San Francisco Calendar

San Francisco CalendarSan Francisco is super spendy to live in, but there’s always a ton of fun, free & cheap things to do… if you know where to look. Here’s our calendar of upcoming fun, yet affordable, events.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Nerd Nite: Geeky Lectures in a Rock Club | Rickshaw Stop
Nerd Nite: Geeky Lectures in a Rock Club | Rickshaw Stop
Wednesday, June 19 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $8 | Rickshaw Stop

What happens when geeks take over a rock club for an evening of drinking and presentations? Nerd Nite is a monthly lecture-in-a-bar series. They get smart and interesting people, give them lots more...

8:00 pmFree Comedy: Comikaze Lounge | SF   FREE
8:30 pmRock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl | SF   FREE*
*Free with a drink special purchase.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Another Naked Protest Against Nudity Ban | SF
Another Naked Protest Against Nudity Ban | SF
Thursday, June 20 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Public nudity is illegal in San Francisco as of February 1, 2013, which in turn means there is a chance you might get arrested. Get naked at your own risk.
 | San Francisco City Hall

In true repetitive San Francisco spirit, get naked or as bare as you dare at a nude protest against the recently enacted nudity ban on the steps of San Francisco City Hall facing the library at noon more...

12:30 pmSwedish Concert: World Class Soprano & Piano | Yerba Buena Gardens   FREE
4:00 pmThird Thursdays in Yerba Buena | SoMa   FREE*
*All gallery and museum entries will be free except for the Contemporary Jewish Museum which will be offering a special entry price of $5.
4:00 pm2013 International Surfing Day Party: Beach Cleanup & BBQ | SF   FREE*
*Free BBQ only for volunteers.
4:00 pmFree Third Thursday Nights | Society of California Pioneers   FREE*
*Free from 4-7pm on the third Thursday of the month
5:00 pmThird Thursdays at the SF Design Center: Free Music, Wine & Bites | SF   FREE
5:30 pm“3rd On Third”: Live Music, Dance & Food Trucks | Bayview   FREE
6:00 pmFree Folk Pop Concert: Josh Rouse | Amoeba SF   FREE
6:00 pmMambo Concert & Free Dance Lesson | Yerba Buena Gardens   FREE
6:30 pmAuthor Talk: Growing Up With An Openly Gay Father in SF | SF Main Library   FREE
6:30 pmGay Marriage “Day of Decision” Street Celebration [Tentative] | SF   FREE*
*Exact date is still TBD - Also we have no idea if permits have been issued or if this may get shut down for blocking the streets.
7:00 pmTwang: Country DJs, Line Dancing & $1 Tacos | Polk Gulch   FREE
7:00 pmTop Secret America: The New Security State Created After 9/11 | Presidio   FREE
7:30 pmSummer Solstice 2013: Beach Celebration & Bonfire | Ocean Beach   FREE*
*Event is run by beach loving pagans, so many details are still TBD. Contact sfrpc@yahoogroups.com for exact details.
8:00 pmFree 99% Gay Comedy Festival: June 2013 | Mission Dist.   FREE*
*No cover, but there is a one drink minimum. Arrive early for best seating. Doors open 7:30
8:00 pmWin Tix: Tales From a South Bronx | SF   WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular price: $5-$30 sliding scale, when you use discount code "voice"
8:30 pmFree Comet Club Comedy | SF   FREE
8:30 pm“Nightlife on Mars” Underground Comedy Night | SF   FREE
9:00 pm#TrendingTopics Stand-Up Comedy Night |SF   $5*
*$5 with mention of FUNCHEAP at the door. Otherwise it's $10


Friday, June 21, 2013

2013 San Francisco Design Week: Opening Day | SF
2013 San Francisco Design Week: Opening Day | SF
Friday, June 21 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco

San Francisco Design Week opens on June 22, 2013 and while the official opening reception is $10, you can check out these free design exhibits which will be on display all week. “Innovating more...

11:00 amBody Percussion Ensemble Concert | Yerba Buena Gardens   FREE
All DayPop-Up the Parklets: 35 Free Live Concerts | SF   FREE*
*Donations welcome
1:30 pmMarket Street Flower Giveaway | SoMa   FREE
3:30 pm5-Hour Travelling Dance & Performance Crawl | SF   FREE
5:00 pmFree Family Dinner & Movie | SF   FREE*
*Free, but RSVP is required by calling Priscilla at 415-406-1367. Space is limited.
5:00 pmFriday Nights at the de Young | Golden Gate Park   FREE*
*Programs are free and open to the public, but does not include admission to the museum's galleries
5:00 pm“Off the Grid” Friday Night Food Truck Party | Fort Mason   FREE*
*Free to attend, but bring some cash for food from food trucks.
6:00 pmSavor Meditation Practice | SF   FREE*
*Donations welcome.
6:00 pmSolstice Party: Free Drinks & Blackbird Blackbird (DJ Set) | SF   FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required. Please be aware that you'll have to sign up for Reyka's email list.
6:30 pmFree Friday Chicken Wing Buffet & $3 Cocktails | Castro   FREE*
*Free chicken wing buffet from 6:30 to 8:30p - drink purchase may be required. While supplies last.
8:30 pmSF Beer Olympics: Drinking Games & $2 Beers | North Beach   FREE*
*RSVP on Facebook and your first shot is $1.
8:30 pmWin Tix: Tom Petty & ZZ Top Tributes | Slim’s   WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost, $15
9:00 pmWin Tix: Josh Rouse: Pop-Folk Introspection | Great American Music Hall   WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost, $26
10:30 pmF!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy | SF   FREE

Saturday, June 22, 2013

2013 Pollinator Week: Honey Demos & Games | Ferry Building
2013 Pollinator Week: Honey Demos & Games | Ferry Building
Saturday, June 22 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Ferry Building

Celebrate 2013 Pollinator Week at the Ferry Building to learn about honeybees and shop the market for local sustainable honey from 9 am to 1:30 pm on June 22, 2013. There will more...

8:30 amCommunity Clean Volunteer Day & Free Compost | SF  FREE
11:30 am2013 Ethnic Dance Festival: Ballet Folklorico & Craft Workshop | SoMa   FREE
All DaySan Francisco Bicycle Music Festival 2013   FREE*
*Free, but donations accepted
12:00 pmNew Taste Marketplace: Artisan Food Market | Potrero Hill   FREE*
*Sliding scale donation requested at door
All DayThe Bubbleverse: Strange “Magical Sea of Bubbles” Art Event | SF   FREE
All Day2013 Fillmore Summerfest Kick-Off: Blues Concert & Free BBQ | SF   FREE
1:00 pmFête de La Musique 2013: International Music Festival | SF   FREE
1:00 pmHorns, Vocals & Dance Performance | Yerba Buena Gardens   FREE
2:00 pmFrench Film Screening: “Tomboy” | Castro   FREE
2:00 pmWin Tix: 6th Annual Chestnut Street Pub Crawl | SF   WIN*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAPCSPC for $5 Off Tickets
All Day2013 SF Design Week: New Italian Design | North Beach   FREE
3:30 pm5-Hour Travelling Dance & Performance Crawl | SF   FREE