploring hidden galleries, listening to live acoustic music, and eating tacos with a group of creative souls you just met. Whether this little collective turns into your go-to crew for local gallery crawls, live gigs, and poetry nights, or just makes for one beautifully spontaneous evening, it's going to be a brilliant time. The Plan: - 7:00 PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 7:05 PM - 8:25 PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who shares your taste in indie music, hidden neighborhood spots, and underground art. - 8:25 PM+: Form Groups. Reconnect with your favorite matches, divide into groups of five, and head out to explore the hidden galleries and grab some late-night tacos. Keeping the momentum going afterward is super simple, too, since you can easily stay in touch with everyone you met through the app without ever having to swap phone numbers. I can't wait to explore the neighborhood and discover some amazing local art with you tonight. A few favorite spots nearby: Adobe Books Backroom Gallery - A legendary, alternative exhibition space tucked in the back of a cozy, cooperative used bookstore on 24th Street. Precita Eyes Muralists - A colorful community hub and visitor center offering insightful mural tours that celebrate the rich public art history of the Mission. Taqueria Vallarta - Famous for its late-night hours and open-air street taco station set up right inside the restaurant. Taqueria San Francisco - Located directly across the street from the park, this neighborhood favorite offers classic tacos under a historic, gorgeous local mural. El Farolito - A legendary, no-frills late-night institution renowned for its quick service and some of the most satisfying, oversized tacos in the city. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/aXKCiZXI9JBSnPwNBzDr **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

25 attendees

Join us at the Crolls Garden Picnic Area for a treat potluck and some lawn bocce ball! It's an easy game to pick up, so don't worry if you haven't played before. Hope to see you there!

From Direct Action Everywhere: People Who Love Animals

Pigeon First Aid & Companion Animal Care

Sun, Aug 16, 6:00 PM

From I Wanna Do It But Not Alone

3 attendees

Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy, Shelton Theater, Union Square, SF

Fri, Aug 21, 2:45 AM

From Direct Action Everywhere: People Who Love Animals

10 attendees

BOARD GAME SOCIAL

Sun, Aug 2, 10:00 PM

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