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“Carlos Villa: Worlds in Collision” Opens June 17th (Asian Art Museum)
Carlos Villa: Worlds in Collision invites you into Villa’s spectacular, visually magical worlds of feathers and photographs, capes and masks, bones and tattoos.
“Terrific. . . . a fascinating document of Villa’s bold and experimental self-expression.” —The New York Times
San Francisco-born Carlos Villa (1936–2013) was a groundbreaking ...
San Fransisco Black Film Festival
Please join us for the 34th annual San Francisco Black Film Festival! We’re so excited to be back in person with everyone celebrating the latest films. The festival will be taking place Friday, June 17th – Sunday, June 19th at the SF Standard Salon. There ...
“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
Oakland Juneteenth Food and Music Festival (Liberation Park)
Early Juneteenth celebration Friday June 17th at Liberation Park in Oakland CA. Celebrating freedom and liberation of generations. This festival will highlight POC businesses of the Bay Area.this event is brought to you by @Lcxart and @mychic_israre
We will have over 60 plus vendors ranging from ...
SF Arts Commission Filipino-American Art Show w/ Carlos Villa
Carlos Villa: Roots and Reinvention
Part of a first-ever museum retrospective of iconic San Francisco born Filipino American Artist and Educator, Carlos Villa at San Francisco Arts Commission Galleries and Asian Art Museum
All SFAC Galleries events are free and ADA accessible.
The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) ...
Golden Gate Park’s Free “Jazzteenth” Outdoor Music Festival (June 17-18)
Friday, June 17 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Live music returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell’s iconic stage with another season of free outdoor performances in Golden Gate Park starting Wednesday, March 2, 2022, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, San Francisco Parks Alliance and the arts nonprofit Illuminate recently announced. The ...
“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party (2022)
🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 — The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...
“Fido Friday” + Yappy Hour at Off the Grid (Fort Mason)
Friday, June 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fort Mason Center
Fun for the whole furry family every 3rd Friday at Off the Grid Fort Mason Center. Special treatment (and treats!) for dogs and dog owners, including: -10% off drinks at the bar and wine garden during Yappy Hour from 5-7 -Pet swag & dog treats ...Monthly
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
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
Tacos El Flamingo Grand Opening Fiesta w/ Free Food (Downtown San Mateo)
Celebrate Tacos El Flamingo’s Grand Opening with live music, free food and drinks, & good company!
As the popular Peninsula food truck officially opens the doors of their new permanent home in the heart of Downtown San Mateo, owner Felipe humbly welcomes all to join the ...
Free “Learn 2 Play” Youth Ultimate Disc & Soccer Clinic (Oakland)
FREE youth “Crossover” clinic this Friday! The Oakland Spiders excited to host an Ultimate and Soccer pre-game clinic for kids 12 and under with the @oaklandroots and @ultiimpact at our game vs. @seattlecascades this Friday.
Who: Kids 12 and under
When: Friday 6/17 6:15-6:45pm (doors open 6pm)
Where: Fremont High School (in Oakland)
What: ...
Piedmont’s Free “Movie in the Park” & Picnic (Summer 2022)
The Piedmont Recreation Department is hosting the first movie of the season on Friday, June 17th! Join neighbors and friends at the Piedmont Park and watch Mulan (1998) under the stars. We will kick off a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX. ...
“Music on the Square 2022” Free Outdoor Summer Fest (Redwood City)
Friday, June 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Courthouse Square
Welcome to Music on the Square 2022… featuring an exceptional summer of free outdoor concerts lined up from June 3 through September 2. We’re celebrating our 16th year by bringing you FREE music for fourteen weeks throughout the summer on Friday evenings from 6 to ...Every Friday
Alameda’s 3-Day “Almanac Summerfest” (June 17-19)
Summer has arrived it’s time to celebrate!! Part pre-pride party, part free live music, part father’s day extravaganza, Summerfest is 3 days of nonstop good vibes in the beer garden! Friday, June 17th 6pm-9pm: Live concert by The Spazmatics Saturday, June 18th 2-4pm: Drag Show ...
SF’s Free Film Night in the Park “The Rock” (The Presidio)
Friday, June 17 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Presidio Civil War Parade Grounds
After a brief hiatus, San Francisco’s beloved free outdoor movie series is back! Sundown Cinema, a cherished tradition since 2003, is returning this fall with two special screenings in the city’s favorite parks. The series had been paused this year due to financial challenges, leaving ...
$15 Tix (Kids Free): “Oakland Spiders” Pro Ultimate Disc vs. Seattle Cascades
Make history with the Oakland Spiders Pro Ultimate Disc (frisbee) squad as they take on the Seattle Cascade at a special Friday night home game taking place at Fremont High School! Food trucks, kid zone, music, games and more. Bring the whole family, as kids ...
Win Tix: Andrew Bird / Iron & Wine Live at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)
Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine are bringing the Outside Problems Tour to the Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley on Friday, June 17th, along with Allison Russell! Tickets on sale now.
See an epic live show at this historic outdoor amphitheater overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
Bonus ...
FREE Tix: 2022 Black Laughs Matter: SF’s Juneteenth Comedy Fest (June 17-18)
In honor of Juneteenth’s first-ever year as a national holiday, we’re taking over SF’s biggest comedy club, Cobb’s, with a special edition of Black Laughs Matter featuring some of the Bay’s top black comics including headliner Stoy Moyd (ABC, NBC, Vox, Thrive City) who has ...
Free Telescope Viewings + Outdoor Star Party at Chabot (Oakland)
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
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 ...
