Tuesday, September 15
$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 16
$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)
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. ...
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Scott Capurro Has Friends)
Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...
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
People in Plazas: Emily Day Swingtet (SF)
Wednesday, September 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 425 Market Street
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: Soul/Funk Concert (SF)
Wednesday, September 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 555 California
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 ...
Curating America’s 250th
How do museums decide which stories to tell, which artifacts to display, and how to interpret history?
Go behind the scenes with Dr. Amy Ellison, Museum Curator and Director of Exhibitions at Los Altos History Museum, as she explores the curatorial process behind The Spirit of ...
Inside the 2026 SF Ballot: Live Q&A w/ Journalists (SF Main Library)
Get the lowdown on your San Francisco ballot for the Nov. 3 election and make your vote count. Journalists will answer your questions.
Join us in person to dive deep. We’ll break down what’s on the ballot, why it matters, what you need to know before ...
Free Soviet Sci-Fi Film Night: ‘Kin-dza-dza’ at an Art Gallery (SF)
A free screening of the wonderfully strange Soviet sci-fi cult classic Kin-dza-dza!
After a bizarre encounter on the streets of Moscow, two men find themselves stranded on a barren planet governed by incomprehensible customs, ridiculous status symbols, and a severe shortage of matches. Released in 1986, ...
Free “ComedyForce” Unofficial Dreamforce Comedy Showcase (Boom Boom Room)
COMEDYFORCE the unofficial comedy showcase for DREAMFORCE 2026. Your CRM says you need more laughter. Come optimize your comedy stack with stand-up, questionable integrations, unlimited LOLs, and big ROI.
21+, Free with RSVP, VIP for Dreamforce Badge Holders, No Drink Minimum, ($10 suggested tip) YERDRINK SPECIALS.
Comics ...
Thursday, September 17
SF’s Huge Free “Pachanga” Latino Heritage Block Party: 2 Stages, 50 Vendors (Sept. 2026)
Come celebrate Latino Heritage month at Third Thursdays on Treat!
Expanded block party for this month featuring 2 stages, 50 vendors, 4 live bands & 4 DJs. Food by: Tacos el Cowboy, Yo Soy Ceviche & Gax Burgers & two delicious specialty cocktails by Josh Scorpion.
Third ...
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
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 NightWednesday & ...Every Thursday
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. ...
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
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Constitution Day 2026
Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...
SF’s Free Cantonese Opera Festival 2026 w/ Costume Try-Ons (Chinatown)
Cantonese Opera Festival 2026
Celebrate the rich traditions, music, costumes, and artistry of Cantonese Opera at this special community festival in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown!
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly cultural celebration featuring live performances, traditional costumes, Chinese classical music, and opportunities to experience ...
Center Hardware’s Toolapalooza 2026
Thursday, September 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Center Hardware & Supply
Check out what’s new and exciting from industry leading brands including Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt, Festool, SawStop, STIHL, Freud & Diablo, Knipex, Klein, Stabila, Kishigo, Benjamin Moore, Occidental Leather, Dap, and more. Local faves jumping in for the day include Long Bridge Pizza, Sew Frisco with ...
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, September 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
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 ...
People in Plazas: Country Concert (SF)
Thursday, September 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Rincon Center
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 ...
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention 2026 (Sept. 16-20)
The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention returns September 16-20, 2026, for its 23rd annual festival with five days of old-time music, dancing, workshops, open jams, and concerts at venues across Berkeley. The event features acclaimed local and national musicians, free daytime programs at Berkeley Central ...
The Presidio 250th Birthday Celebration (SF)
Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Presidio
Captivating Saga of Crissy Field , An Audio-Visual Interpretation through Music and Art
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING
THE PRESIDIO’S 250th BIRTHDAY!
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Public showings at 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm
Presidio Chapel, 130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco
Preview at https://youtu.be/ETbJZoNvx_U?si=xmBdmsTaaUVzxgRm and https://youtu.be/QpfEjedaTIY?si=5QmQiykMhKTRwB6W
Introductions
Rev. Gerald ...
“Let’s Be Queer” San Francisco Queer Cocktail Week Party
Let’s be clear: Good cocktails are better when they’re a little queer.
Join us at DACHA on Thursday, September 17th from 5-7pm for a special evening celebrating queer community, connection, and very good drinks as part of SF Queer Cocktail Week. For the occasion, we’ve created ...
Big Art Loop: “Waterfront Walkabout” Free SF Art Stroll (Embarcadero)
San Francisco’s new event series where live music, interactive pop-ups, & monumental art set the stage for a bayside stroll like no other! Launching September 17 and returning monthly every third Thursday this fall, Waterfront Walkabout is a free series inviting you to experience the Big ...Monthly
District 10 Sunnydale Family Summit
This is Your City. This is Your Voice. This is Your Future. Share your story about growing up and raising your family in San Francisco.
Every family has a story. Every voice matters. Please share yours.
Join us for the District 10 Sunnydale Family Summit! The This Is ...
Opening Reception: Photojournalists on the Front Lines of Protest
Thursday, September 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
The opening reception for Eyewitness to the Resistance: Photojournalists on the Front Lines of Protest marks the debut of this exhibition pairing historical photographs from the San Francisco History Center with recent work by local photojournalists from Pro Bono Photo and other news organizations.
The images document protests across generations, ...
Beats, Brews & Vines Free Downtown Millbrae Festival
Thursday, September 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae
Spend your summer nights in Downtown Millbrae at Beats, Brews & Vines, a free outdoor concert series featuring live music, local food, and refreshing drinks! Join us every third Thursday from August through October, 6:00–8:00 PM, at Broadway & Hillcrest. 2026 Beats, Brews & Vines ...
Opening Night: Protest Photography Through the Decades (SF Main Library)
Thursday, September 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:45 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
The opening reception for Eyewitness to the Resistance: Photojournalists on the Front Lines of Protest marks the debut of this exhibition pairing historical photographs from the San Francisco History Center with recent work by local photojournalists from Pro Bono Photo and other news organizations.
The images document protests across generations, ...
DreamForce Unofficial Closing Party: The Prohibition Era at Barbarossa
Thursday, September 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Barbarossa Lounge
** The Unofficial DreamForce Closing Party **
The Prohibition Era
San Francisco. 1928.
Prohibition is in full force.
The city’s most influential entrepreneurs, artists, and visionaries aren’t gathering in public—they’re meeting behind hidden doors, where jazz fills the air, cocktails flow in secret, and the night’s best conversations ...
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