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Friday, May 6

Ketchup & Mustard Portraits: Art-To-Go | Zog’s Dogs
Friday, May 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Zog's Dogs
Come on down to Zog’s Dogs on Friday May 6th from 12pm-2:30pm to get your portrait painted in, of all things, ketchup and mustard. The ketchup and mustard is bound with a clear preservant so you can hang your masterpiece above the mantel or in the ...
4:00 pmAcademy of Art’s Epidemic Film Festival | Civic Center  FREE*
*RSVP here: http://www.academyart.edu/050611-epidemic-film-festival.html
Free Exhibit Day @ de Young Museum | Olmec: Ancient Mexico May 6th is the final date of this free admission offer. Normally it costs about $25 to visit the de Young Museum and see the special exhibits. But from March 25 through May 6, 2011 you can see Olmec: Colossal Masterworks of Ancient Mexico for free ...

Reception: Designer for The Residents | Oakland
Friday, May 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Johansson Projects
Johansson Projects presents an exhibition of LP cover production art, promotional photos, drawings, scratch-board illustrations, and digital imagery from the archives of Homer Flynn. As principal designer for the internationally acclaimed music, video and performance group, The Residents, Flynn will be exhibiting both professional and ...
Friday Nights at the de Young | Golden Gate Park Enjoy an evening of music celebrating Veracruz by SonRisas,folkloric dance of Tabasco by Ensambles Ballet Folklórico de San Francisco, live contemporary dance and live painting, by The Tea Dancers/Ballet de la Compasión, sounds of DJ EKG, In the navel of the moon projections, art making ...
6:00 pmHusband & Wife Show of Comics & Paintings | Mission  FREE
Meat Market – Artwork for Carnivores | Mission
Friday, May 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pot + Pantry
‘Meat Market’ – a solo art show from Alyson Thomas of Drywell Art – is debuting in all its meaty glory at an opening reception at Pot + Pantry on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 6:00-9:00 pm. The show will feature all original, all new, ...
Good Neighbor: A Laugh Gone Viral | Mill Valley
Friday, May 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration is recommended.
| Mill Valley Public Library
On Friday, May 6, the Mill Valley Public Library will welcome Los Angeles-based sketch comedy group Good Neighbor for an evening of laughter and levity. The group’s brand of good-natured comedy has found a home online, where many of its videos have become viral hits ...
7:00 pmBright Before Us: A New Novel By Local Author | Green Apple Books  FREE
7:00 pmProcedural: A Show of Instruction-based Works | Oakland  FREE
30 Years of Thrasher Magazine: Skateboarding Photo Show | Mission Dist.
Friday, May 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required for guestlist, otherwise come and wait in line
| ArtNowSF Gallery
To celebrate their 30th anniversary, Thrasher Magazine hosts an opening reception for “Love + Guts” a retrospective art and photography show of skateboarding from 1981-2011. This never-before-assembled collection includes a who’s who of skating’s best and features original art, un-seen outtakes and classic photos ...
All Over Coffee Artist Paul Madonna | The Booksmith
Friday, May 6 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Booksmith
Paul Madonna considers his art, his imagination, his thoughts, and how he works, in a rare “behind-the-scenes’ talk (with video). Starting in his hometown of San Francisco and traveling to cities such as Paris, Rome, Buenos Aires and Tokyo, Paul Madonna offers his second body ...
8:00 pmCulture Swap Meet & Dance Party | CELLspace  $5
Superhero Costume Party Art Opening | Lower Haight
Friday, May 6 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | D-Structure San Francisco
D-structure San Francisco x Society6 presents “Superheroes” featuring works from a legion of Society6 Artists. Prizes for those who show up dressed as superheroes. Limited Edition prints and other goodies for those who dress up. Best costume gets a special prize. All those who RSVP ...
2nd Annual Pajama Jam Dance Party | Mezzanine Dirtybird is hosting their 2nd Annual Springtime Pajama Jam at the Mezzanine with the full dirtybird DJ crew – J. Phlip, Justin Martin, Claude VonStroke, Christian Martin and Worthy. Free admission before 11pm to anyone wearing pajamas Dirtybird 2nd Annual Springtime Pajama Jam $20 Admission $10 Admission with RSVP FREE ...
10:00 pmBikes & Beats Dance Party with Party Ben | SoMa  $6*
*$6 in advance. $10 at the door.

Every Friday

Free Bad-Ass Morning Workout: Conquer SF’s Hills | Every Friday
Every Friday – 6:30 am | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
Free Bad-Ass Morning Workout: Conquer SF's Hills | Every Friday
Every Friday morning at 6:30 am, gather at a different San Francisco hill for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city. The hills change each week (it might be Alamo Square, Moraga Steps, Twin Peaks, Lombard…), but expect ...
CANCELLED: Friday Farmers Market & Bazaar | UN Plaza
Every Friday – All Day | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
CANCELLED: Friday Farmers Market & Bazaar | UN Plaza
UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus concerns, this event has been cancelled temporarily. Every Friday from 7am to 4pm, UN Plaza will feature the best of San Francisco. Grab fresh fruits and veggies, buy gifts from local vendors, and grab lunch at delicious food stalls representing cuisine from ...
Free “Oysters on the Half Shell” Fridays | El Rio
Free "Oysters on the Half Shell" Fridays | El Rio
El Rio, a neighborhood dive in the deep Mission, gives away free Oysters on the half shell from local folks in Tomales Bay, every Friday at 5:30 pm. Arrive on time, they go fast. And get your drink on with happy hour on Friday from 5-8 pm ...
Big Mood Comedy: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Friday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Legionnaire Saloon
Big Mood Comedy: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show | Oakland
Big Mood Comedy is an intimate standup comedy show featuring the best local and touring comics every Friday upstairs at Oakland’s very own Legionnaire Saloon. Hosted by Hayley Beacon, Jordan Thewlis, and Jeff Dean. Free cookies. Please note that from February 7th, the shows happens every Friday ...
“HellaFunny Fridays” Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa
Every Friday – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP or $10 at the Door
| Trademark and Copyright
"HellaFunny Fridays" Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa
San Francisco has one of the best underground comedy scenes in America. Come check out some of the Bay’s best rising comics at HellaFunny’s weekly stand-up comedy show “HellaFunny Fridays.” HellaFunny Fridays Every Friday at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Trademark and Copyright, 1123 Folsom Stree (and 7th St.), SF FREE ...
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies | Skylark Bar
Every Friday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skylark Bar
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies | Skylark Bar
Join Hunny Bunny and Her Hot Toddies for Mischief at the Skylark Bar every Friday at 8 pm. Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies Every Friday | 8 pm Skylark Bar, 3089 16th St, SF, CA FREE Enjoy drinks, dancing, DJs and more at this free ...
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse | Mutiny Radio
Every Friday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: $10 | Mutiny Radio
Pamtastic's Comedy Clubhouse | Mutiny Radio
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse on Mutiny Radio is a free comedy show every Friday from 8-11 pm at Mutiny Radio on the corner of 21st and Florida in the deep Mission District. Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse Every Friday | 8-10 pm Mutiny Radio, 2781 21st Street, SF, CA $10 Over 25 of San ...
“Best of SF” Stand-Up Comedy Night | SF
Every Friday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:20 pm | Cost: $5*
*Get tickets for $5 with promo code FUNCHEAP. Otherwise, tickets are $15.
| The Variety Preview Room / The Hobart Building
"Best of SF" Stand-Up Comedy Night | SF
Check out a fresh line-up of SF’s comics every Friday at 8 pm at the beautiful Variety Preview Theater in downtown SF’s iconic Hobart Building. Funcheap Deal: Get tickets for $5 with promo code FUNCHEAP. Otherwise, tickets are $15. Located in the iconic Hobart Building, right next ...
Jazz at The Atlas Cafe | SF
Every Friday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Just tip the musicians.
| Atlas Cafe
Jazz at The Atlas Cafe | SF
Jazz at The Atlas is a weekly jazz residency with five rotating jazz bands. Music is always free, though tipping is encouraged. Closed for Thanksgiving holiday. Updated 1/20/2020 – Event info last checked via website.
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Friday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
| The Basement
"The Setup" Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
Friday Night Outdoor Roller Skate DJ Party: “Midnight Rollers” | SF
Every Friday – 8:45 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
Friday Night Outdoor Roller Skate DJ Party: "Midnight Rollers" | SF
Strap on your skates and roller disco around the city at the Midnight Rollers Friday Night Skate party. This weekly skate (as long as it’s not raining or during Burning Man) hits up San Francisco’s main attractions, all while blasting their own beats from two jogging strollers ...
SF Beer Olympics: Beer Pong, Flip Cup & $2 Beers | North Beach
SF Beer Olympics: Beer Pong, Flip Cup & $2 Beers | North Beach
Meet and compete against locals, travelers, couch surfers, au pairs, and hostelers. Games are free to play (including flip cup, beer pong and relays) and many weeks they have themed events for holidays, or just because. Get 6 drink coupons for $1 each. Use coupons before ...
“Comedy Soup”: Music, Comedy, Free Wine & Popcorn | Oakland
"Comedy Soup": Music, Comedy, Free Wine & Popcorn | Oakland
Comedy Soup is Oakland’s very own little Stand-Up house show that features top local and touring comics, complimentary Wine and popcorn and musical guests from a variety of styles. Past guests have appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, Viceland, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Conan, Colbert & Corden. In November ...
“The Function” SF’s Newest Hip-Hop Dance Party | Milk Bar
Every Friday – 10:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm
| Milk Bar
"The Function" SF's Newest Hip-Hop Dance Party | Milk Bar
Come party at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Haight for a early 2000s hip-hop and R&B club bangers. DJ Beats Me plays everything from Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, Lil Jon, Mac Dre, Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, Notorious B.I.G., Rihanna, SOB X RBE, Usher, Robin ...
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy | SF
Every Friday – 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP via Eventbrite
| Stagewerx Theatre
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy | SF
EndGames Improv is bringing something new to the genre, what could turn out to be a very hot affair (in that release of tension, funny kind of way) with “Your F!#&ed Up Relationship.” “YFUR” is an entirely improvised comedy show inspired by stories of your own ...
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