Massive New Artist Hub Coming to SF’s Vacant Waterfront Pier 29
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco
Massive New Artist Hub Coming to SF’s Vacant Waterfront Pier 29
Empty for 10+ years, 100,000 sqft warehouse will be SF’s largest artist studio and event space on the waterfront
Oakland Ballers Transform Rescued BART Car Into Snack Shack
Oakland
Oakland Ballers Transform Rescued BART Car Into Snack Shack
Oakland Ballers step up to save BART car after Oakland A's bail
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2025)
Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2025)
Our guide to the best free monthly museum days in the Bay Area for 2025
SF's Legendary $5 Strip Club Buffet is Back
Bars, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink, San Francisco
SF's Legendary $5 Strip Club Buffet is Back
SoMa's $5 all-you-can-eat lunch buffet at the Gold Club returns after 5-year hiatus
SF Debuts its First Bold New "Modular" Parklet
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining
SF Debuts its First Bold New "Modular" Parklet
Excelsior Coffee on Mission gets an outdoor makeover with the city's first "Building Blocks" parklet

Thursday, April 24

SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Thursday, April 24 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm | Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing
SF's Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse

Walk in the footsteps of notorious inmates and step inside the world-renowned Cellhouse on Alcatraz Island. The Alcatraz Day Tour by Alcatraz City Cruises offers a deep dive into the island’s layered history—from its days as a Civil War fort to one of America’s most infamous federal prisons. Cruise ...

“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, April 24 – 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

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 ...

Award-Winning Artist “Common” Live w/ The San Francisco Symphony
Thursday, April 24 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $89 | Davies Symphony Hall
Award-Winning Artist "Common" Live w/ The San Francisco Symphony
Award-winning artist, actor, author, and activist Common takes the stage at Davies Symphony Hall for an electrifying concert with the San Francisco Symphony. “Common” Live w/ The San Francisco Symphony Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 7:30p Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Avenue, SF Buy Tickets – Adult single ...
Every Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party w/ Spooki at White Rabbit (SF)
Thursday, April 24 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Inner Circle is always Free with RSVP
| White Rabbit
Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party w/ Spooki at White Rabbit (SF)

Free Thursday Party featuring DJs spinning House, Disco, Remixes, Currents, Classics and more every Thursday at White Rabbit. Join us at White Rabbit on Thursdays for Inner Circle, a weekly get-together dedicated to the DJ and a love for dance music. No cover. No worries! ...

$5 Off: “San Francisco Tonight” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Thursday, April 24 – 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 ...

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, April 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

Cow Palace Spring Carnival
Thursday, April 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5.00 Free Parking Games ,Rides and Food extra
| Cow Palace
Cow Palace Spring Carnival
Spring Carnival at the Cow Palace. Come one come all. Bring the family and friends. $5.00 per person gets you in. From thrilling rides (additional fee) to your favorite carnival food awaits you. Games and rides extra. Enjoy unlimited rides and free admission with Wristband purchase per person.     Free ...
“Taste of the World” A Cultural Food & Community Experience (San Rafael)
Thursday, April 24 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Drake Terrace
"Taste of the World" A Cultural Food & Community Experience (San Rafael)
Taste of the World – A Cultural Food & Community Experience Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM Location: Drake Terrace | 275 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA Explore the flavors of the globe without leaving San Rafael! Join us for Taste of the World, a festive ...
Recology: The Art of Recycling
Thursday, April 24 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, donations encouraged
| KALW
Recology: The Art of Recycling
Join KALW to experience a special viewing and exhibition talk for Recology: The Art of Recycling, selections from Recology’s Artist in Residence Program. Join artists Jane Kim and Kara Maria for a conversation with Deborah Munk, manager of the Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence ...
Well-Crafted: Embroidery at The Red Tail
Thursday, April 24 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/well-crafted-embroidery-at-the-red-tail-tickets-1300090227869?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
| The Red Tail Beer & Wine Bar
Well-Crafted: Embroidery Our free craft workshops in are the perfect artsy excuse to also enjoy a new bar or restaurant in Mid-Market. Join us at The Red Tail for a beginner-friendly embroidery workshop. Customize your own tote bag with hand embroidery. Grab a craft beer, snag a bowl ...
SF’s First Free Outdoor “Movie Night in the Park” of 2025 (Free Popcorn)
Thursday, April 24 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Soft Park - Levi's Plaza
SF's First Free Outdoor "Movie Night in the Park" of 2025 (Free Popcorn)
Join us for a movie night in the Soft Park, celebrating an iconic San Francisco film. The name of the film hasn’t been announced yet, but it’s promised to be “an iconic San Francisco film.”
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2025 (San Jose)
Thursday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
| West Wind Capitol Drive-In
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2025 (San Jose)

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at theaters in Concord and San Jose. On their free movie nights, they usually have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. Gates open at 6 pm. ...

Street Versed: Skateboard Poetry and Storytelling Hosted by Jose Vadi (SF Main Library)
Thursday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No charge
| San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
Street Versed: Skateboard Poetry and Storytelling Hosted by Jose Vadi (SF Main Library)
The documentation and presentation of skateboarding through photography, videography and the written word is a type of storytelling that builds the unique lingo and architectural lens that connects skaters to each other and, in the case of San Francisco, the cities they call home. Skateboarding’s increased ...
Free Movie Night at The Drive-In (San Jose)
Thursday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive Early - Parking is First Come First Served
| West Wind Capitol Drive-In
Free Movie Night at The Drive-In (San Jose)
 Get Ready for an Epic Night Out – It’s Free Movie Night! Thursday, April 24 | Gates open 6:00pm | Movies start at 8:00pm We can’t wait to welcome you and your crew for an unforgettable evening of family fun, laughter, and of course… free movies under ...
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2025 (Concord)
Thursday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
| Solano 2 Drive-In
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2025 (Concord)

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at theaters in Concord and San Jose. On their free movie nights, they usually have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. Gates open at 6 pm. ...

“Big Sing Oakland” Huge Free Community Sing-Along w/ Oakland Youth Chorus
Thursday, April 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, and donations are welcome to support the guest artists!
| The Bridge Yard
"Big Sing Oakland" Huge Free Community Sing-Along w/ Oakland Youth Chorus
Big Sing Oakland is a community singing event featuring the Oakland Youth Chorus, Vernon Bush, Phoenix Song, Jonah Matranga, Tobirus Mozelle a Big Sing pop up choir!
Free Movie Night (San Jose)
Free Movie Night (San Jose)
We’re rolling out the red carpet (and the bounce houses!) for a night of FREE movies, fun, and family vibes at West Wind San Jose! Come watch some of the year’s most exciting films—all under the stars. Free Movie Night at West Wind San Jose! Thursday, April ...

Friday, April 25

Bay Area Dance Week Kickoff Celebration & “One Dance” (2025)
Friday, April 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*100% FREE, no registration required
| Union Square Park
Bay Area Dance Week Kickoff Celebration & "One Dance" (2025)
Join us to kickoff Bay Area Dance Week with a family friendly community celebration! Bay Area Dance Week Kickoff Celebration & “One Dance” Friday, April 25, 2025 | 12p – 1p Union Square, SF FREE – RSVP Rhythm & Motion will lead “One Dance” a routine designed for all participants ...
Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, April 25 – 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

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, April 25 – 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

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Friday, April 25 – 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

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 ...

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

Kronos Festival 2025: “Good Medicine” in SF (Night 1)
Kronos Festival 2025: “Good Medicine” in SF (Night 1)

In 2025, the Kronos Festival will bring a weekend-long dose of Good Medicine in a wide range of musical innovation and commentary. Join us for Kronos Festival 2025, whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the magic of Kronos Quartet. For 50 years, San ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, April 25 – 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, April 25 – 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: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, April 25 – 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 (Every Friday & Saturday)

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 ...

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, April 25 – 10:15 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Cost: $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday

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