SF's Cable Car Rides Rising to $18 in 2028
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SF's Cable Car Rides Rising to $18 in 2028
Fare hikes would double the cost of a ride from $9 to $12 in 2027 and then $18 in 2028.
SF’s Marina Getting New 5-Acre Waterfront Park (Finally!)
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
SF’s Marina Getting New 5-Acre Waterfront Park (Finally!)
Beach volleyball courts + community kayak docks - SF moves forward with long-delayed plan to transform Gashouse Cove next to Marina Green
SF Could Get a Massive New 14-Story Hospital
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, City Insight
SF Could Get a Massive New 14-Story Hospital
The city could see its first new Kaiser hospital in over 70 years
Legendary SF Beer Bar Toronado Is Being Sold to One of Its Regulars
Bars, Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Good News
Legendary SF Beer Bar Toronado Is Being Sold to One of Its Regulars
After a year of uncertainty, the iconic beer destination will stay exactly as it is
Viral Bagel Chain Moving Into East Bay’s Former Iconic Taco Bell
Brand New, East Bay, Eat & Drink
Viral Bagel Chain Moving Into East Bay’s Former Iconic Taco Bell
East Coast's "PopUp Bagels" is opening its first Bay Area shop in Lafayette

Monday, April 27

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)
Monday, April 27 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration of movement and dance, where the vibrant and diverse Bay Area dance community offers free classes, workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and more for people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. The festival runs April 24-May 3, ...

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

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, April 27 – 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

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Monday Comedy Night in 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. ...

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

Tuesday, April 28

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)
Tuesday, April 28 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration of movement and dance, where the vibrant and diverse Bay Area dance community offers free classes, workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and more for people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. The festival runs April 24-May 3, ...

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, April 28 – 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

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, April 28 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Punchline Comedy Club (Sal Calanni)
SF's Punchline Comedy Club (Sal Calanni)

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 ...

FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, April 28 – 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

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, April 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

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 ...

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, April 28 – 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, April 29

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)
Wednesday, April 29 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration of movement and dance, where the vibrant and diverse Bay Area dance community offers free classes, workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and more for people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. The festival runs April 24-May 3, ...

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, April 29 – 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

Oakland’s “Taste of Temescal” (2026)
Wednesday, April 29 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $60*
*$60 for adults, $25 for youth under 15
| Temescal District
Oakland’s “Taste of Temescal” (2026)
The Annual Taste of Temescal returns! The Taste of Temescal is an exceptional culinary tour with over 40 stops, 4 entertainment zones of live performances and DJ’s and an after party “After Taste” hosted at 51&Tel. In 2026, Taste of Temescal proudly showcases neighborhood staples alongside ...
SF’s “Chat Room: Money” w/ Free-Flow Beer & Wine (2026)
SF's "Chat Room: Money" w/ Free-Flow Beer & Wine (2026)
Money. Moolah. Bread. Dough. Cheddar. Clams. Scratch. Scrilla. Whatever you call it, money matters. Join us at Chat Room for a discussion about San Francisco’s sources of wealth and scarcity. Certainly in this town, which is quite possibly the wealthiest in the world and at the ...
23rd SF International Arts Festival 2026 (April 29-May 10)
Wednesday, April 29 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Tickets start at $20, General Admission
| The Mission District
23rd SF International Arts Festival 2026 (April 29-May 10)
The 23rd San Francisco International Arts Festival returns April 29-May 10 with a diverse lineup of performances by local and international artists at venues in the Mission. Take part in a welcoming, community-centered celebration of music, theater, dance, and more. SFIAF.org. 2026 Festival Passes Now On-Sale! For ...
SF’s International Arts Festival Opening “Cirque Kikasse” 2026 (April 29-May 1)
Wednesday, April 29 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $28.02*
*General admission / Advanced $28.02 - bring cushion or blanket; Preferred $33.17 gets seating near performance truck. Door: $30-$40
| Cesar Chavez Elementary School Playground
SF's International Arts Festival Opening "Cirque Kikasse" 2026 (April 29-May 1)
The San Francisco International Arts Festival is back for 12 days of music, dance, theater, and more from April 29-May 10. Local and visiting artists from abroad. The festival is opening with Cirque Kikasse making their California debut in San Francisco with three shows: April 29,30, ...
FREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, April 29 – 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

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

‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, April 29 – 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 ...

Modern Queer Tarot (YBCA)
Wednesday, April 29 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Modern Queer Tarot (YBCA)
Join us for an immersive Modern Queer Tarot program featuring exclusive tarot readings by co-creator Bobby Barber and deck illustrator Tanya Wischerath. Enjoy a curated selection of original tarot artworks hand painted by Wischerath, each piece a striking tribute to queer resilience, transformation, and legacy.
Well-Crafted: Hanging Air Fresheners at Saluhall
Wednesday, April 29 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Saluhall SF
Well-Crafted: Hanging Air Fresheners at Saluhall
Our free craft workshops in are the perfect artsy excuse to also enjoy a bar or restaurant in Mid-Market. Join us at Saluhall to make your perfectly scented hanging air freshner. Grab a sandwich at Izzy & Wooks or a Smish Smash smash burger and ...
San Francisco Congressional Candidate Forum
Wednesday, April 29 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration required to attend in person.
| Mission Bay Conference Center
San Francisco Congressional Candidate Forum
Your voice. Your vote. Our community’s future. The race for San Francisco’s representative in U.S. Congress is on — and this forum gives you the chance to hear directly from the people asking for your vote. The stakes are high. The top two vote-getters in the June ...
Free Movie Night: “Deep Water” + Flight Adventure at AMC Metreon (SF)
Free Movie Night: "Deep Water" + Flight Adventure at AMC Metreon (SF)
Prepare for takeoff! This one-of-a-kind screening transforms the theater into an airplane setting inspired by the film, making you feel like you’re part of the journey from the moment you arrive. With a flight crew, fun promotional items, and great photo opportunities, it’s more than ...

Thursday, April 30

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)
Thursday, April 30 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration of movement and dance, where the vibrant and diverse Bay Area dance community offers free classes, workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and more for people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. The festival runs April 24-May 3, ...

SF’s Museum of Forgotten Fun (April 30-May 2)
Thursday, April 30 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $44.52*
*$44.52 General Admission | $23.18 2 for 1 deal (fees incld.)
| Frontier Tower
SF's Museum of Forgotten Fun (April 30-May 2)

Museum of Forgotten Fun presents “Re-Enactments of Ritual Fun of the 2020s” The year is 3026. Come see a showcase of SF’s emerging immersive artists, including Bradley Gottesman, Casey Selden, Church of Woo, and others, as they re-enact scenes of ritual fun from the 2020s. ...

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, April 30 – 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

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, April 30 – 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

FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, April 30 – 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