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Friday, December 17

2021 “WinterFest” at Salesforce Rooftop Park (Dec. 17-19)

The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here — The 4th annual Winterfest returns to TJPA’s Salesforce Park, December 8-10, 2023! The weekend begins with our park’s Holiday Lighting Celebration with live music, dancing, and crafts. Other weekend highlights include a special circus ...

11:00 amVillage Hub Holiday Party and Gift Faire (Woodside)  FREE*
*The event is free but tickets are required for food and drink. You can pre-order your lunch below.
“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

2:00 pmSF Public Library presents Author: Deborah A. Miranda in conversation  FREE
Grand Opening + Ribbon Cutting of Yoga Flow SF (Walnut Creek)
Friday, December 17 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP so we have accurate headcount please
| Yoga Flow SF - Walnut Creek
Yoga Flow SF – Walnut Creek is open and we will be having a Grand Celebration weekend at our Walnut Creek studio located at 1330 South California Blvd in Main Street Plaza. We will have drinks, food and giveaways! Come see this new beautiful community ...
4:00 pmFairy Winterland (Dec. 17-30)  $15*
*General admission: $15; Members: $8
“Mainly Mexican” Pop Up Art Show Holiday Party (SF)
Friday, December 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mainly Mexican Pop Up Gallery,
Time & Location Dec 17, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Mainly Mexican Pop Up Gallery, 418 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA Pop-up Show in San Francisco 418 Sutter Street September 23, 2021 to January 23, 2022 Experience today’s vibrant Latin American art scene – Mainly Mexican. This pop up ...
Salesforce Park’s Free “Winterfest” Rooftop Swing Dance Party
Friday, December 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and open to the public
| Salesforce Park
Let down your hair and move with the rhythm at Swing Night in Salesforce Park. Enjoy a live swing band on the glow of the Main Plaza’s glass dance floor.
5:00 pmPrincess Street Merchants Celebration (Sausalito)  FREE
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, December 17 – 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

“Caroling and Cocoa” Plus Free Tote Bags at SF’s Lakeside Landing
Friday, December 17 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lakeside Landing
Come out on Friday eve at 5 pm for carolers and dancing elves arriving by trolley car! enjoy hot cocoa and treats from Ambrosia Bakery, and go home with a free tote bag!
SF’s Free “Holly Jolly Trolley” Santa + Caroling Crawl (Dec. 16-18)
Friday, December 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco

In partnership with neighborhood merchant associations, a trolley car with Shop and Dine in the 49 decor will bring holiday festivities to different neighborhood shopping districts throughout the City over three weekends. Expect Santa, some singing elves, caroling and (we hope) some hot wintery drinks. ...

Alameda’s Free Holiday Outdoors “Cinema Under the Stars” (Dec. 10-18)
Friday, December 17 – 5:15 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Alameda South Shore Center

Free holiday movies in Neptune Court near Daiso at 5:15pm w/ free bagged popcorn and hot cocoa certificates provided by Starbucks while supplies last 12/10 – Elf 12/11 – Polar Express 12/17 – Arthur Christmas 12/18 – How the Grinch Stole Christmas

5:30 pmSan Francisco Boys Chorus Winter Concert in Berkeley  $45*
*General Admission ($45 online in advance): USD 50.00, General Admission (Child/Senior) ($35 online in advance): USD 40.00
Outdoor Movie Night “Christmas Vacation” w/ Free Mulled Wine + Popcorn + Mac n Cheese (SF) HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 $ 15 Come join us for one of the funniest (and most quoted) Holiday movies of all time! We’re hosting an outdoor screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation in Ghirardelli Square’s Fountain Plaza on Friday, December 17th from 5:30 ...
22nd Annual Half Moon Bay “Nights of Lights” (2021)
Friday, December 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Half Moon Bay

The 22nd Annual Nights of Lights is a month-long celebration featuring beautiful holiday lights, artisan shopping, and weekly festivities on Friday nights along Main Street in downtown Half Moon Bay. – Friday, November 26: Kick off the holiday season at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. ...Every Friday

Oakland’s 2021 Friday “Town Nights” Festival at 8 City Parks (Free Food)
Friday, December 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All events are free and open to community members of all ages. Times might be different at each venue
| All Over Oakland

On Monday, November 22, Oakland’s Department of Violence Prevention is kicking off the 2021 Town Nights events at eight locations across the city of Oakland. According to the flyer there will be free food, games, sports, entertainment and more. Town Nights events aim to change community ...

6:00 pmHahadayze Zings  FREE*
*Totally Free
Valencia Holiday Bar Crawl
Friday, December 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street Corridor (Between 16th and 21st street)
Valencia Holiday Bar Crawl, happening Friday, December 17th, 2021 7-10pm at Valencia Street, San Francisco, California. Featuring: -Special Drinks -Deal -Music -Delicious Food Access to our interactive map to see all the business participating and exact locations for music.
7:00 pmTinier Desk Comedy at Visual Street Films  $20*
*Early bird discount before 12/11
7:00 pm“Bad Santa” Party (Oakland)  $10
Free Telescope Viewings + Outdoor Star Party at Chabot (Oakland)
Friday, December 17 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, weather permitting.
| Chabot Space & Science Center

Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder of the ...Every Friday

8:00 pmGiggle Stand Up Comedy Show  FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/226646364377
8:00 pmTop Secret Stand Up  $20
8:00 pmComedy Night at Milk Bar  FREE
San Jose Bike Party
Friday, December 17 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Meet at 7:30 pm, roll at 8 pm.
| 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 pmDance Fridays Holiday Party w/ Live Salsa w/ Orquesta Nrimba, Bachata Room, Lesson  $21.99*
*Early Bird - General Admission: USD 21.99, General Admission: USD 27.24, At the Door (plus fees): USD 32.49
8:00 pm3rd Fridaze with DJ Pause at Nikkie’s (Lower Haight)  FREE
8:00 pmBrave New Jokes: Comedy Showcase | SF  FREE
Fyah Fridays: Dancehall / Reggaeton / Afrobeat Night (SF)
Friday, December 17 – 10:30 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 11pm with RSVP
| Neck of The Woods

Fyah Fridays is on hiatus starting January 7, 2022 “Fyah Fridays” is San Francisco’s newest Dancehall/Reggaeton dance party. Come see the Bay Area’s own DJ Natural (Emporium, Double Dutch, The Grand) spins your favorite Reggaeton – Dancehall – Afrobeat jams all night! Fyah Fridays: Dancehall / Reggaeton ...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
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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