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Thursday, April 17

“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, April 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Black Laughs Matter" (Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)

Prepare for a comedic powerhouse like no other with ‘Black LAUGHS Matter,’ a riotous showcase featuring some of the sharpest minds and quickest comedy wits in the game – all under one roof. Join us for a night of uproarious laughter and unapologetic humor as these talented black comedians take ...Every Thursday

Bowling: Throwback Thursdays ($40/Hour for Lane Up to 5 People)
Thursday, April 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*$40 per lane per hour, for a maximum of 5 bowlers. Bowling shoe rental is $6 per person. Reservations are recommended.
| Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center
Bowling: Throwback Thursdays ($40/Hour for Lane Up to 5 People)

Bowling: Throwback Thursdays is a special discounted day of bowling. Enjoy retro tunes while you bowl! from March 6-May 22, 1:00pm-8:00pm. Discounted to $40 per lane per hour for a maximum of 5 bowlers per lane. Bowling shoe rental is $6 per person. ...Every Thursday

Profs & Pints San Francisco: Trump, Populism, and History (SF) Profs and Pints San Francisco presents: “Trump, Populism, and History,” an examination of our current political environment in the context of American populism’s past, with Charles Postel, professor of history at San Francisco State University and author of The Populist Vision. President Donald Trump has evoked the “Golden Age” of ...
Performance: Poets Michael Koch & James Cagney: Against the Tide / Contra Corriente
Thursday, April 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main, Latino Room
Performance: Poets Michael Koch & James Cagney: Against the Tide / Contra Corriente
Michael Koch and James Cagney, two Bay Area poets committed to linguistic alchemy and the struggle for justice, two sides of a coin rolling down a crowded sidewalk, read from their works.
Nerd Nite SF: Beginnings (of the Universe), Banalities (of Evil), and Pelvic Perceptions
Thursday, April 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $15 | Rickshaw Stop
It’s our 150th shooooooow! Come celebrate with us and learn about how the universe began, why democracies end, and how to master the powers of your pelvis. April 17th, 7pm @ The Rickshaw Stop John Groh – The Beginning and End of the Universe (And Some Things ...
Towards Just Futures: A Transatlantic Dialogue on Justice Reform Conversation
Thursday, April 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Goethe-Institut San Francisco
Join Dr. Ronen Steinke (Germany), a legal scholar, award-winning author, and Thomas Mann House Fellow, who focuses on civil rights and the intersection of law and politics, and Yoana Tchoukleva (Oakland, California), an attorney, policy analyst, and project creator dedicated to advancing a community-led vision for justice, healing, and ...
Boycow
Thursday, April 17 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*$25 - $50 • NOTAFLOF
| CounterPULSE
Boycow
OX’s upcoming presentation of “boycow” mutates the Greek myth of The Minotaur and the labyrinth through drag, monologue, and dance. The performance features Cornelius (aka VivvyAnne ForeverMORE!) and Gabriele Christian (aka Eartha Kunt) performing simultaneous, identical solos in two separate but adjacent spaces at CounterPulse. ...
SAINt JHN
Thursday, April 17 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $60.38 | The Regency Ballroom
SAINt JHN
Goldenvoice Presents SAINt JHN Festival Season Tourwith Honey Bxby The Regency Ballroom 1300 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 673-5716 Thu Apr 17, 2025 – 8:00 PM Doors Open: 7:00 PM Onsale: Fri Feb 14, 2025 – 10:00 AM If tickets in the accessible section are unavailable, please reach out to the venue for accommodations. Please note, orders in violation ...
Grumpy Singles Club SF w/ the Hiwatters
Thursday, April 17 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover all night long!
| Swig
Grumpy Singles Club SF w/ the Hiwatters
Grumpy Singles Club SF ! Grumpy? Single? Let’s get together and be grumpy together and listen to live music with the Hiwatters and have some yummy cocktails and talk trash. Name tags and grump meter will be given out to those who wish to participate. if this goes well, ...

Friday, April 18

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Friday, April 18 – 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 (2025)

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

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, April 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, April 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
Free "Rush Hour Comedy Night" Friday Night (San Francisco)

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

SF’s 420 Comedy Festival at a Fancy Cannabis Lounge (April 18-20)
Friday, April 18 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets for first 42 people are free. Afterwards it's just $4.20 per person
| Moe Greens
SF's 420 Comedy Festival at a Fancy Cannabis Lounge (April 18-20)

Moe Greens uphold a tradition of “higher” quality in San Francisco. For the first time ever, HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges over 420 weekend for three nights of comedy. ” That’s right… it’s the first comedy festival in San Francisco ...

“Your Worst Nightmare” Bay Area Festival: 5 Daring 10-Minute Plays (April 18-19)
Friday, April 18 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $17.85*
*advanced tickets $17.85. Door tickets $20
| Theater 33
"Your Worst Nightmare" Bay Area Festival: 5 Daring 10-Minute Plays (April 18-19)

Dive into a thrilling night of dark dreams and twisted tales at Theater 33. Five daring playwrights unleash their 10-minute nightmares—where fear meets laughter and the absurd collides with the terrifying. From spine-chilling twists to hilariously bizarre horrors, this festival proves that even our worst ...

Most Best Art Fest
Friday, April 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, donations encouraged
| KALW
Most Best Art Fest
Celebrate Bay Area artists at the Most Best Art Fest, a free one-day art festival curated by 3Fish Studios. Featuring guests Annie Galvin, Eric Rewitzer, Orlie Kapitulnik, Sean Hipkin & More! Annie Galvin was born and raised in Ireland, where she went to art college and then worked ...

Saturday, April 19

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, April 19 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Saturday, April 19 – 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 (2025)

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

SF’s 420 Comedy Festival at a Fancy Cannabis Lounge (April 18-20)
Saturday, April 19 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets for first 42 people are free. Afterwards it's just $4.20 per person
| Moe Greens
SF's 420 Comedy Festival at a Fancy Cannabis Lounge (April 18-20)

Moe Greens uphold a tradition of “higher” quality in San Francisco. For the first time ever, HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges over 420 weekend for three nights of comedy. ” That’s right… it’s the first comedy festival in San Francisco ...

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, April 19 – 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

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, April 19 – 9:00 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

SF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, April 19 – 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

Walk for Epilepsy SF
Saturday, April 19 – 9:30 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Registration with the option to Make Donation
| Embarcadero Plaza
Walk for Epilepsy SF
On April 19th, 2025, the 4th annual Walk for Epilepsy San Francisco will create epilepsy visibility by gathering in Embarcadero plaza and walking as a community. Epilepsy affects more people than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and Parkinson’s Disease COMBINED, but receives the LEAST amount ...
Spring Vegan Kimchi Workshop
Spring Vegan Kimchi Workshop
Join Us for the Spring Vegan Kimchi Workshop! Get ready for a hands-on experience where you’ll learn how to make spring kimchi (Bomdong Geotjeori) with a twist—seasonal fruit incorporated directly into the kimchi, offering a fresh, light, and vegan alternative to traditional fermented kimchi. Whether you’re new ...
Free Art Activity: Drawing From Film: Taste of Cherry
Saturday, April 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to everyone
| San Francisco Main Public Library
We’ll be pausing Abbas Kiarostami’s stunning existential drama, Taste of Cherry, to draw striking frames. Basic materials (pencils, paper, erasers) will be provided. You may bring your own materials, but please no fume-creating paint or paint pens. Watercolor, ink and gouache are fine. This is a self-led ...
Free Juggling Lessons w/ Circus Bella in SF’s Union Square (Every Saturday)
Saturday, April 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Free Juggling Lessons w/ Circus Bella in SF's Union Square (Every Saturday)

12pm – 2pm | Saturdays Test your dexterity and meet the talented jugglers of Circus Bella! Join in for a quick lesson, stay the whole time, or just enjoy watching others put their skills to the test. All skill levels are welcome and beginner equipment (scarves and balls) will be provided.    Union Square Plaza (333 Post Street) ...Every Saturday

When Cherry Blossoms Fall: SF Poet Laureate Genny Lim and Friends
Saturday, April 19 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No charge
| San Francisco Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Meeting Rooms A and B
When Cherry Blossoms Fall: SF Poet Laureate Genny Lim and Friends
San Francisco Poet Laureate Genny Lim, together with fellow Chinese American poet, Nellie Wong, addresses the themes of life, death and renewal in the historical and personal contexts of their poems, accompanied by the Del Sol String Quartet violinist Hyeyung Sol Yoon. Genny Lim, San Francisco’s ...
Performance: When Cherry Blossoms Fall: SF Poet Laureate Genny Lim
Saturday, April 19 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main, Latino Room
Performance: When Cherry Blossoms Fall: SF Poet Laureate Genny Lim
Cherry Blossoms have long been the symbol of the passing of life. San Francisco Poet Laureate Genny Lim, together with fellow Chinese American poet, Nellie Wong, will address the themes of life, death and renewal in the historical and personal contexts of their poems, accompanied ...
Dom Kennedy
Saturday, April 19 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $53.88 | The Regency Ballroom
Dom Kennedy
Goldenvoice Presents Dom Kennedy with Casey Veggies The Regency Ballroom 1300 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 673-5716 Sat Apr 19, 2025 – 8:00 PM Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 7:00 PM Onsale: Fri Jan 31, 2025 – 10:00 AM

Sunday, April 20

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

SF’s 420 Comedy Festival at a Fancy Cannabis Lounge (April 18-20)
Sunday, April 20 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets for first 42 people are free. Afterwards it's just $4.20 per person
| Moe Greens
SF's 420 Comedy Festival at a Fancy Cannabis Lounge (April 18-20)

Moe Greens uphold a tradition of “higher” quality in San Francisco. For the first time ever, HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges over 420 weekend for three nights of comedy. ” That’s right… it’s the first comedy festival in San Francisco ...

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