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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Thursday "HellaSecret" Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF)
Thursday “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF)
Cost: $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
 | Secret Location (SF)

Get ready for SF’s very first fully-dedicated outdoor comedy club – part of our new pop-up (and socially-distant) comedy shows at unique outdoor spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more...

7:00 pmSF’s New Comedy Club “HellaSecret” Show + Cocktail Night   $10*
*21+ Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15). General Admission tickets $15 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20) There is a two drink minimum
7:00 pmOakland “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (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) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
All Day300 SF Bars Might Require Vaccines Indoors Starting July 29   FREE
6:00 pmAfter Dark: Art for Action (Exploratorium)   $19.95*
*After Dark Age 18+ 6:00pm: USD 19.95
7:30 pmComedy at Anaviv (Richmond)   $20
8:00 pmPoolside Comedy at Chambers eat + drink (SF)   $7.50*
*Use Code Funcheap for 50% off (normally $15). There will be a $20 minimum per person, so please plan your evening around food and drink!

Friday, July 30, 2021

15 Different "Julybations" Berkeley Drink Specials (July 1-31)
15 Different “Julybations” Berkeley Drink Specials (July 1-31)
Cost: FREE*
*Drink specials vary
 | All Over Berkeley

Visit Berkeley celebrates “JULYbations” with a month of new libation offerings and pairings at bars and restaurants throughout Berkeley to celebrate reopening including happy hours, drink specials, wine flight discounts and more...

3:30 pmOutdoor Happy Hour + “Chalk Talk” w/ Warrior’s 2021 NBA Draft Picks (Chase Center)   FREE
7:00 pm“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) 7p + 9p Shows   $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets start at $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP. There is a two drink minimum
7:00 pmStroy Moyd (Starz, NBC, ABC) Live Comedy Night in SF   $10*
*Use promo code FUNCHEAP for $10 early bird tickets ($5 off)
7:00 pmFriday “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 pmSF’s New Comedy Club “HellaSecret” Show (7p + 8:30p Shows)   $10*
*21+ Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15). General Admission tickets $15 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20) There is a two drink minimum
7:00 pmOakland “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (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) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
10:30 pmHellaRnB Night (Beyoncé, Rihanna, TLC, Prince & More)   $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20). Two drink minimum
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
3:00 pm“Ferry Fridays” Music on the Plaza at SF’s Ferry Building   FREE
4:00 pm2021 Gilroy Garlic Festival Final Weekend (July 30 – Aug 1)   $10*
*Food starts at $10 and up to $25
4:00 pmCANCELED: SF’s Jessie Street Block Party”   FREE*
*Free music
6:00 pmStudio 210 Summer Residency Performance (July 30-31)   $5*
*Suggested Donation $5-$50
6:30 pmSummer Music Series: Friday Night “City Center Unplugged” (Bishop Ranch)   FREE
8:00 pm“No Cover Cabaret” at Skylark   FREE
8:00 pm“Ren Geisick” Jazz Concert in San Jose   $10*
*$10 General Admission $20 Cabaret Seating
8:00 pmComedy Oakland Live   $20*
*General Admission: USD 20.00
9:00 pmFree Latin Dance Party (Salsa, Timba, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia)   FREE*
*Free all night!
9:00 pm“Cipher Takes the Bay” LGBTQIA+ Drag Burlesque Show (DNA Lounge)   $20
9:00 pmLucky Shoe Karaoke w/ Brian Bartman (Bernal Heights)   FREE
9:00 pmCaribbean Island Takeover Soca Fete (Oakland)   $40*
*General admission to Island Takeover Soca Fete


Saturday, July 31, 2021

Berkeley JULYbations: Free Stay at Doubletree, Berkeley Marina + CocktailsEnter to Win
Win: Berkeley JULYbations: Free Stay at Doubletree, Berkeley Marina + Cocktails
Cost: WIN

Visit Berkeley celebrates “JULYbations” (July 1-31) with a month of new libation offerings and pairings at bars and restaurants throughout Berkeley to celebrate reopening including happy hours, drink specials, wine flight more...

All DayLast Chance for $15 Tix: TreasureFest 2021 at Marin Center (Sept 18-19)   $15*
*$15 early bird tickets end on July 31st. $20 tickets start on August 1st. $25 tickets at the gate
12:00 pmWarriors Dance Team “Final Auditions Live” at Thrive City (Chase Center)   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s Tiki Bar “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (5p , 7p + 8:45p 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
5:30 pm“Thrive City” Free Saturday Outdoor Cinema Night (Grease)   FREE*
*Free. Chase cardholders who attend Cinema Nights will receive a variety of perks including: Early entry beginning at 5pm VIP seating area Complimentary beverage voucher
7:00 pm“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) 7p + 9p Shows   $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets start at $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP. There is a two drink minimum
7:00 pmSF’s New Comedy Club “HellaSecret” Show (7p + 8:30p Shows)   $10*
*21+ Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15). General Admission tickets $15 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20) There is a two drink minimum
7:00 pmSaturday “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 pmOakland “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (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) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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 amSan Jose Inclusive LGBTQ+ Job Fair (w/ Free Headshots)   FREE*
*RSVP Recommended
9:00 am4th Annual “Avocadocon” Food Festival at District Six (SF)   $5*
*Admission is $5 and from our understanding only includes admission. All food/drinks available for purchase
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.
11:00 amSF Chinatown “Walkway Weekends” Saturdays & Sundays (Thru December 2021)   FREE
11:00 amUC Master Gardener Presentation “Herbs and Edible Gardening”   FREE
11:00 amMaker’s Row “Artists & Fleas” Market (Berkeley)   FREE
11:00 amPermaculturist “Seed Saving” Class (Oakland)   FREE
12:00 pmJuly 2021 QuaranPalooza Livestream Music Fest   $15*
*A ticket gets you onto The Zoom with us & we donate 25% of ticket sales to Bay Area Cancer Connections
12:00 pmStorefront Market “Fountain of Youth” Festival (West Oakland)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s “Aloha By the Bay” Pop-Up Hawaiian Street Festival (Japantown)   FREE
12:00 pmLaborFest: Walking Tour 75th Anniv. of Oakland’s General Strike   FREE
12:00 pmNYC’s Milk Bar Two-Day Pop-Up in San Francisco (July 31 – Aug. 1)   FREE*
*Timed RSVPs required
1:00 pmColleen and Miranda’s Double Feature   $20*
*$20: General Admission, $30: VIP Signed Card + Stickers, $80: VIP Shoutout Video
1:00 pmMitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces: Free Union Square Concert   FREE*
*Free!
1:00 pmSF’s Largest Street-Style Dance Battle Tournament (Westfield Center)   $7.50*
*25% off with code FUNCHEAPSF (normally $10) Multiple ticket choices to choose from (General Admission to VIP and/or After Party)
2:00 pmFree Spoken Word Jazz Poetry in Chinatown (SF)   FREE*
*Donation greatly appreciated
2:00 pmTitans of Comedy at Atlas Cafe   FREE*
*2 menu items required + tips for comics
2:00 pmSafety & Hygiene Kit Assembly Drive (Kids Edition) Benecia   FREE
2:00 pmFilm: The Prison Within, Screening and Filmmaker Discussion   FREE
2:30 pm“Asians Art Strong” Push Forward Rally at San Francisco City Hall   FREE
4:00 pmLast Saturday Live: Live Bands, Food, Local Makers (SF)   FREE
4:00 pmMartinez Shakespeare in the Park “The Tempest” (July 24-25)   FREE
4:00 pmClassical Revolution Saturdays at Liberties Bar SF   $5*
*$5-20 suggested
6:00 pmFilm Showing & Discussion “Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games”   FREE*
*Donations are welcome.
6:00 pmKarl Evangelista’s Apura with Special Guest Andrew Cyrille (US Premiere)   $11*
*I can offer a discount code for Funcheap Readers (see below)
6:00 pmLaborFest 3-Hour Maritime History Boat Tour (SF Bay)   $60
7:02 pm“Fabricated Dreams” Improv Comedy (SF)   FREE
8:00 pmComedy Oakland Live   $20*
*General Admission: USD 20.00
8:00 pmDSL Jazz Collective (San Jose)   $20*
*$10 Students & Seniors $20 Adults $30 Cabaret Seating
8:30 pmSan Mateo’s “Coyote Point” 2021 Outdoor Movie Night (July to October)   FREE

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
 | Asian Art Museum

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to more...

3:00 pmThrive City’s “Jerry Day” Celebration on 3,100+ sqft Video Screen (Chase Center)   FREE*
*Most events are free and open to the public.
6:00 pmOakland Sunday Night “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktails   $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 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
All DayLive Nation’s “$20 All-In” Concert Ticket Sale (July 28-Aug. 1)   $20*
*For a limited time, fans will have access to exclusive $20 tickets to participating Live Nation shows, including taxes and fees. The $20 tickets will be available to the general public starting next Wednesday, July 28th at 12pm ET/9am PT on LiveNation.com for a limited time only, while supplies last.
9:00 am“Thrive City” Farmers’ Market (Chase Center)   FREE
10:00 am“Fog City Flea” at The Ferry Building (Every Sunday)   FREE
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
12:00 pmNYC’s Milk Bar Dessert Pop-Up at SF’s Ferry Building (July 31-Aug. 1)   FREE*
*Timed RSVPs required
12:00 pmGlobe Spinners Record Swap at Harmonic Brewery (SF)   FREE
1:00 pmStrangeways Friends Market IV (Oakland)   $3*
*$3 suggested donation
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
1:00 pm“Handmade Pacifica” Outdoor Local Artist Showcase   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Band: Free Symphony in the Park (2021 Season Opening Day)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
2:00 pmStern Grove Festival w/ Rock Icon “Joan Jett & the Blackhearts”   FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Tickets required
2:00 pmMission Cleanup Party at Garfield Square w/ Refreshments (SF)   FREE*
*Sign up at https://forms.gle/fAT8qUr3XZZeA8sU7
2:00 pmZeitgeist’s Beer Garden Live Summer Sunday Concert Series (SF)   FREE
4:00 pmFree Shakespeare in the Park “The Tempest” (Oakland)   FREE

Monday, August 2, 2021

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.

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
 | de Young Museum

Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections more...

9:30 am“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Advanced timed tickets required.
10:00 amSF’s “Conservatory of Flowers” Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Tickets are not able to be reserved in advance. The Conservatory of Flowers says you should "just show up."
2:00 pmStern Grove RSVP Window Opens at 2p: Fitz & The Tantrums (8/15)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Tickets required
6:20 pmWin Tix: “The Suicide Squad” Sneak Preview Movie Night (Regal Stonestown Galleria)   WIN
7:00 pm“Comedy Blast” at Neck Of The Woods w/ Danny Dechi   FREE
8:30 pm$5.75 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $5.75*
*$5.75 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

"HellaSecret" SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
“HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
Cost: $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20).There is a two drink minimum
 | San Francisco, CA

We’ve got a new covered secret beer garden to introduce you to for HellaSecret – a new series of pop-up live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll more...

8:00 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Summer Comedy Nights (Aug 4-5)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive by 7:30pm for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
9:00 amFree Admission Hour “Japanese Tea Garden” at GG Park   FREE*
*Free hour, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 10am. Otherwise adult SF resident admission is $7. Non-resident adult admission is $11-12
All DayFree National Parks Day: 1st Anniv. of Great American Outdoors Act   FREE*
*The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days.
2:30 pmCastro Farmers’ Market (Every Wednesday)   FREE