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2019 Berkeley Kite Festival & Championships, Sat-Sun, July 27-28, 2019 Berkeley Marina, 10 am-5 pm, FREE

7/25/2019

 

Be a part of the annual Berkeley Kite Festival where the earth, wind, and sky combine to create an unequaled festival experience

Experience the artistry of  modern kite flying at the 34th Annual Berkeley Kite Festival & West Coast Kite Championships! Find something for everyone, from giant creature kites as big as houses, to free kite making and free candy drops for kids.

​Sat-Sun, July 27-28, 2019, 10 am-5 pm

Visit the kite shop the big white tent to buy a kite and help support the festival.
Admission is FREE, but parking is $20
Note: Park at Golden Gate Fields in SF & ride the FREE Shuttles to the Kite Fest

Also available, free Valet Bike Parking
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2019 Kite Festival Happenings

Hands-on Activities:
  • Free Kite Making
  • Free Candy Drop
  • Free Kite Lesson

Event Highlights:

  • Kite Team of Japan  
  • Giant Creature Kite Expo  
  • Rokkaku Battle
  • Great Food 
  • Team Kite Flying  
  • Kids Zone – Bounce Houses, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Arts & Crafts, & Face    Painting 
  • Live Music – Taiko Drummers

BOOMER TALKS: The Who on Wednesday, July 24, 6–7:30 pm at Excelsior Works, 5000 Mission Street, FREE

7/23/2019

 

Boomer Talks ~ The Who, Wednesday, July 24, 6–7:30 pm
at Excelsior Works, 5000 Mission Street, San Francisco
(next to Little Joe's Pizza)
FREE. Light refreshments served

A few months before The Who play their next San Francisco concert, watch footage of the group in their 1960/1970 prime. See uncommon performances from My Generation to Magic Bus.

​Presented by Richie Untenberger, the author of ​"Won’t Get Fooled Again: The Who from Lifehouse to Quadrophenia"
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​"Changing Strangers into Neighbors and Neighbors into Friends"

Elvis Presley Tribute Party, Sunday August 18, 2019, Make-Out Room, 7 pm doors - 8 pm band, San Francisco $10

7/19/2019

 

Elvis Presley Tribute Party - “Elvis in Vegas”
 Live band, guest singers, and DJs mark the 50th Anniversary of the King’s concert return to Las Vegas 
Sunday, August 18, Make-Out Room, San Francisco

Sunday, August 18, Elvis Presley Tribute Party, “Elvis in Vegas”

​Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco             

Doors 7pm - Band at 8pm; DJs before & after the band
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$10 cover​ ​(after the band, admission is free!)  *21+ only
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The 3rd annual San Francisco Elvis Presley Tribute Celebration, Sunday, August 18, 2019, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Presley’s return to live performing, when he held a four-week, 57 show engagement at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. This year also marks the anniversary of the King’s passing – Elvis died on August 16, 1977 -- this year marks 42 years -- his age when he died. 
Advance tickets: 
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* “The King” premium $16 ticket includes poster signed by the band, exclusive lanyard, front of line privilege for one admission to the event, CD of Elvis originals and related tracks, plate of peanut butter & banana sandwich bites
https://elvis-2019-king-premium.eventbrite.com

* General admission $10 (tickets also expected to be available at door night of event)
https://elvis-2019-ga.eventbrite.com
Held at the glamorous Make-Out Room, the party will be all Elvis all night, with the San Francisco Elvis All Stars live band.

Celebrate Presley’s return to Vegas concerts with a Vegas theme. Dress ready for the casino back in the sixties!

Prize for best retro Vegas outfits. San Francisco’s West Coast Leathers models will present unique fashions inspired by the King of Rock n Roll, created by one of the most sought out leather designers in the world. Elvis’s indelible image and famous clips chronicling his Vegas history will be projected on screen, DJs will play his unforgettable music, guests can take pictures with the King in our photo area, ​a​nd enjoy peanut butter and banana sandwich bites at the Elvis late night snack.

National Ice Cream Day! Sunday, July 21, Cheap or FREE ice cream deals, San Francisco and beyond

7/17/2019

 

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 21 with cool ice cream treats at SoMa StrEat Food Park and UniGlo, San Francisco; Fenton's, Oakland; and Boundary Oak, Walnut Creek

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                                                                               Ice Cream Sunday
This Sunday Celebrate National Ice Cream Day ​and choose your favorite ice cream celebration with super, awesome, cheap (or free) ice cream deals like $1.25 sundaes at Fenton’s, free  Mochi Ice Cream at Uniqlo Union Square, ​and a National Ice Cream Day celebration in San Francisco! 
Here's the (ice cream) scoop:
  • San Francisco Ice Cream Sunday Showdown, all day,  cost $5, SoMa StrEat Food Park, 428- 11th Street, San Francisco​​ 

  • FREE Mochi Ice Cream Day at Uniqlo, Union Square, San Francisco
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  • Fenton's $1.25 Ice Cream Sundae Day, to celebrate their 125th Anniversary , 11 am-2 pm, 4226 Piedmont Ave, Oakland

  • Boundary Oak's 50th: FREE Ice Cream Social Party, 12 pm-3 pm, Walnut Creek, Boundary Oak Golf Course, 3800 Valley Vista Rd, Walnut Creek

San Francisco’s Bastille Day Party Guide, Saturday July 13-Sunday July 14, 2019, San Francisco

7/11/2019

 

Celebrate all things French in San Francisco this weekend

Although San Francisco may not be known specifically for its French culture the way its Italian, Irish and Chinese history and culture are known, the City's francophiles show how much San Francisco loves its French connections as they pack the streets of downtown for block parties each Bastille Day!
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Bastille Day is sort of like France’s equivalent July 4th – an historical day commemorating the storming of the Bastille (a fortress prison) on July 14, 1789 that is seen as a symbol of the uprising of a modern nation during the French Revolution.                                                                                                    

But honestly, this is one part celebration of French culture and nine parts party in the streets of San Francisco!
                                           Bar Fluxus
Bastille Day Events, 2019
Sun, July 14, Sat, July 13, Bastille Day 2019 Outdoor Festival: Waiters Race, French Food & Music, SF

​Sat, July 13-14, Bastille Day Celebration: Claude Lane, SF

​Sat, July 13, 2019 Bardot A Go-Go Pre-Bastille Day Party, SF

​Sun, July 14, French Music Symphony Sunday in the Park, Golden Gate Park Band, SF

Sun, July 14, 2019 Bastille Day Block Party & 12-Hour Celebration, Bar Fluxus, SF

Sun, July 14, 2019 Bastille Day Celebration at Belden Place, SF

​Sun, July 14, Bastille Day: French Hip Hop 90s Party, Amelie Wine Bar, SF

Bay Area Teachers: Barnes & Noble Celebrates Educators with Appreciation Days Just in Time for Going Back to School

7/11/2019

 

Starting in July, Barnes & Noble Stores Nationwide will Offer Discounts for
Pre-K-12 Teachers & Administrators, Including 25% Off Most Merchandise

The world’s largest retail bookseller is celebrating educators with its longest-ever Back-to-School Educator Appreciation Days. This year’s extended timeline will kick off on July 20, with back-to-school discounts to celebrate educators every Saturday and Sunday until September 15.
All stores nationwide and BN.com will feature special discounts* to celebrate pre-K-12 public, private and homeschool teachers and administrators, including 25% off most merchandise such as books, toys and games​, while supplies last.
.Bay Area Barnes & Noble stores
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Barnes & Noble’s Back-to-School Educator Appreciation Days​ special discount offerings are:

  • 25% off list price on most books, gifts, music, DVDs, and toys and games for classroom use;
  • 10% off all Café ​consumables purchases; and
  • 10% off discount applied to price after instant rebate on select NOOK® devices, including: Samsung Galaxy Tab A NOOK 7”, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK 8”, Samsung Galaxy Tab E NOOK 9.6”, as well as NOOK Glowlight 3 and NOOK Glowlight Plus.**
​Barnes & Noble supports teachers year round through the Barnes & Noble Educator Discount Card Program, which offers pre-K through grade 12 educators 20% off list price on most in-store and online purchases for classroom use throughout the year, and 25% off during special appreciation events. To take advantage of these offers, educators can apply for their Barnes & Noble Educator Discount Card in their local store or online at BN.com/educator. 
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Barnes & Noble also partners with schools
on bookfairs to help them raise funds, while hosting events throughout the year to help make reading more fun and accessible for children and families across the country.

People in Plazas, Market Street FREE Summer Music Festival, July 9-Oct 30

7/7/2019

 

People in Plazas FREE annual outdoor music festival puts on more than 130 lunchtime concerts, featuring different musical styles, ​in 15 public plazas near Market Street

From July 9 to October 30 enjoy free lunchtime concerts
​from noon to 1 pm at 15 different venues in San Francisco 
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2019 
  • Download tentative 2019 concert schedule (PDF)
  • Check back for full 2019 schedule
  • Plaza locations

Flower Piano at Night is back, San Francisco Botanical Garden, July 18, 19, & 20, Ticketed Performances 8 pm-11 pm

7/1/2019

 

 Flower Piano at Night, a magical evening version of Flower Piano is back again this year for three nights, July 18, 19, & 20 at the San Francisco Botanical Garden

Beautifully lit pathways will guide you to pianos aglow with performances by Sunset Piano all-stars and open pianos to play. There will be food trucks and outdoor bars with refreshements available for purchase.
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Members can purchase Flower Piano at Night tickets for $30 (Saving $25) for up to two tickets. If you are a Member contact Membership@sfbg.org to take advantage of this deal and receive the discount code to purchase tickets.

To become a Member and get discounted tickets and expedited entry into Flower Piano at Night! go to: 
sfbg.org/membership-join
PERFORMANCE LINEUPS:

Thursday, July 18:
Ancient Plant Garden | Sarah Cahill: Music by Žibuoklė Martinaitytė, Germaine Tailleferre, and Frangiz Ali-zadehCalifornia Native Plant Garden | Elektra Schmidt, Carlyn Kessler & Friends: Solo Piano Masterpieces and Chamber Music Gems
Redwood Grove | Jill Tracy: a Sonic Séance of Elegant Dark Beauty
New Zealand Collection | Joe Magdalena: Standards, Pop, Sinatra, Happy Stuff
-Garden of Fragrance | Byerself Trio: Synomatic Soul Jazz; Cellist Lead Trio
Conifer Lawn | Rob Dehlinger’s Alpha Rhythm Kings: Jumpin’ Jivin’ Piano Party!

JUST ADDED TO THURSDAY NIGHT! 
Zellerbach Garden of Perennials | Chuchito Valdez 
With special guest, Mauro Fortissimo on the liberated piano.
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Friday, July 19:
Ancient Plant Garden | Allison Lovejoy & Friends: Satie Salon and Cabaret  
Redwood Grove | Serene: Post-romantic Synesthesia with Serene
New Zealand Collection | Joshua Raoul Brody: Originals, Aboriginals, Standards, Substandards & Beatles Songs.
California Native Plant Garden | Kitten on the Keys & MC Sightsee: Metal Is Tough & Other Garden Lullabies 
Conifer Lawn | Eric Shifrin & the in Crowd: Upbeat, Swingin', Jumpin', Groovin', Good Time Music
Garden of Fragrance | Paulo Sultanum & Casulo: a Brazilian Bossafolk Experience

Saturday, July 20: 
Redwood Grove | Jill Tracy: a Sonic Séance of Elegant Dark Beauty
Ancient Plant Garden | Joe Magdalena: Standards, Pop, Sinatra, Happy Stuff
California Native Plant Garden | Daniel Sullivan: Night Fever: a Bacharach Bacchanal
Gareden of Fragrance | Paulo Sultanum & Casulo: a Brazilian Bossafolk Experience
New Zealand Collection | La Mantia: Afro Caribbean Latin Argentinian Jazz Originals
Conifer Lawn | Mr Lucky and the Cocktail Party feat. Joshua Raoul Brody: Ellington to Bacharach & Beyond!

Purchase tickets here

​Also: Flower Piano at Sunset​, a family friendly special event lineup.

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