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Tuesday, May 20

8:00 am“Upscale Conf” at SFJAZZ Center (May 20-21)  $550*
*Discount code: https://www.universe.com/events/upscale-conf-2025-tickets-2HG7Z0?unii-discount-code=UPSCALE50
SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, May 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

12:00 pmThrive City’s Free “Live Music Lunch Series” + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)  FREE
Free SF Giants Pre-Game Tailgate Party (Free Food) w/ SF Firefighters (China Basin Park) Firefighter Appreciation Night Join Us for Our Annual FREE Tailgate Party with the SF Giants All are welcome! No membership required. Before the SF Giants vs. Kansas City Royals game on Firefighter Appreciation Night, stop by our FREE tailgate party from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 20th, at China Basin Park Up to $5,000 in prizes ...

Put Yourself in the Picture: Climate Speaker Panel (Alameda)
Tuesday, May 20 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Radium Runway
An intimate speakers panel featuring six local climate leaders sharing their experiences and expertise to inspire the next generation. Learn how to get involved in the climate movement.
5:30 pmFacilitation Lab San Francisco: Practice Playground with Voltage Control  FREE*
*Free Tickets
“Undefeated” The Wrongful Conviction of Pierre Rushing Movie Premiere (Grand Lake Theater)
Tuesday, May 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations welcomed
| Grand Lake Theater
“UNDEFEATED” The Wrongful Conviction Of Pierre Rushing Movie Premiere Come join us for the exclusive in-person premiere of the gripping documentary, “UNDEFEATED.” Witness the powerful story of Pierre Rushing, a man wrongfully convicted and his journey to justice. Be among the first to see this compelling ...
KaraOakland Casual Theme Karaoke Night
Tuesday, May 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tip your KJ to sing!
| Parliament

KaraOakland Presents: Casual Karaoke Tuesdays @ ParliamentParliament, Downtown Oakland in May | Doors 6PM · Singing 7PM–LateFree Entry | 21+ Join us every Tuesday in May for KaraOakland’s weekly casual karaoke night—where the mic is hot, the vibes are unhinged, and every week has ...Every Tuesday

“From Oakland to Palestine: Colonialism Must Go” Talk (Oakland)
Tuesday, May 20 – 6:03 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free / Donation requested / No one turned away
| Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library
From Oakland to Palestine: Colonialism Must Go! Hosting Author Penny Hess, one of the Uhuru 3 that beat the feds in free speech case On May 20 – 22, Penny Hess of the Uhuru 3 will speak in the Bay Area on the black-led Uhuru Movement’s recent ...
7:00 pm“Star Trek” Trivia w/ Trek Triv in Oakland  FREE
7:00 pmKeep it Wild: A Trivia Night with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and CalTrout  FREE*
*Free for folks 21+. RSVPs are recommended at Backcountry Hunters and Anglers' website
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, May 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, May 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function

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. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

“Lost Landscapes” Historic Home Movies of SF’s Western Neighborhoods (4 Star)
Tuesday, May 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $40 | 4 Star Theatre
Join Western Neighborhoods Project (WNP) for our annual birthday celebration at the 4 Star Theater on Tuesday, May 20th at 7pm! We’ll be marking 26 years with a western neighborhoods take on Rick Prelinger’s beloved Lost Landscapes. Rick Prelinger is an archivist, filmmaker, writer, educator, and with his ...
$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, May 20 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

Bounce: KALW Podcast Launch Party Celebrating WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries (SF)
Tuesday, May 20 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free. Donations encouraged.
| KALW
There’s a new game in town. The Golden State Valkyries are about to tip off. Let’s go! On May 20, join KALW for a launch party celebrating the return of BOUNCE, the nationally award winning basketball podcast by, about, and for the Bay. Women’s basketball is bigger ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, May 20 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

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Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Tuesday Night HIIT Bootcamp on SF’s Rooftop Park | Salesforce Park
Every Tuesday – 3:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Salesforce Park
Free Tuesday Night HIIT Bootcamp on SF’s Rooftop Park | Salesforce Park
Get the heart pumping with high-intensity body weight and cardio exercises. Free Rooftop HIIT Bootcamp  Every Tuesday | 3 pm to 4 pm Salesforce Park (Amphitheater Lawn), 425 Mission St., San Francisco FREE No class on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31 No equipment required; high-fives encouraged. Updated 1/13/2020 – Event info last checked ...
$2 Pizza Slice Tuesday & Free Pool | Barrel Proof
Every Tuesday – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $2 | Barrel Proof
$2 Pizza Slice Tuesday & Free Pool | Barrel Proof
Every Tuesday between the hours of 5-11pm, join Barrel Proof for $2 slices, free pool, and great beats. We’re told that every Tuesday you’ll have a choice of NY style thin crust pizza – three cheese or pepperoni, and occasionally additional flavors. Updated 1/13/2020 – Event ...
Free Nepalese Food “Curry Without Worry” | Civic Center
Every Tuesday – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but if you can afford it you should donate at least $2
| Civic Center
Free Nepalese Food "Curry Without Worry" | Civic Center
Rain or shine, Curry Without Worry will always be stationed at Hyde and Fulton in SF’s Civic Center serving free Nepalese food to drum beats and singing every Tuesday at 5:30 pm. What is Nepalese Food? Curry Without Worry generally will serve up plates with five ...
Tuesday Trivia Night & Free Popcorn | Oakland
Every Tuesday – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Rosenblum Cellars
Tuesday Trivia Night & Free Popcorn | Oakland
Join the hostess, Nicole, for a fun free trivia night every Tuesday, at 6 pm at the Rosenblum Cellars. Drink, play, win. It’s free and it now comes with free popcorn. Tuesday Trivia Night & Free Popcorn Every Tuesday at 6 pm Rosenblum Cellars, 10 Clay St., Oakland, CA FREE The event happens every Tuesday ...
French Film & Wine Night | SF
Every Tuesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is free, but there is a $5 suggested donation
| Alliance Française of San Francisco
French Film & Wine Night | SF
To help non-French speakers discover French cinema, The Alliance Française of San Francisco is offering a weekly Tuesday night French film viewing. The film night takes place in their cozy theater with free servings of wine. Admission is free, but a $5 donation at the door is always appreciated. Don’t know ...
CANCELED UNTIL 4/7: Comedy Blast: Free Stand-up Comedy w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | SF
Every Tuesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Neck of The Woods
CANCELED UNTIL 4/7: Comedy Blast: Free Stand-up Comedy w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | SF
UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been canceled until 4/7. As seen on The Gong Show, come to the Neck Of The Woods and witness Comedy Blast, a free weekly comedy showcase hosted by Danny Dechi – comedian and world’s only pencil musician. Comedy Blast: Free ...
Comedy Oscar: Free Stand-Up Comedy & Popcorn | Oakland
Every Tuesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Tacos Oscar
Comedy Oscar: Free Stand-Up Comedy & Popcorn | Oakland
A free stand-up comedy show at Tacos Oscar, Oakland’s hottest new Taco spot. Every Tuesday at 7 pm, come watch the Bay Area’s best stand-up comedians for free. Free popcorn, and different pop-up food vendors every week! Hosted by Hayley Beacon and Jordan Thewlis.
What the Heckle: The Only Comedy Show That Welcomes Hecklers | SF
Every Tuesday – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Tope Lounge
What the Heckle: The Only Comedy Show That Welcomes Hecklers | SF
What the heckle is a hot new standup comedy show where the hosts dig up some dirt about one of the comedians, share it with the audience, and let the heckling ensue. What the Heckle: The Only Comedy Show That Welcomes Hecklers Every Tuesday | 7:30 pm Tope ...
Milkin’ It: Tuesday Night Free Comedy | Upper Haight
Every Tuesday – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated.
| Milk Bar
Milkin' It: Tuesday Night Free Comedy | Upper Haight
Every Tuesday night of the month, the Milk Bar hosts Milkin’ It, a free night of comedy featuring local and national comics hosted by comedian Andrew Holmgren. There’s never a cover nor any drink minimums. Doors open at 7:30 pm with comedy starting at 8 pm sharp. Milkin’ It Comedy ...
Troubled Comedy w/ Jim & Alex: Free Stand-Up | Valencia Room
Every Tuesday – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover but tips are warmly encouraged.
| The Valencia Room
Troubled Comedy w/ Jim & Alex: Free Stand-Up | Valencia Room
Troubled Comedy with Jim & Alex is a weekly stand-up showcase featuring the best comedians in the Bay Area and beyond. Hosted by local favorites Jim McVeigh and Alexandria Love, this long running San Francisco show is a cornerstone of the Bay Area comedy scene. Troubled Comedy ...
PizzaHacker Free Comedy Night | SF
Every Tuesday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and an RSVP entitles you to a discount on pizza
| PizzaHacker
PizzaHacker Free Comedy Night | SF
The show – which takes place in the only Kickstarter funded restaurant in the world – The show is hosted by the hosts of the Pier 69 podcast, Joey Avery, Andrew Orolfo, Dauood Naimyar and Mark Smalls. They host the best up and coming comics ...
Hella Smart Trivia Tuesday w/ $2 Mini Street Tacos | SF
Every Tuesday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Come early to find your perfect table. Tables available on a 1st come, 1st serve basis.
| Southside Spirit House
Hella Smart Trivia Tuesday w/ $2 Mini Street Tacos | SF
Join the Hella Smart Trivia on Tuesdays. Name that face, name that tune and general trivia knowledge. Play as a twosome or play as a team. Impress your friends with your brain prowess. Prizes given to the best teams. Full kitchen serving till 10 pm $2 mini street ...
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