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Friday, April 5

“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, April 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
"Oakland Art Murmur" 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” 2024 Update: Art Murmur is still on! Despite Oakland First Fridays being on ...Monthly

SF’s Free Proxy Outdoor Movie Night in Hayes Valley “Perfect Days”
Friday, April 5 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*"doors" at 7:15p - film at susk
| Proxy SF
SF's Free Proxy Outdoor Movie Night in Hayes Valley "Perfect Days"

Spring is in the air and it’s time again for free films at PROXY!  For this year’s SPRING SERIES, we’re mixing things up a bit!  DATE UPDATE – Due to weather, Barbie has been postponed from March 29th to Saturday, April 6th) Kicking things off ...

San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, April 5 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)

San Francisco Bike Party  (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on ...Monthly

Saturday, April 6

“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Comedy Showcase (SF)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs. Don’t miss our Special LATE 9PM SHOW on Saturday, October ...Every Saturday

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)

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 an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
No Scrubs: '90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)

From TLC, to the Fresh Prince, to Kid ‘N Play to Usher We’re taking over San Francisco’s Neck of the Woods, an awesome nightclub on Clement Street that was recently completely remodeled in 2021 with a killer new sound system, new lighting and new dance ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Big Robot Block Party 2024 (San Leandro)
Saturday, April 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Leandro
Big Robot Block Party 2024 (San Leandro)
Robot Block Party is back on April 6, 2024. The Robot Block Party is back on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Circuit Launch in a new location at San Leandro to celebrate National Robotics Week! We expect to see lots of robot demos, robotics Tech Talks, robotics ...
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2024)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

2024 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (April 6-7)
2024 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (April 6-7)

Renegade Craft Spring Fair back for April 6-7, 2024 at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Shop from over 250 artists at Renegade San Francisco featuring the best craft designers, artists, and creatives from SF and beyond! This Fair is indoors with some outdoor food trucks ...

SF’s Free Outdoor Screen-Print Pop-up in Golden Gate Park (2024)
SF's Free Outdoor Screen-Print Pop-up in Golden Gate Park (2024)

‘Heart Your Parks’ Screenprinting Pop-Ups Return To Raise Funds For San Francisco Parks  The popular art giveaway events are returning for the second year to celebrate city parks and raise $50,000 to support these spaces. DATE UPDATE – Due to weather, the screenprinting pop-ups return ...

Music As Medicine Festival & Concert (Oakland)
Saturday, April 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Eastside Arts Alliance & Laney College
Music As Medicine Festival & Concert (Oakland)

The International Cultural Arts and Healing Sciences  Institute with World Trust Educational Services is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Music as Medicine Festival, scheduled to take place on April 5th [5-8 pm] at the East Side Arts Alliance & April 6th ...

Neon Night Market: 90+ Lit Vendors & Kids Glow Zone (Hayward)
Saturday, April 6 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chabot College Performing Arts Center
Neon Night Market: 90+ Lit Vendors & Kids Glow Zone (Hayward)
First Neon Night Market by West Coast Makers. Plenty of vendors, food, sweet treats, good music and good people. Good for families and friends.
“MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission
Saturday, April 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | The Mission District
"MAPP" SF's Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission

The Mission Arts Performance Project (MAPP) sprawls across more than a dozen venues as well as public spaces, secret gardens, street corners, BART stations, cafes, bars, taquerias, and homes all over La Mission typically starting in the afternoon and going until late. The event features ...

SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)
Saturday, April 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $15 at door without RSVP
| Neck of The Woods
SF's HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)

It’s San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night at a great new comedy club at Neck of the Woods with HellaFunny and Funcheap. *Special Sept. 30, 2023 Special Location SAVOY TIVOLI in North Beach! Come hang at North Beach staple, Savoy Tivoli – a 117-year-old ...Every Saturday

SF’s Free “Barbie” Outdoor Movie Night in Hayes Valley (Proxy Spring 2024 Series)
Saturday, April 6 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*"doors" at 7:15p - film at susk
| Proxy SF
SF's Free "Barbie" Outdoor Movie Night in Hayes Valley (Proxy Spring 2024 Series)

Spring is in the air and it’s time again for free films at PROXY!  For this year’s SPRING SERIES, we’re mixing things up a bit!  DATE UPDATE – Due to weather, Barbie has been postponed from March 29th to Saturday, April 6th) Kicking things off ...

Sunday, April 7

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, April 7 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile

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 Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, April 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly