Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2024)
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Fall, Outdoorsy, Road Trip
Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2024)
Updated 2024: Peak apple picking season in the Bay Area is September-October. Here's a list of six "U-Pick" farms within an easy drive of San Francisco.
SF Plans 4 New "To Go Booze" Zones in Downtown & Thrive City
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, San Francisco
SF Plans 4 New "To Go Booze" Zones in Downtown & Thrive City
To-Go drinks likely coming to Mid-Market, Maiden Lane, Mark Lane and Harlan Place, and Thrive City
BART's New Fare Gates Open at Civic Center Bart to Curb Fare Evaders
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Transportation
BART's New Fare Gates Open at Civic Center Bart to Curb Fare Evaders
700 new fare gates will be replaced at all 50 stations systemwide by the end of 2025
San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2024
Here's a round-up of December's winter festivals, holiday lightings and street fairs
San Francisco September Festivals & Street Fairs
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco September Festivals & Street Fairs
Here’s a round-up of September’s best events including Folsom Street Fair, Opera in the Park, Comedy Day and more

Monday, September 9

49ers vs. Jets: NFL Sunday Night Watch Party (Underdogs Cantina)
Monday, September 9 – 5:15 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover
| Underdogs Cantina
49ers vs. Jets: NFL Sunday Night Watch Party (Underdogs Cantina)
Join us for another 49ers Watch Party at Underdogs Cantina at the 49ers take on the Jets in week one on Monday night. 49ers x Jets | Watch Party | NFL Football Monday, September 9, 2024 | 5:15-8:30p Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No ...
Free Comedy Night at SF’s Brand New Comedy Club (The Function)
Free Comedy Night at SF's Brand New 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 ...

SF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)
Monday, September 9 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's Wild "1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle" Late Night (The Function)

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 Market Street. Don’t miss this Monday and Wednesday late night wild showcase with 30+ of HellaFunny’s rising stars – performing their ...Every Monday

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 Monday

Free Rides on SF’s Open-Air Boat Tram
Monday, September 9 – 10:30 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero
Free Rides on SF's Open-Air Boat Tram

Now you can take a free ride on San Francisco’s beloved Boat Tram, as part of Muni’s Summer Heritage Service. FREE RIDES: Free rides are offered Sundays and Mondays through October 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We’ll share more about the history of ...

Back to School Bash at College of San Mateo
Monday, September 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | College of San Mateo
Back to School Bash at College of San Mateo
Back to School Bash at College of San Mateo Celebrate the start of the fall semester at CSM’s Back to School Bash! Meet fellow students, explore academic programs, and connect with student services. Enjoy fun activities, giveaways, and food! Date: Monday, September 9 Time: 11 am – 1:30 pm Location: Plaza outside ...
SF Board of Supervisors – District 5 Candidate Forum (Hybrid)
Monday, September 9 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California
SF Board of Supervisors - District 5 Candidate Forum (Hybrid)
Attention voters! Hear from the candidates for District 5 San Francisco Board of Supervisors to help you vote in the November election. You’ll hear candidates answer questions about policy and share their views on issues important to your community. Forums are nonpartisan, free, and open to ...
HellaSecret “Crowd Work” Comedy Monday Nights (SF)
Monday, September 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP for free tickets (limited)
| Secret Location (SF)
HellaSecret "Crowd Work" Comedy Monday Nights (SF)

Step into the world of Hellasecret Comedy Night, where comedy meets improvisation in an exclusive setting. Join us for a show where established San Francisco Bay Area comics craft their routines on the fly, inspired by the energy and stories of the audience. HellaSecret Crowd Work Comedy ...Every Monday

Tuesday, September 10

“Poetic Tuesdays with MoAD” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (SF)
Tuesday, September 10 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Jessie Square
“Poetic Tuesdays with MoAD” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (SF)

Sharing works that delight, provoke, inspire and rouse, the monthly Poetic Tuesdays series runs from May through October, turning lunchtime into an oasis of creative expression. Lighting up Jessie Square with a fabulously curated line-up of poets and musicians, Poetic Tuesdays offer a vivifying midday ...Monthly

Kamala vs. Trump: SF’s Free Debate Watch Party (Happy Hour ’til 6:30p)
Tuesday, September 10 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*21+ RSVP
| The Function
Kamala vs. Trump: SF's Free Debate Watch Party (Happy Hour 'til 6:30p)
Kamala vs. Trump: SF’s Presidential Debate Watch Party (Happy Hour) Come join us for a night of excitement as we watch the highly anticipated presidential debate between Kamla and Trump! Grab a drink, cheer (or boo) and join us at one of SF’s newest bars, THE ...
SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night 2024 at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, September 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night 2024 at The Function (7p + 8:45p)

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

Win Tix: Vance Joy “dream your life away” Anniversary Show at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)
Tuesday, September 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Greek Theatre
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see the Australian singer/songwriter and international hitmaker, Vance Joy on stage live for his ‘dream your life away’ Anniversary Show at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre. Vance Joy, a multi-award-winning musician, rose to international fame with his hit single ‘Riptide’ from ...
$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, September 10 – 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 Every Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...

Free Late Night Comedy Show “New Material Tuesdays” at The Function (SF)
Tuesday, September 10 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
Free Late Night Comedy Show "New Material Tuesdays" at The Function (SF)

New Material Tuesdays at The Function: Late Night Comedy Extravaganza Ready for a dose of late-night laughter? Join us every Tuesday at 10 PM for “New Material Tuesdays” at The Function, San Francisco’s newest and hottest black-owned comedy club. Located in the heart of the ...Every Tuesday

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

Presidential Debate Watch Party w/ Live Commentary by Comedians (Oakland)
Tuesday, September 10 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $4.25*
*promo code: CANADA2025 for 15% first 15 users
| Oakstop
Presidential Debate Watch Party w/  Live Commentary by Comedians (Oakland)
This in-person & Zoom hybrid event will feature live commentary on the debates by comedians, and fact checking (tbd). Join us this Tuesday September 10th for the most unprecedented season in politics (to date). Snacks will be served as we watch the carnage unfold together <3. Comedian Panel: -Wonder ...
Star Party: Sky Tour & Telescopes (Mill Valley)
Tuesday, September 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hauke Park
Star Party: Sky Tour & Telescopes (Mill Valley)
Join the Mill Valley Public Library and Marin Stargazers for a night of stargazing in Hauke Park South! Peek through the library’s circulating Orion Starblast 4.5 inch reflector telescope along with some telescopes provided by Marin Stargazers volunteers. On September 10th, Venus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible at different ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, September 10 – 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, September 11

White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, September 11 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
White Claw + $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 Every Wednesday | 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 ...

Cat Pilates (Purrlates) with 20+ Adorable Cats (SF’s Cat Cafe)
Cat Pilates (Purrlates) with 20+ Adorable Cats (SF's Cat Cafe)

San Francisco’s only Cat Cafe hosts their mew Purrlates class in their cat lounge with 20+ cats on select Wednesday and Friday evenings. Each class lasts around 30-40 minutes, giving you time to mingle with cats, sip on a glass of sparkling wine (Friday nights ...

Win Tix: “Ray LaMontagne & Gregory Alan Isakov” Live at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)
Wednesday, September 11 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Greek Theatre
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see the Grammy-winning artist Ray LaMontagne and critically acclaimed artist Gregory Alan Isakov as they join forces this fall for a special co-headline tour live at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre. Ray LaMontagne’s vast catalog includes eight full-length records, chart-topping radio ...
Kamala vs. Trump: SF’s Election 2024 Laugh Battle: (7p + 8:45p Shows)
Wednesday, September 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
| The Function
Kamala vs. Trump: SF's Election 2024 Laugh Battle: (7p + 8:45p Shows)

Sick of the election already? Need a break from the political noise? We’ve got just the remedy at the “Election 2024 Laugh Battle” at The Function, San Francisco’s only Black-owned comedy club! night our comedians are here to turn all that election madness ...Every Wednesday

FREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
FREE Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)

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 ...

$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, September 11 – 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

SF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)
Wednesday, September 11 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's Wild "1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle" Late Night (The Function)

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 Market Street. Don’t miss this Monday and Wednesday late night wild showcase with 30+ of HellaFunny’s rising stars – performing their ...Every Monday

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

Thursday, September 12

Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)
Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)

San Francisco Bay Ferry turns everyday transit into a special experience. Whether you’re commuting, meeting friends in the city, taking the kids to a game, or simply taking in the sights of the Bay, the ferry makes it that much better. Grab a snack, gather ...

Flower Piano 2024: Special Opening Night Celebration and Concert (Sept. 12)
Thursday, September 12 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $63.75*
*$63.75 for special opening night celebration and concert
| San Francisco Botanical Garden
Flower Piano 2024: Special Opening Night Celebration and Concert (Sept. 12)

Flower Piano is back! Find hidden pianos in SF’s Botanical Garden. Flower Piano is set to return to the Botanical Garden this September 2024 for 10 days—September 13-22, with a special opening night event on September 12—doubling the duration from last year and spanning two ...

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

“Black Laughs Matter” Comedy: Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7p + 8:45p)
Thursday, September 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Black Laughs Matter" Comedy: Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7p + 8:45p)

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