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Friday, October 18

Cal Academy of Sciences: Neighborhood Free Days | Bayview & Bernal Heights
Friday, October 18 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free for SF residents with proof of neighborhood residency
| California Academy of Sciences

Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year. Please note: At this time, Neighborhood Free Weekends are on hold due to capacity limitations ...

2019 “Red Bull Heavy Water” Epic SUP Challenge | Under Golden Gate Bridge
Friday, October 18 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch from the shore.
| Aquatic Park
The world’s best male and female SUP athletes will be back in San Francisco to take on a 12 km course from Aquatic Park under the iconic Golden Gate bridge concluding with a surf battle and finish at Ocean Beach. The preliminary race date is ...

2019 LGBTQ Career Fair: Diverse Networking & LinkedIn Profile Makeovers | SF
Friday, October 18 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| San Francisco LGBT Community Center
The San Francisco LGBT Center and the Trans Employment Program invite you to participate in one of the largest LGBTQ Career Fairs in the Country. Fall LGBTQ Career Fair Friday, October 18, 2019 | 11 am – 5 pm The SF LGBTQ Community Center, 1800 Market Street, SF FREE, ...
SF State’s Astronomy Festival & Telescope Viewing Party | 2019
Friday, October 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco State University (Main)
Join astronomy enthusiasts from around the Bay to celebrate the 130th year of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP), and the outreach work of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at SF State University, during an astronomy festival. Enjoy panels, talks, telescope observing, and shows ...
8th Ohlone Annual Big Time Gathering “8 Generations” | The Presidio
Friday, October 18 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rob Hill Campground

Come out and join in celebrating 8th Annual Ohlone Big Time. The Legacy with traditional dances, games, exhibitors, and of course food. 8th Ohlone Annual Big Time Gathering Friday & Saturday, October 18 & 19, 2019 | 2 pm Rob Hill Campground (Presidio), Central Magazine Rd, ...

3:00 pm“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
3:00 pmFree Sightglass Coffee Cupping | SoMa  FREE*
*Free, but space is limited so an RSVP is requested.
“Sundown Cinema” Halloween Outdoor Movie Night: Hocus Pocus | Dolores Park
Friday, October 18 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mission Dolores Park

After a brief hiatus, San Francisco’s beloved free outdoor movie series is back! Sundown Cinema, a cherished tradition since 2003, is returning this fall with two special screenings in the city’s favorite parks. The series had been paused this year due to financial challenges, leaving ...

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party | SF
Friday, October 18 – 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 pmWin Tix: VIP Reserved Seating: “Film Night in the Park” Hocus Pocus | SF  WIN
Free Filipino Urban Dance Workshop | SoMa
Friday, October 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| UNDSCVRD Court
Learn some new dance moves at the UNDSCVRD Court. We’re teaming up with Emerson Aquino of Full Out Studios for a series of dance workshops in SOMA Pilipinas. Featuring a dance workshop taught by Mix’d Ingrdnts plus a chance to scope out a happy hour with the crew at nearby Executive Order or Covo.  All ...
3rd Friday: Free Outdoor Movie & Free Popcorn “Hotel Transylvania” | Final Day
Friday, October 18 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Popcorn
| Millbrae Central Park

Join every 3rd Friday of the month from April to October for games, food trucks,  and a free moving screening. There will have FREE warm and buttery popcorn for all attendees. Bring a chair or blanket to sit in. Free Movie Lineup: 4/19- Christopher Robin ...Monthly

Hayes Valley’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “Booksmart” | SF
Friday, October 18 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Proxy SF

The Proxy Fall Film Festival is back for 2021 with free Friday night screenings at the Proxy Walk-in Movie Theater in Hayes Valley. Presented by HERE FOR NOW, the FREE, Friday evening film screenings at the PROXY Walk-In Theater begin at sundown (7:15) with ‘doors’ opening at 6:00pm. Come early to claim ...

Free Halloween Outdoor Movie Night in a Pumpkin Patch | SF
Friday, October 18 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center
Want to see a movie about a pumpkin patch IN a pumpkin patch? Now’s your chance. The Pomeroy Center hosts a free outdoor movie night with lawn seating in their pumpkin patch. It’s a double feature with Nightmare Before Christmas. Bring low-slung chairs and blankets. Free Movie Night ...
Friday Movie in the Park: “Ant Man & The Wasp” | McCoppin Sq.
Friday, October 18 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | McCoppin Square

Enjoy free movies at McCoppin Square in the Sunset District happening on the first four Fridays in October 2019. Movies begin at sunset, approximately 7 pm, but come early as the fun starts at 6 pm. Grab your family and friends, and don’t forget to bring some ...

6:30 pm“Terror Vault” SF’s Epic Halloween Haunt Returns | Oct. 10 – Nov. 10  $20 off*
*Normally $62, get exclusive $42 tix with secret code FUNCHEAP on select dates. Limited to 50 per date.
Haunted Walk-through Maze of Terror | Peninsula
Friday, October 18 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated.
| Haunted House of Moss Beach

Haunting your souls for over two decades, the Haunted House of Moss Beach is a spooky, walk-through maze of terror. Please note, arrive early to avoid long lines. Only two people are allowed per a tour. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. This ...

7:30 pm“HellaFunny Fridays” San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa  FREE*
*Free with RSVP or $10 at the Door
7:30 pmYou Betta Work Comedy Fiesta Show | San Mateo  FREE*
*Free with $5 Suggested Donation
Free Author Talk: Ed Hardy’s “Deeper Than Skin” | Green Apple Books
Friday, October 18 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Green Apple Books on the Park
Legendary American tattoo artist Ed Hardy discusses his groundbreaking tattoos, flash, drawings, and artworks with Jeff Gunderson, contributor to Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin:Art of the New Tattoo. About Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin Ed Hardy’s (b. 1945) unique vision spans decades, creating an indelible mark on ...
8:00 pmFandango Jarocho: Son Jarocho Jam Session | Berkeley  FREE*
*Donations welcome
8:00 pmCANCELLED: Brave New Jokes: Comedy Showcase | SF  FREE
San Jose Bike Party
Friday, October 18 – 8:00 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

8:00 pmWin Tix: SOLD OUT: Lively Lo-Fi Punk & Surf-Rock “The Regrettes” | August Hall  WIN
$15 Off: VIP Package “Terror Vault” 1874 Haunted House | San Francisco Mint
Friday, October 18 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $15 Off*
*Use promo code FUNCHEAP for $15 off tickets - limited to 50 uses per night
| San Francisco Mint
Part theatre, part haunted maze, and part escape room, Terror Vault is back for 2019 and all-new – a fully-immersive Halloween haunted attraction from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Filled with top performers and screamers, this epic haunt invites to you to explore the dark ...
9:00 pmBeats of Berlin ft. Dahu + Guzy w/ Flopez [Art] | 111 Minna  FREE*
*While we are sporting world class DJs, this is a non-profit venture and, unless we are at capacity, I will not turn someone away at the door for lack of funds. Do note that any un-ticked, free entries require that one of our hosts quickly tours the attendee(s) of our visual art offerings. There may be a brief delay at the door while a host is ascertained for this purpose. Arrive early.
9:00 pm“Comedy Soup”: Music, Comedy, Free Wine & Popcorn | Oakland  FREE*
*Free with an RSVP to soupcomedyrsvp@gmail.com, Suggested donation of $10 per person at the end of the night.
9:30 pm“HellaSingle” Comedy Show & Singles Mixer | SF  FREE*
*Free with RSVP or $15 at the Door
9:45 pmWin Tix: Laurie Kilmartin: Live Album Recording | The Punch Line  WIN
HellaRnB Night (Beyoncé, Rihanna, TLC, Prince & More) | SF
Friday, October 18 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 10:30pm; $5 after
| Bar Fluxus

Come to an amazing downtown art bar, Bar Fluxus to enjoy some classic RnB tunes with DJ BeatsMe. Hear some classic throwbacks from Ginuwine, TLC, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Prince, Usher, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Frank Ocean, Brandy, Missy and Aaliyah and more. HellaRnB Night (Beyoncé, Rihanna, ...Every Friday

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