Free Parking in Golden Gate Park Ending January 1, 2027
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Free Parking in Golden Gate Park Ending January 1, 2027
Paid parking officially coming in 2027 up to $4/hr on the weekends in the busiest sections of the park
How to Get the NY Times for Free (Updated for 2026/2027)
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Avoid the paywall, how to get the online NY Times for free (legally)
San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Discover SF's best December holiday events, including Christmas tree lightings, festive markets, light shows and New Year's Eve fireworks.
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
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Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Our guide to the best free monthly museum days in the Bay Area for 2026
San Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs (2026)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs (2026)
Here's a round-up of November's best events including Dia de los Muertos, Free National Parks Day & more

Friday, November 13

POSTPONED: Bhangra & Beats Night Market (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
POSTPONED: Bhangra & Beats Night Market (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
EVENT CANCELLATION BHANGRA & BEATS NIGHT MARKET NOV. 13, 2026 Bhangra & Beats Diwali Celebration Cancelled Due to Forecast Rain SAN FRANCISCO — Due to forecast rain and anticipated wet conditions at Yerba Buena Gardens, Bhangra & Beats Night Market’s Diwali celebration scheduled for Friday, November 13, from ...
POSTPONED – SF’s Free Holiday “Performing Arts Showcase” Under 1200+ LED Lights (Civic Center)
Friday, November 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
POSTPONED - SF's Free Holiday "Performing Arts Showcase" Under 1200+ LED Lights (Civic Center)
Postponed. UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, this event has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a future date. On Friday, November 13, from 5–8 pm, Fulton Plaza will come alive beneath the dazzling SPECTRA lights for the holiday season’s Performing Arts Showcase, a celebration bringing together ...
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, November 13 – 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 ...

Plan Ahead

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, November 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Mesa Maguey
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll ...

$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)
Sunday, November 15 – All Day | All Over the Bay Area
$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)

Join thousands of Bay Area residents who’ve chosen Monkeybrains for fast internet, honest pricing, and friendly local support. Why choose Monkeybrains? Local Internet. Built Right. Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees RESIDENTIAL Home internet gets an upgrade. $35/MO Honest pricing Month-to-month No ...Monthly

“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 ...

Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet” w/ the SF Symphony (Nov. 13–15)
Friday, November 13 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $30*
*Tickets start at $30 - Orchestra seats start at just $69
| Davies Symphony Hall
Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet” w/ the SF Symphony (Nov. 13–15)

Prokofiev’s ballet music for Romeo and Juliet is every bit as singular as the Shakespeare tragedy that inspired it: Savage and sensual, tragic and comic, it conveys all the passion of the play and loses none of its ambiguity. Debuting French conductor Marie Jacquot leads ...

Handel’s The Power of Music (SF)
Friday, November 13 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $40*
*Tickets as low as $40. $20 tickets for Under 30s available
| Herbst Theatre
Handel's The Power of Music (SF)

Can Music Change the Course of History?  Three centuries ago, George Frideric Handel explored a bold idea: that music can change how people think, feel, and act.  Music Director Peter Whelan and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale open the 2026/27 season with Handel’s The Power ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, November 13 – 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, November 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

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, November 13 – 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 ...

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, November 13 – 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

“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

SFMade Store Opening Weekend
Friday, November 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The SFMade Store
SFMade Store Opening Weekend: Shop Bay Area-Made in Union Square! Discover the best of Bay Area-made goods, just steps from Union Square! The SFMade Store is opening its doors at 373 Geary Street, bringing together locally made products from independent makers and manufacturers across the Bay Area, ...
POSTPONED TO 2027: SF’s “Bhangra & Beats” Diwali Night Market 2026
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
POSTPONED TO 2027: SF's "Bhangra & Beats" Diwali Night Market 2026
EVENT CANCELLATION BHANGRA & BEATS NIGHT MARKET NOV. 13, 2026 Bhangra & Beats Diwali Celebration Cancelled Due to Forecast Rain SAN FRANCISCO — Due to forecast rain and anticipated wet conditions at Yerba Buena Gardens, Bhangra & Beats Night Market’s Diwali celebration scheduled for Friday, November 13, from ...
“Let’s Glow” Neon Night Market 2026 (San Leandro)
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown San Leandro
"Let’s Glow" Neon Night Market 2026 (San Leandro)
Let’s Glow: Neon Night Market is the final event in Downtown San Leandro’s 2026 Second Friday series. The evening market features local vendors, food, music, and a neon-themed downtown gathering. Original Event Description: _Neon Night Market is back! 🌟 Stop by Downtown San Leandro on November 13th ...
Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup w/ Free Drink and Meal For Volunteers
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Register for FREE on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize Page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756136/
| Richmond Republic Draught House
Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup w/ Free Drink and Meal For Volunteers
Meet at Richmond Republic Draught House (642 Clement St). Then, cleaning will occur from 4:00pm to 5:00pm around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for free food & drinks and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page, or email info@refuserefusesf.org with ...
San Jose Holiday Lights 2026 at Discovery Meadow (Nov. 13-Jan. 1)
Friday, November 13 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: $25*
*Weekday General $25, Child & Senior $19; Friday-Sunday General $29, Child & Senior $23; ages 3 & under free.
| Discovery Meadow, Guadalupe River Park & Gardens
San Jose Holiday Lights 2026 at Discovery Meadow (Nov. 13-Jan. 1)
San Jose Holiday Lights returns to Discovery Meadow, Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, in downtown San Jose, from 13 November 2026 through 1 January 2027, nightly from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Stroll through a sparkling holiday lights experience with festive displays including a rainforest, a ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, November 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

SF’s Free Filipino Cultural District Mural Reveal + Mini Block Party (SoMa)
Friday, November 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Jessie West at 5th and Mission
SF's Free Filipino Cultural District Mural Reveal + Mini Block Party (SoMa)
Join us on Jessie West Alley for the unveiling of two monumental Mahal/Love murals, bold new works shaped by visions of love and belonging from artists Venazir Martinez and Andre Sibayan. Stay for a free mini block party with art activities, a fashion show, and ...
Interpreting 250 Years Since the Anza Expedition (USF)
Friday, November 13 – 6:40 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets are free. Donations always appreciated!
| Fromm Hall, USF
Interpreting 250 Years Since the Anza Expedition (USF)
This year marks the 250-year anniversary of the arrival of the Anza Expedition. In 2026, many events across the Bay Area and beyond have commemorated the arrival of the Anza expedition, which led to the founding of the Presidio and Mission Dolores. The 2026 Kevin ...

Saturday, November 14

2026 “SF Tea Festival” at Ferry Building (Nov. 14-15)
Saturday, November 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $24*
*Tickets start at $24. Get Funcheap exclusive discounted tix with code FUNCHEAP ($5 off tickets)
| San Francisco Ferry Building
2026 "SF Tea Festival" at Ferry Building (Nov. 14-15)

If you love tea, there’s probably no better event all year to attend. Explore and taste hundreds of teas from 30+ different tea makers. Vendors include established brands and local artisans. The two-day festival takes place November 14-15, 2026 Tickets start at $19 and include ...

SF VegFest 2026: Plant-Based Food + 80+ Exhibitors
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $18*
*Early bird $12 ends on September 14th. $18 regular price. $20 at the door
| SMC Event Center
SF VegFest 2026: Plant-Based Food + 80+ Exhibitors
Join us at San Francisco VegFest on Saturday, November 14, 2026! The San Francisco Vegan Society proudly presents San Francisco VegFest, a joyful celebration of plant-based living that inspires people to embrace a more ethical, healthy, and sustainable way of life. Now in its 27th year, SF ...
Handel’s The Power of Music (Berkeley)
Saturday, November 14 – 2:30 pm | Cost: $40*
*Tickets as low as $40. $20 tickets for Under 30s available
| First Congregational Church (Berkeley)
Handel's The Power of Music (Berkeley)

Can Music Change the Course of History?  Three centuries ago, George Frideric Handel explored a bold idea: that music can change how people think, feel, and act.  Music Director Peter Whelan and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale open the 2026/27 season with Handel’s The Power ...

SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)
Saturday, November 14 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Noe Valley Ministry
SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association is dedicated to offering numerous opportunities for classical music lovers and amateur musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our ensembles are open to all musicians and our concerts are free and available to the public. We’d love to ...

Arab Film Fest: American Doctor with Q&A (Oakland)
Arab Film Fest: American Doctor with Q&A (Oakland)

The 30th Arab Film Festival opens on Thursday November 5th with El Sett, Marwan Hamed’s sweeping portrait of Umm Kulthum, the most iconic Arab singer of all time. The program spans 10 days, presenting over 40 films from 26 countries, over 30 directed by women, ...

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, November 14 – 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 ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)

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 SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (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 ...

Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet” w/ the SF Symphony (Nov. 13–15)
Saturday, November 14 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $30*
*Tickets start at $30 - Orchestra seats start at just $69
| Davies Symphony Hall
Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet” w/ the SF Symphony (Nov. 13–15)

Prokofiev’s ballet music for Romeo and Juliet is every bit as singular as the Shakespeare tragedy that inspired it: Savage and sensual, tragic and comic, it conveys all the passion of the play and loses none of its ambiguity. Debuting French conductor Marie Jacquot leads ...

“Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Berkeley)
Saturday, November 14 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*Normally $25 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
| Ashkenaz
"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Berkeley)

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 ...