Sprouts Grocery Store Is Coming to SoMa by 2028
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Groceries / Supermarkets, San Francisco
Sprouts Grocery Store Is Coming to SoMa by 2028
The new grocery store will take over the former Nordstrom Rack space on Ninth Street
San Francisco September Festivals & Street Fairs
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco September Festivals & Street Fairs
Here’s a round-up of September’s best events including Folsom Street Fair, Opera in the Park, Flower Piano and more
SF's New "Sun" Light Installation Rises & Sets with the Philippines
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco
SF's New "Sun" Light Installation Rises & Sets with the Philippines
The city’s first Filipino monument is a glowing amber dome connecting San Francisco to the Philippines.
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Our guide to the best free monthly museum days in the Bay Area for 2026
Pokémon Takes Over San Francisco With Four Drone Shows (Aug. 27-30)
Artsy Fartsy, Celebrations, Downtown San Francisco, Wow
Pokémon Takes Over San Francisco With Four Drone Shows (Aug. 27-30)
The Pokémon World Championships hit SF Aug. 28–30, bringing four Pokémon drone shows, a free outdoor movie and plenty of fan activities around the city.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

7:00 pm   Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street   FREE
7:00 pm   Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF   FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
7:30 pm   Sunday Night Salsa Party: Live Cuban Jam (Boom Boom Room)   FREE*
*Free all night!
9:20 pm   SF’s Pokémon Drone Show Over San Francisco (Final Night)   FREE

Monday, August 31, 2026

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
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"
7:00 pm   “Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
7:00 pm   SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)   $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended

Pick Date

Sunday, August 30

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Sunday Comedy Night in 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. ...

Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street
Sunday, August 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Humboldt Bank Building
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street

San Francisco has officially turned a downtown building into a giant art projector. Yerba Buena Illuminated launched Tuesday, August 25, 2026 projecting giant digital artworks onto the historic Humboldt Bank Building at 785 Market St., at the top of Yerba Buena Lane. The massive projection ...

SF’s Pokémon Drone Show Over San Francisco (Final Night)
Sunday, August 30 – 9:20 pm | Cost: FREE | Oracle Park
SF's Pokémon Drone Show Over San Francisco (Final Night)

Catch four Pokémon-themed drone shows lighting up the San Francisco sky Aug. 27-30, 2026 including three completely free shows along the Embarcadero. The Pokémon World Championships are coming to San Francisco Aug. 28-30, 2026, bringing top Pokémon players and fans from around the world to ...

Monday, August 31

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, August 31 – 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 SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)

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

Tuesday, September 1

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, September 1 – 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

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, September 1 – 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

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)

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. ...

“California Henge”: San Francisco’s Natural Light Show
Tuesday, September 1 – 6:40 am - Ends at 7:00 am | Cost: FREE | California St & Gough St, SF
"California Henge": San Francisco’s Natural Light Show

California Henge, San Francisco’s twice-yearly solar spectacle, returns in early September 2026. Twice a year, the rising sun lines up with San Francisco’s street grid, sending a golden beam down California Street toward the Bay Bridge. The fleeting alignment has become one of the city’s ...

“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, September 1 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Advanced timed tickets required.
| Legion of Honor
"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Normally, general admission is $20 for adults, but on the first Tuesday of the month, admission ...Monthly

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, September 1 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
| de Young Museum
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections feature priceless treasures and works of arts from the 17th through the 20th centuries ...Monthly

SF’s Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)
Tuesday, September 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Conservatory of Flowers
SF's Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)

Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from the other side of the world, or a budding botanist, the Conservatory of Flowers, located in Golden Gate Park, offers an intimate, up-close experience with nearly 2,000 species of rare, exotic, and endangered plants from more ...Monthly

SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, September 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, September 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

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 ...

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, September 1 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
| The Detour SF
SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

Paid rent in SF? Hella Broke? Then first Tuesdays are the night for you.  The Detour hosts “Free Play Tuesday” with all arcade games on free play with purchase from the bar. Come enjoy all the video game glory from today and yesteryear while enjoying ...Monthly

Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street
Tuesday, September 1 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Humboldt Bank Building
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street

San Francisco has officially turned a downtown building into a giant art projector. Yerba Buena Illuminated launched Tuesday, August 25, 2026 projecting giant digital artworks onto the historic Humboldt Bank Building at 785 Market St., at the top of Yerba Buena Lane. The massive projection ...

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, September 1 – 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, September 2

Low Impact Fitness: Free Strength + Balance or Tai Chi (Union Square Park)
Wednesday, September 2 – 8:00 am - Ends at 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Low Impact Fitness: Free Strength + Balance or Tai Chi (Union Square Park)
Achieve greater wellness by practicing Strength and Balance Fitness (led by Chinatown YMCA) or Tai Chi (led by 64 Movements) at Union Square Park every Wednesday through September 30, on an alternating basis. Build total-body strength and improve your mobility with Strength and Balance Fitness! Using ...
SF’s Thrilling New Play “R.O.I. (Return on Investment)” (Aug. 6-Sept. 6)
Wednesday, September 2 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: $41*
*Tickets start at $41
| Creativity Theater
SF's Thrilling New Play "R.O.I. (Return on Investment)" (Aug. 6-Sept. 6)

In this bold new San Francisco Playhouse production, May Lee is a rising venture capitalist on the verge of becoming the youngest partner at her firm, if she can land a career-defining deal. Then she meets Willa McGovern, a brilliant young scientist with an idea ...

$5 Off Tix: “Hairspray” The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12)
Wednesday, September 2 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:45 pm | Cost: $47*
*Save $5 with code FUNCHEAP
| San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: "Hairspray" The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12)

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and big-hearted teen Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on the Corny Collins Show. When her wish comes true, Tracy becomes an overnight sensation and uses her newfound fame to challenge the show’s segregationist rules. Bursting with infectious rhythms, colorful characters, and ...

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, September 2 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$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)
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. ...

Free Kids Soccer at the SF Zoo
Wednesday, September 2 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Register Here: linktr.ee/SuperSoccerStars - Free for SF Residents
| San Francisco Zoo
Free Kids Soccer at the SF Zoo
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: SUPER SOCCER STARS ROUND 2 AT THE SF ZOO! Missed out on the last demo day because it SOLD OUT? Here is another chance to get in on the action! In celebration of the San Francisco Zoo’s Free Day for SF residents, Soccer ...
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

SF Zoo Free Admission Day (September 2026)
SF Zoo Free Admission Day (September 2026)

The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents. When is the next free zoo day for SF residents? Next verified free days: January 7, 2026 February 4, 2026 March 4, 2026 April 1, 2026 ...

SF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday
SF's GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday

Located in SF’s Castro District, the GLBT Historical Society Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. The museum celebrates 100 years of the city’s vast queer past through dynamic exhibitions and programming. Normally, admission is $10, but on ...Monthly

People in Plazas: Du Uy Jazz Quartet (SF)
Wednesday, September 2 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 425 Market Street
People in Plazas: Du Uy Jazz Quartet (SF)

This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...

Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa
Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa

Come and walk-in every first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 pm in the spring, summer and fall, and from 2-4 pm in the winter. Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day Every First Wednesday Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa FREE (RSVP requested but not required) $5 ...Monthly

San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 8 Candidate Forum
Wednesday, September 2 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Randall Museum
San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 8 Candidate Forum
Your voice. Your vote. Our community’s future. The race for San Francisco Supervisor, District 8 is on — and this forum gives you the chance to hear directly from the people asking for your vote. All qualified candidates have agreed to participate. This is a candidate forum, ...