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Sunday, October 1

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023
Sunday, October 1 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023

A weekly market featuring farmers, ranchers, food artisans, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Explore all the amazing local businesses surrounding the farmers market at sunsetstrong.com. You can find us every Sunday 9am-2pm year round on 37th avenue/Ortega and every Wednesday ...Every Sunday

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 (and socially distant) 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 ...

6th Annual “Little Italy” San Jose Festival (2023)
Sunday, October 1 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*free but donations accepted
| Little Italy San Jose
6th Annual "Little Italy" San Jose Festival (2023)
Celebrate all things Italian in San Jose’s Little Italy San Jose District. ~ Authentic Italian Cuisine from Little Italy Businesses and Italian Restuarants located throughout Santa Clara County. ~ Supercars of Italy Car show featuring over 60 Lamborghini and Ferrari luxury vehicles ~ Fantastic Entertainment lineup ...

Monday, October 2

1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)
1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)

Spend your Monday nights with hella great 1/2 off oyster deals, champagne specials, craft cocktails, an award-winning dinner menu (w/ tons of vegan options) and a special Monday Night HellaFunny comedy show! This show takes place in a hidden speakeasy bar in the back of Copper Spoon in Oakland ...Every Monday

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, October 2 – 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, October 3

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 3 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
| The Detour SF
SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

Paid rent in SF? Hella Broke? Then first Tuesdays are the night for you.  The Detour hosts “Free Play Tuesday” with all arcade games on free play with purchase from the bar. Come enjoy all the video game glory from today and yesteryear while enjoying ...Monthly

Harmonic Trivia Nights at Thrive City (SF)
Tuesday, October 3 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.chasecenter.com/thrivecity/events/harmonic-trivia-nights-20230912
| Harmonic Brewing
Harmonic Trivia Nights at Thrive City (SF)

Join us every Tuesday night for an exhilarating and brain-teasing experience at Harmonic Brewing in Thrive City! Prepare to put your knowledge to the test as we host Trivia Nights with Trivia Mafia! RSVP while supplies last. Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and form a ...Every Tuesday

Trivia Tuesday at Copper (SF)
Tuesday, October 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Copper | Bar Kitchen & Microbrewery
Trivia Tuesday at Copper (SF)

HAPPENING EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT AT 7pm! Trivia Tuesdays at Copper | Bar Kitchen & Microbrewery! Put your drinking caps…err…thinking caps on for a night of fun! Prizes given to 1st, 2nd and 2nd to last place! Can’t wait to see you there!Every Tuesday

Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)
Tuesday, October 3 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Night Heron
Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)

Super fun trivia host, great questions and prizes for the top 3 teams! Round 1) Current Events Round 2) Theme Round Round 3) Music Round Round 4) General Trivia Bonus Round: Physical ChallengeEvery Tuesday

Wednesday, October 4

Comedy & Wings Night + “Wing Wednesday” $10 Specials (Oakland)
Comedy & Wings Night + "Wing Wednesday" $10 Specials (Oakland)

Spend your Wednesday nights with hella great Wing Wednesday specials, craft cocktails, an award-winning dinner menu (w/ tons of vegan options), plus Guatemalan Tamales are back and a special Wednesday Night HellaFunny comedy show! This show takes place in a hidden speakeasy bar in the back of ...Every Wednesday

“HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
Wednesday, October 4 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20).There is a two drink minimum
| Secret Beer Garden in The Marina/Cow Hollow
"HellaSecret" SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)

We’ve got a new covered secret beer garden to introduce you to for HellaSecret – a new series of pop-up live outdoor 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 ...Every Wednesday

Castro Farmers’ Market 2023 (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, October 4 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Farmers' Market
Castro Farmers' Market 2023 (Every Wednesday)

Welcome back your favorite farmers to the corner of Market and Noe Streets as they offer their amazing citrus, tasty root vegetables, honey, flowers, baked goods, and beautiful leafy greens.  Castro Farmers’ Market Every Wed., April 5 – November 15, 2023 | 3p-7p Castro Farmer’s ...Every Wednesday

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, October 4 – 6:00 pm | 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

Wednesday Trivia at Campus (SF)
Wednesday, October 4 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Campus Bar
Wednesday Trivia at Campus (SF)

Join us for a night of brain-teasing fun at Trivia Night! Test your knowledge and compete against friends and fellow trivia enthusiasts. Come to Campus Bar and get ready to challenge your wits. Whether you’re a history buff, a pop culture guru, or just love ...Every Wednesday

Thursday, October 5

FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials
FREE: "Thirsty Thursday" Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) 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 ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show

Barbary Coast upholds a tradition of “higher” quality in San Francisco. For the first time ever, HellaFunny is taking over SF’s premier cannabis lounge, Barbary Coast, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the first comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally ...Every Thursday

“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)
Thursday, October 5 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover all night
| Del Mar
"Throwback Thursday" at Del Mar: '90s to '00s Party (SF)

One of SF’s most fun tropical bar/nightclub invites you every Thursday as some of the best DJs in SF take you back in time for the hottest 90’s to 2000’s music that once hit the dance floor. DJ starts at 9 pm and is FREE ...Every Thursday

Friday, October 6

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) 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 ...

SF’s Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, October 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
| Speakeasy Brewery
SF's Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been defiantly brewing small batches of beer in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood since 1997. Come celebrate this legacy with a special pop-up comedy festival every Friday night. It’s a fun night with comedy, food trucks, and exclusive and rare lineup ...Every Friday

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannibus club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community at OMCA every Friday night – a weekly free outdoor experience with food trucks and music. August 2023 Special Events – 50 Years of Hip Hop- A Cultural Celebration in California every Friday night in August. These free events ...Every Friday

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party (Fall 2023)
Friday, October 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party (Fall 2023)

With Fogust behind us and beautiful Bay Area fall coming quick, Off the Grid is making its return to Fort Mason Center with 8 themed Friday night food fests between September 1 – October 27. Theme nights include a celebration of San Francisco, Asian holiday ...Every Friday

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, October 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs ...Monthly

SF’s Free Fall 2023 Outdoor Film Fest at Proxy (Sept. 29-Oct. 27)
SF's Free Fall 2023 Outdoor Film Fest at Proxy (Sept. 29-Oct. 27)

As Fall approaches, it’s time to return to the FREE films at PROXY! This Fall season’s films examine different and diverse topics and are sure to make you laugh, cry, and ponder some of today’s most challenging issues. The five films share a mix of ...Every Friday

Saturday, October 7

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 (and socially distant) 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 ...

No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
No Scrubs: '90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)

From TLC, to the Fresh Prince, to Kid ‘N Play to Usher We’re taking over San Francisco’s Neck of the Woods, an awesome nightclub on Clement Street that was recently completely remodeled in 2021 with a killer new sound system, new lighting and new dance ...Every Saturday

SF’s Chinatown Activation Weekends (June 1 – Nov. 30)
Saturday, October 7 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Rose Pak Station Upper Plaza
SF's Chinatown Activation Weekends (June 1 - Nov. 30)

This summer and into the fall, the series will also include weekend events on the upper plaza of the Chinatown Rose Pak Central Subway Station. The opening of the Chinatown Rose Pak Central Subway Station in January of 2023 marked an important milestone as it ...

SF’s 27th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (Oct. 7-8)
Saturday, October 7 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP through Eventbrite
| St Nicholas Church
SF's 27th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (Oct. 7-8)

Welcome to the 27th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival! Saturday, Oct. 7th from 12pm-9pm & Sunday, Oct. 8th from 12pm-7pm Bring Your Family and Friends and join us for our much anticipated Two Day Festival! Get ready to indulge in a variety of delectable dishes ...

Dogpatch Free Concerts in the Park (Fall 2023)
Saturday, October 7 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Woods Yard Park
Dogpatch Free Concerts in the Park (Fall 2023)

The Dogpatch Music Series is back!!!⁠ Join us this fall on a series of select Saturdays: August 26th, September 9th, September 23rd, and October 7th at Woods Yard Park from 1-4pm! Hear live music from talented artists and enjoy local pop-up shops and special deals!⁠ ...