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Saturday, August 23

3:00 pm“Sun(set) + Sessions” Neighborhood Block Party in Hayes Valley (SF)  FREE*
*Free and all ages and open to the public
Epic Dance Showdown: Red Bull 2025 National Finals (SF)
Saturday, August 23 – 3:00 pm | Cost: $21 | SVN West
Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final USA, the premier one-on-one street dance competition, is taking over San Francisco to crown the nation’s top freestyle dancer. The event marks the finale of the 2025 U.S. season, which featured nearly 20 qualifier events, spotlighting dance communities ...
Free Mural Reception w/ Artist Talk + DJs (Oakland) Welcome to the “A Home to Learn and Grow From” Mural Reception! The mural reprsents the pursuit of knowledge, underscoring the freedom to learn and advocates for the right of all individuals to access education and benefit from it. Come join us at 3401 Telegraph Ave for an event ...

SF Chinatown’s Hungry Ghost Festival 2025
Saturday, August 23 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Portsmouth Square
Hungry Ghost Festival returns to San Francisco Chinatown on August 23, 2025. For the 3rd Annual Hungry Ghost Festival in 2025, we will embrace the theme, “Demons of Our Times.” As we bear witness to the rise of sadly time-tested ‘rituals’ of hate—demonizing immigrants, rationalizing terror, ...
4:00 pmPolk Street Paint Party at Mayes (SF)  $35*
*All Materials Included (11x17 Canvas, Easel, Paint, Brushes, Disposable Apron), 1 Drink Minimum*
SF’s “Jerry Crawl” Grateful Dead Pub Crawl in Haight-Ashbury (2025)
Saturday, August 23 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $17.35*
*Tix starts at $17.35 (fee included): Ticket includes drink specials, DJs, party favors, contests, and more!
| San Francisco Mercantile
Celebrate the legacy of the Grateful Dead with drinks, music, and good vibes on Saturday, August 23! San Francisco has always been a city that marches to the beat of its own drum and few beats have echoed louder through its streets than the music of ...
4:00 pmArt Exhibit w/ Futuristic Landscapes: 20+ Prints by Kuriyagawa (SF)  FREE*
*RSVP recommended
4:30 pmBetween the Covers (SF)  FREE*
*RSVP required
5:00 pmHike & Sip: Sunset Trails + Stargazing (Chabot Space & Science Center)  $40*
*21+
5:00 pmDrake’s 20th Anniversary Night Market + Car Show (San Leandro)  FREE*
*Free Ticket
5:00 pmHot Summer Nights Bingo w/ Prizes + Drinks (Campbell)  $25*
*Please RSVP so we know you’re coming! You’ll pay the $25 donation the night of the event.
5:30 pmArt Lande Quartet: “UnStandard” Remixed Jazz Standards (Oakland)  $25
Free “Displaced” Art Gallery Pop Up (Union Square)
Saturday, August 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Odyssey, San Francisco Art Collective and Gallery
Join us for an unforgettable night of art, food, and community in the heart of Union Square, San Francisco. This vibrant pop-up exhibition brings together local and emerging artists and offers delicious food and drinks in a welcoming gallery atmosphere. Mingle with artists, meet fellow ...
6:00 pmFree Art Opening: “Reclamation” by Kofie + Otto (Heron Arts)  FREE
Free “Displaced” Pop-Up Art Party in Union Square (SF)
Saturday, August 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square SF
Opening reception for a Pop-Up Gallery in Union Square, SF I came across a quote that feels especially true in this moment: “They’ll tell you the arts and humanities aren’t practical, and then read poetry at funerals and weddings, cry at films, and search for meaning in ...
Redwood City Free Shakespeare in the Park “Two Gentlemen of Verona” (Aug. 9-24)
Saturday, August 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Red Morton Park

Free Shakespeare in the Park is thrilled to bring its production of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, to beautiful Red Morton Park in Redwood City for three big weekends, from August 9 through August 24 at 6pm. SF Shakes started in ...

6:30 pmNew Moon Sound Bath + Yoga Ritual (Noe Valley)  $60*
*$60.00
6:30 pmEarl Thomas Live: Soulful Blues Night (Biscuits And Blues)  $38.84*
*$35 Presale | $40 Day of Show
7:00 pmFree BYOB Comedy Night w/ Local Comics (Oakland)  FREE*
*Suggested Donation of $10-$20 (no one will be turned away due to lack of funds)
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Saturday, August 23 – 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

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

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, August 23 – 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

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

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)

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 SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (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 ...

7:00 pmSaturday Night Fever: Disco Party w/ Light-Up Floor for Gen X (SF)  $30
7:00 pmSaturday Karaoke Night w/ Waterfront Views at Brooklyn Basin (Oakland)  FREE*
*ALL AGES - FREE
8:00 pmItchy-O Live: 60+ Member Sonic Spectacle (UC Theatre)  $32.50
8:00 pmDeep & Dope: Kebin Van Reeken + Local DJs (SF)  $15*
*$15 Early Bird, $20 General Admission
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

Win Tix: Chart-Topping Band “Mt. Joy” Live at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)
Saturday, August 23 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Greek Theatre (UC Berkeley)
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see chart-topping band Mt. Joy live in Berkeley! Don’t miss their Hope We Have Fun Tour as they celebrate the release of their fourth LP at the Greek Theatre. Since forming in 2016, Mt. Joy has built a ...
$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Saturday, August 23 – 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)

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 ...

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday. Free Community Yoga Class Every Saturday | 10 am Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA FREE Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome. Updated 1/28/2020 ...
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 Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form. You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
| The Basement
"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 ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"Critical Hit" Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong. Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
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