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Friday, April 18

April Fools at the Museum of the Eye: 21+ After Hours (SF)
Friday, April 18 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye
April Fools at the Museum of the Eye: 21+ After Hours (SF)
Celebrate the Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye’s popular exhibit, Hoodwinked: 19th Century Quack Medicine, at a special after-hours event on Friday, April 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Explore bonus quack devices and patent medicines that didn’t make it into the original show, while enjoying a ...
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, April 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

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

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Friday, April 18 – 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
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)

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

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
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 ...

Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, April 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
Free "Rush Hour Comedy Night" Friday Night (San Francisco)

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

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, April 18 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, April 18 – 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
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

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

“Your Worst Nightmare” Bay Area Festival: 5 Daring 10-Minute Plays (April 18-19)
Friday, April 18 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $17.85*
*advanced tickets $17.85. Door tickets $20
| Theater 33
"Your Worst Nightmare" Bay Area Festival: 5 Daring 10-Minute Plays (April 18-19)

Dive into a thrilling night of dark dreams and twisted tales at Theater 33. Five daring playwrights unleash their 10-minute nightmares—where fear meets laughter and the absurd collides with the terrifying. From spine-chilling twists to hilariously bizarre horrors, this festival proves that even our worst ...

SF’s 420 Comedy Festival at a Fancy Cannabis Lounge (April 18-20)
Friday, April 18 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets for first 42 people are free. Afterwards it's just $4.20 per person
| Moe Greens
SF's 420 Comedy Festival at a Fancy Cannabis Lounge (April 18-20)

Moe Greens uphold a tradition of “higher” quality in San Francisco. For the first time ever, HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges over 420 weekend for three nights of comedy. ” That’s right… it’s the first comedy festival in San Francisco ...

Win Tix: Grammy-Winning Electro-Pop Pioneers “Kraftwerk” Live at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)
Friday, April 18 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Greek Theatre
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see the Grammy-Award winning electro-pop pioneers Kraftwerk, who had gained worldwide recognition for their revolutionary electronic “soundscapes” and their innovative use of robotics, synthesizers, and computerized rhythms. Kraftwerk, formed in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider, is ...
$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, April 18 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, April 18 – 10:15 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Cost: $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday

Presidio Forest Stewards at Brooks Reforestation
Friday, April 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
| Presidio of San Francisco
Presidio Forest Stewards at Brooks Reforestation
​​​​Forest Stewards tend to young trees in the Presidio’s reforestation areas. Learn about urban forestry and arboriculture, while assisting with forest maintenance through planting, weeding, mulching, and other stewardship activities.​ Check the Presidio Trust website for additional updates. Groups Groups of five or more require special arrangements and ...
2025 Earth Day and Spring Days of Service in the GGNRA (SF)
Friday, April 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
| Golden Gate National Recreation Area
2025 Earth Day and Spring Days of Service in the GGNRA (SF)
Join the Parks Conservancy for Earth Day and Spring Days of Service at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) and celebrate Earth Day, National Volunteer Week, and National Park Week with impactful volunteer opportunities in San Francisco’s iconic national parks. Friday, April 18-27, 2025 | ...
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
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

10:00 amThrive City “Little Bears” Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)  FREE
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"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 Francisco Art Fair 2025 at Fort Mason (April 18-20)
Friday, April 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $35*
*You can purchase a ticket in advance or at the door.
| Fort Mason Festival Pavillion
San Francisco Art Fair 2025 at Fort Mason (April 18-20)

San Francisco Art Fair, the Bay Area’s longest-running modern and contemporary art fair, returns to Fort Mason Festival Pavillion from April 17 – 20. In its 13th year, the event’s evolution is a direct affirmation of the fair’s commitment to the thriving arts ecosystem that defines the Bay Area. Tickets Fair Pass $65 + fees Opening Night ...

Levi’s GranFondo and Fondo Windsor Festival (April 18-19)
Levi’s GranFondo and Fondo Windsor Festival (April 18-19)
Join us to celebrate the biggest, goodest, richest Levi’s GranFondo yet with a two-day festival at Windsor Town Green, the heart of Sonoma County. Riders, non-riders and families are invited to enjoy live music performances by “Gas Money” and “Ears of Maize,” more than 34 ...
Most Best Art Fest
Friday, April 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, donations encouraged
| KALW
Most Best Art Fest
Celebrate Bay Area artists at the Most Best Art Fest, a free one-day art festival curated by 3Fish Studios. Featuring guests Annie Galvin, Eric Rewitzer, Orlie Kapitulnik, Sean Hipkin & More! Annie Galvin was born and raised in Ireland, where she went to art college and then worked ...
SF’s Unique “Startup Art Fair” Takeover of an Entire 1950s Motor Lodge (April 18-20)
Friday, April 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $20 | Hotel Del Sol
SF's Unique "Startup Art Fair" Takeover of an Entire 1950s Motor Lodge (April 18-20)

Startup is pleased to announce that the colorful art weekend is returning to San Francisco with renewed energy and purpose. Over the April 18-20, 2025 weekend, Startup Art Fair returns to the fun and funky Hotel Del Sol, the iconic 1950s motor lodge in the beautiful Marina ...

3:30 pmRecchiuti Confections: A Gourmet Chocolate Experience  FREE
“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2025 Kickoff)
Friday, April 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2025 Kickoff)

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...

4:00 pmEaster at Terrene  FREE*
*Costs associated with food & drink
4:30 pmSip & Savor: Vigie Limoncello Tasting Event (Hayes Valley)  FREE
Free “Friday Happy Hour” at Golden Gate Park
Friday, April 18 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free "Friday Happy Hour" at Golden Gate Park

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...

2025 Golden Gate Park Band Free Concert Season Opener (Apr. 18 – Oct. 5)
Friday, April 18 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
2025 Golden Gate Park Band Free Concert Season Opener (Apr. 18 - Oct. 5)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, April 18 – 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)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

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

Castro Night Market
Friday, April 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The Castro Night Market is free to attend. RSVP on Eventbrite to get a reminder.
| 18th Street between Hartford & Collingwood
Castro Night Market
The Castro Night Market is back this Friday with NEON NIGHTS, bringing an unforgettable night of vibrant performances, community connection, and festive energy to the heart of the Castro! This month’s market will feature an exciting lineup of singer-songwriters, DJs, and immersive experiences that make ...
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