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Friday, September 15

Tix on Sale at 8am: The Bay Area’s “Haunted Railroad” 2023 (Oct. 20-29)
Friday, September 15 – 8:00 am | Cost: $15*
*$15 for aged 3 and up (2 and under free)
| Ardenwood Historic Farm

The 2023 Haunted Train is a fun ride through the dark forest of Ardenwood. Climb aboard our historic narrow gauge train for a fun, spooky (not scary) ride through the dark forest at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. Your family will enjoy the fun, round-trip ...

9:30 amMorning Hike at Rancho Cañada del Oro (Morgan Hill)  FREE*
*free
New Pop-Culture Art Show “Murakami: Monsterized” at Asian Art Museum (SF)
Friday, September 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $35 | Asian Art Museum

In spectacular fashion, a luminary of art and popular culture imagines the monsters that pervade our real and virtual worlds. Coming soon at Asian Arts Museum, Murakami: Monsterized!  Takashi Murakami: Unfamiliar People — Swelling of Monsterized Human Ego is the first solo exhibition in San ...

“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

2023 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 15-17)
Friday, September 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets are free. Food/Drink for purcahse
| Annunciation Cathedral

74th San Francisco Greek Food Festival “A Journey of Greek Culture” returns to the Mission District September 19-21, 2025. San Francisco’s long-running and beloved Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District this fall. The three-day food festival will offer ...

2023 Concord Taco Trail Competition (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15)
Friday, September 15 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Food for purchase
| All Over Concord
TAKE THE 2023 CONCORD TACO TRAIL CHALLENGE SEPTEMBER 15TH THROUGH OCTOBER 15TH! Fire up your taste for adventure and let the Concord Taco Trail be your guide! Eat Tacos, Earn Prizes!  Begin by following Visit Concord on Facebook and Instagram. Visit any of the participating Concord Taco Trail taquerias and restaurants listed ...
SF’s “El Grito” Mexican Festival + Free Tacos & Churros (Civic Center)
Friday, September 15 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza ca
Official El Grito Vendors! Come to the Civic Center Plaza on Friday, September 15th and explore some of our favorite Mexican-inspired vendors! Remember, the first 100 people will receive a free taco and churro! Vengan a celebrar El Grito con nuestros vendedores el 15 de septiembre en frente ...
2:00 pm“Pier Party” at SF’s Fisherman’s Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (July 14 – Sept. 30)  FREE
Schroeder’s Annual Oktoberfest Block Party 2023 (SF)
Friday, September 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Food/drink for purchase
| Schroeder's Restaurant
Join Schroeder’s, the oldest Bavarian beer hall on the West Coast, for the Oktoberfest Block Party on Friday, September 15 starting at 3:00 p.m. Celebrating its 130th anniversary this year, the historic and beloved German restaurant will feature live music, specials on beverages and bar ...
2023 “Positive Future Fair” at Lake Merritt w/ Free Food + Swag (Oakland)
Friday, September 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free food will only be from 3pm-4:30pm
| Eastshore Park (Oakland)- Lake Merritt
Join us for a day of inspiration, fun, resources and community outreach at the Positive Futures Fair. This event is a collaboration between the Alameda County Probation Department, the city of Oakland’s Department of Violence Prevention and Alameda County Public Health. This exciting gathering is ...
2023 Worldwide Protests to End Fossil Fuels (Nor Cal / Bay Area)
Friday, September 15 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Highway & Judah

Here are some SF Bay Area events happening as part of the Global Climate Strike weekend happening worldwide ahead of the UN Climate Ambition Summit 2023.  Climate Strikes are happening globally on 9/15, spearheaded by Fridays For Future. The huge international march is in NYC 9/17.  ...

The Re-Cycle Project: Bandaloop Aerial Dance Rehearsals (Sept. 15-16)
Friday, September 15 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hanger 25

Sept. 15 & 16, 4pm-5pm both days Oakland-based BANDALOOP is one of the Bay Area’s greatest artistic exports drawing crowds all over the world to their awe-inspiring vertical dance performances. Seamlessly blending contemporary dance with climbing and rope access techniques, BANDALOOP has performed in over ...

Noodle Night Night 2023: “Off the Grid” Fort Mason
Friday, September 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center

🎉 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 ...

Menlo Park’s Jazz Night: An Outdoor Jazz Showcase (Springline Grand Opening)
Friday, September 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $25.50*
*Tickets normally $30, but the first 25 people get 15% off w/ discount code SPRINGLINEFRIEND
| Springline Menlo Park
On September 15th, Springline’s Plaza will transform into an intimate jazz club complete with private tables, velvet ropes & swanky lights. Two world-class acts, The Mattson 2 and The Nicolas Bearde Quartet will provide guests with the best of what jazz has to offer. Cheese ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, September 15 – 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

Gilroy Gardens’ Amusement Park Slumber Party & Campout

Family amusement park, Gilroy Gardens, is hosting the ultimate summer campout: Gil & Roy’s Slumber Party. Gilroy Gardens’ mascots Gil & Roy have a big backyard and are hosting the biggest backyard party ever. Come on Friday nights (through September 22) from 5-10 pm to ...

“Ride to End Fossil Fuels” on SF’s Great Highway
Friday, September 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Highway & Judah
Join the Ride to End Fossil Fuels to demand that Governor Newsom phase out fossil fuel production in California and ensure an equitable, just transition to renewable energy. Connect with like-minded climate and bicycle activists. Please wear blue or green and decorate your bike with climate action messaging. Bring your ...
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (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

5:00 pm“The Mustache Bash” Funky ’70s Disco (The Phoenix Hotel)  $69*
*Dress '70s and grow your staches. This is the funkiest disco day on earth!
“A Taste of Irving” Sunset District Food Tour + Tasting
Friday, September 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: $30*
*Ticket includes food tasting.
| Irving Street
Go on a journey through the heart of the Sunset Night Market, where every bite supports local dreams. Sunset night market: a taste of irving food tour friday, september 15th from 5-6:30pm irving street between 20th-23rd avenue san francisco, ca $30 ticket includes food tasting NOTE: You will not be ...
SF’s New “Sunset” Night Market (Sept. 15)
Friday, September 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Irving btwn 20th and 23rd
By Olivia Wynkoop Bay City News Bustling, open-air night markets seen in places like China and Taiwan may be coming to California after San Francisco Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, introduced a new state bill Monday. Alongside San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio, Haney announced the introduction of ...
“Mr. S” Pre-Folsom Leather Customer Appreciation Party (SF)
Friday, September 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mr-S-Leather
Join us Friday September 15th for our pre-Folsom Customer Appreciation Party. DJ Dive will be on the decks. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this. See you soon! About Mr. S Leather Mr. S Leather has been bringing you the ‘good stuff’ since 1979. We produce some of ...
SF’s 66th Annual Armenian Food Festival (Sept. 15-17)
Friday, September 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: $5*
*No RSVP required, free for children under 5 years of age. Food for purchase
| Armenian Community Center

Craving something truly off the beaten path? Come to the 66th Annual Armenian Food Festival located at 825 Brotherhood Way in San Francisco! Sure, it’s a celebration of delicious food… But there is also much more! Widely recognized as one of the best ethnic food ...

6:30 pmStarlight Movie Night: “Top Gun: Maverick” | Alameda  FREE
6:30 pmSausalito “Jazz and Blues by the Bay” Festival (2023)  FREE
7:00 pm“Deep Cut Comedy” Live Stand Up at Fish & Farm (SF)  FREE
Paul Madonna Book Launch Party (SF)
Friday, September 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Ritual Cafe

Paul Madonna is an award-winning artist and best-selling author whose unique blend of drawing and storytelling has been heralded as an “all new art form.” Paul is the creator of the series All Over Coffee, which ran in the San Francisco Chronicle for twelve years, ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
Friday, September 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
| Speakeasy Brewery

This event no longer takes place at Speakeasy. We’ve moved all of our comedy shows to The Function (1414 Market St., SF) starting June 2024! Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy ...

SF’s Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, September 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
| Speakeasy Brewery

This event no longer takes place at Speakeasy. We’ve moved all of our comedy shows to The Function (1414 Market St., SF) starting June 2024! Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been defiantly brewing small batches of beer in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood since 1997. ...

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2023)
Friday, September 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...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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