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Friday, July 17

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, July 17 – 10:15 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Cost: $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...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

Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, July 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
Castro Night Market 2026 (March - Sept)

One of the Castro’s biggest street events is coming back for another season. The Castro Night Market returns for season two on Friday, March 20, 2026, taking over two blocks of 18th Street and turning them into a pedestrian-friendly night market filled with food, music, ...Monthly

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, July 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday

Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, July 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances

Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, July 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 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

20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, July 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
20th Annual "Music on the Square" Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Music on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Friday

Saturday, July 18

SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, July 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Community Mercantile
SF's "Secondhand Saturday" 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)

Launching April 18th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fifth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2026 season launch of Secondhand Saturday! A curated, stylish, and modern take on the traditional flea market, featuring over 60 vintage ...Monthly

Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Saturday, July 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39's Outdoor Screen (June 12 - July 19)

The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the can’t-miss fútbol excitement this summer. From high-energy watch parties and soccer specials, to ...

SF’s 2026 “Glen Park Night Market” (June-Sept.)
Saturday, July 18 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Kern Street & Diamond Street
SF's 2026 "Glen Park Night Market" (June-Sept.)

Join us for an evening under the stars at the Glen Park Night Market — a vibrant community celebration of art, music, and small businesses. Browse booths from local artists and makers, enjoy live music and DJ sets, grab bites from neighborhood favorites, visit with ...

“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

Tony-Winning Voices: “Sutton Foster & Kelli O’Hara” Live in Concert (SF)
Saturday, July 18 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $69*
*Tickets start at $69 (while supplies last)
| Davies Symphony Hall
Tony-Winning Voices: "Sutton Foster & Kelli O'Hara" Live in Concert (SF)
Two of Broadway’s most celebrated stars, Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara join the San Francisco Symphony for a spectacular evening of music and storytelling. Inspired by Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett’s 1962 CBS special Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall, Sutton and Kelli ...
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, July 18 – 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 Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

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

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

2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio (July 18-19)
Saturday, July 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 210 Lincoln Boulevard
2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio (July 18-19)

The 2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio is a free, open-air event featuring local artists, crafters, and specialty vendors. Attendees can browse handmade goods, unique art pieces, and one-of-a-kind items in a lively community atmosphere. The event runs daily from 10 ...

“Kids Rock” 2026 Music Festival in the Park (Redwood City)
Saturday, July 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
"Kids Rock" 2026 Music Festival in the Park (Redwood City)

Redwood City’s Kids Rock! returns with its kid-focused music series, packed with plenty of music, dancing, and non-stop fun. MC Andy-Z, the Master of Music and Play, will be your host, bringing an energetic, animated style to each show on Saturday June 20, July 18, ...Monthly

SF’s “Summer Vibe Art Fair” Grand Opening Market w/ 125+ Artsits (Pier 27)
Saturday, July 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 27
SF's "Summer Vibe Art Fair" Grand Opening Market w/ 125+ Artsits (Pier 27)

Vibe Artisan Markets debuts its first-ever San Francisco Summer Vibe Art Fair at Pier 27, featuring over 125 curated artists, makers, and creatives from across the U.S. The event offers original fine art, ceramics, jewelry, slow fashion, and home decor, plus a full bar, craft ...

Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
| The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
Golden Gate Park "The Whale's Tail" Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)

The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday

SF’s 115th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival (2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
SF's 115th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival (2026)
The Hayes Valley Carnival is back on Saturday, July 18, 2026, bringing a free afternoon of circus performances, street games, and community celebration to the heart of the neighborhood. The main draw is Circus Bella, performing two shows at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at PROXY, ...
“Bike to the Future” Alley Cat Race at Snow Park (Oakland)
"Bike to the Future" Alley Cat Race at Snow Park (Oakland)
Alley Cute 2026 returns with ‘Bike to the Future,’ an all-gender alley cat race at Snow Park in Oakland. Teams of two or more compete, with a $15 donation per rider and the winner’s pot benefiting charity. Registration opens at noon, race starts at 1 ...
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Live Oak Park
"San Francisco Mime Troupe" Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...

SF’s “Heart of the Richmond District” Summer Night Markets (2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Richmond District
SF's "Heart of the Richmond District" Summer Night Markets (2026)

We are delighted to be back for a third year of the ‘Heart of the Richmond District’, a family-friendly series of night markets on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th Avenue. Please join us on every 3rd Saturday | May – August May 16th, 2026 June 20th, 2026 July 18th, ...Monthly

San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, July 18 – 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)

Every third Saturday, you are invited to bicycle with the San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride as they set out to a new mystery location in SF. Where to meet? They’ll post ride start locations on their website and Facebook page, the day of the ride only; there’s ...Monthly

Sunday, July 19

Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Sunday, July 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39's Outdoor Screen (June 12 - July 19)

The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the can’t-miss fútbol excitement this summer. From high-energy watch parties and soccer specials, to ...

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. ...