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Friday, August 28

NAACP’s 2020 Virtual March on Washington – “The March”
Friday, August 28 – 8:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE

Come join the NAACP and partners for the 2020 Virtual March on Washington for racial justice which seeks to channel the soaring energy from America’s national moment of reckoning and calls for reforms of the systems, structures, policies, and attitudes that enable police brutality, racial ...

All DayBeer Friday: Live Music, Food Trucks & Family Party | San Carlos  FREE
CANCELED: Black Trans Lives Matter Rally
Friday, August 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
Update: The event is canceled due to to poor air quality. Black Trans Lives Matter! Bridging Black Trans Lives Rally happening on Friday, August 28, 2020, at 12p m – 3 pm, Steps of San Francisco City Hall (Polk Street side). Social distancing and masks required. Join ...

Actor Online Lunchtime Workout
Friday, August 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay what you can, suggested donation of $5-10

Join the lunchtime workout of your acting muscles!  This is open to actors and non-actors alike as a way to take a break mid-day to get a little time paying attention to your mind, body and voice as you follow along. Actor Online Lunchtime Workout ...Every Friday

3:00 pmFree Sightglass Coffee Cupping | SoMa  FREE*
*Free, but space is limited so an RSVP is requested.
Oakland Chinatown Street Fest Fridays
Friday, August 28 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks
| Oakland Chinatown

Oakland Street Fest Fridays is a new safe evening of outdoor dining and music every Friday in August on 9th Street between Franklin and Webster. In an effort to promote small businesses and restaurants, Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce is hosting StreetFest Fridays to encourage ...Every Friday

Outside Lands’ “Inside Lands” Virtual Music Festival (Aug 28-29)
Friday, August 28 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE

As we near the festival weekend that should have been, we are thinking of all of the artists and fans that still deserve to be together this month. In that spirit, Outside Lands is proud to present Inside Lands, a free virtual festival streaming exclusively ...

54th Anniversary Virtual Celebration of Compton’s Cafeteria Riots
Friday, August 28 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE
The Transgender District is thrilled to announce it’s virtual celebration event of the 54th Anniversary of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riots, commemorating the first documented uprising of transgender and queer people in United States history. The 54th Anniversary of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riots virtual celebration will feature ...
Black Lives Matter “Lets Keep Moving” at Piedmont Park & Online Event
Friday, August 28 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Come in person (socially distanced with masks) or RSVP for Zoom coverage
| Highland & Park (Piedmont)
Though the Black Lives Matter flag at Piedmont City Hall is coming down at the end of August, we must keep fighting for racial justice in Piedmont and beyond. Please join us in solidarity at Piedmont Park and/or via Zoom. Youth Leaders, city council, and others ...
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

5:30 pmSan Francisco Critical Mass  FREE
6:00 pmCandle Lit Labyrinth Walk & Live Music | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is appreciated, though not required.
NAACP’s 2020 Virtual March on Washington – Keynote & Music
Friday, August 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE

Come join the NAACP and partners for the 2020 Virtual March on Washington for racial justice which seeks to channel the soaring energy from America’s national moment of reckoning and calls for reforms of the systems, structures, policies, and attitudes that enable police brutality, racial ...

San Francisco’s Drag Queen “Meals on Heels” Show
Friday, August 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Entree starts at $20 and packages starts at $95
| Oasis

Think dinner during shelter-in-place is a drag? Now it can be! Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know that San Francisco’s Oasis is rocking out in high heels on Friday nights for “Meals on Heels.” night you can get a meal and drinks ...Every Friday

Green Apple Books Virtual Discussion w/ Lysley Tenorio and Bruce Snider
Friday, August 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Join us on Friday, August 28 at 6pm PDT when Lysley Tenorio and Bruce Snider discuss their new books, The Son of Good Fortune and Fruit, with author Molly Antopol on Zoom! And stop by on Saturday, August 29 at 5pm when Lysley and Bruce join ...
Outdoor Alameda Porch Music: Social Distancing Concert
Friday, August 28 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE

We love what locals are doing in Alameda. Please be advised. We are letting you know about a hyper-local neighborhood community event. If you do not live within walking distance of the event, please do not attend. If you love it too, consider starting this ...Every Friday

7:00 pmFeral Fourth Fridays Urban Square Dance & Live Music | SF  $5*
*They ask for a $5-$10 donation.
7:00 pmSan Francisco Beard & Mustache Club | Mission Dist.  FREE
7:30 pmLaughs on Tap Free Comedy Night | Ocean View Brew Works  FREE*
*Free but bring cash for food & drinks
San Francisco International Online Piano Festival: Beethoven 250 The San Francisco International Piano Festival continues its partnership with Old First Concerts in a program celebrating the chamber music of Beethoven with performances of the Violin Sonata in G major Op. 30, No. 3 performed by Eunseo Oh and Sarah Yuan–two emerging artists from ...
“Crazy Funny Asians” Virtual Comedy Live from San Francisco
Friday, August 28 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 8:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but donations greatly apprecaited - Venmo @hellafunny

//// CRAZY FUNNY ASIANS VIRTUAL SHOW IS CANCELED AS OF JUNE 25, 2021 //// After a year of weekly online comedy shows for Crazy Funny Asians we finally bid you farewell! We’ve loved hosting this show and seeing everyone every week the community that developed from ...Every Friday

CANCELLED DUE TO SMOKE: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Drive-in Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy
Friday, August 28 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $25*
*per vehicle
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Join a truly unique California beach experience with Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Drive-In Movies from August 21 September 4 – 26, 2020, Fridays, and Saturdays. Please note, the initial two weekends were cancelled due to impacts from the CZU Lightning Complex Fires.  Santa Cruz Beach ...

HellaRnB Night (Beyoncé, Rihanna, TLC, Prince & More) | SF
Friday, August 28 – 9:00 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

Wicked 90s Virtual “Dance-at-Home”
Friday, August 28 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Donations appreciated but never required.
On Friday, August 28th, Wicked 90s (4th Fridays at Cat Club SF) returns for another “Dance-at-Home” event! DJ TomasDiablo will be spinning 90s Alternative from 120 Minutes, 90s Hip-Hop from Yo! MTV Raps!, and 90s Pop from Total Request Live. I WANT MY MTV! All Ages. ...

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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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