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Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
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San Francisco July Festivals & Street Fairs (2026)
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Massive 72,600-Square-Foot Asian Grocery Store Opening in East Bay
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Massive 72,600-Square-Foot Asian Grocery Store Opening in East Bay
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SF’s Iconic Drag Nightclub Oasis Reopens July 17 After Major Makeover
LGBTQ+, Pride, Reopening, San Francisco
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Beloved SoMa venue returns with a redesigned space and a "Grand Reveal" reopening celebration

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

11:00 am   Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
11:00 am   Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color   FREE
11:00 am   Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
12:00 pm   People in Plazas: Emily Day Swingtet (SF)   FREE
12:00 pm   People in Plazas: Rojai (SF)   FREE
12:00 pm   People in Plazas: The Odyssey Jazz Trio (SF)   FREE
2:00 pm   Drop-In Art Workshop: Create Your Own Portrait Prints Free (SF)   FREE*
*Free RSVP
4:00 pm   Free Summer Outdoor Concert at Golden Gate Park Bandshell   FREE

Pick Date

Wednesday, July 8

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, July 8 – 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. ...

Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color
Wednesday, July 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color

You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Wednesdays, we’ll have free Crafting in Color activities including friendship bracelets, mini DIY succulent ...

People in Plazas: Emily Day Swingtet (SF)
Wednesday, July 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 405 Howard St.
People in Plazas: Emily Day Swingtet (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 ...

People in Plazas: The Odyssey Jazz Trio (SF)
Wednesday, July 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 425 Mission St.
People in Plazas: The Odyssey Jazz Trio (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 ...

People in Plazas: Rojai (SF)
Wednesday, July 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 555 California
People in Plazas: Rojai (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 ...

Free Summer Outdoor Concert at Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Wednesday, July 8 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Summer Outdoor Concert at Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Pack some snacks, your favorite drinks, and grab your friends! It’s time to take a mid-week music break and enjoy An Evening With Pardon the Interruption, + guest opener: Roem Baur. Set Times: 4:30pm – Roem Baur 5:30pm – Pardon The Interruption
Free Locust Street Festival (Walnut Creek)
Wednesday, July 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Locust Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free Locust Street Festival (Walnut Creek)
Live Music, Beer & Wine, Artisan Vendors, Gourmet Food & Kids Activities Mark your calendars for an epic street festival series, once a month on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Join us for these 2 vibrant street festivals in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek! ...
Walnut Creek’s Locust Street Festival 2026
Wednesday, July 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Walnut Creek Downtown
Walnut Creek's Locust Street Festival 2026

Mark your calendars for an epic street festival series, once a month on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Join us for these 2 vibrant street festivals in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek! Locust Street Festival is the ultimate celebration of community, creativity, and ...

Get S*** Done at “Admin Night” with SFPL (The Beer Hall)
Wednesday, July 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Beer Hall
Get S*** Done at "Admin Night" with SFPL (The Beer Hall)
Don’t let that list of to-dos keep piling up; get stuff done in the company of others at admin night. Invite a friend or meet someone new and we’ll motivate each other to accomplish those small or big chores we’ve been putting off. Bring a ...

Thursday, July 9

Lunchtime Concert w/ Mae Powell (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, July 9 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Lunchtime Concert w/ Mae Powell (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thu, Jul 9 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Over the past decade Mae Powell has earned a sterling reputation as a winsome singer-songwriter who can also put a personal, jazz-inflected stamp on American Songbook standards. She keeps ...
Thrive City’s Huge Free Summer “Country Line Dancing Night” (SF)
Thursday, July 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City's Huge Free Summer "Country Line Dancing Night" (SF)
Thrive City hosts a Country Line Dancing Night as part of Thrive at Five, featuring live music, an activated Entertainment Zone, and access to a variety of on-site restaurants and bars. Guests 21+ can purchase to-go alcoholic beverages from participating businesses to enjoy within the ...
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, July 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
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

“West Side Story” Film Concert with Live Orchestra (July 9-10)
Thursday, July 9 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $99*
*Tickets start at $99 (while supplies last)
| Davies Symphony Hall
“West Side Story” Film Concert with Live Orchestra (July 9-10)

Lights, camera, music! This summer, experience the magic of West Side Story like never before as the San Francisco Symphony performs Leonard Bernstein’s score to the 1961 film live to picture. Hailed as one of the greatest American musicals of all time, West Side Story fills Davies Symphony Hall ...

Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
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. ...

West Side Story Film with Live Orchestra (SF)
Thursday, July 9 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $79*
*Tickets start at $79 (while supplies last)
| Davies Symphony Hall
West Side Story Film with Live Orchestra (SF)

Lights, camera, music! This summer, experience the magic of West Side Story like never before as the San Francisco Symphony performs Leonard Bernstein’s score to the 1961 film live to picture. Hailed as one of the greatest American musicals of all time, West Side Story fills Davies Symphony Hall ...

Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, July 9 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
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

Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?
Thursday, July 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?

You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Thursdays, come try your skills at giant soccer ball darts!

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, July 9 – 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 ...

“Lincoln Summer Nights” w/ Circus Bella (Oakland)
Thursday, July 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lincoln Square Park
"Lincoln Summer Nights" w/ Circus Bella (Oakland)
Step right up for a fun-filled evening! Join the fun on July 9th Lincoln Summer Nights with a FREE Circus in the Parks performance by Circus Bella at Lincoln Square Park in Oakland Chinatown (261 11th St). EVERYONE is invited. Featuring: Circus Bella and Guest Youth Performers Community Performers ...
SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, July 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
SF's "Valencia Live" Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)

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 (July 2026)
Thursday, July 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE | RSVP
| Valencia St. between 17th and 20th
SF’s FREE "Valencia Live" Monthly Street Party (July 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. Find the party ...

Friday, July 10

Mariachi San Francisco (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Friday, July 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
Mariachi San Francisco (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Fri, Jul 10 | 11:00am – 11:30am Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 799 Howard St. San Francisco, CA This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm. A third-generation musician from Jalisco, Aurelio Aceves didn’t wait long after moving to the Bay Area in 1990 before launching Mariachi San ...
Union Square Dances: Free Weekly Live Music + Dance Lessons (SF)
Friday, July 10 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Union Square Dances: Free Weekly Live Music + Dance Lessons (SF)
Come out to Union Square Plaza every Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm through October 16 for our free Union Square Dances. Enjoy rotating styles of live music and dancing, including Salsa, Country Western, Swing, Bollywood, and Tango. Each event starts with a lesson ...
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, July 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
| The Function
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club

See top comics you’d normally see at Punch Line, Cobbs and SF Sketchfest up close at intimate comedy club in the heart of downtown SF. Looking for a real San Francisco comedy experience? Golden Gate Comedy Night is your go-to show – a sharp, fast-moving showcase of the Bay ...

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

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 at a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

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 ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, July 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

“Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)
Friday, July 10 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $21*
*Normally $26 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
| DNA Lounge
"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)

As heard on The Mortified Podcast, & seen on Netflix’s Mortified Nation, check out Mortified – the national comedy/storytelling sensation live! Hear adults share their actual, embarrassing, & hilarious teen diaries live in front of total strangers. Check out the hilarious comedy/storytelling phenomenon that’s been ...

West Side Story Film with Live Orchestra (SF)
Friday, July 10 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $79*
*Tickets start at $79 (while supplies last)
| Davies Symphony Hall
West Side Story Film with Live Orchestra (SF)

Lights, camera, music! This summer, experience the magic of West Side Story like never before as the San Francisco Symphony performs Leonard Bernstein’s score to the 1961 film live to picture. Hailed as one of the greatest American musicals of all time, West Side Story fills Davies Symphony Hall ...