Friday, September 25
“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026
Friday, September 25 – 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city from June through October. After a scaled-back return in 2025, the full program is ...
San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)
Friday, September 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Plaza
Critical Mass is a mass bicycle ride that takes place on the last Friday of each month in San Francisco. Meet and 6pm, ride at 6:30 pm from Embarcadero Plaza (foot of Market Street) and in cities around the world. Everyone is invited. No one is ...Monthly
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street
Friday, September 25 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Humboldt Bank Building
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 ...
Free ‘Project Hail Mary’ Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)
Friday, September 25 – 7:15 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
FREE and open to all!
Join us at PROXY for interspecies adventure and camaraderie in Project Hail Mary!
In the near future, astronaut Ryland Grace wakes from a coma afflicted with amnesia. He gradually remembers that he was sent to the Tau Ceti solar system, 12 light-years ...
Saturday, September 26
“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
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 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 takes place in a ...
“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
$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...
$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...
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)
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)
, 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)
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 Cemetery Walking Tour: “Oral Traditions” Readings and Tastings (Oakland)
Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mt. View Cemetery
Meet early California pioneers of food and literature (or those who inspired them) on a historic walking tour with tastes and readings along the way. We start at the final resting place of “Trader Vic” and end at the gravesite of James Folger. Other notables ...
Free Bay Area ADU & Tiny Home Expo Fall 2026 (Oakland)
The Bay Area ADU Expo is a free educational event for homeowners, property owners, ADU buyers, builders, contractors, real estate professionals, and anyone exploring accessory dwelling units for family living, rental income, or property improvement.
This fall, the Expo comes to Oakland with even more demo ...
“Corgi Con” Bay Area 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds
Get ready for a day of stubby legs, fluffy butts, and serious Corgi competition at Corgi Con, the annual celebration of all things Corgi. Bring your Corgi, your “incorgnito” pup, or just yourself to watch the fluff-filled festivities.
The day’s highlights include Mickey’s Derby, home of ...
2026 Bay Area “Chuseok” Korean Harvest Festival (The Presidio)
The Bay Area Chuseok Festival, hosted by Korean Center, Inc., returns to the Presidio for its 8th annual celebration of Korean culture, community, and tradition. The free festival honors Chuseok, Korea’s harvest holiday, bringing thousands of people together for a day of cultural connection, Korean ...
The Mrs. Roper Castro Bar Crawl (SF)
Roper’s Castro Bar Crawl — Come & Knock on Our Door!
Grab your brightest caftan, biggest wig, chunkiest jewelry, and most fabulous Helen Roper attitude and join us for an afternoon of laughs, cocktails, friendship, and Castro bar-hopping!
On Saturday, September 26, we’re bringing the colorful world ...
September Arts & Culture Fest w/ Live Mural Painting (Downtown San Mateo)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown San Mateo
Join us in the heart of Downtown San Mateo for a fun day-long celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, food, and culture! From live bands and dazzling cultural performances to interactive kids’ activities, LIVE mural painting competitions, artists selling original handcrafted artworks, and poetry open ...
5th Annual Art & Lit Fest (Serramonte Center)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Serramonte Center
Join us for the 5th Annual Art & Lit Fest, hosted by Daly City Public Library Associates and Serramonte Center and emceed by Freska from 96.5KOIT and 102.9KBLX and DJ Ajax from Ultra Entertainment!
This free event will showcase local artists and encourage the cultural rise ...
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
Burton Fest: Inspired by the Mind of Tim Burton (Easy Bay)
Saturday, September 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
Step into a world where the weird is celebrated, the gothic is gorgeous, and every sip has a little bit of beautiful madness in it. Burton Fest brings Tim Burton’s beloved style to life with a whimsical-meets-macabre festival filled with striped decor, hauntingly delicious wine ...
10th Annual Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories
Saturday, September 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: $25 | Brava Theater Center
Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories
LIVE in San Francisco!
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 5pm
There has never been a more important moment to normalize abortion. Real people. Real stories. Real life.
Join TEACH for our 10th annual abortion storytelling event and fundraiser, Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories, ...
Union Square’s Cinema Under the Stars: “The Conversation”
Saturday, September 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Union Square’s free summer outdoor movie series returns for a second season this summer with five nights of films, pre-show entertainment, and downtown movie nights under the stars. All screenings are free and take place in Union Square Plaza. Movies begin at sunset, with pre-show activities taking ...
Sunday, September 27
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Your Next Comic: A New Faces Showcase)
Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...
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. ...
Game Market West 2026: Shop + Play 35+ New Indie Games Free (San Jose)
Game Market West is a tabletop game market where independent designers show off and sell their newest tabletop games. Featuring 35+ designers and specialty vendors, this is one of the biggest indie game markets in the country! We were also on ABC7 News.
Free and open to the ...
Cole Valley Fair
Back for its 23rd year, the Cole Valley Fair is a beloved neighborhood tradition that brings together an eclectic mix of arts, crafts, and community in the heart of Cole Valley.
Join us for this milestone celebration, where over 90 vendors will fill the streets with beautiful local ...
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday
