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Friday, December 15

Union Square’s 2023 “Winter Walk” (Dec. 15-24)
Friday, December 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Stockton Street (O'Farrell to Post Street)

Winter Walk Presented by JPMorganChase, San Francisco’s signature holiday event, returns to Union Square December 13-24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday destination. This annual event will once again feature a holiday marketplace, food trucks, ...

“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

$1 Ice Cream Day from What’s the Scoop Ice Cream (SF)
Friday, December 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | What’s The Scoop
HUGE 1 year ANNIVERSARY SALE! December 15th, we will be serving scoops for $1 each, to celebrate being open for one year and to close out the year on a good note! From 12-4pm. What’s the Scoop Ice Cream Friday, December 15th | 12 PM – 4 ...
12:00 pmFairy Winterland: “United by Light” at Oakland’s Children’s Fairyland (Dec. 15-30)  $18*
*Fairyland members: $9 / Guests age 1 to 100: $18 / Guests under age 1: FREE
1:30 pmSF’s “Tinseltown” Christmas-Themed Pop-Up Bar (Dec. 1-30, 2023)  $22
Holidays at Unity Plaza (SF)
Friday, December 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Unity Plaza
Join us on December 15, 2023, from 3-6 pm at Unity Plaza, where we will bring the holiday spirit and cheer to Ocean Ave! Enjoy fresh-baked pizza and hot chocolate, a visit from Santa, and fun activities for the community. For more information, please get in ...
SF’s “Fillmore Turk Mini Park” Reopening Celebration
Friday, December 15 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Turk Mini Park
Fillmore Turk Mini Park Reopening Celebration on December 15 Join Mayor London Breed, CHARM SF and key community leaders for a holiday event celebrating the reopening of Fillmore Turk Mini Park (Fillmore and Turk streets) on Friday, December 15 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event ...
4:00 pmCircus Bella’s “Kaleidoscope” A Winter Holiday Spectacular (Dec. 15-31)  $55*
*Use code: Family15 to get 15% off. General Admission Seating by 2 sections: Premium, General Admission. (Tix: $55 - $75).
SF’s 2023 Holiday Lighted Boat Parade (Fisherman’s Wharf)
Friday, December 15 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Come out and see the oldest and largest lighted holiday boat parade on the San Francisco Bay. Boats festooned with lights and holiday decorations will parade along the waterfront on December 15, 2023. A holiday tradition since 1994, the parade typically includes members of the St. Francis ...
“Abuelita Cook Off” Holiday Cooking Competition (SF)
Friday, December 15 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | La Placita
Join us for the inaugural Abuelita Cook-Off! Indulge in the delightful flavors of our contestants’ cherished holiday recipes passed down from their Abuelitas. Additionally, show your support for our community by exploring the offerings of our local vendors at La Placita. It’s a celebration of ...
SF’s Fillmore Holiday Night Market Block Party (2023) Kids Winter Wonderland The free, family attractions begin with the magic and joy at the Kids Winter Wonderland as Gene Suttle Plaza is transformed into a real-life snow globe with faux-snow, games & train ride, arts & crafts, photos with Santa and so much more. It’s ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, December 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

5:30 pmChanukah Shabbat Dinner (Petaluma)  $25*
*$25/Adult • $15/Child
6:00 pm“Fiat Lux” Holiday Party Maker’s Market (SF)  FREE
SF’s Anti-Capitalist Holiday Market (Dec. 15-16)
Friday, December 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Birdcase

Anti-Capitalist Holiday Market Shop local! Support bay area makers and artists, hang out, and grab a drink at this two day holiday market pop-up at THE BIRDCAGE. THE BIRDCAGE is a new up and coming cafe, event space, art gallery, and gift shop in Lower ...

Secession Art & Design’s 2023 Holiday Gift Art Pop-Up Party
Friday, December 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 307 Cortland

Secession Art & Design is returning to San Francisco, on December 14-17 for a Holiday Gift Art Pop-Up at 307 Cortland Ave featuring 20+ talented artists. This four-day event is a magical time where I take over an empty storefront in Bernal Heights and transform it into ...

Floating Features: Cinema on the Bay’s Floating Film Fest w/ “Elf”
Friday, December 15 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $50*
*Includes free hot chocolate, coffee/tea and popcorn
| Red and White Fleet
We have the only sailing movie theater on the planet. No joke. Red and White Fleet is partnering with San Francisco landmark theater The Roxie to bring you a truly one-of-a-kind film experience. Our hybrid electric vessel ENHYDRA runs silently, so we can project a film ...
7:00 pmWinter Formal Concert at “The Stork Club” Benefiting Alameda Food Bank (Oakland)  $12*
*Discounted pre-sale tickets, $15 (cash) at the door
SF’s First Ever “Krampus Cookie Sacrifice”
Friday, December 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free! Suggested Donation of $15
| Church Of Clown
You’re cordially invited to the first ever: Great Krampus Holiday Cookie Sacrifice at Church of Clown! Join us on the Island of Misfit Toys for cookie decorating (and sacrificing of course), holiday treats, delicious warming liquids for your tum, performances, and a holiday window display. Dress up ...
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2023)
Friday, December 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

“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
Friday, December 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 “Safety Third” DJ Night at Black Hammer Brewing (Every Third Friday)
Friday, December 15 – 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, ...

SF’s Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, December 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. ...

7:00 pm“Deep Cut Comedy” Live Stand Up at Fish & Farm (SF)  FREE
7:00 pm1948 Film: Vallejo Noir “Pitfall”  $20*
*General Admission
7:30 pmRenegade Orchestra Swing Dance (Rancho Nicasio)  $25
7:30 pmJohn Brothers Piano Company and La Dee Da (The Lost Church)  $20*
*Earlybirds! $5 off each ticket when you use the code JohnBrothers at checkout. Offer ends December 10. Promo Codes are not applicable at the door. Codes are not case sensitive, but must be typed as one word. John Brothers Piano Company
SF Symphony’s “Holiday Gaeity” w/ Peaches Christ & SF Gay Men’s Chorus
Friday, December 15 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $29*
*Tickets start at $29
| Davies Symphony Hall
’Tis the season to be merry and gay! Co-emceed by conductor Edwin Outwater and drag sensation Peaches Christ, this adult-themed holiday variety show guarantees an evening of festive fun and fabulous flair. Hear holiday hits played by the SF Symphony, and be regaled by a ...
San Jose Bike Party
Friday, December 15 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Meet at 7:30 pm, roll at 8 pm.
| Secret San Jose Location

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

8:00 pmBrave New Jokes: Comedy Showcase | SF  FREE

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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