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Saturday, November 2

SF’s Free “Bay Beats” Outdoor Concert (Launch Party)
Saturday, November 2 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Richmond 10th Avenue Park
SF’s Free “Bay Beats” Outdoor Concert (Launch Party)
Celebrating its second year as SFPL’s popular local music platform, Bay Beats presents a four-band concert in Richmond Branch’s 10th Avenue mini park, between Geary and Clement streets. Coinciding with the 2024 release of albums onto Bay Beats, this showcase is presented in partnership with ...
Antique Telephone Show
Saturday, November 2 – 8:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: $3 | St Francis Church
Antique Telephone Show
Buy, sell, parts, phones, get appraisals

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Oakland Vintage Market (First Saturday of the Month)
Saturday, November 2 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Narrative
Oakland Vintage Market (First Saturday of the Month)

Oakland Vintage Market hosted by Narrative is a curated selection of vendors selling clothing, records, furniture, home decor and more. First Saturday of the month 10:00-3:00 222 Jefferson St, Oakland, CAMonthly

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2024)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

44th Annual Alameda Holiday Boutique (Nov.2-3)
Saturday, November 2 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Albert H. DeWitt Officer's Club (O'Club)
44th Annual Alameda Holiday Boutique (Nov.2-3)
Welcome to the 44th Annual Alameda Holiday Boutique! Join us for a festive shopping experience at 641 W Red Line Ave. Get ready to browse through a variety of unique gifts, handmade crafts, and holiday decorations. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to find ...
Marin Arts & Crafts Show 2024 (Nov. 1-3)
Saturday, November 2 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marin Center Fairgrounds
Marin Arts & Crafts Show 2024 (Nov. 1-3)

Celebrate handcraft at the Marin Arts & Crafts Show, coming to the Marin Center Exhibit Hall this November 1st-3rd! Just in time for the holiday season, this event is your ultimate destination for discovering unique gifts and artistic treasures. With over 200 artisan exhibits, you’ll ...

MerrittFest Ceramics Fair 2024 w/ 50 Artists (Oakland)
Saturday, November 2 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Merritt Ceramics
MerrittFest Ceramics Fair 2024 w/ 50 Artists (Oakland)
Join us at MerrittFest ’24! Our ceramics studio is bringing together 50 Bay Area ceramic artists, not just from Merritt Ceramics, for an exciting craft fair. It’s the perfect opportunity to shop local and find unique gifts for the holidays. Plus, enjoy delicious food and ...
Third Annual Art & Lit Fest (Daly City)
Saturday, November 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 am | Cost: FREE | Serramonte Shopping Center
Third Annual Art & Lit Fest (Daly City)
Join us for the Third Annual Art & Lit Fest, hosted by Daly City Public Library Associates and Serramonte Center and emceed by Freska from 96.5KOIT and 102.9KBLX! This free event will showcase local artists and encourage the cultural rise of Daly City’s art community. Art & ...
Walking Tour at Gold Rush and Sunken Ships (SF)
Saturday, November 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*Free for SFHS members
| San Francisco Historical Society
Walking Tour at Gold Rush and Sunken Ships (SF)
Experience how San Francisco went from a trading village to a metropolis. You’ll learn about the hidden remains of sunken ships and artifacts from the Gold Rush. The tour departs from the San Francisco Historical Society’s Museum located at 608 Commercial Street in the heart of ...
4th Annual San Francisco Fashion Festival “Exotica” (2024)
Saturday, November 2 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $69.70*
*Tickets start at $69.70 for Standing Room - Canna Lily (limited tix)
| The Beacon Grand A Union Square Hotel
4th Annual San Francisco Fashion Festival "Exotica" (2024)
Welcome to the 4th Annual San Francisco Fashion Festival. This year, we are diving into the captivating world of Exotica, celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures, textures, and styles that inspire our global fashion community. From bold patterns to intricate designs, Exotica invites us to embrace diversity ...

Sunday, November 3

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, November 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

Marin Arts & Crafts Show 2024 (Nov. 1-3)
Sunday, November 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marin Center Fairgrounds
Marin Arts & Crafts Show 2024 (Nov. 1-3)

Celebrate handcraft at the Marin Arts & Crafts Show, coming to the Marin Center Exhibit Hall this November 1st-3rd! Just in time for the holiday season, this event is your ultimate destination for discovering unique gifts and artistic treasures. With over 200 artisan exhibits, you’ll ...

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, November 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, November 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history, and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. Sunday Hours – 11am to 5pm – Please check website as hours may change seasonally Free – ...Monthly

Day of the Dead Celebration at County History Museum (San Mateo)
Sunday, November 3 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission after 4pm
| San Mateo County History Museum
Day of the Dead Celebration at County History Museum (San Mateo)
On Sunday, November 3rd, the San Mateo County History Museum and Casa Círculo Cultural present the 13th annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration inside the Museum and outside on Courthouse Square. This FREE event takes place inside from 4 to 8 p.m. ...

Monday, November 4

Major K-Pop Exhibition “Hallyu! The Korean Wave” at Asian Art Museum (Sept. 27-Jan. 6)
Monday, November 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $30 | Asian Art Museum
Major K-Pop Exhibition "Hallyu! The Korean Wave" at Asian Art Museum (Sept. 27-Jan. 6)

Splash-landing on September 27, 2024, Hallyu! The Korean Wave celebrates the irresistible charm of an unprecedented global pop culture phenomenon, surfing its evolution across cinema, drama, music, fashion, beauty, and the passionate embrace of fandoms – on and offline, from Gen Z to go – ...

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

Tuesday, November 5

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 5 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
| de Young Museum
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections feature priceless treasures and works of arts from the 17th through the 20th centuries ...Monthly

“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 5 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Advanced timed tickets required.
| Legion of Honor
"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Normally general admission is $20 for adults, but on the first Tuesday of each month admission ...Monthly

SF’s “Conservatory of Flowers” Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)
Tuesday, November 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Conservatory of Flowers
SF's "Conservatory of Flowers" Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)

Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from the other side of the world, or a budding botanist, the Conservatory of Flowers, located in Golden Gate Park, offers an intimate, up-close experience with nearly 2,000 species of rare, exotic, and endangered plants from more ...Monthly

SFMOMA Free Day on Election Day 2024
Tuesday, November 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Reserve free tickets in advance at tickets.sfmoma.org
| SFMOMA
SFMOMA Free Day on Election Day 2024
Free Museum Entry on Election Day! Tuesday, November 5 2024, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. This year on Election Day all visitors get into SFMOMA’s galleries for free. Reserving tickets online in advance is encouraged.
SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly

Wednesday, November 6

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

Bay Area Discovery Museum: Free Admission Day (Sausalito)
Wednesday, November 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is free to Bay Area residents. Must show proof of residency (photo ID or piece of mail) in one of the nine Bay Area counties.
| Bay Area Discovery Museum (Fort Baker)
Bay Area Discovery Museum: Free Admission Day (Sausalito)

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor children’s museum at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Museum is the only children’s museum in the U.S. to be located in a national park and is known for its emphasis on creativity through ...

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, November 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
| Museum of Craft and Design
"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Can Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to all by giving visitors the opportunity to experience the latest exhibitions for whatever ...Every Wednesday

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, November 6 – 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

SF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday
SF's GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday

Located in SF’s Castro District, the GLBT Historical Society Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. The museum celebrates 100 years of the city’s vast queer past through dynamic exhibitions and programming. Normally admission is $10, but on ...Monthly

Thursday, November 7

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, November 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
| Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond. Normally $14, the ...Monthly