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Sunday, September 13

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

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. ...

Lower Nob Hill Trash Cleanup
Sunday, September 13 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Lower Nob Hill Neighborhood/Another Cafe
Lower Nob Hill Trash Cleanup
Join neighbors and volunteers every Sunday to help keep Lower Nob Hill clean, welcoming, and beautiful. We provide trash grabbers, bags, and gloves for anyone who wants to help out. Meet new people, give back to the community, and make a visible difference one block ...

Sunday Football Watch Party at the Irish Times
Sunday, September 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Drink and food specials during all Sunday games.
| The Irish Times
Sunday Football Watch Party at the Irish Times
Football Sundays are back. Irish Times bar and restaurant is your place to watch all the games. With 12 large screen TVs, the audio turned up and great food and drink specials. Bring your crew and get your spot early.
Sunday Fun Days at Union Square (SF)
Sunday, September 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required
| Union Square Park
Sunday Fun Days at Union Square (SF)
Calling all kids and their families! Join us for fun and free drop-in S.T.E.A.M. activities led by Randall Museum, California Academy of Sciences, and Walt Disney Family Museum, on a rotating basis. Activities geared towards kids aged 5-12. Caretaker supervision is required at all times. Sunday Fun Days Sunday, ...
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street
Sunday, September 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Humboldt Bank Building
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street

San Francisco has officially turned a downtown building into a giant art projector. Yerba Buena Illuminated launched Tuesday, August 25, 2026 projecting giant digital artworks onto the historic Humboldt Bank Building at 785 Market St., at the top of Yerba Buena Lane. The massive projection ...

Monday, September 14

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)

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. ...

Tuesday, September 15

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)

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. ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, September 15 – 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

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, September 15 – 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 ...

Wednesday, September 16

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, September 16 – 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 Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)

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. ...

Thursday, September 17

Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)

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. ...

Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, September 17 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
Arcade Karaoke: SF's Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)

Sing, shred & game all night. Live band setup, 1000+ songs, Guitar Hero & more. Happy Hour all night + Crazy Hour $3 shots 🎤 Arcade Karaoke Thursdays – You’ve Never Done Karaoke Like This Before! Thursdays starting May 21 | 9PM until close Karaoke, ...Every Thursday

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, September 17 – 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 ...

Friday, September 18

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, September 18 – 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 ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, September 18 – 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

Free Coffee Concert w/ Classical Music (Downtown SF)
Friday, September 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Conservatory at One Sansome
Free Coffee Concert w/ Classical Music (Downtown SF)
Escape the daily grind and treat your ears (and taste buds) at Philharmonia Baroque’s Coffee Concerts—a free monthly series of hour-long musical performances in the heart of San Francisco. Begin your morning with a program for voices that spans centuries. Members of the Philharmonia Baroque Chorale, led ...
SF’s Giant “Oktoberfest on Front” Block Party 2026
Friday, September 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Schroeder's Restaurant
SF's Giant "Oktoberfest on Front" Block Party 2026
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl and get ready to raise a glass, because Oktoberfest on Front is back. San Francisco’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration takes over Downtown on Friday, September 18, 2026, with live music, classic beer hall games, German food, and all the ice-cold ...
“Oktoberfest on Front” Free SF Block Party
Friday, September 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| 240 Front St
"Oktoberfest on Front" Free SF Block Party
Oktoberfest on Front | Free SF Block Party Overview Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl! San Francisco’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration returns to Downtown on Friday, September 18, 2026. Co-hosted by the Downtown SF Partnership and Schroeder’s, join us for a full-blown Bavarian celebration in the streets featuring live ...
“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)
Friday, September 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
"Union Square Dances" Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)

Come out to Union Square Park every Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm through October 16 for our free Union Square Dances. Enjoy rotating styles of live music and dancing, including Salsa, Country Western, Swing, Bollywood, and Tango. Each event starts with a lesson followed by ...Every Friday

Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street
Friday, September 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Humboldt Bank Building
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street

San Francisco has officially turned a downtown building into a giant art projector. Yerba Buena Illuminated launched Tuesday, August 25, 2026 projecting giant digital artworks onto the historic Humboldt Bank Building at 785 Market St., at the top of Yerba Buena Lane. The massive projection ...

Madonna vs. Britney: Bootie Mashup
Friday, September 18 – 9:30 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $15*
*Discount advance tickets
| Oasis
Madonna vs. Britney: Bootie Mashup
The Queen of Pop & The Princess of Pop! Bootie Mashup is excited to return to Oasis, as we bring an epic mashup battle to both the DJ decks and the drag stage: it’s Madonna vs. Britney! We’ll be spinning The Queen of Pop and The Princess ...

Saturday, September 19

“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, September 19 – 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, September 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

SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival”: Parade, K-Pop Dance Contest & Lion Dancing
Saturday, September 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
SF's Chinatown "Autumn Moon Festival": Parade, K-Pop Dance Contest & Lion Dancing

Get ready for the 36th Annual San Francisco Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival, returning to Chinatown on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. The free two-day celebration takes over Grant Avenue between California and Broadway, with food vendors, mooncakes, kids ...

World’s First “AI Amusement Room” in SF (Chinatown)
World's First "AI Amusement Room" in SF (Chinatown)
If you like theme parks, then get ready for an entertainment room full of attractions that you’ve never seen before. WE ARE COMBINING LOCATION BASED ENTERTAINMENT WITH HOME ENTERTAINMENT. YOU CAN START THE FUN AT OUR LOCATION FOR ONLY $10, THEN CONTINUE AT HOME. SEPTEMBER 19, 2026, SATURDAY, ...
45th Annual Northern California Book Awards
Saturday, September 19 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to the Public
| San Francisco Main Public Library
45th Annual Northern California Book Awards
  Northern California Book Awards 1450 Fourth Street #4, Berkeley, CA 94710, (510) 612-3958, info@poetryflash.org https://poetryflash.org • https://sfpl.org 45th ANNUAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDS    Northern California’s vibrant literary scene will celebrate on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2:00pm, Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library, Civic Center, San Francisco, when the 45th annual Northern California ...
3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
Saturday, September 19 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Walk-ins are welcome, suggested donations is $5
| Clarion Performing Arts Center
3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
Open mic before and after the featured poets. Sign up at 3 pm. LaborFestWriters Writing by and for working people since 2005 Who We Are: “The corporate-controlled media amplifies the voices of the powerful and diminishes the voices of working people. We are dedicated to overcoming that.” The LaborFest Writers ...

Sunday, September 20

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

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. ...