Oakland to Transform Vacant Lot Into $16.9M Waterfront Park
Brand New, New Parks, Oakland, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
Oakland to Transform Vacant Lot Into $16.9M Waterfront Park
A new 7-acre park with bay views, play areas, and trails is set to open in 2027.
"The Bay Lights" Returns After 3 Years Dark
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Reopening, San Francisco
"The Bay Lights" Returns After 3 Years Dark
Coming March 20, 2026 - The $11M rebuild restores the 1.8-mile Bay Bridge light installation
Bay Area Oceanfront State Park Could Triple in Size
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
Bay Area Oceanfront State Park Could Triple in Size
Pigeon Point, Mount Diablo, Big Basin and other state parks set for major expansion.
Viral Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka to Lead SF Cherry Blossom Parade
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco
Viral Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka to Lead SF Cherry Blossom Parade
SF’s Cherry Blossom Festival returns April 11-19, with the Grand Parade set for April 19 from Civic Center to Japantown.
San Francisco April Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco April Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Here's a round-up of April's best events including Easter celebrations, Cherry Blossom Festivals & more!

Monday, March 23, 2026

9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
9:30 am   VC & Founders Breakfast by Founders Bay × You.com   $19
6:00 pm   SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)   FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
7:00 pm   Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)   FREE*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
7:00 pm   Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:00 pm   “Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
8:00 pm   Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
8:00 pm   Musical Gumbo 2: Flavors of the World   $25.50*
*$25.50 - $48.10

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Monday, March 23

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, March 23 – 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

Tuesday, March 24

The MBA Tour San Francisco (2026)
Tuesday, March 24 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free! Walk-ins Welcome!
| Merchants Exchange Club
The MBA Tour San Francisco (2026)
Fast-track your career with a graduate business degree! Meet Top business schools and learn about their MBA programs at our upcoming free event. The MBA Tour San Francisco Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 5:30p – 9p The Merchants Exchange Club, 75 Leidesdorff St, SF FREE – Register Now This event ...
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, March 24 – 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, March 24 – 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

FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, March 24 – 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

SFO Museum Free Tour: “Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective”
Tuesday, March 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| SFO
SFO Museum Free Tour: "Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective"

Join us for a tour of “Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective.” As the exhibition is located post-security in Terminal 2, this is an opportunity to see the exhibition without a flight ticket. Visitors will be required to fill out a form and abide ...Every Tuesday

Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Karaoke & Watch Party (Oakland)
Tuesday, March 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $7*
*RSVP required, use code FUNCHEAPSF for $2 off
| LUX Oakland
Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Karaoke & Watch Party (Oakland)
Join us at Lux for a Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special Watch Party + Karaoke Night celebrating the show that raised a generation. Whether you grew up blasting Hannah Montana CDs, memorizing every episode, or secretly wishing you had a double life as a pop ...
“MJ: The Musical” Live at SF’s Historic Orpheum (March 24 – April 5)
Tuesday, March 24 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $59 | Orpheum Theatre
"MJ: The Musical" Live at SF's Historic Orpheum (March 24 - April 5)
Created by Tony Award-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond Michael Jackson’s singular moves and signature sound, offering a rare glimpse at the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. It’s electrified over 5 million people globally on ...
The Bay Agenda: Landlord & Tenant Law with Your Legal Rights
Tuesday, March 24 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| KALW
The Bay Agenda: Landlord & Tenant Law with Your Legal Rights
Join expert attorneys to learn how the law works for renters and landlords. Bring your questions & share your perspectives live & in person. Join us for a live, in-person recording of Your Legal Rights, KALW’s long-running weekly program that helps Bay Area residents understand how the law works in ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, March 24 – 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, March 25

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, March 25 – 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

FREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, March 25 – 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, March 25 – 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 ...

The Science Scoop: David Julius
Wednesday, March 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This is a FREE lecture open to the general public, and all are welcome. No tickets or registration needed.
| Byers Auditorium, Genentech Hall
The Science Scoop: David Julius
The Talk From Peppers to Peppermints: how spices helped unlock the secrets of pain sensation The Science Scoop Please join us for the next session of The Science Scoop, a quarterly public lecture series hosted by UCSF Basic Sciences. Discovery for ALL! We invite you to learn about how ...

Thursday, March 26

SF’s $10 “Booze School” Bulleit Whiskey Tasting at Underdogs Cantina
Thursday, March 26 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 6:45 pm | Cost: $11.99*
*$11.99 (fees included) - Grab a friend and get 2 tickets for $17.49 only (fees included)
| Underdogs Cantina
SF’s $10 “Booze School” Bulleit Whiskey Tasting at Underdogs Cantina
Discover the art of whiskey! Perfect for whiskey enthusiasts and those looking to expand their palate. San Francisco Booze School Monthly at 6pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St., San Francisco Get Tickets – $11.99 $16.99 (fees included) – $5 off w/ code CHEAPBOOZE Grab a friend and get 2 tickets ...
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, March 26 – 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

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, March 26 – 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

Cobb’s Free 2026 Comedy Nights (“Get it?!” Gameshow)
Cobb's Free 2026 Comedy Nights ("Get it?!" Gameshow)

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 “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, March 26 – 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

H Mart Dublin’s Grand Opening
Thursday, March 26 – 10:00 am | | 7884 Dublin Blvd
H Mart Dublin's Grand Opening
It’s finally happening, Dublin! After all the anticipation, H Mart is opening at last and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you!⁠ Grand Opening Date: March 26, 2026⁠ Time: 10:00 AM⁠ Location: 7884 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568⁠ ⁠ Join us for special giveaways, exclusive promotions, and explore our brand-new ...
“SOMA Nights” Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)
Thursday, March 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Folsom St. (between 6th-12th)
"SOMA Nights" Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)

Join us for regular monthly art, food and cultural events on Folsom St (Between 6th-12th). Over 20 business participating, pop-up vendors, performances & street activations. SOMA Nights aims to foster a sense of community by connecting residents and local businesses during the Folsom Streetscape Project ...Monthly

Bits, Beats and Bread- Comedy, Music and Bread
Thursday, March 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Suggested donation $10, no drink minimum
| Thorough Bread and Pastry
Bits, Beats and Bread- Comedy, Music and Bread
Comedy. Music. Bread. What more do you need? Bits, Beats & BREAD is back March 26 at Thorough Bread & Pastry right by Church Muni. Live beats start at 7, comedy at 7:30. Comics from Luigi the Musical, Punchline, Cobb’s, NPR, Grindr, your mom’s house, and ...

Friday, March 27

SF’s 2026 “Men Having Babies” Surrogacy Conference & Expo (March 27-29)
SF's 2026 "Men Having Babies" Surrogacy Conference & Expo (March 27-29)

MHB is returning to California with our comprehensive conference format offering everything you need to know and everyone you need to meet to start your parenting journey! Known for its unbiased, comprehensive conferences for gay men, the nonprofit Men Having Babies (MHB) returns to for ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, March 27 – 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 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

“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 ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, March 27 – 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