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Monday, November 9

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 Monday

Veteran’s Day Freebie: Free Dental Screenings w/ X-Rays for Veterans (SF)
Monday, November 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
Veteran's Day Freebie: Free Dental Screenings w/ X-Rays for Veterans (SF)
Give Veterans A Smile is free of charge for veterans and active-duty members of the United States’ armed forces • Free screenings, including dental X-rays; teeth, gum and tissue checks; blood pressure and glucose testing; and oral cancer screenings • Get your questions answered by University of ...

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, November 9 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
| Emporium SF
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in “the industry” – so we’re assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for ...Every Monday

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, November 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday

Comedy at The Freight
Monday, November 9 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*Sliding scale starting at $10
| The Freight
Comedy at The Freight
Comedy connoisseurs and lifelong laughers are invited to gather at The Freight for the  first-ever Community Mondays Comedy Club! Join us for café/salon vibes as our lobby stage transforms into a Northern California comedy showcase. Curated by Samson Koletkar (aka “Mahatma Moses“), this premiere night ...
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, November 9 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
| Abbey Tavern
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a ...Every Monday

Tuesday, November 10

$5 Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” (Sept. 26-Nov. 28)
Tuesday, November 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $55*
*Tickets start at $55; $5 off with code FUNCHEAP
| San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” (Sept. 26-Nov. 28)

By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields & Jonathan Sayer The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is back, and this time they’re taking on Peter Pan. Save $5 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP. It’s their most ambitious production yet, complete with flying rigs, sword fights, and a very ...

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)

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. ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, November 10 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

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

Free UCSF Veterans Career Expo in SF’s Mission Bay (Open to All Job Seekers, Not Just Veterans)
Tuesday, November 10 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Mission Bay Conference Center
Free UCSF Veterans Career Expo in SF's Mission Bay (Open to All Job Seekers, Not Just Veterans)
Join us for UCSF’s 12th Annual Veterans Career Expo, an event bringing job seekers together with representatives from departments across UCSF. ​While this event highlights and supports veterans transitioning into new careers, you do not need to be a veteran to attend—all job seekers are welcome. ​Meet ...
“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
Tuesday, November 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*buy coffee or food from the shop
| Finjan Qahwa
"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets from 7-9pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Finjan Qahwa. Generally, we draw collaborative jam comics, socialize and drink beverages.Monthly

Conundrum Chronicles StorySlam
Tuesday, November 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*Sliding Scale
| The Marsh Theater
Conundrum Chronicles StorySlam
You don’t want to miss the November 10 Conundrum Chronicles StorySlam! (The Marsh Theater– 1062 Valencia Street, SF) Put your name in the hat for a chance to tell a true five-minute story; be the judge;  or kick back and enjoy magic of live storytelling! THEME: TURNING ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, November 10 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, November 11

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, November 11 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (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. ...

Handel’s The Power of Music (Stanford)
Wednesday, November 11 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $40*
*Tickets as low as $40. $20 tickets for Under 30s available
| Bing Concert Hall
Handel's The Power of Music (Stanford)

Can Music Change the Course of History?  Three centuries ago, George Frideric Handel explored a bold idea: that music can change how people think, feel, and act.  Music Director Peter Whelan and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale open the 2026/27 season with Handel’s The Power ...

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (SF Comedy Kings: An Old School Blowout)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (SF Comedy Kings: An Old School Blowout)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

Arab Film Fest: Chronicle of a Disappearance (SF)
Arab Film Fest: Chronicle of a Disappearance (SF)

The 30th Arab Film Festival opens on Thursday November 5th with El Sett, Marwan Hamed’s sweeping portrait of Umm Kulthum, the most iconic Arab singer of all time. The program spans 10 days, presenting over 40 films from 26 countries, over 30 directed by women, ...

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2026
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2026

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...

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

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, November 11 – 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 ...Every Wednesday

Free Veterans Day Meal at Six Bay Area Lazy Dog Locations (2026)
Free Veterans Day Meal at Six Bay Area Lazy Dog Locations (2026)
  Lazy Dog Restaurants is offering a complimentary entrée, personal-sized dessert and soda on November 11 to active-duty military, veterans, retirees and reserve/National Guard members who dine in. Guests can choose from six Fireside Favorites entrées: Fried Chicken Dinner, Grilled Shrimp Tacos, Fettuccine Alfredo, All-American Burger, Mediterranean ...
“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, November 11 – 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

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, November 11 – 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

Handel’s The Power of Music (Stanford)
Wednesday, November 11 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $40*
*Tickets as low as $40. $20 tickets for Under 30s available
| Bing Concert Hall
Handel's The Power of Music (Stanford)
Can Music Change the Course of History?  Three centuries ago, George Frideric Handel explored a bold idea: that music can change how people think, feel, and act.  Music Director Peter Whelan and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale open the 2026/27 season with Handel’s The Power of Music, ...

Thursday, November 12

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, November 12 – 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. ...

Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poem Jam Celebrates Janice Gould’s This Music
Thursday, November 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room (lower level)
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam Celebrates Janice Gould’s This Music
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck and special guests celebrate This Music, a memoir in prose poems by the late Native poet and essayist Janice Gould at SFPL’s Monthly poetry reading.