Events for June 18, 2025
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Wednesday, June 18
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
Trellis Picture Day: Free Professional Headshots All Day (SF)
Free headshots all day! Walk-ins welcome. First come, first served.
Get your headshot taken by Trellis Staff with a professional camera and get your selected photos edited within 24 hours. Make it profesh or get silly with it! Take advantage of our gorgeous natural lighting, green ...
Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (May 24-Sept. 1)
Alcatraz City Cruises brings back the combination tour to two of San Francisco Bay’s most famous Islands, Alcatraz and Angel Island! Alcatraz Island is regarded as one of the most sought-after attractions of San Francisco, featuring an award-winning cellhouse audio tour that takes you through ...
I Love Tenderloin Week Small Business Marketplace
The Small Business Marketplace will showcase the creativity, resilience and talent of local Tenderloin entrepreneurs, artists and makers. Experience handcrafted goods, unique finds and delicious bites—all offered by the neighborhood’s vibrant small business community.
Discover the vibrant spirit of the Tenderloin through its businesses, community and ...
Free Admission & $1 Rides at Alameda County Fair (Feed the Need Food Drive)
Help feed families and celebrate summer at the Alameda County Fair’s Feed the Need Food Drive on June 18, 2025!
Enjoy a FREE day at the fair and feed families by donating 4 non-perishable food items or $7 at the gate to receive FREE general admission ...
Free Art Workshop: Graffiti Art Posters (YBCA)
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided.
Spark your creative expression by designing personal statement posters inspired by “The Bronx Revolution and The Birth of Hip Hop,” presented by Zaccho Dance Theatre and YBCA.
| 3:00 pm | Castro Farmers’ Market 2025 (Every Wednesday) | FREE |
Golden Gate Park Free Outdoor Concert “Songwriter Wednesday”
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 ...
SF’s “Japan Week 2025” Sashiko Workshop (Japantown)
Wednesday, June 18, 4 – 5pm
Come join us for a fun Sashiko Workshop at Studio Gen in the Japan Center East Mall!
Join us for a fun and creative Sashiko Workshop at Studio Gen located in the Japan Center East Mall. Let’s learn Japanese embroidery together. No experience necessary, ...
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
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
The Art of the Spray (Graffiti Art) from the Bronx to the Bay
Experience graffiti as more than just art—it’s voice, identity, and resistance. The Art of the SPRAY brings you face-to-face with legendary Bronx-born artist BG183, a founding member of the iconic Tats Cru. From subway cars in the South Bronx to galleries and walls around the globe, BG183 has ...
Well-Crafted: Floral Mosaic at Sams American Eatery (SF)
Well-Crafted: Floral Mosaic
Our free craft workshops in are the perfect artsy excuse to also enjoy a bar or restaurant in Mid-Market. Join us at SAMS for a custom leather bracelet workshop. Join us for a relaxing and creative workshop where we’ll create pressed flower mosaics inspired by ...
Fragments of Memories: A Performance Blending Music, Theater, and Lived Experience
Blending music, theater, and storytelling, this interdisciplinary performance invites audiences into the emotional landscape of aging and dementia. Through the story of Mr. K—portrayed in three versions shaped by normal aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and frontotemporal dementia—the piece offers a sensory journey guided by an AI ...
Free “Rainbow Startup Mafia” Pride Night (SF)
As a gay founder, I’ve often felt caught between tech bro happy hours and queer events that are more about policy than people — like there wasn’t a space that felt ✨real✨.
So a few of us at Midstage Institute decided to create the kind of ...
“No Face No Case” Artist Talk & Closing Reception Heron Arts (SF)
Join us for the closing of No Face No Case by OG McRibb. We will be facilitating an artist talk and providing refreshments for this event.
| 6:00 pm | Profs & Pints Alameda: Are We Alone? | $13.50* *Advance tickets: $13.50. Door: $17, or $15 w/ student ID
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| 6:00 pm | “Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF) | FREE* *Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
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Penn Jillette Live Author Event “Felony Juggler” (Corte Madera)
In Felony Juggler, drawing from his own youthful experience as a nomadic juggler—before earning international acclaim as one half of the magic duo Penn & Teller—Penn Jillette’s madcap thriller is an authentic and often hilarious glimpse into the pleasures and perils of performing on the street.
SF Pride + Tenderloin Museum Kick-Off Party (2025)
SF PRIDE x TENDERLOIN MUSEUM Kick-Off Fundraising Party 835 Larkin Street, San Francisco. Home of the “Compton’s Cafeteria” Wednesday June 18, 2025 • 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Let’s kick off San Francisco PRIDE Week by celebrating queer legacy & joy—featuring legendary drag performances by Donna Sachet, Shane, Collette, and more!
Celebrating TLM’s ...
The Art of the Spray (Graffiti + Hip Hop) from the Bronx to the Bay
Join us for a panel discussion to learn more about graffiti’s role in Hip Hop culture followed by an interactive sketch session.
Hear from Legendary Graffiti Artist BG183, Special Guest Dregs One, and local spray artists about their journey and graffiti techniques.
“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...Every Wednesday
| 7:00 pm | Bird Ukulele Society: Free All-Levels Ukulele Class (SF) | FREE* *All meetings are free but, donations are accepted and encouraged.
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Bar 49’s 1 Year Anniversary in The Castro (Open Bar 7-8p)
Castro’s newest gay bar – The name is a nod to the city’s 49 square miles and also an exclusive lineup of over 49 beer and wine options, and 10 beers on draft. They celebrate their 1 year anniversary on June 18, 2025 with extended ...
Every Wednesday
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 ...
