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Friday, November 14

Where to Get 10 Free Sand Bags in San Francisco (November 2025 Storms)
Friday, November 14 – 8:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Up to 10 free sand bags for SF residents
| SF Public Works Operations Yard
Public Works will provide San Francisco residents and business up to 10 free sandbags leading up to and during severe rainstorms. They are intended for properties prone to flooding. Sandbags can be retrieved Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Public Works’ operations yard, Marin ...
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

SF’s Monarch Butterfly Hike + Free Lunch (Presidio)
Friday, November 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Presidio
Come join our walk and also search for gorgeous but endangered Monarch butterflies. Meet at Rafiki Coalition (601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA, 94124) 15 minutes early for COVID testing. The free shuttle promptly leaves at 10:00 AM. Lunch will be provided. Please dress in ...
10:00 amHarvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show (Sacramento)  $9
Tickets Drop at 10 am for Castro Theatre’s First Movie Screenings (After 2 Years Closed)
Friday, November 14 – 10:00 am | Cost: $1*
*Pricing TBA; pricing will vary by screening
| Castro Theatre
Big news for SF film lovers and everyone who missed the Castro: The Castro Theatre has just announced its first slate of upcoming movies after a 2-year break, marking the long-awaited return of film programming to San Francisco’s most beloved movie palace. After months of debate ...
10:30 amFree STI, HIV + Hep C Testing Fridays (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

2025 “Music Expo SF” Music + DJ Conference at The Midway (Nov. 14-15)
Friday, November 14 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $112.17*
*1-day pass Nov 15 only is $99 + $13.17 fees
| The Midway

Create. Connect. Grow. Join 750+ artists, songwriters, producers, musicians, DJs, and engineers at Music Expo 25, San Francisco’s premier music conference to create, connect, and grow their careers, plus test out the latest gear. See the full lineup of 40+ speakers, including Grammy-winning producers, chart-topping ...

3:00 pmSavor Sausalito: Wine/Spirits Tasting Experience (The Castro)  FREE
3:00 pmSavor Sausalito: Wine/Spirits Tasting Experience (Cow Hollow)  FREE
3:00 pmLow-Cost $15-$20 Community Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats (Pinole)  $15*
*Vaccines for Dogs and Cats are only $15-$20.
Sip & Shop Pre-Holiday Soirée: Cocktails + Art (The Clift)
Friday, November 14 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
(San Francisco, CA — November 1, 2025) — The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel San Francisco is delighted to announce the Sip & Shop Pre-Holiday Soirée, a chic two-day shopping event taking place November 14 (3:00–8:00 PM) and November 15 (3:00–8:00 PM), 2025. Guests will enjoy a ...
4:00 pmSavor Sausalito: Wine/Spirits Tasting Experience (Bernal Heights)  FREE
2025 San Jose Holiday Lights Festival (Nov. 14-Jan. 4)
Friday, November 14 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $23*
*$23 General (Ages 13–64) | Mon-Thu (Weekdays); $10 off 4+ weekday tickets. No code needed.
| Discovery Meadow
San Jose’s must-see holiday event of the season is almost here ✨ From Friday, November 14 to January 4, the San Jose Holiday Lights festival will transform 5+ acres into a winter wonderland of glowing tunnels, larger-than-life sculptures, and themed zones filled with holiday magic. 40+ handcrafted ...
“Glowfari” 2025 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Nov. 7-Jan. 25)

Glowfari returns in November 2025! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...

5:00 pmVallejo Art Walk | Second Fridays  FREE
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, November 14 – 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

5:00 pmSecond Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael  FREE
5:00 pmTarot & Wine Night: Tarot Vin Pop Up at Wine Down (SF)  $25*
*Half Reading (3 cards/10 mins) - $25 Full Reading (6 cards/20 mins) - $45 Astrology Reading (15 min - must know time of birth) - $35
SF’s “ARTasting” Art + Food Indoor Night Market (Nov. 14)
Friday, November 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free w/ RSVP
| Twitter HQ
Experience ARTasting: An Indoor Night Market and the debut of “Full Circle,” on view November 14–December 31. ART + FOOD Night Market. An immersive art, craft, and food fair that marks the next chapter for Hunt & Gather and a gathering for our community! ARTasting is a ...
Free Clift Hotel Speaker Series Launch: Making History Fun Again (SF)
Friday, November 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Clift Hotel
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (October 20, 2025) — The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, a San Francisco landmark since 1915, is proud to announce the launch of its new speaker series, “Making History Fun Again.” Designed to celebrate the city’s colorful past while connecting generations through ...
Excelsior’s First-Ever “From the E” Night Market (Nov. 2025)
Friday, November 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Norton and Harrington Streets

Come join us at the Excelsior Night Market for a night of food, fun, and community vibes! This is the place to be for unique crafts, entertainment and live music. Explore the diverse offerings from local vendors and connect with your neighbors in a fun ...

5:00 pmFree Drumming Class w/ Kele at Heron’s Head (SF)  FREE
5:30 pmClaudia Villela & Vitor Gonçalves (Oakland)  $35
SF’s Free “Well-Crafted” Night: Make Embroidered Notebooks (The Rumpus Room)
Friday, November 14 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
| The Rumpus Room
We’re kicking off a handmade holiday season! Grab a drink as you embroider your own custom notebook at The Rumpus Room. Well-Crafted: Embroidered Notebooks Our free craft workshops are back this fall to get creative juices and draft beer flowing in Mid-Market. Join us at The Rumpus Room ...
6:00 pmBlack Film as Protest: Free Film + Reading (SF)  FREE*
*Free Community Screening
6:00 pmFree Poetry Night: Woman Life Freedom w/ Bänoo Zan (Berkeley)  FREE*
*Free to attend. Books are available for sale.
SF’s $15 “Booze School” Don Julio Tequila Tasting at Underdogs Cantina
Friday, November 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $17.99*
*Normally $22.99 (fees included). Use code CHEAPBOOZE for $5 off. 21+
| Underdogs Cantina
San Francisco’s Underdogs Cantina (right across the street from the ballpark) hosts a monthly “Booze School” with guided tastings, a complimentary cocktail and free snacks. There’s limited spots so don’t miss out. It’s a tequila tasting with Don Julio (November 14)! San Francisco Booze School Monthly at 6pm Underdogs Cantina, ...
6:00 pm1926 Silent Film Night: Beverly of Graustark w/ Marion Davies (SF)  $12.51*
*Members receive a discount
6:00 pmDad Jokes Competition (Berkeley)  $10*
*2 for 1 ticket at $10, Early bird tickets $15
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