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2025 Autumn Moon Festival
Oct
4

2025 Autumn Moon Festival

Celebrate Autumn Moon with Friends of Sunset Dunes and the Sunset Chinese Cultural District from 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy a lion dance, eat a moon cake, or join the lantern parade - our Autumn Moon event at the beach has something for all ages.

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Chair Yoga
Oct
5

Chair Yoga

We will use chairs throughout the class both for seated and standing poses. The chairs give support which can help with balance and stability allowing for increased freedom and expression in the poses. The first part of the class is seated. We then move on to standing poses with the chairs. Poses can be modified for those individuals with limited ability to stand for lengths of time. Come give it a try!

Part of our Sundays at the Beach series: every 1st Sunday at 2pm on the Great Highway at Irving.

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Moonlit Sunset Dunes Bird & Nature Field Trip
Oct
6

Moonlit Sunset Dunes Bird & Nature Field Trip

​Join us to explore Sunset Dunes Park by moonlight! Friends of Sunset Dunes will host a happy hour at 6:30 pm at the Noriega gathering spot at Sunset Dunes and then we’ll start off on our adventure at 7 pm. A full moon will illuminate our stroll as we listen for creatures of the night and hopefully hear (or even see) a Barn Owl and/or Great Horned Owl, hunting along the park for rodents. We’ll attune our senses for listening to the night soundscape and are excited to explore and discover the nighttime activity of wildlife at SF’s newest park by the ocean.

​Accessibility: Most of our route will be on the paved roadway but we may explore the beach area, so expect some sandy, uneven paths. We will be using the full moon and the street lights/city skyglow for illumination. Restrooms are located at the Taraval and Judah Ave entrances to the park. We expect to travel 1.5 to 2 mi round trip and will conclude the tour by 9 pm.

Space is limited so make sure you RSVP at https://luma.com/sdfullmoonwalk

​Facilitators: Matthew Zlatunich, Lydia Bruno, Travis Smith, Mike Anderson, Heather Shane

​Email birdcurious@goldengatebirds.org with any questions.

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Zumba and Shake the Fog!
Oct
11

Zumba and Shake the Fog!

Zumba is a dynamic workout that combines music with exercise, making fitness more enjoyable and accessible for everyone. Our 45-minute classes feature cardio routines along with targeted exercises for arms and legs, plus freestyle dance segments that let you express yourself while getting fit.

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced dancer, our welcoming community atmosphere makes it easy to jump in and start moving. 

Classes are designed to be fun and energizing while providing an effective full-body workout.
Family-friendly environment - bring the kids and make it a fun activity for the whole family!

All fitness levels welcome.

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Community Cleanup
Oct
12

Community Cleanup

Help us make our favorite oceanfront park even more beautiful. Bring some friends and enjoy the fresh air. Pickers, trash bags, gloves and vests are provided.

Our location changes every month. This month we meetup at Judah and the Upper Great Highway to enjoy the music!

RSVP for this event and future community cleanups here. In partnership with Refuse Refuse SF and the Civic Joy Fund.

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Tai Chi - SATURDAY
Oct
18

Tai Chi - SATURDAY

PLEASE NOTE: This class has been moved from Sunday to Saturday October 18th to accommodate a foot race on Sunday.

Judy Hubbell leads Qigong stretches, Breath, Alignment, and 19 Moves T'ai Chi Chih. Enjoy a community practice. Includes weight shifting, relaxing the joints,  and moving ! Join us at 9:45 for our meet and greet! Great Highway and Judah 10 to 12

Part of our Sundays at the Beach series: Every 3rd Sunday at 10am on the Great Highway at Judah.

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Bike Bus Fest featuring Coach Balto
Oct
19

Bike Bus Fest featuring Coach Balto

  • Starts at the Dhalia Garden in JFK Promenade (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Streets Forward, kids, families, and people of all ages for a family-friendly bike ride and post-ride party featuring "Coach" Balto (TikTok / Instagram), co-founder of Bike Bus World. RSVP for a chance to win a free Woom kids bike or other prizes (e.g. coffee).

​We'll be meeting at the Dahlia Garden along Car-Free JFK Promenade and riding at a kid's pace (5–7 mph) on car-free streets mostly downhill for 3.5 miles to Sunset Dunes, where we'll have a post-ride party featuring a band and activities for kids, families, and child-free adults. Everyone is welcome—kids on their own bike, kids on their parent/caregiver's bike, and child-free adults are all encouraged to join!

Please RSVP to help us adequately prepare and to get updates on the event as new details are revealed.

​This free event is sponsored and organized by Streets Forward, the local charity making it safer and faster to walk, bike, and take public transit in San Francisco. SF Bike Bus is a program of Streets Forward.

​Learn more about Streets Forward and our work at StreetsForward.org.

Please support Streets Forward's work—including free events like Bike Bus Fest—by giving to Streets Forward. If you're thinking about making a transformational gift, please email Giving@StreetsForward.org. If you want to help in another way, learn more about volunteer opportunities here.

​If you have questions, comments, ideas, or suggestions, email Hello@StreetsForward.org.

​We're hoping to see you at Bike Bus Fest—RSVP now before it's too late!

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Snowy Plover Habitat Stewards Cleanup
Oct
24

Snowy Plover Habitat Stewards Cleanup

Join us to learn about the Snowy Plover Habitat Stewards program.

Meet at the Judah street entrance to Ocean Beach (map link) at 10 am.

We ask all volunteers to bring and manage their own supplies. If you do not have supplies, you are welcome to partner up with another volunteer and share a bucket or borrow supplies from FoSD (with advance notice). As a reminder, please bring the following:

  • Bucket (example here) to collect trash (we'll probably be picking up mostly smaller items, including bits of plastic)

  • Trash picker (optional, depending on your needs)

  • Gloves

  • Filled water bottle (for hydration); Java Beach cafe, near our meeting spot, offers complimentary water

  • Sun protection (hat/sunscreen)

  • Jacket/layers (the weather can change quickly, dress in layers)

The goal of this program is to educate visitors and the community about snowy plovers and other wildlife at Ocean Beach and how to enjoy the area while minimizing disturbances to wildlife and their habitat. We'll set up a spotting scope for folks to view the snowy plovers at a safe distance and will have a field guide on hand with more information.

The plan is to work our way down the beach from Judah to Lawton. We'll then turn back and walk to stairwell 28, where we'll combine the contents of our buckets into a trash bag and leave for to pick-up. We'll cover ~ 1 mile.

Spots are limited, so please RSVP: https://luma.com/sppa_10-24

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Chair Yoga
Nov
2

Chair Yoga

We will use chairs throughout the class both for seated and standing poses. The chairs give support which can help with balance and stability allowing for increased freedom and expression in the poses. The first part of the class is seated. We then move on to standing poses with the chairs. Poses can be modified for those individuals with limited ability to stand for lengths of time. Come give it a try!

Part of our Sundays at the Beach series: every 1st Sunday at 2pm on the Great Highway at Irving.

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Zumba and Shake the Fog!
Nov
8

Zumba and Shake the Fog!

Zumba is a dynamic workout that combines music with exercise, making fitness more enjoyable and accessible for everyone. Our 45-minute classes feature cardio routines along with targeted exercises for arms and legs, plus freestyle dance segments that let you express yourself while getting fit.

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced dancer, our welcoming community atmosphere makes it easy to jump in and start moving. 

Classes are designed to be fun and energizing while providing an effective full-body workout.
Family-friendly environment - bring the kids and make it a fun activity for the whole family!

All fitness levels welcome.

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Community Cleanup
Nov
9

Community Cleanup

Help us make our favorite oceanfront park even more beautiful. Bring some friends and enjoy the fresh air. Pickers, trash bags, gloves and vests are provided.

Our location changes every month. This month we meetup at the Noriega Sunset Lounge.

RSVP for this event and future community cleanups here. In partnership with Refuse Refuse SF and the Civic Joy Fund.

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Tai Chi
Nov
16

Tai Chi

Judy Hubbell leads Qigong stretches, Breath, Alignment, and 19 Moves T'ai Chi Chih. Enjoy a community practice. Includes weight shifting, relaxing the joints,  and moving ! Join us at 9:45 for our meet and greet! Great Highway and Judah 10 to 12

Part of our Sundays at the Beach series: Every 3rd Sunday at 10am on the Great Highway at Judah.

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Snowy Plover Habitat Stewards Cleanup
Nov
28

Snowy Plover Habitat Stewards Cleanup

Join us to learn about the Snowy Plover Habitat Stewards program.

Meet at the Judah street entrance to Ocean Beach (map link) at 10 am.

We ask all volunteers to bring and manage their own supplies. If you do not have supplies, you are welcome to partner up with another volunteer and share a bucket or borrow supplies from FoSD (with advance notice). As a reminder, please bring the following:

  • Bucket (example here) to collect trash (we'll probably be picking up mostly smaller items, including bits of plastic)

  • Trash picker (optional, depending on your needs)

  • Gloves

  • Filled water bottle (for hydration); Java Beach cafe, near our meeting spot, offers complimentary water

  • Sun protection (hat/sunscreen)

  • Jacket/layers (the weather can change quickly, dress in layers)

The goal of this program is to educate visitors and the community about snowy plovers and other wildlife at Ocean Beach and how to enjoy the area while minimizing disturbances to wildlife and their habitat. We'll set up a spotting scope for folks to view the snowy plovers at a safe distance and will have a field guide on hand with more information.

The plan is to work our way down the beach from Judah to Lawton. We'll then turn back and walk to stairwell 28, where we'll combine the contents of our buckets into a trash bag and leave for to pick-up. We'll cover ~ 1 mile.

Spots are limited, so please RSVP: https://luma.com/sppa_11-28

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Chair Yoga
Dec
7

Chair Yoga

We will use chairs throughout the class both for seated and standing poses. The chairs give support which can help with balance and stability allowing for increased freedom and expression in the poses. The first part of the class is seated. We then move on to standing poses with the chairs. Poses can be modified for those individuals with limited ability to stand for lengths of time. Come give it a try!

Part of our Sundays at the Beach series: every 1st Sunday at 2pm on the Great Highway at Irving.

View Event →
Zumba and Shake the Fog!
Dec
13

Zumba and Shake the Fog!

Zumba is a dynamic workout that combines music with exercise, making fitness more enjoyable and accessible for everyone. Our 45-minute classes feature cardio routines along with targeted exercises for arms and legs, plus freestyle dance segments that let you express yourself while getting fit.

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced dancer, our welcoming community atmosphere makes it easy to jump in and start moving. 

Classes are designed to be fun and energizing while providing an effective full-body workout.
Family-friendly environment - bring the kids and make it a fun activity for the whole family!

All fitness levels welcome.

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Community Cleanup - NEW LOCATION!
Dec
14

Community Cleanup - NEW LOCATION!

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION

we are moving the start of this cleanup from the previous location at Riptide over to the Taraval lounge. You can find us on the ocean side lanes just south of the hammocks.

Help us make our favorite oceanfront park even more beautiful. Bring some friends and enjoy the fresh air. Pickers, trash bags, gloves and vests are provided.

Our location changes every month.

RSVP for this event and future community cleanups here. In partnership with Refuse Refuse SF and the Civic Joy Fund.

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Tai Chi
Dec
21

Tai Chi

Judy Hubbell leads Qigong stretches, Breath, Alignment, and 19 Moves T'ai Chi Chih. Enjoy a community practice. Includes weight shifting, relaxing the joints,  and moving ! Join us at 9:45 for our meet and greet! Great Highway and Judah 10 to 12

Part of our Sundays at the Beach series: Every 3rd Sunday at 10am on the Great Highway at Judah.

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Snowy Plover Habitat Stewards Cleanup
Dec
26

Snowy Plover Habitat Stewards Cleanup

Join us to learn about the Snowy Plover Habitat Stewards program.

Meet at the Judah street entrance to Ocean Beach (map link) at 10 am.

We ask all volunteers to bring and manage their own supplies. If you do not have supplies, you are welcome to partner up with another volunteer and share a bucket or borrow supplies from FoSD (with advance notice). As a reminder, please bring the following:

  • Bucket (example here) to collect trash (we'll probably be picking up mostly smaller items, including bits of plastic)

  • Trash picker (optional, depending on your needs)

  • Gloves

  • Filled water bottle (for hydration); Java Beach cafe, near our meeting spot, offers complimentary water

  • Sun protection (hat/sunscreen)

  • Jacket/layers (the weather can change quickly, dress in layers)

The goal of this program is to educate visitors and the community about snowy plovers and other wildlife at Ocean Beach and how to enjoy the area while minimizing disturbances to wildlife and their habitat. We'll set up a spotting scope for folks to view the snowy plovers at a safe distance and will have a field guide on hand with more information.

The plan is to work our way down the beach from Judah to Lawton. We'll then turn back and walk to stairwell 28, where we'll combine the contents of our buckets into a trash bag and leave for to pick-up. We'll cover ~ 1 mile.

Spots are limited, so please RSVP: https://luma.com/sppa_12-26

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Music with Toby’s Suzuki Violinists
Sep
28

Music with Toby’s Suzuki Violinists

Kids playing violins

Come hear beautiful violin songs played by a group of talented local children, accompanied by the waves of the sparkling Pacific Ocean. The program includes Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, many short folk songs, as well as pieces by Bach and Vivaldi. This performance is perfect for all ages, and is free to all! Music creates joy, connection and community — come join the fun!

www.musicwithtobysf.com

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Lantern Workshop for Autumn Moon Festival
Sep
28

Lantern Workshop for Autumn Moon Festival

Join us for free Lantern Making Workshops and craft your own handmade lantern in celebration for the Autumn Moon Festival! Perfect for all ages, these hands-on sessions are a fun way to connect with tradition and community.

Spots are limited, RSVP now for one time slot:

Show off your finished lanterns in the Lantern Parade at the Autumn Moon Festival Twilight Celebration on Saturday, Oct 4 at Sunset Dunes!

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Zumba and Shake the Fog!
Sep
27

Zumba and Shake the Fog!

Zumba is a dynamic workout that combines music with exercise, making fitness more enjoyable and accessible for everyone. Our 45-minute classes feature cardio routines along with targeted exercises for arms and legs, plus freestyle dance segments that let you express yourself while getting fit.

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced dancer, our welcoming community atmosphere makes it easy to jump in and start moving. 

Classes are designed to be fun and energizing while providing an effective full-body workout.
Family-friendly environment - bring the kids and make it a fun activity for the whole family!

All fitness levels welcome.

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Lantern Workshop for Autumn Moon Festival
Sep
27

Lantern Workshop for Autumn Moon Festival

An image giving the details of the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Making Workshops.

Join us for free Lantern Making Workshops and craft your own handmade lantern in celebration for the Autumn Moon Festival! Perfect for all ages, these hands-on sessions are a fun way to connect with tradition and community.

Spots are limited, RSVP now for one time slot:

Show off your finished lanterns in the Lantern Parade at the Autumn Moon Festival Twilight Celebration on Saturday, Oct 4 at Sunset Dunes!

An image giving the details of the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Making Workshops in traditional chinese
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Snowy Plover Habitat Stewards Cleanup
Sep
26

Snowy Plover Habitat Stewards Cleanup

Join us to learn about the Snowy Plover Habitat Stewards program.

Meet at the Judah street entrance to Ocean Beach (map link) at 10 am.

We ask all volunteers to bring and manage their own supplies. If you do not have supplies, you are welcome to partner up with another volunteer and share a bucket or borrow supplies from FoSD (with advance notice). As a reminder, please bring the following:

  • Bucket (example here) to collect trash (we'll probably be picking up mostly smaller items, including bits of plastic)

  • Trash picker (optional, depending on your needs)

  • Gloves

  • Filled water bottle (for hydration); Java Beach cafe, near our meeting spot, offers complimentary water

  • Sun protection (hat/sunscreen)

  • Jacket/layers (the weather can change quickly, dress in layers)

The goal of this program is to educate visitors and the community about snowy plovers and other wildlife at Ocean Beach and how to enjoy the area while minimizing disturbances to wildlife and their habitat. We'll set up a spotting scope for folks to view the snowy plovers at a safe distance and will have a field guide on hand with more information.

The plan is to work our way down the beach from Judah to Lawton. We'll then turn back and walk to stairwell 28, where we'll combine the contents of our buckets into a trash bag and leave for to pick-up. We'll cover ~ 1 mile.

Spots are limited, so please RSVP: https://luma.com/sppa_9-26

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Ocean Drum Circle
Sep
21

Ocean Drum Circle

Get ready to vibe with the rhythm of the waves at our Ocean Drum Circle – let the music of the sea carry you away!

Why Join?

  • Music is Medicine

  • Meet your Neighbors

  • Feel the rhythm of community

  • Get creative & De-stress

  • Dance, drum, sing, and Move together!

What to Bring?

  • Bring your own drum—or play one of ours!

  • No experience needed. All ages & abilities welcome.

Brought to you by Ocean Drum SF:

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Tai Chi
Sep
21

Tai Chi

Judy Hubbell leads Qigong stretches, Breath, Alignment, and 19 Moves T'ai Chi Chih. Enjoy a community practice. Includes weight shifting, relaxing the joints,  and moving ! Join us at 9:45 for our meet and greet! Great Highway and Judah 10 to 12

Part of our Sundays at the Beach series: Every 3rd Sunday at 10am on the Great Highway at Judah.

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Community Cleanup - NEW LOCATION!
Sep
14

Community Cleanup - NEW LOCATION!

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION

we are moving the start of this cleanup from the previous location at Riptide over to the Taraval lounge. You can find us on the ocean side lanes just south of the hammocks.

Help us make our favorite oceanfront park even more beautiful. Bring some friends and enjoy the fresh air. Pickers, trash bags, gloves and vests are provided.

Our location changes every month.

RSVP for this event and future community cleanups here. In partnership with Refuse Refuse SF and the Civic Joy Fund.

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Music with Toby’s Suzuki Violinists
Sep
7

Music with Toby’s Suzuki Violinists

Kids playing violins

Come hear beautiful violin songs played by a group of talented local children, accompanied by the waves of the sparkling Pacific Ocean. The program includes Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, many short folk songs, as well as pieces by Bach and Vivaldi. This performance is perfect for all ages, and is free to all! Music creates joy, connection and community — come join the fun!

www.musicwithtobysf.com

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Chair Yoga
Sep
7

Chair Yoga

We will use chairs throughout the class both for seated and standing poses. The chairs give support which can help with balance and stability allowing for increased freedom and expression in the poses. The first part of the class is seated. We then move on to standing poses with the chairs. Poses can be modified for those individuals with limited ability to stand for lengths of time. Come give it a try!

Part of our Sundays at the Beach series: every 1st Sunday at noon on the Great Highway at Irving.

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Dogon' Bike Ride
Sep
6

Dogon' Bike Ride

Join in for a day for the dogs at Sunset Dunes Park! There will be dog resources, activities, and dog adoptions. Every dog can win "Best in Show"!

11 AM - 2 PM: Activities, resources, and more!

12 PM: Dogon' Bike Ride!

​Ride with your dog in a bag, basket, bucket, etc. on a ~3 mile loop down and back along Sunset Dunes with other Dogon' Bike Riders! Dog not required to join along for the ride, but helmets are!

RSVP: https://lu.ma/dogonbike

Want to volunteer, check out the opportunities here: https://luma.com/sunsetdunes

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Fogust Merch Drop & Party
Aug
21

Fogust Merch Drop & Party

😶‍🌫️ Sure, we’ve seen the sun over the last few days but it’s FOGUST, baby, and it’s a great time to Visit Sunset Dunes™️ with Karl the Fog and grab free Sunset Dunes posters (get there early - while supplies last). Thursday Aug 21 5-7pm at Noriega.

We’ll also be selling new merch 👀

Live music, free stuff, games, good vibes, and hopefully some 🌁, what could be better?

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Tai Chi
Aug
17

Tai Chi

Judy Hubbell leads Qigong stretches, Breath, Alignment, and 19 Moves T'ai Chi Chih. Enjoy a community practice. Includes weight shifting, relaxing the joints,  and moving ! Join us at 9:45 for our meet and greet! Great Highway and Judah 10 to 12

Part of our Sundays at the Beach series: Every 3rd Sunday at 10am on the Great Highway at Judah.

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Community Cleanup
Aug
10

Community Cleanup

Help us make our favorite oceanfront park even more beautiful. Bring some friends and enjoy the fresh air. Pickers, trash bags, gloves and vests are provided.

Our location changes every month. This month we meetup at the Noriega Sunset Lounge.

RSVP for this event and future community cleanups here. In partnership with Refuse Refuse SF and the Civic Joy Fund.

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Chair Yoga
Aug
3

Chair Yoga

We will use chairs throughout the class both for seated and standing poses. The chairs give support which can help with balance and stability allowing for increased freedom and expression in the poses. The first part of the class is seated. We then move on to standing poses with the chairs. Poses can be modified for those individuals with limited ability to stand for lengths of time. Come give it a try!

Part of our Sundays at the Beach series: every 1st Sunday at 2pm on the Great Highway at Irving.

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Community Cleanup
Jul
13

Community Cleanup

Help us make our favorite oceanfront park even more beautiful. Bring some friends and enjoy the fresh air. Pickers, trash bags, gloves and vests are provided.

Our location changes every month. This month we meetup at Judah and the Upper Great Highway to enjoy the music!

RSVP for this event and future community cleanups here. In partnership with Refuse Refuse SF and the Civic Joy Fund.

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July 4 Community Parade
Jul
4

July 4 Community Parade

Celebrate the 4th of July with a good old-fashioned neighborhood parade!

Marchers will gather starting at 11:30 at the Noriega Sunset Lounge parade through Sunset Dunes Park with marching bands, fire truck fanfare, and plenty of neighborhood joy. We'll end the parade at Kirkham with bounce houses, face painting, live tunes, bubble magic, and fresh apple pie.

Because nothing says freedom like fog, friendship, and fun by the beach.

Interested in helping out? Please sign up here to volunteer.

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Queer Soulstice
Jun
21

Queer Soulstice

DRAG is coming to “Ocean Calling”

“Ocean Calling” artists Sarah McCarthy Grimm and Jamae Tasker have joined forces with two dynamic drag artists, OBSIDIENNE and Will Power.

June 21st, starting at 7 pm, we offer QUEER SOULSTICE to celebrate the longest day of the year, Pride Month and six months since Ocean Calling’s first pop-up.

OBSIDIENNE and Will Power will grace “Ocean Calling” with their stunning craft, embracing the beauty, pain and transformation that loss, grief and even death can bring. At the same time, inviting that special JOY we can experience when we get to witness drag.

Yay for art in all its incredible forms!

“Ocean Calling” is located where Ortega Street meets Ocean Beach at Sunset Dunes park.

Free & Open to the Public
Sponsored by Friends of Ocean Beach Park
www.OceanCallingSF.com

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Adaptation + Place Making: Sunset Dunes Happy Hour Walking Tour by Sierra Club+WFDC
Jun
21

Adaptation + Place Making: Sunset Dunes Happy Hour Walking Tour by Sierra Club+WFDC

Reserve here and join us on 6/21 at 4PM for a walking tour where we learn about the Past, Present and Future of the Middle Reach and South Ocean Beach, hosted by Sierra Club SF Group and Westside Family Democratic Club. The walking tour will be lead by Coastal Erosion and climate change experts, Westside residents, and advocates Chase Davenport and Brian Reyes of Friends of Sunset Dunes and Sierra Club SF Group. Leashed dogs and children :p are welcomed!

​Stay for a Happy Hour after at a nearby Sunset Business. Appetizers courtesy of Sierra Club SF Group. Details forthcoming.

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