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Thursday, March 5

Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thursday, March 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission every First Thursday
| Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on their Free First Thursdays. Committed to making art, craft, and design accessible to everyone, the Museum of Craft and Design is free on the first Thursday of every month. Museum of ...Monthly

10:30 amInternational Women’s Day: Free Panel + Networking (Moraga Library)  FREE*
*Please RSVP via Eventbrite
Anthony McCall’s ‘First Light’ at SF’s Fort Mason (Thru March 8)
Thursday, March 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free | RSVP Required (limited spots)
| Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Before teamLab. Before Meow Wolf. Before immersive Van Gogh. There was Anthony McCall. In 1973, he created the first ‘solid light’ installation, projecting light through haze to form 3D sculptures you can walk through, touch, and become part of. 50+ years later, it’s still revolutionary. ...

Refresh 2026: Free Festival of Swiss Arts + Tech at SF’s Pier 17 (March 4-7)
Thursday, March 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and open to the public, please RSVP for the keynotes and guided tours of the exhibition
| Swissnex

Swissnex in San Francisco presents ​REFRESH 2026, a free 4-day festival at Pier 17 opening Wednesday, March 4, featuring keynotes, masterclasses, and an art exhibition running until April 10th. It brings together acclaimed designers, artists, and researchers from Switzerland and the US to envision possible ...

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, March 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
| Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive

The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond. Normally $18, the ...Monthly

SFMOMA’s $15 Spring Admission Deal (March 2-April 17, 2026)
Thursday, March 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $15 | SFMOMA
SFMOMA is offering discounted $15 general admission from March 2-April 17, 2026, giving visitors full access to the museum at nearly half the regular price. The limited-time deal arrives as the museum prepares to unveil Reimagined: The Fisher Collection at 10, a major reinstallation featuring nearly ...
Sofia Kourtesis Live DJ Set at SF’s DFT “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, March 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP for free tickets!
| 2nd St & Howard St
Peruvian-German electronic artist Sofia Kourtesis brings her vibrant sound to Downtown First Thursdays with a special DJ set at the Art Car Stage in Downtown San Francisco. Known for blending the warmth of her Latin American roots with the energy of Berlin’s club scene, Kourtesis ...
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, March 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets

Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition.  DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month. All ...Monthly

5:00 pmFree STEM Family Night w/ LEGO Fun + Drinks (Drake’s Dealership)  FREE
5:00 pmFree Art Show: Feminicons by Georgia Dominici (SF)  FREE
5:00 pmFree Sonic Journey w/ Water + Gongs (YBCA)  FREE
6:00 pmLower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin  FREE
6:00 pmFree Art Opening: Mikas Mogo’s ‘Family Ties’ Exhibit (SF)  FREE
6:00 pmFree Afro Chill Night: Rare Grooves + Vibes (SF)  FREE*
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Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, March 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey

Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, March 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air

Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightThursdays: 6p ...Every Thursday

Cobb’s Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Martin Phillips)

Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...

FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, March 5 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

8:00 pmFranc Moody Live at The Regency Ballroom (SF)  $39.40
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
9:00 pmEvery Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)  FREE*
*Inner Circle is always Free with RSVP
9:30 pmSadderday: An Emo/Pop-Punk/Screamo Dance Party | SF  FREE

Every Thursday

“Level Up Thursdays”: Free Video DJ Dance Party | SF
Every Thursday – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | Raven Bar
"Level Up Thursdays": Free Video DJ Dance Party | SF
Every Thursday night, Raven Bar & Lounge hosts a free dance party with DJ Mark Andrus who will play your favorite throwback jams. Drink Specials All Night $10 Mixed Cocktails $6 Beer $6 Seltzer Video DJ Mark Andrus Level Up Thursday: Every Thursday at 9 pm Raven Bar & Lounge, 1151 Folsom St., SF FREE Updated ...
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