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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

"Disco Taco Tuesday" w/ $1 Margaritas at Underdogs (SoMa)
“Disco Taco Tuesday” w/ $1 Margaritas at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, March 19 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 6pm – 6:30pm! “Disco Taco Tuesday” w/ $1 Margaritas Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No more...

6:00 pmTaco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)   FREE*
*No cover. $2 margarita with a purchase of a taco (starting at $4.75)
7:30 pmSF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Mar. 19)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes in advance for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
12:30 pmFree Noontime Concerts Every Tuesday at Old St. Mary’s Cathedral (SF)   FREE
6:00 pmHarmonic Trivia Nights at Thrive City (SF)   FREE
6:00 pmAllyship: How to Be Allies to Women in the Workplace and Everywhere   $25*
*Early bird Additional $5 off
6:00 pmSewing with FabMo: Cushion Covers (Mountain View)   FREE*
*1st floor program room
6:30 pmDesign Your Own Tote Bag   $30*
*The costs include paid instruction, all materials, and light snacks.
7:00 pmPeter Coviello In Store For His New Book “Is There God After Prince?”   FREE*
*The event is free, but we ask that you register through Eventbrite or call store at 510-704-8222
7:00 pm“Dancing the Afrofuture” San Francisco Book Launch and Reading   $10
7:00 pmFree Tix: “Movie Musicals Sing-along” w/ Members of SF Gay Men’s Chorus   FREE*
*Comp Tix avail using code CHAN - must fill out ticket form
7:00 pmStrut Queer Open Mic (Castro)   FREE
7:30 pmTrivia Gay-mes Night at a New Queer Bar (SF)   FREE*
*Eventbrite register
8:00 pmTuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)   FREE
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

SF's "$1 Wing Wednesdays" at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
SF’s “$1 Wing Wednesdays” at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, March 20 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) March 6th March 13th March 20th March 27th $1 more...

5:00 pmCat Pilates (Purrlates) with 20+ Adorable Cats (SF’s Cat Cafe)   $38*
*Each class includes a complimentary drink, quality time with 25+ adoptable and resident cats and kittens and of course an ameowzing "all-levels" pilates mat class.
6:00 pm50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)   FREE*
*50 cent wings! Minimum of 6 wings (range of flavors) with a drink purchase.
6:30 pm$20 Tix: The Witty & Wistful “Unpacking in P’town” Live in SF (Mar. 1-31)   $20*
*Get 40% off tickets w/ secret code FUN40 at nctcsf.org (tickets normally $32-57)
8:00 pmFree Tix: “HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)   FREE*
*Free tickets for first 20 people. Afterwards get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20).There is a two drink minimum
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
10:00 amSF’s 81st Community Day of Service at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (2024)   FREE
10:00 amSF Zoo Free Admission Day (March 2024)   FREE*
*Free admission offer only valid to San Francisco residents with valid ID, subject to capacity. Admission into the zoo ends one hour before closing time for non-members. (For members admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.)
10:00 am“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design   FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
11:00 amSausalito Center for the Arts: Duo Exhibition Opening   FREE
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
11:00 amTL Mini Lunchtime Block Party w/ Food Trucks & Live Music (Jan. 6 – March 30)   FREE
11:30 amFree Yoga “Wellness Wednesdays” at SF’s Ferry Building   FREE
11:30 amWellness Wednesday: Gentle Mind & Body Movement at Google Visitor Experience (Mtn View)   FREE
5:00 pmFind Out About The Gardens of Ancient Rome   FREE
5:45 pmCommunicating Algorithmic Science to the Public (UC Berkeley)   FREE*
*Registration is required: https://simons.berkeley.edu/web-registration-simons-institute-spring-2024-public-events
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
7:00 pm$10 Free-Play Night “Pacific Pinball League” (Alameda)   $10*
*10 dollar discounted entry (league nights only). All pinball games and juke boxes on Free Play.
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
7:30 pmCity Arts and Lectures: Angela Davis In conversation with Hilton Als (SF)   $49*
*Free tickets for students and educators! Email intern@cityarts.net for more info
7:30 pm“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)   FREE
8:00 pmValue Culture Boom Boom Room Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Suggested Donation of $10
8:00 pmArtist Rob Jackson Turns 50: Giving Away $5K in Art (First Come First Served)   $5*
*Sliding $5-10


Thursday, March 21, 2024

"HellaSecret" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more...

8:00 pmFREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)   FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
8:00 pmWin Tix: The Alan Parsons Live Project “Reset and Power Back On” Tour at the Fox Theater (Oakland)   FREE*
*WIN
9:00 am2024 NCAA “March Madness” Basketball Viewings at Thrive City (SF)   FREE
11:00 amFree Carousel Ride Day “Game Developer Carousel” at Yerba Buena Gardens (SF)   FREE
4:00 pmOn Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of the Modern Epics with Madeline Miller   FREE*
*Registration Required.
5:00 pmAsian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)   $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
5:00 pmOMCA’s “Thursday After Hours” 18+ Museum Night w/ 2-for-1 Tix   $9.50*
*Normally $19, Thursday nights 5-8p are 2 for 1 Museum tickets ($9.50 each), bring a friend for free!
5:30 pmHonig Wine Dinner at Lake Chalet   $140*
*Multi-Course Dinner with Wine Pairings (includes taxes and gratuity): USD 140.00
6:00 pmWeekly Free “Board Game Night” for Adults at Claremont Branch Library (Berkeley)   FREE
6:00 pmAfter Dark: Illumination at SF’s Exploratorium   $19.95*
*After Dark 18+: $ 19.95
6:30 pmAuthor Talk: Lisa Ko in Conversation w/ Margaret Wilkerson Sexton (Mill Valley)   FREE
6:30 pmNew LGBTQ+ Monthly Music Series “Vibin’ Live” (SF)   FREE*
*Admission free with dinner reservation
7:00 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)   FREE*
*No cover all night
8:00 pmForeign Affairs Presents Thursdays 90’s R&B Night   FREE*
*Free All Night
8:00 pmStar Trek Trivia at a Tiki Bar (Oakland)   FREE
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!

Friday, March 22, 2024

"Superfine" San Francisco Art Fair w/ 100+ Artists (March 21-24)
“Superfine” San Francisco Art Fair w/ 100+ Artists (March 21-24)
Friday, March 22 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*20 online price for single day tickets ($25 at door)
| Gateway Pavilion (Fort Mason)

Meet 100+ exceptional up-and-coming artists at the spring edition of San Francisco’s top independent artist art fair! Along with first-person access to new artists who aren’t in our spring show (plus some more...

3:00 pmSF’s Free “Library Fridays” w/ Museum of Craft and Design (Glen Park)   FREE*
*Make art with MCD 3 times at Library Fridays and earn a FREE family membership to the Museum of Craft and Design.
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
7:00 pmLaugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)   FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmSF’s Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)   FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
7:00 pmFREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p Show)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
8:00 pm“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
8:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps” from San Francisco Playhouse (Mar. 7-Apr. 20)   $10*
*Tickets normally start at $15, but you can get $5 with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
8:00 pm$20 Tix: The Witty & Wistful “Unpacking in P’town” Live in SF (Mar. 1-31)   $20*
*Get 40% off tickets w/ secret code FUN40 at nctcsf.org (tickets normally $32-57)
9:00 am2024 NCAA “March Madness” Basketball Viewings at Thrive City (SF)   FREE
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
9:00 am“Men Having Babies” West Coast Surrogacy Conference & Expo (SF)   $40*
*Discount for MHB Members
11:00 am“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)   FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
2:45 pm“Pixel Photo Walk: Self Portraits” at Google Visitor Experience (Mountain View   FREE
5:00 pm2024 Spring Equinox Inner Sunset Art Walk (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
6:00 pmLocal Amaro Tasting (SF)   FREE
7:30 pmOpening Night: Irish Arts & Writers Festival 2024 (Presidio)   $20*
*Use promo code IRISH24 for a 20% DISCOUNT on Friday Opening Night tickets!
9:00 pmDizneyAdultz Dance Party (SF)   $20*
*$15 for anyone with Disney tattoo; $20 early bird tickets before March 15

Saturday, March 23, 2024

2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, March 23 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery

🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting more...

7:00 pmFREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
10:30 pmNo Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm. Otherwise Get $5 off "Entry anytime" Tickets - Early Bird tickets $5 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $10-15). Two drink minimum
9:00 amSF’s 4th Annual STEM Frenzy Festival (2024)   FREE
9:30 amFree “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:30 amFree de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
10:00 am2024 Easter Egg Hunt at Yerba Buena Gardens (SF)   FREE*
*Free; Pre-registration or walk up registration required to participate
10:00 amFree Easter Carnival w/ Bounce House at Golden Gate Park (SF)   FREE*
*Free for all!
10:00 amBay Area “Barbie Dreamhouse Living” Pop-Up Truck Tour (Walnut Creek)   FREE*
*Items available for purchase
10:00 amTreat Avenue Greenspace Event (SF)   FREE
10:00 amBelmont Handcrafted Originals Art Fair (March 23-24)   FREE*
*Free attendance
10:30 amMarin County Artists at the Golden Gate Int’l Exposition (Treasure Island)   FREE*
*pay-what-you-will event with free tickets available, but you can support our museum education programs by opting for the $10 ticket or adding a donation at checkout.
11:00 amहोली धमाका DeltaX “Holi” Festival of Colors (Pittsburg)   
11:00 am“Filipino Komiks Marketplace” at SF’s Cartoon Museum   $10*
*This event is included as part of admission to the museum. Special admissions are available (Student, Educator, Senior, Kids, etc...).
11:00 am“FOG Holi” Festival of Colors 2024: Bay Area’s Largest Holi (Fremont)   $4*
*Dry Colors, so wear washable clothes preferably white
11:00 amFamily Nature Walks at Foothills Nature Preserve (Los Altos Hills)   FREE*
*Admission is FREE with registration, walk-ins welcome
11:00 am2024 “FOG Holi” Festival of Colors (Fremont)   $4*
*Early Bird Special until Feb 1; $5 from Feb 2 to March 23
1:00 pmLearn to Grow Cannabis in Your Backyard (San Leandro)   FREE
2:00 pmMichelle Lambert “Girl on Fire” (SF)   $10
3:00 pmCurator-Led Tour of Hung Liu’s Legacy of Mentoring Women Artists (Oakland)   FREE*
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3:00 pmUnion Square’s Free 2024 Spring Fling Concert + “in Bloom” Passport Debut   FREE
3:00 pmSF Civic Music Association “An Afternoon of Chamber Music”   FREE*
*Admission is FREE and registration/RSVPs are appreciated but not required.
7:00 pmSF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $15 at door without RSVP
8:30 pmMidnight Megillah (Petaluma)   FREE

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, March 24 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the more...