What we’re about
Throughout the week the SF Free School offers free classes to anyone and everyone who wants to learn, have fun and meet new people. Classes we've offered have been in music and dance, martial arts and yoga, meditation and philosophy, dating and relationships, acting and improvisation, networking and social media, foreign languages, computer use, job hunting, startups - and many other topics as well.
The SF Free School is focused on sharing activities and teaching skills which are fun, healthy and useful. We are currently only listing classes that are located in the SF area. Our events are often styled as potlucks, classes, workshops and public talks. We go on field trips, so we can explore new areas and discover new things, and we like to gather in parks and public areas. Indoors we gather in community centers and community meeting rooms, or we might be found in cafes, private homes and in public classrooms.
All classes and events at our locations are free of charge and open to all. We do not ask for cash for any of our classes and events and everyone is always welcome to attend our classes and events free of charge. Though our instructors and event hosts can accept donations which are freely offered for the classes and events they hold with us they may never ask for cash or donations from anyone who attends the classes and events they make available through the SF Free School.
We only have one rule at the Free School: Be Excellent to Each Other – and that is the only payment we ever require.
So come and enjoy yourself, start training your body and your mind, meet new people - or teach and share what you know. You are always welcome.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Interviewing EssentialsLink visible for attendees
An Employment Program Representative from the California Employment Development Department covers everything you need to know to win the interview and land the job.
The Employment Development Department highly recommends that you register and submit your resume on the CalJobs website. This is a no-fee job search site. For further assistance or questions please call (415) 749-7511
This will be an online event, using the Zoom platform. Reservations required: https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtfuCppzMuGNUfYqoDBI1uVWuYQLqtuw2d#/registration
- Introduction to Smart InvestingLink visible for attendees
An introduction to investing in the stock and bond markets, how to create an overall investment plan that suits you, options for implementing your plan and good reminders for managing investments over time. Presented by Gretchen Hollstein, CFP® and Chris Remedios, CFP®.
Gretchen Hollstein is a Certified Financial Planner® and Managing Director/Senior Wealth Advisor with Litman Gregory Wealth Management, a boutique advisory firm in the Bay Area. She has over 25 years of experience providing advice to individuals and families, including personal financial analysis, asset allocation, retirement planning, and family legacy planning.
This will be an online event, using the Zoom platform. Reservations required: https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-iuqT8rH9SjuMNBd9n1hRAQ2QN5Barb#/registration
- Get More Out of Your Cash FlowLink visible for attendees
Streamline your cash flow to get more money at the end of the month and more time during the month.
Alicia Ivancovich is a Certified Financial Planner™ with a financial planning practice in Oakland. She provides pro bono financial advice through advisersgiveback.org.
This will be an online event, using the Zoom platform. Reservations required: https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpce2grD4pHtIwT4xxJvhp5NOj7Quy1FrJ#/registration
- Avoid Probate in CaliforniaLink visible for attendees
Protect what you love, who you love and your legacy by learning how to build an estate plan, what to look for in a lawyer, what to do after you have a plan and what to expect from California’s default plan if you pass or become incapacitated without having your documents in place.
Presented by Marlyn Schulz, Attorney at Law
J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law, 2016. Licensed to practice law in Texas and in California.This will be an online event, using the Zoom platform. Reservations required: https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvduyrqzgvGN2c0ilC_g0_ggFALaSplZJ9#/registration