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Tuesday, October 12

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 12 – 7:30 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am
 | San Francisco Botanical Garden

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

All DayThistle’s “Shots for Shots” Initiative (Oct. 12-Nov. 14)  FREE
9:30 amFree Urban Hiking Tours (SF)  FREE*
*Recommended donation of $10 - $20 per person
Tix on Sale 10am: Stay Overnight in the Original “Scream” House for Only $5
Tuesday, October 12 – 10:00 am | Cost: $5*
*Tickets on sale starting 10am Pacific on October 12 to book a one night's stay for either October 27, 29, 31
 | Scream House
Do you like scary movies? If the answer is yes, then you’re invited to try your luck at surviving the ultimate Halloween overnight stay at the original house from the classic horror flick SCREAM on Airbnb. With reports of Ghostface on the loose terrorizing Woodsboro once again, local ...

Win Tix: Oakland’s 10th Anniversary “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 14-16)
Tuesday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20.00 adults/$25 after 10/1; $10 youth; 5 and under free admission. Proof of vaccination or recent negative Covid test required, in addition to masks.
 | The Gardens at Lake Merritt
Art and nature enthusiasts will flock to Oakland’s Lake Merritt to immerse themselves in the Autumn Lights Festival, a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience that is always the talk of the town. Celebrate our 10th Anniversary in-person over three spectacular nights October 14-16. Prepare to be dazzled, mesmerized ...
“Taco Tuesday” $1 Tacos, 2-for-1 Drinks + Drag Show (Oakland)
Tuesday, October 12 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No Cover or Ticket Cost for Taco Tuesday

Tuesday – Friday – Special Discounted Happy Hour Prices 4pm-7pm plus specials below. Tuesdays Casamigos Taco Tuesdays $1 Tacos 6 pm – 10 pm $6 Casamigos Shots $10 Casamigos Margaritas Please note that the website has a very different Tuesday deal listed from their Facebook ($1 ...Every Tuesday

4:00 pmYappy Hour at Jaranita in the Marina District  FREE*
*Reservations recommended
6:00 pmMutiny Radio Comedy Festival Milk Bar Inside Early (SF)  $10*
*plus 2 drinks required
Giants vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 4 Watch Party w/ All-Game Happy Hour (SF)
Tuesday, October 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free all night. No ticket required
 | Woodbury

The epic series continues with Game 3 and 4 of the National League Division Series Playoffs between the SF Giants and the LA Dodgers. Don’t miss all the excitement as we watch and party together with friends and fans at Woodbury right next to Oracle ...

6:00 pmDear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence, and Grief and A Symmetry  FREE
SF’s “Mutiny Radio Comedy Festival” (October 10-16)
Tuesday, October 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*All tickets require 2 item minimum
 | 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 in theeir gorgeous outdoor patio. Mutiny Radio Comedy Festival 2021 See full schedule Opening Day / DAY 1 ...

SF Giants vs. Dodgers Game 4 at The New Parkway Theater (Oakland)
Tuesday, October 12 – 6:07 pm - Ends at 9:07 pm | Cost: $7*
*Must show proof of vaccination or negative Covid test from last 48 hours.
 | The New Parkway Theater
The New Parkway Theater will be showing the SF Giants vs. LA Dodgers Game 4 tonight! The bar and full kitchen will be open, bringing meals to your seat. Doors open at 5:30pm.
6:30 pmBuilding Savings and Wealth  FREE*
*Registration Required.: https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/8315069
Free Sneak Preview Movie Night “Halloween Kills” at CGV Van Ness (SF)
Tuesday, October 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required - Limited to 50 spots - Must arrive at cinema early
 | CGV Van Ness
See the new movie HALLOWEEN KILLS a few days before anyone else at a private screening at the new CGV Van Ness at 1000 Van Ness in San Francisco on Tuesday, October 12th at 7p How to get free tickets Visit GoFoBo – http://gofobo.com/FunCheapHALLOWEEN Sign up for 1 ...
7:00 pmViral Sensation “Tape Face” at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts  $29*
*$29 and $39
Litquake 2021: “Alternative Histories” (SF)
Tuesday, October 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration required for most events
 | American Bookbinders Museum

San Francisco’s literary festival with author events, poets, activists and performers – 500+ authors at over 140 events, with many of the events being free. And it’s capped by the epic “Lit Crawl” on Saturday, October 25, 2025 – with 50+ authors and close to ...

Litquake 2021: “Straight, No Chaser” Writers at the Bar (Vesuvio)
Tuesday, October 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration required for most events
 | Vesuvio

San Francisco’s literary festival with author events, poets, activists and performers – 500+ authors at over 140 events, with many of the events being free. And it’s capped by the epic “Lit Crawl” on Saturday, October 25, 2025 – with 50+ authors and close to ...

7:00 pmMutiny Radio Comedy Festival The Bar on Dolores  $10*
*plus 2 drinks required
7:00 pm“Comedy Blast” at Neck Of The Woods w/ Danny Dechi  FREE
7:30 pmSFCM Chamber Music Tuesday ft. Shai Wosner (Virtual Concert)  FREE*
*Virtual concert is free
A Night of Free Tacos. 5 Punk Bands. Free Entry (SF)
Tuesday, October 12 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Knockout
Tuesday Oct 12 in The Mission, The Knockout is hosting a free Taco Tuesday mini-festival featuring indie, punk, alternative acts. The lineup includes Matty Said, Lofi Legacy, roh, Like Roses, and Fail Safe. Pull up to get a free taco and mosh. 21+, starts at ...
8:00 pmHella Wicked Smart Trivia (SF)  FREE
8:00 pmHaight’s Debates (Stand-up Comedy Debate Show)  $10
$5.75 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, October 12 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $5.75*
*$5.75 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
 | Solano 2 Drive In

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

10:00 pmMutiny Radio Comedy Festival Milk Bar Late Show  $10*
*purchase of 2 drinks required

Every Tuesday

Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Every Tuesday – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tour is free, they pass out a donation envelope at the end of the tour if you choose to donate.
 | Ferry Building
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Tuesday Night HIIT Bootcamp on SF’s Rooftop Park | Salesforce Park
Every Tuesday – 3:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Salesforce Park
Free Tuesday Night HIIT Bootcamp on SF’s Rooftop Park | Salesforce Park
Get the heart pumping with high-intensity body weight and cardio exercises. Free Rooftop HIIT Bootcamp  Every Tuesday | 3 pm to 4 pm Salesforce Park (Amphitheater Lawn), 425 Mission St., San Francisco FREE No class on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31 No equipment required; high-fives encouraged. Updated 1/13/2020 – Event info last checked ...
$2 Pizza Slice Tuesday & Free Pool | Barrel Proof
Every Tuesday – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $2 | Barrel Proof
$2 Pizza Slice Tuesday & Free Pool | Barrel Proof
Every Tuesday between the hours of 5-11pm, join Barrel Proof for $2 slices, free pool, and great beats. We’re told that every Tuesday you’ll have a choice of NY style thin crust pizza – three cheese or pepperoni, and occasionally additional flavors. Updated 1/13/2020 – Event ...
Free Nepalese Food “Curry Without Worry” | Civic Center
Every Tuesday – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but if you can afford it you should donate at least $2
 | Civic Center
Free Nepalese Food "Curry Without Worry" | Civic Center
Rain or shine, Curry Without Worry will always be stationed at Hyde and Fulton in SF’s Civic Center serving free Nepalese food to drum beats and singing every Tuesday at 5:30 pm. What is Nepalese Food? Curry Without Worry generally will serve up plates with five ...
Tuesday Trivia Night & Free Popcorn | Oakland
Every Tuesday – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Rosenblum Cellars
Tuesday Trivia Night & Free Popcorn | Oakland
Join the hostess, Nicole, for a fun free trivia night every Tuesday, at 6 pm at the Rosenblum Cellars. Drink, play, win. It’s free and it now comes with free popcorn. Tuesday Trivia Night & Free Popcorn Every Tuesday at 6 pm Rosenblum Cellars, 10 Clay St., Oakland, CA FREE The event happens every Tuesday ...
French Film & Wine Night | SF
Every Tuesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is free, but there is a $5 suggested donation
 | Alliance Française of San Francisco
French Film & Wine Night | SF
To help non-French speakers discover French cinema, The Alliance Française of San Francisco is offering a weekly Tuesday night French film viewing. The film night takes place in their cozy theater with free servings of wine. Admission is free, but a $5 donation at the door is always appreciated. Don’t know ...
CANCELED UNTIL 4/7: Comedy Blast: Free Stand-up Comedy w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | SF
Every Tuesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Neck of The Woods
CANCELED UNTIL 4/7: Comedy Blast: Free Stand-up Comedy w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | SF
UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been canceled until 4/7. As seen on The Gong Show, come to the Neck Of The Woods and witness Comedy Blast, a free weekly comedy showcase hosted by Danny Dechi – comedian and world’s only pencil musician. Comedy Blast: Free ...
Comedy Oscar: Free Stand-Up Comedy & Popcorn | Oakland
Every Tuesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Tacos Oscar
Comedy Oscar: Free Stand-Up Comedy & Popcorn | Oakland
A free stand-up comedy show at Tacos Oscar, Oakland’s hottest new Taco spot. Every Tuesday at 7 pm, come watch the Bay Area’s best stand-up comedians for free. Free popcorn, and different pop-up food vendors every week! Hosted by Hayley Beacon and Jordan Thewlis.
What the Heckle: The Only Comedy Show That Welcomes Hecklers | SF
Every Tuesday – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Tope Lounge
What the Heckle: The Only Comedy Show That Welcomes Hecklers | SF
What the heckle is a hot new standup comedy show where the hosts dig up some dirt about one of the comedians, share it with the audience, and let the heckling ensue. What the Heckle: The Only Comedy Show That Welcomes Hecklers Every Tuesday | 7:30 pm Tope ...
Milkin’ It: Tuesday Night Free Comedy | Upper Haight
Every Tuesday – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated.
 | Milk Bar
Milkin' It: Tuesday Night Free Comedy | Upper Haight
Every Tuesday night of the month, the Milk Bar hosts Milkin’ It, a free night of comedy featuring local and national comics hosted by comedian Andrew Holmgren. There’s never a cover nor any drink minimums. Doors open at 7:30 pm with comedy starting at 8 pm sharp. Milkin’ It Comedy ...
Troubled Comedy w/ Jim & Alex: Free Stand-Up | Valencia Room
Every Tuesday – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover but tips are warmly encouraged.
 | The Valencia Room
Troubled Comedy w/ Jim & Alex: Free Stand-Up | Valencia Room
Troubled Comedy with Jim & Alex is a weekly stand-up showcase featuring the best comedians in the Bay Area and beyond. Hosted by local favorites Jim McVeigh and Alexandria Love, this long running San Francisco show is a cornerstone of the Bay Area comedy scene. Troubled Comedy ...
PizzaHacker Free Comedy Night | SF
Every Tuesday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and an RSVP entitles you to a discount on pizza
 | PizzaHacker
PizzaHacker Free Comedy Night | SF
The show – which takes place in the only Kickstarter funded restaurant in the world – The show is hosted by the hosts of the Pier 69 podcast, Joey Avery, Andrew Orolfo, Dauood Naimyar and Mark Smalls. They host the best up and coming comics ...
Hella Smart Trivia Tuesday w/ $2 Mini Street Tacos | SF
Every Tuesday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Come early to find your perfect table. Tables available on a 1st come, 1st serve basis.
 | Southside Spirit House
Hella Smart Trivia Tuesday w/ $2 Mini Street Tacos | SF
Join the Hella Smart Trivia on Tuesdays. Name that face, name that tune and general trivia knowledge. Play as a twosome or play as a team. Impress your friends with your brain prowess. Prizes given to the best teams. Full kitchen serving till 10 pm $2 mini street ...
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