BART Tests Ads on Its New Fare Gates
Bay Area Updates, Transportation
BART Tests Ads on Its New Fare Gates
9 stations are getting ad wraps in a new revenue pilot
"Pay What You Can' Day Coming to Bay Area Restaurants (Aug. 26)
Eat & Drink
"Pay What You Can' Day Coming to Bay Area Restaurants (Aug. 26)
Bay Area restaurants will join restaurants around the world for the global “Pay What You Can” day.
For the First Time in 30+ Years, Sutro Tower Is Getting Repainted
City Insight, San Francisco
For the First Time in 30+ Years, Sutro Tower Is Getting Repainted
The full restoration is scheduled to finish by the end of 2028.
Oakland Chinatown’s New $2 Flat-Rate Parking
Deals, East Bay, Oakland, Transportation
Oakland Chinatown’s New $2 Flat-Rate Parking
New garage parking deal launches in 3-year pilot to boost visitors
June Street Fairs & Festivals 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
June Street Fairs & Festivals 2026
Look forward to San Francisco Pride, North Beach Festival, Sunday Streets and more

Monday, June 8

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, June 8 – 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

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

SF’s 20th Anniversary Hip Hop Dance Battle + Festival & Market (Fulton Plaza
Monday, June 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza (Civic Center)
SF's 20th Anniversary Hip Hop Dance Battle + Festival & Market (Fulton Plaza
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of All The Way Live Foundation with a free, open-air Hip Hop festival at Fulton Plaza in San Francisco. The event features dance battles with over $5,000 in cash prizes, live DJ sets, MC showcases, youth activities, and The People’s Market ...

Tuesday, June 9

Morocco: “Top Hat & Tails” Film Screening at the Internet Archive (SF)
Tuesday, June 9 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$10 General Admission - Get exclusive $5 off tix
| Internet Archive
Morocco: "Top Hat & Tails" Film Screening at the Internet Archive (SF)
Step into a night of glamour and public domain history. Join the Internet Archive for a special screening of Morocco (1930), the classic film, newly in the public domain this year that stunned audiences with Marlene Dietrich’s unforgettable tuxedoed performance. Nearly a century later, it remains a ...
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, June 9 – 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

FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, June 9 – 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 Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Joe Klocek & Friends)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Joe Klocek & 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 ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, June 9 – 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

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, June 9 – 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, June 9 – 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, June 10

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, June 10 – 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

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

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 ...

FREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, June 10 – 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

Thursday, June 11

SF’s World Cup 2026 Watch Party at Underdogs Cantina (Mexico vs South Africa)
Thursday, June 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE | RSVP
| Underdogs Cantina
SF's World Cup 2026 Watch Party at Underdogs Cantina (Mexico vs South Africa)
Group Stage World Cup 2026 | MEXICO vs SOUTH AFRICA | JUNE 11th, 2026 at 12 PM
Lunchtime Concert w/ Camellia Boutros (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, June 11 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Lunchtime Concert w/ Camellia Boutros (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thu, Jun 11 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Some sounds could only emerge in San Francisco, like the Arabic psychedelic rock of Camellia Boutros. A first-generation Lebanese-Palestinian composer and multi-instrumentalist, she spent years performing on ...
“Lume Health” Cortisol Study Launch Party at Equinox + 2-Day Gym Pass (SF)
Thursday, June 11 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Equinox membership isn’t required to attend!
| Equinox Sports Club
"Lume Health" Cortisol Study Launch Party at Equinox + 2-Day Gym Pass (SF)
​Tired of being tired? You work out. You take supplements. You prioritize sleep. You’re doing everything right, but something still feels off. ​Hormones shape your energy, your mood, and how you sleep, and cortisol is behind it all. ​Join Lume Health at Equinox in San Francisco for a celebration of their study launch. Additionally ...
Empowered Fabulosity: Lip Sync Battle (Trellis)
Thursday, June 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donation-based $5 minimum suggested
| Trellis Coworking & Events
Empowered Fabulosity: Lip Sync Battle (Trellis)
Get ready for a night of performance, community, and unapologetic joy at Empowered Fabulosity, a lip sync battle and fundraiser uplifting LGBTQ+ immigrants and celebrating the power of resistance through art, entertainment, and collective action. Hosted in San Francisco, this high-energy event brings together local performers, ...
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, June 11 – 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

FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, June 11 – 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

Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, June 11 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
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

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, June 11 – 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 ...

“BART Mart” Anime Artist Alley Pop-Up (Castro Valley BART)
Thursday, June 11 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Valley BART Station
"BART Mart" Anime Artist Alley Pop-Up (Castro Valley BART)
BART MART 3 brings an anime-themed artist alley to Castro Valley BART Station, featuring dozens of artists selling anime, comics, and gaming-inspired merchandise. The event is free to attend and is part of the BART Anime Project’s celebration of ACGN (anime, comics, gaming, novel) culture. ...
SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” Monthly Street Party (June 2026)
Thursday, June 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE | RSVP
| Valencia St. between 16th and 19th
SF’s FREE "Valencia Live" Monthly Street Party (June 2026)

Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Find the party ...

SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, June 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
SF's "Valencia Live" Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)

A free, monthly neighborhood celebration on Valencia Street with live music, dancing, art-making and more. Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the ...

Free Motorcycle Workshop Class: Help Rebuild a 1971 Honda (SF)
Thursday, June 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Scuderia
Free Motorcycle Workshop Class: Help Rebuild a 1971 Honda (SF)
Scuderia Tech Nights launches a free, hands-on motorcycle workshop series for all skill levels, focusing on a six-month top-end engine rebuild of a 1971 Honda motorcycle. The first session covers basic motorcycle anatomy, systems, safe workshop practices, and essential tools, with both lecture and hands-on ...
Brian Copeland’s The Waiting Period
Thursday, June 11 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP at themarsh.org or just show up at the door!
| The Marsh (San Francisco)
Brian Copeland’s The Waiting Period
Winner 2015 Theater Bay Area Award Outstanding Production of a Solo Play This show is an unrelenting look at a ten-day period in Copeland’s life—the mandatory ten-day waiting period before he could lay his hands on the newly purchased gun with which he planned to take ...

Friday, June 12

Coventry & Kaluza (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Friday, June 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Coventry & Kaluza (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Fri, Jun 12 | 11:00am – 11:30am Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 799 Howard St. San Francisco, CA This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm. Jamie Coventry is a harmonica addict and eccentric juggler. Natasha Kaluza is The Super Duper Hula Hooper. Together they are ...
“Drag Me Downtown” SF Pride Pop-Up Drag Show Series (2026)
Friday, June 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Ferry Building
"Drag Me Downtown" SF Pride Pop-Up Drag Show Series (2026)

Buckle up, buttercup! Drag Me Downtown, San Francisco’s signature pop-up drag show series, returns every Friday for Pride 2026! 4 Shows. 13 Performers. 100% San Francisco. Produced by the Downtown SF Partnership in collaboration with Bobby Friday—the creative force behind Haus of Friday—we’re celebrating year four with our ...Every Friday