San Francisco Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Weekend

San Francisco CA

12 August, 2021

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Looking for things to do this weekend? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week in San Francisco. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around San Francisco: Parent Informational Session - Hoover (Herbert) Middle When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Hoover (Herbert) Middle What: Event listing from Hoover (Herbert) Middle: Thursday, August 12 from 4:00 PM to 4:50 PM──────────Alicia Blacknell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://sfusd.zoom.us/j/87977875213?pwd=dG5rNTJXeWUxMTFxejJzZTNKMzEwZz09Meeting ID: 879 7787 5213Passc... Learn More Orientación para Kinder y Primer grado // Orientation for Kinder/First Grade When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Huerta (Dolores) Elementary What: Event listing from Huerta (Dolores) Elementary: Thursday and August 12 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMOrientación para Kinder y Primer gradoLos educadores de la escuela primaria de Dolores Huerta invitan a todas los estudiantes y familias de Kinder y Primer grado a una orientación. Los e... Learn More New Family Orientation/K Night | čż�ć�°ć��ć�� When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lakeshore Alternative Elementary What: Event listing from Lakeshore Alternative Elementary: Thursday and August 12 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMIncoming families are invited!Kinder teachers will meet with new students and parents/guardians. Families of students in older grades will be offered a tour. (Teachers in older grad... Learn More After Dark: Seeing the Unseen When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Exploratorium, Pier 15 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, 94111, United States What: How can tools and technologies help us "see" aspects of the environment, both natural and built, that are otherwise hidden to the human eye? And how are these new visions of landscapes-from cities to forests to oceans-supporting a new understanding of the world around us? Toni... Learn More Back to School Family Information Meeting (Sunset) When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Sunset Elementary What: Event listing from Sunset Elementary: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMBack to School Family Information Meeting (for ALL families): Some of you may have questions for returning to school.  We will host a Back to School Information Zoom meeting onThursday,  August 12... Learn More Careers in Finance and Accounting - San Francisco Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from San Francisco Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM The Job Forum welcomes you to join in a free career and job search panel discussion with experts focused upon corporate finance & accounting About this Event Thu... Learn More SFC Town Hall for families - San Francisco Community Alternative When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: San Francisco Community Alternative What: Event listing from San Francisco Community Alternative: Thursday, August 12 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM──────────Elizabeth Iwaszewicz (she her, hers) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://sfusd.zoom.us/j/84115675175Meeting ID: 841 1567 5175One tap mo... Learn More Virtual Back to School Family Information Meeting When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Key (Francis Scott) Elementary What: Event listing from Key (Francis Scott) Elementary: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMZoom link shared via email by Mrs. Kasner (Monday 8/2/21). Learn More Featured Event: Kabir Singh at the Alameda Comedy Club When: Friday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Alameda Comedy Club What: Kabir "Kabeezy" Singh is fresh off his appearance on NBC's America's Got Talent. Kabir is a high-energy, crowd-pleasing comic with an in-your-face attitude and razor-sharp wit. Learn More Featured Event: Kabir Singh at the Alameda Comedy Club (Patrick Ford) Teacher Work Day - Mission High When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Mission High What: Event listing from Mission High: Friday, August 13 (all day) Learn More 9th Grade Student Orientations by House When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Gateway High What: Event listing from Gateway High: Friday, August 13 (all day) Learn More Step up to Kindergarten and New Family Orientation When: Friday, August 13th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Key (Francis Scott) Elementary What: Event listing from Key (Francis Scott) Elementary: Friday, August 13 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AMNew and incoming families only. Please meet in the school yard at 8:30am. Learn More Blood drive at St. Anne of the Sunset Friday, 8/13 When: Friday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: St. Anne of the Sunset, 1367 Funston (inside Moriarty Hall) What: Click here to schedule an appointment Please join us for a community blood drive at St. Anne of the Sunset, inside Moriarty Hall on Friday, 8/13 from 10 am - 3 pm. Moriarty Hall is located at 1367 Funston. To schedule an appointment please click here: https://donors.vitalant.o... Learn More Freshmen Orientation - Galileo High When: Friday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Galileo High What: Event listing from Galileo High: Friday, August 13 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Christian Robinson for Target Interactive Art Installation When: Friday, August 13th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Jack London Square What: Target is offering Oakland-area families the chance to explore the imaginative world of children's book illustrator Christian Robinson and experience a free outdoor, family-friendly art installation at Jack London Square in celebration of Christian Robinson for Target. Open t... Learn More Top Pitfalls to Avoid When Recruiting For Diversity with ModelExpand When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Online What: About This Event In order to see a less homogenous talent pool, recruiters and hiring managers are recognizing the urgent need to evolve current hiring methods to bring in broader talent pools. Join our panel as they discuss strategies and tactical ways you can begin to audit ... Learn More Sophomore Orientation - Galileo High When: Friday, August 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Galileo High What: Event listing from Galileo High: Friday, August 13 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Learn More NEW Family Orientation - New Traditions When: Friday, August 13th at 2:00 p.m. Where: New Traditions Elementary What: Event listing from New Traditions Elementary: Friday, August 13 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More Incoming Student and Family Meet & Greet | Encuentro y saludo de estudiantes y familiares entrantes When: Friday, August 13th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Glen Park Elementary What: Event listing from Glen Park Elementary: Friday, August 13 from 2:30 PM to 4:45 PMCome to school to get a feel for our outside space and to learn more about the first day of school logistics. 2:30-3:30: Kindergarten students and families are invited to the kindergarten play ya... Learn More Desi Comedy Fest - Fri Aug 13 SF When: Friday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gasser Garden, 176 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 What: Fri Aug 13, 7pm & 8:45pm Desi Comedy Fest is back with 3 nights, 5 shows, featuring 16 comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan descent. We also have comedians from various minority groups and the LGBTQ community. The comedians are raw, hilarious and som... Learn More Desi Comedy Fest - Fri Aug 13 SF When: Friday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gasser Garden, 176 2nd Street, San Francisco, California, 94105, United States What: Desi Comedy Fest is back with 3 nights, 5 shows, featuring 16 comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan descent. We also have comedians from various minority groups and the LGBTQ community. The comedians are raw, hilarious and some of the best in the business.... Learn More Lady in Red Singles Dance Party! When: Friday, August 13th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Sonesta San Jose What: Bay Area bachelors are invited to meet that very special Lady in Red at this fun party! Gifts for the best-dressed ladies in red. $20/advance (by Aug 12) or $25/door includes dancing to your favorite hits, with DJ Mike. Dressy attire requested. Adults of all ages welcome. Luck... Learn More Featured Event: "Summer Swing Nights" Outdoor Concert under the Stars: Swing Tones, Guest Antonia Bennett, Dancing When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Automobile Driving Museum What: Live entertainment is back! Outdoors and under the stars, the "Summer Swing Nights" concert and benefit series features the jazzy vocal stylings of The Swing Tones spotlighting special guest singer Antonia Bennett accompanied by our live 7-piece big band. Also performing on th... Learn More "Summer Swing Nights" Outdoor Concert under the Stars: Swing Tones, Guest Antonia Bennett, Dancing (Ellen Lutwak) 8/14 Volunteer Build Day - Sisterhood Gardens When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Sisterhood Gardens What: Event listing from Sisterhood Gardens: Saturday, August 14 at 7:00 AMDetails Join us for our upcoming Volunteer Build Day on Saturday, August 14th from 10AM -1PM. Priorities: - TBD -------------------------… More https://www.facebook.com/events/1345403745918895 Learn More Virtual Meditation: Reflections on Generosity, Impermanence, and Change When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Asian Art Museum What: Event listing from Asian Art Museum: Saturday, August 14 at 7:30 AMDetails Join meditation teacher Arisika Razak for this dharma talk, or lecture on Buddhism, and meditation session. To be tied to earthly existence… More https://www.facebook.com/events/174165941301377 Learn More Pituitary Disorders: Advances in Diagnosis and Management When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Online, United States What: This course provides endocrinologists, neurosurgeons, and other providers who care for patients with pituitary disorders with a review and update of the more commonly encountered problems in the realm of pituitary medicine. Our speakers are recognized experts in the field and ... Learn More Phoenix Family Day - Marshall (Thurgood) High When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Marshall (Thurgood) High What: Event listing from Marshall (Thurgood) High: Saturday, August 14 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Learn More Rodeo Lagoon Birding - Golden Gate National Park When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Golden Gate National Park What: Event listing from Golden Gate National Park: Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMJoin a Ranger to explore birdlife around Rodeo Lagoon and on Rodeo Beach.  The varied landscape surrounding Rodeo Lagoon makes for a great diversity of songbirds, shorebirds, seabirds, an... Learn More O'C New Student Orientation - O'Connell (John) High When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:30 a.m. Where: O'Connell (John) High What: Event listing from O'Connell (John) High: Saturday, August 14 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Learn More Summer playdate 3 of 3 - Lakeshore Alternative Elementary When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lakeshore Alternative Elementary What: Event listing from Lakeshore Alternative Elementary: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe Lakeshore PTA would like to welcome all our incoming Lakeshore Leopard families with a meet-and-greet to learn some new names, get familiar with some new faces, talk about wha... Learn More Storytellers - Gayle Donahue, Toni Hamel, Ana Monteiro and Inez Storer When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: CK Contemporary What: How do you capture the essence of your own identity? How do you tell the story of an extraordinary, yet fleeting moment? How do you paint serendipity? In our upcoming exhibition, Storytellers, Gayle Donahue, Toni Hamel, Ana Monteiro, and Inez Storer create complex narratives i... Learn More Christian Robinson for Target Interactive Art Installation When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Jack London Square What: Target is offering Oakland-area families the chance to explore the imaginative world of children's book illustrator Christian Robinson and experience a free outdoor, family-friendly art installation at Jack London Square in celebration of Christian Robinson for Target. Open t... Learn More HVAW Gallery presents 'OH MY': Works by Eric Broers When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: HVAW Gallery, 295 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 What: Wine and cheese reception Saturday, August 14, 2-5 pm; Exhibition runs August 7 - September 12, 2021 Artist and muralist Eric Broers (instagram @hiericbro) completed new series of murals on all four exterior sides of the gallery, titled "Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!"      ... Learn More 'I Am...' 2nd Saturday Opening & Closing Receptions When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Root Division, 1131 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94103 What: July 9 -  August 14, 2021, by appointment. July 10 & August 14, 2021, 7-9 pm Join Root Division this July and August for "I AM...", curated by Adrianne Ramsey. This group exhibition features 15 artists who question and challenge established definitions and historical narr... Learn More Live Comedy at Manny's When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Manny's, 3092 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 What: 8/14 8-9:30 PM, 9/11 8-9:30 PM, 10/9 8-9:30 PM At long last, stand-up comedy returns to Manny's in the heart of the Mission District. Come to one of San Francisco's hottest venues to see the Bay's best comedians, featured on late night TV, Comedy Central, Netflix, SF Sketchfe... Learn More Richmond District Back to School Cleanup and Chalk Art Festival When: Sunday, August 15th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Argonne Elementary School What: Help us cleanup the Richmond District from 9:30am-11am, followed by a sidewalk chalk drawing festival where you can create your own art, and enjoy refreshments and snacks. Meet at the Cabrillo St entrance at Argonne Elementary (680 18th Ave). All cleaning and chalk art supplie... Learn More Manny's Monthly Neighborhood Trash Pick Up When: Sunday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Manny's What: Sign up on this Eventbrite Page. We love San Francisco and want to provide a time to help keep our city looking beautiful. This is a great chance to volunteer, meet some new friends in the neighborhood, and make a positive change in your community. All the tools necessary (pic... Learn More Christian Robinson for Target Interactive Art Installation When: Sunday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jack London Square What: Target is offering Oakland-area families the chance to explore the imaginative world of children's book illustrator Christian Robinson and experience a free outdoor, family-friendly art installation at Jack London Square in celebration of Christian Robinson for Target. Open t... Learn More Screening of The Mirror at the Roxie Theater When: Sunday, August 15th at 2:00 p.m. Where: The Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 What: 'The Mirror,' a 1997 Iranian meta-film marvel from celebrated director Jafar Panahi, explores the interplay of imagination and reality. The narrative film, screening at San Francisco's Roxie Theater on Sunday August 15 from 2-4pm, is introduced by visual artist and filmmaker A... Learn More Cabrillo Street Cleanup When: Sunday, August 15th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Cabrillo Street & 5th Avenue What: Help us cleanup trash and sweep leaves along Cabrillo St. Meet at Cabrillo St and 5th Ave. All supplies provided. Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page or email [email protected] with event name. Learn More In-Person Speed Dating! When: Sunday, August 15th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Off The Rails Brewing Co. What: Time to escape the house and meet new friends, 5 minutes at a time, PRIVATE OUTDOORS PATIO on popular Murphy Street in Downtown Sunnyvale! Limiting the party to fully-vaccinated singles and doing it outdoors is prudent! Please bring proof of vaccination. Sunday, August 15, 202... Learn More Community Kitchen: In-Person Reopening When: Sunday, August 15th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California What: Event listing from Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California: Sunday, August 15 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Community Kitchen: In-Person Reopening A shared evening of cooking and dinner with recipes from the community! Sunday, August 15, 2021 6:30 p.m. ... Learn More NSSF Kinder Playdate - The New School of San Francisco When: Sunday, August 15th at 3:00 p.m. Where: The New School of San Francisco What: Event listing from The New School of San Francisco: Sunday, August 15 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More GatorFest! ChompFest! 2021: Meet the Food Trucks When: Sunday, August 15th at 3:00 p.m. Where: San Francisco State University What: Event listing from San Francisco State University: Sunday, August 15 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PMEmail - [email protected] to University Park North to explore the amazing food truck options campus has to offer! Learn More Enrollment Now Open for TEL HI's After School Program for Elementary School Aged Kids When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: TEL HI Neighborhood Center What: Event listing from TEL HI Neighborhood Center: Monday, August 16 (all day)Learn more and apply at https://www.telhi.org/programs-services/kids/school-academy/! Learn More 1st Day of School SFUSD - Mission High When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Mission High What: Event listing from Mission High: Monday, August 16 (all day) Learn More 1st Day of school - Parks (Rosa) Elementary When: Monday, August 16th at 7:50 a.m. Where: Parks (Rosa) Elementary What: Event listing from Parks (Rosa) Elementary: Monday, August 16 from 7:50 AM to 8:20 AM Learn More Kindergarten Orientation - Sunset Elementary When: Monday, August 16th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Sunset Elementary What: Event listing from Sunset Elementary: Monday, August 16 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AMKindergarten warm welcome/orientation: ALL kindergarten families are invited to join us on the first day of school at 9:30 AM in the school yard to meet the teachers, walk students to the classroom... Learn More Parent Meet and Greet: all parents welcome When: Monday, August 16th at 9:30 a.m. Where: San Francisco Community Alternative What: Event listing from San Francisco Community Alternative: Monday, August 16 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AMJoin us on the sidewalk at Paris and Excelsior for some coffee and a chat after sending your children through the gates into school Learn More YĹ�kai 101: Exploring the Thrill of Japanese Folklore When: Monday, August 16th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Japan Society of Northern California What: Event listing from Japan Society of Northern California: Monday, August 16 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM*FREE (ENGLISH PROGRAM) Itâ��s August, and that means itâ��s Obon season and the perfect time to learn about Japanese folklore! Join us for a special program dedicated to yĹ�kai,... Learn More Athletics Info Meeting - Giannini (A.P.) Middle When: Monday, August 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Giannini (A.P.) Middle What: Event listing from Giannini (A.P.) Middle: Monday, August 16 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM  More information: https://www.sfusd.edu/school/ap-giannini-middle-school/students/athletics Learn More APG PTSA Town Hall - Giannini (A.P.) Middle When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Giannini (A.P.) Middle What: Event listing from Giannini (A.P.) Middle: Monday, August 16 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82539637034?pwd=WTJEV1dud2JRZlhyblcyVU0vUjg4UT09   Passcode: 657881 Learn More Featured Event: The Teenagers Who Fought Back Against Japanese American Incarceration When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:30 p.m. Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89821728136 What: The Rotary Club of Mill Valley presents Author Brad Pearson. Brad will present "The Teenagers Who Fought Back Against Japanese American Incarceration" over Zoom.  Attendance is free. The presentation starts at 12:30 Tuesday August 17th following club business. You're welcome t... Learn More Featured Event: The Teenagers Who Fought Back Against Japanese American Incarceration (Kent Campbell) Diamond Heights Cleanup & Audit - Part 1 When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Walter Haas Dog Park What: Help us count then clean up trash along Diamond Heights Blvd. Meet at the entrance of Walter Haas Dog Park (Diamond Heights Blvd and Addison St). All supplies provided. Sign up on this Google Form or email [email protected] with event name. Learn More Filipinx in Tech: Why Startup Cap Tables Matter When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:03 p.m. Where: Online - General Assembly What:About This Event Simply put, cap tables show a company's ownership. We often hear about how lucrative tech jobs are and the glamour around IPOs & exits, but how do you take part in accumulating wealth in tech? Hear from industry leaders about their experience with startups... Learn More Author Talk with Meredith Essalat When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: San Francisco Public Library virtual author talk What: Meredith Essalat, a San Francisco school principal, discusses her book, "The Overly Honest Teacher: Parenting Advice from the Classroom" in this virtual event presented by the San Francisco Public Library. In an effort to help parents and teachers stop pointing out each other'... Learn More Fall '21 Academic Semester Begins - San Francisco State University When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: San Francisco State University What: Event listing from San Francisco State University: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More Fall '21 University Convocation (Morning)/ College Meetings (Afternoon) When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: San Francisco State University What: Event listing from San Francisco State University: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More Sunset Boulevard Cleanup When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lawton Street & 36th Avenue What: Help us cleanup the green spaces around Sunset Boulevard along with Climate Action Now. Meet on Lawton St at 36th Ave. All supplies provided. Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page or email [email protected] with event name. Learn More Insights on Importing & Exporting To The U.S. with GlobalSF When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from San Francisco Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM GlobalSF: So Future Webinar Insights on Importing & Exporting To The U.S. with GlobalSF Wednesday August 18, 2021 10AM - 11AM PST Join G... Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the San Francisco Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.