SF's Pop-Up "Town Squares": Parking Lots Become Mini Parks
Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco
SF's Pop-Up "Town Squares": Parking Lots Become Mini Parks
Cole Valley Hosts a Pop-Up Town Square November 18–21
Off the Grid Takes Over SF’s Former Uniqlo for the Holidays
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink
Off the Grid Takes Over SF’s Former Uniqlo for the Holidays
A two-story indoor holiday food market pops up in Union Square
Downtown San Francisco Is Getting a New 41-Story Skyscraper
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco Is Getting a New 41-Story Skyscraper
530 Sansome will bring a hotel, fire station, retail, and nearly $15M for affordable housing.
SF's Iconic Union Square Macy’s Will Stay Open & Get a Major Makeover
Bay Area Updates, Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco
SF's Iconic Union Square Macy’s Will Stay Open & Get a Major Makeover
600,000+ sq. ft. flagship will be reimagined as a mixed-use destination
After 70 Years, Polk Street Icon Bob’s Donuts Closes Original Shop
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Local Icons, San Francisco
After 70 Years, Polk Street Icon Bob’s Donuts Closes Original Shop
The beloved donut shop at 1621 Polk Street is closing its doors on November 23, 2025, and moving just down the street.

Sunday, November 9, 2025

11:00 am   2025 San Francisco Street Food Festival (Nov. 8-9)   $14.14*
*Early Bird GA $7.70 (ends Oct. 12, 2025 at 11:55p) - afterwards GA tickets will rise to about $14 ($12 plus fees) Food and drinks are purchased separately from vendors. Children under 12 enter free.
12:00 pm   Free “Ubuntu Day 2025” Pato Banton Reggae Concert (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free, All Ages, please consider bringing a donation for our food drive for the SF Marin Food Bank
12:00 pm   Free “Ode to Joy” European Film Fest in Downtown SF (2025)   FREE*
*Free for all. RSVP
2:00 pm   Brentwood’s 10th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival   FREE
5:00 pm   Free West Oakland Youth Circus: Juggling + Aerial Arts (Kinetic Arts Center)   FREE*
*Free
6:00 pm   FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s 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
8:00 pm   24th Annual SF Electronic Music Festival (Nov. 7-9)   $24.98*
*$20 community access + fees, $30 regular admission, $50 festival pass

Pick Date

Sunday, November 9

FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)

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 ...

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

2025 San Francisco Street Food Festival (Nov. 8-9)
2025 San Francisco Street Food Festival (Nov. 8-9)

After a five-year break, the San Francisco Street Food Festival returns November 8-9, 2025 at a new waterfront location –  China Basin Park in Mission Rock. The two-day event, named “Best Food Festival in the Country” by CNN, marks La Cocina’s 20th anniversary and brings together ...

Free “Ubuntu Day 2025” Pato Banton Reggae Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, November 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, All Ages, please consider bringing a donation for our food drive for the SF Marin Food Bank
| Music Concourse Garage (GG Park)
Free "Ubuntu Day 2025" Pato Banton Reggae Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Pato Banton headlines the all-day Ubuntu Festival at Golden Gate Park’s historic Music Concourse Bandshell on Sunday, November 9th, from 12 PM to 7:30 PM. This free, all-ages celebration brings together music, dance, and community in the heart of San Francisco, and we are having ...
Free “Ode to Joy” European Film Fest in Downtown SF (2025)
Sunday, November 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all. RSVP
| Delancey Street Screening Room
Free "Ode to Joy" European Film Fest in Downtown SF (2025)

The European Union Office in San Francisco is proud to launch “Ode to Joy” European CineFest — the first-ever European Film Festival in San Francisco, taking place November 7–9, 2025. This exciting new initiative and three-day celebration will bring some of the best of European ...

Brentwood’s 10th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival
Sunday, November 9 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Brentwood
Brentwood's 10th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival
Join us for the Día de los Muertos Festival in Downtown Brentwood! We’re celebrating 10 years of tradition, culture, and community — a beautiful day filled with music, food, Aztec dancers, catrinas, altars, and so much more! Bring your family and friends to honor our loved ...
Free West Oakland Youth Circus: Juggling + Aerial Arts (Kinetic Arts Center)
Sunday, November 9 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Kinetic Arts Center
Free West Oakland Youth Circus: Juggling + Aerial Arts (Kinetic Arts Center)
An inspiring performance of collaboration, cooperation, and creativity by East Bay youth from Prescott Circus and Kinetic Arts Center.  Juggling! Acrobatics! Stilt Dancing! Aerial Arts! And MORE! The WOYCC, now in its fourth year, is a partnership between Prescott Circus Theatre and Kinetic Arts Center that ...
24th Annual SF Electronic Music Festival (Nov. 7-9)
Sunday, November 9 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $24.98*
*$20 community access + fees, $30 regular admission, $50 festival pass
| Gray Area Art & Technology Theater
24th Annual SF Electronic Music Festival (Nov. 7-9)

In a coproduction with Gray Area, SF Electronic Music Festival presents three nights of live electronic performances featuring a diverse cadre of internationally renowned and emerging creators, Nov. 7-9, 2025. The 24th Annual San Francisco Electronic Music Festival November 7-9, 2025 Door: 7:30p, Show 8p ...

Monday, November 10

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, November 10 – 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

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

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 Dental + Hearing Screenings for Veterans (SF)
Monday, November 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Appointments Required
| University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
Free Dental + Hearing Screenings for Veterans (SF)
Give Veterans A Smile is FREE of charge for veterans of the United States’ armed forces. Military veterans and active duty military of all ages are invited! Free dental screenings and hearing screenings Get your questions answered by University of the Pacific dental and audiology professionals Learn how you ...
Free “Pink Party” Movie Night: Camp Rock + Mean Girls w/ Free Popcorn (SF)
Monday, November 10 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Trellis Coworking & Events
It’s Marcela’s birthday month so we’re going to have fun! ​Watching one of my fav musicals (there are only three I like) and my all time fav movie. Please wear pink! Bonus points for being a 2000s baddie. First screening: Camp Rock (2008) starts promptly at 7pm. 10 ...

Tuesday, November 11

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, November 11 – 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 11 – 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

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, November 11 – 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

Stand-Up Comedian Phil Griffiths Live in SF (Punch Line)
Tuesday, November 11 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $25.65*
*Starts at $25.65 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
| Punch Line Comedy Club
Stand-Up Comedian Phil Griffiths Live in SF (Punch Line)
As far as mid-life crises go, Phil Griffiths’ wife stacks his career in stand-up comedy as better than a drug addiction but worse than him having a mistress. Phil has opened for Joe List, Beth Stelling, Chad Daniels, Kyle Kinane, Ms. Pat, Laurie Kilmartin, Todd Glass, ...
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2025
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2025

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...

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

Zipcar’s 25th Anniversary: RSVP Today for Free Rides on Nov. 12 (SF)
Zipcar's 25th Anniversary: RSVP Today for Free Rides on Nov. 12 (SF)
To celebrate 25 years of redefining how people move, Zipcar is throwing a Silver Anniversary “Free Spree” — giving members across the U.S. the chance to hit the road for free on Tuesday, November 12th. 25th Anniversary “Free Spree” deets: – Starting November 11th book a FREE ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, November 11 – 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

2025 North Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks
Tuesday, November 11 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
2025 North Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks

Every year from September to November, the Earth passes through a broad stream of debris left by Comet Encke. The dust associated with the comet hits the Earth’s atmosphere at 65,000 mph and burns up, creating the Taurid meteor shower. Most years the shower is ...

Wednesday, November 12

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, November 12 – 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

“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, November 12 – 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

Indie Duo “Haerts” Fall 2025 Tour Kickoff w/ Vlad Holiday (Cafe Du Nord)
Wednesday, November 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $27.27 | Cafe Du Nord
Indie Duo "Haerts" Fall 2025 Tour Kickoff w/ Vlad Holiday (Cafe Du Nord)
Indie duo Haerts release “Wait for Us,” the third single from their upcoming album Laguna Road. Earlier, they’ve released “Woman on the Line” and  “The Lie” alongside evocative videos directed by longtime collaborator Julian Klincewicz (Beyoncé, Virgil Abloh, Tame Impala, etc.) Don’t miss Haerts live ...
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, November 12 – 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

Final Ride: Muni’s Breda Trains Take Their Last Trip
Wednesday, November 12 – 11:45 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $2.85*
*MuniMobile/Clipper Ticket: $2.85; Cash/Metro Ticket: $3
| Market Street
Final Ride: Muni’s Breda Trains Take Their Last Trip
After nearly 30 years of service and millions of rides, San Francisco’s iconic Breda light rail trains are heading into retirement, and you’re invited to hop aboard for one final farewell. These chunky silver and red trains have been rolling through the city since 1996, hauling ...
Free Art Workshop: Mini Nutcracker Ornaments (YBCA)
Wednesday, November 12 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Art Workshop: Mini Nutcracker Ornaments (YBCA)
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided.  Craft miniature nutcracker ornaments inspired by SF Pride Band’s performance of “Dance-Along Nutcracker.”