Wednesday, August 19
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, August 19 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
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)
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)
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
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 ...
Beats, Brews & Vines Free Downtown Millbrae Festival
Thursday, August 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae
Spend your summer nights in Downtown Millbrae at Beats, Brews & Vines, a free outdoor concert series featuring live music, local food, and refreshing drinks! Join us every third Thursday from August through October, 6:00–8:00 PM, at Broadway & Hillcrest. 2026 Beats, Brews & Vines ...
Town of Colma Free Summer Concert Series
Thursday, August 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Colma Community Center
We’re excited to bring back the Summer Concert Series. Join us in August for three evenings of great music and entertainment. We will gather in the grass area at the Colma Community Center located at 1520 Hillside Blvd. from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Bring your lawn ...Every Thursday
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again
Thursday, August 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, a San Francisco landmark since 1915, continues its monthly speaker series, Making History Fun Again, designed to celebrate the city’s legendary past through lively storytelling, fascinating personalities, and unforgettable local history.
For the August 20 speaker presentation, The Clift Hotel is ...
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Time: 9pm to 12am, Celebrating 20 years in May 2023 (currently 19 years strong). Instagram: @16thmission. For 18 years, this outdoor “open mic-without-a-mic” has welcomed poets, musicians, emcees, comedy, and everything in between. In the best of San Francisco tradition, everyone is welcome, ...Every Thursday
Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom’s Up)
Thursdays Karaoke Night @ BOTTOM’S UP4704 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94112Thursdays, 10PM – 2AM21+Every Thursday
Friday, August 21
SF’s Thrilling New Play “R.O.I. (Return on Investment)” (Aug. 6-Sept. 6)
In this bold new San Francisco Playhouse production, May Lee is a rising venture capitalist on the verge of becoming the youngest partner at her firm, if she can land a career-defining deal. Then she meets Willa McGovern, a brilliant young scientist with an idea ...
$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)
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)
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)
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
Free Coffee Concert: Versailles Court Music + Pastries (One Sansome)
Friday, August 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | The Conservatory at One Sansome
Escape the daily grind and treat your ears (and taste buds) at Philharmonia Baroque’s Coffee Concerts—a free monthly series of hour-long musical performances in the heart of San Francisco.
Step into the refined world of the French royal court with a delightful morning of music by ...
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 ...
20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Music on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Friday
Saturday, August 22
SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)
Max out your ski or snowboarding skills with House of Air’s Adult Slopestyle Workshop – designed to push your limits in a controlled, high-energy environment. Beginners and seasoned free skiers and boarders alike will make rapid improvement with our expert instruction and guidance. In this ...
Rockridge Free “Rock-N-Stroll” w/ 20+ Bands, 50+ Local Artists (2026)
Art Bazaar with over 50 Local Artists • 20+ Street Performances from Local Bands • Pop Ups • Tastings • Offers & More
Discover one of Oakland’s most unique neighborhood celebrations during Rock-N-Stroll in the Rockridge District. Stroll a mile of College Avenue and its side ...
Summer of Love at PIER 39 (Aug. 22-23)
Saturday, August 22 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Celebrate the Summer of Love at PIER 39 with two days of FREE live music, iconic waterfront views, and peace and love inspired experiences. Browse Grateful Dead & Summer of Love memorabilia, enjoy interactive activities, discover special offers throughout The PIER, and support a great cause. See unique Grateful Dead & Summer of Love memorabilia and shop themed ...
$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)
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)
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 ...
San Jose Cactus and Succulent Fair 2026 (Aug. 21-23)
The Cactus and Succulent Society of San Jose invites you to our 2026 Summer Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale at Peterson Middle School in Sunnyvale, California!
Don’t miss one of Northern California’s biggest cactus and succulent events of the year! Explore an incredible selection of ...
SF’s Gold Rush Days Festvial: Singing, Panning + Feasting at Pier 35 (Aug 22-23)
Saturday, August 22 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: $40 | Pier 35
Join us as we re-live the rip-roaring, singing, dancing, flim-flam peddling, gold-panning, gambling, feasting, blazing, early days of the city built on GOLD! When: August 22 & 23, 2026, 10:00am – 6:00pm Where: Pier 35, along the Embarcadero, San Francisco Presented by Red Barn Productions ...
Student Discount Day: 15% Off Back-to-School Shopping (Buffalo Exchange)
Back to school shopping breaking the bank? Get everything you need to start the new semester in style at Buffalo Exchange! Receive 15% off your entire purchase at all Buffalo Exchange locations (including the Buffalo Outlets!) on Saturday, 8/22. To get the deal, just show ...
“Toast to The Trails” Summer Wine Fest (Gilroy)
Toast to the trails and celebrate 8 years of outdoor equity with Saved By Nature!
We’re taking over the gorgeous, eclectic outdoor vineyard at Satori Cellars in Gilroy for a beautiful afternoon of community, wine, and wildlife. This is the perfect summer weekend plan for a ...
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
SF’s Free OMI Black Book Fair + Back-to-School Bash: Free Books and Art (2026)
OMI Cultural Participation Project invites the general public to “Don’t Disturb This Groove: An Inter-Generational Black Book Fair & Back-to-School Experience”.
This isn’t just an event. It’s a movement, a vibe, and a glimpse into the future we create together.
Welcome to a space where Black stories ...
