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Wednesday, October 14

Free “Get Stuff Done” Night: Tackle Your To-Do List (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:45 pm | Cost: FREE | SFPL Main Library Jobs & Career Center, 4th floor
Free "Get Stuff Done" Night: Tackle Your To-Do List (SF Main Library)
Don’t let that list of to-dos keep piling up; get stuff done in the company of others at admin night. Invite a friend or meet someone new and we’ll motivate each other to accomplish those small or big chores we’ve been putting off. Bring a ...
Free “Trivia ’66” Night (Mill Valley)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free. Registration required. Each team member should register separately.
| Mill Valley Public Library
Free "Trivia '66" Night (Mill Valley)
Trivia ’66 Night In-Person Pop quiz: What iconic library building opened in Mill Valley in 1966? In honor of the Mill Valley Public Library’s 60th anniversary, we’re hosting a free ’66-themed* trivia night! Assemble a team of up to six people (or tackle it solo) and put your ...

Free Bilingual U.S. Citizenship Trivia Game (Excelsior Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Excelsior Branch Library
Free Bilingual U.S. Citizenship Trivia Game (Excelsior Library)
Participate in a trivia game testing your knowledge of the U.S. Citizenship study guides produced by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Participa en un juego de preguntas que pone a prueba tu conocimiento de las guías de estudio sobre la ciudadanía estadounidense del Servicio ...
Free “Wonder” Workshop w/ SF Magician Andrew Evans (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
Free "Wonder" Workshop w/ SF Magician Andrew Evans (SF Main Library)
Discover simple ways to bring more wonder, curiosity and magic into everyday life with San Francisco illusionist Andrew Evans, founder of The Magic Patio, and writer Laura Holson, founder of The Box Sessions. Explore how cultivating a sense of wonder can support well-being, reduce stress ...
“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
| Rye Bar
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)

With a name like “Rye,” this bar is obviously whiskey-centric… but on Wednesday nights the bar leans towards tequila is also awesomely hot dog centric! Come to Rye Bar every Wednesday for free hot dogs with every Hornitos cocktail purchase. Mo and Kat are you ...Every Wednesday

The Science Scoop: Holly Ingraham
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This is a FREE lecture open to the general public, and all are welcome. No tickets or registration needed.
| Byers Auditorium, Genentech Hall
The Science Scoop: Holly Ingraham
The Science Scoop Please join us for the next session of The Science Scoop, a quarterly public lecture series hosted by UCSF Basic Sciences. Discovery for ALL! We invite you to learn about how curiosity-driven research is leading to critical medical advances. Through engaging lectures geared towards ...
Salvi Soul Encuentro 2026: SF’s Free Salvadoran Culture Festival (Oct 14-18)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Casa De Apoyo
Salvi Soul Encuentro 2026: SF's Free Salvadoran Culture Festival (Oct 14-18)

Salvi Soul Encuentro is a four-date celebration of Salvadoran heritage in San Francisco’s Excelsior and Mission Districts. The program includes Salvadoran storytelling at Casa De Apoyo, a poetry and vinyl record showcase, a bike tour tracing the legacy of Los Siete de la Raza, and ...

Tantra & Pleasure Body Workshop (SF)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:15 pm | Cost: $54*
*From $54.13 Wed, Oct 14 • 6:30 PM
| 2501 Harrison Street #STE 15 San Francisco, CA 94110
Tantra & Pleasure Body Workshop (SF)
Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tantra-the-pleasure-body-guided-practices-for-singles-couples-in-sf-tickets-1999432559609?aff=ststation Join us in SF for a juicy evening workshop + party for singles & couples – learn practices & socialize with like minded people! Awaken the Body You Live In. Spend your Wednesday evening, October 14th, exploring the Pleasure Body: the part ...
Cat’s Corner w/ Sean Krazit’s Juniper Jazz Band
Wednesday, October 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: $15 | On Broadway at Mabuhay Gardens
Weekly Wednesday swing dance night at On Broadway at Mabuhay Gardens. Intermediate Lindy Hop class 7-8 PM, beginner Lindy Hop 8-9 PM, live music party 9-11:30 PM featuring Sean Krazit’s Juniper Jazz Band. Beginner swing drop-in lesson 9-9:30 PM included with general admission. 15 general ...
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, October 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
Black Hammer's Free "Hopped Up" Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)

No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday

SF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (October 2026)
Wednesday, October 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Events are weather-dependent. Check the observatory's stories or follow its updates for confirmation each night.
| San Francisco State University Observatory
SF State's Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (October 2026)

San Francisco State University Observatory hosts a free public open night with family-friendly astronomy talks, updates on astronomy research, and rooftop telescope observing. Programming is offered in English and Spanish, weather permitting. Located at SFSU Thornton Hall top floor Upcoming Weekly Schedule Through Dec. 4, ...

Thursday, October 15

$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)
Thursday, October 15 – All Day | Cost: $35*
*$35 per month - Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees
| All Over the Bay Area
$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)

Join thousands of Bay Area residents who’ve chosen Monkeybrains for fast internet, honest pricing, and friendly local support. Why choose Monkeybrains? Local Internet. Built Right. Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees RESIDENTIAL Home internet gets an upgrade. $35/MO Honest pricing Month-to-month No ...Monthly

Lunchtime Concert w/ Richard Howell (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, October 15 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Lunchtime Concert w/ Richard Howell (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)

The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free ...

“Third Thursdays on Treat” Trick or Treat to the Beat (SF)
Thursday, October 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RVSP for $1 off drinks
| Treat Cut
"Third Thursdays on Treat" Trick or Treat to the Beat (SF)
Trick-or-treat to the beat at Third Thursdays on Treat. This month’s Halloween-themed night market will feature live taiko drumming, a pumpkin patch, and a python photo op! Gather your ghouls and join us October 15, 5-9 PM, at 957 Treat Ave in San Francisco. Third Thursdays on ...
$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10 Off*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
| San Francisco Mint
$10 Off Tix: SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2026 with “SLASHED: Return to Hellville” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2026: Thirty-seven years after the infamous Hellville massacre, a terrifying new evil has ...

Oakland’s 2026 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 15-17)
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $28.52*
*$28.52 (fees included) for ages 18+, $12.51 for ages 6-17, Free for ages five and under
| The Gardens at Lake Merritt
Oakland’s 2026 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 15-17)

Art and nature enthusiasts from all over the region flock to Oakland’s Lake Merritt to immerse themselves in the must-see 15th Anniversary Autumn Lights Festival, a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience that is always the talk of the town. We invite you to celebrate our 15th ...

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, October 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)

Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightWednesday & ...Every Thursday

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. ...

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

United Nations Association Film Festival in Palo Alto (Oct. 15-25)
Thursday, October 15 – All Day | Cost: $19*
*Free tickets for students with valid ID
| Mitchell Park Community Center
United Nations Association Film Festival in Palo Alto (Oct. 15-25)
The United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF) is pleased to announce the program for its 29th edition, PASSION FOR CHANGE. From Oct. 15–25, 2026, in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and at Stanford University, UNAFF will present 60 global documentary films. Students are encouraged ...
“Haunted Halloween Hoopla” Artisan Night Market (SF)
Thursday, October 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission for all
| Fifty Vara
"Haunted Halloween Hoopla" Artisan Night Market (SF)
Join us Thursday October 15 for amazing food, drinks, retail, and artisan vendors! Admission is free and we welcome everyone at this family-friendly night market. The Haunted Halloween Hoopla at Fifty Vara is a destination for all ages and abilities. Expect fun music and amazing ...
The Crossing’s 5th Anniversary Party w/ DJs + Basketball Court Ribbon Cutting (SF)
Thursday, October 15 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Open to the public. RSVP requested via the organizer's link in bio.
| The Crossing at East Cut
The Crossing's 5th Anniversary Party w/ DJs + Basketball Court Ribbon Cutting (SF)
The Crossing at East Cut marks its fifth anniversary and The East Cut’s 10th anniversary with a free public gathering featuring a live DJ, bar specials, pop-up shops from Ruby’s Old & New and Paid-Time Off, a live photobooth, treats, and a ribbon cutting for ...
The Crossing’s 5th Anniversary + New Basketball Court Ribbon Cutting (SF)
Thursday, October 15 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Crossing at East Cut
The Crossing's 5th Anniversary + New Basketball Court Ribbon Cutting (SF)
We’re celebrating five years of The Crossing and 10 years of The East Cut! It’s been a wild ride, and we’re so excited to celebrate five years of bringing our downtown community together. There’s no better feeling! ​Join us on Thursday, October 15th, from 4 to ...
Big Art Loop: “Waterfront Walkabout” Free SF Art Stroll (Embarcadero)
Thursday, October 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP to reserve a spot for the guided art walking tour, the event and event activities are entirely free
| The event stretches from Pier 14 to the Exploratorium
Big Art Loop: "Waterfront Walkabout" Free SF Art Stroll (Embarcadero)

San Francisco’s new event series where live music, interactive pop-ups, & monumental art set the stage for a bayside stroll like no other! Launching September 17 and returning monthly every third Thursday this fall, Waterfront Walkabout is a free series inviting you to experience the Big ...Monthly

Beats, Brews & Vines Free Downtown Millbrae Festival
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae
Beats, Brews & Vines Free Downtown Millbrae Festival

Spend your summer nights in Downtown Millbrae at Beats, Brews & Vines, a free outdoor concert series featuring live music, local food, and refreshing drinks! Join us every third Thursday from August through October, 6:00–8:00 PM, at Broadway & Hillcrest. 2026 Beats, Brews & Vines ...

Conversation: (Un)Writing Place
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Price Free and open to the public
| Goethe-Institut San Francisco
Conversation: (Un)Writing Place
Join us for a lively conversation between author and journalist Lin Hierse and translator-scholar Dr. Jon Cho-Polizzi. Hierse’s writing navigates the complexities of life in contemporary Germany, exploring links between language, place, and belonging across generations. Her works are characterized by complex ambiguities, settings and ...
2026 Anime Cinema Club: “Perfect Blue” Remastered (SF’s Japantown)
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*GA $10 / VIP Collectors $15
| New People Cinema
2026 Anime Cinema Club: “Perfect Blue” Remastered (SF's Japantown)
Anime Cinema Club presents Perfect Blue Remastered — opening night of a new adult anime cinema series in San Francisco’s Japantown. Thursday, October 15, 2026 at New People Cinema, 1746 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 (Japantown). Doors 6:00pm, screening 6:30pm (approximately 81 minutes; ends ...
2026 “Green Film Festival” of San Francisco at 4-Star Theater (Oct. 15-22)
2026 "Green Film Festival" of San Francisco at 4-Star Theater (Oct. 15-22)
Forget the guilt trip, the Green Film Festival of San Francisco, the mischievous, tree-hugging cousin of the 29 year old SF IndieFest, returns Oct 15-22, 2026 to prove that saving the planet doesn’t have to feel like homework. We’ve ditched the doom-and-gloom documentaries that make ...
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, a San Francisco landmark since 1915, continues its monthly speaker series, Making History Fun Again, designed to celebrate the city’s legendary past through lively storytelling, fascinating personalities and unforgettable local history. On Thursday, October 15, award-winning arts and culture journalist Rae ...
Disney On Ice “Find Your Hero” (October 15-18)
Thursday, October 15 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $35*
*Ticket pricing will depend on seats
| Oakland Coliseum
Disney On Ice "Find Your Hero" (October 15-18)
Disney On Ice is bringing a new magical adventure for the whole family! Audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom come together to take families on a journey through ...