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Friday, November 17

SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (2023-24)
Friday, November 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Tickets are $20 with skate rental included in the cost of admission
| Union Square Park

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2024-25 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square. First (100) guests skate for free during the ...

2023 “IlluminOdyssey” Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 10-Jan. 28)
Friday, November 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $25.95*
*Child - $21.95, Adult - $25.95. Admission includes IlluminOdyssey
| CuriOdyssey

IlluminOdyssey is back! Catch the light November 16, 2024–January 26, 2025. Inspired by the science of light, IlluminOdyssey is an immersive, interactive installation that will mesmerize kids and adults of all ages*. CuriOdyssey’s four-level Redwood Hall will transform into a glowing forest of science—light your ...

“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

Immersive Light Show at SF’s Japantown (Nov. 13-19)
Friday, November 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Kinokuniya Mall

NAKED, Inc. Returns to Japantown on Monday, Nov. 13 through the 19 to coincide with the APEC Summit. Hours are noon to 6pm. Come and share your with for world peace at the APEC 2023 Dandelion Project in Japantown. We’ll be doing daily giveaways so ...

“Superfine” San Francisco Art Fair w/ 60 Artists (Nov. 16-19)
Friday, November 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $14.40*
*Tix starts at $14.40 for Single Day Entry
| Gallery 308 (Fort Mason)

Meet 60 exceptional up-and-coming artists at our first fall edition of San Francisco’s top independent artist art fair! Do your holiday shopping where it matters. Buy original art on Nov. 16-19 at the Fort Mason Center. Along with first-person access to new artists who aren’t ...

Golden Gate Park’s Bike Ride & Sunset Viewing Party (SF)
Friday, November 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Conservatory of Flowers
Join the Great Sunset Joy Ride & Happy Hour! With world leaders coming to San Francisco for a major economic summit, let’s show them we’re more joy than doom loop. I’m hosting an oceanside bike ride, happy hour, and sunset viewing party Nov. 17. Friday, November 17 — ...
“Disco YES!” Chinatown Art Block Party (SF)
Friday, November 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 800 Grant Avenue
Co-presented by the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco and Edge on the Square, “Disco YES!” is a celebration of Chinatown’s creativity, community spirit, and joy. On Friday, November 17th, Chinatown’s iconic Grant Avenue (between Clay and Washington) will be transformed into “Disco YES!”—an ...
Fillmore’s Friday Night Market (SF)
Friday, November 17 – 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

Bayview “Celebration of Lights” & Tree Lighting (2023)
Friday, November 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to all!
| Bayview Opera House
A free celebration and tree-lighting event for the Bayview Hunters Point Community Bayview Celebration of Lights Friday, November 17th, 2023 5:00pm – 8:00pm FREE!!! Come out for a community dinner, gingerbread house and ornament making, live music and so much more! This event is made possible through community collaboration with: B-Magic, ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, November 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

Inner Sunset’s Gratitude Stroll: Live Music & Happy Hour Specials (SF)
Friday, November 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Inner Sunset
Introducing The Inner Sunset Gratitude Event to kick off the holiday season! Participating Inner Sunset Merchants would like to thank neighbors who support local businesses by offering happy hour specials on food and bites and/or live music from 5-10 PM on Nov.17th. Many merchants will stay ...
7:00 pm“Deep Cut Comedy” Live Stand Up at Fish & Farm (SF)  FREE
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2023)
Friday, November 17 – 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

“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
Friday, November 17 – 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, November 17 – 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. ...

SF’s “Safety Third” DJ Night at Black Hammer Brewing (Every Third Friday)
Friday, November 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing

Your favorite TTITD-inspired brewery DJ night returns to Black Hammer Brewing on the third Friday of each month. Starts at 7PM and goes late. 100% free, 100% awesome. Safety Third: Black Hammer DJ Night Every Third Friday at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant St, ...

Win Tix: Gorgon City “Salvation Tour” Comes to SF at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (2023)
Friday, November 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Don’t miss UK’s electronic duo, Gorgon City as they bring their Salvation Tour at SF’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium! The duo, who have skyrocketed with their mix of catchy vocals and deep house beats, will be touring North America and Europe for their fourth studio ...
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 ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, November 17 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens

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

8:15 pm“Salsa at Mars” Every Third Friday (SF)  $5*
*Sliding scale donation of $5-$15
San Franfuego Reggaeton Party (Models & Bottles)
Friday, November 17 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 10 pm
| Madarae
FREE with RSVP Before 10pm. San Franfuego ! Value Culture’s Reggaeton Party with DJ’s Papi Chulo (2x Opener for Bad Bunny), Manny Fresh & VIA ! Models & Bottles! Modelos y Bottelas! Join us on the dance floor for an electrifying night of fuego, music and vibras, reggaeton ...
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