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Dreamforce Expo Final Day | 2019
Dreamforce is an annual conference and workshop put on by Salesforce.com full of vendors in the expo hall, free workshops, keynote speeches and networking with over 50,000 innovators across all industries at this annual expo for cloud computing and social enterprise. Dreamforce 2019 November 19-22, ...
2019 Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire: 85+ Artisans & Food Sampling | Napa
Friday, November 22 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | Napa Valley Expo
The Napa Valley Lion’s Club holds their annual home baked goodies sale: cookies, fudge, cakes, & more. The Faire features a full kitchen serving delicious homemade lunches & dinners. This is a great time to get your Christmas shopping done early – with the personal ...
Holiday Meet & Greet with Santa Claus | San Mateo
Smile and snap. Visit Santa and have a holiday photo taken at Hillsdale Shopping Center. He’s here all season to greet children starting Friday evening, November 22 through Friday, December 24, 2019 in Macy’s Center Court.
Wander through the Santa Set Experience donned with festive décor ...
Asian Art Museum’s 2019 “Holiday Artisan Market” | Nov. 22-23
The Holiday Artisan Market is back for 2022! Open for three days only. Get all of your holiday shopping done early at the Holiday Artisan Market, a free event featuring one-of-a-kind handmade goods by local makers. Asian Art Museum 2022 Holiday Artisan Market – Friday ...
“Save the Arctic” Immersive 4D Pop-Up Experience | SF
Powered by a mix of breathtaking film, 4D technology, and immersive sensations, this one-of-a-kind art installation will allow you to experience a year in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Prepare to be awed by America’s last great wilderness and get up close and personal with ...
Civic Center’s “Winter Park” Ice Rink Opening Ceremony | SF
The Winter Park at Civic Center, which made its debut last year outside of San Francisco’s City Hall, returns for its second year with an expanded track beginning Friday, November 22, 2019 and running through Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Opening Celebration: The Winter Park at Civic ...
2019 Macy’s Holiday Windows Unveiling: Adorable Puppies & Kittens | Union Square
Friday, November 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Macy's (Union Square)
Join Macy’s and special guests to unveil the Holiday Windows starring adoptable animals from the San Francisco SPCA and San Francisco Animal Care & Control. The celebrations kicks off with a special performance by the De Marillac Academy Choir and the guests open the curtains ...
Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market, DJs & Off the Grid | Oakland
Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday
SF’s Epic “Night Bloom” Light Show | Nov. 22-Jan. 5
Light up the season with Photosynthesis, This beautiful light art installation was developed in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and was designed by Lumigeek with music by Tim Digulla. The installation uses special projectors to transform the all-white glasshouse into a ...
Volunteer at 2019 Macy’s Holiday Windows & Pet Adoptions | Union Square
Friday, November 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Macy's (Union Square)
Volunteer with the SPCA to help spread the holiday cheer at Macy’s Holiday Windows by greeting the public, collecting donations, and directing visitors to the SF SPCA pop-up adoption center inside Macy’s.
Sign up online to volunteer at Holiday Windows. Please note that many shifts are already ...
2019 Holidays on 4th Street Opening: Twinkling Lights & Free Hot Drinks | Berkeley
Friday, November 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fourth Street (Berkeley)
Dazzling Holiday Lights Each Night On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and ...
Winter Ice Rink Grand Opening Ceremony | Sunnyvale
Friday, November 22 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Redwood Square
The Winter Ice Rink Downtown Sunnyvale will open with a special grand opening ceremony to celebrate the inaugural season of skating and holiday festivities in the heart of Redwood Square. The festivities will include guest appearances by local dignitaries, special on-ice performances, a DJ and more.
The ...
Friendsgiving Potluck: Food, Crafts, Fun & Games | Oakland
In the spirit of sharing and community, join the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) for a Friendsgiving Potluck. This event is free and open to the public. Bring your friends, family, and a dish to share at OACC for some fun and games including arts ...
Salesforce Park’s Free Rooftop Movie Night “Spaceballs” | SoMa
As we get closer to winter, earlier sunsets bring a new Salesforce Park Movie Nights series on Friday evenings throughout November. Salesforce Park’s Rooftop Movie Nights First four Fridays in November 2019 Nov 1: The Brave Little Toaster (G, 90 mins) @ 6:30pm (later start ...Every Friday
Hello Kitty Meet & Greet Holiday Party at Macy’s | SF
Friday, November 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Macy's (Union Square)
Come say hello to Hello Kitty at Macy’s Union Square. Take a photo with Hello Kitty at our selfie station, create your own crafts, enjoy sweet treats and much more.
Plus with any Hello Kitty purchase* of $50 or more, receive a special gift. *Limit one ...
32-ft. Xmas Tree Lighting: Katarina Kittycat, Santa & Magic Snow Fest | San Mateo
Friday, November 22 – 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hillsdale Shopping Center
Join the kick off launch of holiday events on Friday, November 22nd. Featuring dazzling synchronized Tree and Fountain Light Shows, larger-than-life entertainment in festive light up costumes, “Katarina Kittycat” from the PBS kids show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, a magical Snow Fest, Santa’s grand arrival and ...
“Friendsgiving” 25th Anniversary Party & Concert | SF
Starting the week of November 18, 2019, the SF AT&T flagship store in Union Square will expand its current Friends festivities by opening a whole new floor of experiences including Friends sets where you can become one of the Friends. “Friends” 25th Anniversary Pop-Up Experience ...
Cal’s 2019 “Big Game” Bonfire Rally | UC Berkeley
Friday, November 22 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Greek Theatre (UC Berkeley)
Join in the revelry in the Hearst Greek Theatre on the eve of Big Game against Stanford for the most stunning display of spirit.
The Bonfire Rally is scheduled to take place Friday, November 22, 2019 at 7 pm (gates open at 6 pm) at the ...
SF Eagle’s Growlr Party | SoMa
Gear Up for our Growlr Party and come play with the hottest bears, cubs, otters, pups, and pigs. The fun is always zero feet away. The patio is packed with guys of every size for some cruising in RT.
Cub tested, Daddy approved. Resident DJ Paul ...
HellaRnB Night (Beyoncé, Rihanna, TLC, Prince & More) | SF
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
Every Friday
Free Bad-Ass Morning Workout: Conquer SF’s Hills | Every Friday
Every Friday – 6:30 am |
Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 ...
