Upcoming Events

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Monday, August 24, 2026

Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, August 24 – 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 SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)   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
4:20 pmLive At Lagunitas With Allen Stone   FREE*
*Free
6:45 pmOregon Night at the San Francisco Giants   $22*
*Ticket for the Giants Game
7:00 pmSF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)   $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, August 25 – 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 pm$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge
7:30 pmFree SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)   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
7:00 amFree National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for National Parks Service Birthday 2026   FREE*
*The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days.
12:00 pmSF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)   FREE
12:00 pmPeople in Plazas: Jazz Concert (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026   FREE
5:00 pmAgents Builders Night at Digital Garage   
5:30 pmPeter Relic with Jeff Chang – Bust a Move   FREE
6:00 pmHealdsburg Plaza Free Concert Night: Super Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute)   FREE
6:00 pmFree “SF Politics 101” Talk: Wild History + How City Hall Works (SF)   FREE
7:00 pmStand-Up Comedy Show: “Low Acidity Laughs” at Alpha Acid Brewing Co   FREE*
*Free Show!
7:00 pmSF Avatar Fighters at Detour SF   $5*
*$5 w/ Advanced Registration - $10 Late Registration
7:00 pmSF History Night | Pacific Heights   $10*
*$10 for non-members; free for SFHA members
8:00 pmLast Tuesdays Comedy at The Layover | Oakland   FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is requested.
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2


Wednesday, August 26, 2026

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, August 26 – 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 Every Wednesday | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No more...

7:30 pmFREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) 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
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
All DayBay Area Restaurants Host “Pay What You Can” Day   FREE
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
2:00 pmFree Art Workshop: Watercolor Flower Paintings   FREE*
*FREE
4:00 pmPaws on the Patio: Dogs Eat Free (+ Human Treats) for National Dog Day (Tacolicious)   FREE*
*RSVP for Free entry and welcome treat
4:30 pmSound Bath & Wellness Evening at The Spa at The St. Regis (SF)   $108.55*
*Including Fees
5:00 pmAI Founder + VC Dinner: Exclusive Networking w/ Dinner Included (SF)   $20
5:30 pmPuzzle & Chill: 1000 Piece Puzzle Night (Oakland)   FREE
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
6:00 pmWe Can Love It Together: Creativity Explored Short Film Fest   FREE
6:00 pmChess Lecture at the Bernal Library   FREE
6:30 pm“The Faight” Community Art Jam (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP required; supplies provided but guests may bring their own.
6:30 pmFree Kids’ Book Night: Jerrold Connors Reads “Stampede” (Berkeley)   FREE*
*Event is free but we ask for Eventbrite registration to confirm seat
7:00 pmPallavi Gunalan is Queer, as in Funny – Safe Words Comedy Showcase   FREE*
*NOTAFLOF, Pay What You Can General Admission ($15 - $30 recommended) | $60 VIP
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, August 27 – 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 more...

7:00 pmFlight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)   $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
7:00 pmSF’s Thrilling New Play “R.O.I. (Return on Investment)” (Aug. 6-Sept. 6)   $41*
*Tickets start at $41
7:30 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (“Get it?!” Gameshow)   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.
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
9:00 pmArcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
9:30 amMommy and Me Hike (McLaren Park)   FREE
11:00 am“Swap” Free Craft Supplies and Displays Exchange For Makers (Albany)   FREE*
*open to all makers, teachers and crafty folks
12:00 pmSF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)   FREE
5:00 pm“SOMA Nights” 2026: Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmPreseason | 49ers vs Raiders at Rock’s Den   FREE
6:00 pmMovies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)   FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
6:00 pmTown of Colma Free Summer Concert Series   FREE
7:00 pmHands on Laser Lab w/ Residential Expert   FREE
7:30 pmStand-Up Comedy Show: “Ales & Tales” at Blue Oak Brewing Co   FREE*
*Free Show!
8:00 pmThe Nineteens at the Rickhouse SF   FREE*
*21+
8:00 pmCoit Comedy: Stand Up Comedy & Free Golden Boy Pizza | SF   $5*
*Use "Funcheap" to get a 50% discount ticket with 1 drink minimum requirement. Otherwise it's $10.
9:00 pmEvery Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)   FREE*
*Inner Circle is always Free with RSVP
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, August 28, 2026

"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, August 28 – 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 more...

7:00 pmFREE: SF’s Black-Owned Comedy Club: 2 Year Anniversary Shows (Aug 28-29)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+) for first 40 people per show.
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
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
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!
10:15 pm$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)   $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
All Day“Pokémon XP”: Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)   $90*
*Passes start from $90 for adults
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
All DayFree Pokémon World Championships Weekend: Pop-Ups + Games (Aug. 28-30)   FREE*
*Includes tickets and non-ticketed activities. Although tickets to the competition $40-$60 each, there are some local specials that you don't need a pass for
10:00 am2026 PokémonXP and Pokémon World Championships in SF (Aug 28-30)   $60*
*40-60
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
4:00 pmSF’s First “Visitacion Valley” Night Market + Block Party (2026)   FREE
5:00 pmInasmuch: A Pop-Up Art Show   FREE
5:00 pm“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)   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
6:00 pmTrainer Trivia Night at Saluhall   FREE
6:00 pmNeighborhood Movie Night – The Karate Kid (1984)   FREE*
*Free Event - Walk-ins are always welcome!
6:00 pmSan Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)   FREE
6:00 pm20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)   FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
6:30 pmDead Wax Records’ Listening Party   FREE*
*Event is free with raffle giveaways, happy hour pricing for food and beverage
7:00 pmState of Play Presents: Laila J. Franklin: BabyBabyBaby   FREE*
*Tickets range from $0-$80
7:00 pmBookshop Comedy   FREE*
*https://www.simpletix.com/e/book-shop-comedy-tickets-265295
7:00 pmPacific Commons Summer Concert Series Rocks On   FREE
7:00 pm“Shotz: Maxxing” 7 World Premiere Short Plays, One Night Only (The Mission)   $5*
*Pay-what-you-can; suggested donation $30
7:00 pmState of Play Presents: Dragons Dance/Erin Yen & Johnny Huy Nguyễn   FREE*
*A few $0 tickets available.
7:00 pmSan Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026   FREE*
*Fireworks can be seen for free outside Municipal Stadium.
7:00 pmFree Bill Callahan Show: New Album Live (The UC Theatre)   FREE
8:00 pmThird Eye Blind   $69.50*
*Must be 21+ to attend
9:00 pmWax & DJ Hoppa | Highway Hotel Tour   $31.55*
*Buy tickets here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/wax-dj-hoppa-the-independent-tickets/14823433?pl=independentsf
10:00 pm“The Big Gay Sleepover” Pillow Fights, Pajama Contest + DJs (Oasis)   $15

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Bon Marché 2nd Hand Market 2026: 20+ 2nd Hand Sellers + DJ + Free Creative Activities (Albany)
Bon Marché 2nd Hand Market 2026: 20+ 2nd Hand Sellers + DJ + Free Creative Activities (Albany)
Saturday, August 29 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free & all ages
 | Abrams Claghorn Gallery

Bon Marché 2nd Hand Market: La Fête de la Rentrée, a Celebration of Return With our event partner, Abrams Claghorn Gallery, we’re excited to welcome you back for the return of our more...

2:00 pm8th Annual Russian River “Real Neato” Music Fest in the Redwoods (2026)   $72.39*
*GA advance are 72.39, GA day of show is 82.69
5:00 pmUnion Square’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu” (Aug. 2026)   FREE
7:00 pmFREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pmFREE: SF’s Black-Owned Comedy Club: 2 Year Anniversary Shows (2026)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+) for first 40 people per show.