SF's Huge "TreasureFest" Returns to Treasure Island in 2024
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SF's Huge "TreasureFest" Returns to Treasure Island in 2024
One of SF's biggest monthly festivals is back on Treasure Island nearly 20,000 people a weekend taking over 6 blocks
SF's Union Square Ice Rink is Back for 2023-24 (Nov. 1 - Jan. 15)
Fairs & Festivals, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
SF's Union Square Ice Rink is Back for 2023-24 (Nov. 1 - Jan. 15)
San Francisco's only outdoor ice skate rink returns for the holidays with 60 minute sessions, tons of special events and free skate lessons on weekends
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 (Sept. 29 - Oct. 1): Everything You Need to Know
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 (Sept. 29 - Oct. 1): Everything You Need to Know
Full lineup, day-by-day schedule, maps - Everything you need to know about the annual free Golden Gate Park music festival with three days and six stages.
14 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (September 22-24) in San Francisco + Bay Area
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14 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (September 22-24) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Savor summer at a free Russian River beach party, enjoy a free glow-in-the-dark silent disco, see vintage muni buses (just one weekend a year), take to the streets of Chinatown for a festive Autumn street fair & more!
SF's Ferry Building to be Raised 7 Feet to Protect from Sea Level Rise?
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SF's Ferry Building to be Raised 7 Feet to Protect from Sea Level Rise?
To help stop San Francisco's waterfront from becoming flooded regularly like Venice, a bold (and expensive) plan is being considered

Thursday, September 21, 2023

11:00 am   Downtown SF’s Newest Pop-up Block Party “Landing at Leidesdorff”   FREE*
*FREE to attend, RSVP on Eventbrite
11:30 am   SF’s China Basin Wellness Fair (2023)   FREE
3:00 pm   The Black Woman is God presents: Dr. Christena Cleveland (Berkeley)   FREE
4:00 pm   Reading with Dogs (San Jose)   FREE*
*Free
4:00 pm   Menlo Park’s Fall 2023 “Craft Cocktail Fair” (Springline Grand Opening)   FREE*
*This event is free to the public with food/drinks available for purchase from food trucks and participating restaurants.
4:30 pm   Salsa Happy Hour Concert & After Party in Union Square (SF)   FREE*
*After Party: After the concert, keep the salsa vibes going all night long with free entry to Hawthorn Nightclub & Lounge starting at 7:30 pm.
5:00 pm   Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)   $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
5:00 pm   Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City 2023 (Sept. 20-24)   $18*
*Prices range from $10 - $17 for all ages, and $16 - $27 for people 21+, depending on the date and time. Includes commemorative stein & 1 drink ticket (beer or soda depending on ticket type)

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Thursday, September 21

Menlo Park’s Fall 2023 “Craft Cocktail Fair” (Springline Grand Opening)
Menlo Park's Fall 2023 "Craft Cocktail Fair" (Springline Grand Opening)
Don’t miss Springline’s Craft Cocktail Fair – showcasing cocktails, mocktails and signature creations from Barebottle Brewery, Che Fico Parco Menlo, Burma Love, Canteen, and Andytown with a backdrop of live music. Attendees are encouraged to stay for dinner at one of Springline’s exceptional restaurants. Springline is ...
Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Asian Art Museum's $10 Thursday Nights (SF)

Looking for a great date night on the cheap? The Asian Art Museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays and general admission is just $10 (that’s half-off). Plus Special exhibitions are now included with general admission tickets! You can spend an evening in their ...Every Thursday

FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials
FREE: "Thirsty Thursday" Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) 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 ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show

Barbary Coast upholds a tradition of “higher” quality in San Francisco. For the first time ever, HellaFunny is taking over SF’s premier cannabis lounge, Barbary Coast, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the first comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally ...Every Thursday

Secret Summer Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Night (Sept. 21)
Secret Summer Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Night (Sept. 21)

Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...

Downtown SF’s Newest Pop-up Block Party “Landing at Leidesdorff”
Thursday, September 21 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*FREE to attend, RSVP on Eventbrite
| Landing at Leidesdorff
Downtown SF's Newest Pop-up Block Party "Landing at Leidesdorff"
Celebrate the launch of SF’s newest destination, Landing at Leidesdorff, a reimagined downtown experience for San Franciscans and visitors alike. Activated with pop-up vendors, cultural programming, varying food and beverage options and local art installations – across historic alleyways and underutilized public spaces in the ...
Salsa Happy Hour Concert & After Party in Union Square (SF)
Salsa Happy Hour Concert & After Party in Union Square (SF)
Union Square in Bloom Summer Music Series | Happy Hour Concert Thursday, September 21st | 4:30pm-7:30pm |Union Square Plaza Headliner: Julio Bravo y su Orquesta Salsabor has been bringing hard hitting salsa to Bay Area salseros for nearly 20 years. Hailing from Peru, lead singer and band leader ...
Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City 2023 (Sept. 20-24)
Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City 2023 (Sept. 20-24)

Dive into the heart of the season with Redwood City’s most anticipated fall event- Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City! Immerse yourself in the exciting atmosphere of a classic Oktoberfest, where the spirit of traditional German revelry comes alive. Picture this: an Oktoberfest wonderland, adorned with over ...

New LGBTQ+ Monthly Music Series “Vibin’ Live” (SF)
Thursday, September 21 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission free with dinner reservation
| Dirty Habit at Hotel Zelos
New LGBTQ+ Monthly Music Series "Vibin' Live" (SF)

Dirty Habit, the sultry restaurant and bar located on the 5th floor of Hotel Zelos, has partnered with the SF LGBT Center’s Cultural Department to present a monthly music series – “Vibin’ Live” – every third Thursday of the month. Showcasing rising BIPOC artists, bands ...Monthly

How to Preserve Video Game History (Mountain View)
Thursday, September 21 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*1st floor program room
| Mountain View Public Library
How to Preserve Video Game History (Mountain View)
With an astounding 87% of video game history left abandoned by the commercial industry, preserving this unique medium presents even more unique challenges. Video Game History Foundation Director Frank Cifaldi will discuss the current landscape of game preservation, drawing on his unique perspective of actively doing this ...
Paul Madonna In Conversation with Oscar Villalon (SF)
Thursday, September 21 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Booksmith
Paul Madonna In Conversation with Oscar Villalon (SF)

Paul Madonna is an award-winning artist and best-selling author whose unique blend of drawing and storytelling has been heralded as an “all new art form.” Paul is the creator of the series All Over Coffee, which ran in the San Francisco Chronicle for twelve years, ...

Friday, September 22

Menlo Park “Outdoor Gallery Experience” Art Gala + Cocktails & Bites (Springline Grand Opening)
Friday, September 22 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $25 | Springline Menlo Park
Menlo Park "Outdoor Gallery Experience" Art Gala + Cocktails & Bites (Springline Grand Opening)
For one night only, Springline Menlo Park’s plaza will be transformed into a vibrant gallery with LED installations, live art, photography, and artist circle talks on art’s unique emotional impact. Attendees can also explore Springline’s “Destination Oasis” collection which includes over 100 conversation-starting paintings, photography, ...
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2023)
Friday, September 22 – 7:00 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 (2023)

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 Saturday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
Friday, September 22 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
| Speakeasy Brewery
"Crazy Funny Asians" Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)

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. Free tickets for the first 100 people to RSVP ...Every Friday

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) 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 ...

Friday Night Pilates (Purrlates) with 20+ Adorable Cats (SF’s Cat Cafe)
Friday Night 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 Friday evenings. Each class lasts around 30-40 minutes, giving you time to mingle with cats, sip on a glass of sparkling wine, or shop in our ...

SF’s Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, September 22 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
| Speakeasy Brewery
SF's Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been defiantly brewing small batches of beer in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood since 1997. Come celebrate this legacy with a special pop-up comedy festival every Friday night. It’s a fun night with comedy, food trucks, and exclusive and rare lineup ...Every Friday

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
"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 cannibus 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

“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

SF’s Muni Art Show “Moving Pictures: Art and Transit”
Friday, September 22 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 1890 Bryant Street Studios
SF's Muni Art Show "Moving Pictures: Art and Transit"
Join SFMTA, San Francisco Transit Riders and 1890 Art Studio for “Moving Pictures: Art and Transit” a Transit Month celebration! The festivities kick off at 1890 Bryant Street Studios, whose location next to Muni’s Potrero Bus Yard inspires transit-themed art. From drawings of Muni operators, to paintings that examine ...
SF’s Fall Equinox Inner Sunset Art Walk
SF's Fall Equinox Inner Sunset Art Walk
Let’s celebrate FALL EQUINOX while supporting and enjoying local art and business!   Join your neighbors and friends on an art walk celebrating the season, local art, and the Inner Sunset community! Participating galleries and businesses will offer something to sip and/or special seasonal promotions to take ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, September 22 – 5:00 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

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community at OMCA every Friday night – a weekly free outdoor experience with food trucks and music. August 2023 Special Events – 50 Years of Hip Hop- A Cultural Celebration in California every Friday night in August. These free events ...Every Friday

2023 Filipino Food Feast at “Off the Grid” Fort Mason’s Night Market
Friday, September 22 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
2023 Filipino Food Feast at "Off the Grid" Fort Mason's Night Market

Immerse yourself in Filipino culture through pop-ups, food trucks, and special experiences that celebrate the rich flavors and traditions of the Philippines. As a major hub for the Filipino community, the Bay Area is home to some of the most innovative Filipino food in the ...Every Friday

Final Night: Gilroy Gardens’ Amusement Park Slumber Party & Campout
Final Night: Gilroy Gardens' Amusement Park Slumber Party & Campout

Family amusement park, Gilroy Gardens, is hosting the ultimate summer campout: Gil & Roy’s Slumber Party. Gilroy Gardens’ mascots Gil & Roy have a big backyard and are hosting the biggest backyard party ever. Come on Friday nights (through September 22) from 5-10 pm to ...

The Unofficial 2023 “Real Neato” Free Beach Party (Russian River)
The Unofficial 2023 "Real Neato" Free Beach Party (Russian River)
The Rig Mobile Venue, Johnson’s Beach, and Fleetwood present: The Unofficial Real Neato Music Festival Kickoff Beach Party ! Join us at Johnson’s Beach on Friday, September 22 for a night of live music on the beach ! This will be our 2nd Annual unofficial kickoff ...
Negroni Week Bayab African Gin Tasting
Friday, September 22 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | bottle bacchanal
Negroni Week Bayab African Gin Tasting
We are celebrating Negroni Week by hosting three FREE spirits tasting at the shop! During these tastings, each different producer will showcase different variations of a Negroni featuring their spirit. Each spirit that we are showcasing will be available for sale for 10% off that day! You will ...
Oakland’s “Gospel Glow Party” in the Park
Friday, September 22 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please register.
| DeFremary Park Recreation Center
Oakland's "Gospel Glow Party" in the Park
Join New Life Community Church’s Kidz Life Ministry for a Gospel Glow party.  Free food, dancing, games and glow and the dark fun for all ages. Please register here: bit.ly/nlccgospelglow.
Berkeley’s Summer Outdoor Movie Night: “The War with Grandpa”
Friday, September 22 – 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | Codornices Park
Berkeley's Summer Outdoor Movie Night: "The War with Grandpa"

Free movies in Berkeley parks return this summer. Berkeley’s Friday night outdoor movie series kicks off June 16, 2023, with From the Rough at Live Oak Park. The series continues through September 30, 2023 with 9 evenings of beloved family films, new and old, in ...

Saturday, September 23

Redwood City’s Free Men’s Health Block Party & Symposium (2023)
Saturday, September 23 – 7:30 am | Cost: FREE | Sequoia Health & Wellness Center
Redwood City's Free Men's Health Block Party & Symposium (2023)
Join us at the FREE Men’s Health Block Party & Symposium: Building a Healthier Brotherhood, an engaging community event that celebrates the well-being of men and their families. From informative presentations on nutrition and fitness to interactive discussions on stress management and mental health, the ...