Earth Day 2026 Festivals & How to Volunteer
Causes, Fairs & Festivals, Green
Earth Day 2026 Festivals & How to Volunteer
The Bay Area goes green with fairs, festivals, naked bike rides & volunteer opportunities
Your Guide to 420 Day Around the Bay
Get Out: Events
Your Guide to 420 Day Around the Bay
Hey, what's the smell coming from Golden Gate Park?
San Francisco's Spring Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco
San Francisco's Spring Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Look forward to Easter celebrations, Cherry Blossom festivals, Carnaval and more!
SF’s Free Stern Grove Concerts Back for 2026 (Full Lineup)
Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
SF’s Free Stern Grove Concerts Back for 2026 (Full Lineup)
Check out the full 2026 lineup including Public Enemy, Japanese Breakfast - plus all of the free ticket lottery RSVP dates
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Our guide to the best free monthly museum days in the Bay Area for 2026

Thursday, April 16

“Dining Out For Life” Bay Area 2026
Thursday, April 16 – 8:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Participation requires dining at a participating restaurant
| Participating San Francisco Restaurants
“Dining Out For Life” Bay Area 2026
Eat Good. Do Good. On Thursday, April 16, your dinner plans are doing double duty. Dining Out For Life Bay Area is benefitting both San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Project Open Hand, two powerhouses working to end HIV and feed our most vulnerable neighbors with lovingly-prepared meals. ...
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, April 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)

Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightThursdays: 6p ...Every Thursday

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, April 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

Brand New: Broke-Ass Stuart Dinner Club (SF)
Brand New: Broke-Ass Stuart Dinner Club (SF)
Launching the BAS Dinner Club! A space for people who want to connect beyond the screen. At each dinner, you’ll be matched with like-minded locals for thoughtful conversation and real community. Whether you’re new to SF or just looking to meet some cool new people (since ...
FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, April 16 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

Spring 2026 “San Francisco Restaurant Week” (April 10-19)
Thursday, April 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Brunch/lunch starts at $10; Dinner starts at $30
| All Over San Francisco
Spring 2026 "San Francisco Restaurant Week" (April 10-19)

SF Restaurant Week 2026 is a 10-day celebration of San Francisco’s world-class dining community when frugal foodies get to eat their way through 200+ restaurants across the city. Participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe menus starting at $10 for brunch or lunch and $30 for ...

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, April 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

Cole Valley Nights “Spring Fling”
Thursday, April 16 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
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| Cole Valley
Cole Valley Nights "Spring Fling"
The family-friendly night market returns to Cole Valley for another year of fun, food, shopping, entertainment, and community! Cole Valley Nights starts up again in March so come check out the neighborhood while sampling popular eateries and enjoying live music, special activities, and local businesses. Each ...
San Francisco Art Fair (April 16-19)
Thursday, April 16 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $35*
*Single day ticket: $35 + fees, Fair ticket: $65 + fees
| Fort Mason Festival Pavilion
San Francisco Art Fair (April 16-19)
This spring, the 14th edition of San Francisco Art Fair returns from April 16 – 19 for its 2026 edition at the city’s waterfront Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, continuing its role as a cultural catalyst for the region’s vibrant arts ecosystem. The Bay Area’s longest-running ...
Free History Talk: SF’s 1906 Quake w/ John Martini (The Clift)
Thursday, April 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
Free History Talk: SF's 1906 Quake w/ John Martini (The Clift)
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, a San Francisco landmark since 1915, continues its new monthly speaker series, “Making History Fun Again,” designed to honor the city’s legendary past through lively storytelling and unforgettable personalities. On Thursday, April 16, 2026, The Clift welcomes historian John Martini, who ...
Insurgent Beatitudes: The History of City Lights (SF Main Library)
Thursday, April 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room
Insurgent Beatitudes: The History of City Lights (SF Main Library)
With beguiling stories and images Peter Maravelis explores the multilayered histories of the unique cultural hub known as City Lights Bookstore. Renowned for its role in the cultural and literary life of San Francisco and the nation, as both bookstore and a publisher, City Lights ...

Friday, April 17

Sol Botanica Grand Opening + Spring Art Show (SF)
Friday, April 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Hunt & Gather
Sol Botanica Grand Opening + Spring Art Show (SF)
Sol Botanica is the new art bar from the team behind the Hunt & Gather gallery, now rooted in the heart of Mid-Market. Join us for the grand opening celebration and debut of our Spring Exhibition, an immersive show featuring paintings, photography, mixed media, and sculpture ...
San Francisco 420 Weekend FREE Comedy Festival (April 17-20)
Friday, April 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free w/ promo code FUNCHEAP on the check out / order summary page
| The Function
San Francisco 420 Weekend FREE Comedy Festival (April 17-20)

Golden Gate Park’s 420 fest might be canceled this year… but the laughs aren’t. We’re running a full 420 Comedy Festival all weekend at The Function, SF’s first and only Black-owned comedy club and cocktail lounge. Expect great shows, strong lineups (w/ comics you’d typically see at Punch ...

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, April 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
| The Function
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club

See top comics you’d normally see at Punch Line, Cobbs and SF Sketchfest up close at intimate comedy club in the heart of downtown SF. Looking for a real San Francisco comedy experience? Golden Gate Comedy Night is your go-to show – a sharp, fast-moving showcase of the Bay ...

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

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (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 ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, April 17 – 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

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, April 17 – 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 17 – 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 17 – 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 ...

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, April 17 – 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

SFMOMA’s $15 Spring Admission Deal (Final Day)
Friday, April 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $15 | SFMOMA
SFMOMA's $15 Spring Admission Deal (Final Day)

SFMOMA is offering discounted $15 general admission from March 2-April 17, 2026, giving visitors full access to the museum at nearly half the regular price. The limited-time deal arrives as the museum prepares to unveil Reimagined: The Fisher Collection at 10, a major reinstallation featuring ...

Spring 2026 “San Francisco Restaurant Week” (April 10-19)
Friday, April 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Brunch/lunch starts at $10; Dinner starts at $30
| All Over San Francisco
Spring 2026 "San Francisco Restaurant Week" (April 10-19)

SF Restaurant Week 2026 is a 10-day celebration of San Francisco’s world-class dining community when frugal foodies get to eat their way through 200+ restaurants across the city. Participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe menus starting at $10 for brunch or lunch and $30 for ...

“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

GG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park
Friday, April 17 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
GG Park's Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, April 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
Castro Night Market 2026 (March - Sept)

One of the Castro’s biggest street events is coming back for another season. The Castro Night Market returns for season two on Friday, March 20, 2026, taking over two blocks of 18th Street and turning them into a pedestrian-friendly night market filled with food, music, ...Monthly

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, April 17 – 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

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026 Kickoff)
Friday, April 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026 Kickoff)
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC), in partnership with Off The Grid, Stern Grove Festival, and West Coast Craft, announces the return of the Fort Mason Night Market, opneing Friday, April 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The free monthly market – open to all ...