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Wednesday, October 8

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, October 9

SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, October 9 – 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

West Oakland’s Prescott Night Market (October 2025)
Thursday, October 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Prescott Night Market (July - October)
West Oakland's Prescott Night Market (October 2025)

The Prescott Night Market, presented by Prescott Market Hall, is a gathering place that comes alive once a month on Thursday nights from July to October 2025 from 6-9 pm. It unites residents, food makers, artisans, entrepreneurs, and local businesses in celebration of our rich ...

Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Free "HellaSecret" Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)

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 ...

Friday, October 10

San Francisco Fleet Week 2025: Blue Angels Air Show
Friday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
San Francisco Fleet Week 2025: Blue Angels Air Show

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival. Although there is a full week of events, the epochal annual air show takes place ...

Downtown SF’s Free October Block Party: The Final “Fridays on Front St.” of 2025
Friday, October 10 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 240 Front St
Downtown SF's Free October Block Party: The Final "Fridays on Front St." of 2025

Downtown San Francisco’s newest block party bringing live music, street-sipping, food pop-ups, sports watch parties, games, and more. Ditch the desk and hit the streets! San Francisco’s newest FREE block party, Fridays on Front St, is here! Join us on select Fridays for outdoor live music featuring local ...

SF’s Final “Chinatown Night Market” of 2025 (October)
Friday, October 10 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
SF's Final "Chinatown Night Market" of 2025 (October)

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

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 ...

Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, October 10 – 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

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Friday, October 10 – 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, October 10 – 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 ...

Saturday, October 11

San Francisco Fleet Week 2025: Blue Angels Air Show
Saturday, October 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
San Francisco Fleet Week 2025: Blue Angels Air Show

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival. Although there is a full week of events, the epochal annual air show takes place ...

Fall Fun at Town Center (The Village at San Antonio Center)
Saturday, October 11 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Village at San Antonio Center
Fall Fun at Town Center (The Village at San Antonio Center)
Get ready for an afternoon of excitement at Fall Fun on Saturday, October 11, from 4–6 PM in the park at The Village at San Antonio Center. Decorate pumpkins, dance to a live DJ, play lawn games, and be amazed by the magical bubbles from ...
“Fall Fun” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Saturday, October 11 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
| The Village at San Antonio Center
"Fall Fun" Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Get ready for an afternoon of excitement at Fall Fun on Saturday, October 11, from 4–6 PM in the park at The Village at San Antonio Center. Decorate pumpkins, dance to a live DJ, play lawn games, and be amazed by the magical bubbles from The Bubble ...
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Saturday, October 11 – 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, October 11 – 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

“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 ...

$5 Off: “Asking for a Friend” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Saturday, October 11 – 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 ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, October 11 – 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

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 ...

Sunday, October 12

San Francisco Fleet Week 2025: Blue Angels Air Show
Sunday, October 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
San Francisco Fleet Week 2025: Blue Angels Air Show

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival. Although there is a full week of events, the epochal annual air show takes place ...

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Sunday, October 12 – 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

Healdsburg Crush: Pouring on the Plaza
Sunday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $140*
*Vip: $190, General Admission: $140
| Healdsburg Plaza
Healdsburg Crush: Pouring on the Plaza
Raise a glass for a great cause at Healdsburg Crush, returning to the iconic Healdsburg Plaza on Sunday, October 12, 2025. This is the ONLY wine tasting event held in the Plaza—a rare chance to sip world-class wines in one of Sonoma County’s most beloved ...
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 ...

Tuesday, October 14

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

Wednesday, October 15

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, October 16

“Unstaged” SF’s Third Thursdays Block Party ✦ Live on Mid-Market (Oct. 2025)
Thursday, October 16 – 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 (Oct. 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 ...

East Bay Outdoor Comedy Festival: October 2025 (Live at Bay Street)
Thursday, October 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP for free raffle entry
| Bay Street Emeryville
East Bay Outdoor Comedy Festival: October 2025 (Live at Bay Street)

HellaFunny, the Bay Area’s most popular comedy collective joins forces with Funcheap to take over Bay Street Emeryville’s newly reimagined dining terrace for a brand new FREE monthly outdoor comedy festival featuring some of the Bay’s top comics, plus loads of giveaways from Bay Street’s restaurants and shops. Admission is free, ...Monthly