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Friday, April 27

Free Grilled Cheese Day: 150 Gouda & Havarti Sandwiches | GrilledCheezGuy SF
Friday, April 27 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free for the 1st 150 people per day who checkin and/or like Cello Cheese online
| Grilled Cheese Guy (SoMa)

Come celebrate Grilled Cheese Month on Thursday and Friday, April 26-27 at GrilledCheezGuy SF. They’ve partnered with Cello Cheese to give away free grilled cheeses each day. Arrive early; this offer is only for the first 150 people per day who checkin and/or like Cello ...

All DayBeer Friday: Live Music, Food Trucks & Family Party | San Carlos  FREE
Bay Area Dance Week 2018: Opening Day | April 27-May 6
Friday, April 27 – 12:00 pm | 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, ...

Rotunda Dance Series: “Bay Area Dance Week” Kick Off Party | SF
Friday, April 27 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
Join in with hundreds of movers at the kick-off to the 20th annual Bay Area Dance Week! Led by Dudley Flores and Rhythm & Motion, this year’s kick-off features a “silent disco adventure.” It’s a fun and easy game. Download or stream an audio track through ...
2018 Bay Area Dance Week Kick-Off Dance Party | SF City Hall
Friday, April 27 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
Bay Area Dance Week kicks off on Friday, April 27, 2018 at noon with a free public performance of One Dance, led by Rhythm & Motion, at San Francisco City Hall. “One Dance” is a flash-mob style dance performance at the San Francisco City Hall that they can ...
2:00 pmWin Tix: 2018 stARTup Art Fair: Motel-Turned-Epic Art Gallery | Hotel Del Sol  WIN
2:30 pmFree Laughter Yoga Class | UCSF  FREE
3:00 pmFree Sightglass Coffee Cupping | SoMa  FREE*
*Free, but space is limited so an RSVP is requested.
2018 BioBlitz: City Nature Treasure Hunt Challenge | Noe Valley
Friday, April 27 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but RSVP is required.
| Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library
In partnership with the San Francisco Public Library and Bay Nature, come explore the Noe Valley neighborhood and look for nature great and small as part of the 2018 international City Nature Challenge. 2018 City Nature Treasure Hunt Challenge Friday, April 27, 2018 | 3:30 pm to ...
“Off the Grid” Friday Night Food Truck Party & Beer Garden | Fort Mason
Friday, April 27 – 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 pmSan Francisco Critical Mass  FREE
Smuin Ballet Dancers’ Typical Day Sneak Peek | SF
Friday, April 27 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please arrive by 5:15 pm to observe class.
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Come see Smuin dancers up close in an open studio rehearsal in honor of Bay Area Dance Week. Observe their 16 dancers during a typical day in the studio, working in conjunction with their ballet master and various choreographers to perfect the Company’s new works for the ...
5:30 pmLadies’ Night With Boudoir Lecture & Photography | SF  FREE
Oakland Mural Festival: Pop-Up Gallery Opening | 2018
Friday, April 27 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 54 Washington St.
The Oakland Mural Festival presented by BAMFest will open their PopUp Gallery on Friday, April 27th at 54 Washington St. from 6p-9p. The gallery will be open for the month of May, which is Oakland Art Month. There will be weekday events with music and dance ...
6:00 pmCandle Lit Labyrinth Walk & Live Music | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is appreciated, though not required.
2018 “Truckee Craw Thaw Music Festival” | First Day

A Free New Orleans-inspired spring event, the 2018 Truckee Craw Thaw Music Festival will bring a diverse lineup of American roots-inspired musicians, cajun cuisine and family fun to historic downtown Truckee, California on April 27 & 28, 2018. Bands include The Easy Leaves, Jazz Mafia ...

“Under the Fog” Monthly Indie Showcase | Ghirardelli Square
Friday, April 27 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ghirardelli Square

Come and listen to an indie showcase on the West Plaza featuring local musicians and bands every last Friday of the month from 6:30-9:00 pm. “Under the Fog” Monthly Indie Showcase Every Last Friday | 6:30 pm to 9 pm Ghirardelli Square, 900 N Point ...

“Greenhouse 2018” Transformative Play Readings: Never Mind by Al | SF
Friday, April 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations from $5 to $15 is requested.
| Z Below

Some of the hottest emerging playwrights in the Bay Area present staged readings of new work. Join for a week of exciting new works by four San Francisco State University playwrights and explore works that push boundaries and unearth complicated questions. RSVP for free. Donations ...

7:00 pmLINES in the Lens: Dance Film & Discussion | SF  $10
7:00 pmSan Francisco Beard & Mustache Club | Mission Dist.  FREE
7:00 pmReal Live Comedians Showcase | Milk Bar  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP preferred for staffing.
7:00 pmA Night of Irish Culture, Dance & Music | Albany  $5*
*Children under 12 free
’80s Movie Night “The Goonies”: Popcorn & BYOB | Hayes Valley
Friday, April 27 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Peak Design Flagship Store
They’ll be screening The Goonies featuring truffle shuffles, Baby Ruths, statue glue-up debacles, Chester Copperpot, the Fratellis, and of course, One-Eyed Willy. Don’t miss their chance to see a pubescent Corey Feldman on a gigantic 65-inch 4K television.
7:00 pmFeral Fourth Fridays Urban Square Dance & Live Music | SF  $5*
*They ask for a $5-$10 donation.
Bay Area Dance Week 2018: Afro Hatian with Blanche Brown | SF
Friday, April 27 – 7:15 pm - Ends at 8:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but some classes required RSVP.
| ODC Dance Commons
These classes introduce the technique, culture, and spirituality of Haitian dance. You will learn the subtle movements of the Rada dances, the strength of the Nago dances, and the excitement of the Petro Dances, as well as the joy and abandon of Carnival and Banda ...
9:00 pm“Comedy Soup”: Music, Comedy, Free Beer & Popcorn | Oakland  FREE*
*Free with an RSVP to soupcomedyrsvp@gmail.com, Suggested donation of $5-$10 per person at the end of the night.
9:00 pmWin Tix: ALMA: Cybergoth Pop | Rickshaw Stop  WIN
9:00 pmWin Tix: Poor Man’s Whiskey: Old Time Bluegrass | Great American Music Hall  WIN
10:15 pmWin Tix: Comedy Night: MTV’s Tom Green | Cobb’s Comedy Club  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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