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Friday, March 6, 2026

Anthony McCall's 'First Light' at SF's Fort Mason (Thru March 8)
Anthony McCall’s ‘First Light’ at SF’s Fort Mason (Thru March 8)
Friday, March 6 – 12:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free | RSVP Required (limited spots)
 | Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Before teamLab. Before Meow Wolf. Before immersive Van Gogh. There was Anthony McCall. In 1973, he created the first ‘solid light’ installation, projecting light through haze to form 3D sculptures you more...

7:00 pmFREE Oakland Black History Comedy Night 2026 (Final Weekend)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:00 pmSF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:30 pmThe Music Critic: John Malkovich with the San Francisco Symphony   $49*
*Tickets start at $49 (while supplies last)
8:00 pm“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
8:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Award-Winning Drama “M. Butterfly” Live in SF (Feb. 5-March 14)   $47*
*Normally $52. $5 off Tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAP; fees included
8:00 pm$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show   $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)   $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pmSF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)   $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
10:15 pm$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)   $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
9:00 am80th Annual Visitacion Valley Rummage Sale (SF)   FREE
10:00 amSFMOMA’s $15 Spring Admission Deal (March 2-April 17, 2026)   $15
All DayFree Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History   FREE
All DayHistory Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)   FREE
11:00 am“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)   FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
11:00 amRefresh 2026: Free Festival of Swiss Arts + Tech at SF’s Pier 17 (March 4-7)   FREE*
*Free and open to the public, please RSVP for the keynotes and guided tours of the exhibition
3:00 pm“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF   FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
4:30 pmFree Friday Happy Hour Concert in the Park Kickoff 2026   FREE
5:00 pmSouth First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)   FREE
5:00 pmFirst “Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival of 2026   FREE
5:00 pmBaukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)   FREE
5:00 pmNorth Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmSausalito Candlelight Jazz Night   $20
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pmFirst Friday Art Walk: “Now Then” Exhibit Kickoff (Santa Cruz)   FREE*
*Free to attend - All are welcome
5:00 pmWomen-Owned Business Bingo + Kickoff Event (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP encouraged. 21+
6:00 pmEB Cinéma Week: Free Cultural Film Celebration (Berkeley)   FREE
6:00 pmOakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)   FREE
6:00 pmFinal Night: Pop-up “Museum of Trash” from Lake Merritt Litter (Oakland)   FREE*
*Free
6:00 pmPrismatic City: Landmarks In Light Artist Reception + Free Pizza (SF)   FREE*
*Free, Donations Appreciated
6:00 pmSausalito Candlelight Jazz Series: An Intimate Waterfront Evening   $20*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gatsby-night-in-sausalito-tickets-1984235525872
7:00 pmSalsa and Sangria: Tropical Nights (1st Fridays)   $10*
*Food truck onsite
7:00 pmWTF Presents: Deepest Darkest Secret   $10*
*No drink minimum, no one will be turned away for a lack of funds.
7:00 pmBanff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour (Redwood City)   $32*
*General seating ticket price includes all fees
7:30 pmAstrid Kuljanic + Ben Rosenblum Trio: Transatlantic Jazz   FREE*
*FREE Community Concert
7:30 pmOnce Upon a Time Symphony Orchestra   FREE*
*Reserve tickets online
8:00 pmImmersive Spring Sound Experience: Relax + Renew (Grace Cathedral)   $28
8:00 pmAlameda’s Angels Drag Show   $10*
*10-45
8:00 pm“F*ck The Patriarchy” Cabaret at SF’s Church of Clown   $20*
*Sliding Scale
8:00 pmAlleycvt Live at The Regency Ballroom (SF)   $36.82
8:00 pmGrateful First Fridays on Haight Street   Paid Tickets*
*$25 Advance Tickets
8:00 pmFree Stand-Up Comedy Night (San Carlos)   FREE*
*Free Show!
8:00 pmOakland Critical Mass | First Friday   FREE
8:00 pmSan Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)   FREE

Saturday, March 7, 2026

SF's Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Saturday, March 7 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm | Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the popular Alcatraz Day Tour! Walk in the footsteps of notorious inmates and step inside the world-renowned Cellhouse on Alcatraz Island. The Alcatraz Day Tour by Alcatraz more...

11:00 amAnthony McCall’s ‘First Light’ at SF’s Fort Mason (Special Musical Performance)   FREE*
*Free | RSVP Required (limited spots)
7:00 pm“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pmFREE San Francisco Black History Month Comedy Festival 2026   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 40 people. Two drink minimum (non-alcoholic drinks count!)
7:00 pmFREE Oakland Black History Comedy Night 2026 (Final Weekend)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
8:00 pm“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
8:00 pm$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show   $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)   $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pmSF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)   $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
9:00 pmFree Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
10:00 pmSF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
8:30 amTry Soccer for Free: Kids Demo Day (Palo Alto)   FREE*
*Spots for the demo are limited, so secure your child's spot early!
8:45 amFree SF Kids Soccer Demos Ages 1-10 (March 7-8)   FREE*
*Spots for the demo are limited, so secure your child's spot early!
9:30 amFree “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:30 amFree de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
10:00 amFree Disabilities Resource Fair + Community Meet-Up (Walnut Creek)   FREE*
*Free event for all ages
10:00 am4th Annual Blood Drive w/ Free Gift Bags (Campbell)   FREE
10:00 amSolarpunkification 2026: SF’s 3-Day Fest of Art + Music (March 6-8)   FREE*
*Most events free, but some workshops are $40
10:00 amSFMOMA’s $15 Spring Admission Deal (March 2-April 17, 2026)   $15
10:00 amFree Singalong Saturdays in the Park (SF)   FREE*
*Free
10:00 am2026 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (March 7-8)   FREE
10:00 am“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area   FREE
10:00 amWomen’s Day 2026 Celebration w/ Breakfast + Live Music (SF)   $25*
*Continental breakfast, live performances, guest speaker, gift basket raffles!
10:00 amBay Area Stamp Fest 2026 (San Jose)   FREE*
*Free entrance & parking during event
All DayBank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)   FREE*
*Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
11:00 amNorth Beach Cleanup w/ Free Food for Volunteers (SF)   FREE*
*Sign up free on this Mobilize registration page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757465/
11:00 amRefresh 2026: Free Festival of Swiss Arts + Tech at Pier 17 (SF)   FREE*
*Free and open to the public, please RSVP for the keynotes and guided tours of the exhibition
11:00 am2026 “FOG Holi” Festival of Colors (Fremont)   $5*
*Early Bird $5
11:00 amSupercar Showcase w/ 50+ Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens (Sunnyvale)   FREE
11:00 am“No Coward Soul” Art Show Opening Night (SF)   FREE
11:00 amFiesta Saturday: Free Latin Music + Beer Specials (Plank)   FREE
11:30 amLatin Beats + Food Trucks (San Jose Flea Market)   $3*
*$10 parking, or $3 walk in admission
12:30 pmNike Missile Site Open House & Storytelling | Marin Headlands   FREE
1:00 pm2026 Non Stop Bhangra’s Holi Festival Of Colors (Oakland)   $25*
*Early Bird $25 | GA $30 | Door $35 | Toddlers 3 & under FREE
2:00 pmNature’s Delights: Community Artist Reception   FREE*
*Free admission, no restrictions.
2:00 pmShakuhachi Concert inside Japanese Tea Garden (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free admission for San Francisco residents with valid ID. otherwise entry is $18 for adults
2:00 pmFree Intro to Go: Beginner Workshop (SF Main Library)   FREE
2:00 pmNature’s Delights: Community Exhibition and Artist Reception   FREE*
*Free admission, no restrictions.
2:30 pm2nd Annual GrannyCon: Bingo Scavenger Hunt (Alameda)   $54.99*
*Bingo-style scavenger hunt on Park Street from 2:30-6pm followed by an afterparty nearby from 6-8pm
3:00 pmRare Tour of Iconic ’70s + ’80s “Record Plant” Studios (Sausalito)   $45*
*This is a benefit for building houses through Habitat for Humanity.
3:00 pmChinatown Cleanup w/ Free Food for Volunteers (SF)   FREE*
*Sign up free on this Mobilize registration page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756117/
4:00 pm3 Art Exhibitions Opening: Free Reception + Refreshments (Morgan Hill)   FREE*
*FREE and open to the public
5:00 pmFree Solo Art Show: Dylan Bartolini-Volk’s Abstracts (SF)   FREE*
*ART SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
5:15 pmSF’s 2026 Chinese New Year Parade (Full Details + Parade Route)   FREE*
*Free to watch (standing room or bring your chair); official parade bleacher seats start at $48
5:30 pmMadelyn Sonoma: Songs + Stories of Change (Oakland)   
6:00 pmFree Art Opening: March Forward Exhibit at Punk Majesty (SF)   FREE
6:00 pmJeff Mills Live Scoring ‘Metropolis Metropolis’ (Palace of Fine Arts)   Paid Tickets
6:30 pmMystery Train 50th Anniversary Celebration (Oakland)   $27.24
7:00 pm“50 & Fabulous” Party (South SF)   $45
7:00 pmCoalition DJs Bay Area New Music Showcase (Berkeley)   $10
7:30 pmSunol Repertory Theatre “Too Many Ghosts”   $20
8:00 pmRave Gone Wrong: Escape Room + Thriller Experience (Fremont)   $25*
*Use promo code FunCheap25 for $50 off tickets on Saturday March 7th
8:00 pmBrain Fog Live (Pacifica)   FREE*
*No cover