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The best events in San Francisco this season


TO DO JULY Free Play Sunday at


Coin-Op On the last Sunday of every month, all pinball machines are set to free play at SoMa’s new vintage arcade-slash- speakeasy Coin-Op. That means unlimited Pac-Man, Ghostbusters pinball and Pop-A-Shot basketball. à Coin-Op Game Room, 508 4th St (628-444- 3277, coinopsf.com). July 30 2–4pm; free.


AUGUST


Peace Lantern Ceremony Decorate candlelit floating


lanterns to commemorate the anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at this Japanese-style peace event. The lanterns are released into the water at sunset after a formal ceremony. à Aquatic Park, Bolivar Dr at Addison St, Berkeley (510-595-4626, peacelanterns.org). Aug 5 6:30–9pm; free.


hearty vegetable—from cakes and cookies to snacks and main dishes—at this healthy food fest. à Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward (510-278-2079, zucchinifest.org). Aug 19, 20 10am–8pm; free.


Eat Drink SF This four-day gourmet fest


delights taste buds with bites from more than 30 Bay Area restaurants plus cocktail classes, taco parties and meet-and-greets with local celebrity chefs. à Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd (eat-drinksf .com). Aug 24–27 at various times; $109–$199.


The Four-Twenty Games Think stoners can’t run?


Cheer from the finish line as cannabis enthusiasts of all kinds participate in races, challenges, obstacle courses and more. Then head to the Lagunitas beer garden for a victory brew. à Music Concourse, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (420games.org). Aug 26 7:30am–2pm; $4.20–$60.


Free sailboat ride day UC Berkeley’s sailing club offers


free outings from the Berkeley Marina. The event is super popular, so get there early and bring a change of clothes. à Berkeley Marina, 124 University Ave, Berkeley (cal-sailing.org). Aug 27 1–4pm; free.


The Giant Race Need an incentive to run a 5K this


summer? The Giant Race ends at AT&T Park (home of the San Francisco Giants), so you can run a victory lap around the bases after—postrace beer in hand. à AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza (415- 972-1881, thegiantsrace.com). Aug 27 at 10:50am; $58.


Oktoberfest by the Bay Celebrate Oktoberfest in the true


tradition of Munich with nonstop drinking, singing, eating and dancing. à Pier 48, enter at 3rd and Channel Sts (oktoberfestbythebay.com). Sept 22 5pm–midnight; Sept 23 11am–5pm, 6pm–midnight; Sept 24 11am–6pm. $TBA.


GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL


Garlic lovers from around the world flock to this small town for food, drink, crafts, live music and cooking competitions. Don’t forget to try the garlic ice cream! à Christmas Hill Park, 7050


Miller Ave, Gilroy (408-842-1625, gilroygarlicfestival.com). July 28–30 10am–7pm; free–$20.


JERRY DAY 2017


Wish San Francisco native and one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time Jerry Garcia a happy birthday. Jam out to live music— including performers who played with the Jerry Garcia Band—at this all-day party in Jerry’s hometown. à McLaren Park, 50 John F Shelley Dr (jerryday.org). Aug 6 11am–6pm; free.


BIG BOOK SALE San Francisco Public Library hosts the largest used book sale on the West Coast, featuring more than 500,000 publications for $3 or less! Bibliophiles, go nuts. à Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd (415- 477-5231, friendssfpl.org). Sept 2, 21 10am–6pm; free.


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