20th Street Block Party; Raw Denim + Origami at Convert

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MISSION—Mission Dispatch and The NWBLK are hosting a 20th Street block party on Saturday, August 24 from 6 to 10pm. Fuki Truck, Phat Thai, Burr-Eatery, and Garden Creamery food trucks will feed you; Glass Decade, Hot Einstein, and OK FWY will serenade you, and it's all for just a $5 donation. Be there at Mission Dispatch, 1975 Bryant Street (between 18th and Mariposa). [R29]

BERKELEY—From 1 to 4pm on Sunday August 25, Naked & Famous denim owner Brandon Svarc will debut the brand's fall 2013 line at Convert. The jeans are super high-quality Japanese denim, and honoring that background, Svark will demonstrate his origami mad skills! Head to 1809b 4th Street in Berkeley for cocktails, 20% off all Naked & Famous, and get a chance to win a pair. [Racked Inbox]