Sunday, October 18
SF’s “Balboa Block Party” 2026 (Greenwich/Fillmore)
Sunday, October 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Greenwich and Fillmore
Balboa Cafe’s Balboa Block Party returns October 18 at Greenwich and Fillmore in San Francisco. The street fundraiser supports the PlumpJack Foundation and is promoted with espressotinis and community gathering.
Since 1913, Balboa Cafe has served as one of San Francisco’s oldest restaurant where it all ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, October 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday
Earthquake Preparedness Fair (SF)
Join our Earthquake Preparedness Fair! Meet local response teams, grab free lunch, and the first 100 to register get a free $50 Go Bag!
Our Earthquake Preparedness Fair is a free community event designed to help neighbors get ready for the unexpected.
Meet representatives from:
Neighborhood Emergency Response ...
Reduce Plastic Waste Through Creative Reuse (SF Main Library)
Transform everyday film plastics into durable, leather-like sheets using heat and pressure. Learn how to fuse materials such as newspaper delivery bags and soft plastic packaging into reusable textiles that can be cut, sewn, and shaped like fabric. Tara de la Garza of Inventurous demonstrates ...
“Sun Dial” Punk Art Market w/ Live Music + Tattoos (Oakland)
Sunday, October 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Vetiver
Sun Dial: Punk Art Market takes place at Vetiver in Oakland with clothing, jewelry, tattoos, and art vendors. The all-ages event has no cover and includes live music by Jaguar Ride at 5 PM.
Original Event Description:
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Crawfish Boil Block Party w/ Live Zydeco (Berkeley)
The Boil Block Party
Second Line Pleasure Club comes to the Gilman Wine Block
Sunday, October 18 · 3 to 8 PM · Gilman Wine Block, Berkeley
1340 5th St, Berkeley, CA
Free entry. All ages. Crawfish by pre-order.
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A California crawfish boil with Louisiana soul. Live music, Creole food, ...
MainStage 1: Beethoven’s Eroica, A Hero’s Journey
Program:
Ludwig van Beethoven – Coriolan Overture, Op. 62
Grace Williams – Sea Sketches
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 in Eb Major, Op. 55 “Eroica”
Betrayed by Napoleon’s thirst for power, Beethoven furiously tore apart his 3rd Symphony’s dedication, and in doing so created a work that ...
2026 Eames & Eames Opening Celebration w/ Jazz + Cocktails (St. Helena)
Celebrate the opening of EAMES & EAMES at The MAC with an afternoon of bebop jazz, Charbay cocktails, and light bites, surrounded by the visionary designs of Charles & Ray Eames. Enjoy private access to this original exhibition from the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiousity, view ...
Monday, October 19
Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
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. ...
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday
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
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)
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
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, October 20
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
$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
Horror Classic “The Ring” Film with Live Orchestra w/ SF Symphony
Lights, Camera, Music! Watch Gore Verbinski’s The Ring on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as Hans Zimmer’s score is performed live by the SF Symphony.
The Ring
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 7:30p
Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., SF
Get Tickets – Starts at $69 (while ...
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. ...
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, October 20 – 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 ...
826 Valencia’s “Writer’s Block Party”: $40 for Unlimited Beer & Wine + Free Books (2026)
826 Valencia’s Associate Board hosts its 2026 Writer’s Block Party at Southern Pacific Brewing, a 21+ fundraiser supporting the organization’s free writing and tutoring programs for San Francisco youth. The neighborhood-themed event includes unlimited beer and wine, free books, activities, a silent auction, and surprises, ...
French-English Film Night: “Her Song” + Cast Q&A (SF)
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Projection de HER SONG, comédie dramatique, en français et en anglais, tournée dans les Pyrénées, écrite et réalisée par John M. Keller. Producteur exécutif James Ivory, Oscarisé pour le film “Call Me by Your Name.”
La projection sera suivie d’un Q&A avec l’actrice et productrice française Eléa Clair ...
Morgan Hill Open Studios 2026 Artist Reception
Tuesday, October 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Cura Contemporary
Tour artists’ home studios where 45 artists set up displays and demonstrations of their creations at their place of creation from October 24- 25. Artist Reception will be on October 20 6 – 8pm at Cura Contemporary.
$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, October 21
$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)
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. ...
Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Comedy Allstars feat. Anthony Locascio)
Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...
Free Cult Grandhourse Horror Film Screening: I Drink Your Blood (SF)
Catch a free screening of the cult grindhouse horror film I Drink Your Blood in North Beach.
A group of Satanic hippies rolls into a small town and encounters a revenge plot involving rabies-infected meat pies, setting off an increasingly deranged chain of events. Released in ...
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, October 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
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
Rocky Horror Picture Show with a Full Shadow Cast (SF Main Library)
The Bawdy Caste performs a full shadow cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, acting out the movie in front of the screen while it plays with audience participation. Expect singing, dancing, costumes, callbacks and a room full of people ready to celebrate. Callbacks are ...
