Wednesday, August 12
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, August 12 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
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
Chuckles Comedy and Food Show
G$MakinMonsta Presents: Chuckles Comedy Show and Food at El Rio SF (3158 Mission St)
Aug 12th – doors at 7:30 / show at 8:00pm
Hosted By : Carinne Salnave
Comedy By:
Marcus Williams
Jonas Castillo
JNova
Rea Kapur
Food by Chef Aaron (MexiQ)
DJ Music by DJ Junior
Free Comedy ( Suggested Donations)
2026 Perseids: The Best Meteor Shower of the Year
Wednesday, August 12 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 5:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Get out under the stars, away from city lights, to catch the annual Perseids Meteor Shower, the Northern Hemisphere’s most popular meteor shower. Each summer, Earth passes through the trail of dust and debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle, creating a dazzling display of shooting ...
Thursday, August 13
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)
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. ...
West Coast Naturist Gathering
The Naturist Society started in the 1980’s with the goals of body positivity and enjoying our place in Nature. Those early efforts have blossomed and borne many fruits; today there are many nude beaches and hot springs and hiking trails available for us. We love ...
People in Plazas: Jazz / Folk Concert (SF)
Thursday, August 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 333 Market St.
This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, August 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
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 ...
Death Café with Christine Comaford, End-of-Life Doula
Thursday, August 13 – 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Book Passage (Corte Madera)
EOLPeace is holding a community gathering at Book Passage to explore death and the dying process. We will follow the format of Death Café, which was created by Jon Underwood in London approx. 12 years ago. It is a gently moderated conversation where all experiences are ...
SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, August 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
A free, monthly neighborhood celebration on Valencia Street with live music, dancing, art-making and more. Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the ...
Free Private Suite: 49ers vs. Titans w/ Founders + Investors (Levi’s Stadium)
Thursday, August 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Levi's Stadium
Join You.com for an exclusive evening in a private suite at Levi’s Stadium as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Tennessee Titans.
Connect with a curated group of funded founders, investors, and startup leaders over football, food, drinks, and great conversations—all from the comfort of ...
Lakeshore Strut: Oakland Pride Thursday Happy Hour Crawl (5 Venues)
A First of Its Kind Event!
It’s a collaboration of a dozen groups — event producers, community projects, and nonprofits — to create affirming spaces for community to connect, raise money for nonprofit causes, and highlight the businesses across the neighborhood.
It’s a simultaneous happy hour from ...
Future of AI Search: Lightning Talks + Dinner (SF)
Thursday, August 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Please register to see the exact location of this event.
Join us at Databricks for an evening with AI leaders and engineers shaping the future of search, intelligent agents, and production AI.
Through a featured fireside chat and three fast-paced lightning talks, we’ll explore how search is evolving, why AI agents struggle in production, how post-training ...
SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” Monthly Street Party (August 2026)
Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Find the party ...
Feroz Ansari – The Wisdom and Wealth Solution
Thursday, August 13 – 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Book Passage (SF)
Money alone won’t make you truly rich, and wisdom without wealth won’t pay the bills. What if you could have both? The Wisdom and Wealth Solution shatters the myth that you must choose between a life of meaning and a life of money. Through his LIVING360 method, ...
Free Movie Night: Bestseller Adaptation “Oh, This Unspeakable Void” (SF)
Thursday, August 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Goethe-Institut San Francisco
About the Film
At 20, Joachim is unexpectedly accepted into a top Munich acting school and moves in with his eccentric, hard-drinking grandparents, Inge and Hermann. Between the bizarre challenges of acting school and their alcohol-fueled rituals, he searches for his place in the world — ...
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies 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 Thursday
Town of Colma Free Summer Concert Series
Thursday, August 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Colma Community Center
We’re excited to bring back the Summer Concert Series. Join us in August for three evenings of great music and entertainment. We will gather in the grass area at the Colma Community Center located at 1520 Hillside Blvd. from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Bring your lawn ...Every Thursday
Kim Shuck’s Poem Celebrates For the Duration (SF Main Library)
Thursday, August 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room (lower level)
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck and trans poet Heather Flescher celebrate For the Duration, Flescher’s new poetry anthology, with special guests Cassandra Dallett, Lauren Parker and Colleen McKee at SFPL’s Monthly poetry reading.
Kim Shuck was San Francisco’s seventh Poet Laureate. Her poetry draws on her multiethnic background which includes Polish and Cherokee heritage, ...
VIP Founder/VC Dinner
Thursday, August 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: $20 | ERIA Marina
An exclusive, invite-only dinner bringing together exceptional founders, venture capitalists, and startup ecosystem leaders for an evening of meaningful conversations and high-value connections.
Expect curated introductions, insightful discussions on startups, fundraising, AI, and emerging technologies, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with investors and fellow ...
Preseason | Titans vs 49ers at Rock’s Den
Thursday, August 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
| Rocks Den
Football is back! Join us as the 49ers open the preseason against the Tennessee Titans. Catch the game with fellow fans, enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere, and cheer on the Red & Gold at Rocks Den.
Game Time: 6pmNo Cover21+ Only
Rock The Block: Free Summer Street Party (Downtown Novato)
ROCK THE BLOCK Downtown Novato’s biggest summer street party is back!
June 18: Dance to Mercy & The Heartbeats
Aug 13: Dance to Pop Rocks
Cocktails, beer & wine
Great food
Fun for all ages
Downtown Novato
FREE TO ATTEND
Grant Avenue between Machin and Reichert closes to cars and opens to one ...
“Rock The Block” Downtown Novato’s Biggest Summer Street Party (2026)
ROCK THE BLOCK Downtown Novato’s biggest summer street party is back! June 18: Dance to Mercy & The Heartbeats Aug 13: Dance to Pop Rocks Cocktails, beer & wine Great food Fun for all ages Downtown Novato FREE TO ATTEND Grant Avenue between Machin and ...
The Masters of Comedy Edition at The Ameswell
This is a master class in top-level comedy! This group of comics has been in the game long enough to know how to make you giggle, titter, snort, and guffaw. They produce their own shows and have hosted and headlined in some of the biggest ...
Starry Paint & Sip: Outdoor Perseids Graffiti Workshop + Drinks (Oakland)
This special Paint & Sip invites guests outdoors to experience the August night sky through the bold, expressive style of space graffiti. Using spray paint techniques and guided instruction, participants will create dynamic cosmic scenes inspired by shooting stars, glowing trails, and the energy of the Perseid Meteor ...
Asian Singles & Those Who Love Them – Party for Single Professionals
Thursday, August 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: $30 | Westin Palo Alto
Join us for a stylish singles mixer at the beautiful Westin Palo Alto! Whether you’re Asian or simply interested in meeting Asian singles, this is a wonderful opportunity to expand your social circle, spark new friendships, and perhaps even meet someone special. Singles of all ...
City on the Edge: Book Talk with Jonathan Weber & Charlie Zeitlin
Join KALW for an intergenerational conversation about the future of San Francisco, technology, and democracy for the Straight to It podcast.
On August 13th, City on the Edge author and co-founder of The San Francisco Standard, Jonathan Weber, will join Straight to It for a live ...
Theresa Donahoe’s All the Great New Things to Come
Thursday, August 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: $15 | The Marsh (San Francisco)
In 2020, during Shelter in Place, Theresa is stuck inside her studio apartment in Oakland having menopausal hot flashes. While cleaning and purging her clutter one day, she discovers a forgotten family photo album that her father had given her years ago. Not only does ...
Locash
LOCASH: THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
TICKET PRICES: Starting at $39.50 plus applicable fees
LOCASH Live in The Event at Graton Resort & Casino.
Doors Open at 7:00PM. Reserved Seating Only.
Exclusive Bars Available Inside Concert Venue.
Tickets On Sale Now!
Must be 21+ to attend
El Rio Jams
We are stoked to host Sikeen ++ Coworkers ++ Tocca LIVE at El Rio!
Sikeen is a Los Angeles–based band whose sound reflects a life split between worlds. Influenced by Arab and South Asian heritage and modern alternative music, they fuse texture, weight, and melody into ...
