Upcoming Events

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Monday, April 28, 2025

SF's Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Monday, April 28 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm | Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing

Walk in the footsteps of notorious inmates and step inside the world-renowned Cellhouse on Alcatraz Island. The Alcatraz Day Tour by Alcatraz City Cruises offers a deep dive into the island’s layered history—from its days more...

6:00 pmFree Warriors Game 4 NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF’s The Function (Happy Hour All Game)   FREE
7:00 pmOakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:00 pmFree “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)   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
7:00 pmMonday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)   FREE*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
5:00 pmChess Night at Barebottle Brewery   FREE*
*Please support the venue by buying something to eat, drink, or take home for later
5:30 pmGolden State Warriors vs. Houston: Free 2025 NBA Playoffs Outdoor Watch Party (Thrive City)   FREE*
*RSVP for priority entry. Eventbrite registration is highly recommended and will receive priority access to the event. If the event is sold out, limited walkup registrations may be available on a first-come, first-served basis day of the event until capacity is reached or until tip-off.
7:00 pmMagic at the Enchante: A Close-Up Illusion Show   $45*
*The venue seats 10 and every seat is a front-row seat
7:00 pmCANCELED: SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)   FREE
7:30 pmThe Marsh’s Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)   FREE*
*Everything is FREE. But feel FREE to make a donation through our tip jar to support and sustain The Marsh and MarshStream performers.
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
8:00 pmMogwai   $45.88

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

SF's Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Tuesday, April 29 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm | Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing

Walk in the footsteps of notorious inmates and step inside the world-renowned Cellhouse on Alcatraz Island. The Alcatraz Day Tour by Alcatraz City Cruises offers a deep dive into the island’s layered history—from its days more...

7:00 pmSF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)   FREE*
*RSVP Required.
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
12:00 pmThrive City’s Free “Live Music Lunch Series” + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)   FREE
12:00 pmDrag Bingo Brunch   FREE
5:30 pmDivine Sips: A Roots Divino Tasting Experience   FREE
5:30 pm“Well-Crafted” Free Art Workshop at Saluhall (SF)   FREE
5:30 pmWell-Crafted: Jesmonite Art at Saluhall   FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/well-crafted-jesmonite-art-at-saluhall-tickets-1300113266779?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
6:30 pmMaintaining Healthy Landscapes   FREE
7:00 pmJazz at the Make-Out: Evangelista Quintet (Album Release), Bafus/Raskin/Johnston Trio   FREE*
*No Cover/Donations Accepted
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2


Wednesday, April 30, 2025

“Dining Out For Life” Bay Area 2025
“Dining Out For Life” Bay Area 2025
Wednesday, April 30 – 8:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Participation requires dining at a participating restaurant
 | Participating San Francisco Restaurants

For the first time, Dining Out For Life Bay Area will be hosted by and benefit San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Project Open Hand. On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, dine out at more...

8:40 amSF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse   $47.95
4:15 pmFree Warriors Game 5 NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF’s The Function (Happy Hour All Game)   FREE
4:30 pmWhite Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
7:00 pm“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
7:30 pm30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 – May 11)   $26*
*Get 30% off tickets w/ secret code FUN30 at nctcsf.org - Promo code is valid on all tickets except already-discounted tickets for students/educators/seniors/veterans.
8:00 pm$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
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
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 am“Franco, Marttila, Regalado: Tres Flores” at Precita Eyes Gallery (April 30-May 30)   FREE*
*RSVP recommended
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
12:00 pmKCSM Jazz Appreciation Celebration: Free Festival (San Mateo)   FREE*
*FREE - FREE Parking
3:00 pmCastro Farmers’ Market 2025 (Every Wednesday)   FREE
4:00 pmDia de los Ninos (Colma)   FREE*
*RSVP preferred
4:00 pmFree “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday” at Golden Gate Park   FREE
4:30 pmGolden State Warriors vs. Houston: Game 5 (Free 2025 NBA Playoffs Outdoor Watch Party at Thrive City)   FREE*
*RSVP for priority entry. Eventbrite registration is highly recommended and will receive priority access to the event. If the event is sold out, limited walkup registrations may be available on a first-come, first-served basis day of the event until capacity is reached or until tip-off.
4:30 pmBook Lecture at UC Berkeley: How Local Organizations Shape US Education   FREE*
*RSVP requested: bit.ly/subtlewebslaunch
5:00 pmFree “Cardio Dance Wednesdays” Outdoor Fitness Class at SF’s Union Square (Spring 2025)   FREE
5:00 pmGeorgian Food & Wine Dinner   $120*
*Includes 4 wine tastings plus all food
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
All DaySan Francisco International Arts Festival 2025 (April 30 – May 11)   FREE*
*Some events are free, but most have ticket prices that range from $20-50
7:00 pmGreen Shoot Production: In the Name of the Son   $35*
*Advance purchase: $35 Door: $40
7:00 pmLegendary MTV Comedian “Tom Green” at Bimbo’s 365 Club (SF)   $48.88
7:00 pmBig Brain Lectures: The Science of Confidence: How Much is Too Much?   $10*
*Please read the event description in our lu.ma to learn about our ticket structure!
7:00 pmWelcome To Our House   FREE*
*RSVP required
7:00 pmEpic Comedy at The Faight Collective   $15*
*$15 pre-sale / $20 at the door (Get $5 off pre-sale tickets with code: READYFORRUDOLPH)
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
7:30 pm“Mamma Mia” ABBA’s Epic Broadway Musical Comes to SF (Apr. 30 – May 11)   $55*
*Tickets can be found at broadwaysf.com.
7:30 pm“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)   FREE
8:00 pmGalactic Comedy Showcase   $8*
*No drink minimum!
8:00 pmThe Laugh Asylum Comedy Showcase   FREE

Thursday, May 1, 2025

"First Thursdays" Live Music at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
“First Thursdays” Live Music at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Thursday, May 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
 | The Village at San Antonio Center

On May 1st from 6-8pm, experience the vibrant fusion of jazz, swing, and Latin rhythms with Americano Social Club. Their infectious grooves will have you dancing all night long. Grab your lawn more...

7:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Tony Award-Winning “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at SF Playhouse (May 1-June 21)   $47*
*$5 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pmFree “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
8:30 pm$10 Tix: “Petals & Punchlines” SF’s Spring Stand-Up Comedy Showcase (2025)   $10*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets
11:00 amMeet AI Spokesperson and Attend Free AI Video Workshop at Sparknify Press Event   FREE*
*Free admission but pre-registration required for entrance. Register on event website.
11:00 amFree First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum   FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
12:00 pmSF’s Free “Asia Music Day” All-Day Concert in the Plaza (Civic Center)   FREE
12:30 pmSF Opera’s Free “Bohème Out of the Box” Performance (San Ramon)   FREE*
*RSVP: https://www.sfopera.com/seasons/opera-out-of-the-box/san-ramon-0501/
12:30 pmSan Francisco Opera “Bohème Out of the Box” (City Center Bishop Ranch)   FREE*
*FREE
1:00 pmSFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals   FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
1:00 pmBowling: Throwback Thursdays ($40/Hour for Lane Up to 5 People)   $40*
*$40 per lane per hour, for a maximum of 5 bowlers. Bowling shoe rental is $6 per person. Reservations are recommended.
5:30 pmSF’s Market Street “Pack Walk” Dog Event (First Thursdays)   FREE*
*Free, first 50 to RSVP via Eventbrite and attend will also receive a $50 Chewy gift card!
6:00 pmComedy Show at The Ameswell Hotel (Mountain View)   FREE*
*Outstanding Dinner and Drinks Available Onsite. Make it a date night!
6:00 pmLive Music, First Thursdays at The Village at San Antonio Center   FREE
7:00 pmShop Basics at Ace Makerspace (Oakland)   Paid Tickets*
*You must RSVP/purchase tickets through the ace makerspace website: https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/shop-basics-5-1-25/
7:00 pm“Upbeat” WSPA Tap Production w/ CTP 2025   $45
7:00 pmSelect Thine Own Journey… In Space   $35
7:30 pm3-time Grammy Winner: Cécile McLorin Salvant at SFJAZZ (May 1-3)   $40
7:30 pmMatt Ruby Stand-Up Comedy   $30
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!

Friday, May 2, 2025

SF's "Slavic Festival" 2025: A Slavic Heart & Soul Celebration (May 2-3)
SF’s “Slavic Festival” 2025: A Slavic Heart & Soul Celebration (May 2-3)
Friday, May 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: $17.85*
*$17.85 All-day GA (fees included), Children under 13 are free. $12.51 for seniors and students (fees included)
 | 2460 Sutter Street

A Celebration of Slavic Heart and Soul! Join us for San Francisco’s two-day Slavic Festival on May 2-3, 2025 held in a historic venue on Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights. You’ll more...

7:00 pmSF’s “Music City” Friday Night 2025: Free Pop-Up Comedy Takeover (May 2)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people
7:00 pmLaugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)   FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
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 pmFree “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pmSan Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)   FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmFREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:30 pmIcon Superstar “Joan Crawford” Biographical Play in SF (May 2-18)   $39*
*$39 GA Early bird and $49 GA evening performance tickets, $39 Matinee Performance tickets, $29 early bird Matinee
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
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
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
10:15 pm$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)   $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
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
9:30 amBurlingame’s Huge Two Day Spring Rummage Sale (May 2-3)   FREE
All DayHistory Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)   FREE
10:00 amThrive City “Little Bears” Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)   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
4:00 pmMosabi Leaf Lard Pop-Up: A Taste of Tradition   FREE
4:30 pmFriday Happy Hour “Language of the Birds” at Golden Gate Park Bandshell   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s Slavic Festival 2025 (May 2-3)   $15*
*$15, $10 senior/student admission. Free for children under 13
5:00 pmSouth First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)   FREE
5:00 pmBrand New Night Market in East Bay   FREE
5:00 pmFirst Friday Nights at CuriOdyssey   $22.95*
*Discounts available for children, seniors, and Museums for All