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Wednesday, May 14

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 Wednesday

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

“PRESALE: Rattleship” 2025: Massive Rave Aboard a WWII Aircraft Carrier (July 25)
Wednesday, May 14 – 10:00 am | | Uss Hornet Aircraft Carrier

CANCELED for 2025 Announcing RATTLESHIP 2025 Rave at a huge AIRCRAFT CARRIER is officially back. We’re returning to the USS HORNET in the Bay Area for our third year transforming this historic vessel into the craziest B&L party of the year. This year we’re going ...

11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)  FREE
Free Art Workshop: Flower Painting
Wednesday, May 14 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Create art inspired by our exhibitions at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided.  Express yourself through watercolor by painting a beautiful flower still life.
Castro Farmers’ Market 2025 (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, May 14 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Farmers' Market

Welcome back your favorite farmers to the corner of Market and Noe Streets as they offer their amazing citrus, tasty root vegetables, honey, flowers, baked goods, and beautiful leafy greens.  Castro Farmers’ Market Every Wed., April 2 – November 19, 2025 | 3p-7p Castro Farmer’s ...Every Wednesday

Golden Gate Park’s Free Bandshell Concert: “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday”
Wednesday, May 14 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park hosts 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell in 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. The 2025 season will run through mid-November, featuring shows most Wednesdays, Fridays, and ...

4:00 pmMarcus Hall Alumni Open House with Special Screenings  $10*
*RSVP
White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, May 14 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

José James Free Live In-Store Mini Concert at Amoeba (SF)
Wednesday, May 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Amoeba Music (SF)
  José James performs live and signs his forthcoming album, 1978: Revenge of the Dragon (out 5/16 via Rainbow Blonde Records), at Amoeba SF on Wednesday, May 14th at 5pm! Buy the album at the event (two days before release date) and get it signed after the set. You must ...
5:00 pmCEO Secrets by Jason Tan & DianaHR: Growing From 10 to 100 people  FREE
Walnut Creek’s Locust Street Festival 2025
Wednesday, May 14 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Walnut Creek Downtown

Walnut Creek’s Locust Street Festival (formerly known as First Wednesday Street Fest) happens on a Wednesday evening, once a month from May through August. This year’s festival series occurs on May 14, June 11, July 16, and August 6 from 5:30pm – 9:00pm. All events are ...

Locust Street Festival (Walnut Creek)
Wednesday, May 14 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Locust Street
Enjoy a warm summer evening at Walnut Creek’s Locust Street Festival! Don’t miss out on the fun with free admission, family-friendly activities, and a street full of shopping, dancing, & more. Downtown Walnut Creek: Locust St. & Cypress St. Wednesdays: May 14, June 11, July 16, August 6 5:30 ...
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)  FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
Block Printmaking Social (SF)
Wednesday, May 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free-$25 donation, RSVP required
| Sequoia Fabrica
Whether you are an experienced printmaker, or new to the craft, join us in the workshop for an evening to socialize, meet other makers, make some messes, and hopefully some art 🧑‍! This casual event will give you the opportunity to flex your creative muscles. We ...
6:30 pmAuthor Talk: Jon Hickey with Sasha Vasilyuk  FREE
SFCFC Home Opener: San Juan vs. SF City Football Club
Wednesday, May 14 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $12*
*buy online or at the gate
| Kezar Stadium
SF City FC is the country’s first supporter-owned soccer club. We’re a team built by and for the people of this city. Join us at historic Kezar Stadium for a matchday that’s all about local energy: real soccer, good vibes, food, music, and a crowd ...
FREE: Warriors v. Wolves GM5: NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF’s The Function (Happy Hour All Game)
Wednesday, May 14 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function

Get ready for an epic playoff party at The Function, your favorite comedy club transformed into the ultimate game-day destination! We’re opening our doors early to showcase the Warriors vs. Wolves showdown on all our screens at one of SF’s newest bars, THE FUNCTION, 1414 ...

Warriors vs. TWolves GM5: Free 2025 NBA Playoffs Outdoor Watch Party (Thrive City)

Dub Nation – come out to Thrive City for the Warriors Playoffs Watch Party – second round vs. Minnesota Timberwolves –  presented by Kaiser Permanente! Put on your favorite gear and cheer on the Dubs while we broadcast the game on the plaza board! Food ...

“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Wednesday, May 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
| The Function

Crime and comedy collide in San Francisco’s most daring and unique event: Comedy’s Most Wanted: Comedians with Criminal Records, brought to you by HellaFunny. Prepare for a night of laughter and lawlessness as we unveil the Bay Area’s top professional comics who’ve had run-ins with the ...

7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)  FREE
7:00 pmThe Free Improv Jam  FREE
7:00 pmFree Electronics Night at Ace Makerspace (Oakland)  FREE*
*YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/electronics-night-5-14-25. Donations are welcome. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.
A Night of Ninja “Blood Bath” Films at SF’s Balboa Theater
Wednesday, May 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $15 | Balboa Theatre
A night of Ninjas!! Castle of Owls ( 1963)This is a classic early Japanese Ninja movie. The Iga ninjas are a dying breed but Juzo, is a Iga ninja who has vowed revenge for the death of his family!And….Five Elements Ninjas (1982)A Chinese martial arts school ...
7:00 pmFree Live Cuban “Salsa Night” at The Make Out Room (SF)  FREE*
*No ticket is required for entry
7:00 pmThe Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF  FREE
7:30 pm“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)  FREE
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, May 14 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
| Skylark Bar

Join us for a night of laughter featuring Bay Area’s top rising comics! We showcase comedians that have been on Netflix, Comedy Central, Amazon, HBO… so come through and you may see the next big thing! HaHaHappy Hour Comedy at Skylark $5 beer, $2 tacos ...

8:00 pmThe Setup’s “A Funny Thing Happened” Storytelling Night | Beer Basement  $5*
*$5 with discount code "funcheap" (First 20 people to RSVP with their emails to info@setupcomedy.com can get in for free.)

Every Wednesday

Free Bad-Ass Morning Outdoor Workout: Alta Vista Park | SF
Every Wednesday – 6:30 am | Cost: FREE | Alta Plaza Park
Free Bad-Ass Morning Outdoor Workout: Alta Vista Park | SF
Every Wednesday morning at 6:30 am, gather at Alta Plaza Park for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city. The half hour workouts are different each week, but consist of boot camp style workouts like running hills, core work, ...
“Heart of the City” Wednesday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Every Wednesday – All Day | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Heart of the City" Wednesday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Heart of the City Farmers Market is a uniquely independent, farmer-operated, nonprofit farmers market located year round on Sundays and Wednesdays in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, rain or shine. Nearly 30 local farmers and artisan food vendors provide a wide selection of fresh local produce, ...
CANCELED – Autodesk Design Gallery & Free Guided Tour | Embarcadero
Every Wednesday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Autodesk Gallery
CANCELED - Autodesk Design Gallery & Free Guided Tour | Embarcadero
This event series is canceled. The Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco celebrates the design process that takes a great idea and turns it into a reality. With more than 20 different exhibits regularly on display that showcase the innovative work of Autodesk customers, the ...
SF Public Library’s $1 Book Sale | Civic Center
Every Wednesday – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
SF Public Library's $1 Book Sale | Civic Center
Starting in April, the San Francisco Public Library hosts weekly Wednesday Steps Sales, located at the Larkin Street entrance to the Main Library. All books and media are just $1 or less each and all proceeds from Steps Sales benefit the San Francisco Public Library. SF Public ...
Stitch In: Come By, Meet People & Stitch | SF
Every Wednesday – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| San Francisco School of Needlework & Design
Stitch In: Come By, Meet People & Stitch | SF
These free events give you the opportunity to stitch in an inspiring environment with fellow enthusiasts. Bring along your projects, embroidery, knitting or even darning, and enjoy the company of others and their vast needlework library at your leisure. Free Stitch Ins meet every Wednesday from ...
“Karma Cinema”: Pay-What-You-Wish Movie Night | The New Parkway
"Karma Cinema": Pay-What-You-Wish Movie Night | The New Parkway
Time to get generous; The New Parkway Theater is letting you pay-what-you-wish for a movie ticket every Wednesday night. Theater doors open at 6 pm every Wednesday and every movie (albeit a few exceptions like private events) will be offered on a sliding scale of a penny (if ...
Dandelion Chocolate: Factory Tour & Guided Tasting | SF
Every Wednesday – 6:10 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 and reservations are required
| Dandelion Chocolate
Dandelion Chocolate: Factory Tour & Guided Tasting | SF
Mmmm… chocolate! Four days a week, Dandelion Chocolates offer $15 factory tours (with tastings.) These tours can book up months in advance (especially for the Saturday tours), so we recommend trying to book as early as possible and aim for a Wednesday or Thursday. On the tour, ...
“Musical Wednesdays” Sing-Along At The Edge | Castro
Every Wednesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Edge
"Musical Wednesdays" Sing-Along At The Edge | Castro
Start your week singing with Musical Mondays or get over the hump with Musical Wednesdays at The Edge in the Castro, where they play all of your favorite musicals to sing and drink along with a different theme each week from 7 pm to 2 am every ...
Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights | Peninsula
Every Wednesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks purchase.
Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights | Peninsula
The Historic 7 Mile House will be hosts a weekly Wednesday Latin night and will feature the Bay Area’s best Latin bands on a rotating schedule. Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights Every Wednesday at 7 pm 7 Mile Sports Bar & Grill, 2800 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA FREE (No Cover. Reservations ...
Free Live Jazz & Latin Jazz Nights | Cigar Bar
Every Wednesday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cigar Bar & Grill
Free Live Jazz & Latin Jazz Nights |  Cigar Bar
Join the Cigar Bar & Grill every Wednesday & Thursday evening for a free Jazz show (both traditional jazz and latin jazz) by local Bay Area musicians. Shows start at 8pm. Enjoy great food, drinks & Jazz. For complete line-up and more information please visit their website. Live ...
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl | SF
Every Wednesday – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Northstar Cafe
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl | SF
Try your hand (literally) at the Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl starting in North Beach. Get lubricated on $3 – $3.50 drink specials, and compete in Rock Paper Scissors tournament qualifying rounds while moving from bar to bar. The tournament champ wins a bar tab. Meet new people while earning points to ...
F Bomb’s “Laugh w/ Dignity” Free Comedy Show | SF
Every Wednesday – 8:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | La Rocca's Corner
F Bomb's "Laugh w/ Dignity" Free Comedy Show | SF
Come see real, live, up close, and uncaged comedians in an intimate environment at one of North Beach’s favorite watering holes, La Rocca’s corner. 21+ only. The show is free, the drinks are cheap with Happy Hour pricing all night, and the laughs are plenty. Hang with ...
“Housepitality” DJ Party & Free Champagne | SoMa
"Housepitality" DJ Party & Free Champagne | SoMa
Housepitality SF gives you a reason to come out dancing every Wednesday night with world-class artists and free champagne. Enjoy free champagne from 9-10 pm and $5 Jameson (with mention of Housepitality discount). The RSVP list closes at 6 pm on the day of the show. Housepitality DJ Night Every Wednesday ...
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