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Friday, October 7, 2022

"Into View: Bernice Bing" Opening Day at Asian Art Museum (SF)
“Into View: Bernice Bing” Opening Day at Asian Art Museum (SF)
Cost: $20*
*- $20 for adults - $10 on Thursday nights (after 5pm) - Free first Sundays
 | Asian Art Museum

Discover the life and career of modern artist Bernice “Bingo” Bing (1936–1998), a San Francisco original. Into View: Bernice Bing reveals the evolution of Bing’s remarkable practice and shows how her more...

11:00 am“Angela Davis–Seize The Time” Brand New Exhibition at OMCA (Opens October 7th)   $25*
*OMCA offers free First Sundays every month, and "Angela Davis" special exhibition tickets are $6. Children 12 and under always receive free admission. Discounts available for students, seniors, and people with disabilities
5:00 pm“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Fall Block Party + DJs (Oakland)   FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Ages 12 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
6:00 pm$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back (Oct. 7-Nov. 5)   $10 Off*
*$10-$15 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
6:30 pm“Winchester Mystery House” 2022 Halloween Haunt (Sept. 30 – Oct. 31)   $64.99*
*Value nights start at $64.99 ($5 off). Normal nights start at $69.99. Tickets holders receive access to the indoor haunt and outdoor show featuring sideshow entertainers, games, food, and the Spookeasy Bar
7:00 pm“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2022)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (normally $15-20)
7:00 pmSF’s Friday Speakeasy Comedy Night   $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets start at $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP. There is a two drink minimum
7:00 pmFREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2022)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pmSF’s Oktoberfest Beer & Comedy Festival 2022 (Speakeasy Brewery)   FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
All DayHistory Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)   FREE
10:00 amWalnut Creek Bead & Design Show (Oct. 7-9)   FREE*
*Free admission for Funcheap users, use code OCT107 online or at the door. - $8 online or $10 at the door
11:00 am“Parade of Ships” Under Golden Gate Bridge (Fleet Week 2022)   FREE
11:00 amContemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)   FREE
11:00 am2022 “California Seaweed Festival” in Tiburon (Oct. 7-8)   FREE*
*All Day Free! - We are a non-profit
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
12:00 pmRooftop “Lunchbox Music at the Park” at Salesforce Park (SF)   FREE*
*Free for all
12:00 pmFleet Week 2022: Blue Angels Airshow + Full Schedule (Friday)   FREE
12:00 pmKickit365 Soccer Watch Party: USWNT vs England (SF Athletic Club)   FREE
12:30 pmRooftop Vinyasa Yoga at Salesforce Park (SF)   FREE*
*Fe for all
2:00 pmHidden SF Walking Tour (SoMa)   FREE*
*Free, but can be canceled due to rain
4:00 pmZoppé Italian Family Circus 2022 (Redwood City)   $10*
*$10-$24 for Youth (Ages 2-12) and $15-$29 for Adults (13+) Front row (All ages) $20-$34
5:00 pmSouth First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)   FREE
5:00 pm“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival   FREE
5:00 pm“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party (2022)   FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pmNorth Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmBART’s Free Outdoor Concert Series (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmDrake’s First Friday (San Leandro)   FREE
6:00 pm36th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition (Opening Night Reception)   FREE*
*Admission to Opening Night Reception is FREE; no-host bar raises funds for the Emeryville Youth Art Program.
6:00 pmSOMArts’ First In-Person Día de Los Muertos Celebration Since 2019   FREE*
*Free and all ages, $10 suggested donation
6:00 pmHayes Valley’s Fall 2022 Outdoor Film Festival at Proxy (Sept. 23-Oct. 21)   FREE*
*all events are free and open to the public - come as you are and bring you'r friends! food and beverages will be available onsite for purchase
6:00 pmSan Jose First Friday: New Ballet Season Preview   FREE*
*Free
6:30 pmStand Up Comedy Night at East Cut Crossing (SF)   FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-at-the-crossing-a-night-filled-with-laughter-and-drinks-and-more-tickets-352094844157
6:30 pmSF’s Free Friday Outdoor Movies In McCoppin is Back for 2022 (Oct. 7-28)   FREE*
*Completely Free
7:00 pmBlind Scream’s Haunted House at Santa Rosa (Oct.7-31)   $25
7:00 pmWeekly Trivia Night at Mission Bowling Club   FREE*
*Free event! Tip your Trivia Host!
7:00 pm“HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF)   $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
7:00 pmBay Area SHARKtober Party w/ Surf Metal Band + Shark Lectures (Pacifica)   FREE
7:00 pmGrand National Rodeo 2022 at Cow Palace (Oct.7-8)   $15*
*Box office opens at 4pm on both days
7:00 pm“Bringing Nature Home to California” Presentation w/ Free Gift Bag (Kensington)   FREE*
*Free admission. Go to the website & pre-register to receive a gift bag.
7:15 pm“Bonds Unbroken: What Indigenous Means” Presentation (SF)   Donation*
*Donation suggested, not obligated.
7:30 pmSan Francisco Bike Party “Ghosts, Ghouls and Gears”   FREE
7:30 pmFree Telescope Viewings + Outdoor Star Party at Chabot (Oakland)   FREE*
*Free, weather permitting.
8:00 pmSecret Improv Society’s Live Comedy Show (SF)   $25.00*
*Full bar available and NO drink minimums!
8:00 pmSan Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)   FREE
8:10 pmAward Winning Film “Pretty Problems” Bay Area Debut (Oakland)   FREE*
*email prettyproblemsfilm@gmail.com for guestlist
9:30 pmHella Emo’s RAWRing ’20s + clasSICKS Halloween Party (SF)   $5*
*First Tier is $5

Saturday, October 8, 2022

2022 "ArtScape" Street Festival: Every 2nd Saturday (May to October)
2022 “ArtScape” Street Festival: Every 2nd Saturday (May to October)
Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
 | 1994 37th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122

ArtScape is a festive family-friendly art event happening 2nd Saturdays May-October 11-5pm on a closed-to-traffic 37th Ave & Ortega in the Outer Sunset featuring Local Artists, Live Music, Delicious Food, and more...

12:00 pmEpic 12-Hour “Our Labyrinth For Grace” Art, Music & Dance Event (Grace Cathedral)   $20
12:00 pm“Art Walk SF” October 2022 Block Party (Outer Sunset)   FREE*
*Free to attend
2:00 pm“Due South” w/ Ozomatli: SF’s Free Music Festival at McLaren Park (2022)   FREE
6:00 pm2022 “Yerba Buena Night” San Francisco Free Outdoor/Indoor Music & Arts Festival   FREE*
*Free and open to the public
6:00 pm$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt Opening Weekend (Oct. 7-9)   $10 Off*
*$10-$15 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
7:00 pmSF’s Tiki Bar “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (7p + 9p Shows)   $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - There is a two drink minimum
7:00 pm“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2022)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (normally $15-20)
7:00 pmSF’s Secret Speakeasy Comedy Night   $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets start at $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP. There is a two drink minimum
7:00 pmWin Tix: Trey Anastasio Band Live at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)   FREE*
*WIN
7:00 pmFREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:30 pmAWKtober “Mortified Live” Teen Angst Diaries + Storytelling (Oakland)   $15*
*Early bird tickets normally $20, use code FUNCHEAP for $5 off. After early bird tickets are sold out, prices go up.
10:30 pmNo Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)   $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20). Two drink minimum
9:00 amNorth Beach Farmers Market   FREE
9:00 amBayview 3rd Street Cleanup + Free Food & Treats for Volunteers   FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/473936/
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.
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
10:00 amFree Disc Golf Day at Oyster Bay Disc Golf Course (San Leandro)   FREE
10:00 am“K9 Heroes” in the Park: Military, Police & Fire Dog Demos (Fleet Week 2022)   FREE
10:00 am2022 Life is Living Festival (Oakland)   FREE
10:00 amSee 40+ Gorgeous Watercolor Portraits of SF’s Richmond District (Main Libary)   FREE
10:00 amSFMaker Market at Ferry Building   
10:00 am“Metcon at the Park” Total Body Workout at Salesforce Park (SF)   FREE*
*Free for all
10:30 am“From Arrival to Departure: US Navy in the Bay Area” Presentation (Fleet Week 2022)   FREE*
*Donations encouraged to keep programs free!
11:00 amFree Community Day: Every Second Saturday at MoAD (SF)   FREE*
*MoAD is free to the public every second Saturday of the month.
11:00 amArtWalk Livermore 2022   FREE*
*Free
11:00 am“Redline Redefined” Oakland Sound Walk & Bike Rid by Thingamajigs   FREE
11:00 amMoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)   FREE
11:00 amEV Week 2022 at Embarcadero Plaza (Oct. 8-9)   FREE*
*Sign up on Eventbrite for Test Drives of New and Used EVs
11:00 amRock-N-Stroll’s Fall Festival: Free Live Music + Big Sales (Rockridge Oakland)   FREE*
*Free for all ages
11:00 am“Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll” Festival on Second Saturdays (2022)   FREE*
*Free
11:00 am2022 “California Seaweed Festival” in Tiburon (Oct. 7-8)   FREE*
*All Day Free! - We are a non-profit
11:00 amJapan’s Craft Valley Fair in SF (Oct. 7-9)   FREE
11:30 amSaturday Sounds at the Park (Salesforce Park)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s “Legal Abortion Nationwide Now” March & Rally (Union Square)   FREE
12:00 pmFleet Week 2022: Blue Angels Airshow + Full Schedule (Saturday)   FREE
12:00 pmEl Cerrito Free Folk Festival 2022   FREE
1:00 pmThe West End Village Culture Crawl (San Rafael)   FREE
1:00 pm“Putt-Putt, Play & Planes” Subpar Minature Golf Tournament 2022 (SF)   $25*
*Ticket price includes a round of miniature golf, lots of snacks & either 2 beverages for adults or unlimited soda for the kiddos. Also included are united arcade games during the event, prizes and a private terrace viewing of the Blue Angels and all this funds a fantastic cause, Variety - the Children'sCharity of NorthernCalifornia, helping disabled and disadvantaged children throughout Northern and Central California since 1947.
2:00 pmThe Fillmore’s “Second Line Saturdays” Brass Band Street Procession (SF)   FREE
3:00 pm“Prom on the Prom: An Afternoon in Paris” Party in Golden Gate Park (SF)   FREE
3:00 pm“Fisher” Bay Area Block Party 2022 (Lake Merritt)   $49.50*
*Tickets start at $49.50 for Entry Before 4:30PM - General Admission(18+)
4:00 pmLower Haight & Divisadero Bar Crawl & Raffle Hop (SF)   Donation*
*Attendance is free. Suggested donation of $10 for raffle tickets.
5:00 pmUnkle Morty’s Zombie Nite Market: Zombie Burlesque in an Old Mortuary (Oakland)   $10*
*Free Tickets to the first 5 people in Halloween costumes
7:00 pmGrand National Rodeo 2022 at Cow Palace (Oct.7-8)   $15*
*Box office opens at 4pm on both days
7:00 pm“HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Saturday Night (SF)   $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
7:30 pmThe Comedy Edge: Stand-Up on the Waterfront (Oakland)   $10*
*$10 General Admission and $20 VIP, no drink minimum
8:00 pmNuthouse at the Golden Squirrel: Stand-Up Comedy Cabaret (Oakland)   FREE*
*Sliding scale donation requested during the show
9:00 pm“Weekend Love” Hip Hop/Reggaeton/House/Hyphy DJ Night (Delirium)   FREE


Sunday, October 9, 2022

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2022
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2022
Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
 | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)

A weekly market featuring farmers, ranchers, food artisans, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Explore all the amazing local businesses surrounding the farmers market at sunsetstrong.com. You can more...

9:30 amThe Forum w/ Artist Lee Mingwei & Dancers (Grace Cathedral)   FREE
10:00 amInner Sunset Flea Market “Pawlloween” 2022   FREE*
*No cost of entry, but vendors will charge for their items and services.
12:00 pm“SF Music Day” Fall 2022: Free 7-Hour Music Marathon   FREE