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Bay Area Dance Week 2017: Free Events | April 21
Friday, April 21 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but some classes required RSVP.
| San Francisco Bay Area

UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus concerns, this event has been cancelled for 2020. You may still check the website to see if  there are any artists and organizations will offer a virtual event.  Dancers’ Group is pleased to announce the 22nd anniversary of Bay Area Dance Week, ...

9:00 amAnnual Oakland Tree Planting & Earth Day Celebration | East Bay  FREE
Green Film Festival: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Film Screening | SF
Friday, April 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:15 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
With exquisite cinematography, Death by a Thousand Cuts uses the character-driven murder investigation on the border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic to unpack the impacts of deforestation. The film interweaves the many sides of the story of Melaneo’s murder, a Dominican Park Ranger in the ...

All DayWin Tix: 2017 RoboGames | Alameda County Fairgrounds  WIN
Bay Area Dance Week Kick-Off: Rhythm & Motion | SF City Hall
Friday, April 21 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
Rhythm & Motion is a come as you are party because they believe that truly, anyone can dance. They offer fun, high energy dance-based workout classes for everyone. Come experience the spirit, expressiveness, and freedom of movement no matter your level or background. Bay Area Dance Week ...
All DayFree Admission Fridays at Lindsay Wildlife Experience | Walnut Creek  FREE*
*Free admission to all visitors on every third Friday.
Free Flower Friday | The Panhandle
Friday, April 21 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most events are free unless otherwise noted; some ask for donations or nominal charges.
| William McKinley Statue (The Panhandle)
The first Now! tradition. Brighten people’s days by giving them a simple flower on Friday, April 21, 2017. You get to experience the joy on people’s faces, and they get a beautiful flower to accompany them into their weekend. Meet at the McKinley Statue at 1 ...
“MiM0SA” Free EDM In-Store Performance & Album Release | Berkeley
Friday, April 21 – 4:20 pm - Ends at 5:20 pm | Cost: FREE | Mad Monk Center for Anachronistic Media
MiM0SA will be releasing his new album” Sinner/Saint” with you this Friday at 4:20pm. Join them for a free in-store performance. Founder of “FALSE iDOL MUZiK” and the “FUTURE TRiLL” movement, MiM0SA has made a name for himself as one of the underground pioneers of the west coast ...
“Environmental Films” Virtual Reality Hands-on Viewing | SF
Friday, April 21 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bayview Opera House
Did you ever think you could dive to the bottom or the oceans or stand with herds of animals? Experience virtual reality for yourself in this hands-on viewing of stunning new VR environmental films.
“3rd on Third” Earth Day 2017 Celebration & Free Smoothies | Bayview
Friday, April 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Bayview Opera House
The Bayview Opera House will be hosting their monthly, themed 3rd on Third: Earth Day. They are inviting the community to come test their strength on their rock climbing wall, enjoy live music by Audiopharmacy, sample free smoothie blends, interact with experimental virtual reality environments, and indulge in the arts activities. During the ...
“Off the Grid” Friday Night Food Truck Party | Fort Mason
Friday, April 21 – 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 ...

5:00 pmFriday Nights at OMCA: Night Market & Off the Grid | Oakland  $7.50*
*Half-price gallery admission for adults; ages 18 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
5:30 pm“Code Oakland” Screening & Solving Community Problems | Oakland  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
MoveAbout Theatre: Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” | Golden Gate Park
Friday, April 21 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Murphy Windmill

The Moveabout Theatre is so excited to present the 2017 production, William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” As with all MoveAbout Productions, be prepared to move about the beautiful Murphy Windmill from scene to scene. Admission is 100% free. The show dates and times are: Friday, April ...

SPCA 149th Birthday Celebration: Free Adoptions, Ice Cream & Wine | Mission Dist.
Friday, April 21 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required. Donations are highly encouraged.
| SF SPCA Adoption Center (Mission)
The San Francisco SPCA is celebrating its 149th birthday and inviting partygoers to join in the fun. On Friday, April 21, visit the SF SPCA’s Mission Campus Adoption Center from 6pm – 9pm for wine, nibbles from Et Volià, and treats from Smitten Ice Cream. ...
6:00 pmPresidio Sessions: New Music From Amaranth Quartet | The Presidio  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
6:30 pmEast Bay Climate Expo & “Before The Flood” Screening | Berkeley  $10*
*An RSVP is required.
7:00 pmLive Bluegrass Music | Oakland  FREE
7:00 pmWin Tix: Broadway Flipped: A Mixed Up Musical Theatre Cabaret | Verdi Club  WIN
7:00 pmFolked Friday: Free Folk Music Night | The Red Vic.  FREE
“Now Festival” Free Community Dinner | SF
Friday, April 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most events are free unless otherwise noted; some ask for donations or nominal charges.
| New Liberation Community Garden
Come and enjoy a free community dinner at New Liberation Community Garden. All are welcome. Dinner starts at 7 pm.
A.C.T.’s Fellowship Project: Orlando by Virginia Woolf | SF

The A.C.T. Fellowship Project of 2017 is proud to announce this year’s production of Orlando by Virginia Woolf, adapted by Sarah Ruhl. Space is limited; you must RSVP to reserve your seats at the show. Email elewis@act-sf.org to RSVP with your name and number of seats. ...

7:00 pmHella Funny Friday Comedy Night | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required
“The Climate Studio” Pop-Up Gallery Opening Party | SF Come and join a gallery opening party for the latest pop-up from “The Climate Studio.” This pop-up exhibit will feature original photos and works for purchase from Survival Media Agency’s renowned climate and protest coverage, with all proceeds benefiting their work. Come and meet the ...
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.
7:30 pmCommunity Reading Group | Green Apple Books  FREE
San Jose Bike Party: The Star Trek Ride
Friday, April 21 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret San Jose Location

San Jose Bike Party is a place to ride bikes, make friends, and have a good time every third Friday of each month at 8 pm. San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, but they are hidden in the suburban sprawl. It’s time ...Monthly

7:30 pmOpera Scenes Workshop | SF  FREE
8:00 pmWin Tix: Hungry Skinny: Sweaty Rawk n’ Roll | Great American Music Hall  WIN
8:00 pmComedy Soup: Music & Comedy Night | Oakland  FREE*
*RSVP is required for free admission

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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