14 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (September 22-24) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Weekend Events Guide
14 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (September 22-24) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Savor summer at a free Russian River beach party, enjoy a free glow-in-the-dark silent disco, see vintage muni buses (just one weekend a year), take to the streets of Chinatown for a festive Autumn street fair & more!
SF's Massive New Rooftop Restaurant Above Union Square Opens in October
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, San Francisco
SF's Massive New Rooftop Restaurant Above Union Square Opens in October
Chotto Matte's Nikkei-style restaurant is coming to SF with a 3,900 sqft wraparound terrace, open-air dining and sweeping views
SF's Huge "TreasureFest" Returns to Treasure Island in 2024
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Things to Do
SF's Huge "TreasureFest" Returns to Treasure Island in 2024
One of SF's biggest monthly festivals is back on Treasure Island nearly 20,000 people a weekend taking over 6 blocks
SF's Union Square Ice Rink is Back for 2023-24 (Nov. 1 - Jan. 15)
Fairs & Festivals, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
SF's Union Square Ice Rink is Back for 2023-24 (Nov. 1 - Jan. 15)
San Francisco's only outdoor ice skate rink returns for the holidays with 60 minute sessions, tons of special events and free skate lessons on weekends
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 (Sept. 29 - Oct. 1): Everything You Need to Know
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 (Sept. 29 - Oct. 1): Everything You Need to Know
Full lineup, day-by-day schedule, maps - Everything you need to know about the annual free Golden Gate Park music festival with three days and six stages.

Friday, September 22, 2023

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. Ages 12 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
5:00 pm   2023 Filipino Food Feast at “Off the Grid” Fort Mason’s Night Market   FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
5:00 pm   Final Night: Gilroy Gardens’ Amusement Park Slumber Party & Campout   $30*
*$30 for the Friday Night only; $95 for the 2-Day Sleepover Package with 2-day admission, free parking, camping and complimentary breakfast
6:00 pm   The Unofficial 2023 “Real Neato” Free Beach Party (Russian River)   FREE*
*This is a free show and the welcome party for the Real Neato Music Festival at Rio Nido Roadhouse 9/23/23. Parking is $7 at the beach, or you can find public parking in town.
6:00 pm   Oktoberfest at the Park Chalet “Parktoberfest” (2023)   $48*
*Price includes entrance, live Bavarian music by Alpine sound, a commerative stein filled with your selection of beer.
6:00 pm   Menlo Park “Outdoor Gallery Experience” Art Gala + Cocktails & Bites (Springline Grand Opening)   $25
7:00 pm   2023 San Francisco Symphony Opening Night Gala   $150

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Friday, September 22

Menlo Park “Outdoor Gallery Experience” Art Gala + Cocktails & Bites (Springline Grand Opening)
Friday, September 22 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $25 | Springline Menlo Park
Menlo Park "Outdoor Gallery Experience" Art Gala + Cocktails & Bites (Springline Grand Opening)
For one night only, Springline Menlo Park’s plaza will be transformed into a vibrant gallery with LED installations, live art, photography, and artist circle talks on art’s unique emotional impact. Attendees can also explore Springline’s “Destination Oasis” collection which includes over 100 conversation-starting paintings, photography, ...
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2023)
Friday, September 22 – 7:00 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 (2023)

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 Saturday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
Friday, September 22 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
| Speakeasy Brewery
"Crazy Funny Asians" Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)

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. Free tickets for the first 100 people to RSVP ...Every Friday

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) 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 ...

SF’s Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, September 22 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
| Speakeasy Brewery
SF's Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been defiantly brewing small batches of beer in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood since 1997. Come celebrate this legacy with a special pop-up comedy festival every Friday night. It’s a fun night with comedy, food trucks, and exclusive and rare lineup ...Every Friday

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
"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 cannibus 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

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, September 22 – 5:00 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

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community at OMCA every Friday night – a weekly free outdoor experience with food trucks and music. August 2023 Special Events – 50 Years of Hip Hop- A Cultural Celebration in California every Friday night in August. These free events ...Every Friday

2023 Filipino Food Feast at “Off the Grid” Fort Mason’s Night Market
Friday, September 22 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
2023 Filipino Food Feast at "Off the Grid" Fort Mason's Night Market

Immerse yourself in Filipino culture through pop-ups, food trucks, and special experiences that celebrate the rich flavors and traditions of the Philippines. As a major hub for the Filipino community, the Bay Area is home to some of the most innovative Filipino food in the ...Every Friday

Final Night: Gilroy Gardens’ Amusement Park Slumber Party & Campout
Final Night: Gilroy Gardens' Amusement Park Slumber Party & Campout

Family amusement park, Gilroy Gardens, is hosting the ultimate summer campout: Gil & Roy’s Slumber Party. Gilroy Gardens’ mascots Gil & Roy have a big backyard and are hosting the biggest backyard party ever. Come on Friday nights (through September 22) from 5-10 pm to ...

The Unofficial 2023 “Real Neato” Free Beach Party (Russian River)
The Unofficial 2023 "Real Neato" Free Beach Party (Russian River)
The Rig Mobile Venue, Johnson’s Beach, and Fleetwood present: The Unofficial Real Neato Music Festival Kickoff Beach Party ! Join us at Johnson’s Beach on Friday, September 22 for a night of live music on the beach ! This will be our 2nd Annual unofficial kickoff ...
Oakland’s “Gospel Glow Party” in the Park
Friday, September 22 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please register.
| DeFremary Park Recreation Center
Oakland's "Gospel Glow Party" in the Park
Join New Life Community Church’s Kidz Life Ministry for a Gospel Glow party.  Free food, dancing, games and glow and the dark fun for all ages. Please register here: bit.ly/nlccgospelglow.
Berkeley’s Summer Outdoor Movie Night: “The War with Grandpa”
Friday, September 22 – 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | Codornices Park
Berkeley's Summer Outdoor Movie Night: "The War with Grandpa"

Free movies in Berkeley parks return this summer. Berkeley’s Friday night outdoor movie series kicks off June 16, 2023, with From the Rough at Live Oak Park. The series continues through September 30, 2023 with 9 evenings of beloved family films, new and old, in ...

Saturday, September 23

Redwood City’s Free Men’s Health Block Party & Symposium (2023)
Saturday, September 23 – 7:30 am | Cost: FREE | Sequoia Health & Wellness Center
Redwood City's Free Men's Health Block Party & Symposium (2023)
Join us at the FREE Men’s Health Block Party & Symposium: Building a Healthier Brotherhood, an engaging community event that celebrates the well-being of men and their families. From informative presentations on nutrition and fitness to interactive discussions on stress management and mental health, the ...
“Yoga for Change” at Grace Cathedral (SF)
Saturday, September 23 – 10:00 am | Cost: $35*
*Adult tickets start at $35, Special Youth (10-17) tickets start at $10.
| Grace Cathedral
“Yoga for Change” at Grace Cathedral (SF)
Gather with good intentions! Join us as Grace Cathedral celebrates its 11th annual Yoga for Change event to benefit The Community Preschool. Our goal is to raise $35,000, and your help is needed. We invite our community of socially-minded supporters to join together for a morning of yoga to support ...
SF’s “Clean up The City” South Mission Cleanup (w/ Free Food + Drinks for Volunteers)
Saturday, September 23 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sisters Coffee Shop
SF's "Clean up The City" South Mission Cleanup (w/ Free Food + Drinks for Volunteers)

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Sisters Coffee Shop (920 Valencia St), clean for a bit, then enjoy free food & refreshments after ...Every Saturday

SF’s “Clean up The City” Hayes Neighborhood Cleanup (w/ Free Lunch + Coffee for Volunteers)
Saturday, September 23 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Gambit Lounge
SF's "Clean up The City" Hayes Neighborhood Cleanup (w/ Free Lunch + Coffee for Volunteers)

Haye who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, the Civic Joy Fund, SF Public Works, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Gambit Lounge (581 Hayes St), clean for a bit, then enjoy ...Every Saturday

SF’s New “All Day Music” Festival In North Beach (2023)
Saturday, September 23 – 10:00 am | Cost: $40*
*Normally $45, get $5 off tickets with promo code FUNCHEAPSF
| All Over North Beach - Club Fugazi (Starting Point)
SF's New "All Day Music" Festival In North Beach (2023)
Join us in San Francisco’s historic North Beach as the neighborhood comes alive with a brand new all-day music festival.  Celebrating San Francisco, the culture of its North Beach neighborhood, and most of all — live music. Musicians will be performing from morning until night at cafes, clubs ...
SF’s “Clean up The City” Lower Polk Neighborhood Cleanup
Saturday, September 23 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Jane on Larkin
SF's "Clean up The City" Lower Polk Neighborhood Cleanup

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Jane on Larkin (925 Larkin St), to grab supplies and form a crew, clean for a bit ...Every Saturday

Springline Grand Opening “Summer Palooza” Carnival w/ Con Brio (Menlo Park)
Springline Grand Opening “Summer Palooza” Carnival w/ Con Brio (Menlo Park)
Springline invites you to celebrate the end of summer with your friends, family, and neighbors! This carnival-like event includes live music, games, food trucks, an outdoor movie theater, pet adoption, and so much more! This event is free to the public – we hope to ...
SF’s “ChoreoFest” Outdoor Dance Festival: Day One (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Saturday, September 23 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
SF's "ChoreoFest" Outdoor Dance Festival: Day One (Yerba Buena Gardens)
A two-weekend festival of site-specific work, the Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest showcases the extravagant creativity, diversity and vibrancy of the Bay Area dance scene. Programmed by RAWdance for its first five years, YBG ChoreoFest opens a new chapter co-curated by David Herrera Performance Company (Artistic Director David Herrera) and PUSH Dance ...
SF’s “Clean up The City” West SoMa Cleanup (w/ Free Drink for Volunteers)
Saturday, September 23 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Driftwood
SF's "Clean up The City" West SoMa Cleanup (w/ Free Drink for Volunteers)

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Driftwood (1225 Folsom St), clean for a bit, then enjoy a free drink after the 1 hour ...Every Saturday

$8 Flat Rate Parking in SF after 5pm (Chinatown/North Beach)
$8 Flat Rate Parking in SF after 5pm (Chinatown/North Beach)

Where can you get $8 flat rate parking in SF?  How about while shopping, eating and drinking in Chinatown or North Beach! There’s no better place to park than Portsmouth Square Garage. Rates normally $4 per hour, but evening parking (after 5pm) is just $8, ...Every Saturday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Comedy Showcase (SF)

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. Free tickets for the first 100 people to RSVP “Crazy ...Every Saturday

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) 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 ...

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2023)
Saturday, September 23 – 7:00 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 (2023)

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 Saturday

$25 Tix: “The Rocket Man Show” One-Night-Only Elton John Tribute (SF)
$25 Tix: "The Rocket Man Show" One-Night-Only Elton John Tribute (SF)
Join us for a wild one-night-only Elton John tribute at one of San Francisco’s most gorgeous and historic theaters. This is Elton! Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Rus Anderson – Elton John’s official 70’s body double as featured in the ‘Farewell ...
SF’s Wild New “Laughs & Slams” Wrestling + Comedy Smackdown
Saturday, September 23 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The first 20 people to use code FUNCHEAP get free ticket. Costumes encouraged.
| Speakeasy Brewery
SF's Wild New "Laughs & Slams" Wrestling + Comedy Smackdown

Get ready to witness an epic clash like never before. Seriously, this is one of the most wild and fun nights in San Francisco and you have to check out the video to understand what you’re in for. Step into the electrifying arena where the ...

SF’s Wild New “Laughs & Slams” Wrestling & Comedy Smackdown
Saturday, September 23 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free ticket with promo code Funcheap
| Speakeasy Brewery
SF's Wild New "Laughs & Slams" Wrestling & Comedy Smackdown
Step into the electrifying arena where the worlds of comedy and wrestling collide in a no-holds-barred showdown for supremacy! It’s not just a show; it’s an all-out WAR of wit and strength! 🤼‍♂️ Dead Rabbits Comedy Presents; Laughs and Slams! Hosted by the Warrior-Chief Honotan Grab free ...
Free Glow-in-the-Dark “Silent Disco” in Menlo Park (Springline Grand Opening)
Saturday, September 23 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This event is free to the public with food/drinks available for purchase.
| Springline Menlo Park
Free Glow-in-the-Dark "Silent Disco" in Menlo Park (Springline Grand Opening)
Celebrate the end of summer at Springline’s After Dark Silent Disco – a glow-in-the-dark themed dance party under the neon lights with light-up headphones, party favors, outdoor games, and a place to cool off with beer and wine provided by Barebottle Brewing Company.   Springline is a ...