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Friday, August 7

“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

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, August 7 – 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

Union Square’s Free “Salsa in the Square” Night Party (Every 4th Friday)
Friday, August 7 – 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

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, August 7 – 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, August 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*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

3rd Annual Dancing Under the Lights: Free Street Party + Neon Velvet (San Rafael)
Friday, August 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown San Rafael
3rd Annual Dancing Under the Lights: Free Street Party + Neon Velvet (San Rafael)
3rd Annual Dancing Under the Lights A Night of Community, Music, Food, and Celebration! Friday, August 7, 2026 5p-9p Fourth St from A Street to Lootens Place Join us for a fun filled evening in downtown San Rafael this summer as we host our annual event, “Dancing Under The Lights”! Prepare to ...
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, August 7 – 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

Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, August 7 – 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 ...

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, August 7 – 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

Free Opening Night Art Celebration for “Behind the Curtain” (YBCA)
Friday, August 7 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Opening Night Art Celebration for “Behind the Curtain” (YBCA)
Join us for an opening night celebration of GaHee Park’s solo exhibition exploring sexuality, mortality, fantasy, identity, and alienation through Park’s surrealist lens. Meet the artist and curator, enjoy custom cocktails at our themed cash bar, and be among the first to see new work at ...
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, August 7 – 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

San Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026
Friday, August 7 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fireworks can be seen for free outside Municipal Stadium.
| San Jose Municipal Stadium
San Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026

The San Jose Giants will once again light up the skies during the 2026 season. All Friday Night Fireworks are sponsored by Excite Credit Union, and will each have their own special musical theme! See the full list of fireworks games for 2026 season. All ...

San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival 2026 (Fort Mason)
Friday, August 7 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15-$75
| Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival 2026 (Fort Mason)
Zaccho Dance Theatre and Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture proudly present the Seventh Biennial San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival, a three-day celebration of contemporary aerial dance, circus arts, and site-responsive performance. Experience breathtaking performances from internationally recognized aerial artists alongside the next generation of ...
Immersive 1890s Circus Cabaret: The Soiled Dove w/ Joan Baez (Alameda)
Friday, August 7 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: $74*
*https://www.tixr.com/groups/vaudevire
| Radium Runway
Immersive 1890s Circus Cabaret: The Soiled Dove w/ Joan Baez (Alameda)
The Soiled Dove returns for an all-new season beneath the waterfront Tortona Big Top at Radium Runway in Alameda. Set in 1890s San Francisco, this immersive theatrical experience combines live music, world-class circus arts, comedy, storytelling, cocktails, and optional three-course dining into one unforgettable evening. Guests ...
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, August 7 – 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

Circus Æternus: 15+ DJs, Carnival Games, Silent Disco + Live Art Party (The Midway)
Friday, August 7 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 am | Cost: $29*
*General Admission
| The Midway
Circus Æternus: 15+ DJs, Carnival Games, Silent Disco + Live Art Party (The Midway)
Circus Æternus Fri Aug 7 · 9pm–late · The Midway SF · 21+ 15+ DJs across a Big Top main stage, a Carousel Downtempo room, and a Silent Disco outdoor area. Circus acts, fortune teller, carnival games, live art by DUSER. Tickets are on Luma → https://lu.ma/circus-aeternus RSVP here so ...

Saturday, August 8

SF’s “Pistahan” 2026 (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
SF's "Pistahan" 2026 (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Pistahan (Day 1) Sat, Aug 8 11:00am – 5:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA This program occurs on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9. Visit the Pistahan website for complete schedule. The 33rd annual Pistahan is the region’s premiere showcase of Filipino and ...
Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)
Saturday, August 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)

Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Check out live music, performances, free activities and games, vendors, and more! Live On Larkin 2026 2nd Saturdays, July – December 2026 | 12p – 5p Larkin St. & Eddy St., ...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Live in Concert (August 8-9)
Saturday, August 8 – 1:00 pm | Cost: $80*
*$80 2nd Tier; $155 Prime Orchestra
| Davies Symphony Hall
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Live in Concert (August 8-9)

After seven films, it all comes down to this: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 will grace the screen once more – this time in concert! The characters you love are back, battling villains and protecting Hogwarts™ from Voldemort™ himself. Hear a live symphony orchestra ...

“STEM Play and Bubble Day” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center
Saturday, August 8 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
| The Village at San Antonio Center
"STEM Play and Bubble Day" Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center
Spark curiosity and imagination with ahands-on afternoon of STEM exploration. Dive into interactive activities, enjoy music from a live DJ, and be amazed by a bubble artist bringing larger-than-life creations to the park. Join us on Saturday, August 8th from 4–6pm at The Village at ...
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)

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 SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, August 8 – 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 ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Saturday, August 8 – 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 ...

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 ...

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, August 8 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Saturday, August 8 – 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 ...

2026 Hillwide Garage Sale: Bernal Heights’ Biggest Treasure Hunt w/ 100+ Vendors (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center
2026 Hillwide Garage Sale: Bernal Heights’ Biggest Treasure Hunt w/ 100+ Vendors (SF)
Join the annual Hillwide Garage Sale, a beloved Bernal Heights tradition that brings neighbors together for a day of treasure hunting, decluttering, and community fun! Event Details Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Throughout Bernal Heights Hill, San Francisco For Sellers Register your garage sale to be included ...
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

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