The Bay Area's shelter-in-place order has brought countless events usually held as in-person gatherings online. We're aiming to support local businesses in San Francisco and Oakland by highlighting five of these events each day.
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Here's your San Francisco online event calendar for Wednesday, August 5. Hear the story of one of the San Francisco hippie community's best-known bands, learn about reptiles, frogs and bugs or tune in to an exploration of tarot cards.
Reading with Reptiles with Tree Frog Treks
Join the San Francisco Public Library for a family-friendly reading featuring rescued reptiles, frogs and bugs from neighborhood naturalist Mr. Science.
Chris “Mr. Science” Giorni is the founder of Tree Frog Treks, a science and outdoor education company in the Bay Area, originally started out of the back of Giorni's pick-up truck in 1999.
When: Wednesday, August 5, 11 a.m.
How to join: Via YouTube
Price: Free
Virtual Tour of the Mechanics' Institute
Visit the Mechanics’ Institute (virtually), and tour the Institute's general-interest library and its world-renowned chess club.
Whether you're a new, long-time, or prospective member, the virtual tour of the Institute will orient you to the building, including an overview of its history and mission, and outline the current services and the benefits of membership.
When: Wednesday, August 5, 12 p.m.
How to join: Via Zoom
Price: Free
Steam Sessions: Lauren Ruth Ward
Then, tune in as San Francisco-based brewery Anchor Brewing presents a performance by artist Lauren Ruth Ward during this week’s Steam Sessions. The Los Angeles-based singer and guitarist most recently released her album "Vol. II" earlier this year. Her debut album was titled "Well, Hell."
When: Wednesday, August 5, 6 p.m.
How to join: Via Instagram Live
Price: Free
Fool to the World with Oubria Tronshaw
In this class, explore the imagery, numerology, astrology and astronomy of each tarot card in the Major Arcana, the trump cards of the tarot deck.
By the end of this 90-minute class, you will understand the meaning of the cards and the "energy" behind them. You will also learn to associate each card with its corresponding planet or astrological sign.
This class will also help you to relate the cards to your own spiritual journey.
When: Wednesday, August 5, 7 p.m.
How to join: Via The Scarlet Sage Herb Co.'s website
Price: $33
Jefferson Airplane: A Deep Dive
In 1967, the year of the Summer of Love, Jefferson Airplane was one of the San Francisco hippie community’s best-known bands.
In the same year, the release of “Surrealistic Pillow” brought them to international fame, and the band would go on to play all the 1960s rock festivals including Monterey Pop and Woodstock, and release five albums in five years.
During this Zoom presentation, watch videos from those events, as well as a performance at The Fillmore and on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. Hear about the band's roots in folk music, and how a key personnel change led the band to success.
When: Wednesday, August 5, 7:30 p.m.
How to join: Via Eventbrite
Price: Free
