16 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Sept. 29-Oct. 1) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Weekend Events Guide
16 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Sept. 29-Oct. 1) in San Francisco + Bay Area
SF's annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, Pier 39's 45th Anniversary Party, Mavericks Big Wave Surf Contest, Castro Street Fair & much more!
San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs
Here's a complete list of a big month of free fairs and festivals in San Francisco.
San Francisco's Fall Festivals & Street Fairs (2023)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco
San Francisco's Fall Festivals & Street Fairs (2023)
All the 2023 dates for 40+ of SF's most fun fall festivals and street fairs including Fleet Week, Opera in the Park, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Autumn Moon Festival and 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

Thursday, September 28, 2023

12:00 am   “Dining Out For Life” East Bay (2023)   FREE*
*When you dine at participating restaurants in Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville, a portion of every bill will be donated to Project Open Hand. The cost to participate in this way will vary depending on which restaurant you dine at. We also have a raffle, with pricing starting at $5. When you dine out on event day, you can enter the raffle for free. You can also enter the raffle for free without dining out -- just create a "fundraising champion page" on our website. You create a page by signing up with your name and contact into. Creating a page gets 1 free raffle entry. Reaching additional fundraising milestones will earn additional entries. Link to sign up can be found at www.diningoutforlife.com/eastbay
10:00 am   6th Annual “Toolapalooza” Tool Show, Belt Sander Drag Races + Free Hot Dogs (SF)   FREE*
*Free vendors and hot dogs for all, free Mister Softee with a store purchase from 11am-3pm
10:30 am   Baby and Me Story Time and Tooth Talk (SF)   FREE*
*For children under 3 and their caretakers
12:00 pm   “People in Plazas” 2023 Market Street Music Festival | SF   FREE
3:30 pm   BIPOC Film Festival at Dolby Theaters w/ Bites + Free Swag Bags (SF)   $20*
*$20 tickets w/ code BIPOCFFC - $25 general admission, awards show and red carpet event $30 for general admission, awards show, red carpet event and afterparty
4:00 pm   El Lopp’s “Apple Release Party” w/ Seasonal Ciders (SF)   FREE*
*No cover, but drinks for purchase
4:15 pm   Little Folkies Music Class for Children and Caretakers (Oakland)   $27*
*It is $27 to drop-in or $216 for the full 8-week season
5:00 pm   Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)   $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   

Pick Date

Thursday, September 28

Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Asian Art Museum's $10 Thursday Nights (SF)

Looking for a great date night on the cheap? The Asian Art Museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays and general admission is just $10 (that’s half-off). Plus Special exhibitions are now included with general admission tickets! You can spend an evening in their ...Every Thursday

“Whiskey & Wisdom” What the Economy Has in Store for SF (Founders & CFOs)
Thursday, September 28 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but ​This event is for Founders and Finance Team Members. Must apply and be accepted
| Secret Location (Near Oracle Park)
"Whiskey & Wisdom" What the Economy Has in Store for SF (Founders & CFOs)
​Join us for an extraordinary evening that combines the best of two worlds: the art of whiskey tasting and the science of economics. Start the night with a curated whiskey tasting session, where experts will guide you through the subtleties of various blends. Following this sensory ...
FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials
FREE: "Thirsty Thursday" Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials

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 ...

40% Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Nollywood Dreams” (Sept. 28-Nov. 4)
40% Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse's "Nollywood Dreams" (Sept. 28-Nov. 4)

By the late ’90s, the Nigerian film industry was churning out more movies than Hollywood.. In Jocelyn Bioh’s uproarious play, Nollywood Dreams, a would-be star looks for her big break. Aspiring ingenue Ayamma yearns for the glitz and glamor of movie stardom, landing an audition ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show

Barbary Coast upholds a tradition of “higher” quality in San Francisco. For the first time ever, HellaFunny is taking over SF’s premier cannabis lounge, Barbary Coast, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the first comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally ...Every Thursday

“Dining Out For Life” East Bay (2023)
"Dining Out For Life" East Bay (2023)
On Thursday, September 28th, join Project Open Hand for our 5th annual foodie event, Dining Out For Life East Bay. When you dine out at participating restaurants in Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville, a portion of your bill will go towards providing nutritious meals to those living ...
6th Annual “Toolapalooza” Tool Show, Belt Sander Drag Races + Free Hot Dogs (SF)
6th Annual "Toolapalooza" Tool Show, Belt Sander Drag Races + Free Hot Dogs (SF)
Enjoy Center Hardware’s 6th annual power tool show with over 20 vendors on-site demoing their tool lines and much more. Free hot dogs, swag, and prizes to be won. Free ice cream from Mister Softee with an in-store purchase from 11-3. 3003 Third St. @ 26th ...
BIPOC Film Festival at Dolby Theaters w/ Bites + Free Swag Bags (SF)
BIPOC Film Festival at Dolby Theaters w/ Bites + Free Swag Bags (SF)
The BIPOC film festival is a one day event at Dolby Theaters in downtown San Francisco designed to advance independent filmmakers of color in the media industry. The festival is sponsored by the California State University Media Entertainment Alliance and is dedicated to advancing marginalized ...
“Does Wokeism Have a Place in School?” Talk at Google w/ Free Dinner (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with registration
| Google Community Space
"Does Wokeism Have a Place in School?" Talk at Google w/ Free Dinner (SF)
The San Francisco Braver Angels Alliance, in collaboration with “Bridging Divides El Dorado“, a Braver Network organization endeavoring to reduce our nation’s polarization, are co-hosting this event.  We welcome you to a diversity-of-thought, in-person panel discussion that will include an education policy specialist, a school board ...
Free Music + Free Drinks “River Spell” & “Loon” at Aviator Nation (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Entry & Free Drinks!
| Aviator Nation
Free Music + Free Drinks "River Spell" & "Loon" at Aviator Nation (SF)
Free Music & Free Drinks! Aviator Nation – Haight Street River Spell & Loon 8:30-10:30 PM

Friday, September 29

“Pier Party” at SF’s Fisherman’s Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (July 14 – Sept. 30)
Friday, September 29 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fisherman’s Wharf Crab Wheel Plaza
“Pier Party" at SF's Fisherman's Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (July 14 - Sept. 30)

Are You Ready to Come Rock the Dock? Fisherman’s Wharf Presents “Pier Party at the Wharf” Summer Concert Series Get ready for the ultimate outdoor concert series! This summer, music enthusiasts can enjoy regular live music events at Pier Party at the Wharf. Experience an ...Every Friday

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2023)
Friday, September 29 – 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 29 – 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 29 – 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

Win Tix: CANCELED – Rainbow Kitten Surprise Live at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)
Friday, September 29 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN.
| Greek Theatre
Update as of 5/24/23: This show has unfortunately been canceled. The American rock indie band Rainbow Kitten Surprise is coming to Berkeley this fall! Their breakout album How To: Friend, Love, Freefall, produced by Grammy Award-winner Jay Joyce, earned critical acclaim and a platinum single for ...
40% Off Tix to the Stirring World Premiere of “Before the Sword” in SF
40% Off Tix to the Stirring World Premiere of "Before the Sword" in SF

A legend begins at New Conservatory Theatre Center with the stirring world premiere of Andrew Alty’s drama “Before the Sword” playing Sept. 15 – Oct. 15. “Before the Sword” World Premiere by Andrew Alty Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2023 New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 ...

“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

Slate’s 11 Year Anniversary w/ No Popcorn and Karma (SF)
Friday, September 29 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Slate Bar
Slate's 11 Year Anniversary w/ No Popcorn and Karma (SF)
Join us on Friday, Sep 29, 2023 from 9 PM to 2 AM, as we revel in the rich legacy of Slate, celebrating its 11th anniversary. Formerly known as Liquid, Pink, and SOM Bar, this iconic venue has seen the evolution of House music, hosting ...
“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

2023 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (Sept. 29 – Oct. 1) in Golden Gate Park
Friday, September 29 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
2023 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (Sept. 29 - Oct. 1) in Golden Gate Park

One of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2023. Highlights for 2023 include Jason ...

Fillmore’s Friday Night Market (SF)
Friday, September 29 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | O’Farrell Street
Fillmore’s Friday Night Market (SF)

Night markets are all the rage in San Francisco these days. It turns out the Fillmore District already has one of its very own. Fillmore’s Friday Night Market from 4pm to 9pm September 29, 2023 4:00 pm – December 8, 2023 9:00 pm O’Farrell ...Every Friday

“Alameda Point” Filipino Night Market
Friday, September 29 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Malaya Botanicals
"Alameda Point" Filipino Night Market
Join us on Friday, September 29th to kick off a month-long celebration of Filipino American History Month at the Alameda Point Night Market! We’re honoring the rich heritage and contributions of Filipino Americans to our community throughout October. Indulge in mouthwatering Filipino dishes, from adobo to lumpia, ...
Merylthon: SF’s 3-Day “Meryl Streep” Film Marathon (Sept. 29 – Oct. 1)
Merylthon: SF's 3-Day "Meryl Streep" Film Marathon (Sept. 29 - Oct. 1)

The inaugural Merylthon – to be held at the 4 Star Theater in the heart of San Francisco’s Richmond District – is anticipated to draw a sell-out crowd of film enthusiasts, local residents, Meryl Streep aficionados, and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. All proceeds from ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, September 29 – 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 during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...

2023 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival: “Off the Grid” Fort Mason Night Market
Friday, September 29 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
2023 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival: "Off the Grid" Fort Mason Night Market

With Fogust behind us and beautiful Bay Area fall coming quick, Off the Grid is making its return to Fort Mason Center with 8 themed Friday night food fests between September 1 – October 27. Theme nights include a celebration of San Francisco, Asian holiday ...Every Friday

“Planktoberfest” German Festival at Jack London Square (Oakland)
Friday, September 29 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Plank
"Planktoberfest" German Festival at Jack London Square (Oakland)
Get ready to raise your beer steins and kick up your heels at Plank in Jack London Square as we present a special Oktoberfest extravaganza with a live band performance by Polkagiest West! Join us for a rollicking good time as we celebrate this traditional ...
Redwood City’s St. Pius Festival “Fiesta” (Sept. 29-Oct. 1)
Friday, September 29 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Entry | Free Parking | Free Entertainment
| St. Pius Church
Redwood City's St. Pius Festival "Fiesta" (Sept. 29-Oct. 1)
Come join us for an epic weekend of fun, food, and festivities at the St. Pius Festival FIESTA. This exciting event will be held at the St. Pius Catholic Church. Get ready to indulge in mouthwatering treats, dance to lively music, and enjoy thrilling games and rides. Bring ...
SF’s Free Fall 2023 Outdoor Film Fest at Proxy (Sept. 29-Oct. 27)
SF's Free Fall 2023 Outdoor Film Fest at Proxy (Sept. 29-Oct. 27)

As Fall approaches, it’s time to return to the FREE films at PROXY! This Fall season’s films examine different and diverse topics and are sure to make you laugh, cry, and ponder some of today’s most challenging issues. The five films share a mix of ...Every Friday