Wednesday, September 9
$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
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
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)
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
SF’s Free 12th Annual Chinatown Night Out
Wednesday, September 9 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground Basketball Court
The 12th Annual Chinatown Night Out returns on Wednesday, September 9, from 4–7 pm at a new location: Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground Basketball Court at 830 Sacramento Street.
This free, family-friendly community celebration brings Chinatown residents together with local SFPD officers, government agencies, and community ...
SF’s Superfest Disability Film Festival’s 40th Year (Sept. 9-13)
Superfest Disability Film Festival 2026 is happening from September 9th to the 20th! Join the San Francisco Disability Cultural Center for live events until the 13th, and streaming access the whole time. There are opportunities to join in person and at virtual screenings – with ...
111 Minna Rising Tides Closing Party X Sketch Wednesday Fundraiser
Wednesday, September 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 111 Minna Gallery
111 Minna Gallery Friends & Family!
Please join us for the Rising Tides Closing Party X Sketch Wednesday Fundraiser and Costume Party!
San Francisco One Last Wave!
After an incredible five-month run, we’re sending Rising Tides out with a splash. Join PangeaSeed and friends at 111 Minna Gallery on ...
Presentation: Mapping Genocide with SF’s American Indian Cultural District
Learn about The Mapping Genocide Project and its mission to highlight how San Francisco street names and public art celebrate individuals who have contributed to the genocide of American Indian people.
After an introduction and film, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Monuments ...
Storied: SF Season 9 + Intersections SF Launch Party (Madrone Art Bar)
Wednesday, September 9 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Madrone Art Bar
Come share a toast to an all-new season of Best of the Bay winner Storied: San Francisco as they also unveil a new show they’re partnering with: Intersections SF.
We’ll have a raffle, music sets by Kitten on the Keys and Alex Ramirez, merch, swag, and ...
Thursday, September 10
Flower Piano 2026: Special Opening Night Celebration and Concert (Sept. 10)
One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more ...
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightWednesday & ...Every Thursday
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
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. ...
Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Cobb’s Comedy Showcase)
Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...
Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Sing, shred & game all night. Live band setup, 1000+ songs, Guitar Hero & more. Happy Hour all night + Crazy Hour $3 shots 🎤 Arcade Karaoke Thursdays – You’ve Never Done Karaoke Like This Before! Thursdays starting May 21 | 9PM until close Karaoke, ...Every Thursday
Bay Area Theatre Week 2026 (Sept. 10-20)
Bay Area Theatre Week is a multi-faceted celebration of the San Francisco Bay Area theatre community. This special event brings affordable access to plays and musicals, as well as unique offers and one-of-a-kind experiences to seasoned theatregoers and those who are theatre-curious, with free and ...
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, September 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...
Upper Polk Cleanup w/ Free Drink For Volunteers
Meet at Woods Polk Station (2255 Polk St) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 5:00pm to 6:00pm around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for a free drink and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund ...
SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, September 10 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
A free, monthly neighborhood celebration on Valencia Street with live music, dancing, art-making and more. Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the ...
SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” Monthly Street Party (Sept. 2026)
Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Select blocks of ...
What Now?
Join JD Beltran, Demetri Broxton, and Maria Jenson in conversation with Dean Rader on the future of art and art-making and how to support emerging visual artists with mentorship, community, and new models for training in the shifting Bay Area arts landscape.
Presented by the University ...
Free Punk Rock 50th Anniversary Exhibition Opening w/ Q&A (SF)
Thursday, September 10 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Goethe-Institut San Francisco
Kiel meets the Bay Area: NO PUNK. NO FUTURE. opens September 10 with a conversation between NO MORE and punk historian Jack Boulware.
Fifty years after punk declared itself against everything and everyone, the Goethe-Institut San Francisco presents NO PUNK. NO FUTURE., an exhibition exploring the connections ...
Free Drive-In Movie Night + $2 Nachos at West Wind (East Bay + San Jose)
Thursday, September 10 – 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | West Wind Drive-In
West Wind Drive-In hosts a free movie night featuring popular films including Toy Story 5, Moana (select locations), Michael, Project Hail Mary, PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, and The Mandalorian & Grogu (select locations). The event includes music, bounce houses, family-friendly activities, and $2 nachos. ...
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2026 (San Jose)
The West Wind Drive-in’s Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at theaters in Concord and San Jose, with a full evening of free movies, music, bounce houses, family activities, and more. Gates open at 6 p.m., with movies starting at 8 ...
$10 F-Line Historic Bar Crawl w/ Streetcars + 5 Bars (SF)
Market Street Railway’s annual F-Line Bar Crawl returns, taking guests via historic streetcars along the Embarcadero with stops at five notable bars, including Old Ship Saloon, Grumpy’s Restaurant & Pub, Pier 23 Cafe, Sweetie’s Art Bar, and The Buena Vista. The kickoff event is September ...
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2026 (Concord)
The West Wind Drive-in’s Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at theaters in Concord and San Jose, with a full evening of free movies, music, bounce houses, family activities, and more. Gates open at 6 p.m., with movies starting at 8 ...
How Bees and Birds See Red Flowering Plant
Anthocyanins are essential for pollinator attraction, yet are constrained by their roles in plant defense, UV protection and other metabolic functions. My lab is looking for directional trends in flower color evolution, focusing on anthocyanins, the most widespread secondary plant pigments.
Six genes are conserved across ...
Free Film Crawl on Mission St – Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema
Thursday, September 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 4 Venues Near Mission St & 29th St
Thursday, Sept. 10, 7–10 pm
Film Crawl on Mission Street by Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema Season #23
Join us for a new season of film crawl in 4 venues along Mission Street, including The Magic Patio, STEMful, Cafe Seventy8, and Studio45. Films show at all venues at ...
Bay Area Music Journalism: Covering A Changing Scene
Join KALW for a conversation about today’s Bay Area music journalism scene. Meet the reporters, ask questions, & share what you want to know
If you love going to Bay Area concerts and festivals, discovering new artists, reading reviews, or simply keeping up with what’s happening ...
Friday, September 11
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 10-20)
One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more ...
Ritmo de Noche: Latin Beats, Street Food + Free Entry (SoMa)
Friday, September 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm |
Cost: FREE | Azucar Lounge
Ritmo de Noche is happening this Friday at Azúcar Lounge in SoMa!
Join us from 6 pm to midnight for Latin beats from the dj, Mexican street food, cocktails, and Azúcar’s new late-night menu with tacos, churros, and more.
Grab a table for dinner, meet up with ...
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