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Wednesday, September 17

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)

Flower Piano 2025: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 12-21)
Wednesday, September 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for San Francisco Residents with proof of ID
| San Francisco Botanical Garden

Flower Piano is back! Find hidden pianos in SF’s Botanical Garden. Flower Piano is set to return to the Botanical Garden this September 2025 for 10 days—September 12-21, with a special opening night event on Friday, September 12. In the final days of summer and ...

10:00 amFree Outdoor Family Storytime at Salesforce Park (SF)  FREE
11:00 am“Biblio Bistro” Farmers’ Market Cooking School | UN Plaza  FREE
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)  FREE
11:30 am“Rooftop Jazz” Free Thursday Concerts at Salesforce Park (SF)  FREE
12:00 pmYerba Buena Dance Fest: Free “Dance Break” Community Block Party (Sf\F)  FREE
12:00 pmFree Outdoor Writing Workshops at SF’s Salesforce Park (Every Wednesday)  FREE
“People in Plazas” Market Street Free Summer Music Festival 2025 (July 8 – Sept. 24)
Wednesday, September 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco

This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP) puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People in ...

12:30 pmFree Rooftop Yoga at Salesforce Park (SF)  FREE
Castro Farmers’ Market 2025 (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, September 17 – 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

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, September 17 – 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

Free Whisky/Mezcal/Gin Tasting: Casa Lumbre + Happy Hour (Mosto)
Wednesday, September 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mosto
NOM Sessions: Happy Hour ✨We’re cracking bottles with Casa Lumbre Spirits for a special night at Mosto. Come sip what the pros just tasted, with a full lineup showcasing the flavors of Mexico: ✨ Abasolo WhiskyNixta Licor de EloteGin de CaliforniasAlma Finca Orange LiqueurAlmave NA Blue ...
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)  FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
Spy Bingo + Tiki Cocktails at Alameda Tiki Bar (Forbidden Island)
Wednesday, September 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Reservations are recommended, but not required. There is no drink minimum. Food/drinks for purchase.
| Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge
Come join us for an event where Spies meet Tikis on Wednesday, September 17, from 6 to 8pm, as Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge celebrates the release of a new comedy novel that mixes vintage James Bond spy thrillers with tropical island escapism, called Don Hula, ...
6:30 pmDiscover Improv: Free Workshop at Marin Society of Artists (San Rafael)  FREE*
*RSVP required
$10 “Golden Hour” Party: Whiskey & Chocolate Pairings + Mini Cocktails, Bites (SF)
Wednesday, September 17 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*Whiskey and chocolate tastings, mini cocktails, bites, and 50ml souvenir whiskey bottle are all included in the ticket price.
| LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Come glow with us during Golden Hour at LUMA SF, featuring Gold Bar Whiskey tastings, Feve Chocolate pairings, cocktails, bites, and more. Join us for Golden Hour at LUMA Hotel San Francisco as we celebrate the launch of our new package experiences featuring Gold Bar Whiskey, distiller of premium ...
7:00 pmAdult Spelling Bee at Question Mark Bar & Restaurant (SF)  FREE*
*FREE
Stunning Astrophotography Exhibition at Randall Museum (SF)
Wednesday, September 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Randall Museum
The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers are pleased to offer this visually stunning lecture. Free and open to the public. New technologies can sometimes open the door for the creation of new types of art. The advancing imaging hardware and software technologies in the last decade have ...
7:00 pmArt Battle San Francisco  $21
7:00 pmMagic Mushrooms on Screen: Free Netflix Docu (Live Worms Gallery)  FREE*
*Free! Limited seating, RSVP is preferred.
“Bounce” Valkyries Playoff Watch Party w/ Free Joyride Pizza (SF)
Wednesday, September 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, donations appreciated
| KALW
Watch the Valkyries in the playoffs with the team from BOUNCE this Wednesday at 7 PM with free food from Joyride Pizza! Bring your friends, meet fellow fans, and sound off at the breaks about why the Valkyries matter to you and our community. It’s ...
7:00 pmNerd Nite SF: Phages, Sea Slugs + Speech Tips (Rickshaw Stop)  $10
“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, September 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function

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 pmMystery Author Behind “History Lessons” Book Talk (West Portal)  FREE*
*This event is free to attend. Seating is first come, first served. (RSVPs are optional, but encouraged for our planning purposes.)
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)  FREE
7:00 pmFree Guided Tour of Ace Makerspace (Oakland)  FREE*
*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.
7:00 pmBird Ukulele Society: Free All-Levels Ukulele Class (SF)  FREE*
*All meetings are free but, donations are accepted and encouraged.
7:30 pm“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)  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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