SF's Great Highway Gets Permit to Become Full-Time Park
Bay Area Updates, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
SF's Great Highway Gets Permit to Become Full-Time Park
A car-free future: Great Highway to prioritize pedestrians, bikes, and nature by 2025
SF's "Bay Lights" Coming Back in 2025 w/ 50,000 New Lights
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, San Francisco
SF's "Bay Lights" Coming Back in 2025 w/ 50,000 New Lights
The revamped lights will soon dazzle on both sides of the bridge
Here's the 400+ National Parks Free On These 6 Days In 2025
Get Out: Events, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
Here's the 400+ National Parks Free On These 6 Days In 2025
Get outside with 6 free admission days to the National Parks
Stern Grove 2025 Dates Announced w/ First Big Headliner
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates
Stern Grove 2025 Dates Announced w/ First Big Headliner
Oakland legends The Pointer Sisters will headline the Festival on August 10, 2025
SF Gets a Brand New Vintage "Photo Booth Museum"
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open
SF Gets a Brand New Vintage "Photo Booth Museum"
See working vintage analog photo booths dating back to the 1930s at this new Market Street mini museum

Friday, December 13, 2024

6:30 am   Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)   FREE*
*Free rides every Friday on San Francisco Richmond Ferries from November 1 to end of 2024. No reservations required but seats are first come first served
8:30 am   SF’s “I Love Tenderloin Day” Winter Neighborhood Festival (2024)   FREE*
*Most events are likely free, but contact each org in the image to confirm and to sign up
9:00 am   SF Giants $9 Spring Training Tickets for 2025 in Scottsdale   $9*
*9 Spring Training Tickets / 500 off Suites for April & May Games
10:00 am   Union Square’s 2024 “Winter Walk” (Dec. 13-22)   FREE
11:00 am   Final Free Weekend at SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum Before 1+ Year Closure (Dec. 12-15)   FREE*
*Book free tickets at thecjm.org
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
2:30 pm   Murals of the Tenderloin Walking Tour “I Love TL Day” Edition   FREE*
*RSVP Required. Donations appreciated
4:00 pm   2024 “Holidays on Taraval” (SF)   FREE

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Friday, December 13

2024 “Holidays on Taraval” (SF)
Friday, December 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Taraval Street
2024 "Holidays on Taraval" (SF)
Come enjoy a festive block party with an annual tree lighting and community fun! On Friday, December 13, from 4 PM-8 PM, the People Of Parkside Sunset, The Sunset Chinese Cultural District, and Sunset Mercantile are collaborating on a big holiday event on Taraval Street! Activities ...
Downtown SF’s “Glow on Front” Neon Block Party (2024)
Friday, December 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | 240 Front Street
Downtown SF's "Glow on Front" Neon Block Party (2024)
Glow on Front: A Neon Block Party is part of Let’s Glow SF, San Francisco’s FREE outdoor holiday projection arts festival. This FREE all-ages block party is taking place on Front Street Entertainment Zone, home to iconic downtown bars such as Harrington’s Bar and Grill, Schroeder’s, and Royal Exchange, happening on Friday, December 13, 2024, from ...
“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)
Friday, December 13 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
"Let's Glow SF" 2024: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...

“Niles Abston” Viral Comedy Star Live in SF (Comedy Central / FX / Netflix is a Joke)
Friday, December 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function
"Niles Abston" Viral Comedy Star Live in SF  (Comedy Central / FX / Netflix is a Joke)

Join Us for Two Nights of Unforgettable Comedy with one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy! Don’t miss this special two night headliner showcase by the one and only Niles Abston! Tickets normally $25, but the first 50 Funcheapers get Free Tickets (limited) Headliner: Niles ...

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)

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 an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, December 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, December 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (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 a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

Holiday Spectacular Show “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” Live in SF (Dec. 13-15)
Holiday Spectacular Show "Cirque Dreams Holidaze" Live in SF (Dec. 13-15)

Perfect for all ages, Cirque Dreams Holidaze brings the magic of the season to life with dazzling acrobatics, whimsical storybook characters, and a Broadway-style holiday spectacular. Featuring a world-renowned cast, breathtaking aerial acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, and festive music, this 90-minute production will transport you to ...

SF Symphony’s “Holiday Gaiety” Variety Show w/ Peaches Christ
Friday, December 13 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $39 | Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony’s “Holiday Gaiety” Variety Show w/ Peaches Christ
’Tis the season to be merry and gay! Co-emceed by conductor Edwin Outwater and drag sensation Peaches Christ, this adult-themed holiday variety show guarantees an evening of festive fun and fabulous flair. Hear holiday hits played by the San Francisco Symphony and be regaled by ...
Mortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night (SF)
Friday, December 13 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $21*
*Normally $26/adv (fee included), use code AM2SXQ for $5 off
| DNA Lounge
Mortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night (SF)

As heard on The Mortified Podcast, & seen on Netflix’s Mortified Nation, check out Mortified – the national comedy/storytelling sensation live! Hear adults share their actual, embarrassing, & hilarious teen diaries live in front of total strangers. Check out the hilarious comedy/storytelling phenomenon that’s been ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, December 13 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild Improv Comedy Show (Final Shows of 2024)
Friday, December 13 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild Improv Comedy Show (Final Shows of 2024)

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Final Shows of 2024)
Friday, December 13 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Final Shows of 2024)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)
SF's Free Late Night "Crazy Funny Asians" 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)
Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024. Ferry Nice!!!! The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown ...Every Friday

SF’s “I Love Tenderloin Day” Winter Neighborhood Festival (2024)
Friday, December 13 – 8:30 am - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most events are likely free, but contact each org in the image to confirm and to sign up
| The Tenderloin (San Francisco)
SF's "I Love Tenderloin Day" Winter Neighborhood Festival (2024)
Get ready for I Love TL Day on Friday, December 13, 2024! Join us for a day filled with neighborhood activities, exhibitions, and the annual tree lighting. Organization: De Marillac Academy Name of Event: DMA Drama Club Presents “Roshambo” Date: December 13th, 2024 Time: 5:30 pm Address: 175 Golden Gate ...
Union Square’s 2024 “Winter Walk” (Dec. 13-22)
Friday, December 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's 2024 "Winter Walk" (Dec. 13-22)

Winter Walk returns to Union Square from December 13 – 22, located on Stockton Street to O’Farrell to Post! This 10-day event will turn two blocks into a pedestrian plaza with lush turf, diverse food truck offerings, enticing bars, and Instagram-worthy arctic-themed décor. Enjoy live performances and ...

Final Free Weekend at SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum Before 1+ Year Closure (Dec. 12-15)
Friday, December 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Book free tickets at thecjm.org
| Contemporary Jewish Museum
Final Free Weekend at SF's Contemporary Jewish Museum Before 1+ Year Closure (Dec. 12-15)

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco has, unfortunately, announced it will temporarily close its galleries for at least one year, beginning December 16, 2024, due to financial challenges. The good news (if there is any, here) is that in order to give the ...

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

Murals of the Tenderloin Walking Tour “I Love TL Day” Edition
Friday, December 13 – 2:30 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. Donations appreciated
| Tenderloin Museum
Murals of the Tenderloin Walking Tour "I Love TL Day" Edition
Explore the neighborhood’s rich tradition of public art on the Murals of the Tenderloin Walking Tour, and get to know some of the artists and community groups behind the TL’s diverse and dynamic visual culture. To mark the December 2024 “I Love Tenderloin Day,” Tenderloin Museum ...
SF’s Marina “Small Craft “Holiday Boat Parade + Winter Wonderland Festival (2024)
Friday, December 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SF Marina Small Craft Harbor
SF's Marina "Small Craft "Holiday Boat Parade + Winter Wonderland Festival (2024)
SF Marina Small Craft Harbor Winter Wonderland on December 13, 2024 Head over to the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor’s (3950 Scott Street) Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. In addition to the lighted boat parade, the event will feature ...
Fort Mason Holiday Night Market (SF)
Friday, December 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
Fort Mason Holiday Night Market (SF)
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC), West Coast Craft, Off The Grid, and FMCAC resident groups present the Fort Mason Holiday Night Market 2024. The market is an immersive holiday shopping experience combining food trucks, live entertainment, art, Santa and mouse king visits, a classic holiday movie, ...
2024 Tenderloin “People’s Holiday Tree” Lighting Ceremony & Festival (SF)
Friday, December 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Boeddeker Park
2024 Tenderloin "People's Holiday Tree" Lighting Ceremony & Festival (SF)
Join the Tenderloin People’s Congress on Friday, December 13, 2024 for the Seventh Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Boeddeker Park (246 Eddy Street) beginning at 4 p.m. There will be music, live entertainment, special guests and more. December 13, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 7th Annual ...
Alameda Point “Pasko” Night Market (2024)
Friday, December 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Faction Brewing
Alameda Point "Pasko" Night Market (2024)
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, food, and holiday cheer at Faction Brewing! Celebrate the season with great company and festive vibes in the heart of Alameda. Live music by Iriefuse and Dub Reggae Delicious eats from food & dessert vendors ️ Shop unique gifts from ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, December 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

KQED Holiday Night Market (SF)
Friday, December 13 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $11.50*
*$10 ticket + $1.50 fees and taxes
| KQED Headquarters
KQED Holiday Night Market (SF)
Want to get in the holiday mood by supporting Bay Area creators? Local food and craft vendors take over KQED’s headquarters at this seasonal night market. Chocolatiers, jewelry makers, ceramicists, bakers and more highlight their hidden gems and niche finds for shoppers of all ages — ...
SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2024 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, December 13 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
SF's "Chinatown Night Market" 2024 (Every Second Friday)

Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 8, 2024, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2024 Every Second Friday | 5:30-9p Grant Ave. from Sacramento to Jackson, San Francisco FREE The Civic Joy ...Monthly

21+ Holiday Night Market “Twas the Night” at Children’s Fairyland (Oakland)
Friday, December 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $30*
*$30 per person; includes TWO drinks of choice
| Children's Fairyland
One holiday party to YULE them all! Join Oakland’s most magical and musical Night Market within the enchanting world of Fairyland’s storybook-themed park. Twas the Night Before Winterland invites you to an adults-only (21+) holiday affair under the stars! Join us on Friday, December 13, 6-10 ...
22nd Annual “Unsilent Night” SF’s Boombox Christmas Parade (2024)
Friday, December 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Mission Dolores Park
22nd Annual "Unsilent Night" SF's Boombox Christmas Parade (2024)
Unsilent Night is a participatory sound artwork by composer Phil Kline, an ethereal, electronic soundscape played by the audience on boomboxes carried through city streets. Each participant gets one of four tracks of music in the form of a MP3 or through the app. All four ...