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Friday, May 17

SF’s Brand New Trader Joe’s Grand Opening (Hayes Valley)
Friday, May 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Trader Joe's (Hayes Valley)
Thanks to SFist for sharing the news that Trader Joe’s is finally opening its newest location in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley at 555 Fulton St. It’s been a long road to opening; we wrote about the newest Trader Joe’s store back in 2021 when they submitted their ...
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (May 17-19)

Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 13th season of 626 Night Market (formerly known as the NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival named after ...

Oakland Greek Festival 2024 (May 17-19)
Friday, May 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension

Be Greek for the weekend! Enjoy 3 days of food, music, dance, art and culture. Skip the lines with advance tix purchase & discount offers. Get tickets in advance for swift entry and discounted offers. The Oakland Greek Festival has been a part of Oakland’s ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, May 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

SF’s “Black to Africa” Weekend: Art Show & Performance (May 17-19)
Friday, May 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, reservations recommended
| Dance Mission Theater

Dance Mission and Black to Africa present Black to Africa Weekender May 17-19 at Dance Mission Theater Curated by Kontrabandbeatz, Rama Hall, Jeff J.P. and Sabrine Haroun Dance across continents! Join us for a weekend of Hip Hop, House, Afrobeats and more with workshops, performances, ...

Alameda Point “Night Market” + Karaoke Battle w/ Malaya Botanicals
Friday, May 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Storehouse Lofts
Get Ready for the April Alameda Point Night Market – It’s Karaoke Battle Time! ✨ Hey, everyone! Make sure May 17th is circled on your calendar because Alameda Point Night Market is bringing the party with a special Malaya Experience! We’re talking a night of incredible music ...
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

SF’s “Sundown Cinema” ’24 Season Kickoff: Movie Night in the Park (May 17-Oct. 18)
Friday, May 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dolores Park

Sundown Cinema returns for 2024 just in time for another summer in San Francisco. This free outdoor movie series, the only one of its kind in the Bay Area, will feature seven films in seven parks across San Francisco, beginning on Friday, May 17, at ...

SF’s First-Ever “Vela Muxe” Third Gender Celebration & Procession
Friday, May 17 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*We "think" this is free with RSVP, but the site doesn't say specifically
| Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
Dive into the vibrant world of Mexico’s third gender, the Muxe, at the first-ever Vela Muxe celebration in San Francisco! Join us at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts during International Anti-homophobia Week to explore the rich traditions of the Zapotec community, famed for its ...
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, May 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (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 ...

SF’s Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, May 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
| Speakeasy Brewery

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been defiantly brewing small batches of beer in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood since 1997. Come celebrate this legacy with a special pop-up comedy festival every Friday night. It’s a fun night with comedy, food trucks, and exclusive and rare lineup ...Every Friday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
Friday, May 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
| Speakeasy Brewery

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. Free tickets for the first 100 people to RSVP ...Every Friday

Music City SF: Pop-Up Comedy Takeover (May 17 + 31)
Friday, May 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people
| Music City SF

If you haven’t checked out Music City SF yet, here’s your chance to attend a private event to explore the new space, have a rare private tour, and enjoy a night of SF’s top comics. Founded by musician Rudy Colombini, Music City San Francisco is a live institution and ...

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, May 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Saturday

$5 Off Tix: Award-Winning Play “The Glass Menagerie” from San Francisco Playhouse (May 2-June 15)

Tennessee Williams’ memory play The Glass Menagerie is a towering icon of American theatre. See an all-star cast in San Francisco Playhouse’s production. Save $5 off tickets with code. FUNCHEAP. Tennessee Williams’s memory play tells the story of the idle dreamer Tom Wingfield, his overbearing ...

40% Off Tix: “tick, tick… BOOM!” Musical From Creator of Rent (May 10 – June 9)

From the creator of Rent, comes the story of a young composer on the eve of his 30th birthday. Jonathan Larson’s exuberant and charming musical will speak to anyone who’s ever gotten lost on their way to finding their dreams. Playing at New Conservatory Theatre ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, May 17 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

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