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Thursday, December 3

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

Sing all night. 1000+ songs. Crazy Hour $3 shots every hour! 🎤 CRAZY KARAOKE THURSDAYS AT THE FUNCTION Thursdays | 9PM until close Grab the mic and sing your heart out at San Francisco’s newest karaoke night. Free with RSVP – 21+ Whether you’re a ...Every Thursday

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, December 3 – 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 $18, the ...Monthly

East Bay Print Sale 2026 w/ 200+ Artists in Berkeley (Dec. 3-6)
Thursday, December 3 – 3:00 pm | | Max's Garage Press
East Bay Print Sale 2026 w/ 200+ Artists in Berkeley (Dec. 3-6)
The East Bay Print Sale at Max’s Garage Press features thousands of affordable prints from more than 200 artists, including risographs, woodcuts, etchings, lithographs, screenprints, and more. The sale runs December 3 from 3-8pm and December 4-6 from 10am-4pm in Berkeley. Original Event Description: _Announcing this year’s ...
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, December 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag ...Monthly

SF’s Drag Queens on Ice 2026 (Union Square)
Thursday, December 3 – All Day | Cost: $35 | Union Square Park
SF's Drag Queens on Ice 2026 (Union Square)

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for its 19th season. The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square opens November 4, 2026, bringing outdoor ice skating to the heart of downtown San Francisco through January 18, 2027. Skate beneath the holiday lights in ...

SF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (Final Week of 2026)
Thursday, December 3 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Events are weather-dependent. Check the observatory's stories or follow its updates for confirmation each night.
| San Francisco State University Observatory
SF State's Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (Final Week of 2026)

San Francisco State University Observatory hosts a free public open night with family-friendly astronomy talks, updates on astronomy research, and rooftop telescope observing. Programming is offered in English and Spanish, weather permitting. Located at SFSU Thornton Hall top floor Upcoming Weekly Schedule Through Dec. 4, ...

Friday, December 4

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up 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 takes place in a ...

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, December 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 ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, December 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

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

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, December 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

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 ...

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

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, December 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

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

Union Square’s 2026 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (Dec 4-11)
Friday, December 4 – 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2026 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (Dec 4-11)

Lighting it up since 1975, San Francisco celebrates the 51st anniversary of the first giant public menorah outside Israel, a landmark Bill Graham project that inspired thousands of menorahs around the world. This year’s eight-night celebration brings music, community gatherings, and nightly ceremonies honoring leaders ...

Local Maker Holiday Bazaar (Berkeley)
Friday, December 4 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jessica Lasky Catering
Local Maker Holiday Bazaar (Berkeley)
Jessica Lasky Catering hosts a free Holiday Bazaar in Berkeley featuring local makers, food, drinks, and music. The event takes place Friday, December 4, from 3 to 8 PM. Original Event Description: ✨ The holidays are on the way! Add this festive new Holiday Bazaar to your calendar cuz ...
Hayes Valley’s 36th Annual Holiday Stroll (2026)
Friday, December 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley's 36th Annual Holiday Stroll (2026)
Join your neighbors for the Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll! Hosted by the Hayes Valley Merchants Council and the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, the event takes place Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5-8pm. Discover festive in-store events, special promotions, and plenty of holiday cheer with music, shopping, ...
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, December 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

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, December 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

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, December 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, December 4 – 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

Free 2026 Hayes Vally Holiday Stroll w/ Snowfall + Tap Dancing Trees (SF)
Friday, December 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hayes Valley
Free 2026 Hayes Vally Holiday Stroll w/ Snowfall + Tap Dancing Trees (SF)
Get ready to kick off the most magical season of the year! The Hayes Valley Merchants Council (HVMC) and the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association (HVNA) are thrilled to invite neighbors, families, and visitors from near and far to the annual Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll on ...
San Leandro’s 29th Annual Tree Lighting, Holiday Market, Train Rides & Performances
Friday, December 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Estudillo Plaza
San Leandro's 29th Annual Tree Lighting, Holiday Market, Train Rides & Performances
Downtown San Leandro invites you to the 29th Annual “It’s a Wonderful Night” holiday celebration! Ring in the holidays with the annual tree lighting, holiday performances, free photos with Santa, holiday train rides, kids zone, holiday market, holiday drinks, and more! This family-friendly event will ...
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, December 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

“Let’s Glow SF” 2026: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Fest (Opening Night Celebration)
Friday, December 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Harry Bridges Plaza
"Let's Glow SF" 2026: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Fest (Opening Night Celebration)

Let’s Glow SF, the nation’s largest free holiday projection arts festival, is lighting up downtown San Francisco once again for its sixth and brightest year yet. This all-ages, family-friendly festival runs for 10 dazzling nights from December 4-13, 2026. Experience breathtaking animated projections illuminating iconic buildings ...

SF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (Final Night of 2026)
Friday, December 4 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Events are weather-dependent. Check the observatory's stories or follow its updates for confirmation each night.
| San Francisco State University Observatory
SF State's Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (Final Night of 2026)

San Francisco State University Observatory hosts a free public open night with family-friendly astronomy talks, updates on astronomy research, and rooftop telescope observing. Programming is offered in English and Spanish, weather permitting. Located at SFSU Thornton Hall top floor Upcoming Weekly Schedule Through Dec. 4, ...

2026 Twisted Holiday Festival: 24 New Theater Performances in SF (Dec 4-20)
2026 Twisted Holiday Festival: 24 New Theater Performances in SF (Dec 4-20)
PlayGround closes out the summer season with the inaugural Twisted Holiday Festival, December 4th – December 20th, 2026, at Potrero Stage and simulcast. This three-week “fringe style” new works festival features 8 productions and 24 performances of new holiday-themed works (with a twist!) by talented ...
18th Annual “We Are Oakland” Concert for the Food Bank (2026)
Friday, December 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*There is no charge to attend. A brief donation will take place to support the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
| Trinity Lutheran Church
18th Annual "We Are Oakland" Concert for the Food Bank (2026)
Every day that we show up for each other—through small acts or large—we strengthen our community for our friends, our neighbors, and future generations. Like individual dots in a larger picture, our efforts may seem separate, but together, they make the world a better place. Join ...