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Friday, October 17

San Francisco Declares 10/17 as “Broke-Ass Stuart Day”
Friday, October 17 – 12:01 am - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $12. | Kilowatt
Huge news! The Board of Supervisors has declared October 17th as “Broke-Ass Stuart Day!” This is a massive honor and a validation of all the work myself and the whole BAS team has done over the decades. Huge shout out my friend Supervisor Myrna Melgar for making ...
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2025 in North Berkeley (Sept. 28 – Oct. 31)
Friday, October 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to peruse, but pumpkins for purchase
| Westbrae Nursery

Westbrae Nursery, a worker-owned cooperative, runs its annual Pumpkin Patch from September 26 – October 31, 2025 — with 100% of the pumpkin sales profits benefiting the local Cornell elementary school! Nestled in the back of the nursery in the charming North Berkeley Westbrae neighborhood, ...

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

10:00 am“TGIFairies” Whimsical Rooftop Fun for Kids at Salesforce Park (SF)  FREE
“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

11:00 amA Beader’s Dream Trunk Show  FREE
12:00 pmFree “Lunchbox Music” Acoustic Rooftop Concert at SF’s Salesforce Park (Every Friday)  FREE
12:00 pmLunchtime Meditation at Willard Park (Berkeley)  FREE*
*Suggested Donation - $15
12:30 pmFree Rooftop Yoga at Salesforce Park (SF)  FREE
3:45 pmDog Costume Parade Happy Hour (SF)  FREE
“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Autumn Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (October 2025)
Friday, October 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...

“Lower Polk Live” Free Block Party w/ DJ Shortkut + Bayonics (SF)
Friday, October 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free please RSVP
| Lower Polk / Gulch Corridor
Lower Polk Live! is a new neighborhood celebration that brings together music, art, and community right on Polk Street. Experience the energy of San Francisco with live bands, electrifying DJs, local artists, makers, and neighborhood businesses bringing Polk Street to life. Lower Polk Live Friday, October 17, 2025 ...
4:30 pmKultura & Cocktails: Free Night of Live Music + Karaoke (Pacifica)  FREE
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, October 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe

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

SF “Summer of Music” Series Night Market (Oct. 9-28)
Friday, October 17 – 5:00 pm | | All Over San Francisco
Get ready for October’s Night Market series in San Francisco! (Edit: @castro.nightmarket is now on Halloween! 10/31) Each week offers a new neighborhood to explore with unique entertainment, local culture, food, and of course, music! Mark your calendars for October dates, and RSVP for free at summerofmusicsf.com
SF’s Union Square Free Outdoor Dance Party (Every Friday)
Friday, October 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required!
| Union Square Plaza

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

October “Castro Night Market” (Last One of 2025)
Friday, October 17 – 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 ...

5:00 pmFree Art Exhibit: Resistance + Resilience w/ 30 Artists (Oakland)  FREE
Free Rooftop “Bollywood Nights” Dance Class at Salesforce Park (SF)
Friday, October 17 – 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

5:30 pmFree Bollywood Dance Nights at Salesforce Park (Friday Nights)  FREE
6:00 pmRobert Gastelum Trio (Jazz Fusion) at Barbary Coast Cannabis Lounge  FREE
Oakland’s 2025 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 16-18)
Friday, October 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $28.52*
*$28.52 adults; $12.50 youth 6-17; children five and under admitted free
| The Gardens at Lake Merritt

Art and nature enthusiasts from all over the region will flock to Oakland’s Lake Merritt to immerse themselves in the must-see 14th Annual Autumn Lights Festival, a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience that is always the talk of the town. We invite you to celebrate our ...

6:00 pmMovies at Mechanics’ Presents Sunset Boulevard (75th Anniversary)  $10*
*Members receive a discount – $5
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

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 a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

7:00 pmGrupo Niche  $75
7:00 pmFriday Night Live Music + Wine at Wave  FREE
Win Tix: Comedian & SF Favorite Scott Capurro Live at SF’s Punch Line (Oct. 16-18)
Friday, October 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $32.05*
*Starts at $32.05 General Admission | 18 + | 2 drink min valid ID
| Punch Line Comedy Club

A San Francisco favorite, Scott is not for the meek of heart. Edgy, raw and dirty, he has been seen on Comedy Central, and is a regular on Sarah and Vinnie’s morning radio show on Alice 97.3. He has toured all over the world, and ...

7:00 pmNorth Carolina Courage vs. Bay FC: Women’s Pro Soccer (San Jose)  $22
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (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 ...

Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, October 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

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