Upcoming Events

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

SF's "Inner Sunset Flea Market" 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
Sunday, July 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
 | Inner Sunset

The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to more...

12:00 pmSF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026   FREE
6:00 pm“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:00 pm“Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Berkeley)   $20*
*Normally $25 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
7:00 pmFree Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF   FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
10:00 amFree 2026 Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival (July 12-13)   FREE
10:00 am2 Blocks of Vintage + Makers: Inner Sunset Flea Market (2026)   FREE*
*Free
10:00 am2026 Clay & Glass Festival: Live Art Demos + Pottery Throwdown (Palo Alto)   FREE*
*Free
10:00 amSummer Vintage Market: 30 Dealers, Music + Beer Garden (Lafayette)   FREE*
*Free Admission
11:00 amFree Author Talk: Kate Washington’s “Midstream” Memoir (Corte Madera)   FREE
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 amPetaluma Art & Garden Fest: 100+ Artists, Tastes + Family Fun (2026)   FREE*
*Tasting tickets are available for adult beverage, but entrance is free
11:00 amFree Hoya Plant Party: 6th Annual BAHniversary (San Mateo)   FREE*
*Free and Open to the Public
11:00 amFree Studio Friends Makers Market: Local Art, Ceramics + DJ Music (SF)   FREE*
*Free Event All Day
11:00 amFuture of Us Festival 2026: 50+ Free Events in SF (July 4-12)   FREE
12:00 pmAlameda Landing Announces Summer Crafternoon (2026)   FREE
12:00 pmDowntown Pleasant Hill Announces Summer Crafternoon
(2026)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s Free 6-Hour “Ferry Fest” 2026: Concerts, Art + DJs (Ferry Building)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP.
12:00 pm“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)   FREE*
*All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.
1:00 pmPacific Feats Festival 2026 at SF’s Palace of Fine Arts (July 11-12)   $43.60*
*Early Bird general admission per day. $76.65 Early Bird Weekend Pass. Limited anniversary giveaways for first 100 and 250 ticket buyers; prices increase after lineup announcement.
1:00 pmFree SF Hash Week: Live Rosin Drops, Dabs + Art Show (2026)   FREE*
*RSVP NOW
1:00 pmFree Open Mic Night: All Musicians + Singers Welcome (SF)   FREE*
*Free and open to all
1:00 pmSundays in the Plaza: Live Americana w/ Laura Benitez (Healdsburg)   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Band’s Free ‘Disney Magic’ Symphony in the Park   FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
1:00 pmWorkshop: Climate Communication; Emotions & Actions (SF Public Library)   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
1:00 pmFree Concerts at the Lake: 35-Piece Oakland Municipal Band (2026)   FREE
1:00 pmFree Author Talk: John Adler’s “Second Chance” Book Launch (Corte Madera)   FREE
1:00 pmNihonmachi Street Fair’s Jtown Funk Pop-Up   FREE
1:30 pmSF’s “2nd Sundays” East Bay DRUMMM Circle (July 12-Dec. 13)   $10
2:00 pmAdventure Time: Figure Drawing   $30
2:00 pmSF’s 2026 Shakespeare in the Trash: Bard Goes Rubbish   FREE
2:00 pmCrawfish Boil and Free Zydeco Show (SF)   FREE*
*Live Music from 2-8 is free. Pre-order crawfish at the ticket link
2:00 pmAnime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF   FREE
2:00 pmEthnic Studies for Adults: An Introduction (Free Online Class)   FREE*
*Free ticket that you reserve on Eventbrite link, donation suggested to People's Programs in Oakland
2:00 pmFree Filipino Rondalla Concert: Musikang Kalipay + Dance (Oakland)   FREE*
*This event is free with registration. Donation is optional ($10-30)
3:00 pm“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
4:00 pmFinal Villa Chaos: Love Island USA Season Finale Watch Party (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP via Partiful
4:00 pm“Every Body Moves” Street Dance Class + DJ party (The Future of Us Festival)   $3
4:00 pmFree Mac Barnett Talk: The Power of Storytelling for Kids (Corte Madera)   FREE
5:00 pmNYC Jazz Stories + Standards: Charles Chen Quartet (Oakland)   $30
7:00 pmEast Bay Speed Dating for 30s/40s (Walnut Creek)   $30

Monday, July 13, 2026

Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Monday, July 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
 | The Function

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a more...

7:00 pmOakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
4:00 pmWalnut Creek’s 2026 Int’l Choral Festival (Golden Gate Choral Fest)   $15*
*Kids under 5 FREE
5:00 pmArtist Talk: Mat McGrath & Ted Barrow   FREE
6:00 pmSF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)   FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
6:30 pmCyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.   FREE
7:00 pm“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
7:00 pmIntro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | Berkeley   FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+


Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39's Outdoor Screen (June 12 - July 19)
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Tuesday, July 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39

The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the more...

12:30 pm“Poetic Tuesdays” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026   FREE
4:30 pmSF’s “Bastille on Belden” French Block Party 2026   FREE*
*Free to attend, but we encourage attendees to frequent the restaurants along Belden Place.
7:00 pmOakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:30 pm$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge
7:30 pmFree SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)   FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
7:30 amSan Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am. Free for SF residents daily
11:00 amFree Youth Circus Shows: Stilt Dancing, Juggling + More (Oakland)   FREE*
*https://PrescottCircusSummerShows.eventbrite.com
12:00 pmPeople in Plazas: Accords Internationaux (French Cafe and Chanson)   FREE
12:00 pmPeople in Plazas: Jazz / R&B Concert | SF   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)   FREE
3:00 pmFree Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena “Tipsy Tuesdays” (SF)   FREE
5:30 pmEncrypting to a Mathematical Fact   FREE*
*Registration is required: https://simons.berkeley.edu/registration-theoretically-speaking-sanjam-garg. This is an in person–only event, and will not be livestreamed. Seating is first come, first served. Please fill out a registration form for each attendee.
6:00 pmTuesdays in the Plaza: Free Country Rock + Local Eats (Healdsburg)   FREE
6:30 pmFind Your People: ADHDinner Club Community Meetup (SF)   Paid Tickets
6:30 pmParis of the West: French Gold Rush Stories + Wine for Bastille Day (SF)   FREE*
*Tickets are free. Donations always appreciated!
7:00 pmConundrum Chronicles: Audience-Judged Story Slam (SF)   $10*
*Sliding Scale
7:00 pmThe Plunge Book Talk: Cold Water + Human Endurance w/ Chris Ballard (SF)   FREE*
*Please RSVP
7:00 pm“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam   FREE*
*buy coffee or food from the shop
7:30 pmStand-Up Comedy Show: “Secret Sauce Comedy”   FREE*
*Free Show!
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39's Outdoor Screen (June 12 - July 19)
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Wednesday, July 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39

The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the more...

4:30 pm$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
7:30 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Comedy Allstars)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes early for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
7:30 pmFREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)   FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
5:30 am“Dawn Chorus” Listening Party: Hear Tilden’s Birds Through Pro Field-Recording Gear (Berekeley)   $40*
*$40 - $80 sliding scale.
9:00 amSing Along w/ Puppets: Old MacDonald’s Farm Musical (SF)   $20*
*EBT discounted tickets ($5), email the Box Office - boxoffice@playtheatreco.org. Children under 1 are FREE.
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
10:00 amWomen in AI Breakfast + Panel   FREE
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
11:00 am“Biblio Bistro” Farmers’ Market Cooking School | UN Plaza   FREE
11:00 amSummer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color   FREE
12:00 pmPeople in Plazas: The Graham Central Station Rhythm Section | SF   FREE
12:00 pmPeople in Plazas: The Nova Jazz Quartet | SF   FREE
2:00 pmExplore Symmetry: Free Graphite + Oil Pastel Art Workshop (SF)   FREE*
*Free RSVP
5:30 pmAmerican Patchwork: The Making of the People’s Bicentennial Quilt   $15*
*Admission is $15 or free for Museum members
6:00 pm2026 Election Volunteer Kickoff: Join the League of Women Voters (SF)   FREE
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
7:00 pm“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
7:00 pmDecoding the Magnetic Interstellar Medium   FREE
7:00 pmOut on the Air: The Bay Area’s LGBTQ Radio Legacy Live (SF)   FREE*
*Please RSVP
7:00 pmFree Narcan Training + Drag Show Fundraiser w/ Ella Gunt (Oakland)   FREE*
*Totally Free!
7:30 pmWood Street: Oakland Unhoused Documentary + Q&A (Grand Lake Theater)   $15*
*Tickets Available on Grand Lake Website

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Lunchtime Concert w/ La Gente SF (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Lunchtime Concert w/ La Gente SF (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, July 16 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens

Thu, Jul 16 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA As his band’s name suggests, Rafael Sarria Bustamante created LA GENTE SF as a vehicle more...

5:00 pmFree Mission District Fair: Third Thursdays on Treat w/ Games, Music + Food (SF)   FREE*
*donation to local nonprofit organization possible at event
7:00 pmOakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:30 pmFree HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)   FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person