Free Coffee and New Years Party: How to Spend a Weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area (Dec 31 - Jan 2)

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What: Free coffee on Fridays

When: Friday, December 31, with 08: 00

Where: WorkBistro 1122 University Avenue Berkeley, CA 94706

More: The WorkBistro coworking center once again invites everyone to a promotional coffee on Fridays. Every week on this day from 08:00 to 15:00 you will be presented with free coffee, and if you become a regular customer, you will receive a 50% discount on an invigorating drink any day of the week. This is not only a reason to enjoy your favorite drink, but also an opportunity to meet interesting people on the eve of the New Year.

Cost: Free options

What: Presentation of the book "American Odyssey"

When: Friday, December 31, with 12: 00

Where: Online

More: An American Odyssey, From Beijing to Washington DC is a new autobiography by Rose Hong, American writer, television producer, host and global business executive.

At a time when our nation is faced with a heated debate about immigration policy and racial differences, An American Odyssey is a book in which the author recounts his journey as a new first-generation immigrant.

Arriving in the United States with just $ 35 and broken English, Rose Hong began her American odyssey from scratch. Now she is a seasoned American citizen, and her work has influenced the lives of hundreds and thousands of people.

Asian Americans are the fastest growing major ethnic group in the United States. More than 20 million Asians now live in America.

Cost: Free options

What: A Christmas Carol by Dickens

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When: Friday, December 31, with 12: 00

Where: Online

More: The Shasta Arts Council and the New Frontier Theater Company invite you to visit virtually the acclaimed one-man show "Scrooge: An Evening with Charles Dickens," performed by artistic director Bennett Gale.

The play follows a tradition established by Mr. Dickens himself, where he often enacts his own stories by playing all of the characters. Gale performed the original adaptation of A Christmas Carol in front of thousands of viewers across Northern California, including the Riverfront Playhouse and Shasta Arts Council.

The performance lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Cost: $ 15

What: Party for the New Year

When: Friday, December 31, with 16: 00

Where: 508 4th St 508 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94107

More: Thriller Social Club is an entertainment destination that opened at SOMA on Halloween 2021 weekend. It is located on the marina. It serves delicious signature cocktails, a large selection of premium bar food and fun entertainment, including the world's most expensive golf simulator.

Cost: Free options

What: New Year's meditation

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When: Friday, December 31, with 21: 00

Where: Online

More: The meditation will be led by Elizabeth Pidge. At this event, you will say goodbye to 2021 and set goals for 2022.

Cost: Free options

What: Wine tasting

When: Saturday, January 1, from 13:00

Where: Prima Materia Winery Tasting Room 49th Street Oakland, CA 94609

More: Wine tasting attracts many visitors who want to enjoy the taste of exquisite drinks while contemplating the sunset over the city. This place is ideal for family vacations as well as for a date.

Cost: Free options

What: Farmer's Market

When: Sunday, January 2, from 09:00

Where: Santa Clara Farmers Market 950 Jackson Street Santa Clara, CA 95050

More: This family-run open-air market features produce from local farmers, ranchers, industrialists, culinary masters and food trucks. Wonderful chefs, manufacturers, traders and artists will delight you with their wares. Visitors will be delighted with live music, accompanied by the opportunity to attend various events and attractions, including for children.

Cost: $ 15

Dear readers! Please note that due to the epidemic of coronavirus infection, some activities may be canceled or rescheduled for other dates. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the information on the sites of the organizers.

But we have collected many interesting events for you online:

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• by going to this link, visit the most famous castles in Europe
• dozens of free resources for fun boring self-isolation we have collected here

In addition, look for interesting events for every day of the week in our calendar... Come in, find out, share with your friends. Before visiting, check the organizer's websites for details and locations of events, as they may change.

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