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Friday, July 15

11:00 amBe Silly With The Pi Clowns | Yerba Buena Gardens  FREE
12:00 pmPeople in Plazas: Free R&B/Soul Concert | SF  FREE
All DayFree Admission Fridays at Lindsay Wildlife Experience | Walnut Creek  FREE*
*Free admission to all visitors on every third Friday.
12:00 pmRooftop Garden Concert: Steel Drum | Oakland  FREE
1:00 pmAll About Reptiles Workshop | Hayward  FREE
“Shape” Tech Expo 2016: Amazing Robots, AI, Virtual Reality | AT&T Park
Friday, July 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use the passcode MUOTSF for a free ticket + $25 food voucher Otherwise, $50-250
| Oracle Park

If you’re interested in tech and innovation, then AT&T’s brand new “Shape” Tech Expo will be perfect for you. Browse over 50 tech exhibits, listen to speakers like Jared Leto and Nate Silver and explore robots, smart cities, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and the latest groundbreaking technology on Friday, ...

Actor-Comedian John Leguizamo’s Graphic Novel Memoir Signing and Q&A | Berkeley
Friday, July 15 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Books Inc. (Shattuck)
Award winning actor, writer, comedian John Leguizamo will sign his new book Ghetto Klown, a graphic novel that lays bare his early years in blue-collar Queens, his salvation through acting and writing, and his colorful career trajectory. He brings us onto the sets of his films ...

Discover Fillmore: An Interactive Walking Tour | SF
Friday, July 15 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Center Plaza
The Fillmore is a neighborhood rich with amazing stories, fascinating characters, and hidden gems. Discover historic sites and modern-day storefronts by sight, sound, touch, and interaction with locals. Let a community member give you the inside scoop into the history and community stories. They plan on making ...
5:00 pmFree Family Dinner & Movie | SF  FREE
“Off the Grid” Friday Night Food Truck Party | Fort Mason
Friday, July 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but bring some cash for food purchases.
| Fort Mason Center

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...

Friday Nights at the de Young | Golden Gate Park

Visit James Turrell’s Three Gems in the Osher Sculpture Garden during its optimal viewing time—at sunset. Plus live music, art making activities and a double film screening. All free and open to the public Every Friday

“EagleWolfSnake” Indie-Rock Pre-party: Live Music, Free Beer & T-shirt | SF
Friday, July 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free. Donations are accepted.
| Fleet Wood
They are hosting an official pre-party for EagleWolfSnake. Happy Hour goes late, from 6-9 pm, featuring one of their favorites CDCM. He’ll be turnin’ tables & makin’ booties shake from 7:30-8:30 pm. Also playing an electronic acoustic hybrid set Lungs and Limbs. There will be a free ...
“No Touching” Arrested Development Art Show | SF
Friday, July 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Heron Arts
The Beehive Society is honored to present “No Touching: Arrested Development Art Show.” They have invited an amazing group of artists to create an original piece of art honoring the Bluth family. Grab your blue paint, hard-boiled eggs and a little something that says “leather daddy” ...
East Bay “Pokemon Go” Meet Up | Oakland
Friday, July 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Jack London Square is hosting the East Bay Pokemon Go Meetup to coincide with Jack’s Night Market this Friday. Meetup at the Webster Palm Plaza (between Bocanova & Heinold’s) For Pokémon trainers, it is a must have to come out to Oakland and catch ‘em all. Jack ...
6:00 pmJazz Pianist Max Chanowitz | PianoFight  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
Livewire: New Bold Artist Exhibit Opening Reception | The Midway Gallery The Midway Gallery presents Livewire, a group exhibition by The Midway’s Art Director, Kelsey Marie Issel and abstract artist and curator, Carly Ivan Garcia. The show consists of six artists whose practices capture the spirit of raw energy igniting a livewire and an amplified use of vivid colors, ...
The Final “Jack’s Night Market” of 2016 | Jack London Square
Friday, July 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square

> EVENT UPDATE: This event is no longer taking place. Enjoy a captivating evening of merriment and verve—with an eclectic mix of local makers, music, tasty eats, eccentric fun and an exciting array of quirky entertainment and surprises at Jack’s Night Market. Jack’s Night Market ...

Free Harbor Tours: USS Potomac & Giant Cranes | Port of Oakland
Friday, July 15 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Jack London Square

Take a free 90-minute narrated harbor tour (May to October). Visitors will learn about the Port, its operations and economic impact on the region. Harbor tours provide a unique vantage point because marine terminals are closed to the public. The excursions are a great way to ...

Marvin Gaye Inspired Showcase: What’s “Still” Going On? | Berkeley
Friday, July 15 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| The Center for Faith and Justice
A one-of-a-kind artistic showcase, where multi-talented artists from all over the Bay Area will perform a call in response to Marvin Gaye’s prophetic, “What’s Going On” album with an event entitled, ”What’s Still Going On?” Free, but an RSVP is required. They will be addressing many of the same ...
Free Beach Concert: Santana | Santa Cruz
Friday, July 15 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Gregg Rolie is responsible for co-founding two phenomenally popular super groups—Santana and Journey. In 1998 the world-class keyboardist-vocalist-producer was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame as part of the original Santana band. His incredible singing talents will forever be immortalized by his unforgettable ...
6:30 pmFree Moonlight Movies: The Muppets Movie | Danville  FREE
East Bay Burner Social | Oakland
Friday, July 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE

> EVENT UPDATE: This event is no longer taking place. East Bay Burners are a group of Burning Man devotees who all live around the East Bay and get together monthly to talk, exchange ideas, teach, learn and have fun. The East Bay Burner Social ...

7:00 pmLaborFest 2016: “Free Trade” Effect on Emigration, Worker & Human Rights | SF  FREE
Whack-a-Trump Piñata Smash Party | SF
Friday, July 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Treehouse Space
Treehouse Space is a collective and creativity hub in Chinatown. And we can tell where their politics lie as they have special ordered Donald Trump pinatas so anyone can get their frustration out by whacking the Donald out of Trump. And if that’s not enough, then they ...
7:00 pmBicycle Art Salon | Oakland  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required by contacting the organizers via email to bicycleartsalon@gmail.com or phone at 510-230-8270.
7:00 pmWin Tix: 2016 Fiestas Fridas: Double Feature Film & Multi-Media Performance | SF  WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets to one of the films and performances on Friday, July 15th, Saturday, July 16th (7-9:30pm, doors open at 6pm), or Sunday, July 17th (3-5:30 pm, doors at 2pm)
7:00 pmF*ckFest IX: $5 Punk Festival | East Bay  $5
7:05 pmWin Tix: Oakland A’s vs. Toronto Blue Jays | Oakland  WIN
7:30 pmWin Tix: A Tribute To Kenny Rogers & Friends | East Bay  WIN
Chillarious: Comedy, Wine & Mattresses | Berkeley
Friday, July 15 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Savvy Rest Natural Bedroom
“Chillarious” is the only comedy showcase where you can enjoy the Bay Area’s best comedic talent while lounging luxuriously on the Bay Area’s most comfortable mattresses and pillows at Savvy Rest Natural Bedroom in Berkeley. Admission is free and some drinks will be provided, but you ...

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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