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Yoga & hike at Redwood Regional Park!

🌿 Yoga & Hike at Redwood Regional Park Join us for an evening of movement, mindfulness, nature, and connection. We'll gather at 4:30 PM on the grassy area across from Canyon Meadow Parking Lot for a casual meet-and-greet. Everyone is invited to introduce themselves and share one or two things that brought them joy this week before we welcome our yoga instructor for the day. We'll begin with a gentle introduction to standing yoga poses and mindful movement. No yoga mat is needed—just wear comfortable clothing and bring layers for the hike afterward. The session is designed to be welcoming for all experience levels. We're delighted to have Sheena guiding our yoga practice. Community contributions help fairly compensate our instructor for sharing her time and expertise and make it possible to continue offering wellness experiences like these in the future. If you'd like to support this growing community, donations of any amount are warmly appreciated and can be made directly on the day of the event or through the Pledge link. Your generosity helps create a sustainable space where people can improve their well-being, build meaningful relationships, and reconnect with nature together. Suggested contribution: $10–20 (completely optional). No one will be turned away due to financial circumstances. As this community continues to grow, we also ask that you RSVP thoughtfully. If you sign up, please make every effort to attend. Your reservation helps us plan appropriately and reserves a spot that another member might otherwise enjoy. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as possible so someone else has the opportunity to join. Please come prepared with adequate water, appropriate footwear, and clothing suitable for changing weather conditions. Be respectful of fellow participants, the environment, and the shared experience. Participant Responsibility & Safety: By attending this event, you acknowledge that you are voluntarily participating and are responsible for your own health, safety, decisions, and personal belongings. Please hike and participate in yoga within your own abilities and comfort level. The organizers, volunteer hosts, and instructors are not responsible for injuries, accidents, losses, or emergencies that may occur during or in connection with this event. Thank you for helping us create a kind, respectful, and supportive community. We look forward to sharing the trail with you.

San Francisco Glen Canyon Park Group Hike

**Starting Point - North Trailhead Entrance at Glenview Drive @ Portola Drive. SFMTA #48 Bus Stop** **If 10 spots are taken PLEASE REGISTER on** [EVENTBRITE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-francisco-glen-canyon-park-group-hike-tickets-1991517217608) **to secure your spot.🤗** **Let's explore the hidden trails and scenic views of Glen Canyon Park on a group hike with fellow nature enthusiasts!** **The park features an extensive grassland with adjoining trees that supports breeding pairs of red-tailed hawks and great horned owls, striking rock outcrops, and arid patches covered by "coastal scrub" plant communities.** **The bottom of the canyon, where Islais Creek flows, is irregular but moderate in slope, dropping 350 feet over a distance of about 1 mile.** **This is a Kid Friendly event. Please see the latest release...** **FREE SF Summer Adventure Map** [SF Nature Adventure » SF Children & Nature](https://sfchildrennature.org/nature_adventure/)

Pigeon First Aid & Companion Animal Care

What if you could spend one afternoon directly changing the lives of animals who desperately need our help? 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** Questions? Contact Carla at carla@dxe.io Learn more about pigeon first aid: [https://dxe.io/pigeonfirstaid](https://dxe.io/pigeonfirstaid?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6eFNKNFhtTWxmZWFSbktuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkZRbCNcYyVCYyhw4sZwW242YwwemBZHx4_mizrEnvMUNDaofU_NVw9hVBt8_aem_yAVLXaKKEouYGg7jW3rkqg) Come learn a unique skill, meet kindhearted 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%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6eFNKNFhtTWxmZWFSbktuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh9otjyL4fzT3WEDThe_TF4jhbrIrbOReEEA6YWNR1ETbb3t6wNB0jK6hG7I_aem__11TKUelIA-UnfGtrtWpEA&h=AUBH2fCRFZfKEGXpUbYQmdFTOriBZ9AZCsObD9xSkhzhORypfX2UWfNDMQDy2ya2bW0_na-wYqja6tyNKGDysC8vdzm-TGaGt11eXD4DVrziEScRQ4in3AHSqUyJccnHsmKQ4nWJ6dsa6NnPrITUf73u05JV8fdK&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUAsVqJh2zJ_GQuoa7XiDAFWFQe8aKgq7QVsrwuNjZlbr2OIyaDK_mKTf34SBPTO4ewX0KhSFxmGCxS52X7wgCFKrB7SbaaUns4q15GWuN-yHfOpJPGdoJThfDRYIdM_2AEEPt7QIAnBb9oDp3JsSVRgJv9zmbMfh6U) 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=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6eFNKNFhtTWxmZWFSbktuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtWrJM3xTmcrBKVTWREpLmeqShzs-gRMJkXNBxzqEgEy3nbClywwJUmefuLw_aem_oWC267X2lTngh7PS3t8GhA)

Deaf Dance Festival Community Gathering on Sunday Aug 16th from 1-4PM!!

Join us for the Deaf Dance Festival Community Gathering on Sunday Aug 16th from 1- 4PM on East Meadow Lawn at Presidio Tunnel Tops! Join for dance workshops, community vendors, booths and more!! All free! Presidio Tunnel Tops: 210 Lincoln Blvd, SF, CA 94129. Arrive earlier for free youth workshop from 12-1pm at Crissy Field Center. All Deaf, HOH, CODA, Hearing youth of all ages welcome! Celebrate and dance together! RealUrbanJazzDance.com/2026baiddf.html #BAIDDF2026 [CONTENT DESCRIPTION: A horizontal promotional graphic for the 2026 Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival Deaf Dance Festival Community Gathering appears on a dark neon pink background. Across the top, white text reads 2026 BAY AREA INTERNATIONAL DEAF DANCE FESTIVAL. Below that, very large gold text reads DEAF DANCE FESTIVAL COMMUNITY GATHERING. Below the title are three large angled rectangular photos outlined in gold. On the left side On the right side is a large gold brushstroke graphic with purple text reading FREE! All are welcome! and a hand-drawn purple heart below. The left photo shows people dancing together in a large indoor public space. The center photo shows a person in a pink top with one arm raised while other people dance in the background. The right photo shows two people standing and talking at a community vendor table inside the same large glass-walled space. On the right side is a large gold brushstroke graphic with purple text reading FREE! All are welcome! and a hand-drawn purple heart below. Below the photos is a horizontal row of white text separated by dotted gold vertical lines reading FOOD TRUCKS, DANCE WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY VENDORS & BOOTHS, and SHORT PERFORMANCES. The lower half of the flyer is divided into two columns by a vertical gold line. To bottom are gold icons for a calendar, a clock, and a location marker. Large white and gold text reads Sunday, August 16, 12-1 PM Youth Workshop @ Crissy Field Center, 1-4 PM Community Gathering @ East Meadow Lawn, Presidio Tunnel Tops, Presidio National Park Site, 210 Lincoln Blvd, SF, CA 94129. A gold strip runs across the bottom edge and contains logos and access icons including sign language interpretation, Presidio, Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival, Urban Jazz Dance Company, Intersection for the Arts, wheelchair access, a gold text reads RealUrbanJazzDance.com, and a black-and-white QR code outlined in gold. END CONTENT DESCRIPTION]

Playing Board Games

Pop on by to play a favorite classic game—like Scattergories, Pictionary, Taboo, Scrabble, or Boggle—or try something newer, like Splendor, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, or Just One! You can also bring a game you’d like to try with others. Come with friends or come alone and meet new, playful people—mostly adults. This event is FREE.

Free Adult Workshops Taught By BAIDDF Artists on Fri Aug. 14th, 10am-1pm!

Join for Free Adult Workshops taught by BAIDDF Deaf Artists on Friday Aug 14th from 10am-1pm! \* TurkIsaret Dili Ile Yoga (Yoga with Turkish Sign Language) taught by Eda Tavaci (Turkey) \* Safe Space Burlesque taught by Balie Vincent \* Introduction to Contemporary Floorwork + Spiral taught by Anna Gichan PUSH Sanctuary - 447 Minna St. SF (Powell BART) Bring comfortable clothes and your water bottles! RealUrbanJazzDance.com/2026baiddf.html #BAIDDF2026 [Content Descriptions: A purple background with light orange hexagon accents and a rectangle containing the UJDC and BAIDDF logos top right. In pale pink text from top to bottom: “BAIDDF 2026 Workshops. Location: PUSH Sanctuary 447 Minna St San Francisco, CA 94103 Come join our 14th Annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival Workshops taught by Deaf Artists! Friday August 14th, 10AM - 1PM PST. [To the left of an image of Eda, wearing a black top hat and black suit, leaning against a white wall in a light orange hexagon frame] Türk İşaret Dili ile Yoga (Yoga with Turkish Sign Language) with Eda Tavaci (Turkey). [A pale pink ‘free’ sticker is next to the image.] [To the right of an image of Bailey, with long brown curly hair, a barely visible top and strap, against a dark background in a light orange hexagon frame] Safe Space Burlesque with Bailey Vincent. [A pale pink ‘free’ sticker is next to the image.] [To the left of an image of Anna, wearing a red long sleeved top, black pants and socks posing with one leg up and arms behind her back, against a white background in a light orange hexagon frame] Introduction to Contemporary Floorwork + Spirals with Anna Gichan. [A pale pink ‘free’ sticker is next to the image.] All workshops and presentations are open to both Deaf and Hearing! More details are on our website: [www.realurbanjazzdance.com](http://www.realurbanjazzdance.com). Fiscally sponsored by Intersection for the Arts.” [Intersection for the Arts logo is below text]. The PUSH, wheelchair and interpreter logos are bottom right of the flyer. End Content Description]

Playing Board Games

Pop on by to play a favorite classic game—like Scattergories, Pictionary, Taboo, Scrabble, or Boggle—or try something newer, like Splendor, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, or Just One! You can also bring a game you’d like to try with others. Come with friends or come alone and meet new, playful people—mostly adults. This event is FREE.

14th Annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival, Aug 14th -16th!

Excited to announce! Antoine Hunter's Urban Jazz Dance Company presents the 14th anniversary of the Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (BAIDDF) coming up this August 14 - 16, 2026!! Tickets are released! BAIDDF is an annual event produced by Urban Jazz Dance Company that consists of performances and workshops that highlight the important contributions that Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HOH) artists make to our community featuring amazing local Bay Area talent, as well as artists from Turkey, California, New York, Missouri, and more! This is the festival you do not want to miss and share with everyone. In addition to performances, the festival will feature workshops in Jazz, Yoga, Floorwork, ASL DANCE, and more different types of dance classes taught by International, Domestic and Local Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing artists who sign fluently. These workshops will be taught for both Youth and Adult participants in various locations including Berkeley and San Francisco. Performances will be on Fri Aug 14th & Sat Aug 15th at 7:30pm Dance Mission Theater on 3316 24th St. SF. (24th St Mission BART) Sunday’s Deaf Dance Festival Gathering Day will be Sun Aug 16th, 12-4pm at Presidio Tunnel Tops Buy tickets here! www.DeafDance2026.Eventbrite.com More information on performances, workshops, panels on our website! Please read carefully: www.realurbanjazzdance.com/2026baiddf.html #BAIDDF2026 \[Content descriptions: 2026 BAIDDF Postcard of a purple background\, gold text “Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival” with picture of Zahna Simon wearing black sportsbra/shorts leaping out of the text\. 2 White text lines and 2 gold text lines in between “August 14\-16\, 2026\, Friday\-Saturday 7:30pm \| Dance Mission Theater\, Sunday 12\-4pm \| Deaf Dance Festival Community Day at Presidio National\, Presented By Antoine Hunter’s Urban Jazz Dance Company\.” End Content Description]

Queer Crush @ Benchmark SF

🎟️ free for Benchmark gym members! 🎫 $20 discounted day pass for non-members 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes or a harness (if you wanna climb ropes!) 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members

Queer Crush @ Pacific Pipe

🎟️ free for [@touchstoneclimbing](https://www.instagram.com/touchstoneclimbing/) gym members! 🎫 $20 day pass for non-members (thats a 33% discount on the regular price!) 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes or a harness (if you wanna climb ropes!) 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members RSVP: [https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/pacificpipe/programs/queer-crush](https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/pacificpipe/programs/queer-crush)

Queer Crush @ Mission Cliffs

🎟️ free for [@touchstoneclimbing](https://www.instagram.com/touchstoneclimbing/) gym members! 🎫 $20 day pass for non-members (thats a 33% discount on the regular price!) 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes or a harness (if you wanna climb ropes!) 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members RSVP: [https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/missioncliffs/programs/queer-crush](https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/missioncliffs/programs/queer-crush) NOTE: Mission Cliffs offers bouldering or rope climbing. With bouldering, you climb up to about \~15 feet from the ground, are not secured to a rope, and do not need a partner; it's probably the easiest way for beginners to explore climbing for the first time! **With rope climbing...** * You climb in pairs - the climber on the wall & the belayer on the ground ensuring the climber doesn't fall. Belayers need to learn how to belay & pass a test administered by the gym staff for safety reasons! * At this gym, the climber doesn't need to take a test (the belayer can check safety for both people); however, it's unlikely that for you to find a partner who only ever wants to belay from the ground while you're climbing. * Therefore, if rope climbing is really important to you (getting that adrenaline rush from going \~60 feet up!), you should plan when you're going to 1) learn to belay and 2) do the belay test with gym staff (which also depends on gym staff availability) * For many first-time ever learners, learning to belay can take the entirety of the Queer Crush session (and also depends on our ability to have someone who can teach you). Since the gym closes soon after our session, this means that you may not get much time, if any, on the wall! * At Mission Cliffs, most days before Queer Crush, there is an Intro to Climbing Class that the gym offers. We highly recommend you taking this class, then , time-permitting taking a belay test with gym staff, and then joining our group. This would be the best way to do rope climbing as a beginner with other queer crushers