FREE Summer Activities in the Bay Area

by Henghameh Poya, LCS Intern

Even though LCS wants you to network, we want you to have fun and find more things to talk about when you meet new people. Take a look at these free or cheap summer activities that will help develop your connection to the San Francisco community!


Free Films:
Third Annual SF Library Film Festival
The San Francisco Public Library is showing films that were set or made in San Francisco throughout the month of July at various neighborhood branches. Details: list and locations.

Karma Cinema Night
Wednesdays at the New Parkway Theater in Oakland, you pay what you want, with 20% being donated to local nonprofits.
Details: The New Parkway Theater

Outdoor Waterfront Movies
Jack London Square in Oakland turns into an outdoor movie theatre at sundown on Thursdays through August 21.
Details: Waterfront Flicks

Movies on the Square
Courthouse Square in Redwood City on Thursdays starting at 8:45 through September 25.
Details: Movies on the Square

For the comedy lovers:
Storking Comedy
A stand up comedy experience that is coupled with raw, intrusive interviews. You can sign up to do stand up too!
When: every Thursday
Details: storkcluboakland.com

It's Just 2 Minutes
An improv comedy show that embraces audience participation.
When: every first Tuesday
Details: milksf.com

Critical Hit Comedy Show
Enjoy stand up comedy performances while eating free pizza and candy.
When: every first Saturday
Details: itsyourmovegames.com

For theatre lovers:
Shakespeare in the Park
The Taming of the Shrew performed in a professional theatre in a park setting.
When: June 28-September 21
Details: sfshakes.org

SF Mime Troupe
The famous SF Mime Troupe is performing The Ripple Effect, a political satire.
When: July 4-September 1
Details: sfmt.org

For the festival lovers:
Stern Grove Festival
Enjoy diverse performing arts every Sunday afternoon.
When: June 22-August 24
Details: sterngrove.org

Fillmore Jazz Festival
Enjoy music, food, and the company of fellow jazz enthusiasts.
When: July 5-6
Details: fillmorejazzfestival.com

Japan Day Festival
Taiko Drumming, Koto, & Martial Arts in Japantown, SF
When: July 13, Noon to 5 pm
Details: http://sf.funcheap.com/japan-day-festival/

Art and Soul Oakland
Enjoy music, dancing, and food of all sorts.
When: August 2-3
Details: artandsouloakland.com

Bay Area Aloha Festival
Explore the music, food, games, and fun of SF's Pacific Islander community.
When: August 2-3
Details: pica-org.com

Nihonmachi Street Fair
Explore Asian-Pacific-American life through food, art, entertainment, and fun.
When: August 2-3
Details: nihonmachistreetfair.org

For the art lovers:
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl
The North Beach area stays open late to showcase the blossoming art and entertainment collection of the area.
When: every first Friday
Details: facebook.com/northbeachfirstfridays

Renegade Craft Fair
See unique displays of Do-It-Yourself crafts from all around.
When: July 19-20
Details: renegadecraft.com

Visit sf.funcheap.com to find more free or cheap events!