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Friday, January 5

Conquer SF’s Hills: Free Bad-Ass Friday AM Workout
Friday, January 5 – 6:30 am | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco

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 ...Every Friday

7:30 amBootstrappers: Business Plan On A 3×5 Card | Palo Alto  $5*
*$5 in advance, or $10 at the door.
All DayFree Admission Day | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History  FREE
All DayHistory Museum: Free First Fridays | Redwood City  FREE
11:00 amTimbuk2 First Fridays Free Factory Tour | San Francisco  FREE*
*Free tours take place on the First Friday of the month, and tickets are required. Tours are limited to 20 people.
3:00 pmDash & Dot: Real Programmable Robots for Play | South SF  FREE*
*free
3:00 pm“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
CANCELLED: “Oakland First Fridays” Block Party
Friday, January 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th

This event has been cancelled due to the predicted rain. Check out First Fridays for other events. Monthly

5:00 pm“Impressions by Land: New Encaustic Paintings” Exhibit | Oakland  FREE
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl | SF
Friday, January 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

6:00 pmThe New Parkway’s Artist Showcase | Oakland  FREE*
*Mention funcheapsf for Beer and Bites deal
6:00 pm“Persistence of Light” Opening Reception | Oakland  FREE
$5 First Friday at Chabot Space & Science Center | Oakland Hills
Friday, January 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*From 6-10pm enjoy $5 admission to the Center. There is no pre-registration for First Fridays.
| Chabot Space & Science Center

January: Rockets and Robotics Friday, January 5, 2018 6-10pm Blast off! It’s rocket science this First Friday at Chabot. Learn what it takes to launch a rocket into space, operate a robot, and even how to make a rocket from things in your pantry! Meet local rocketeers and ...Monthly

Oakland Art Murmur | First Fridays Art Walk
Friday, January 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly

“Batch Made Market” Artisan Food | SF
Friday, January 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Forage Kitchen

UPDATE: Due to COVID this event is postponed until further notice. This is your monthly chance to come see and taste what’s cooking at Forage Kitchen. Your favorite chefs are in the kitchen, and you can walk through and taste their favorite new recipes. Plus ...Monthly

6:00 pm“Things Change: Soft Sculptures & Stop Motion” Opening Reception | Oakland  FREE
“It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” Pub Quiz & Standup Comedy Night | SF
Friday, January 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but there's a $5 suggested donation. RSVP for reserved seating
| Milk Bar
Do you love It’s Sunny in Philadelphia? Well, prove it, jabroni. Come to the trivia night and claim the title of #1 Fan. Along with dozens of challenging questions, laugh it up with hilarious stand-up comedy in between each round. It’s free, but there’s a $5 suggested ...
7:00 pmNew Books on American Political & Cultural Climate: Reading & Discussion | SF  FREE
7:00 pmSouth First Fridays Art Walk | San Jose  FREE
San Francisco Bike Party: Birthday Ride | First Fridays
Friday, January 5 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)

Celebrate with us for our annual exaltation of all things “Bike” and “Party”. Because it’s our birthday, we will be selling off our 2016 t-shirts at the discount of $5.00 each and donating all the funds to a charity. Please arrive early to meeting point ...Monthly

8:00 pmSouth First Fridays Art Walk & Special Performances | San Jose  FREE
8:00 pmOakland Critical Mass | First Friday  FREE
9:00 pm“Wrapped in Plastic” Jazz Quartet | The Royale  FREE
9:00 pmWin Tix: 80s Goth & R&B Falsetto “Saro” Feat. “Sumif” | Rickshaw Stop  WIN
Free “Resident’s Night” DJ Party at Public Works | SF
Friday, January 5 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 10:30 pm (with Ticketfly RSVP) & $5 afterwards
| Public Works
Public Works is starting off 2018 just right by introducing their new residents dpeshMo, Nonsuit, Manitous, & Jonathan Crawford. Stay tuned for the secret headliner to be announced next week. This event is free before 10:30 pm with RSVP & $5 afterwards.
9:30 pmInterruption Show & Comedy | Oakland  $5
Club ’90s Presents: Missy Elliott and Aaliyah Night | Public Works Club ’90s are excited to be back at Public Works, kicking of 2018 with a night for two of our favorite hip hop and r+b queens. Dance to a massive dose of Missy Elliot and Aaliyah all night, mixed with the best 90s and early 00s ...
SisQó Live: 1015 Folsom’s First Free Bash of 2018 | SoMa
Friday, January 5 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP or $4.20 for guaranteed admission
| 1015 Folsom
It’s a brand new year, and that means 1015 Folsom‘s “Another First Friday Party” is back. This time, SisQó (yes, of Thong Song) will be performing live, along with a special live performance by local legends Planet Booty, DJs Aux Cord, Kawasaki, Sweetest Threat, and DJ Agana; plus there ...
10:00 pmWin Tix: Sisqo Live at 1015 Folsom + Free Drinks | SF  WIN

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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