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Thursday, September 11

SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, September 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
SF's "Valencia Live" Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)

San Francisco is set to debut a brand new night market in the Mission District on May 8, 2025. A three-block stretch of Valencia Street, between 16th and 19th streets, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Valencia LIVE! ...Monthly

Friday, September 12

Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, September 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
Free "Rush Hour Comedy Night" Friday Night (San Francisco)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (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 ...

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Friday, September 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, September 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

Every Fri & Sat: 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)

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 ...

SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2025 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, September 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
SF's "Chinatown Night Market" 2025 (Every Second Friday)

Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 9, 2025, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2025 Every Second Friday | 5-9p March to October 2025 Grant Ave. from California to Pacific, San Francisco ...Monthly

Morgenshtern (The UC Theatre)
Friday, September 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: $123.50 | The UC Theatre
Morgenshtern (The UC Theatre)
Morgenshtern is a Russian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He first gained fame in 2018 as the author of parodies of popular music artists of that time, publishing these videos on his YouTube channel.
Laszewo
Friday, September 12 – 9:30 pm | Cost: $36.80 | The Regency Ballroom
Laszewo
Goldenvoice Presents ŁASZEWO FRI, 12 SEP 2025 at 08:00PM PDTAges: 18 & OverDoors Open: 07:00PM OnSale: Fri, 6 Jun 2025 at 10:00AM PDTAnnouncement: Mon, 2 Jun 2025 at 12:00PM PDT If tickets in the accessible section are unavailable, please reach out to the venue for accommodations. Please note, orders ...

Saturday, September 13

“End of Summer Social” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Saturday, September 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
| The Village at San Antonio Center
"End of Summer Social" Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Wrap up summer in style at End of Summer Social on Saturday, September 13th from 4–6pm in the park at The Village at San Antonio Center. Enjoy a hands-on succulent potting craft, live music by Lori & RJ, and fun lawn games for a perfect afternoon of ...
“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

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 ...

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Saturday, September 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, September 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

$5 Off: “Asking for a Friend” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Saturday, September 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $12.16*
*use promo code for $5 off tickets - normally $17.35
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Asking for a Friend" Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Introducing the “Asking for a Friend” Comedy Show: Where Standup and Advice Collide – a night of stand-up brilliance featuring comedians who’ve graced the stages of Conan, Netflix, Comedy Central, and HBO. 🤔 Anonymous Advice: Do you (or your friend) have a question you want ...

$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Classic “My Fair Lady” Live in SF (Final Night)
Saturday, September 13 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $58*
*Tickets start at $58. Get $5 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP
| San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Classic "My Fair Lady" Live in SF (Final Night)

Based on the film adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play Pygmalion, My Fair Lady is a beautiful musical about transformation, patronage, gender politics and class. Acclaimed phonetician Henry Higgins makes a wager that in six months he can pass off Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney ...

Every Fri & Sat: 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)

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 ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, September 13 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

Duboce Park’s 125th Anniversary Celebration (SF)
Saturday, September 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Duboce Park
Duboce Park's 125th Anniversary Celebration (SF)
Friends of Duboce Park is excited to announce Duboce Park’s 125th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 13, from 11 AM to 4 PM. The event will have activities for every age and every taste, and enough going on for a whole day’s outing and will ...
Monthly Bookbinding Workshop: Limp Wrapper
Saturday, September 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*25% off when you book 3 or more workshops in 2025 (deal expires on Jan 1st after this workshops are regular price of $45)
| American Bookbinders Museum
Monthly Bookbinding Workshop: Limp Wrapper
You will explore the Coptic binding style with a limp wrapper cover. This is a beginner to intermediate bookbinding workshop where you will fold, collate, trim and Coptic sew a text block—then cover it with a limp wrapper. Coptic stitching is one of the oldest know ...
San Francisco RumFestival & Congress
Saturday, September 13 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: $25.61 | Trader Vic's | 9 Anchor Dr. Emeryville, CA 94608
San Francisco RumFestival & Congress
We are eager to commemorate the 10th San Francisco Rum Festival & Congress with you in one of the greatest city in NoCal. Join us at the iconic Trader Vic’s Emeryville on September 13 – 14th. This event is ideal for rum connoisseurs, casual consumers, ...
Mario Through the Ages at Saratoga Public Library
Saturday, September 13 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Saratoga Public Library
Mario Through the Ages at Saratoga Public Library
Join us for “Mario Through the Ages,” a captivating exploration of video game art history, followed by a hands-on retro gaming session with The Retro Roadshow Pop-Up Museum of Vintage Technology! Experience the progression of video game art and science as seen through Nintendo’s iconic “Mario” ...
3rd Annual Opera in The Amphitheater (Novato)
3rd Annual Opera in The Amphitheater (Novato)
OPERA ANYONE? Experience world-class opera right here in our town! Fun for the Whole Family! Enjoy this free admission event (with a $20 donation ticket option) celebrating our passion for opera, featuring spectacular outdoor performances of famous arias and beloved opera songs at our amazing Hamilton ...

Sunday, September 14

FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)

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 ...

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Sunday, September 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Monthly

Special “Open Mare Island” Walking Tour
Sunday, September 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Quarters Coffee House
Special "Open Mare Island" Walking Tour

Open Mare Island Self-Guided Tours Explore Mare Island at Your Own Pace! Join us for Open Mare Island, a special self-guided tour event hosted by the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation. Discover the island’s rich history, stunning architecture, and unique stories at your leisure. Event ...

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: An Irish Celebration (2025)
Sunday, September 14 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: An Irish Celebration (2025)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Tuesday, September 16

Grandaddy:25th Anniversary of The Sophtware Slump (Regency Ballroom)
Tuesday, September 16 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $44.85 | The Regency Ballroom
Grandaddy:25th Anniversary of The Sophtware Slump (Regency Ballroom)
Goldenvoice Presents25th Anniversary of The Sophtware Slump GRANDADDYwith Pedro The Lion TUE, 16 SEP 2025 at 08:00PM PDTAges: All AgesDoors Open: 07:00PM OnSale: Fri, 9 May 2025 at 10:00AM PDTAnnouncement: Tue, 6 May 2025 at 07:00AM PDT If tickets in the accessible section are unavailable, please reach out to ...

Wednesday, September 17

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 Wednesday

Thursday, September 18

“Unstaged” SF’s Third Thursdays Block Party ✦ Live on Mid-Market (Sept. 2025)
Thursday, September 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market Street (btwn 5th & 6th)
“Unstaged” SF's Third Thursdays Block Party ✦ Live on Mid-Market (Sept. 2025)

The returning free, monthly event series will inaugurate the new Mid-Market Entertainment Zone, starting Thursday, June 19, 2025! Happening the third Thursday of June, July, August, September, and October from 4-7p, UNSTAGED: Live on Mid-Market, brings a free, interactive monthly event that brings arts and ...