Cheap Activities San Francisco

Mountain Bike/BMX Practice

Free Fun Open Mic (Music, Comedies, Poetry, etc)

One of the best open mics in the whole Bay Area!!! Whether you have something to share: a song, a comedy sketch, a poem, spoken words, an interesting story, a dance, a magic act, etc... There no better place to share your creativity to others! (yes, honing your instrument playing, your vocal, etc) Or just to come and enjoy the free show and make new friends! Win/win.

End Experimentation on Dogs: SF March for the COMPACT Act

We have a historic opportunity to bring real change to the tens of thousands of dogs and cats being experimented on in laboratories across the United States. Congress has just introduced the COMPACT Act (Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing Act) to end federal support for dog and cat experiments. It would even re-home many of the animals currently living in laboratory cages. However, there is not much time to get this passed before the end of the year. We need to make our voices heard so our government knows that their constituents want this bill to be prioritized. Join us in marching through the streets of San Francisco to advocate for our four-legged friends, raise awareness, and show our congresspeople where we stand. Everyone is welcome and please invite your friends! **WHEN:** Saturday, October 24 at 2 pm **WHERE:** UN Plaza, San Francisco Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we help build 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%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFEMmVOaDJuTzU5SUJvc2RGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhKS50R9CEfjCYdmK42cBVC5eSyOjKzq5DG_V8tlxFxZ5WLwd_jcOSx0Yrho_aem_U2BmODUpZBpJuuMj07IUDA&h=AUBddLiwlvwTm3DnCaFKo5VsRjBhQoQI0Nnk7r6qX7TfqPdmdoXpm5Ff3NpWZUBWmOpEP5ARVmnh1CPnfKp4zCEqg5f9vd8fyoE7j2FB_3ZIioexEDvXgN6toKIdOJot5chX6GWcZRb9pe2_muj6K_yjYTDXegvH&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUDClNDNWB2XLB8_o_jLOpAvFc2NhwyVIiXJZLV96lBcW9y2TkBfc48wUp-bnPpHOFI83eHo8MoAorTfCgWWNXmzk4sLpUSMT91hY4MQMabcQ7NiyCUg6ltDjjEDq3kUU0snDYtdYx9QtX1FM0bMC4Zm6T_57vEY9Zc). 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=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFEMmVOaDJuTzU5SUJvc2RGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrH2qTLBstZSvwX76pH9Bf4GqmMhaLFnQ6XqldsKR-LUpx6pEeRx-dmF6iaZ_aem_J3MqoSUjC6gKrG3J75yXDg)

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

**Let’s spend an hour laughing together at a stand-up comedy show in San Francisco! 😂** The name already says it all — **[Cheaper Than Therapy!](https://cttcomedy.com)** The show takes place at the historic **Shelton Theater**, right in the heart of Union Square in San Francisco. It’s easy to get to, with plenty of parking options nearby. The lineup changes every time: usually **2–3 new comedians**, a couple of familiar faces, and the show always closes with its producer, **Scott Simpson — and he is always hilarious!** I suggest we meet **15 minutes before the show at the bar**, grab a drink, and get to know each other before it starts. 🎟️ It’s better to buy your ticket in advance, but you can usually get one at the door as well. I’m making this a **regular Meetup event**, although I won’t always be able to attend myself. When you arrive, just tell them you’re with the **Meetup group**, and they’ll seat you together. See you there — and let’s laugh! 😄 The show ends by 9:30pm. . Please check the FAQ [here](https://cttcomedy.com/) and to buy tickets go https://tickets.cttcomedy.com/events/?_gl=1\*16aiq5e\*_gcl_au\*MjAzMjE0NzI5NC4xNzg5MDczNDc2\*_ga\*MTE4MDMzOTY4NS4xNzg5MDczNDc2\*_ga_DDS6TRE8CK\*czE3OTA0NjUyNzEkbzMkZzAkdDE3OTA0NjUyNzEkajYwJGwwJGgw Hope see you there!

Meetup: On the Frontlines of Factory Farming

In just the last few weeks several investigations of factory farms in California have been released. Investigators have expose suffering and cruelty at facilities such as 140 Cattle, Madera, Philip Verwey, Foster Farms, and Valadao Dairy. At this week's meetup we will hear from the Factory Farm Watch team about their experiences, the importance of this work for animal liberation, and how you can get involved! Fresh coffee, tea, and a delicious plant-based brunch will be provided at the Meetup as well! **Where:** Berkeley Animal Rights Center West (2414 6th St, Berkeley) **When:** Saturday, October 10th 11am-12:30pm **What:** Hangout and presentation \- 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\. \- Dogs that like other dogs are welcome at this event\! \- There will be plant\-based brunch and coffee\, donations accepted \- If you cannot join in person\, you can join at 11:15am on Zoom at this link: [dxe.io/meetupzoom](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fmeetupzoom%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETE4Qk1FeDkwdzYzekR6MFlCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhDtuk2Dk-Vx8l5GLaNJwGv0EPNhm_mHGOXdwOr3uoGrCrtZxf2qxE3_FiYg_aem_1XoqmyvZQrofOvMPNavjFA&h=AUD4zG29-Zhr6taWWnOxj9G8r-VomJs5DRsLuP926jIGKOzXGIteAWzuZ-KyqzvSVqAEOF7Iss3Clt39CL95Eu23FJYYqrnYaim5IsBe8iesumttMF-EFAz2veGKe3hUJP7apNDA0cmcd_AO9IaG5qq-vydkckZ8&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUAdRltC7hduTC3Y8ozNPEo2bZ6Avj7EqcrM5AXttt5oNocp7ddeFSQkqY9Nra-JtDWFUE3oZ-pUZZtpwQd1ALmKjTFlL2egEGdituAgl-NqhMYdC97x9IHJ2Djtbyjx-2BUm-yZQOVU-HuyNiwaiVPZaZ6ijXVt7F0) Every Saturday at 11am we have Meetups for everyone and anyone who cares about animals and making the world a better place! Learn more about our values here: [dxe.io/values](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fvalues%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETE4Qk1FeDkwdzYzekR6MFlCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHquRPpLiH2WBzBfgVx_k2oXHyPdFQOs9aXfcLeV3fllAm0HIns0WsN3N7HtA_aem_8ajrd20BcvwvIJr1e3PLPQ&h=AUAi96N4voiR7kwwrtiC4ucbsiTTob7sjQ9VCsz40q1LgMX5Ll0s6oXBGwMjizPuzZ6VvBEXo-aXcTY8MqRmhOX5EIZRMx1rahw5v-ukJnTZ_0zIpJTi0_POT-RgLprdkQse9vcUUamhjdw5Qopex9m8xCHEzkpk&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUAdRltC7hduTC3Y8ozNPEo2bZ6Avj7EqcrM5AXttt5oNocp7ddeFSQkqY9Nra-JtDWFUE3oZ-pUZZtpwQd1ALmKjTFlL2egEGdituAgl-NqhMYdC97x9IHJ2Djtbyjx-2BUm-yZQOVU-HuyNiwaiVPZaZ6ijXVt7F0) \-\-\- 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%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETE4Qk1FeDkwdzYzekR6MFlCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHquRPpLiH2WBzBfgVx_k2oXHyPdFQOs9aXfcLeV3fllAm0HIns0WsN3N7HtA_aem_8ajrd20BcvwvIJr1e3PLPQ&h=AUD7796DISbGCE-takLdt5eF9O28FOkw98s4Mi9j2I_5euD0URrno3Cyc1yo52QBR7fzrLYwvRcur3nPSAQtkerV3fLx7VYfvx37x16uKJ36Cm1zDWIKanBf5REZfjFxFaK_dXvqLU7kBib0LvTHPZoOVYZSVgJR&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUAdRltC7hduTC3Y8ozNPEo2bZ6Avj7EqcrM5AXttt5oNocp7ddeFSQkqY9Nra-JtDWFUE3oZ-pUZZtpwQd1ALmKjTFlL2egEGdituAgl-NqhMYdC97x9IHJ2Djtbyjx-2BUm-yZQOVU-HuyNiwaiVPZaZ6ijXVt7F0) 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%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETE4Qk1FeDkwdzYzekR6MFlCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmTvOvvDxXKY1SP-Yu0tUIrkkXkZPUGBlrznSdTbEq1iQfBe3SiYkB8DhGu7_aem_njY-GB0OVaYqIUuYZhNNag&h=AUBxGdMO5ETSiYx7XOI5d7VuFb_DU3L5lCnxubq9EnYUp0Y2YLVVdJvgV6wvKqV4kDb2-lw6sCY9feFJI5NIF1ax4RzzxdQU3f5n7MgHn4Mu6Bh3iobPXSm-DgkuqiS-OL35bZ1t8daOXtQblrRpacr20a956ytW&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUAdRltC7hduTC3Y8ozNPEo2bZ6Avj7EqcrM5AXttt5oNocp7ddeFSQkqY9Nra-JtDWFUE3oZ-pUZZtpwQd1ALmKjTFlL2egEGdituAgl-NqhMYdC97x9IHJ2Djtbyjx-2BUm-yZQOVU-HuyNiwaiVPZaZ6ijXVt7F0) If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail sfbay@directactioneverywhere.com

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Pigeon First Aid

**MEETING LOCATION** \- Street level in front of the bank ATM\. There is a HUGE flock of pigeons there\. Exact coordinates are: 37\.784545\,\-122\.408296 What if you could spend one afternoon directly changing the lives of animals who desperately need our help? Learn more about pigeon first aid: [https://dxe.io/pigeonfirstaid](https://dxe.io/pigeonfirstaid?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFJVUp0aVFSRmNSMzc0ZTJMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlBFLmw0VlCpgFY5SMOQdSdmZfaICzKgYWsVFqmtz8zYFVZxp7dLFBYR_Ybw_aem_gYlncQR1XLcV2kUws8-JiA) 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 (37.784545,-122.408296) **Questions?** Contact Carla at carla@dxe.io Come learn a unique skill, meet kind-hearted 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%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFJVUp0aVFSRmNSMzc0ZTJMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHumJnYtxN3yjGtMP2MEtRQayE7kiNpacIKwNlgm4-6EVXmwJdvOdFpmqRO1Y_aem_7r0H_GGJj04NKOGDg4K7BA&h=AUD5Kg_iFaAwKQphheo16wObImvWgQuQTYaQLJ65o7LSHw27VSxlT-MuFKSD4XYSrAcUejjzdvSXXC9xkvLViReYeTj-hW4HpKZnXC8eGnq35ldJGYrZWRH1BtkSlYyTstY8Ou6Z9cf7z36RDDNyq8IE-ZWUEOe7&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUC5vYMklxqtMSg18rdFywXWMq34Ee4lv0-VVp9ks3HYCpR63p2C9r9tvAWUd6zv9pEkJCpzUUrrk1NQpv-a5aLT-isLbQqLXaemxXcu7wjnsmHyyEcXVv7tKf6PksTCwQaTZCc0qf8O5UGPCgBEFSKy5jdCrz8Y-M8) 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=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFJVUp0aVFSRmNSMzc0ZTJMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHumJnYtxN3yjGtMP2MEtRQayE7kiNpacIKwNlgm4-6EVXmwJdvOdFpmqRO1Y_aem_7r0H_GGJj04NKOGDg4K7BA)

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Join us at Belvedere's free Homemade Film Festival, a fun night under the stars

Please join us in Belvedere Park for the city's third annual Homemade Film Festival, a fun, free night of short movies made by locals, for locals, and of course starring locals! The evening kicks off with a pre-sunset concert (performed by a local band, naturally), and then the real fun begins, as a series of about 30 three-minute films are projected onto a goofy but remarkably professional inflatable big screen, while we sit on blankets and folding chairs, enjoying the festival's free soup, popcorn and cocoa, plus whatever else you want to bring. I'll be at the park well before 6 pm and will spread out a few bedsheets to mark our territory. Bring a chair or blanket, a jacket for later, and any food and drink you want (adult beverages are allowed). Quite a few folks from my Meetup hiking group will be there, and we are famous for our yummy potluck picnics, so feel free to participate if you'd like. Bring a guest or two or three and enjoy the fun! Oh, and speaking of my hiking group, I'm excited to say that it's the subject of one of the films. Marin and the City member and part-time filmmaker Jennifer Wallace has put together a delightful short, with shots from many hikes along our favorite Marin trails. The festival's theme is "Community," and although I can't promise that all of the films will exactly hit that target, Jenn's definitely does. **Parking tips:** Neighboring streets fill up quickly as the crowd arrives, so if you get there late, you'll probably have to walk a few blocks. The park's official address is on Mallard Road, but you'll be driving in via San Rafael Avenue, which also borders the park, and that's probably your best bet for a spot.

Paddleboarding/Kayaking in San Rafael.

Coffee & Kites -- Re-Opened to Everyone

🎨  Leap Sandcastle Classic -- Ocean Beach

🎨 **Leap Sandcastle Classic -- Ocean Beach** 🔆 The Leap Sandcastle Classic is Northern California's largest sandcastle competition. Now in its 44th year, this joyful event brings together design professionals, corporate sponsors, local students, and others to build massive sand sculptures, raising funds for Bay Area arts education. This year's theme is "Bay Area Vibes" — celebrating the region's music, art, culture, and architecture. Organized by Leap Arts in Education, this event features team competition, live music, food trucks, and celebrity judges, with the public invited to watch dozens of supersized sculptures take shape. 🍒 Leap's goal is to raise $300,000 to support K-5 arts education programs. ▪︎ **Meet at 12:00 sharp** at Ocean Beach Cafe (734 La Playa) ▪︎ **PLEASE bring $5 to donate** to the valuable Leap arts program. ▪︎ **Also bring: a beach chair or blanket, a hat, sunscreen, and a lunch.** There will also be food trucks on site. ▪︎ **PLEASE don't be a no-show.** If your plans change, remember to update your RSVP prior to the event. ▪︎ **A late cancellation** will count as a no-show.