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Friday, September 19
Oceánica Ballet’s Spooky “The Headless Horseman + Viva La Vida” (Lucky 13% Off Tix)
Join Oceánica Ballet for festive autumn vibes in an evening of story ballets inspired by Halloween and Día de los Muertos! Oceánica Ballet’s two-act family-friendly production of The Headless Horseman + Viva La Vida returns for 2025. Act One adapts Washington Irving’s “Legend of Sleepy ...
Free Outdoor Movie Night: “Best in Show” w/ Dog Fun (Mission Rock)
Friday, September 19 – 6:30 am |
Cost: FREE | China Basin Park
New Date: Presented by Shipyard K9 Supplies, join us Friday, September 19 at China Basin Park, Mission Rock for a free outdoor movie screening of Best in Show! Come early and bring your pups for a dog-friendly pre-show experience:
Free pet treats
Exclusive giveaways
Pet products available for purchase
A “Best ...
Alamo Drafthouse’s South Bay Film Fest w/ $10 Food + Drink Voucher (Sept. 19-21)
“Free” Film Fest at Alamo Drafthouse – $10 food/drink voucher required for free tickets
September 19–21, 2025 | Mountain View & Santa Clara
Alamo Drafthouse’s brand-new South Bay cinemas host a long weekend of free movies with Free Film Fest, offering more than 30 iconic titles across both ...
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
Flower Piano 2025: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 12-21)
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 ...
City Center Restaurant Week (Sept. 19-28)
Friday, September 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | City Center Bishop Ranch
Join your favorite participating City Center restaurants and experience Restaurant Week on September 19-28, 2025 from 11am-7pm, with special menu items or discounts.
“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
2025 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 19-21)
Friday, September 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Annunciation Cathedral
74th San Francisco Greek Food Festival “A Journey of Greek Culture” returns to the Mission District September 19-21, 2025. San Francisco’s long-running and beloved Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District this fall. The three-day food festival will offer ...
San Francisco 2025 Greek Food Festival (Sept. 19-21)
74th San Francisco Greek Food Festival “A Journey of Greek Culture” will run September 19-21, 2025, in the Mission District. Free admission.
San Francisco, September, 2025–San Francisco’s long-running and beloved Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral on ...
Free Rides on SF’s Open-Air Boat Tram
Friday, September 19 – 12:50 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Embarcadero
Muni’s most charming rides are back for summer, and this year they’re free all the way from Castro to Fisherman’s Wharf. As part of the Summer Vintage Streetcar Service, you can ride one of Muni’s historic streetcars every Friday and Saturday through October 11, 2025. ...
Downtown SF’s Free “Oktoberfest on Front” Block Party 2025 w/ To-Go Cocktails
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl and get ready to raise a glass, because Oktoberfest on Front is back! Get ready for a street takeover featuring Stein holding competitions, live music, games, and all the ice-cold beer your heart desires. Prost!
Oktoberfest on Front 2025, hosted by the Downtown SF Partnership, ...
SF’s Union Square Free Outdoor Dance Party (Every Friday)
Rotating styles of free live music and dancing outdoors in the Square include Tango, Country-western Dance, Salsa, Swing and Bollywood. Each event features a dance lesson and then open dancing. All are welcome and no experience or partner is needed! 2025 Summer Schedule May 2: ...Every Friday
Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City 2025 (Sept. 19-28)
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls because it’s time for Redwood City’s annual fall celebration: Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City! Get ready to jump into the excitement of the season, where the magic of a classic Oktoberfest bursts into life.
Come one, come all… and grab your ...
Fall Equinox Art Walk: Free Treats + Live Music (Inner Sunset)
Stroll the charming, festive streets of the Inner Sunset, soak in the community vibe, and enjoy a mix of local art, live music, and unique businesses.
Participating galleries and shops will offer seasonal sips, treats, and special promotions to enjoy as you browse, shop, and connect ...
$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
Minted SF: Weekly Downtown Night Market & Festival (Last One of the Year)
Come for the beats. Stay for the community. Each event is a tribute to the sounds, flavors, and spirit that make San Francisco unique. MINTED SF is San Francisco’s new Friday night Happy Hour experience – a free, all-ages celebration of music, food, and community ...
Castro Night Market (Sept. 2025)
Friday, September 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
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 ...
KALW’s African Night: Free African Cinema Event (SF)
You’re invited to an engaging presentation on African cinema. Telling captivating stories through film, from traditions to contemporary human rights issues.
Join us as we discuss the unique perspectives and narratives of the African continent and celebrating the vibrant cinematic culture of Africa.
HOST: EMMANUEL NADO (KALW AFRICAMIX)SERGE NDJEMBA(SN ...
Free Rooftop “Bollywood Nights” Dance Class at Salesforce Park (SF)
Friday, September 19 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Salesforce Park
An amazing fun Bollywood dance class and party for all ages levels dip your feet in Bollywood with Manpreet known to bring hearts to joy Hailing from the dream dance city of Mumbai and Amritsar, which is also home to Bollywood and Holy Vibes, these ...Every Friday
“Art Battle” Live Painting Showdown at Springline Menlo Park (2025)
Get ready for an electrifying evening of live art and vibrant energy at Springline as we host Art Battle, the global live painting competition that brings creativity to center stage!
Ten talented artists will go head-to-head in three high-speed rounds, battling the clock and each other ...
“Real Neato” 2025 Opening Night Free Beach Kickoff Party (Russian River)
The Unofficial Real Neato Music Festival Kickoff Beach Party !
The Rig Mobile Venue, Johnson’s Beach, and Fleetwood present:
The Unofficial Real Neato Music Festival Kickoff Beach Party !
Join us at Johnson’s Beach on Friday, September 19 for a night of live music on the beach ! This will be ...
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 ...
