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Saturday, November 18

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

SF’s “Great Dickens Christmas Fair” 2023 (Nov. 18-Dec. 17)

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. The Great ...

CANCELED: SF’s “Second Hand Saturday” 2023 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, November 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Community Mercantile

Launching April 19th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fourth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2025 launch of Secondhand Saturday with a special DJ set by Tangerine Meadows and Trippy Chris from Here and There Records, ...Monthly

Holidays at Filoli Gardens Opening Day (Nov. 18-Jan. 7)
Saturday, November 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $39*
*$39 from 10 am – 3:30 pm; $43 from 4 pm – 9 pm
| Filoli

The holidays are magical time to visit Filoli when its beautiful gardens are beautifully lit up and the house is decked with festive decorations. ‘Tis the season to make special memories, bask in the vibrant landscape, and spend time together. Step into the magic of ...

SF’s Chinatown Activation Weekends (June 1 – Nov. 30)
Saturday, November 18 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Rose Pak Station Upper Plaza

This summer and into the fall, the series will also include weekend events on the upper plaza of the Chinatown Rose Pak Central Subway Station. The opening of the Chinatown Rose Pak Central Subway Station in January of 2023 marked an important milestone as it ...

Winter 2023 “West Coast Craft” Fair w/ 275+ Artists at Fort Mason (Nov. 18-19)
Saturday, November 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion)

West Coast Craft features 275+ of the best artist and designer craftspeople working now in the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Join us for the next indoor, 2-day West Coast Craft on November 18 & 19, 2023, from 10am to 6pm ...

SF’s “Clean up The City” Hayes Neighborhood Cleanup (w/ Free Lunch + Coffee for Volunteers)
Saturday, November 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Gambit Lounge

Haye who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, the Civic Joy Fund, SF Public Works, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Gambit Lounge (581 Hayes St), clean for a bit, then enjoy ...Every Saturday

10:00 amMission Science Workshop: Free Hands-on Science Saturday | SF  FREE*
*Donations are appreciated.
All DayFree PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio  FREE
SF’s “Clean up The City” South Mission Cleanup (w/ Free Food + Drinks for Volunteers)
Saturday, November 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sisters Coffee Shop

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Sisters Coffee Shop (920 Valencia St), clean for a bit, then enjoy free food & refreshments after ...Every Saturday

10:00 amBedford Gallery’s 14th Annual Craft Fest w/ Handmade Goods (Walnut Creek)  FREE
11:00 amDrop-In Bike Workshop & Advice | Mountain View  FREE
SF’s “Clean up The City” Lower Polk Neighborhood Cleanup
Saturday, November 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jane on Larkin

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Jane on Larkin (925 Larkin St), to grab supplies and form a crew, clean for a bit ...Every Saturday

Patchwork Show: Modern Makers Festival at Jack London Square (Oakland)
Saturday, November 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Patchwork Show Oakland draws on the East Bay’s strong artistic community and commitment to support local commerce and features over 75 vendors in a gorgeous waterfront setting. After the show grab a bite or a drink from any of the dozens of area restaurants or ...
11:00 am“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley  FREE
11:00 am“Wine & Whiskers” Party”: Laurel Burch x Berkeley Humane (Berkeley)  FREE
“Superfine” San Francisco Art Fair w/ 60 Artists (Nov. 16-19)
Saturday, November 18 – 12:00 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 ...

Immersive Light Show at SF’s Japantown (Nov. 13-19)
Saturday, November 18 – 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 ...

12:00 pmFern Alley Music Series  FREE
SF’s New Free Outdoor Music Series in India Basin Waterfront Park (Sept. 30 – Nov. 18)
Saturday, November 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | India Basin Shoreline Park

Join the India Basin Waterfront Park project partners, Illuminate Live and the Bayview Opera House for the Sounds of the Street music series at India Basin Shoreline Park beginning this Saturday, September 30 from noon to 4 p.m. with a Jazz/Blues/Soul concert featuring Lady Bianca ...

2023 Holidays on Fourth Street: Make Glass Ornaments | Berkeley
Saturday, November 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fourth Street (Berkeley)

Dazzling Holiday Lights Each Night On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and ...

1:00 pmFree Bacon Bourbon Whisky Tasting (Pacifica)  FREE
1:00 pmLegion of Honor’s Free Symposium on Botticelli (SF)  FREE*
*Free, All Ages, Admission into the galleries is free for all SF Bay Area Residents
2:00 pm3rd Saturday Guided Gallery District Tour | Oakland  FREE
SF’s Valencia Street Saturday Block Parties (July 8-Nov 18)
Saturday, November 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street

Valencia Street is back doing their block parties and closing off three blocks of the street for pedestrians and fun activations and live music every Saturday. Details are minimal, but here’s what they promise us: Valencia Street will be closed between 18th-21st from 2-9 PM ...Every Saturday

3:00 pmArt in the Park: Live Music, Arts & Spoken Word | Tenderloin  FREE
SF’s “Clean up The City” West SoMa Cleanup (w/ Free Drink for Volunteers)
Saturday, November 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Driftwood

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Driftwood (1225 Folsom St), clean for a bit, then enjoy a free drink after the 1 hour ...Every Saturday

$8 Flat Rate Parking in SF after 5pm (Chinatown/North Beach)
Saturday, November 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: $8*
*$8 flat rate parking after 5pm (7 days a week). Otherwise parking is $4/hour. Validation gets $5 off parking rates
| Portsmouth Square Garage

Where can you get $8 flat rate parking in SF?  How about while shopping, eating and drinking in Chinatown or North Beach! There’s no better place to park than Portsmouth Square Garage. Rates normally $4 per hour, but evening parking (after 5pm) is just $8, ...Every Saturday

7:00 pm“Cat People” Comedy Show & Free Pizza | Oakland  $10

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday. Free Community Yoga Class Every Saturday | 10 am Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA FREE Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome. Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form. You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Saturday – 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 ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"Critical Hit" Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong. Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
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