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Things to do on a Rainy Weekend in San Francisco

Stay dry with a whole weekend of fun things to do indoors
By - posted 2/3/2015 No Comment

Photo Credit: Navid Baraty

We all knew that this warm and sunny January we’ve enjoyed had to end sometime…  Rain is predicted all weekend starting Thursday. Welcome back, nasty, rainy and cold San Francisco weather!

Outdoor Blues
Sure, that means it’s probably not going to be a great weekend to go to Golden Gate Park or Dolores Park… but don’t let all this meh ruin your weekend – there’s plenty of fun stuff for you do to that allows you to escape the great outdoors.

From Thursday through Sunday we’ve got 20 ideas of cheap and free things to do. Got any to add? Leave us a comment below!


Saturday, October 24

Paramount Theatre Public Tour
Saturday, October 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Acceptable methods of payment are debit or credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
 | Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre Public Tour
Public tours of the Paramount Theatre are typically given on Saturdays, excluding holidays, holiday weekends and some event days. Our guided tours provide a full and informative view of the theatre. Tours are interactive in nature and run approximately 90 minutes. Please Note: Due to their ...
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Wednesday, October 28

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, October 28 – 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

> See more events for October 28

Thursday, October 29

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, October 29 – 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

> See more events for October 29

Saturday, October 31

Classic 1931 “Frankenstein” 35mm Movie + Live Organ on Halloween (Paramount Theatre)
Saturday, October 31 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*All Movie Classics tickets are $10.00 per person, includes $4.00 restoration fee. All ages require a ticket, no children under 2 years.
 | Paramount Theatre
Classic 1931 “Frankenstein” 35mm Movie + Live Organ on Halloween (Paramount Theatre)
1931 | Rated NA | 1 hr 10m | 35 mm Starring: Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff Directed By: James Whale Based on Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein tells the tale of Henry Frankenstein, a scientist obsessed with creating human life using body parts from the recently deceased. He succeeds, ...
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Tuesday, November 3

First Tuesday “Free Play” Arcade Game Night at The Detour (SF)
Tuesday, November 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free to play with purchase from the bar. All arcade games are typically free and usually two pinball machines are free
 | The Detour
First Tuesday "Free Play" Arcade Game Night at The Detour (SF)
On the 1st Tuesday of every month enjoy all of our arcade games for free with a food or beverage purchase.  Get here early before it gets busy since it’s the best night in town!  21+ event.   Located in the heart of the vibrant Castro district ...
> See more events for November 3

Wednesday, November 4

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, November 4 – 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

SFDanceworks Season 9 Performance
Wednesday, November 4 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $36*
*Use code: SFDW9 for 10% off tickets!
 | Z Space Theater
SFDanceworks Season 9 Performance
SFDanceworks returns to Z Space for Season 9 with a dynamic program celebrating the legacy of modern dance and bold contemporary voices. Featuring three solos by Merce Cunningham, world premieres by Jermaine Maurice Spivey and longtime collaborator Brett Conway, and the return of Yin’s A ...
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Thursday, November 5

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, November 5 – 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

> See more events for November 5

Saturday, November 7

Paramount Theatre Public Tour
Saturday, November 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Acceptable methods of payment are debit or credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
 | Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre Public Tour
Public tours of the Paramount Theatre are typically given on Saturdays, excluding holidays, holiday weekends and some event days. Our guided tours provide a full and informative view of the theatre. Tours are interactive in nature and run approximately 90 minutes. Please Note: Due to their ...
> See more events for November 7

Wednesday, November 11

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, November 11 – 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

> See more events for November 11

Thursday, November 12

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, November 12 – 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

> See more events for November 12

Saturday, November 14

Paramount Theatre Public Tour
Saturday, November 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Acceptable methods of payment are debit or credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
 | Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre Public Tour
Public tours of the Paramount Theatre are typically given on Saturdays, excluding holidays, holiday weekends and some event days. Our guided tours provide a full and informative view of the theatre. Tours are interactive in nature and run approximately 90 minutes. Please Note: Due to their ...
> See more events for November 14

Sunday, November 15

Lady Bushra’s Queer Comedy Night in a Romance Bookstore (SF)
Sunday, November 15 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*RSVP required!
 | The Love Potion Library
Lady Bushra’s Queer Comedy Night in a Romance Bookstore (SF)
The Love Potion Library is a cozy romance bookstore in the Castro, and what better location for a (mostly) queer comedy show?​ ​See mostly queer BBC and NYtimes featured-comics without leaving the Gayborhood 🥰! ​ HEADLINER LADY BUSHRA ...
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Wednesday, November 18

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, November 18 – 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

> See more events for November 18

Thursday, November 19

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, November 19 – 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

> See more events for November 19

Thursday, November 26

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, November 26 – 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

> See more events for November 26

Wednesday, December 2

The Hard Bop Collective At Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club
Wednesday, December 2 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 – $30 at the door
 | Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club
The Hard Bop Collective At Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club
The Hard Bop Collective @ Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio ARTISTS Daniel Casares - tenor sax Matt Clark - piano Tomoko Funaki - bass Austin Harris - drums The Hard Bop Collective was formed in 2011 to make energetic, swinging music with a strong sense of tradition accessible and fun for the ...
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Thursday, December 3

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, December 3 – 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

> See more events for December 3

Wednesday, December 9

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty
Wednesday, December 9 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Adult $15, Senior/Student $7.50, EBT $7.50
 | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty
See director Med Hondo’s cinematic reimagining of an entire people’s history of resistance and struggle that investigates more than three centuries of imperialist oppression in this musical drama. Enjoy the film and free snacks, hand-picked by the series curator. Come early or stay late to visit ...
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Thursday, December 10

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, December 10 – 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

> See more events for December 10

Thursday, December 17

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, December 17 – 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

> See more events for December 17

Thursday, December 24

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, December 24 – 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

> See more events for December 24

Thursday, December 31

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, December 31 – 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

> See more events for December 31