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Tuesday, August 11

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, August 11 – 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

Decentered Arts Open Mic: Thirst Draft Takeover
Tuesday, August 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All ages, no cover
| Decentered Studio
Decentered Arts Open Mic: Thirst Draft Takeover
Join us for a special edition of Open Mic featuring Thirst Draft, a monthly writing-event-meets-open-mic! While you’re still encouraged to show up and showcase your unique talents (whatever they may be), we’re changing up our usual format for the night. Everyone will get the same prompt ...

Wednesday, August 12

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, August 12 – 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

Puzzical Chairs at Public Market Emeryville
Wednesday, August 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Puzzle Swap and Community Puzzle Tables; $15 registration for Puzzical Chairs game
| Public Market Emeryville
Puzzical Chairs at Public Market Emeryville
A Social Event for Puzzle Lovers & Future Friends Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Public Market Emeryville – 5959 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608 Puzzical Chairs 6:15-8:15pm (Registration Required – Please arrive at 6pm for check-in) Looking to meet new people but hate awkward small talk? We’ve ...
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, August 12 – 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

Thursday, August 13

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, August 13 – 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

Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, August 13 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
Arcade Karaoke: SF's Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)

Sing, shred & game all night. Live band setup, 1000+ songs, Guitar Hero & more. Happy Hour all night + Crazy Hour $3 shots 🎤 Arcade Karaoke Thursdays – You’ve Never Done Karaoke Like This Before! Thursdays starting May 21 | 9PM until close Karaoke, ...Every Thursday

SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” Monthly Street Party (August 2026)
Thursday, August 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE | RSVP
| Valencia St. between 17th and 20th
SF’s FREE "Valencia Live" Monthly Street Party (August 2026)

Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Find the party ...

Friday, August 14

Chess Lessons & Socials at Union Square (SF)
Friday, August 14 – 11:30 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Chess Lessons & Socials at Union Square (SF)
Come learn to play chess, hone your strategy, or meet new opponents during weekly programs led by the Mechanics’ Institute. Located at the Chess Pavilion in the southeast corner of the park. Chess Lessons and Social Friday, August 14, 2026 | 11:30a – 1:30p Union Square Plaza, 300 ...
Thrive City’s Massive FREE Summer Outdoor DJ Dance Party w/ P-Lo (SF)
Friday, August 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City's Massive FREE Summer Outdoor DJ Dance Party w/ P-Lo (SF)
Thrive City is officially THE spot to be when the clock strikes five. Cozy Worldwide is taking over with a brand-new collaborative DJ experience featuring Miles Medina, Noodles, J. Espinosa, Anthony Midas, Flygerian Jeff, Shawn Looney, Ethan Dreams, and more in an all-new face-to-face / back-to-back format. Watch as ...
2026 “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market
Friday, August 14 – 5:09 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 1300 on Fillmore
2026 "Fillmore After Dark" Night Market

Experience the Fillmore with Live Blues, Delicious Bites & Boutique Bingo at this vibrant night market celebrating soul, art and community. The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark ...

Improv(e) Your Dating Life
Friday, August 14 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $30*
*18+
| All Out Comedy Theater
Improv(e) Your Dating Life
Explore your dating tendencies, expand your dating pool, and live in the moment in this improv-based dating course. Dates: July and August will be the 2ND FRIDAY. Third Friday of the Month, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Requirements: 18 Years + Registration: $30 Location: All Out Comedy Theater, 2550 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, ...
East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)
Friday, August 14 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (East Bay)
East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)

The East Bay Bike Party is a monthly mobile party for riders of all ages, experience levels, and bike types, to meet, ride, and play together in the streets on the second Friday of the month with upwards of 400 riders usually meeting near an East ...Monthly

Saturday, August 15

$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)
Saturday, August 15 – All Day | Cost: $35*
*$35 per month - Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees
| All Over the Bay Area
$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)
Join thousands of Bay Area residents who’ve chosen Monkeybrains for fast internet, honest pricing, and friendly local support. Why choose Monkeybrains? Local Internet. Built Right. Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees RESIDENTIAL Home internet gets an upgrade. $35/MO Honest pricing Month-to-month No data caps BUSINESS Business internet faster than ever. UP TO 10 GIG No ...
SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, August 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Community Mercantile
SF's "Secondhand Saturday" 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)

Launching April 18th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fifth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2026 season launch of Secondhand Saturday! A curated, stylish, and modern take on the traditional flea market, featuring over 60 vintage ...Monthly

15th Annual Sacramento Banana Festival (Aug 15-16)
Saturday, August 15 – 7:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Presale Adults (ages 18-64): $10, Presale Children (ages 6-17) and Seniors (ages 65+): $8, Presale Children 5 and Under: Free
| William Land Park - Village Greens
15th Annual Sacramento Banana Festival (Aug 15-16)
The Sacramento Banana Festival is a family-friendly multicultural event. We celebrate the beautiful countries in the world where bananas grow with their cultures, ethnic diversity, food, and music. We invite you to come listen to live reggae music, dress yourself or your pet in your ...
2026 West Coast Asian Foodie Fest in San Mateo (Aug 15-16)
Saturday, August 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $3.79 | San Mateo County Event Center
2026 West Coast Asian Foodie Fest in San Mateo (Aug 15-16)

This summer! Taste Asia in San Mateo: Food, Culture & Family Fun 🥢 Join us on August 15–16, 2026, at the San Mateo Event Center for two full days of hundreds of Asian food, live entertainment, cultural experiences, and family fun. ✨ One ticket gives ...

Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, August 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
| The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
Golden Gate Park "The Whale's Tail" Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)

The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday

Sunday, August 16

2026 West Coast Asian Foodie Fest in San Mateo (Aug 15-16)
Sunday, August 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $3.79 | San Mateo County Event Center
2026 West Coast Asian Foodie Fest in San Mateo (Aug 15-16)

This summer! Taste Asia in San Mateo: Food, Culture & Family Fun 🥢 Join us on August 15–16, 2026, at the San Mateo Event Center for two full days of hundreds of Asian food, live entertainment, cultural experiences, and family fun. ✨ One ticket gives ...

Monday, August 17

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, August 17 – 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

Tuesday, August 18

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, August 18 – 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

Wednesday, August 19

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, August 19 – 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

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, August 19 – 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

Thursday, August 20

SF’s Third Thursdays on Treat: First Annual Treat’s Got Talent (2026)
Thursday, August 20 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*donation to local nonprofit organization possible at event
| Treat Cut
SF's Third Thursdays on Treat: First Annual Treat's Got Talent (2026)
Third Thursdays on Treat: First Annual Treat’s Got Talent A free, family-friendly night of local talent, food, vendors, games, back-to-school resources, prizes, and community fun! Come out for our first annual Treat’s Got Talent and Back-to-School Resource Fair & Drive! We’ll have a community talent show featuring local singers, ...
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, August 20 – 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

Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, August 20 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
Arcade Karaoke: SF's Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)

Sing, shred & game all night. Live band setup, 1000+ songs, Guitar Hero & more. Happy Hour all night + Crazy Hour $3 shots 🎤 Arcade Karaoke Thursdays – You’ve Never Done Karaoke Like This Before! Thursdays starting May 21 | 9PM until close Karaoke, ...Every Thursday

Cole Valley Nights: State Fair
Thursday, August 20 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Cole & Parnassus
Cole Valley Nights: State Fair
Cole Valley Nights is back! Come check out the neighborhood while sampling popular eateries and enjoying live music, special activities, and local businesses. Experience the vibrant blend of art, culture, and spirit that Cole Valley has to offer. Plus enjoy the Cole Valley Entertainment Zone ...

Friday, August 21

Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, August 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances

Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...

Fillmore After Dark Night Market: Hot August Night
Friday, August 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all
| The Fillmore Center
Fillmore After Dark Night Market: Hot August Night
HOT AUGUST NIGHT IS COMING! Join us for Hot August Night on Friday, August 21 from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM in the Lower Fillmore! Enjoy an evening filled with: Classic Car Show ️ Local Vendors Delicious Food Trucks Live Entertainment ‍‍‍ Family Fun & Activities Come shop local, support small ...
San Jose Bike Party
Friday, August 21 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Meet at 7:30 pm, roll at 8 pm.
| Secret San Jose Location
San Jose Bike Party

San Jose Bike Party is a place to ride bikes, make friends, and have a good time every third Friday of each month at 8 pm. San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, but they are hidden in the suburban sprawl. It’s time ...Monthly