SF's 150ft "SkyStar" Wheel Gets 18-Month Extension
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SF's 150ft "SkyStar" Wheel Gets 18-Month Extension
The wheel moved to Fisherman’s Wharf in 2023 and will remain while the port reviews redevelopment plans.
SF's Historic Cliff House Could Reopen in 2026 (After 5+ Years Closed)
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco
SF's Historic Cliff House Could Reopen in 2026 (After 5+ Years Closed)
The landmark’s name, recipes, and memorabilia are now protected by a local nonprofit.
Movies Return to the Castro Theatre in March 2026 (After 2 Years Closed!)
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco
Movies Return to the Castro Theatre in March 2026 (After 2 Years Closed!)
Iconic SF movie palace announces its first 2026 film lineup; tickets go live Nov. 14 at 10 am.
Where to Get Free Sand Bags in San Francisco (Updated 2025)
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Where to Get Free Sand Bags in San Francisco (Updated 2025)
If the rains are coming to SF, prepare with up to 10 free sand bags
SF's Chinatown Finally Gets 8 Blocks of Free Wi-Fi
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SF's Chinatown Finally Gets 8 Blocks of Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi arrives to Grant Ave. in Chinatown in early 2026 - followed by a wider rollout to Stockton, nearby alleys and side streets

Monday, November 17, 2025

6:00 pm   Profs & Pints Alameda: The World Mount Vesuvius Buried   $13.50*
*Advance tickets: $13.50. Door: $17, or $15 w/ student 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   Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)   FREE*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
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   Monday Night Marsh: Storytelling + Q&A (The Marsh)   $10*
*Sliding scale with $10 base price in-person, free online livestreaming
7:00 pm   Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)   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   Drama with Friends (Online)   FREE
7:00 pm   “Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after

Pick Date

Monday, November 17

Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Free "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Monday at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

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. ...

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, November 17 – 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

Tuesday, November 18

Win Tix to SF’s Alcatraz Night Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Tuesday, November 18 – 4:45 pm | Cost: $59.65 | Alcatraz Landing
Win Tix to SF's Alcatraz Night Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the epic Alcatraz Night Tour! Experience the many moods of Alcatraz Island with an evening visit. Enjoy the beauty of a sunset silhouetting the Golden Gate Bridge, experience a cell door demonstration, and hear compelling stories about ...

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, November 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)

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. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 18 – 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

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Joe Klocek)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Joe Klocek)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, November 18 – 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

Cole Valley’s Pop Up Town Square (Nov. 18-21)
Tuesday, November 18 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Cole Valley
Cole Valley's Pop Up Town Square (Nov. 18-21)

Greetings from the Cole Valley Pop-up Town Square! This is the third and final planned iteration of the Pop-up Town Square. It was originally envisioned as an amenity that would coincide with the Night Market. With the success and support of its first two iterations, ...

Have Your Say: Should Uber/Waymo Be Allowed on SF’s Market Street? (SF City Hall Meeting)
Tuesday, November 18 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
Have Your Say: Should Uber/Waymo Be Allowed on SF's Market Street? (SF City Hall Meeting)
The “Keep Market Street Moving” group is gathering signatures to try to stop the city from allowing Waymo Uber and Lyft from being able to drive on Market Street in Downtown SF with the goal of keeping Market Street dedicated for Muni buses, street cars ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, November 18 – 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, November 19

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, November 19 – 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

SF’s “Chat Room: Analog” w/ Free-Flow Beer & Wine (2025)
SF's "Chat Room: Analog" w/ Free-Flow Beer & Wine (2025)
Gazetteer SF’s beloved IRL Chat Room discussion series returns for Season 2 with an exploration of all things analog in San Francisco. Like San Francisco, Chat Room is back! The beloved IRL discussion and socializing event is returning to Swedish American Hall for a second season ...
“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, November 19 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
"Hook-Up Horror Stories" 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

$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, November 19 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
| Skylark Bar
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)

Join us for a night of laughter featuring Bay Area’s top rising comics! We showcase comedians that have been on Netflix, Comedy Central, Amazon, HBO… so come through and you may see the next big thing! HaHaHappy Hour Comedy at Skylark $5 beer, $2 tacos ...Every Wednesday

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

Cole Valley’s Pop Up Town Square (Nov. 18-21)
Wednesday, November 19 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Cole Valley
Cole Valley's Pop Up Town Square (Nov. 18-21)

Greetings from the Cole Valley Pop-up Town Square! This is the third and final planned iteration of the Pop-up Town Square. It was originally envisioned as an amenity that would coincide with the Night Market. With the success and support of its first two iterations, ...

“Catch the Spirit” 1930s Xmas at Los Altos History Museum
Wednesday, November 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Los Altos History Museum
"Catch the Spirit" 1930s Xmas at Los Altos History Museum
Celebrate the season at Los Altos History Museum’s “Catch the Spirit” event—a festive afternoon of music, nostalgia, and cheer. Step back in time with tours of the historic J. Gilbert Smith House decorated for a 1930s Christmas, enjoy hot cider and treats on the porch, ...
Castro Farmers’ Market 2025 (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, November 19 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Farmers' Market
Castro Farmers' Market 2025 (Every Wednesday)

Welcome back your favorite farmers to the corner of Market and Noe Streets as they offer their amazing citrus, tasty root vegetables, honey, flowers, baked goods, and beautiful leafy greens.  Castro Farmers’ Market Every Wed., April 2 – November 19, 2025 | 3p-7p Castro Farmer’s ...Every Wednesday

SF’s Embarcadero Center Annual Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Market (2025)
Wednesday, November 19 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Center
SF's Embarcadero Center Annual Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Market (2025)
Kick off the holiday season at the 39th Annual Building Lighting Ceremony and watch as Embarcadero Center illuminates the San Francisco skyline with 17,000 holiday lights! Get into the holiday spirit at Embarcadero Center’s annual lighting celebration. Shop a festive market filled with local makers, enjoy ...
Embarcadero Center 2025 Holiday Market w/ Free Drinks for First 400 (SF)
Wednesday, November 19 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Three Embarcadero Center
Embarcadero Center 2025 Holiday Market w/ Free Drinks for First 400 (SF)
Get into the Holiday Spirit! Enjoy a night of festive fun—shop local, sip seasonal drinks, play games, groove to live music, and savor delicious bites. Then, cap off the evening as Embarcadero Center lights up the sky with 17,000 sparkling lights. Pro tip: Arrive early! The first ...
Free Downtown SF Crafting Night: Make Holiday Mini Wreaths (Saluhall)
Wednesday, November 19 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
| Saluhall
Free Downtown SF Crafting Night: Make Holiday Mini Wreaths (Saluhall)
Not your average paint & sip! Grab drinks, bites, maybe event soft serve while exploring screen printing at Saluhall. Well-Crafted: Mini Wreaths Our free craft workshops in are the perfect artsy excuse to also enjoy a bar or restaurant in Mid-Market. Join us at Saluhall for a Mini Wreath ...
The Bay Agenda: District 3 Town Hall w/ Supervisor Danny Sauter (SF)
Wednesday, November 19 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free, donation welcome
| KALW
The Bay Agenda: District 3 Town Hall w/ Supervisor Danny Sauter (SF)
Join KALW for a live Town Hall conversation with San Francisco District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter. Join KALW for a live Town Hall conversation with San Francisco District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter. San Francisco is at a crossroads — and few neighborhoods capture its challenges and opportunities ...

Thursday, November 20

“Cole Valley Nights” Street Fair (SF)
Thursday, November 20 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free - All ages
| Cole Valley
“Cole Valley Nights” Street Fair (SF)
A Neighborhood Street Market! Come enjoy a family-friendly evening market in the heart of Cole Valley featuring local makers, merchants, organizations, food, music and oodles of fun for all ages! Check out the neighborhood while sampling the best of Cole Valley’s popular eateries and pubs and enjoy ...
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, November 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 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

Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, November 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
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

Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Free "HellaSecret" Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (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 ...

$5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical “Into the Woods” Live in SF (Nov. 20-Jan. 17)
Thursday, November 20 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $47*
*Normally $52. $5 off Tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAP; fees included
| San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical "Into the Woods" Live in SF (Nov. 20-Jan. 17)

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim explore the darker side of happily ever after in the timeless and ever-relevant Into the Woods. Beloved storybook characters collide as this timeless tale weaves together the stories of a childless Baker and his wife, Cinderella’s quest for love, and ...

Legendary Comedian Dana Gould Live in SF (Punch Line)
Thursday, November 20 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $33.05*
*Tickets starts at $33.05  General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
| Punch Line Comedy Club
Legendary Comedian Dana Gould Live in SF (Punch Line)

Dana Gould is a legendary comedian considered to be one of the absolute best among his peers. A former writer and producer on the longest running animated show on TV, “The Simpsons,” Dana was also featured in the hit documentary “The Aristocrats.” His numerous other ...

$5 Off: “San Francisco Tonight” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Thursday, November 20 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off. Normally 17.12.
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “San Francisco Tonight” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Want to have fun this Thursday night? You’re invited to the city’s most current improv comedy show. Each show, SF Tonight creates new, original comedy out of audience selected headlines and tabloids! You’ll be greeted with newspapers, magazines, and scissors. Cut out any headline you’d ...Every Thursday