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Friday, November 21

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)
Friday, November 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Hang with Kelley O'Hara and BJ Beckwith in San Jose! Custom patches with Adobe, free pizza, merch and more.
| Parque de los Pobladores
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: ...
4:00 pmYappy Hour at The Jay in Partnership with Muttville  FREE*
*Free Admission
4:00 pmFun Friday: Family Crafts to Celebrate Fall (Palo Alto)  FREE*
*Free, No Charge! Be sure to RSVP.
4:00 pmPour Manners Izakaya Pop-Up at The Punchdown (Oakland)  FREE*
*Food for purchase
5:00 pmFall Open Mic Night (Saint Helena)  FREE*
*This event is FREE!
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: ...
5:00 pmWave Wine and Music Night (SF)  FREE*
*Free all evening!
Join Founders for a Thanksgiving Potluck + Food/Clothing Drive (SF)
Friday, November 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free
| Focus Innovation Studio
​​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)
Friday, November 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:15 pm | Cost: $32*
*Adult tix start at $32
| San Francisco Botanical Garden

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 ...

5:00 pmFilipino Feats: Barkada Kamayan Potluck Dinner & Night Market (Alameda)  $50
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)
Friday, November 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $12.51*
*Members receive a discount
| Mechanics' Institute
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)
Friday, November 21 – 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

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 ...
6:30 pmPaint Your Pet at Tiger’s Taproom (Oakland)  $75
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

7:00 pmJae Truesdell: Out of the Shadows Jazz (Berkeley)  $18*
*Tickets are $28 in advance, $32 at the door general admission; $18 for students with ID/low-income individuals. Children under 12 are free.
RAWdance Intimate Dance Salon at SF War Memorial (Nov. 21-22)
Friday, November 21 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*sliding scale, $10-30 suggested
| San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center
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)
Friday, November 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House

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)
Friday, November 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP - 21+. Two drink minimum
| The Function

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)
Friday, November 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House

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)
Friday, November 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free, donation welcome
| KALW
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)
Friday, November 21 – 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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