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Free Monthly Museum Days
Our guide to the best free monthly museum days in the Bay Area for 2025
SF's Great Highway Park to Get Art Makeover
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
SF's Great Highway Park to Get Art Makeover
The new permanent park will become an open-air gallery featuring temporary art
SF's Huge "Flower Market" Gets New Home After 58 Years
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, San Francisco, Support the Bay
SF's Huge "Flower Market" Gets New Home After 58 Years
SF Flower Market's New Location in Potrero Hill Opens Jan. 2
A Luxe Sleeper Train from SF to LA Might Come in 2025
Brand New, Transportation, Travel
A Luxe Sleeper Train from SF to LA Might Come in 2025
Dreamstar Lines plans a nightly 12-hour overnight train trip between SF & LA
SF's Union Square to Host 200 Events a Year in 2025
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
SF's Union Square to Host 200 Events a Year in 2025
Live music, cultural celebrations, family fun days and more will fill Union Square with activities for locals and visitors

Thursday, January 2, 2025

8:00 am   SF’s Flower Market Grand Opening Day at New 125,000 Sqft Potrero Hill Bldg   FREE
11:00 am   Cancelled: Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum   FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
1:00 pm   SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2025)   FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
5:00 pm   SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”   FREE
7:00 pm   $5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical “Waitress” by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)   $41*
*Tickets normally start at $46, but you can get $5 off with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
7:00 pm   “Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm   Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
9:00 pm   16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!

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Thursday, January 2

SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, January 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
SF's New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays"

Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly

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: Hit Broadway Musical “Waitress” by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)
$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical "Waitress" by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)

In the musical comedy Waitress, Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest ...

“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, January 2 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Black Laughs Matter" (Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)

Prepare for a comedic powerhouse like no other with ‘Black LAUGHS Matter,’ a riotous showcase featuring some of the sharpest minds and quickest comedy wits in the game – all under one roof. Join us for a night of uproarious laughter and unapologetic humor as these talented black comedians take ...Every Thursday

SF’s Flower Market Grand Opening Day at New 125,000 Sqft Potrero Hill Bldg
Thursday, January 2 – 8:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Flower Market
SF's Flower Market Grand Opening Day at New 125,000 Sqft Potrero Hill Bldg
Thanks to SF Chronicle for sharing that San Francisco’s Flower Market has a new home.  San Francisco Flower Market is relocating to Potrero Hill after 58 years in SoMa. The new market opens January 2, 2025. The San Francisco Flower Market has moved from its longtime location ...
Cancelled: Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, January 2 – 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
Cancelled: Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

Monday, December 23, 2024—Sunday, January 5, 2025: BAMPFA is closed Monthly

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2025)
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals (2025)

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

Friday, January 3

Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, January 3 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
Free "Rush Hour Comedy Night" Friday Night (San Francisco)

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 “Music City” Friday Night Pop-Up Comedy Takeover (First Night of 2025)
Friday, January 3 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people
| Music City San Francisco
SF's "Music City" Friday Night Pop-Up Comedy Takeover (First Night of 2025)

If you haven’t checked out Music City SF yet, here’s your chance to attend a private event to explore the new space, and enjoy a night of SF’s top comics. Founded by musician Rudy Colombini, Music City San Francisco is a live institution and future institution for music in ...Monthly

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 (2025)
Friday, January 3 – 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 (2025)

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

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, January 3 – 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

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, January 3 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

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

Win Tix: Freakanomics Radio Live w/ Stephen Dubner + Mayor London Breed (SF)
Friday, January 3 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*ENTER TO WIN
| Sydney Goldstein Theater
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Freakanomics Radio Live for the first big event in San Francisco of 2025. Freakonomics Radio Live brings to the stage the same uncommon, inquisitive journalism that is a hallmark of the Freakonomics Radio podcast — but in an unscripted and freewheeling ...
30% Off Tix to ‘Deep Inside Tonight!’ feat. The Kinsey Sicks at NCTC (Final Week)
30% Off Tix to ‘Deep Inside Tonight!’ feat. The Kinsey Sicks at NCTC (Final Week)

BREAKING NEWS: America’s Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet is back with a hilarious musical newscast-run-amok! The Kinsey Sicks bring their glorious award-winning harmonies to the New Conservatory Theatre Center stage where it all began in celebration of their 30th anniversary tour. Tune in for outrageous hijinx, ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild Improv Comedy Show (First Show of 2025)
Friday, January 3 – 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 (First Show of 2025)

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 ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, January 3 – 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: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (First Show of 2025)
Friday, January 3 – 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 (First Show of 2025)

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 (Friday Nights)
SF's Free Late Night "Crazy Funny Asians" 10pm Comedy Show (Friday Nights)

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

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 Friday

“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

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, January 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, January 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, January 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs ...Monthly

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, January 3 – 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

“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, January 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
"Oakland Art Murmur" 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” 2024 Update: Art Murmur is still on! Despite Oakland First Fridays being on ...Monthly

San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, January 3 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)

San Francisco Bike Party  (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on ...Monthly

Saturday, January 4

$36 Tix: SF’s “Dog Man” The Musical (Jan. 4-5)
$36 Tix: SF's “Dog Man” The Musical (Jan. 4-5)

Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man. See this musical live on stage on January 4-5, 2025! Don’t miss your chance to score some of the best seats ...

2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, January 4 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)

🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday