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Marin Arts & Crafts Show w/ 100+ Artists (Oct. 8-10)
Friday, October 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Embassy Suites (San Rafael)
Marin Arts & Crafts Show returns to the San Rafael Embassy Suites Ballrooms from October 8 through 10. Inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement of the late 19th century, the show brings together over 100 artists, artisans, and purveyors in a celebration of handcraft. Show ...
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

Win Tix: Mutiny Radio Comedy Festival 2021 (Oct. 10-16)
Friday, October 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
The Mutiny Radio Comedy Festival brings 75 Comics from all over the US to six SF Venues over 7 Days including headliner Scott Capurro at El Rio on October 14 for early and late shows. Mutiny Radio Comedy Festival 2021 October 10-16, 2021 – Most tickets just $10 At venues and parklets all over San Francisco ...
4 Free Outdoor Concerts for Fleet Week 2021 (SF)
Friday, October 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco

Fleet Week’s Neighborhood Free Concerts – October 4-11, 2021 We are incredibly grateful for the participation of the Navy and Marine Corps bands each year as part of San Francisco Fleet Week! We are also incredibly proud of Fleet Week’s Neighborhood Concert Program, which gives ...

Glass Pumpkin Festival at Santana Row (Oct. 8-10)
Friday, October 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santana Row
Stroll through thousands of hand-blown glass pumpkins crafted by BAGI (Bay Area Glass Institute) artists and renowned glass artisans from around the country. The Glass Pumpkin Festival will take place in the 700 Plaza, near the CineArts Theater and Meso Mediterranean. This event is free ...
Museum of Craft and DesignMobile MakeArt at Tenderloin SPark
Friday, October 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 200 Turk Street
The Museum of Craft and Design joins the launch of the Tenderloin SPark! On the 2nd Friday of each month, The Mobile MakeArt van can be found on location, providing new, exciting hands-on projects. SPark is an 1800 square foot community space that runs along the ...
FoodieLand Night Market – Berkeley (October 8-10)
Friday, October 8 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $7*
*General Admission: USD 7.0
| Golden Gate Fields

A SUMMER TO REMEMBER. There is something for everyone at FoodieLand. Event Hours Friday – 3 PM to 11 PM Saturday – 1 PM to 11 PM Sunday – 1 PM to 10 PM FoodieLand is the perfect outdoor food event for everyone. A must-attend ...

3:00 pm“New Living Expo” in San Mateo (Oct. 8-10)  $20*
*Single Day General Admission: USD 20.00, Two Day General Admission: USD 30.00, Three Day General Admission: USD 35.00
Cupertino’s “Free Shakespeare in the Park” 2021 Festival (Oct. 8-10)
Friday, October 8 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)

The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival is a non-profit organization that began in 1983 with Free Shakespeare in the Park’s debut production of The Tempest in Golden Gate Park. Produced every late summer in San Francisco, Cupertino and other cities, Free Shakespeare in the Park provides ...

Golden Gate Park’s Free Soul/Jazz Friday Concert
Friday, October 8 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

Performances in Golden Gate Park Announced for 2024 Season. Season 4 will bring 125+ free live performances at Golden Gate Park Bandshell. After several months of renovations, Illuminate is beginning its robust performance season with 125+ diverse free concerts at historic landmark venue, the Golden ...

Litquake 2021: San Francisco’s Literature Festival (October 7-23)
Friday, October 8 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Many events free
| San Francisco

San Francisco’s literary festival with author events, poets, activists and performers – 350+ authors at nearly 100 events, with many of the events being free. 2022 Update – San Francisco’s annual literary festival is back for its first full in-person event since 2019. Although some ...

5:00 pmCartooning Basics: Fantastical Creature Design – ONLINE  $20*
*Tickets can be purchased from this link (with 15% off for Cartoon Art Museum Members): https://guestlist.co/events/679782
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, October 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

6:00 pmThe Five Senses of Community  $5*
*SF FunCheap readers can get tickets for $5 donation, and will have gallery fees (20%) waived for any purchases of Tyler Atura Bushnell's art -- including prints.
6:00 pm9th Ave: Lilly Dancyger and Nina Renata Aron  FREE
2021 Hayes Valley’s Free PROXY Outdoor Movie Night (SF)
Friday, October 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 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 ...

SF’s Washington Square Park Italian Lighting Ceremony (SF)
Friday, October 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Watching the lighting is free. There is an optional block party that's $65
| Washington Square Park
Although there is a $65 block party, anyone who wants to come watch the lighting ceremony around Washington Square Park can view the lights for free easily from the public areas. BLOCK PARTY DETAILS – $65 INCLUDES OPEN BAR The Italian Heritage Parade welcomes you to join ...
6:00 pmVIP Preview Sickboy Solo Exhibition “Dreamworlds (POV)”  FREE
6:30 pmChabot Space & Science Center’s Sunset Science  $15*
*Free tickets for Chabot Space & Science Center members
Oakland HellaSecret Comedy Night (Friday 7p + 9p)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

7:00 pmRichard Chassler at the Alameda Comedy Club  $25*
*General Admission: USD 25.00
Free Pop-Up “Drunken Film Fest” Oakland 2021 (Classic Cars West)
Friday, October 8 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Some venues require proof of vaccination.
| All Over Downtown Oakland

~ Voted Best New Cultural Event by East Bay Express readers! ~ Drunken Film Fest is back for round four. Join us October 3-10, 2021 for eight nights of independent films including local productions, documentaries, animation, world and US narratives, and music videos all in ...

SF’s Friday Secret Speakeasy Comedy Night (7p + 8:45p Shows)
Friday, October 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets start at $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP. There is a two drink minimum
| Secret Location (SF)

Discover SF’s secret speakeasy comedy night! This is part of Funcheap’s pop-up comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a new venue and you’ll get notified of the secret location. Get $5 off Tickets – Early bird tickets $10 adv w/ code ...

Friday “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF)

Get ready for pop-up comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a new venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. Get $Free Tickets with code FUNCHEAP GUEST (otherwise $15-20) HellaSecret North Beach Comedy 2022 Every Friday and Saturday ...

7:30 pm“Noises Off” Live in Rohnert Park (Oct. 8-24)  $26*
*$26 General, $24 Senior, $22 Student, $12 Youth 18 & under
“Misfit Cabaret Asylum” Drag/Circus/Music/Halloween Show (Oct. 8-16)
Friday, October 8 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*25% off with code funcheapasylum
| Alcazar Theater

The Darling Misfits are back and crazier than ever in this comedy-horror musical variety show. Get 25% off tickets with code FUNCHEAPASYLUM Join the Darling Misfits this October for our post-pandemic debut. We have all gone a little mad over the last year and a ...Every Friday

8:00 pmComedy Oakland Live  $20*
*General Admission: USD 20.00, Private Table for 2: USD 50.00
8:00 pm“Once Upon A Time In San Francisco” A Musical Comedy (Oct. 8-16)  $20
SF’s Floating Outdoor Movie Night & Twilight Cruise of The Bay
Friday, October 8 – 8:15 pm | Cost: $50*
*includes 2-hour twilight cruise with free popcorn and hot drinks
| Pier 43

It’s a little spendy, but you can sit back, relax and watch a movie aboard a twilight cruise of The Bay. Floating Features is back. Red and White and The Roxie are partnering once again to turn our hybrid vessel Enhydra into a floating cinema for ...

“Circus of Sin” Spooptacular Spooptacular (San Jose)
Friday, October 8 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please tip your performers, bar tenders, and crew and be sure to buy some merch! ::)
| The Caravan Lounge
The Circus of Sin’s Halloween Show returns to the Caravan Lounge in San Jose Friday October 8th and every 2nd Friday of the month except when it isn’t! Doors will be at 9, and our Burlesque Variety Show begins at 10…ish! The show is free ...
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