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Wednesday, September 16

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, September 16 – 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
 | Japanese Tea Garden

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 Wednesday

11:00 am“Biblio Bistro” Farmers’ Market Cooking School | UN Plaza  FREE
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)  FREE
11:00 amRustic Bakery Perfect Pairings Artisan Tasting Experience (Larkspur)  FREE*
*FREE TO ALL ATTENDEES, NO RSVP REQUIRED
People in Plazas: Soul/Funk Concert (SF)
Wednesday, September 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 555 California

This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...

People in Plazas: Emily Day Swingtet (SF)
Wednesday, September 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 425 Market Street

This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...

2:00 pmFree Art Workshop: Dreamlike Diorama  
4:00 pmBao Maxxing: Multiplayer AI, Sustainable Design & Hong Kong Bakery  FREE*
*RSVP is Required
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, September 16 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
 | Underdogs Cantina

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

5:00 pmThe Living Archive: Before It Was Mine Fashion Show + Showroom Event  $20*
*RSVP required
5:30 pmAiko Bethea – Anchored, Aligned, Accountable  $15
Help Shape the Geneva Car Barn Mural (SF)
Wednesday, September 16 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Geneva Car Barn & Powerhouse
Join artist Claudio Talavera-Ballón for a free community engagement event at Geneva Car Barn & Powerhouse. The evening begins with an introduction by San Francisco Heritage CEO Woody LaBounty, followed by interactive activity stations where attendees can share stories and ideas to help inspire the ...
Curating America’s 250th
Wednesday, September 16 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$15, Free for Museum members
 | Los Altos History Museum
How do museums decide which stories to tell, which artifacts to display, and how to interpret history? Go behind the scenes with Dr. Amy Ellison, Museum Curator and Director of Exhibitions at Los Altos History Museum, as she explores the curatorial process behind The Spirit of ...
5:30 pmGr8’tr U X Rafiki Run Club (Crane Cove Park)  FREE
6:00 pmMusic: the Gathering  FREE
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)  FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
Inside the 2026 SF Ballot: Live Q&A w/ Journalists (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, September 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Feel free to submit questions in advance to community@sfpublicpress.org. You may save your seat at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-your-san-francisco-election-ballot-tickets-1998510926981
 | Koret Auditorium at the San Francisco Library Main Branch
Get the lowdown on your San Francisco ballot for the Nov. 3 election and make your vote count. Journalists will answer your questions. Join us in person to dive deep. We’ll break down what’s on the ballot, why it matters, what you need to know before ...
6:00 pmAlex Snodgrass with Corporate Natalie – Everyday Eats  $42*
*This event will be hosted by Book Passage at our Corte Madera store & live online. TICKETED: $42 Includes Book / Open Seating Following the presentation, there will be a signing line or a meet-and-greet. If you are unable to attend the event, you can still get your copy by CLICKING HERE. If you would like a signed or personalized book, please note that in the order comment field. For any questions regarding our events, please contact us at books@bookpassage.com.
6:30 pmInside Baroque: The Sound, Style, and Stories Behind the Music  $100*
*$100 for the full course (four sessions). This includes a $20 voucher toward a Philharmonia Baroque concert in the 2026/27 season.*
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)  FREE
7:00 pmAuthor Joseph Coulson’s The Prince of Memphis In-Store Event And Book Signing  FREE*
*Free but requires registration
Free Soviet Sci-Fi Film Night: ‘Kin-dza-dza’ at an Art Gallery (SF)
Wednesday, September 16 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This film screening is free!
 | Live Worms Gallery
A free screening of the wonderfully strange Soviet sci-fi cult classic Kin-dza-dza! After a bizarre encounter on the streets of Moscow, two men find themselves stranded on a barren planet governed by incomprehensible customs, ridiculous status symbols, and a severe shortage of matches. Released in 1986, ...
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Scott Capurro Has Friends)
Wednesday, September 16 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes in advance for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
 | Punch Line Comedy Club

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

7:30 pmTrivia Night  FREE*
*Open to the public
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
Wednesday, September 16 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
 | The Function

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Free “ComedyForce” Unofficial Dreamforce Comedy Showcase (Boom Boom Room)
Wednesday, September 16 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, Premium Seating $12, Free Premium Seating for Dreamforce Badgeholders
 | Boom Boom Room
COMEDYFORCE the unofficial comedy showcase for DREAMFORCE 2026. Your CRM says you need more laughter. Come optimize your comedy stack with stand-up, questionable integrations, unlimited LOLs, and big ROI.     21+, Free with RSVP, VIP for Dreamforce Badge Holders, No Drink Minimum, ($10 suggested tip) YERDRINK SPECIALS. Comics ...
8:00 pmLive on Sheridan (Free Community Open Mic)  FREE
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