Massive New Artist Hub Coming to SF’s Vacant Waterfront Pier 29
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco
Massive New Artist Hub Coming to SF’s Vacant Waterfront Pier 29
Empty for 10+ years, 100,000 sqft warehouse will be SF’s largest artist studio and event space on the waterfront
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Oakland
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Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2025)
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SF's Legendary $5 Strip Club Buffet is Back
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SoMa's $5 all-you-can-eat lunch buffet at the Gold Club returns after 5-year hiatus
SF Debuts its First Bold New "Modular" Parklet
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining
SF Debuts its First Bold New "Modular" Parklet
Excelsior Coffee on Mission gets an outdoor makeover with the city's first "Building Blocks" parklet

Monday, April 28, 2025

8:40 am   SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse   $47.95
9:00 am   Japanese 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
5:00 pm   Chess Night at Barebottle Brewery   FREE*
*Please support the venue by buying something to eat, drink, or take home for later
5:30 pm   Golden State Warriors vs. Houston: Free 2025 NBA Playoffs Outdoor Watch Party (Thrive City)   FREE*
*RSVP for priority entry. Eventbrite registration is highly recommended and will receive priority access to the event. If the event is sold out, limited walkup registrations may be available on a first-come, first-served basis day of the event until capacity is reached or until tip-off.
6:00 pm   SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)   FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
6:00 pm   Free Warriors Game 4 NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF’s The Function (Happy Hour All Game)   FREE
7:00 pm   Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:00 pm   CANCELED: SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)   FREE

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Monday, April 28

SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Monday, April 28 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm | Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing
SF's Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse

Walk in the footsteps of notorious inmates and step inside the world-renowned Cellhouse on Alcatraz Island. The Alcatraz Day Tour by Alcatraz City Cruises offers a deep dive into the island’s layered history—from its days as a Civil War fort to one of America’s most infamous federal prisons. Cruise ...

Free Warriors Game 4 NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF’s The Function (Happy Hour All Game)
Monday, April 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function
Free Warriors Game 4 NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF's The Function (Happy Hour All Game)
Get ready for an epic Game 4 playoff party at The Function, your favorite comedy club transformed into the ultimate game-day destination! We’re opening our doors early to showcase the Warriors vs. Rockets showdown on all our screens at one of SF’s newest bars, THE ...
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, April 28 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Free "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Monday at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
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 Monday

Golden State Warriors vs. Houston: Free 2025 NBA Playoffs Outdoor Watch Party (Thrive City)
Golden State Warriors vs. Houston: Free 2025 NBA Playoffs Outdoor Watch Party (Thrive City)

Dub Nation – come out to Thrive City for the Warriors Playoffs Watch Party – first round vs. Houston Rockets –  presented by Kaiser Permanente! Put on your favorite gear and cheer on the Dubs while we broadcast the game on the plaza board! Food ...

Tuesday, April 29

SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Tuesday, April 29 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm | Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing
SF's Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse

Walk in the footsteps of notorious inmates and step inside the world-renowned Cellhouse on Alcatraz Island. The Alcatraz Day Tour by Alcatraz City Cruises offers a deep dive into the island’s layered history—from its days as a Civil War fort to one of America’s most infamous federal prisons. Cruise ...

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, April 29 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, April 29 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)

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. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, April 29 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, April 29 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

“Well-Crafted” Free Art Workshop at Saluhall (SF)
Tuesday, April 29 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Saluhall
"Well-Crafted" Free Art Workshop at Saluhall (SF)
Well-Crafted: Create Your Own FREE Jesmonite Art Souvenir at Saluhall! Join Market Street Arts, Workshop SF, and Stella’s workshop (@made_bystella) for a fun and FREE hands-on experience! Unleash your inner artist and create your Jesmonite art souvenir. In Stella’s fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to make charming ornaments ...
Well-Crafted: Jesmonite Art at Saluhall Well-Crafted: Embroidery Our free craft workshops in are the perfect artsy excuse to also enjoy a new bar or restaurant in Mid-Market. Join us at Saluhall for a unique workshop making Jesmonite art. While you’re at it, grab a craft beer or a smish smash burger and socialize ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, April 29 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, April 30

“Dining Out For Life” Bay Area 2025
Wednesday, April 30 – 8:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Participation requires dining at a participating restaurant
| Participating San Francisco Restaurants
“Dining Out For Life” Bay Area 2025
For the first time, Dining Out For Life Bay Area will be hosted by and benefit San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Project Open Hand. On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, dine out at a participating restaurant and 25 percent (or more) of your bill will be donated ...
SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Wednesday, April 30 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm | Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing
SF's Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse

Walk in the footsteps of notorious inmates and step inside the world-renowned Cellhouse on Alcatraz Island. The Alcatraz Day Tour by Alcatraz City Cruises offers a deep dive into the island’s layered history—from its days as a Civil War fort to one of America’s most infamous federal prisons. Cruise ...

Free Warriors Game 5 NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF’s The Function (Happy Hour All Game)
Wednesday, April 30 – 4:15 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function
Free Warriors Game 5 NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF's The Function (Happy Hour All Game)
Get ready for an epic Game 5 playoff party at The Function, your favorite comedy club transformed into the ultimate game-day destination! We’re opening our doors early to showcase the Warriors vs. Rockets showdown on all our screens at one of SF’s newest bars, THE ...
White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, April 30 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Wednesday, April 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
| The Function
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)

Crime and comedy collide in San Francisco’s most daring and unique event: Comedy’s Most Wanted: Comedians with Criminal Records, brought to you by HellaFunny. Prepare for a night of laughter and lawlessness as we unveil the Bay Area’s top professional comics who’ve had run-ins with the ...Every Wednesday

30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 – May 11)
30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 - May 11)

We regret to inform you that due to a COVID exposure, performances of Simple Mexican Pleasures for April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16 and 17 have been CANCELED. Opening night is rescheduled for Saturday April 19. Through raucous conversation with his ghostly guides and a ...

$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, April 30 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
| Skylark Bar
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)

Join us for a night of laughter featuring Bay Area’s top rising comics! We showcase comedians that have been on Netflix, Comedy Central, Amazon, HBO… so come through and you may see the next big thing! HaHaHappy Hour Comedy at Skylark $5 beer, $2 tacos ...Every Wednesday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
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 Wednesday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
“Franco, Marttila, Regalado: Tres Flores” at Precita Eyes Gallery (April 30-May 30)
Wednesday, April 30 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP recommended
| Precita Eyes Gallery
"Franco, Marttila, Regalado: Tres Flores" at Precita Eyes Gallery (April 30-May 30)
Exhibit Dates April 30 – May 30, 2025 Exhibition Times Mon – Fri: 10:00am – 5:00pm Sat: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Exhibition Details Tres Flores Just like flowers plucked from a garden, these three artists from Northern, Central, and Southern California have come together to present an exhibition about life, death, and meaning ...
KCSM Jazz Appreciation Celebration: Free Festival (San Mateo)
Wednesday, April 30 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE - FREE Parking
| College of San Mateo - KCSM (building 9)
KCSM Jazz Appreciation Celebration: Free Festival (San Mateo)
The KCSM Jazz Appreciation Celebration will be held at College of San Mateo campus at KCSM, Building 9 (Library Patio |East Side of building) on Wednesday, April 30th, from 12pm to 4 pm. Free parking! We hope you will show your support for the next ...
Castro Farmers’ Market 2025 (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, April 30 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Farmers' Market
Castro Farmers' Market 2025 (Every Wednesday)

Welcome back your favorite farmers to the corner of Market and Noe Streets as they offer their amazing citrus, tasty root vegetables, honey, flowers, baked goods, and beautiful leafy greens.  Castro Farmers’ Market Every Wed., April 2 – November 19, 2025 | 3p-7p Castro Farmer’s ...Every Wednesday

Free “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday” at Golden Gate Park
Wednesday, April 30 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free "Singer/Songwriter Wednesday" at Golden Gate Park

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...

Golden State Warriors vs. Houston: Game 5 (Free 2025 NBA Playoffs Outdoor Watch Party at Thrive City)
Golden State Warriors vs. Houston: Game 5 (Free 2025 NBA Playoffs Outdoor Watch Party at Thrive City)

Dub Nation – come out to Thrive City for the Warriors Playoffs Watch Party – first round vs. Houston Rockets –  presented by Kaiser Permanente! Put on your favorite gear and cheer on the Dubs while we broadcast the game on the plaza board! Food ...

Free “Cardio Dance Wednesdays” Outdoor Fitness Class at SF’s Union Square (Spring 2025)
Wednesday, April 30 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Free "Cardio Dance Wednesdays" Outdoor Fitness Class at SF's Union Square (Spring 2025)

Get ready to move, groove, and feel amazing at this free outdoor fitness class led by Rae Studios! Break a sweat and meet a new community at this rotating class. All participants should RSVP or be prepared to sign a waiver onsite each week. 5-6p Spring 2025 Schedule Feb 5: DRENCHED! With Jessica Rae ...Every Wednesday