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Friday, October 4, 2024

6:30 am   Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)   $4.70*
*Riders can purchase tickets using their Clipper Card or in the SF Bay Ferry app. One-way transbay ferries start at $4.70. "Short Hops" like SF Ferry Building to SF Pier 41, or Main Street Alameda to Oakland Jack London Square start just $1.
9:00 am   “Viva Italia: A Showcase of Iconic Italian Design” in Palo Alto (Oct. 4-19)   FREE*
*Floor stock is readily available for purchase
9:30 am   The Circle of St Paul’s Huge Two Day Fall Rummage Sale in Burlingame   FREE*
*Free admission for all!
10:00 am   Sausalito Boat Show   $25*
*General Admission: USD 25.00, Kids 12 and under free all show days: USD 0.00, Three-day pass: USD 50.00, VIP Meet and Greet with Bravos's Below Deck Starts Fraser and Daisy: USD 145.00
11:00 am   Contemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)   FREE
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)   FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
12:00 pm   Delicious Taco Tour at SF’s Mission District (National Taco Day)   $15*
*$15 for 5 taco tickets and tour map. $50 for a walking guided tour and 5 taco tickets.
12:00 pm   Makeshift Memorials, Small Revolutions   FREE*
*Free

Pick Date

Friday, October 4

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 ...

“Viva Italia: A Showcase of Iconic Italian Design” in Palo Alto (Oct. 4-19)
Friday, October 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Floor stock is readily available for purchase
| French Cabinetry Showroom
"Viva Italia: A Showcase of Iconic Italian Design" in Palo Alto (Oct. 4-19)

Join us for an exclusive showcase of European design excellence at our showroom event, “Viva Italia: A Showcase of Iconic Italian Design.” Discover the latest in high-end European cabinetry, furniture, and home décor, meet industry experts, and experience firsthand the elegance and innovation that define ...

Delicious Taco Tour at SF’s Mission District (National Taco Day)
Friday, October 4 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 for 5 taco tickets and tour map. $50 for a walking guided tour and 5 taco tickets.
| La Corneta Taqueria / Mission District
Delicious Taco Tour at SF's Mission District (National Taco Day)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and #NationalTacoDay! Join us for a delicious adventure in the Mission District! National Taco Day is Friday. October 4, 2024 and what better way than with a taste of the City’s most iconic taquerias. Each registered guest will receive 5 tickets to redeem ...
Oktoberfest 2024 Happy Hour: Rare Fall Beers on Tap (Oct. 1-4)
Friday, October 4 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function
Oktoberfest 2024 Happy Hour: Rare Fall Beers on Tap (Oct. 1-4)

Get ready for four nights of rare oktoberfest beers on tap at The Function, San Francisco’s brand new Black-owned comedy club! RSVP for Happy Hour Join us from October 1-4 for happy hour as we celebrate Oktoberfest with happy hour specials of $1 off these beers. ...

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

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, October 4 – 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

Music City SF: Pop-Up Comedy Takeover 2024 (Every First Friday)
Friday, October 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people
| Music City SF
Music City SF: Pop-Up Comedy Takeover 2024 (Every First Friday)

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 (2024)
Friday, October 4 – 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 (2024)

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

30% Off Tix: Cult-Hit Musical “Ride the Cyclone” Playing at NCTC (Sept. 20 – Oct. 27)
30% Off Tix: Cult-Hit Musical "Ride the Cyclone" Playing at NCTC (Sept. 20 - Oct. 27)

The hilarious yet hopeful, wild and wacky musical turned TikTok sensation, Ride the Cyclone soars into NCTC this September! When six members of a Canadian chamber choir take a fateful rollercoaster ride to the great beyond, they awake in limbo, with a chance to win ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, October 4 – 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, October 4 – 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 (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: The Olivier Award-Winning Comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” at SF Playhouse (Sept. 21-Nov. 9)
$5 Off Tix: The Olivier Award-Winning Comedy "The Play That Goes Wrong" at SF Playhouse (Sept. 21-Nov. 9)

This fast-paced farce packed with inventive theatricality finds the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society on opening night of its newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor. As the incompetent theatre troupe attempts to stage this 1920s murder mystery, their production devolves into madcap mayhem. Lost props, ...

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, October 4 – 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 (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 ...

SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)
SF's Free Late Night "Crazy Funny Asians" 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)

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

Contemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)
Friday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Contemporary Jewish Museum
Contemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)

The Contemporary Jewish Museum engages audiences of all  backgrounds through dynamic exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art, and ideas. And the architecture of the Museum itself is a work of art. Embracing a range of artistic disciplines and media, ...Monthly

“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

2024 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (Oct. 4-6) in Golden Gate Park
Friday, October 4 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
2024 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (Oct. 4-6) in Golden Gate Park

One of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2024. Full lineup and details typically ...

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, October 4 – 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

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, October 4 – 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

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, October 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, October 4 – 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

2024 Castro Valley Greek Festival (Oct. 4-6)
2024 Castro Valley Greek Festival (Oct. 4-6)

Pastitsio, Souvlakia, Gyros, Spanakopita, Baklava- you name it, we got it! It’s almost time for the Greekend and the Castro Valley Greek Festival! **Free Admission for up to 2 people for Funcheap subscribers only. Mention Funcheap discount to claim your free admission New this year: ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, October 4 – 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

MexiPino Fest: A Fusion of Cultures (San Jose)
Friday, October 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, $5 parking
| Garden at the Flea (Inside the San Jose Flea Market)
MexiPino Fest: A Fusion of Cultures (San Jose)
We’re partnering with Mi Gentre for our highly anticipated MexiPino celebration. We will be collaborating with FAHM Jam and WYA Functions to bring you a fusion of Mexican and Filipino cultures through art music and dance. We will have artists dance performances traditional food & ...
SF’s Castro Art Walk 2024 (Every First Friday)
Friday, October 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free self-guided tour
| Castro Merchants
SF's Castro Art Walk 2024 (Every First Friday)

The Castro Art Walk is back for 2024 as a regular monthly event, every first Friday of the month! Please come and (re)discover the coolest arts district in San Francisco – The Castro Arts District. Participating small businesses extend their business hours to host special ...Monthly

The Vibrant Hong Kong Table
Friday, October 4 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | On Waverly
The Vibrant Hong Kong Table
Preorder your copy here.* Join us for an evening with Christine Wong, a passionate plant-based chef and environmental sustainability advocate. Event includes book signing and a bite from local dim sum favorite, Yank Sing. Event is FREE, please RSVP here. Over the past six years, Christine’s Instagram community ...
38th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition Opening Night Gala
Friday, October 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE - donations encouraged
| Public Market Emeryville
38th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition  Opening Night Reception Celebrate art and artists in Emeryville. Meet the artists and get the first look at the artwork on display in the 38th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition, a juried show of 154 artists and craftspeople who live or work in Emeryville. ...
SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “The Princess and the Frog”
Friday, October 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | India Basin Shoreline Park
SF's Free Outdoor Movie Night: "The Princess and the Frog"

Sundown Cinema returns for 2024 just in time for another summer in San Francisco. This free outdoor movie series, the only one of its kind in the Bay Area, will feature seven films in seven parks across San Francisco, beginning on Friday, May 17, at ...

“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, October 4 – 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