Upcoming Events

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!

Friday, May 15, 2026

"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

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 more...

7:00 pmFREE: AAPI Comedy Month “Crazy Funny Asians” Fridays (May 2026)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+
8:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Darkly Comic “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really” Live (May 15-June 27)   $47*
*Normally $52; $5 off with code FUNCHEAP
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: “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
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!
9:00 pm“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
10:00 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Roast Battle Bay Area)   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
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
3:00 pmSacramento’s 2026 FoodieLand Night Market (May 15-17)   $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
4:00 pm“The Promenade of Mermaids”: Flash Mob, Parade & Dance Party (Sac)   
4:30 pmGG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park   FREE
4:30 pmFree Concert: Wreckless Strangers Live at Golden Gate Park (SF)   FREE
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
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 pmCastro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)   FREE
5:00 pmPleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances   FREE
7:00 pm“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
8:00 pmSan Jose Bike Party   FREE*
*Meet at 7:30 pm, roll at 8 pm.
9:00 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


Saturday, May 16, 2026

SF's "Secondhand Saturday" 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, May 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Community Mercantile

Launching April 18th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fifth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2026 season launch of Secondhand Saturday! A curated, more...

2:00 pmWeekend Concert w/ Howard Wiley + PHER (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)   FREE
7:00 pm“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
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“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
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 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!
9:00 amMission Yoga’s 25th Anniv. Open House: Free Class Weekend (May 16-17)   FREE*
*Please register and book your classes at www.newmissionyoga.com before coming to class to reserve your spot!
9:30 amDe Youngsters Day Out: Free Museum Day for Families (2026)   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 amBoogie Music Fest 2026 (Downtown Campbell)   FREE*
*Free admission
10:00 am43rd Annual Berkeley “Himalayan Fair” (May 16-17)   FREE*
*Donations encouraged at the door
All DayFree PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio   FREE
11:00 am“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley   FREE
11:00 amSoutheast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF)   FREE
11:00 am“Off the Grid” Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)   FREE*
*Free admission + Free Ferry with RSVP
11:00 amFree Southeast Asian New Year Festival + Water Celebration (SF)   FREE
11:00 amPleasant Hill’s Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)   FREE*
*Free admission; food/drinks for purchase
12:00 pmSpring Awakening: Art & Cumbia at Outpost Meadow (Presidio Tunnel Tops)   FREE
12:00 pmBus Stop 126th Anniversary Block Party (SF)   FREE*
*Free Admission, All Ages
1:00 pmThe Oaklash Festival 2026: Drag + DJs (Oakland)   FREE*
*Optional $20 ticket - https://shotgun.live/en/festivals/oaklash2026
1:00 pmSacramento’s 2026 FoodieLand Night Market (May 15-17)   $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
2:00 pmThe Retro-Future Revue 2026 Live at Golden Gate Park Bandshell   FREE*
*Free, all ages, outdoor
2:00 pmRetro Future Review: Free Indie & Synth Pop Mini Festival in GG Park   FREE
11:59 pmSan Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)   FREE

Sunday, May 17, 2026

FREE Unofficial "Bay to Breakers" Day Party + Happy Hour (Downtown SF)
FREE Unofficial “Bay to Breakers” Day Party + Happy Hour (Downtown SF)
Sunday, May 17 – 7:30 am - Ends at 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP - 21+
| The Function

The ultimate Bay to Breakers Pit Stop! All-race happy hour, clean bathrooms, $10 mimosas, chill lounge, TVs – on Market St. in Downtown SF Bay to Breakers is one of the wildest more...

5:00 pmSF’s “Civic Strings” Free Concerts (2025/26)   FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
6:00 pm“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:00 pmFREE: “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Sunday at The Function (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
8:00 amBay to Breakers 2026 (Everything You Need to Know)   FREE*
*Free to watch, but you should register and pay the fee to run, but most of the course is hardly policed and you can usually enjoy the course for free, though with the shame of knowing you didn't pay.
9:00 amMission Yoga’s 25th Anniv. Open House: Free Class Weekend (May 16-17)   FREE*
*Please register and book your classes at www.newmissionyoga.com before coming to class to reserve your spot!
10:00 amSF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)   FREE
10:00 amSFMOMA’s Hat Party for Matisse Exhibit Opening   $30*
*Free for members, teens (13–18), and children (12 and under); $30 for adults, $25 for seniors (65 and older), and $23 for students with valid ID
10:00 am“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)   FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
10:00 am43rd Annual Berkeley “Himalayan Fair” (May 16-17)   FREE*
*Donations encouraged at the door
11:00 am5th Annual East Bay Makers Market & Car Show 2026 (Richmond)   FREE*
*Free Admission 11:00am - 3:00pm
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 amPleasant Hill’s Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)   FREE*
*Free admission; food/drinks for purchase
1:00 pmSacramento’s 2026 FoodieLand Night Market (May 15-17)   $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
2:00 pm“Homegrown Pros” World Cup 2026 Celebration: Meet Soccer Stars (San Ramon)   FREE
4:30 pmFree Reggae in the Park 2026 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)   FREE

Monday, May 18, 2026

Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, May 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at more...

7:00 pmFree Monday Comedy Night in 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
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
6:00 pmSF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)   FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
7:00 pm“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, May 19 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa more...

7:30 pmFREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required.
7:30 pm$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge
12:00 pmSF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)   FREE
8:00 pmThe Comedown Tour: Smokedope2016 Live (Regency Ballroom)   $65.62
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Free "Dance Outdoors w/ Rhythm & Motion" at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Free “Dance Outdoors w/ Rhythm & Motion” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Wednesday, May 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)

Wed, May 20 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 3rd St. between Mission and Howard Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE | RSVP Wednesdays at Noon. Free RSVP encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. More dates more...

4:30 pm$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
7:30 pmFREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:30 pm“Conversations in Music” w/ Chaka Khan Live (SF)   $96*
*Tickets Start at $95 (fees incld.) | Discount Code: ChakaSTP for $20 off per ticket!
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
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
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
4:00 pm‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
6:00 pmBay Bridge’s “Bay Lights” Return: Grand Lighting Celebration   FREE
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
7:00 pmNorth Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)   FREE*
*Bring Friends and Family to Support the Gallery !

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Lunchtime Concert w/ Larry & Joe (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Lunchtime Concert w/ Larry & Joe (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, May 21 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens

Thu, May 21 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA The pandemic spawned many unlikely musical connections, but the story of Larry & more...

4:00 pm1st Annual Cole Valley Nights “Short Film Fest” (SF)   
5:00 pm“Third Thursdays on Treat” Free Night Market (SF)   FREE
7:00 pmOakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:30 pmFREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling   FREE*
*Free with RSVP