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2023 “Halloween Jam” at Children’s Fairyland (Oct. 20-29)
Halloween Jam is back in a big way! This year we’ve conjured up a cauldron of 6 magically themed days to make sure your family has maximum fun at our most famous, most festive fall affair! Join us October 20-22 and October 27-29, 10 a.m. ...
2023 “Friends of the Oakland Public Library” Fall Book Sale (Oct. 20-22)
The Friends of the Oakland Public Library will host its annual Fall Book Sale at The Bookmark Bookstore on Friday, October 20 – Sunday, October 22, 2023. Members of the Friends of the OPL save 50% on all purchases on the first day of the ...
Wear Pink at SF’s “Restore Drag” Mural Painting Party (The Mission)
Friday, October 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Galería de la Raza
San Francisco Artist Juan Manuel Carmona encountered a violent attack on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 that targeted a public art project depicting our beloved drag queen Juanita MORE! This public art project went through the proper city vetting and permitting and the perpetrator ignored Carmona’s ...
Bay Area Maker Faire Returns for 2023 (Oct. 20-22)
Make your way over to beautiful Mare Island for two weekends of crazy fun and unbelievable sightseeing. Explore the world of 3D printing, robotics, drones, cosplay and art in a family-friendly atmosphere that will leave you marveling at these breathtaking inventions! Experience the innovative future ...
“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
Fillmore’s Friday Night Market (SF)
Friday, October 20 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | O’Farrell Street
Thanks to the SF Standard for letting us know that the Fillmore District in San Francisco now has its own Friday Night Market, running through December 8, 2023, every Friday between 4 pm and 9 pm on O’Farrell Street between Fillmore St and Steiner St. ...Every Friday
“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
Off the Grid’s “Seemingly Ranch” Night Market at Fort Mason
🎉 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 ...
$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
“Avalance Sale” San Francisco Ski & Snowboard Swap at Fort Mason (Oct. 20-22)
Friday, October 20 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion)
The Avalanche Sale San Francisco Ski & Snowboard Swap is back at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion! Join us this October 20 – October 22. Friday 10/20 5 pm – 9 pm Saturday 10/21 11 am – 6 pm Sunday 10/22 11 am – 3 ...
“Avalance Sale” San Francisco Ski & Snowboard Swap at Fort Mason (Oct. 20-22)
Friday, October 20 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion)
The Avalanche Sale San Francisco Ski & Snowboard Swap is back at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion! Join us this October 20 – October 22. Friday 10/20 5 pm – 9 pm Saturday 10/21 11 am – 6 pm Sunday 10/22 11 am – 3 ...
SF’s Free Fall 2023 Outdoor Film Fest at Proxy (Sept. 29-Oct. 27)
Hello movie lovers! We are super excited to announce the 2024 PROXY Fall Film Festival of FREE outdoor cinema at the PROXY Outdoor Theater! Knowing that so many of us need a respite from the everyday, this year’s festival is a collection of five inspiring, ...
SF’s Free Outdoor Halloween Movie Night “Ghostbusters” (McLaren Park)
Friday, October 20 – 6:25 pm - Ends at 8:25 pm |
Cost: FREE | Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (McLaren Park)
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 ...
$5 Off: “Mayhem Mansion” Haunted Tours of 1886 Victorian (Oct 20-28)
The creators of Unhinged at the Winchester Mystery House and the hit immersive experience, The Speakeasy, are coming to San Francisco Heritage’s Haas-Lilienthal House in October 2024 with Nightmare: House on Franklin Street. Tickets are now on sale for 45-minute tours running on October 18, 19, 25, 26, 31 and November 1. Due to the disturbing nature of ...
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2023)
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
The Bay Area’s “Haunted Railroad” 2023 (Oct. 20-29)
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 ...
SF LGBT Center’s Halloween “Oogie Boogie Ball” (2023)
Friday, October 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 1800 Market St
Drag performances, a DJ, costume contests, food, and more! Hosted by youth services! (This event is for ages 16-24). Join us for a spooktacular night of fun at 1800 Market St! Get ready to dance the night away with ghouls, goblins, and all things creepy. ...
SF’s Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (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. ...
“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
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 ...
Adassa Sings Disney (Oakland)
“We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” but we do talk about ADASSA, the voice behind the character Dolores in Disney’s 2021 feature film Encanto. Temple Hill is beyond excited to welcome the multi-talented Adassa to an all-Disney concert on October 20th and 21st, 2023. She will ...
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)
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 ...
$39 Tix: Anthony Rapp’s (RENT) “Without You” Live in SF (Oct. 20-22)
Following a critically acclaimed, sold-out NYC run, Anthony Rapp’s WITHOUT YOU comes to the Curran stage for one weekend only — and you have $45 tickets to opening night on October 19th. In WITHOUT YOU, Anthony Rapp, known for originating the role of Mark Cohen ...
40% Off Tix to Harrison David Rivers’ “we are continuous” in SF (Oct. 20-Nov. 26)
Critically-acclaimed playwright Harrison David Rivers returns to New Conservatory Theatre Center with “a tremendous theatrical experience” (Broadway World). Running Oct. 20 – Nov. 26, “we are continuous” explores how people change and how love evolves. “we are continuous” West Coast Premiere by Harrison David Rivers ...
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday
San Jose Bike Party
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
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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 ...
