SF's Historic 118-Year-Old Music Venue Hits the Market
Bars, Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco
SF's Historic 118-Year-Old Music Venue Hits the Market
Century-old Hotel Utah Saloon, known for live music, is searching for its next owner.
CA Swaps Welcome Signs for Giant Photo-Worthy Monuments
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Travel
CA Swaps Welcome Signs for Giant Photo-Worthy Monuments
The iconic signs are out, and giant wildlife-themed monuments are in.
San Francisco August Festivals & Street Fairs
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco August Festivals & Street Fairs
SF's big festivals for August including Jerry Day, Pistahan Parade, Castro Carnival & more!
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils First of 2026 Lineup
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils First of 2026 Lineup
Annual free festival in Golden Gate Park just announced the first 20 artists at the 2026 festival, taking place October 2-4, 2026
SF's Long-Awaited Downtown Jollibee Finally Opens July 31
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink
SF's Long-Awaited Downtown Jollibee Finally Opens July 31
After nearly six years of delays, the Filipino fast food favorite is finally ready

Wednesday, July 29

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, July 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

FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (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. ...

Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (“Get it?!” Gameshow)
Secret Guest List: Cobb's Free 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 ...

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

People in Plazas: Latin Concert | SF
Wednesday, July 29 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 555 California
People in Plazas: Latin Concert | SF

This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...

People in Plazas: Western Americana Folk Concert | SF
Wednesday, July 29 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 405 Howard St.
People in Plazas: Western Americana Folk Concert | SF

This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...

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

“Howl at the Moon” Hike at Jack London State Historic Park (North Bay)
Wednesday, July 29 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $15 | Jack London State Historic Park
"Howl at the Moon" Hike at Jack London State Historic Park (North Bay)
This rare midweek evening hike ventures to the summit of Jack London State Historic Park under the rising Buck Moon. At the height of summer, July’s Buck Moon is named for the time when deer are growing new antlers in velvet, a sign of seasonal strength. ...

Thursday, July 30

Lunchtime Concert w/ Local Sirens (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, July 30 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Lunchtime Concert w/ Local Sirens (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thu, Jul 30 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and Women’s Audio Mission bring Local Sirens to the Gardens for an afternoon of dynamic music. WAM’s Local Sirens is an all-ages performance series that ...
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, July 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 NightWednesday & ...Every Thursday

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, July 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 NightWednesday & ...Every Thursday

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, July 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

St. Vincent Live with the San Francisco Symphony (SF)
Thursday, July 30 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $139*
*Tickets start at $139 (while supplies last)
| Davies Symphony Hall
St. Vincent Live with the San Francisco Symphony (SF)
St. Vincent’s First-Ever Orchestral Performances with the San Francisco Symphony. A Limited Run Shows. St. Vincent has been regarded as one of the most innovative and fascinating presences in modern music for nearly 20 years, constantly reinventing her audio and visual personae over the course of ...
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (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. ...

Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, July 30 – 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

People in Plazas: Hawaiian Concert | SF
Thursday, July 30 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rincon Center
People in Plazas: Hawaiian Concert | SF

This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...

People in Plazas: Modern Pop / Rock Concert | SF
Thursday, July 30 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 303 Second Street
People in Plazas: Modern Pop / Rock Concert | SF

This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, July 30 – 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 ...

Free “Lips by fnnch” Sculpture Opening Party + Free Pro Portraits (SF)
Thursday, July 30 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | South Beach Harbor
Free "Lips by fnnch" Sculpture Opening Party + Free Pro Portraits (SF)
Join Big Art Loop, in partnership with Port of San Francisco, for the grand unveiling of Lips, a sculpture by fnnch. Lips is the newest work to join Big Art Loop – Portside. Free Professional Portraits will be offered in front of the sculpture, as well ...
Free Writers’ Open Mic + BYOB Night for a Cause (826 Valencia)
Thursday, July 30 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Ages 21+
| 826 Valencia
Free Writers’ Open Mic + BYOB Night for a Cause (826 Valencia)
826 Valencia: A nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced students ages six to eighteen with their creative and expository writing skills. Thirst Draft: A Writing event for everyone! Show up, get the prompt, and spend time writing alone or with friends. Then, sign up to read your piece on ...
Pollinating the Possible: Art Closing Party + Free Entry (SF)
Thursday, July 30 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP | Donations Accepted
| KALW
Pollinating the Possible: Art Closing Party + Free Entry (SF)
Join CreatingAS1, the art team of Sara Corbett and Aaron Haldiman, for a harvest of works cultivated during their regenerative art residency Celebrate community, creativity, and civic imagination at the artist reception for Pollinating the Possible, a collaboration between KALW Public Media and CreatingAS1. Throughout this three-month ...
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
Thursday, July 30 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted | Indoors RSVP Event! Space is limited!
| Ukiah High School (Cafetorium)
"San Francisco Mime Troupe" Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...

Friday, July 31

Free “Where’s Waldo” Scavenger Hunt: 26 Shops + Prizes (July 1-31)
Friday, July 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free & All ages
| Rockridge
Free "Where’s Waldo" Scavenger Hunt: 26 Shops + Prizes (July 1-31)

Families, book lovers, and local shopping enthusiasts are invited to spend July searching for one of the world’s most recognizable characters as Where’s Waldo? Local returns to Oakland’s Rockridge District from July 1–31. Presented by the Rockridge District Association in partnership with Pegasus Books and ...

2026 Thrive City Pickleball Tournament (July 31-Aug 1)
Friday, July 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch. $75 per player ($150 per team) to participate in doubles. Free to watch.
| Thrive City
2026 Thrive City Pickleball Tournament (July 31-Aug 1)
Thrive City hosts their 2026 Pickleball Doubles Tournament open to players of all skill levels and ages 19+. The event takes place over two days, with co-ed doubles on Friday and men’s and women’s doubles on Saturday. Registration costs $75 per player and is required ...
Unique Derique (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Friday, July 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
Unique Derique (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Fri, Jul 31 | 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. A beloved Bay Area institution, Unique Derique is a prince among clowns, an internationally esteemed performer who has honed a singular blend ...
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, July 31 – 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

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, July 31 – 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’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, July 31 – 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