SF's Giant New Interactive Word Sculptures in Golden Gate Park
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
SF's Giant New Interactive Word Sculptures in Golden Gate Park
New oversized SMiLE and KiND sculptures invite visitors to become part of the artwork
SF's Annual Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026
Bay Area Favorites, Easter, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
SF's Annual Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's annual Easter bash returns to Dolores Park on April 5, 2026
Oakland Throws Big Homecoming Rally for Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu (March 12)
Celebrations, Community, East Bay, Oakland
Oakland Throws Big Homecoming Rally for Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu (March 12)
Head to Frank Ogawa Plaza for a big community celebration welcoming Oakland’s figure skating champion home.
75,000 Hand-Built Kites Are Flying Into SFMOMA
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco
75,000 Hand-Built Kites Are Flying Into SFMOMA
Opening August 22, 2026, the immersive installation transforms the museum’s free public gallery into a floating world of color and light.
125+ Free Concerts Coming to Golden Gate Park in 2026
Festival Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
125+ Free Concerts Coming to Golden Gate Park in 2026
Illuminate LIVE returns to the Bandshell on March 1 for its sixth season of free concerts.

Sunday, March 8, 2026

2:00 pm   14th Annual “Girls Got the Blues” All-Star Benefit Concert (San Jose)   $45*
*Tickets are $45 in advance (early-bird through March 7), $50 at the door; Food truck and cash bar.

Monday, March 9, 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   Free Knit + Crochet Social Night (Oakland)   FREE*
*Donations are welcome. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.
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"
6:30 pm   Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.   FREE
7:00 pm   Free Blackbox Ensemble Performance (SF)   FREE*
*Free to General Public
7:00 pm   Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | Berkeley   FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
7:00 pm   Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase

Pick Date

Monday, March 9

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, March 9 – 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

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

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

Free Blackbox Ensemble Performance (SF)
Monday, March 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to General Public
| San Francisco State University (Main)
Free Blackbox Ensemble Performance (SF)
Monday Blackbox Ensemble – Live at Knuth Hall at SFSU! Experience a powerful evening of live music by the Morrison Chamber Music Center as the Blackbox Ensemble takes the stage for a one-night-only performance. Knuth Hall
 March 9th
⏰ 7:00 PM Featuring performances by Paul Novak, Alex Burtzos, James ...

Tuesday, March 10

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, March 10 – 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

FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, March 10 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

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

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

SFO Museum Free Tour: “Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective”
Tuesday, March 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| SFO
SFO Museum Free Tour: "Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective"

Join us for a tour of “Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective.” As the exhibition is located post-security in Terminal 2, this is an opportunity to see the exhibition without a flight ticket. Visitors will be required to fill out a form and abide ...Every Tuesday

“Women Got Game” Free GDC Esports Summit for Women Gamers w/ Prizes (SF)
Tuesday, March 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Children's Creativity Museum
"Women Got Game" Free GDC Esports Summit for Women Gamers w/ Prizes (SF)
For college women gamers or those interested in gaming, this is for you! Women Got Game hosted by BCGA Foundation Women Got Game is an esports tournament and summit consisting of conversations, connections, and competitions that introduces women college students and young professionals to diverse female corporate ...
Timothy Pflueger’s Iconic SF Art Deco Designs (Museum of SF)
Tuesday, March 10 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*A free ticket is required to watch the livestream or attend in person. Optional donation always appreciated.
| Museum of San Francisco
Timothy Pflueger's Iconic SF Art Deco Designs (Museum of SF)
About the Event San Francisco native Timothy Pflueger designed some of the Bay Area’s most iconic structures of the Art Deco era, from movie palaces (the Castro Theatre and the Paramount in Oakland); to skyscrapers (the Telephone Building and 450 Sutter); and the I. Magnin flagship ...
Discover SFO’s Hidden Stories w/ KALW (SF)
Tuesday, March 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, Donations welcome
| KALW
Discover SFO's Hidden Stories w/ KALW (SF)
Discover the stories of real people facing their fears and finding support at San Francisco’s airport with KALW journalists & local experts. San Francisco International Airport is more than a place to catch a flight, it’s a public crossroads where hardship, hope, anxiety, and resilience all ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, March 10 – 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, March 11

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, March 11 – 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 “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, March 11 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...Every Wednesday

Nintendo in Concert (Grace Cathedral)
Wednesday, March 11 – 7:30 am - Ends at 9:30 am | Cost: $35 | Grace Cathedral
Nintendo in Concert (Grace Cathedral)
Just in time to close Game Developers Week, Grace Cathedral proudly presents Sixth Station Trio in a program featuring music from Nintendo. This talented trio of local San Franciscan musicians has performed at sold-out concerts at Grace Cathedral since May 2023. Original scores are expertly ...
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

Playmakers: The Bay Area Sports Marketing Summit at Lyft HQ (SF)
Wednesday, March 11 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: $25 | Lyft HQ
Overview PLAYMAKERS is AMA SF’s night for sports, media, and marketing. Meet the teams, brands, and builders shaping Bay Area fandom. Playmakers: The Bay Area Sports Marketing Summit Sports marketing isn’t just about game day anymore. Sports are digital too, and fan connection is built year round across ...
‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, March 11 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
'Midweek Melodies' Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

The Future of Independent Commissions in San Francisco
Wednesday, March 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Women's Building
San Francisco’s system of independent commissions is one of the strongest tools residents have to hold their government accountable — and it’s now at a critical turning point. ​The Commission Streamlining Task Force, created by the voter-approved Proposition E (November 2024), is proposing changes that could ...

Thursday, March 12

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, March 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air
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 NightThursdays: 6p ...Every Thursday

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, March 12 – 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

FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, March 12 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

2026 Oakland Restaurant Week (March 12-22)
Thursday, March 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Specialty meals and pricing with lunch offers at $15, $25, $35 and/or dinner from $35, $45, and $65.
| All Over Oakland
2026 Oakland Restaurant Week (March 12-22)

From March 12-22, 2026, take advantage of some amazing specials from your favorite local restaurants during Oakland Restaurant Week 2026. Oakland Restaurant Week returns March 12-22, 2026. Named #1 Best Food City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler in 2024 and 2025, Oakland’s diverse culinary scene enticed with ...

Oakland’s Big Celebration Rally for Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu
Thursday, March 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with registration
| Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland’s Big Celebration Rally for Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu
Oakland is rolling out the welcome mat for hometown Olympic champion Alysa Liu with a free community rally at Frank Ogawa Plaza on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The celebration will honor Liu’s Olympic gold medal win and welcome the Oakland native back to the city that ...
The SF Symphony at Excelsior Library
Thursday, March 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Excelsior Branch Library
The SF Symphony at Excelsior Library
Enjoy an evening of music with the San Francisco Symphony’s Community Chamber Concert program, with cellist Anne Richardson and bassist Dan Smith. This program brings small ensembles to community spaces across San Francisco. These free concerts are an opportunity to get to know SF Symphony musicians and ...
Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poem Jam Celebrates Women in a Golden State
Thursday, March 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main, Latino Room (Lower Level)
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam Celebrates Women in a Golden State
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck invites writers featured in Women in a Golden State to present at SFPL’s Monthly poetry reading.  Kim Shuck was San Francisco’s seventh Poet Laureate. Her poetry draws on her multiethnic background which includes Polish and Cherokee heritage, and her ...
SF Bay Area and Environmental History
Thursday, March 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations welcome
| Southeast Community Center
SF Bay Area and Environmental History
San Francisco Bay Area: An Environmental History is a sweeping and richly detailed account of how one of the world’s most ecologically diverse regions has been shaped over millennia by natural forces and human hands. It gives readers a lens to understand not only the Bay ...
Free Sea Shanty Sing-Along for St. Paddy’s Weekend (Oakland)
Thursday, March 12 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free show… but the tip jar helps keep the rum flowing and the barnacles off the hul
| Slainte Pub
Free Sea Shanty Sing-Along for St. Paddy’s Weekend (Oakland)
After a string of sold-out small venues — including a recent ticketed show — Oakland’s Shipwrecked Shanty sails back to Sláinte Irish Pub to kick off a celebratory weekend of St. Patrick’s Day cheer and the first hints of spring. Experience the original live “Shantyoke!” — ...

Friday, March 13

SF’s Huge 2026 St. Patrick’s 3-Day Pub Crawl (March 13-17)
SF's Huge 2026 St. Patrick's 3-Day Pub Crawl (March 13-17)

Throw on your best green gear and get ready to enjoy three days of St. Patrick’s Day pub crawls with the LepraCon Pub Crawl, the biggest St. Patrick’s Day party in San Francisco on March 13, March 14 and March 17. Join over 15,000 attendees ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, March 13 – 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