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Thursday, July 9, 2026

Lunchtime Concert w/ Mae Powell (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Lunchtime Concert w/ Mae Powell (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, July 9 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens

Thu, Jul 9 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Over the past decade Mae Powell has earned a sterling reputation as a winsome singer-songwriter more...

5:00 pmThrive City’s Huge Free Summer “Country Line Dancing Night” (SF)   FREE
7:00 pmOakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:30 pmWest Side Story Film with Live Orchestra (SF)   $79*
*Tickets start at $79 (while supplies last)
7:30 pmFree HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)   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
7:30 pm“West Side Story” Film Concert with Live Orchestra (July 9-10)   $99*
*Tickets start at $99 (while supplies last)
9:00 pmArcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
11:00 amSummer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)   FREE
5:00 pm“Lincoln Summer Nights” w/ Circus Bella (Oakland)   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)   FREE
5:00 pmSan Jose’s Gordon Biersch Night Market   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s FREE “Valencia Live” Monthly Street Party (July 2026)   FREE*
*FREE | RSVP
5:30 pmFuture Tables: An Art + Tech Fine Dining Convergence (SF)   $25*
*RSVP REQUIRED
6:00 pm“The Last Taboo: LGBTQ+ Soccer Documentary” Free Film Night (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP via Link
6:00 pmInti Mystica – Latin Indie Rock and Cumbia   $20*
*Sliding scale $20-$45
6:00 pmFree Ecopoetry Night: Kim Shuck Hosts Climate-Inspired Poets (SF)   FREE
6:00 pmRoger That Comedy Hour: Varietal Comics (Mountain View)   $12.50*
*Price of ticket will be applied towards any purchased food and beverage.
6:00 pmThursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library   FREE
6:00 pmMovies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)   FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
7:00 pmWhat The Duck Comedy   $25
7:00 pmBiodiversity Now: Urban Nature + Native Plant Movement (SF)   
7:00 pmNo Steps Needed: 5Rhythms Movement Nights (July 9-23)   $32
7:00 pmMeet New Christian Friends: Upscale Singles Mixer 2026 (SF)   $30
7:30 pmOne-Night-Only: NYC Telos Ensemble’s Purgatory Reading Series (SF)   $17.85
7:30 pmComedy Sharks Standup Night | Peninsula   FREE
7:30 pmAvant-Garde Live: Euphotic, Wizardmaster, Sean Keenan + Headboggle (SF)   $5*
*$5-$15, all-ages, no one turned away for lack of funds
8:00 pmShame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF   FREE
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
10:00 pmFree Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom’s Up)   FREE*
*FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT

Friday, July 10, 2026

Mariachi San Francisco (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Mariachi San Francisco (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Friday, July 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden

Fri, Jul 10 | 11:00am – 11:30am Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 799 Howard St. San Francisco, CA This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm. A third-generation musician from Jalisco, Aurelio Aceves more...

5:00 pmUnion Square Dances: Free Weekly Live Music + Dance Lessons (SF)   FREE
7:00 pm“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
7:00 pmSF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:30 pm“Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)   $21*
*Normally $26 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
7:30 pmWest Side Story Film with Live Orchestra (SF)   $79*
*Tickets start at $79 (while supplies last)
7:30 pm“West Side Story” Film Concert with Live Orchestra (July 9-10)   $99*
*Tickets start at $99 (while supplies last)
8:00 pm$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show   $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
8:00 pm“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
8:00 pm$5 Off Tix: “Hairspray” The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12)   $47*
*Save $5 with code FUNCHEAP
9:00 pm$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)   $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pmSF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)   $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
10:00 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Roast Battle)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes early for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
10:15 pm$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)   $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   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
10:00 amFree Baroque Spain Coffee Concert: Guitar, Strings + Pastries (SF)   FREE
10:00 amFree “Where’s Waldo” Scavenger Hunt: 26 Shops + Prizes (July 1-31)   FREE*
*Free & All ages
11:00 am“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)   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
11:00 amSteel Across America: 9/11 25th Anniversary Tour Stop (SF)   FREE*
*Steel Truck Available for Public Viewing
4:00 pmSan Leandro Pride: Free Drag Show + Pup Parade Party (2026)   FREE
4:00 pmSF’s Free Fresh Victor Sips: Celebrate 1 Year w/ Tasting Party (Cow Hollow)   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2026 (Every Second Friday)   FREE
5:00 pmSecond Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael   FREE
5:00 pmVallejo Art Walk | Second Fridays   FREE
5:00 pm“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)   FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:30 pmSummer 2026: Free Outdoor Bhangra Dance Lessons (SF)   FREE
5:30 pmPoint Richmond Music Series: Wreckless Strangers Free Show (2026)   FREE
6:00 pmJuly 4th Art Reception: Visionary Works for America’s Future (Alameda)   FREE*
*RSVP
6:00 pmFree String Ensemble Concert: Blues + Classical Mashup (Corte Madera)   FREE
6:00 pmUnplug w/ Free Live Music in the Park: “Humans Only” Series (Berkeley)   FREE
6:00 pmUnlock Your Inner Sage Warrior: Music + Meditation Experience (Woodacre)   $60*
*Sliding Scale
6:00 pm20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)   FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
6:00 pm2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda   FREE
6:30 pmSF’s 2026 Shakespeare in the Trash: Bard Goes Rubbish (SOMA)   FREE
6:30 pmFree Summer Sci-Fi Movie Series (SF)   FREE*
*Spots are limited; register in advance to secure a spot
7:00 pmParamount Movie Classics Presents: Mrs. Doubtfire (Oakland)   $10*
*All ages require a ticket; no children under 2 years. General Admission. First come, first served. No outside food or drink allowed. No cameras or recording allowed.
7:00 pmFree Comedy Night w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | Outer Richmond   FREE
7:00 pmFree Living Room Variety Show: Comedy, Improv + Music (SF)   FREE*
*Suggested donation of $5
7:00 pmFree Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)   FREE*
*Free, bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show!
7:30 pmOakland Gay Men’s Chorus: Celebrate Bay Legends Live (Oakland)   $44.52*
*Discount tickets available for $28.52 for anyone who would be burdened by the standard ticket price. These are online ticket prices. Tickets are available at the door.
7:30 pmEast Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)   FREE
7:30 pmHigh-Energy Bay Area Tribute: Rock, Funk + Disco Hits (Oakland)   Paid Tickets*
*We have different tiers of pricing based on seating tier
7:30 pmFeral Friday: Frisky Community Square Dance + Beginner Class (SF)   $20*
*Kids Free, $10 13-18 years of age, 19 on up +$20
8:00 pmAll Your Friends   $27.72
8:00 pmtheThirdSteep: Curated Tea + Vinyl Conversation Night (SF)   $28
9:00 pmNight Vision: Nail Polish, Chalk Teeth, Tropisphere   $11.28*
*Ages 21+


Saturday, July 11, 2026

Oakland’s 20th Temescal Street Fair (2026)
Oakland’s 20th Temescal Street Fair (2026)
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE - All ages
 | Temescal District

The 20th Annual Temescal Street Fair, a celebration of Oakland’s Temescal District returns on Saturday, July 11th 2026!  The Temescal District is excited to announce the 20th Annual Temescal Street Fair, our more...

11:00 amSecond Saturdays at Union Square: ‘Round the World (SF)   FREE
12:00 pmLive On Larkin: Battle of the Bands & Bay’s Best   
2:00 pmWeekend Session w/ Lady Wray (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)   
4:00 pm“Summer Games & Soccer Art” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center   FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
7:00 pm“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
8:00 pm$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show   $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
8:00 pm“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
9:00 pmFree Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
9:00 pmSF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)   $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
9:00 pm$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)   $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
8:00 amClint Black: Live at Graton Resort & Casino (Rohnert Park)   $59.50*
*Must be 21+ to attend Ticket Prices: $59.50, $69.50 and $79.50 plus applicable fees
9:00 amTrail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF   FREE
9:00 amFree Volunteer Day: Park Clean-Up + Planting (Jefferson Square Park)   FREE
9:00 amFREE Flea and Community Market with Car Meet   FREE
9:30 amFree de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 amFree “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
10:00 amOur Freedom 2026: Art, Justice + Collective Liberation Fest (Oakland)   Paid Tickets*
*Tickets range from $38.50–$310.25, with sliding-scale and supporter options available. Festival admission includes access to all-day programming, workshops, performances, and the evening concert. Meal tickets are sold separately ($13.75 each; purchase two for both lunch and dinner). Beverages and snacks will also be available for purchase on-site. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged through our official website.
10:00 amArt Walk and Cleanup in Downtown’s Yerba Buena Neighborhood (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
10:00 amNature Play Grove Grand Opening (CuriOdyssey)   $29.95*
*Discounts available. See our website for details.