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Friday, October 11

“Viva Italia: A Showcase of Iconic Italian Design” in Palo Alto (Oct. 4-19)
Friday, October 11 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Floor stock is readily available for purchase
| French Cabinetry Showroom

Join us for an exclusive showcase of European design excellence at our showroom event, “Viva Italia: A Showcase of Iconic Italian Design.” Discover the latest in high-end European cabinetry, furniture, and home décor, meet industry experts, and experience firsthand the elegance and innovation that define ...

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

San Francisco Fleet Week 2024: Blue Angels Air Show
Friday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival. Although there is a full week of events, the epochal annual air show takes place ...

“Parade of Ships” Under Golden Gate Bridge (Fleet Week 2024)
Friday, October 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Crissy Field
11-12 pm | Along the San Francisco waterfront See the ships of 2024 San Francisco Fleet Week sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and learn about the different types of vessels. San Francisco Fleet Week hosts the largest Parade of Ships on the West Coast. The procession ...
“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

San Jose Climate Art Symposium
Friday, October 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Jose Museum of Art
Join us as we celebrate the completion of our pilot year with a symposium dedicated to advancing sustainability and mobilizing climate action in the Bay Area arts and cultural sector. This two-day event features presentations, discussions, and workshops designed to share best practices, expand networks, ...
National Gumbo Week 2024: Gumbo Discount Day (25% Off) BUY ONE A GUMBO GET ONE FOR 50% OFF (equal or lesser value)! This offer is good for all available varieties and sizes including our selection of 32-oz take-home frozen gumbos! Frozen gumbos are perfect to reheat and share with your friends and family. ...
OMCA’s “Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples” (Through Jan. 26, 2025)

Experience intergenerational, feminist, queer, and Xicanx-Indigenous artworks offering ancestral forms of liberation, healing, and being at Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples, only at OMCA, on view now through January 26, 2025. “Calli,” derived from Nahuatl, signifies the essence of home, family, and lineage. Immerse yourself ...

12:00 pmDay of Prayer Celebration  FREE*
*Free
3:00 pmSpirit of Ireland Spirit of Poitin  FREE
SF’s Free Gumbo Tasting Party (National Gumbo Week 2024)
Friday, October 11 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend! Food and drink available to purchase.
| Gumbo Social

National Gumbo Day (October 12, 2024) is the official celebration of Gumbo! Gumbo Social is celebrating with three free events at Gumbo Social, 5176 3rd St., San Francisco PLUS a bonus Gumbo Discount Day. Day 1 Gumbo Fireside Chat Day 2 Gumbo Cooking Demo Day ...

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, October 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)

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

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, October 11 – 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

SF’s Chinatown “Waverly Block Party”
Friday, October 11 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | On Waverly
Be a part of a vibrant and casual block party in the heart of Chinatown, building upon the success of the beloved Chinatown Night Market. This free neighborhood event will feature local AAPI musicians, art, makers and community curated by Shoes Off! Arts Collective. Celebrate ...
76th Grand National Rodeo at the Cow Palace (Oct. 11-12)
Friday, October 11 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20.92 | Cow Palace Event Center

76th Grand National Rodeo at the Cow Palace Oct 11th and 12th This is an action-packed night of completion. Fun for the whole family. Enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment at the historic Cow Palace in Daly City. Tickets on sale now @cowpalace.com Doors open at ...

SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2024 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, October 11 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)

Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 8, 2024, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2024 Every Second Friday | 5:30-9p Grant Ave. from Sacramento to Jackson, San Francisco FREE The Civic Joy ...Monthly

Día de Los Muertos 2024: Bearing Witness Opening Reception (SoMa)
Friday, October 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 suggested donation, NOTAFLOF
| SOMArts Cultural Center
Join us for the all-ages exhibition unveiling and opening reception on Friday, October 11, 6–9 PM PST. As the world watches and responds to the genocide of the Palestinian people, this year’s exhibition theme, Bearing Witness: An Expression of Love, Solidarity, and Justice for the People of Palestine, ...
6:00 pmPrint Shop for Teens  FREE*
*Free for teens ages 13-17, registration required.
6:30 pmSOSF Presents: 15th Annual Fleet or Flight Party w/ Open Bar  $45*
*Includes open bar the first hour, DJ, Dance Party, Photobooth and roaming photographer. All proceeds go to Edgewood Center for Children and Families, who provides mental health services to low income youth
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, October 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

7:00 pm“You Are Here” Chinatown Short Films, Open Door Series Screening  FREE*
*Clarion is non-profit 501-3(c). Open viewing, suggested donation $5-10.
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, October 11 – 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

7:00 pmPort Chicago 50 Play  $20
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

7:00 pmTell Me Something, Tell Me Anything, Even If It’s a Lie  FREE*
*This event is free but we ask that attendees register at eventbrite.com or call the store to ensure a seat.
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)

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 ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (The Function)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

7:00 pmMumiy Troll  $72.50
7:00 pmODC/Dance presents: Unplugged  $29*
*Limited number of Arts Access tickets available on a first come-first serve basis.
7:30 pmEast Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)  FREE
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