Bay Area Fall Guide 2024: Pumpkin Patches, Fall Colors & Corn Mazes
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Bay Area Fall Guide 2024: Pumpkin Patches, Fall Colors & Corn Mazes
Autumn in SF w/ fall colors, apple picking, corn mazes & fall festivals
13 Awesome Bay Area Haunted Houses for 2024
Get Out: Events, Halloween
13 Awesome Bay Area Haunted Houses for 2024
The best and most unique Halloween attractions in The Bay for 2023
Tranamerica Pyramid Grand Opening: Massive Laser Light Show (Sept. 12)
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Wow
Tranamerica Pyramid Grand Opening: Massive Laser Light Show (Sept. 12)
Dazzling laser light show will takeover the east-facing side of the pyramid at 8:30pm
Tranamerica Pyramid's $400 Million Revamp w/ Brand New Sculpture Garden
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco
Tranamerica Pyramid's $400 Million Revamp w/ Brand New Sculpture Garden
Famous French sculptors transform the Redwood Park into a whimsical wonderland (opens Sept. 15)
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Full Day by Day Lineup for 2024 (Oct. 4-6)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Full Day by Day Lineup for 2024 (Oct. 4-6)
Just dropped: Daily lineup for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in Golden Gate Park

Thursday, September 12, 2024

6:30 am   Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)   $4.70*
*Riders can purchase tickets using their Clipper Card or in the SF Bay Ferry app. One-way transbay ferries start at $4.70. "Short Hops" like SF Ferry Building to SF Pier 41, or Main Street Alameda to Oakland Jack London Square start just $1.
11:00 am   Yes SF HQ Grand Opening: Live Jazz, Coworking & Happy Hour (FiDi)   FREE
3:00 pm   SF’s Free Outdoor “Trivia By The Bay” (Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza)   FREE*
*FREE with RSVP
4:00 pm   Levi’s “Plaza Palooza” w/ The Stone Foxes + Free Massages (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP
4:00 pm   “Plaza Palooza”: Happy Hour Rock Concert + Free Massages   FREE
5:30 pm   50 Years of ArtSpan SF Open Studios Reception (SF Main Library)   FREE
6:00 pm   SF’s Rooftop 360° “Disco for Democracy” + Roller Disco w/ Austin Millz (SVN West)   $22.46*
*Normally 27.46, use code FUNCHEAP for $5 off general admission, or get $8.75 off general admission + skating tickets
6:30 pm   Flower Piano 2024: Special Opening Night Celebration and Concert (Sept. 12)   $63.75*
*$63.75 for special opening night celebration and concert

Pick Date

Thursday, September 12

Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)
Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)

San Francisco Bay Ferry turns everyday transit into a special experience. Whether you’re commuting, meeting friends in the city, taking the kids to a game, or simply taking in the sights of the Bay, the ferry makes it that much better. Grab a snack, gather ...

Flower Piano 2024: Special Opening Night Celebration and Concert (Sept. 12)
Thursday, September 12 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $63.75*
*$63.75 for special opening night celebration and concert
| San Francisco Botanical Garden
Flower Piano 2024: Special Opening Night Celebration and Concert (Sept. 12)

Flower Piano is back! Find hidden pianos in SF’s Botanical Garden. Flower Piano is set to return to the Botanical Garden this September 2024 for 10 days—September 13-22, with a special opening night event on September 12—doubling the duration from last year and spanning two ...

“Black Laughs Matter” Comedy: Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7p + 8:45p)
Thursday, September 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Black Laughs Matter" Comedy: Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7p + 8:45p)

Prepare for a comedic powerhouse like no other with ‘Black LAUGHS Matter,’ a riotous showcase featuring some of the sharpest minds and quickest comedy wits in the game – all under one roof. Join us for a night of uproarious laughter and unapologetic humor as these talented black comedians take ...Every Thursday

“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (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 ...

Secret Spring Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Sept. 12)
Secret Spring Guest List: Cobb's Free Comedy Nights (Sept. 12)

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 ...

Laughter Hours: SF’s NEW Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (The Function)
Thursday, September 12 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
Laughter Hours: SF's NEW Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (The Function)

“Laughter Hours” is San Francisco’s ultimate destination for late-night hilarity, combining the city’s vibrant comedy scene with a dash of after-dark madness. night at 10 PM, join us for an uproarious late night, raw comedy experience that’s sure to chase away those end-of-weekend ...Every Thursday

Yes SF HQ Grand Opening: Live Jazz, Coworking & Happy Hour (FiDi)
Thursday, September 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yes SF Headquarters
Yes SF HQ Grand Opening: Live Jazz, Coworking & Happy Hour (FiDi)
Celebrate the launch of Yes SF Headquarters on September 12! We’re excited to open our doors to a space dedicated to fostering innovation, local community, and sustainability in San Francisco. The day begins at 11:00 AM with breakfast and coffee, leading up to a special ...
SF’s Free Outdoor “Trivia By The Bay” (Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza)
Thursday, September 12 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE with RSVP
| Embarcadero Plaza
SF's Free Outdoor "Trivia By The Bay" (Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza)

Trivia By The Bay | 3:00-7:00pm Test your knowledge of everything San Francisco and the Bay Area with a rotating list of special guests and topics at Trivia By The Bay. Warm up with open trivia from 3:00-5:00pm and gather your team for ...Every Thursday

Levi’s “Plaza Palooza” w/ The Stone Foxes + Free Massages (SF)
Thursday, September 12 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Levi's Plaza (Soft Park)
Levi's "Plaza Palooza" w/ The Stone Foxes + Free Massages (SF)
Don’t miss the FREE Plaza Palooza concert in SF on Thursday, Sept. 12th! ✨ ️ From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m, enjoy live music featuring the legendary SF-based indie rock band @thestonefoxes.🤘(You might recognize their songs from @soafx or maybe you’ve seen them at @outsidelandz or @sxsw.) Opening the show is the violin driven ...
“Plaza Palooza”: Happy Hour Rock Concert + Free Massages
Thursday, September 12 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Levi’s Plaza Soft Park
"Plaza Palooza": Happy Hour Rock Concert + Free Massages
Join us at Plaza Palooza After Dark for a compelling performance headlined by “The Stone Foxes,” a band that embodies the unbridled spirit of rock with their powerful and emotive soundtracks. Opening for them is the female-led, local band “Everyone Is Dirty,” known for their ...
50 Years of ArtSpan SF Open Studios Reception (SF Main Library)
Thursday, September 12 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
50 Years of ArtSpan SF Open Studios Reception (SF Main Library)
Join us in celebrating 50 years of ArtSpan’s San Francisco Open Studios-a testament to the enduring power of art to bridge communities, and to the unyielding spirit of the artists who have been at the forefront of shaping San Francisco’s cultural identity. Since 1975, ArtSpan’s citywide ...
SF’s Rooftop 360° “Disco for Democracy” + Roller Disco w/ Austin Millz (SVN West)
SF's Rooftop 360° "Disco for Democracy" + Roller Disco w/ Austin Millz (SVN West)
Thursday, Sep 12th at SVN West in downtown San Francisco!  6pm-11pm.  Delicious food options will be avail on-site for purchase. Featuring 360° DJ performances by Austin Millz, David Harness and more TBA indoors plus roller skating outdoors on the rooftop! Help make history happen while dancing to some disco! ...
Transamerica Pyramid Grand Opening: Giant “Pyramid of Light & Sound” Show
Thursday, September 12 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Transamerica Pyramid
Transamerica Pyramid Grand Opening: Giant "Pyramid of Light & Sound" Show
Thanks to the SFist for sharing that San Francisco’s iconic Transamerica Pyramid is hosting a grand opening celebration on September 12, 2024, to commemorate their $400 million remodel including a brand new outdoor sculpture garden. The grand opening celebration includes an Opening Ceremony (9-11 am), a Conversation with Michael ...

Friday, September 13

Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)
Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)

San Francisco Bay Ferry turns everyday transit into a special experience. Whether you’re commuting, meeting friends in the city, taking the kids to a game, or simply taking in the sights of the Bay, the ferry makes it that much better. Grab a snack, gather ...

Friday the 13th Sale: Oceánica Ballet’s “The Headless Horseman + Viva La Vida” (Oct. 12-13)
Friday the 13th Sale: Oceánica Ballet's "The Headless Horseman + Viva La Vida" (Oct. 12-13)

Two one-act story ballets come together with creepy sounds and spooky puppetry in an evening of chills, humor, heart, and autumn festivity celebrating Halloween and Día de los Muertos. Oceánica Ballet‘s fall production features the tale of Ichabod and The Headless Horseman, adapted from Washington ...

Flower Piano 2024: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 13-22)
Friday, September 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for San Francisco Residents with proof of ID. $13-15 for regular adult entry.
| San Francisco Botanical Garden
Flower Piano 2024: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 13-22)

Flower Piano is back! Find hidden pianos in SF’s Botanical Garden. Flower Piano is set to return to the Botanical Garden this September 2024 for 10 days—September 13-22, with a special opening night event on September 12—doubling the duration from last year and spanning two ...

OMCA’s “Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples” (Through Jan. 26, 2025)
OMCA's "Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples" (Through Jan. 26, 2025)

Experience intergenerational, feminist, queer, and Xicanx-Indigenous artworks offering ancestral forms of liberation, healing, and being at Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples, only at OMCA, on view now through January 26, 2025. “Calli,” derived from Nahuatl, signifies the essence of home, family, and lineage. Immerse yourself ...

SF’s Friday Night Market “Bhangra & Beats” (2024)
Friday, September 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Battery and Clay
SF's Friday Night Market "Bhangra & Beats" (2024)

A bi-monthly night market & block party is back to Downtown San Francisco in the spring and summer of 2024 with up to 15,000 expected to attend! Enjoy 3 city blocks of Downtown full of music, dancing, delicious street food cuisine, cocktails and shopping from ...

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)

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, September 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

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)

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

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, September 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)

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. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday

Mortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night (SF)
Friday, September 13 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $21*
*Normally $26/adv, use code EC3M65 for $5 off
| DNA Lounge
Mortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night (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 ...

Free Tix: Internet Archive’s “Wings” (1927) Best Picture + Silent Movie Night (SF)
Free Tix: Internet Archive’s “Wings” (1927) Best Picture + Silent Movie Night (SF)
For our fifth monthly public domain night, Internet Archive will be hosting a screening of “Wings” (1927), starring Clara Bow, Buddy Rogers, and Richard Arlen. Join us for a timeless story of courage, love, and war–so exquisitely told, that WINGS earned the inaugural Academy Award for ...
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, September 13 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

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 Friday

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

SF’s Giant Rainbow Flag in the Castro (Landmark Celebration)
Friday, September 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Harvey Milk Plaza
SF's Giant Rainbow Flag in the Castro (Landmark Celebration)
Community Celebration to Landmark the Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag Friday, September 13th at 11:00 a.m.  At Harvey Milk Plaza, all are invited to celebrate this important achievement. Details here.
SF’s Free Outdoor “Groove on the Bricks” (Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza)
Friday, September 13 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Embarcadero Plaza
SF’s Free Outdoor "Groove on the Bricks" (Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza)

Groove on the Bricks | 3:00-7:00pm Free DJ all-ages dance party and happy hour with Osha Thai awaits you and all your friends on the waterfront at Embarcadero Plaza. Start your weekend early this Friday and head to Groove on the Bricks! August 23: ...Every Friday

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, September 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday