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Friday, November 1

Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024. Ferry Nice!!!! The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown ...Every Friday

8:00 amSF’s Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)  FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/
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

November 2024 Free First Friday (San Mateo County History Museum)
Friday, November 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free all day
| San Mateo County History Museum
The San Mateo County History Museum Continues its “FREE First Fridays” Program on November 1, 2024. Not only is admission free the entire day (10 a.m. until 4 p.m.), but two programs are planned for the public without any fees. At 11 a.m., preschoolers can join ...
All DayFree Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History  FREE
Marin Arts & Crafts Show 2024 (Nov. 1-3)
Friday, November 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marin Center Fairgrounds

Celebrate handcraft at the Marin Arts & Crafts Show, coming to the Marin Center Exhibit Hall this November 1st-3rd! Just in time for the holiday season, this event is your ultimate destination for discovering unique gifts and artistic treasures. With over 200 artisan exhibits, you’ll ...

All DayHistory Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)  FREE
Major K-Pop Exhibition “Hallyu! The Korean Wave” at Asian Art Museum (Sept. 27-Jan. 6)
Friday, November 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $30 | Asian Art Museum

Splash-landing on September 27, 2024, Hallyu! The Korean Wave celebrates the irresistible charm of an unprecedented global pop culture phenomenon, surfing its evolution across cinema, drama, music, fashion, beauty, and the passionate embrace of fandoms – on and offline, from Gen Z to go – ...

Contemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)
Friday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Contemporary Jewish Museum

The Contemporary Jewish Museum engages audiences of all  backgrounds through dynamic exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art, and ideas. And the architecture of the Museum itself is a work of art. CLOSURE UPDATE: The Contemporary Jewish Museum has closed ...

Golden Gate Park’s “9th & Lincoln Gateway” Reopening Ceremony (SF)
Friday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | | 9th & Lincoln (Golden Gate Park)
Join Rec and Park for the reopening celebration of the 9th and Lincoln Gateway in Golden Gate Park on Friday, November 1 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This improvement project enhances wayfinding signage and pedestrian safety at this popular park entrance. The event will ...
“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

Dia de Los Muertos Celebration at Glen Park Rec Center (SF)
Friday, November 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center
Join San Francisco Community Living Campaign and Rec and Park for a Dia de los Muertos celebration at Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street) on Friday, November 1 from noon to 1:30 p.m. There will be a reading of La Llorona, altar art, ...
3:00 pm“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
4:00 pmZoppé Italian Family Circus in Redwood City (Nov. 1-Dec. 1)  $17*
*Youth (Ages 2-12) - $12-$25, Adults (13+) - $17-$30, Front row (All ages) $22-$35
“Book of Life” Dia De Los Muertos Outdoor Movie Screening
Friday, November 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP please
| SPARK Social SF
A Celebration of Culture and Community! Bring your blankets and loved ones for an unforgettable movie night outdoors on the field at SPARK! CineMás: Día de Los Muertos Movie Night – A Celebration of Culture and Community! Join us for a special Día de Los Muertos Movie ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, November 1 – 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

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, November 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, November 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, November 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs to life ...Monthly

$5 “Scary at the Berry” Halloween Event at Strawberry Rec. District (Mill Valley)
Friday, November 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*Admission for children aged 3 and above is $5, younger childre/parents/guardians are free
| Strawberry Recreation District
Join Us for Scary at the Berry 2024! Get ready for a night of fun, frights, and festivities at Strawberry Recreation District! On Friday, November 1st, from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm, we’re bringing back the Halloween magic with an event that’s packed with excitement for ...
SF’s Castro Art Walk 2024 (Every First Friday)
Friday, November 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free self-guided tour
| Castro Merchants

The Castro Art Walk is back for 2024 as a regular monthly event, every first Friday of the month! Please come and (re)discover the coolest arts district in San Francisco – The Castro Arts District. Participating small businesses extend their business hours to host special ...Monthly

Dia de los Muertos Celebration at Evergreen Village Square (San Jose)
Friday, November 1 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Evergreen Village Square
On Friday, November 1st, Evergreen Village Square will host its inaugural Dia de los Muertos celebration presented by Councilmember Domingo Candelas. Starting at 5:30 PM, this free, family-friendly event invites the San Jose community to come together in remembrance and celebration of loved ones who have passed.   The evening will include vibrant ...
6:00 pmDía de los Muertos Artisanal Tour  $55*
*Exclusive offer for FunCheap readers: Use promo code: FUNCHEAPSF for $10 off!
6:00 pmSJMA Beta Space: Patty Chang and David Kelly  FREE*
*Free admission from 6-9pm
4th Annual Día de los Muertos in the Sunset (SF)
Friday, November 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
The fourth annual Día de los Muertos in the Outer Sunset is a night full of food, music, dance, and culture. We mourn our loved ones through the joys of life  – Folklorico dancers weave a story through their magnificent performance, and attendees are invited to ...
Celebración de Día de Muertos: Ceremony, Altar, Activities, Music, & Food (Berkeley)
Friday, November 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 Suggestion Donation
| La Peña Cultural Center
Día de Muertos at La Peña: Ceremony, Altar, Music & Tradition: Join us at La Peña Cultural Center for a meaningful Día de Muertos ceremony focused on honoring ancestors and collective healing. This special evening offers a unique opportunity to participate in a shared ritual ...
Sunset Mercantile’s 4th Annual “Día de los Muertos” 2024 (SF)
Friday, November 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Sunset Mercantile’s Fourth Annual Día de los Muertos: A night full of food, music, dance, and culture.  We honor our beloved dead and celebrate their spirits in this fourth annual celebration – Ballet Folklorico dancers weave stories of legends, tales, and culture through their magnificent performance, ...
“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, November 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly

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 ...

7:00 pmNew Era of Psychedelics at CIIS  FREE
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