SF's "Flower Piano" Festival is Back September 10-20
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco, Sponsored
SF's "Flower Piano" Festival is Back September 10-20
Golden Gate Park's Botanical Garden turns into an alfresco concert hall again for 2026 with the “Flower Piano Zoox Lounge” back for its 11th year.
Stunning Bay Area Beach Once Owned by Chris Isaak Is Finally Public
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy
Stunning Bay Area Beach Once Owned by Chris Isaak Is Finally Public
The 58-acre Tunitas Creek Beach in San Mateo County is now a free county park with nearly a mile of sandy shoreline.
SF’s Only Indoor Ice Rink Is Back After Major Upgrades
Downtown San Francisco, Reopening, San Francisco
SF’s Only Indoor Ice Rink Is Back After Major Upgrades
Yerba Buena Gardens Ice Arena reopens after a $650K refresh
Oakland’s Home of Chicken & Waffles Is Closing After More Than 20 Years

Oakland’s Home of Chicken & Waffles Is Closing After More Than 20 Years
The longtime Oakland soul food spot will serve its final plates on August 31, 2026
San Francisco August Festivals & Street Fairs
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San Francisco August Festivals & Street Fairs
SF's big festivals for August including Jerry Day, Pistahan Parade, Castro Carnival & more!

Friday, August 21, 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
10:00 am   Free Coffee Concert: Versailles Court Music + Pastries (One Sansome)   FREE
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)   FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
3:00 pm   SF’s “Rooftop Rhythms”: Free 3-Day Music Festival at Salesforce Park (Aug 21-23)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
4:30 pm   From the E: End of Summer Excelsior Night Market (SF)   FREE*
*Free, All Ages; RSVP to enter raffle
4:30 pm   Free Friday Happy Hour Outdoor Concert in Golden Gate Park   FREE
5:00 pm   “Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)   FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
5:00 pm   “Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)   FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase

Pick Date

Friday, August 21

“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 ...

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, August 21 – 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 ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, August 21 – 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 + 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

SF’s Thrilling New Play “R.O.I. (Return on Investment)” (Aug. 6-Sept. 6)
Friday, August 21 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 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: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, August 21 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, August 21 – 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

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, August 21 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Roast Battle)
Secret Guest List: Cobb's Free Comedy Nights (Roast Battle)

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 ...

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, August 21 – 10:15 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Cost: $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...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

Free Coffee Concert: Versailles Court Music + Pastries (One Sansome)
Friday, August 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Conservatory at One Sansome
Free Coffee Concert: Versailles Court Music + Pastries (One Sansome)
Escape the daily grind and treat your ears (and taste buds) at Philharmonia Baroque’s Coffee Concerts—a free monthly series of hour-long musical performances in the heart of San Francisco. Step into the refined world of the French royal court with a delightful morning of music by ...
“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 “Rooftop Rhythms”: Free 3-Day Music Festival at Salesforce Park (Aug 21-23)
Friday, August 21 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Salesforce Park
SF's "Rooftop Rhythms": Free 3-Day Music Festival at Salesforce Park (Aug 21-23)

Salesforce Park is celebrating its 8th birthday with a three-day music and food festival weekend in Downtown San Francisco. Rooftop Rhythms takes place August 21-23, 2026, bringing three days of live music, DJs, food, drinks, and outdoor fun to the park’s rooftop setting. Friday kicks ...

From the E: End of Summer Excelsior Night Market (SF)
Friday, August 21 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, All Ages; RSVP to enter raffle
| Ocean Ave & Mission St
From the E: End of Summer Excelsior Night Market (SF)
✨️ FREE COMMUNITY FUN! ✨️ From The E: Excelsior Night Market Celebrate the end of summer at our first night market of the season! We’ll have all sorts of fun things for you to enjoy, including lei-making, hula dancing, local food and artist vendors, music and ...
Free Friday Happy Hour Outdoor Concert in Golden Gate Park
Friday, August 21 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Friday Happy Hour Outdoor Concert in 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 ...

“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)
Friday, August 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
"Union Square Dances" Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)

Come out to Union Square Park 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 followed by ...Every Friday

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, August 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday

Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, August 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances

Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...

Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, August 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
Castro Night Market 2026 (March - Sept)

One of the Castro’s biggest street events is coming back for another season. The Castro Night Market returns for season two on Friday, March 20, 2026, taking over two blocks of 18th Street and turning them into a pedestrian-friendly night market filled with food, music, ...Monthly

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, August 21 – 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

Fillmore After Dark Night Market: Hot August Night
Friday, August 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all
| The Fillmore Center
Fillmore After Dark Night Market: Hot August Night
HOT AUGUST NIGHT IS COMING! Join us for Hot August Night on Friday, August 21 from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM in the Lower Fillmore! Enjoy an evening filled with: Classic Car Show ️ Local Vendors Delicious Food Trucks Live Entertainment ‍‍‍ Family Fun & Activities Come shop local, support small ...
“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)
Friday, August 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)

Fort Mason Night Market returns for 2026 with food trucks, craft vendors & live music on the waterfront. San Francisco’s popular waterfront night market is back for 2026. The Fort Mason Night Market returns monthly from April through December, bringing together local food vendors, craft ...

“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026
Friday, August 21 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
"Sundown Cinema" SF's Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026

San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city from June through October. After a scaled-back return in 2025, the full program is ...

San Jose Bike Party
Friday, August 21 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Meet at 7:30 pm, roll at 8 pm.
| Secret San Jose Location
San Jose Bike Party

San Jose Bike Party is a place to ride bikes, make friends, and have a good time every third Friday of each month at 8 pm. San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, but they are hidden in the suburban sprawl. It’s time ...Monthly

Saturday, August 22

SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)
Saturday, August 22 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended
| House of Air
SF's Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)

Max out your ski or snowboarding skills with House of Air’s Adult Slopestyle Workshop – designed to push your limits in a controlled, high-energy environment. Beginners and seasoned free skiers and boarders alike will make rapid improvement with our expert instruction and guidance. In this ...

Rockridge Free “Rock-N-Stroll” w/ 20+ Bands, 50+ Local Artists (2026)
Saturday, August 22 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free - all ages
| Rockridge
Rockridge Free "Rock-N-Stroll" w/ 20+ Bands, 50+ Local Artists (2026)
Art Bazaar with over 50 Local Artists • 20+ Street Performances from Local Bands • Pop Ups • Tastings • Offers & More Discover one of Oakland’s most unique neighborhood celebrations during Rock-N-Stroll in the Rockridge District. Stroll a mile of College Avenue and its side ...
Summer of Love at PIER 39 (Aug. 22-23)
Saturday, August 22 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Summer of Love at PIER 39 (Aug. 22-23)

Celebrate the Summer of Love at PIER 39 with two days of FREE live music, iconic waterfront views, and peace and love inspired experiences. Browse Grateful Dead & Summer of Love memorabilia, enjoy interactive activities, discover special offers throughout The PIER, and support a great cause. See unique Grateful Dead & Summer of Love memorabilia and shop themed ...

La Liga Season Opener: Real Madrid vs. Espanyol at Underdogs Cantina (SF)
Saturday, August 22 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Underdogs Cantina
La Liga Season Opener: Real Madrid vs. Espanyol at Underdogs Cantina (SF)
Peña Madridista San Francisco proudly invite you to join us at Underdogs Cantina to watch the La Liga match between Real Madrid Vs Espanol. Madridistas Season Opener Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 12:30p – 3:30p Underdogs Cantina, 128 King Street, SF FREE The San Francisco Bay Area is a diverse ...