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Friday, June 30

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, June 30 – 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. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid food trucks, and ...Every Friday

Redwood City Music on the Square 2023 (June 2 – Sept. 1)
Friday, June 30 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free! All Ages!
| Courthouse Square
Redwood City Music on the Square 2023 (June 2 - Sept. 1)

Welcome to Music on the Square 2023… featuring an exceptional summer of free outdoor concerts lined up from June 2 through September 1. Celebrate our 17th year with us by enjoying FREE music for fourteen weeks throughout the summer on Friday evenings! With top-quality local ...Every Friday

Sausalito “Jazz and Blues by the Bay” Festival (2023)
Friday, June 30 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Gabrielson Park
Sausalito "Jazz and Blues by the Bay" Festival (2023)

The City of Sausalito Park and Recreation Department is proud to present Jazz and Blues by the Bay in Gabrielson Park. June 2 – August 25 @ 6:30 – 8:00PM, and September 1, 8, and 15 @ 6:00 – 7:30PM The entire lawn will be ...Every Friday

Free A’s Post-Game “History of Hip Hop” Fireworks Show | Oakland
Friday, June 30 – 6:40 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch the fireworks outside of the Coliseum.
| Oakland Coliseum
Free A’s Post-Game "History of Hip Hop" Fireworks Show | Oakland

As soon as the A’s game is over, make sure you’re near the Coliseum to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the stadium following the game outside the ballpark approximately three hours after the game starts, whether the A’s win or lose. Sit in awe on the ...

“Deep Cut Comedy” Live Stand Up at Fish & Farm (SF)
Friday, June 30 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fish and Farm
"Deep Cut Comedy" Live Stand Up at Fish & Farm (SF)

Come join us in the depths of the swanky underground nightclub at Fish & Farm for Deep Cut Comedy – a brand new show in the heart of the Financial District. Updated – Event is now Friday Nights Featuring comedians seen on SF Sketchfest, Comedy Central, Netflix, ...Every Friday

SF’s Free Film Night in the Park “Top Gun: Maverick” (Presidio)
Friday, June 30 – 8:35 pm | Cost: FREE | Presidio Civil War Parade Grounds
SF's Free Film Night in the Park "Top Gun: Maverick" (Presidio)

Sundown Cinema returns for 2023 just in time for another summer in San Francisco. This free outdoor movie series, the only one of its kind in the Bay Area, will feature seven films in seven parks across San Francisco, beginning with 1978 classic Invasion of the ...

Berkeley’s Summer Outdoor Movie Night: “Minions – The Rise of Gru”
Friday, June 30 – 8:40 pm | Cost: FREE | Strawberry Creek Park
Berkeley's Summer Outdoor Movie Night: "Minions – The Rise of Gru"

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 ...

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s 2023 “Free Movies on the Beach” (June 16-Aug 11)
Friday, June 30 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's 2023 "Free Movies on the Beach" (June 16-Aug 11)

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk hosts free outdoor movies right on the sand every Friday during Summer 2023 FREE Movies on the Beach Friday Nights at 9pm June 16 – August 11, 2023 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Beach In Front Of The Colonnade There’s nothing like ...Every Friday

2023 Alameda County Fair Fireworks Spectacular & Drone Show
Friday, June 30 – 9:30 pm | Cost: $18*
*Adult tickets start at $18
| Alameda County Fair
2023 Alameda County Fair Fireworks Spectacular & Drone Show

This summer! We’re dreaming of corndogs and carnival rides as the Alameda County Fair returns to Pleasanton June 16-July 9, 2023 with the theme “Summer Vibes.” Live concerts are back at 8 pm nightly, showcasing superstar headliners like Con Funk Shun, Jesse McCartney, Ashanti, Bee ...

Saturday, July 1

“Art Walk SF” July 2023 Block Party (Divisadero)
Saturday, July 1 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend
| Divisadero
"Art Walk SF" July 2023 Block Party (Divisadero)

Art Walk SF Celebrates the Art, Music, Food, and Small Businesses of San Francisco’s Neighborhoods with 1st Saturday Art Walks in a Different SF Neighborhood Each Month. Grab an event map at participating merchants. 2023 Art Walk SF Block Parties First Saturdays* – Noon to ...

“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2023)
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (2023)

Crime is no laughing matter in San Francisco… unless it’s Comedians with Criminal Records – a unique showcase of professional comics who’ve had troubles with the law in the past. In addition to an hilarious comedy set, you’ll also hear the back-story of the comedian ...Every Saturday

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)

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 ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" 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. Memorial Day Weekend – Sunday, May 28, 2023 – 7p ...Every Saturday

No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
No Scrubs: '90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)

From TLC, to the Fresh Prince, to Kid ‘N Play to Usher We’re taking over San Francisco’s Neck of the Woods, an awesome nightclub on Clement Street that was recently completely remodeled in 2021 with a killer new sound system, new lighting and new dance ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

2023 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 1-2)
Saturday, July 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Street btwn Geary and Washington
2023 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 1-2)

Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 100,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend on Fillmore Street in San Francisco between Jackson and Eddy ...

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

$5 Guided Tour of Oakland’s 1931 Art Deco “Paramount Theater”
Saturday, July 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: $5 | Paramount Theatre
$5 Guided Tour of Oakland's 1931 Art Deco "Paramount Theater"

The Paramount Theatre is a 3,040-seat Art Deco concert hall located at 2025 Broadway in Downtown Oakland. When it was built in 1931, it was the largest multi-purpose theater on the West Coast. Oakland’s Paramount Theatre is one of the finest remaining examples of Art ...

Oakland Vintage Market w/ 45+ Vendors (First Saturdays)
Saturday, July 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | 222 Jefferson Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Oakland Vintage Market w/ 45+ Vendors (First Saturdays)

Oakland Vintage Market is hosted the first Saturday of every month. Our market features 45+ Vintage Vendors who bring a curated selection of vintage furniture, art, clothing & jewelry, vinyl and all sorts of home decor.   Free admission. Ample street parking. Kid and pet friendly. ...Monthly

SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)
SF's HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)

It’s San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night at a great new comedy club at Neck of the Woods with HellaFunny and Funcheap. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghani, and South Asian descent. Let’s celebrate ...Every Saturday

San Jose’s 2023 “Starlight Cinema” Free Outdoor Movie Night (July 1-Aug 5)
Saturday, July 1 – 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | St. James Park (San Jose)
San Jose's 2023 "Starlight Cinema" Free Outdoor Movie Night (July 1-Aug 5)

Starlight Cinemas in San Jose return to St. James Park in 2023, for a free outdoor and awesome movie night. All movies begin at dusk in the park. Typically about an hour before the film are movie-related fun & games. 2023 Update: Join us this ...

2023 “Get Free” Hip Hop Dance Festival: Kick Off Weekend (July 1-2)
Saturday, July 1 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dance Mission Theater
2023 "Get Free" Hip Hop Dance Festival: Kick Off Weekend (July 1-2)

Get Free is a free weeklong hip hop dance festival rooted in the artistry of freestyling, experimental battling, healing through community practices, and love for Black social dance and our Bay Area street community. This festival offers an opening showcase, 20 dance classes, 2 panels, ...

Oakland’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “Back To The Future” | Jack London Square
Saturday, July 1 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Oakland's Free Outdoor Movie Night: "Back To The Future" | Jack London Square

Cozy up on the waterfront this summer with free outdoor screenings of Hollywood blockbuster favorites every Saturday evening on the Jack London Square Marina Lawn. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and some take out from any of your favorite Jack London Square restaurants. 2023 Waterfront ...

SF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)
Saturday, July 1 – 9:00 pm | Cost: $10 | Madrone Art Bar
SF's Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)

Pay tribute to both the King of Pop and the Purple One every first Saturday of the month at the Madrone Art Bar’s “The Prince and Michael Experience,” which celebrates their work with a healthy dose of competition as fans go head-to-head on the dance ...Monthly

Sunday, July 2

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023
Sunday, July 2 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023

A weekly market featuring farmers, ranchers, food artisans, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Explore all the amazing local businesses surrounding the farmers market at sunsetstrong.com. You can find us every Sunday 9am-2pm year round on 37th avenue/Ortega and every Wednesday ...Every Sunday

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, July 2 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)

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 ...

2023 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 1-2)
Sunday, July 2 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Street btwn Geary and Washington
2023 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 1-2)

Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 100,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend on Fillmore Street in San Francisco between Jackson and Eddy ...