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Wednesday, April 8

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, April 8 – 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

FREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, April 8 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention 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

Well-Crafted: Block Printing at 54 Mint (SF)
Wednesday, April 8 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| 54 Mint Cucina Romana
Market Street Arts presents free art events with free craft workshops are the perfect artsy excuse to put down your phone, try a new activity, and enjoy some after work fun in Mid-Market. Join us at 54 Mint for a block printing workshop. Create beautiful ...
Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer (SF)
Wednesday, April 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15.20*
*Early access for founders & investors — networking, startup talks and live pitches
| Hawthorn SF Nightclub and Lounge46
Join founders, investors, and tech professionals for a startup networking event in San Francisco. Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas, and connect with people working on startups, AI, and emerging technologies. The evening includes structured networking, open discussions, and a startup pitch session where selected founders present their ...

Thursday, April 9

FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, April 9 – 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

SF’s Stunning “California Henge” Spring Sunrise (2026)
Thursday, April 9 – 6:54 am - Ends at 7:15 am | Cost: FREE | California St & Gough St, SF
SF’s Stunning “California Henge” Spring Sunrise (2026)

California Henge, San Francisco’s twice-yearly solar spectacle, is taking place April 9, 2026. Twice a year, San Francisco puts on a dazzling celestial show known as California Henge. In this phenomenon, the rising or setting sun aligns perfectly with the city’s street grid, casting a golden ...

Film: “A Quiet Passion” (SF Main Library)
Thursday, April 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:35 pm | Cost: FREE | Koret Auditorium
Film: “A Quiet Passion” (SF Main Library)
In honor of National Poetry Month we screen A Quiet Passion, the acclaimed biographical film about the American poet Emily Dickinson. A Quiet Passion presents the story of American poet Emily Dickinson, from her early days as a young schoolgirl to her later years as ...
“Poets of the TL” Block Party + Free Food (Dodge Alley)
Thursday, April 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free show. Free food. $15 food & drink vouchers for local businesses, first come first served.
| Dodge Alley
"Poets of the TL" Block Party + Free Food (Dodge Alley)
Celebrate National Poetry Month with an outdoor evening of poetry readings and live jazz at Dodge Alley in San Francisco’s Tenderloin. Local poets, including Mary TallMountain’s literary executor and several SF Poet Laureates, will perform alongside live musicians. The event is free with no registration ...
SF Blue Tech Happy Hour
Thursday, April 9 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Register in advance preferred. No-host bar and BBQ available.
| South Beach Yacht Clb
SF Blue Tech Happy Hour
SF leaders, start-ups and South Beach Yacht Club are powering the emerging local blue economy along the SF Embarcadero Help us build the vision and strategy — whether you work in AI, ocean tech, conservation, remove plastics from waterways, or you’re a funder, founder, student or ...
San Francisco Local News Day
Thursday, April 9 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free
| KALW
San Francisco Local News Day
​Join your favorite San Francisco reporters and newsrooms to celebrate the inaugural San Francisco Local News Day! Let’s raise a toast to the people keeping us informed about what’s happening around us. Come meet our city’s hard-working reporters and hang with us in an informal setting ...
Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poem Jam (SF Main Library)
Thursday, April 9 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam (SF Main Library)
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck invites Robert Pesich and special guests to present at SFPL’s monthly poetry reading. Kim Shuck was San Francisco’s seventh Poet Laureate. Her poetry draws on her multiethnic background which includes Polish and Cherokee heritage, and her experiences as a ...
Free Concert: Beret Roots’ ‘Hello World’ Live (SF)
Thursday, April 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Everyone welcome!
| Clarion Performing Arts Center
Free Concert: Beret Roots' 'Hello World' Live (SF)
Doors at 7pm, Show at 7:30pm   Beret Roots is a local singer-songwriter and producer specializing in honest and descriptive storytelling. In this concert she will be showcasing original alternative-pop and pop-rock songs, with focus on unreleased material from her upcoming album “20/20” (release in Fall 2026). ...
Free Civil Liberties Book Event at the Iconic City Lights Books (SF)
Thursday, April 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP strongly encouraged!
| City Lights Books
Free Civil Liberties Book Event at the Iconic City Lights Books (SF)
Author talk at the iconic City Lights Books in downtown San Francisco! Buy a book and join for a revelatory conversation with civil liberties activist and author Rainey Reitman City Lights, Freedom of the Press Foundation, and Beacon Press celebrate the publication of Transaction Denied: Big Finance’s ...

Friday, April 10

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, April 10 – 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 ...

Free Sneak Preview Movie Pass Giveaway + SF Comedy Show (First 50 People)
Friday, April 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Movie Passes while supplies last
| The Function
Free Sneak Preview Movie Pass Giveaway + SF Comedy Show (First 50 People)
Top Bay Area comedy + free sneak preview movie passes at the AMC Metreon for the first 50 guests. One night only. SF’s Golden Gate Comedy Night returns with a standout lineup of Bay Area comedians you’d typically see at the Punch Line, Cobb’s, and SF Sketchfest. FREE ...
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, April 10 – 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

Shibori Tie-Dye Workshop w/ Kyoto Master (SF)
Friday, April 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $120*
*Furoshiki or Silk Stole
| SF Reiki Center 461 2nd Street C135 San Francisco, CA, 94107
Shibori Tie-Dye Workshop w/ Kyoto Master (SF)
We welcome expert shibori tie-dye kimono dyer Yukimasa Otsuki (Master of Traditional Crafts) of ANDO Co. Shibori tie-dye (indigo) has been used in Japan for over 600 years. Shibori involves binding, stitching, folding, twisting, or compressing cloth to create patterns and one-of-a-kind works of art. Come learn and ...
RAWdance’s “Concept” Series: Fresh Dance Salon (SF)
Friday, April 10 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*Pay-What-You-Can $10-$30 suggested
| San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center
RAWdance's "Concept" Series: Fresh Dance Salon (SF)
RAWdance shares a fresh dose of contemporary dance with its celebrated CONCEPT series salon, bringing a welcoming, living room vibe to the opulent SF War Memorial Green Room. RAWdance will be joined by The Straw Dogs, Natalya Janay Shoaf, Monique Jenkinson, Pearl Street Dance Collective, ...
A Tribute to Prince & Bowie
Friday, April 10 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 1:30 am | Cost: $15*
*Presale Tickets
| Rickshaw Stop
A Tribute to Prince & Bowie
Nascum presents A Tribute to Prince & Bowie Live performances by CONTROVERSY and QUEEN BITCH plus DJ Meikee Magnetic ALL AGES | Doors 8 pm | $15 advance / $20 at door but $5 off if you dress like Prince or Bowie Rickshaw Stop 155 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

Saturday, April 11

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (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 at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, April 11 – 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 ...

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, April 11 – 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 ...

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, April 11 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

SF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, April 11 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

Welcome to The HellaFunny Olympics where the best San Francisco comedians go head-to-head against the best Oakland comedians in a classic Battle of the Bay. Who will win? You decide! Teams of comedians representing their city will engage in an epic joke off, trading jokes back and forth until ...Every Saturday

Celebrate “Brixton” Therapy Dog w/ Love Fest Memorial (Pier 23)
Saturday, April 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 23 Cafe
Celebrate "Brixton" Therapy Dog w/ Love Fest Memorial (Pier 23)
On Saturday – April 11 (12-3PM) at Pier 23 we will be celebrating the life of sweet Golden Boy – Brixton At Large the iconic Heart of San Francisco with an epic Love Fest Memorial. That day also happens to be National Therapy Dog Appreciation Day ...
SF’s “Night of Ideas” Huge Free Day-to-Midnight Festival (2026)
Saturday, April 11 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
SF's "Night of Ideas" Huge Free Day-to-Midnight Festival (2026)
Spend an evening exploring the ideas, art, and conversations shaping how we move forward collectively. Villa Albertine’s Night of Ideas returns in 2026 with an after-dark celebration of art, innovation, and culture across the U.S., landing in San Francisco at the Public Library and the ...
Night of Ideas 2026: Free Evening Festival (SF Main Library)
Saturday, April 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Main Library
Night of Ideas 2026: Free Evening Festival (SF Main Library)
Join us for San Francisco’s Night of Ideas 2026, where the theme “Lighting the Way,” invites us to explore how ideas, creativity, and collective action can illuminate paths forward, helping reveal new ways of thinking and connecting about what’s next. From cultural expression to shared ...

Sunday, April 12

Alonzo King Lines Ballet Family Experience Spring (YBCA)
Sunday, April 12 – 2:30 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Per Person
| Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, 700 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Alonzo King Lines Ballet Family Experience Spring (YBCA)
Experience the Magic of Dance: Alonzo King LINES Ballet Family Experience Parents, caregivers, and children (ages 4-12) are invited to join us on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts for our Family Experience, an unforgettable afternoon of movement and ...

Tuesday, April 14

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, April 14 – 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

FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, April 14 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

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