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Friday, September 4

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, September 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, September 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
| The Function
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club

See top comics you’d normally see at Punch Line, Cobbs and SF Sketchfest up close at intimate comedy club in the heart of downtown SF. Looking for a real San Francisco comedy experience? Golden Gate Comedy Night is your go-to show – a sharp, fast-moving showcase of the Bay ...

SF’s FREE Labor Day Weekend 2026 Comedy Festival (Sep 4-7)
Friday, September 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+ (otherwise $20-25) - while supplies last
| The Function
SF's FREE Labor Day Weekend 2026 Comedy Festival (Sep 4-7)

Discover SF’s newest comedy club as HellaFunny brings you some of SF’s top local comics over Labor Day Weekend with credits like Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, Comedy Central Clusterfest, Outside Lands and more. SF’s Labor Day Weekend Comedy Fest 2026 Friday to Monday – 2 shows nightly ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, September 4 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, September 4 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"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 cannabis 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

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, September 4 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Cobb’s Comedy Allstars)
Secret Guest List: Cobb's Free Comedy Nights (Cobb's Comedy Allstars)

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 ...

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, September 4 – 10:15 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Cost: $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday

Morning Coffee Cleanup (Inner Richmond) w/ Free Coffee For Volunteers
Friday, September 4 – 8:00 am - Ends at 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Register for free on this Mobilize registration page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756135/
| Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
Morning Coffee Cleanup (Inner Richmond) w/ Free Coffee For Volunteers
Meet at Cinderella Bakery & Cafe (436 Balboa St) to grab our supplies, then cleaning will occur from 8am to 9am around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for a free coffee and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page, or email info@refuserefusesf.org with ...
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 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

Celebrating Mon Sing Noodle Co’s 94th Anniversary (SF)
Friday, September 4 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Space is limited. RSVP required.
| Little Raven Gallery
Celebrating Mon Sing Noodle Co’s 94th Anniversary (SF)
Following their series of book talks and dumpling demonstrations, they now step behind the pages of our book, 90-Year-Old Noodle Handbook Batch 1.0, to celebrate Mon Sing Noodle Co.’s 94th Anniversary with a special First Look at Jook-Sing Mein—a time-honored noodle-making tradition passed down through ...
SF’s Pop-Up Transit Art Gallery + Free Wine (San Francisco Railway Museum)
Friday, September 4 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free glass of wine at opening event; free tote available at Castro Art Walk.
| San Francisco Railway Museum
SF's Pop-Up Transit Art Gallery + Free Wine (San Francisco Railway Museum)
The San Francisco Railway Museum transforms into a pop-up gallery for two days, featuring art from the transit community as part of the Castro Art Walk. The opening event on September 4th includes a complimentary glass of wine. Attendees can continue the art walk by ...
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, September 4 – 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 ...

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 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 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs to life ...Monthly

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: *
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
"Union Square Dances" Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)

Come out to Union Square Park every Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm through October 16 for our free Union Square Dances. Enjoy rotating styles of live music and dancing, including Salsa, Country Western, Swing, Bollywood, and Tango. Each event starts with a lesson followed by ...Every Friday

Union Square’s Free “Salsa in the Square” Night Party (Every 4th Friday)
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's Free "Salsa in the Square" Night Party (Every 4th Friday)

SALSA IN THE SQUARE IS BACK! We Officially Start Our 2026 Season on FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD 5pm–8pm FREE EVENT with DJ JuanLove & Pablo Dinámico UNION SQUARE 350 Powell Street San Francisco 5pm – 8pm DJ JuanLove will keep you moving with the best Cuban ...Monthly

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday

SF’s New Philippine “Sun”: Nighttime Unveiling & Dance Party
Friday, September 4 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
SF’s New Philippine "Sun": Nighttime Unveiling & Dance Party
A glowing Filipino sun will light up Yerba Buena Gardens this September, syncing its glow with sunrise and sunset in the Philippines. A new sun is coming to San Francisco. “13°N, 122°E,” a glowing amber dome floating above a fountain in Yerba Buena Gardens, will become ...
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, September 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly

Workshop SF First Fridays: Ice Dying
Friday, September 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$5 cash to ice dye, postcard making free
| WorkshopSF
Workshop SF First Fridays: Ice Dying
Every first Friday, WorkshopSF hosts an open house / party with DIY, art, fun and community. It’s a chance to preview classes, see the space, and just hang out with neighborhood peeps! We welcome all, and our activities are all low cost or free / ...
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street
Friday, September 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Humboldt Bank Building
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street

San Francisco has officially turned a downtown building into a giant art projector. Yerba Buena Illuminated launched Tuesday, August 25, 2026 projecting giant digital artworks onto the historic Humboldt Bank Building at 785 Market St., at the top of Yerba Buena Lane. The massive projection ...

“Pedal Down the Aisle” Wedding-Themed Bike Party Ride (Dolores Park)
Friday, September 4 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dolores Park
"Pedal Down the Aisle" Wedding-Themed Bike Party Ride (Dolores Park)
Join the San Francisco Bike Party for a special Friday night ride, ‘Pedal Down the Aisle,’ starting at Dolores Park. Celebrate bikes, friends, and a unique wedding-themed ride with a Modern Mexican flair. No RSVP required and all are welcome to dress up in their ...
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, September 4 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)

San Francisco Bike Party  (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on ...Monthly

Saturday, September 5

SF’s “Hoop It Up” 3×3 Basketball Tournament: Free to Watch (Thrive City)
Saturday, September 5 – 9:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch. $250 team registration to participate; $200 early bird before July 1st.
| Thrive City
SF's "Hoop It Up" 3x3 Basketball Tournament: Free to Watch (Thrive City)
The Hoop It Up 3×3 Basketball Tournament returns to Thrive City in San Francisco on September 5, 2026. Free for spectators, the event features divisions for youth (ages 10–18+) and adults, including recreational and Pro-Am levels. Teams of 3-5 players compete for cash prizes in ...