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Friday, September 4

Free Challah Babies: Music, Baking + Play for Ages 0-3 (Petaluma)
Friday, September 4 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Noo Noo Petaluma
Free Challah Babies: Music, Baking + Play for Ages 0-3 (Petaluma)
At Challah Babies, we bake challah, enjoy music & movement, sensory activities, crafts, and free play, all while bonding with your little one! This event is free and open to the public. For caregivers and children 0-3 @ NooNoo • 18 Liberty St. Friday Mornings, 10am | September 4, ...
“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

Hands-On AI Buildathon for Non-Coders: Free Entry + Prizes (SF)
Friday, September 4 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free. Registration is required on both Luma and the AWS Builder Loft portal.
| AWS Builder Loft
Hands-On AI Buildathon for Non-Coders: Free Entry + Prizes (SF)
For full event details and registration steps, visit the Luma page: https://luma.com/utyqfarn?utm_source=funcheap. The First Non-Tech Buildathon is a free, hands-on afternoon designed for people who want to build with AI but do not have a technical background. No coding experience is required. We’ll begin with a ...
Chair Yoga with Kayko
Friday, September 4 – 2:30 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Branch Library
Chair Yoga with Kayko
Practice chair yoga, a gentle, seated practice, perfect for those seeking low-impact exercise. Chair yoga improves your well-being. Kayko is a certified yoga therapist and instructor. She has years of experience teaching older adults the joy of yoga in a chair! *Space is limited. Reservations required: (415) ...
Celebrating Mon Sing Noodle Co’s 94th Anniversary (SF)
Friday, September 4 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Space is limited. RSVP required.
| Little Raven Gallery
Celebrating Mon Sing Noodle Co’s 94th Anniversary (SF)
Following their series of book talks and dumpling demonstrations, they now step behind the pages of our book, 90-Year-Old Noodle Handbook Batch 1.0, to celebrate Mon Sing Noodle Co.’s 94th Anniversary with a special First Look at Jook-Sing Mein—a time-honored noodle-making tradition passed down through ...
SF’s Pop-Up Transit Art Gallery + Free Wine (San Francisco Railway Museum)
Friday, September 4 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free glass of wine at opening event; free tote available at Castro Art Walk.
| San Francisco Railway Museum
SF's Pop-Up Transit Art Gallery + Free Wine (San Francisco Railway Museum)
The San Francisco Railway Museum transforms into a pop-up gallery for two days, featuring art from the transit community as part of the Castro Art Walk. The opening event on September 4th includes a complimentary glass of wine. Attendees can continue the art walk by ...
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, September 4 – 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 ...

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Baukunst
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Join us for Baukunst First Fridays, our brand-new monthly celebration blending art, music, and food! Every month, experience a vibrant evening of creativity, delicious bites, and fantastic tunes. Mark your calendars and bring your friends — let’s make every first Friday unforgettable! Baukunst First Fridays ...Monthly

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, September 4 – 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

Union Square’s Free “Salsa in the Square” Night Party (Every 4th Friday)
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's Free "Salsa in the Square" Night Party (Every 4th Friday)

SALSA IN THE SQUARE IS BACK! We Officially Start Our 2026 Season on FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD 5pm–8pm FREE EVENT with DJ JuanLove & Pablo Dinámico UNION SQUARE 350 Powell Street San Francisco 5pm – 8pm DJ JuanLove will keep you moving with the best Cuban ...Monthly

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: *
*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

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs to life ...Monthly

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
"Union Square Dances" Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)

Come out to Union Square Park every Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm through October 16 for our free Union Square Dances. Enjoy rotating styles of live music and dancing, including Salsa, Country Western, Swing, Bollywood, and Tango. Each event starts with a lesson followed by ...Every Friday

20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, September 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: *
*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

Movies at Mechanics’
Friday, September 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Members and Non-Member tickets
| Mechanics' Institute
Movies at Mechanics’ has welcomed film enthusiasts for classic cinema screenings and salons on Friday evenings for over 20 years. Join us for fresh popcorn, lively discourse, and your favorite films the first three Fridays of the month. This September is Hollywood on Hollywood month!  
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, September 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly

Markus Redmond – Blood Rising
Friday, September 4 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Telegraph Hill Books
Markus Redmond - Blood Rising
Join us on Friday, September 4 at 6:30pm when we welcome Markus Redmond for the release of his new novel, Blood Rising. Free to Attend Please RSVP Praise for Blood Slaves “A horror novel with all the blood, gore, and mayhem one could expect from a vampire saga. Hard ...
Workshop SF First Fridays: Ice Dying
Friday, September 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$5 cash to ice dye, postcard making free
| WorkshopSF
Workshop SF First Fridays: Ice Dying
Every first Friday, WorkshopSF hosts an open house / party with DIY, art, fun and community. It’s a chance to preview classes, see the space, and just hang out with neighborhood peeps! We welcome all, and our activities are all low cost or free / ...
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street
Friday, September 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Humboldt Bank Building
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street

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 ...

“Pedal Down the Aisle” Wedding-Themed Bike Party Ride (Dolores Park)
Friday, September 4 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dolores Park
"Pedal Down the Aisle" Wedding-Themed Bike Party Ride (Dolores Park)
Join the San Francisco Bike Party for a special Friday night ride, ‘Pedal Down the Aisle,’ starting at Dolores Park. Celebrate bikes, friends, and a unique wedding-themed ride with a Modern Mexican flair. No RSVP required and all are welcome to dress up in their ...
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, September 4 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)

San Francisco Bike Party  (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on ...Monthly

Banda El Recodo (Graton)
Friday, September 4 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $90*
*Must be 21+ to attend
| Graton Resort & Casino
Banda El Recodo (Graton)
Banda El Recodo FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 TICKET PRICES $90 plus applicable fees Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga, featuring Banda Los Recoditos and Los Llanez Live in The Event Doors Open at 7:00PM. Exclusive Bars Available Inside Concert Venue. Tickets On Sale Now! Must be 21+ to attend
Fog City Improv
Friday, September 4 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free show and suggested donation of $5 to support the venue!
| Mabuhay Gardens
Join us at Fog City Improv a bi-monthly showcase featuring some of the Bay Area’s best indie improv teams! Each show, we bring together a different group of the Bay Area’s best improvisers for a wild night at an intimate venue in San Francisco. Bring a ...

Saturday, September 5

SF’s “Hoop It Up” 3×3 Basketball Tournament: Free to Watch (Thrive City)
Saturday, September 5 – 9:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch. $250 team registration to participate; $200 early bird before July 1st.
| Thrive City
SF's "Hoop It Up" 3x3 Basketball Tournament: Free to Watch (Thrive City)
The Hoop It Up 3×3 Basketball Tournament returns to Thrive City in San Francisco on September 5, 2026. Free for spectators, the event features divisions for youth (ages 10–18+) and adults, including recreational and Pro-Am levels. Teams of 3-5 players compete for cash prizes in ...
SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: Black Panther (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, September 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
SF's Free Outdoor Movie Night: Black Panther (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Yerba Buena Movie Night Sat, Sep 5 | 7:00pm – 9:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE | RSVP Movie begins at sunset (around 7:30pm) Movie Night returns to Yerba Buena Gardens! Enjoy San Francisco summer in September, and cozy up with ...
SF’s FREE Labor Day Weekend 2026 Comedy Festival (Sep 4-7)
Saturday, September 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+ (otherwise $20-25) - while supplies last
| The Function
SF's FREE Labor Day Weekend 2026 Comedy Festival (Sep 4-7)

Discover SF’s newest comedy club as HellaFunny brings you some of SF’s top local comics over Labor Day Weekend with credits like Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, Comedy Central Clusterfest, Outside Lands and more. SF’s Labor Day Weekend Comedy Fest 2026 Friday to Monday – 2 shows nightly ...

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 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 ...

“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