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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
Shoe Store Closing Sale: Warehouse Sale Pop-Up w $15 Shoes in Fremont (May 9-18)
Friday, May 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Warehouse Sale
We’re a pop-up (temporary) shoe store coming to Fremont, CA for 10 days only (Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 18)!
Become a VIP member to get exclusive coupons: https://shoeswarehousesale.com/ca-fremont/
Here what’s you can expect:
✨ Largest selection EVER! Women’s, men’s & kids shoes!
✨ Exclusive VIP coupons & discounts
✨ ...
Sunnyvale Free Night Market and Film Festival (May 16-17)
Friday, May 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Plaza del Sol
A new Silicon Valley iconic tech-focused outdoor street fair with unique entertainment.
Join us for an exciting two-day festival (Friday, May 16, 4 PM–9 PM & Saturday, May 17, 11 AM–9 PM) packed with innovation and creativity! Discover cutting-edge technology alongside handcrafted treasures made by humans. ...
Chinatown Lion Dance Photo Exhibition (SF)
Friday, May 16 – 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Victory Hall
To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this May, come and experience the vibrant and long-standing tradition of lion dancing in San Francisco’s Chinatown at the “Chinatown Lion Dance Photo Exhibition”! Co-hosted by the Chinatown Visitor Information Center, this exhibition aims to attract visitors to ...
“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
Oakland Greek Festival 2025 (May 16-18)
Be Greek for the weekend! Enjoy 3 days of food, music, dance, art and culture. Advance tix purchase & discount offers available here. Get tickets in advance for discounted offers. – Single Day admission $5, two day admission $8, three day admission $12 The Oakland ...
Free Golden Gate Park Concert Happy Hour Night
Friday, May 16 – 4:30 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 ...
2025 “Castro Night Market” w/ Local Art, Food, & Pride (SF)
Friday, May 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 18th and Castro
The Castro Night Market event series is a program bringing some exciting life and community spirit to the Castro. The Night Market series features local food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment on the 3rd Friday of select months. Castro Night Market Every 3rd Friday, May-October ...
AAPI Heritage Month Celebration (San Jose Flea Market)
In honor of AANHPI (Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander) Heritage Month this May, Berryessa Night Market in collaboration with Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR) is celebrating our incredible community of food trucks, makers, & artists!
AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration //Friday May 16th, 2024 // 5 PM ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
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
Castro Night Market “Pet Party” (SF)
The Castro Night Market is back this Friday for PET PARTY. This month’s pet themed market will feature 50 local food vendors, artist and community groups, singer-songwriters, DJs, a Pet Parade and Pup Mosh that make this a must-attend event.
This month’s Castro Night Market features ...
SF’s Free Tenderloin Music & Arts Festival 2025 (May 16-18)
Friday, May 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Tenderloin District
The second annual Tenderloin Music and Arts @psychedfest is back May 16-18, 2025 with over 100 bands, DJs, poets, and drag queens taking over the neighborhood for three days of free music and community celebration. Civic Center Concert Festival – Saturday, May 17 – Noon to ...
“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
2025 Spring Wine Walk on Ocean Avenue (SF)
Welcome to the Spring Wine Walk!
Join us for a delightful evening of wine, food and live music on Ocean Avenue. Support local business, bring your friends and enjoy a variety of wines curated specifically for the spring season as you explore the beautiful surroundings. Whether ...
Golden State Valkyries vs. LA Sparks: Free Opening Game Watch Party (SF)
Come join us at NEON for the inaugural home game for the “Golden State Valkyries versus the LA Sparks”.
Admission is FREE and there will be the following on-site:
The game will be inside on our 85″ TV and outside in our secret garden on a 50″ ...
First-Ever Free WNBA Watch Party: Golden State Valkyries at The Crossing (SF)
Join the Valkyries’ ascent at The Crossing on Friday, May 16th starting at 6 pm for your chance to win a pair of tickets & more! Tip-off is at 7 pm, but start your pre-game early with Happy Hour and live DJ at Greyhound Bar ...
“Liberation Space” Free Community Healing Event at The Hive (SF)
FREE COMMUNITY OFFERING
Join us for The Liberation Space, a free community event created to offer healing, grounding, and reflection in response to the stress and challenges we face in today’s world. In this safe and supportive space, we will engage in a transformative sound bath ...
“Urban Jazz Dance Company” Final Performances (May 15-17)
Friday, May 16 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | 836M
836M is proud to present the culminating performances of its artists-in-residence, Urban Jazz Dance Company (UJDC), under the direction of Antoine Hunter Purple Fire Crow. Since 2007, UJDC has garnered acclaim for its groundbreaking artistry and unwavering advocacy in expanding visibility and opportunities for Deaf and disabled artists. ...
Free “Silent Roller Disco” at SF’s Jackson Park w/ Church of 8 Wheels (Potrero Hill)
Get ready to groove at the Silent Roller Disco at Jackson Playground Park! Lace up skates that the Church of 8 Wheels will provide, and join us for a fun night under the stars. Whether a beginner or a pro, this event is perfect for everyone. The music ...
WNBA Golden State Valkyries 1st Ever Opening Night at Chase Center (SF)
Friday, May 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: $92.15 | Chase Center
The Golden State Valkyries have announced the team’s 2025 inaugural season schedule, featuring a home opener on May 16 at 7pm against the Los Angeles Sparks at Chase Center.
The 2025 Valkyries season, presented by Kaiser Permanente, features 44 total games, including 22 home games at ...
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)
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
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
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
Every Friday
Free Bad-Ass Morning Workout: Conquer SF’s Hills | Every Friday
Every Friday – 6:30 am |
Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 ...
