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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
Cole Valley’s Pop Up Town Square (Nov. 18-21)
Friday, November 21 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | Cole Valley
Greetings from the Cole Valley Pop-up Town Square! This is the third and final planned iteration of the Pop-up Town Square. It was originally envisioned as an amenity that would coincide with the Night Market. With the success and support of its first two iterations, ...
“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 Macy’s Holiday Windows: SF’s Cutest Puppies & Kittens (Opening Day)
Friday, November 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Macy's (Union Square)
Get ready for a heartwarming holiday tradition as adoptable rescue animals return to Macy’s 39th Holiday Windows, bringing joy and cheer to the festive displays. Macy’s, in partnership with the San Francisco SPCA, aims to inspire families to consider the joy of adopting a furry friend, reminding ...
SF SPCA “Holiday Windows” w/ Adoptable Dogs & Cats (2025)
Friday, November 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Macy's Union Square
The San Francisco SPCA and Macy’s Union Square are once again bringing holiday joy to the heart of San Francisco with the 39th annual Holiday Windows, running November 21 through December 31, 2025. This beloved tradition transforms the city’s most festive shopping destination into a ...
Women’s Soccer Star “Free Your Fan” Event w/ Free Pizza (San Jose)
Hang with Kelley O’Hara and BJ Beckwith in San Jose! Create custom patches with Adobe, free pizza, merch and more.
Join Kelley O’Hara & BJ Beckwith on Friday, 11/21, as they ride around the Bay Area to get fans excited for Championship weekend!
-Giveaways and treats
-Special Guests: ...
SF’s Ocean Ave. Block Party (Fall 2025)
Friday, November 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ocean Avenue & Faxon
Live music, drinks, vendors & good vibes! Join the Ocean Ave Block Party Nov 21, 5–9 PM @ Ocean & Faxon. Free & all ages. ✨
Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Parking Lot @ Ocean & Faxon Ave, San Francisco, CA
Admission: ...
Join Founders for a Thanksgiving Potluck + Food/Clothing Drive (SF)
Join Founders Bay Membership
Join the Founders Bay community to unlock curated events, office hours with top investors, and exclusive perks. Learn more at foundersbay.com/membership.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to get together with friends and family, but it is also a time to remember those that ...
“Lightscape” SF’s Immersive Holiday Light Trail in Golden Gate Park (Nov. 21-Jan. 4)
San Francisco Botanical Garden will transform into a glowing after-dark wonderland this winter with Lightscape, an immersive holiday light and music trail that has wowed crowds in London, Chicago, Melbourne, and New York. From November 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026, visitors can wander a ...
Ocean Avenue Block Party: Food, DJs & Holiday Makers Market (Nov. 2025)
Friday, November 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Parking Lot at Ocean & Faxon Ave
Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Parking Lot @ Ocean & Faxon Ave, San Francisco, CA
Admission: Free | All Ages
Event Description
The Ocean Avenue Block Party is bringing the energy to Ocean & Faxon for one unforgettable evening! ✨
Join neighbors, friends, and ...
Silent Film 1924 Classic “Girl Shy” + Vintage Gramophone Concert (SF)
Harold Lloyd was a household name throughout the United States in the 1920s. Lloyd is one of the “big three” silent comedians, linked professionally with Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, each having crafted their own signature style. Lloyd had worked for many years with Hal ...
$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
2025 City Center’s Tree Lighting Celebration (San Ramon)
Friday, November 21 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bishop Ranch 1
Join us at City Center Bishop Ranch on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 6-7pm for our Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Delight in the sounds of the season with performances by the Monte Vista Band and a group of incredible singers, all leading up to Santa’s grand ...
Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony 2025 (San Ramon)
Friday, November 21 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | City Center Bishop Ranch
Kick off the holiday season at the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 6 PM.
Enjoy enchanting skating performances, the festive sounds of carolers, and the excitement of Kristi Yamaguchi herself cutting the ribbon to officially open the rink.
Glide ...
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 ...
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
RAWdance Intimate Dance Salon at SF War Memorial (Nov. 21-22)
RAWdance’s celebrated salon serves up a fresh dose of unique dance art in a lavish setting, but with a living room vibe. Five Bay Area choreographers join RAWdance to share works-in-progress and revamped repertory tailored for intimate viewing (Margaret Jenkins Dance Company, Hadassah Perry & Kira Fargas, ...
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
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
Paul Conyers: Winner Las Vegas “World Series of Comedy” Live in SF (Nov. 21-22)
Former college basketball benchwarmer and winner of Las Vegas’ “World Series of Comedy,” The Function welcomes nationwide touring comedian Paul Conyers to headline SF’s only black-owned comedy club for a rare appearance. FREE with RSVP for first 30 people – (otherwise $25 at door) – ...
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
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
KALW’s “Gathering Light” ️Cultural Healing Night (SF)
Join KALW for an evening of community, local vendors, and live performances to nourish the spirit before the holidays.
KALW & Frida People present Gathering Light. Expect vibrant performances, intentional connection, and creative expression from artists who are rooted in culture, healing, and transformation.
This gathering is ...
Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
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
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 ...
