The Presidio Is Getting Its First Brewery Taproom
Bars, Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco
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SF’s Historic “Castle” Restaurant Will Reopen After Nearly 20 Years
Eat & Drink, Local Icons, San Francisco
SF’s Historic “Castle” Restaurant Will Reopen After Nearly 20 Years
The century-old dining landmark survived years of delays and renovations and is finally returning.
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BART Says New Fare Gates Are Working. Here's What's Next.
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World's Largest Fast Food Chain Opens First Bay Area Shop
Brand New, Eat & Drink
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China's Mixue Ice Cream & Tea opens in Sunnyvale with $1.59 soft serve & $3.99 boba
SF's Bastille Day Party Guide 2026
Fairs & Festivals
SF's Bastille Day Party Guide 2026
Salut les amis. Celebrate all things French in SF

Monday, July 20, 2026

9:00 am   Japanese 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 pm   SF 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   Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:00 pm   Free 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
7:00 pm   “Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
7:30 pm   Alexander Reinagle: Composing a New Nation   $20
8:00 pm   Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

12:00 pm   SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)   FREE

Pick Date

Monday, July 20

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)

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. ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, July 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

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 the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

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 Monday

Tuesday, July 21

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, July 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

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 Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)

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. ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, July 21 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

People in Plazas: Funk / Soul / R&B Concert | SF
Tuesday, July 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 303 Second Street
People in Plazas: Funk / Soul / R&B Concert | SF

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: Reggae Concert | SF
Tuesday, July 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 101 California
People in Plazas: Reggae Concert | SF

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 ...

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, July 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

Let’s Play “F*cksweeper”: A Video Game About the Slopification of Sex (SF)
Tuesday, July 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with a $15 suggested donation for those with the means
| Tiat gallery
Let's Play "F*cksweeper": A Video Game About the Slopification of Sex (SF)
We are doing a live, 20-minute playthrough/performance of the video game F*cksweeper! This is a Minesweeper-fetish horror dating sim that explores internet slopification, AI, latent space, and risk by using hypertargeted algorithmic niche porn popups as a visual metaphor. This event is presented alongside our latest ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, July 21 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, July 22

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, July 22 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

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 Off Tix: “Hairspray” The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12)
Wednesday, July 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:45 pm | Cost: $47*
*Save $5 with code FUNCHEAP
| San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: "Hairspray" The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12)

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and big-hearted teen Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on the Corny Collins Show. When her wish comes true, Tracy becomes an overnight sensation and uses her newfound fame to challenge the show’s segregationist rules. Bursting with infectious rhythms, colorful characters, and ...

FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)

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. ...

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

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

People in Plazas: Jazz Trio | SF
Wednesday, July 22 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 555 California
People in Plazas: Jazz Trio | SF

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: Bluegrass | SF
Wednesday, July 22 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 425 Market Street
People in Plazas: Bluegrass | SF

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: Neo-Soul / Jazz Concert | SF
Wednesday, July 22 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 555 California
People in Plazas: Neo-Soul / Jazz Concert | SF

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 ...

‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, July 22 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
'Midweek Melodies' Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)

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 ...

SF Politics 101: Fun Crash Course on City Chaos + History (SPUR)
Wednesday, July 22 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| SPUR Urban Center (SF)
SF Politics 101: Fun Crash Course on City Chaos + History (SPUR)
​Why are San Francisco politics so chaotic and confusing? ​Find out with SF Politics 101 by Joel Engardio. Learn what makes our city tick and unpack its million shades of democratic blue. ​Joel promises the hour will be as fun as your favorite Netflix show. ​SF Politics 101 is an entertaining ...
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
Wednesday, July 22 – 7:00 pm | Cost: *
*Free, but donations are accepted | Indoors RSVP Event! Space is limited!
| Davis High School
"San Francisco Mime Troupe" Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...

Thursday, July 23

Lunchtime Concert w/ Iwa Daiko (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, July 23 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Lunchtime Concert w/ Iwa Daiko (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thu, Jul 23 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA The Sacramento-based taiko collective Iwa Daiko builds community through the thunderous power of percussion. Roughly translated, Iwa Daiko  means “Collective Purpose,” signifying music’s singular ability to bring people together for ...
SoMa Nights: Hidden Alley Art Show w/ Local Artists (SF)
Thursday, July 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: *
*RSVP Required
| 1145 Folsom St.
SoMa Nights: Hidden Alley Art Show w/ Local Artists (SF)
SoMa Nights is back with a free outdoor gallery featuring local artists, live music, and a hidden alley transformed into a creative hub. Meet the artists, discover original artwork, and support local creativity. We’re stoked to present to you our annual SoMA block party activation: Sidewalk ...
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, July 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

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 an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)

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. ...

Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, July 23 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
Arcade Karaoke: SF's Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)

Sing, shred & game all night. Live band setup, 1000+ songs, Guitar Hero & more. Happy Hour all night + Crazy Hour $3 shots 🎤 Arcade Karaoke Thursdays – You’ve Never Done Karaoke Like This Before! Thursdays starting May 21 | 9PM until close Karaoke, ...Every Thursday

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, July 23 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

People in Plazas: Caroline Chung’s Citizens Jazz | SF
Thursday, July 23 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rincon Center
People in Plazas: Caroline Chung’s Citizens Jazz | SF

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: African / Reggae / PoP Concert | SF
Thursday, July 23 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 333 Market St.
People in Plazas: African / Reggae / PoP Concert | SF

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 ...

“SOMA Nights” Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)
Thursday, July 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Folsom St. (between 6th-12th)
"SOMA Nights" Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)

SOMA Nights returns in 2026, bringing a monthly street party to San Francisco’s Folsom Street (6th–12th) on the fourth Thursday of each month, from April 23 through September 24, 2026. This free, high-energy event spotlights the neighborhood’s creative spirit with local food, pop-up vendors, art, ...Monthly