SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back for 2026 ($10 Off Tix)
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SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back for 2026 ($10 Off Tix)
The historic San Francisco Mint turns into an all-new immersive haunted experience for 2026.
Outside Lands Alternative Guide: 50 Things to Do Around the Bay Instead (Aug. 7-9)
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Outside Lands Alternative Guide: 50 Things to Do Around the Bay Instead (Aug. 7-9)
Skip the crowds with 50 free, cheap and unique things to do around the Bay Area.
Secret Marin Mountain Summit Finally Opening to Public (After 30+ Years)
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
Secret Marin Mountain Summit Finally Opening to Public (After 30+ Years)
Off-limits for 30+ years, this 161-acre summit will join the King Mountain Open Space Preserve
Iconic Tartine Bakery Is Coming to Downtown SF
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink
Iconic Tartine Bakery Is Coming to Downtown SF
The famed bakery opens its fourth San Francisco location in a historic Financial District building
25+ Awesome Things to Do in SF Over Labor Day Weekend (2026)
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25+ Awesome Things to Do in SF Over Labor Day Weekend (2026)
Pack your long holiday weekend with redwood art fairs, free concerts, festivals, outdoor movies, and more.

Friday, August 7

“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’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

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 a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, August 7 – 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 ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, August 7 – 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

“Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)
Friday, August 7 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $21*
*Normally $26 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
| DNA Lounge
"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)

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 ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, August 7 – 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’s Thrilling New Play “R.O.I. (Return on Investment)” (Aug. 6-Sept. 6)
Friday, August 7 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $41*
*Tickets start at $41
| Creativity Theater
SF's Thrilling New Play "R.O.I. (Return on Investment)" (Aug. 6-Sept. 6)

In this bold new San Francisco Playhouse production, May Lee is a rising venture capitalist on the verge of becoming the youngest partner at her firm, if she can land a career-defining deal. Then she meets Willa McGovern, a brilliant young scientist with an idea ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, August 7 – 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 ...

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, August 7 – 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, August 7 – 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

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, August 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"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

Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, August 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
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$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, August 7 – 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

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, August 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs to life ...Monthly

3rd Annual Dancing Under the Lights: Free Street Party + Neon Velvet (San Rafael)
Friday, August 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown San Rafael
3rd Annual Dancing Under the Lights: Free Street Party + Neon Velvet (San Rafael)
3rd Annual Dancing Under the Lights A Night of Community, Music, Food, and Celebration! Friday, August 7, 2026 5p-9p Fourth St from A Street to Lootens Place Join us for a fun filled evening in downtown San Rafael this summer as we host our annual event, “Dancing Under The Lights”! Prepare to ...
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, August 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, August 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

Free Opening Night Art Celebration for “Behind the Curtain” (YBCA)
Friday, August 7 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Opening Night Art Celebration for “Behind the Curtain” (YBCA)
Join us for an opening night celebration of GaHee Park’s solo exhibition exploring sexuality, mortality, fantasy, identity, and alienation through Park’s surrealist lens. Meet the artist and curator, enjoy custom cocktails at our themed cash bar, and be among the first to see new work at ...
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, August 7 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly

San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival 2026 (Fort Mason)
Friday, August 7 – 6:15 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15-$75
| Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival 2026 (Fort Mason)

Zaccho Dance Theatre and Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture present the Seventh Biennial San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival, a three-day showcase of aerial dance, circus arts, and gravity-defying performances. The weekend brings 15 choreographers, 6 youth companies, and 20 films to Fort Mason, ...

San Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026
Friday, August 7 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fireworks can be seen for free outside Municipal Stadium.
| San Jose Municipal Stadium
San Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026

The San Jose Giants will once again light up the skies during the 2026 season. All Friday Night Fireworks are sponsored by Excite Credit Union, and will each have their own special musical theme! See the full list of fireworks games for 2026 season. All ...

Immersive 1890s Circus Cabaret: The Soiled Dove w/ Joan Baez (Alameda)
Friday, August 7 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: $74*
*https://www.tixr.com/groups/vaudevire
| Radium Runway
Immersive 1890s Circus Cabaret: The Soiled Dove w/ Joan Baez (Alameda)
The Soiled Dove returns for an all-new season beneath the waterfront Tortona Big Top at Radium Runway in Alameda. Set in 1890s San Francisco, this immersive theatrical experience combines live music, world-class circus arts, comedy, storytelling, cocktails, and optional three-course dining into one unforgettable evening. Guests ...
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, August 7 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)

San Francisco Bike Party  (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on ...Monthly

Circus Æternus: 15+ DJs, Carnival Games, Silent Disco + Live Art Party (The Midway)
Friday, August 7 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 am | Cost: $29*
*General Admission
| The Midway
Circus Æternus: 15+ DJs, Carnival Games, Silent Disco + Live Art Party (The Midway)
Circus Æternus Fri Aug 7 · 9pm–late · The Midway SF · 21+ 15+ DJs across a Big Top main stage, a Carousel Downtempo room, and a Silent Disco outdoor area. Circus acts, fortune teller, carnival games, live art by DUSER. Tickets are on Luma → https://lu.ma/circus-aeternus RSVP here so ...

Saturday, August 8

Second Saturdays at Union Square: ‘Round the World (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Second Saturdays at Union Square: ‘Round the World (SF)
Celebrate the vibrant cultures of the Pacific at this free, family-friendly event! Enjoy an afternoon filled with dynamic traditional and contemporary dance, island music, cultural performances, and community spirit presented by the stewards and cultural partners of the Pacific Islander Cultural District. Experience the rich diversity of ...
25th Annual Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival (Oakland)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Laurel District Association
25th Annual Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival (Oakland)
The annual festival brings together 17,000+ people to MacArthur Boulevard. We celebrate the immense talent and diverse culture of our Laurel, our Oakland, and our Bay Area community. Join us on Saturday, August 8th 2026 as we come together to celebrate the 25th Annual Laurel StreetFair ...
SF’s “Pistahan” 2026 (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
SF's "Pistahan" 2026 (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Pistahan (Day 1) Sat, Aug 8 11:00am – 5:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA This program occurs on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9. Visit the Pistahan website for complete schedule. The 33rd annual Pistahan is the region’s premiere showcase of Filipino and ...
Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)
Saturday, August 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)

Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Check out live music, performances, free activities and games, vendors, and more! Live On Larkin 2026 2nd Saturdays, July – December 2026 | 12p – 5p Larkin St. & Eddy St., ...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Live in Concert (August 8-9)
Saturday, August 8 – 1:00 pm | Cost: $80*
*$80 2nd Tier; $155 Prime Orchestra
| Davies Symphony Hall
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Live in Concert (August 8-9)

After seven films, it all comes down to this: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 will grace the screen once more – this time in concert! The characters you love are back, battling villains and protecting Hogwarts™ from Voldemort™ himself. Hear a live symphony orchestra ...