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
SF's Huge Free Outdoor "Pride Comedy Night" + Cocktail Party Returns to Thrive City for 2026
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride, San Francisco, Sponsored
SF's Huge Free Outdoor "Pride Comedy Night" + Cocktail Party Returns to Thrive City for 2026
Friday, June 5th Thrive City in front of Chase Center welcomes Akeem Woods (HBO, Comedy Cellar NYC), Sister Roma (The World's Most Photographed Nun) and more for epic free outdoor Pride comedy festival + cocktail party
100+ Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
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100+ Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
A 3-day weekend of fairs, festivals, parades, comedy shows and more fun
SF’s Free Shuttle Goes Straight to Tunnel Tops & Baker Beach
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SF’s Free Shuttle Goes Straight to Tunnel Tops & Baker Beach
Presidio GO Shuttle connects downtown SF to the Presidio in 30 minutes.
New Nonprofit Grocery Store Coming to SF from Bi-Rite
Brand New, Good News, Groceries / Supermarkets
New Nonprofit Grocery Store Coming to SF from Bi-Rite
Sunnydale Market plans to open in 2027, selling groceries at wholesale prices in SF's Sunnydale neighborhood.

Friday, May 22, 2026

9:30 am   SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size. RSVPs required for tours. Admission free might be required for non SF residents for Japanese Tea Garden during certain times.
11:00 am   Oakland’s “Wild One” Grand Opening: Art + Makers (May 22-24)   FREE*
*While RSVP's are not required we do appreciate them as it will help us create a better experience for you
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
12:00 pm   “Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)   FREE*
*All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.
3:00 pm   FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)   $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
3:30 pm   West Portal Cleanup + Free Treats (SF)   FREE*
*Sign up for Free on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756084/
4:00 pm   2026 Free “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market Kickoff: Blues, Bites + Bingo (SF)   FREE
4:30 pm   Interfaith Vigil For San Diego Victims (Pleasanton)   FREE

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Friday, May 22

2026 Free “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market Kickoff: Blues, Bites + Bingo (SF)
Friday, May 22 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Street
2026 Free "Fillmore After Dark" Night Market Kickoff: Blues, Bites + Bingo (SF)
Experience the Fillmore with Live Blues, Delicious Bites & Boutique Bingo at this vibrant night market celebrating soul, art and community. The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark Night ...
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, May 22 – 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 FREE Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (May 22-25)
Friday, May 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
SF's FREE Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (May 22-25)

Top comics highlight 4-day comedy festival at The Function with happy hour all night on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th San Francisco Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 FREE – RSVP for free tickets – 21+ Spend Memorial Day Weekend at The Function for four ...

“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 ...

SF Comedy Artist Chris Redd Live at Cobb’s Comedy Club (May 22–23)
Friday, May 22 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 11:45 pm | Cost: $34.75*
*Starts at $34.75 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
| Cobb's Comedy Club
SF Comedy Artist Chris Redd Live at Cobb's Comedy Club (May 22–23)

Chris Redd is a multifaceted talent whose work spans stand-up comedy, film, television and music. Redd was a repertory player on NBC’s Saturday Night Live for 5 seasons, and he is the co-creator, writer, and star of Peacock’s scripted comedy series, Bust Down. He hosts ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, May 22 – 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

FREE: AAPI Comedy Month “Crazy Funny Asians” Fridays (May 2026)
Friday, May 22 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+
| The Function
FREE: AAPI Comedy Month "Crazy Funny Asians" Fridays (May 2026)

Crazy Funny Fridays – AAPI Comedy Showcase (May 2026) in May | Live at The Function – 7p + 9p Shows Get Tickets – FREE with RSVP (21+) Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a special edition of our hit weekly comedy show. “Crazy ...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, May 22 – 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, May 22 – 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

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

Oakland’s “Wild One” Grand Opening: Art + Makers (May 22-24)
Oakland's "Wild One" Grand Opening: Art + Makers (May 22-24)

Friday, May 22, 2026  11am – 6pm (Soft Opening, Live Painting from New Skool starting at 3pm) Saturday, May 23, 2026 10am – 6pm (Ribbon Cutting, Meet the maker: Handiworkshops) Sunday, May 24, 2026 11am – 6pm (Meet the maker: DK Ceramics from 11am – 3pm) ...

“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

FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)
Friday, May 22 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
| Cow Palace
FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)

Inspired by Asia’s open-air night markets, FoodieLand is a family-friendly outdoor food festival featuring a carefully curated multicultural marketplace featuring 175 vendors representing foods and flavors from across the globe. Plus there’s an array of entertainment; attendees can try their hand at activities like carnival ...

West Portal Cleanup + Free Treats (SF)
Friday, May 22 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up for Free on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756084/
| Bookshop West Portal
West Portal Cleanup + Free Treats (SF)
Meet at BookShop West Portal (80 W Portal Ave) at 3:30pm to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur around the neighborhood until 5:00pm. Stay afterwards for a sweet treat at Shaw’s Candy Shop. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund ...
GG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park
Friday, May 22 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
GG Park's Free Happy Hour Concert in the 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 ...

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
"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

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, May 22 – 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

Free Shavuot Ice Cream Party w/ Cheesecake Buffet (Petaluma)
Friday, May 22 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma
Free Shavuot Ice Cream Party w/ Cheesecake Buffet (Petaluma)
Shavuot Ice Cream Party Celebrate the holiday of Shavuot, commemorating the Giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai 3,337 years ago. Enjoy a scrumptious dairy buffet including cheesecakes, a spectacular ice cream spread with delicious toppings, lasagna, NY blintzes, eggplant parmesan, and more! Bring the whole family to ...
Union Square Dance: Bollywood (SF)
Friday, May 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Union Square Dance: Bollywood (SF)

FREE PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK at Union Square Plaza: Sun 5/17: Artist Showcase with Red Umbrellas 10am – 4pm Sun 5/17: Sunday Fun Day: Pipe Cleaner Daisy Bouquets with @makerstudiokidz 11am – 2pm Sun 5/17: Mahjong & Mixer: Instruction and guided play with local enthusiast @keeler1 ...

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)
Friday, May 22 – 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 ...

“Fillmore After Dark” Night Market
Friday, May 22 – 5:09 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 1300 on Fillmore
"Fillmore After Dark" Night Market
𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆! No cover!✨ Ready to unwind and vibe? Join us this Thursday, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲-𝟴𝗽𝗺 in the lounge for a laid‑back evening of good music, incredible food, and the best company. We’re kicking off this amazing series with the soulful 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗯𝘆 ...
“Harvey Milk Day 2026” Celebration, March & Mini Castro Block Party (SF)
Friday, May 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Queer Arts Featured
"Harvey Milk Day 2026" Celebration, March & Mini Castro Block Party (SF)
Join us to celebrate Harvey Milk Day on Friday, May 22, 2026 6pm to celebrate his legacy of coalition building with organizers from communities of people of color, workers, radical feminists, and all LGBTQ people. This is organized by  the Castro Community Benefit District,  the Friends ...
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, May 22 – 9:00 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 ...

Saturday, May 23

Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (Starting May 23)
Saturday, May 23 – 9:40 am - Ends at 1:35 pm | Cost: $88 | Alcatraz Landing
Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (Starting May 23)

Alcatraz City Cruises brings back the combination tour to two of San Francisco Bay’s most famous Islands, Alcatraz and Angel Island! Alcatraz Island is regarded as one of the most sought-after attractions of San Francisco, featuring an award-winning cellhouse audio tour that takes you through ...

Weekend Sessions w/ Las Cafeteras (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, May 23 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Weekend Sessions w/ Las Cafeteras (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Sat, May 23 | 2:00pm – 4:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE | RSVP Opening Set from Discos Resaca Collective Blending the percussive Afro-Mexican tradition of son jarocho with electronic beats and cogent rhymes, Las Cafeteras have earned a global following ...
“Songs from a Sinking Ship” Flamenco Arts International World Premiere (SF)
Saturday, May 23 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $49.50*
*Tickets start at $49.50, fees included
| Presidio Theatre
“Songs from a Sinking Ship” Flamenco Arts International World Premiere (SF)
Flamenco Arts International (FAI) presents the World Premiere of Songs from a Sinking Ship, two performances only, May 23, 2026 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Presidio Theatre. The production follows a ship’s crew as a mysterious siren’s warning transforms a routine voyage into ...
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, May 23 – 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 ...

SF Comedy Artist Chris Redd Live at Cobb’s Comedy Club (May 22–23)
Saturday, May 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Cost: $34.75*
*Starts at $34.75 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
| Cobb's Comedy Club
SF Comedy Artist Chris Redd Live at Cobb's Comedy Club (May 22–23)

Chris Redd is a multifaceted talent whose work spans stand-up comedy, film, television and music. Redd was a repertory player on NBC’s Saturday Night Live for 5 seasons, and he is the co-creator, writer, and star of Peacock’s scripted comedy series, Bust Down. He hosts ...

“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 ...