This Friday, get your retro groove on and roller skate with a live DJ. Rainbow suspenders and furry leg warmers? Check! The Roller Skating Party experience is completely free, including complimentary rentals. It’s being rolled out (ha) at Thrive City in collaboration with the Church of 8 Wheels.
That church is pretty interesting. For 45 years, it’s been promoting roller skating in San Francisco, most excitingly on the polished-up floors of an abandoned church in the Fillmore, and offering a new brand of “rolligion.” CO8W is responsible for skate rentals in Golden Gate Park and many pop-up rinks throughout the city.
Now, about that DJ: It’ll be DJ D Sharp spinning disco, funk and dance music. He’s the official DJ for the Golden State Warriors and plays music for all their games.
Truth be told, the Thrive City sessions are short (20 to 30 mins) and it’s recommended you register in advance with Eventbrite in case the event sells out. If it does, you can try your luck at getting a walk-up registration in person on the day of the event (on a first-come, first-served basis).
Kids six and under have to be supervised at all times so the rest of us don’t do a spread eagle over their tiny-yet-solid bodies. The event starts on July 26 at 5pm at Thrive City (1725 3rd St), just outside Chase Center.