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Friday, April 24

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)
Friday, April 24 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration of movement and dance, where the vibrant and diverse Bay Area dance community offers free classes, workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and more for people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. The festival runs April 24-May 3, ...

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Friday, April 24 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID

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

Climate Action Youth Summit 2026: Free Boba & Activities
Friday, April 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Main)
Join the 2026 Climate Action Youth Summit! Discover innovative projects, connect with changemakers, and explore green career opportunities. In honor of Earth Month, join the San Francisco Environment Department (SFE) for the Climate Action Youth Summit! It is one of San Francisco’s biggest FREE climate events ...
Alameda Ocean Photographer of the Year (Apr. 24–May 17)
Friday, April 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $28.52*
*General Admission - $28.52 | Youth/Students - $17.85 | Family Package - 2 Adults & 2 Kids - $65.87 | Early bird discount of 20% if order by April 1. | fees included
 | Hangar 41
The United States premiere exhibition of Ocean Photographer of the Year opens on April 24 in a WWII Hangar in Alameda, California. One of the world’s most celebrated ocean photography exhibitions, Ocean Photographer of the Year, presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, will be installed for ...
11:00 amAMA SF Marketing Hackathon 2026  $10
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, April 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
 | Tato

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

11:30 amLive Recording of Climate Break (SF)  $20*
*20$
Free Torani Treat Truck Pop-Up (SF)
Friday, April 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No tickets or RSVP required. First come, first served - there may be a line.
 | Embarcadero Plaza
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Torani Treat Truck is rolling into the Bay Area this April, and we need your help finding America’s favorite flavor. Step inside our pop-up truck and discover the flavor of SF, where the latest sips are making headlines and ...
1:00 pmRising Tide: The Ocean Podcast & Book Signing (SF)  $20*
*20$
2:30 pm“Doom & Bloom” Live Recording (SF)  $15*
*15$
GG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park
Friday, April 24 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, April 24 – 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 pmCookbook Week: Headnotes Live at Presidio Theatre (SF)  $85*
*Tickets include a preshow reception with drinks, books for sales, and an author meet and greet
5:00 pmSan Francisco Grief Summit (2026)  Paid Tickets*
*Tickets are $60 General Admission and include food and drinks, access to the full speaker panel and audience Q&A, a curated Summit Library book signed by one of the authors, and a goodie bag. VIP tickets include everything in General Admission plus a copy of every book in the Summit Library, special seating, access to a pre-event cocktail hour with the speakers, an official summit tote, and priority photo opportunities. Advance RSVP and ticket purchase are required due to limited space.
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, April 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
 | OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)

The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday

Bay Area’s Best: Open Mic Night w/ Free Drinks (SF)
Friday, April 24 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
 | KALW
Celebrate Bay Area poets, musicians, storytellers and showpeople. Who will win the performance of the night & be broadcast on KALW? The Bay Area’s best performers shine at KALW’s Most Best Open Mic! Host Charlie Getter gathers a homegrown harvest of poets, musicians, and storytellers with ...
“Lesbian Power” Free Panel Discussion + Art Tour (Yerba Buena)
Friday, April 24 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required limited capacity
 | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Please join us for a panel discussion in honor of Lesbian Visibility Week with Joan Benoit, Marga Gomez, Crystal Mason, and Franco Stevens, moderated by Caro De Robertis. Meet in the Grand Lobby before the panel discussion for a tour of “Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures ...
69th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24–May 4)
Friday, April 24 – 5:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*General Admission: $20Student/Senior/ADA: $19. SFFILM Member: $16. Children (14 and under)*: $12 *Children’s ticket prices are for select programs only. All SFFILM tickets include a $1.50 service fee. Special programs may be priced differently at the 2026 SFFILM Festival.
 | Castro Theatre
Discover 100+ films from 40+ countries at the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival, April 24–May 4. From premieres to standout global cinema, the festival brings it all together. Join us. Tickets on sale now at SFFILM.org . Founded in 1957, the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM ...
5:30 pmPaint Your Pet Night at a Dog-Friendly Brewery (San Carlos)  $89*
*Hi neighbors! I’m hosting a Paint Your Pet night at a dog-friendly brewery in town and wanted to share this fun night out. We’ll be painting at Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company No painting experience needed. I pre-sketch your pet on the canvas ahead of time and guide everyone step-by-step, so it’s relaxed and really fun. Dog-friendly space (well-behaved pups welcome) All painting materials included First drink included with registration ‍ Hosted by a local artist (Tangy Design Studio) Many people paint their current pup, and sometimes a pet who held a special place in their heart. It always turns into something really meaningful. If you’d like more details or want to grab a spot, here’s the registration link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/251737283006051 Would love to see some fellow San Carlos pet lovers there! #SanCarlosCA #SanCarlosEvents #BayAreaEvents #DogFriendly #PaintYourPet #DogLovers #ThingsToDoBayArea #PeninsulaEvents
6:00 pmFree Ballet Classes w/ Kathy Mata for Bay Area Dance Week (SF)  FREE
6:00 pm2nd Year Celebration: Free Caribbean Cuisine (1 Drink Min) at SF’s Hotel Biron  FREE*
*1 drink gets you food!
6:00 pmEarth Night Oakland at Nido’s BackYard (2026)  $22*
*Entrance includes one drink ticket and small donation
6:00 pm2026 Dutch Orange Celebration: DJ Block Party + Free Dutch Treats (SF)  FREE*
*All free all day just please wear orange
San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)
Friday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Plaza

Critical Mass is a mass bicycle ride that takes place on the last Friday of each month in San Francisco. Meet and 6pm, ride at 6:30 pm from Embarcadero Plaza (foot of Market Street) and in cities around the world. Everyone is invited. No one is ...Monthly

6:00 pmBoys & Girls Clubs Benefit: Healdsburg in Bloom (2026)  $200*
*Ticket is needed for event.
6:30 pmFree Book Talk: “Our Five Seasons” (Redwood City)  FREE*
*RSVP please
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, April 24 – 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

7:00 pmSecond Frame: Reclaimed Bowling Pin Art Exhibition (SF)  FREE*
*Free Art Exhibition! Open to the Public!
7:00 pmHealing Under Fire: A Medical Mission to Gaza (Pleasanton)  FREE*
*No fees and no registration required. Can also stream it live
7:00 pm“The Ayo Brame Experience” Live (Oakland)  $30
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