75,000 Hand-Built Kites Are Flying Into SFMOMA
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco
75,000 Hand-Built Kites Are Flying Into SFMOMA
Opening August 22, 2026, the immersive installation transforms the museum’s free public gallery into a floating world of color and light.
125+ Free Concerts Coming to Golden Gate Park in 2026
Festival Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
125+ Free Concerts Coming to Golden Gate Park in 2026
Illuminate LIVE returns to the Bandshell on March 1 for its sixth season of free concerts.
"The Bay Lights" Returns After 3 Years Dark
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Reopening, San Francisco
"The Bay Lights" Returns After 3 Years Dark
Coming March 20, 2026 - The $11M rebuild restores the 1.8-mile Bay Bridge light installation
Massive Free Downtown SF Festival Returns for 2026
Artsy Fartsy, Downtown San Francisco, Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco
Massive Free Downtown SF Festival Returns for 2026
Explore ideas, art, and performances for free on April 11, 2026 at SFPL + Asian Art Museum
San Francisco March Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco March Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Here's a round-up of March's best events for Fat Tuesday, St. Patrick's Day, Pi Day, Holi and more

Wednesday, March 4, 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
9:30 am   Masonic Avenue Cleanup   FREE*
*Sign up free on this Mobilize registration page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756071/
10:00 am   SF Zoo Free Admission Day   FREE*
*Free admission offer only valid to San Francisco residents with valid ID, subject to capacity. Admission into the zoo ends one hour before closing time for non-members. (For members admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.)
10:00 am   Bay Area Discovery Museum: Free Admission Day   FREE*
*Admission is free to Bay Area residents. Must show proof of residency (photo ID or piece of mail) in one of the nine Bay Area counties.
11:00 am   SF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday   FREE*
*Free tickets are not available for reservation online on free days; all visitors will be welcomed to the museum as long as there is capacity on a first-come, first-served basis.
All Day   Exclusive Discounted Tix: Joshua Bell Violin Recital Live (SF)   $99*
*Use promo code: BELLOFFERFC for discounted tickets
11:00 am   Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
11:00 am   Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE

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Wednesday, March 4

Exclusive Discounted Tix: Joshua Bell Violin Recital Live (SF)
Wednesday, March 4 – All Day | Cost: $99*
*Use promo code: BELLOFFERFC for discounted tickets
| Davies Symphony Hall
Exclusive Discounted Tix: Joshua Bell Violin Recital Live (SF)

With a career spanning four decades, multiple Grammy awards, recitals in the most prestigious concert halls of the world, and collaborations and projects with artists spanning continents and genres, Joshua Bell “doesn’t stand in anyone’s shadow” (New York Times). One of the most celebrated and ...

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, March 4 – 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

FREE San Francisco Black History Month Comedy Festival 2026
Wednesday, March 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 40 people. Two drink minimum (non-alcoholic drinks count!)
| The Function
FREE San Francisco Black History Month Comedy Festival 2026

Big laughs matter at SF’s first (and only) black-owned comedy club – The Function Black History Month Comedy Festival at The Function Get Tickets – FREE with RSVP (otherwise $20/$25 at door) Nightly in February plus bonus shows into March because February is the shortest ...

FREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, March 4 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...Every Wednesday

Cobb’s Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Comedy Showcase)
Cobb's Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Comedy Showcase)

Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...

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

SF Zoo Free Admission Day
SF Zoo Free Admission Day

The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents. When is the next free zoo day for SF residents? Next verified free days: January 7, 2026 February 4, 2026 March 4, 2026 April 1, 2026 ...

Bay Area Discovery Museum: Free Admission Day
Wednesday, March 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is free to Bay Area residents. Must show proof of residency (photo ID or piece of mail) in one of the nine Bay Area counties.
| Bay Area Discovery Museum (Fort Baker)
Bay Area Discovery Museum: Free Admission Day

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor children’s museum at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Museum is the only children’s museum in the U.S. to be located in a national park and is known for its emphasis on creativity through ...

SF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday
SF's GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday

Located in SF’s Castro District, the GLBT Historical Society Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. The museum celebrates 100 years of the city’s vast queer past through dynamic exhibitions and programming. Normally, admission is $10, but on ...Monthly

Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa
Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa

Come and walk-in every first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 pm in the spring, summer and fall, and from 2-4 pm in the winter. Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day Every First Wednesday Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa FREE (RSVP requested but not required) $5 ...Monthly

Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park Kickoff 2026 (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, March 4 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park Kickoff 2026 (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 ...

Refresh 2026: Free Festival of Swiss Arts + Tech at SF’s Pier 17 (March 4-7)
Wednesday, March 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and open to the public, please RSVP for the keynotes and guided tours of the exhibition
| Swissnex
Refresh 2026: Free Festival of Swiss Arts + Tech at SF's Pier 17 (March 4-7)

Swissnex in San Francisco presents ​REFRESH 2026, a free 4-day festival at Pier 17 opening Wednesday, March 4, featuring keynotes, masterclasses, and an art exhibition running until April 10th. It brings together acclaimed designers, artists, and researchers from Switzerland and the US to envision possible ...

“South Side Beer Ride” Free Monthly Brewery Shuttle | SF
Wednesday, March 4 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Shuttle is Free. Beer for purchase.
| Triple Voodoo Brewery
"South Side Beer Ride" Free Monthly Brewery Shuttle | SF

Free hop on/hop off brewery shuttle. Start at any of the eight participating breweries, then hop on any one of three vans running approximately every 30 minutes.  First Wednesdays Free Beer Shuttle Every 1st Wednesday | 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm Speakeasy Brewery, 1195 Evans ...Monthly

“Neon Zoo” Free Traditional Tattoo Art Show + Live DJs (SF)
Wednesday, March 4 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Compton's Coffee House
"Neon Zoo" Free Traditional Tattoo Art Show + Live DJs (SF)
Come stop by Compton’s Coffee House to check out “Neon Zoo” an art collection inspired by traditional tattooing. There will also be DJs from bay area Music and Art collective More Dub!

Thursday, March 5

Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thursday, March 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission every First Thursday
| Museum of Craft and Design
Free First Thursdays at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on their Free First Thursdays. Committed to making art, craft, and design accessible to everyone, the Museum of Craft and Design is free on the first Thursday of every month. Museum of ...Monthly

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, March 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)

Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightThursdays: 6p ...Every Thursday

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, March 5 – 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 “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, March 5 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

Cobb’s Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Martin Phillips)
Cobb's Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Martin Phillips)

Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...

Refresh 2026: Free Festival of Swiss Arts + Tech at SF’s Pier 17 (March 4-7)
Thursday, March 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and open to the public, please RSVP for the keynotes and guided tours of the exhibition
| Swissnex
Refresh 2026: Free Festival of Swiss Arts + Tech at SF's Pier 17 (March 4-7)

Swissnex in San Francisco presents ​REFRESH 2026, a free 4-day festival at Pier 17 opening Wednesday, March 4, featuring keynotes, masterclasses, and an art exhibition running until April 10th. It brings together acclaimed designers, artists, and researchers from Switzerland and the US to envision possible ...

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, March 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
| Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond. Normally $18, the ...Monthly

SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, March 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition.  DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month. All ...Monthly

Friday, March 6

FREE Oakland Black History Comedy Night 2026 (Final Weekend)
Friday, March 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Fluid510
FREE Oakland Black History Comedy Night 2026 (Final Weekend)

Six nights of comedy in Uptown Oakland hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Black History Month Comedy Festival – Oakland Hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Get Tickets – ...

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

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 ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, March 6 – 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

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

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

The Music Critic: John Malkovich with the San Francisco Symphony
Friday, March 6 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $49*
*Tickets start at $49 (while supplies last)
| Davies Symphony Hall
The Music Critic: John Malkovich with the San Francisco Symphony
In an entertaining evening of music and comedy, created and conceived by violinist Aleksey Igudesman, actor John Malkovich slips into the role of the evil critic who traverses and trashes, some of the best music of all time in a gleeful romp. The Music Critic ...
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, March 6 – 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 “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, March 6 – 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 "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

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 Tix: Award-Winning Drama “M. Butterfly” Live in SF (Feb. 5-March 14)
Friday, March 6 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $47*
*Normally $52. $5 off Tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAP; fees included
| San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: Award-Winning Drama “M. Butterfly” Live in SF (Feb. 5-March 14)

David Henry Hwang’s M. Butterfly is a captivating drama that subverts Puccini’s Madame Butterfly through the true story of a French diplomat’s 20-year affair with a Chinese opera singer. As cultural and personal identities blur, the play challenges our assumptions about love, power, and deception. With its clever twists ...