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Friday, July 26, 2024

"Illenium" Pre-Party Happy Hour: 2 Blocks from Bill Graham Civic (July 26-27)
“Illenium” Pre-Party Happy Hour: 2 Blocks from Bill Graham Civic (July 26-27)
Friday, July 26 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
 | The Function

Get ready for an unforgettable night with Illenium by starting the party early at The Function – SF’s newest bar right on Market Street! Join us for the ultimate pre-party experience before heading more...

7:00 pmG. King Live in SF: Comedian from Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City” (Comedy Central)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
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
7:00 pmLaugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)   FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmFriday Night Pilates (Purrlates) with 20+ Adorable Cats (SF’s Cat Cafe)   $38*
*Each class includes a complimentary drink, quality time with 25+ adoptable and resident cats and kittens and of course an ameowzing "all-levels" pilates mat class.
7:00 pm“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:30 pmSF’s 2024 DIVA Extravaganza (July 25-27)   $27*
*$3 off each ticket with the code earlybird12. Offer ends Sunday, July 21st. only good for single night tickets
8:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Tony-Winning Musical “Evita” from San Francisco Playhouse (June 27-Sept. 7)   $10*
*Tickets normally start at $15, but you can get $5 with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
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
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 pmThe Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (July 26-28)   $5*
*$5 online or cash at the door. Children 3 and under are free. Parking is $15. Most vendors accept cash only and ATMs are available.
4:00 pmVacant to Vibrant: “Super Extra Fancy” Pop-Up Shop w/ Art & Cookies   FREE*
*First 50 people get free gift
5:00 pm“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)   FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
5:00 pmSF’s Ocean Avenue Networking Night w/ Free Beer for First 50 People   FREE*
*First 50 attendees recieve a free drink ticket for your choice of beer or wine (must be over 21). I
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pmFriday Nights at OMCA with The Whoadees   FREE*
*Free
6:00 pmRedwood City’s Free “Music on the Square” 2024 (May 31 – Aug. 30)   FREE*
*Free! All Ages!
7:00 pmPacific Commons Free 2024 Summer Concert Series (Fremont)   FREE*
*https://pacificcommons.com/events/pacific-commons-shopping-center-summer-concert-series-6696f1b8-131c-48a7-8935-ca76c31463ea
7:00 pmFree T.G.I.F. Outdoor Movie Nights at The Crossing (SF)   FREE*
*free & open to the public
7:30 pm2024 DIVA Extravaganza: Flora, Fauna, and Fantasy   $27*
*Check ticket page for 3 day pass discount and early bird code.
8:00 pmSF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)   $20*
*Normally $25, use secret code FUNCHEAP for $5 off tickets

Saturday, July 27, 2024

SF's "Orchids in the Park 2024" Summer Sale in GG Park (July 27-28)
SF’s “Orchids in the Park 2024” Summer Sale in GG Park (July 27-28)
Saturday, July 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $7*
*Discounted weekend passes (Only $7 for admission on BOTH Saturday AND Sunday) are available online from Eventbrite. Tickets will be $10 per day at the door.
 | SF County Fair Building

Orchids in the Park 2024 is the best summer sale event for SF Bay Area orchid enthusiasts! Get ready to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of orchids at the SF more...

12:00 pmSF’s Color Your Mind Festival 2024 (Yerba Buena Gardens)   FREE
1:00 pm2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)   $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
1:00 pm$1 Raider Rum Release Tasting & Distillery Tour (Pacifica)   FREE*
*$1 for Rum, Whisky, and Gin tastings
5:00 pm“Illenium” Pre-Party Happy Hour: 2 Blocks from Bill Graham Civic (July 26-27)   FREE*
*RSVP
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 Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (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
7:00 pm“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:30 pm“Ben Folds” w/ the SF Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall (SF)   $39*
*Adult single ticket starts at $39
7:30 pmSF’s 2024 DIVA Extravaganza (July 25-27)   $27*
*$3 off each ticket with the code earlybird12. Offer ends Sunday, July 21st. only good for single night tickets
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
10:00 pm“Illenium” After-Party Bar: 2 Blocks from Bill Graham Civic (July 26-27)   FREE*
*RSVP
10:00 pmSF Soju Week 2024: Exclusive Soju Cocktail Specials (July 22-28)   FREE*
*No admission charge, but special craft soju cocktails are $13
9:00 amYoga Open House: A Day of Free Yoga & Celebration at The Center SF   FREE*
*Free Classes All Day! We’ll have free classes every hour on the hour between 9am-4pm. You must register for the Open House via Eventbrite to attend.
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 amVictorian Days Walking Tours: Menlo Park   FREE*
*RSVP required - see details
10:00 amChabot Space and Science Center Bubblefest   $30*
*General Admission: USD 30.00
11:00 amNichi Bei Book Fest (San Fancisco Japantown)   FREE
11:00 amVine Street Block Party (Berkeley)   FREE*
*Free
11:00 am“TreasureFest” on Treasure Island 2024 (July 27-28)   $15*
*$10 pre sale, $15 early bird, $20 general
11:00 amSF’s “The Park Market” Free 2024 Summer Waterfront Festival (Dogpatch)   FREE
11:30 amBluegrass Brunch at SF’s Rooftop Salesforce Park   FREE*
*Free for all
12:00 pmFree Outdoor “Humboldt County Music Showcase” (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*No Admission, Completely Free
12:00 pmSF’s Yerba Buena Gardens “Color Your Mind” Music Festival   FREE
12:00 pmFree Carousel Ride Day on SF’s Historic 1906 Carousel (Yerba Buena Gardens)   FREE*
*Free rides on the Carousel from 10am-4pm; Free Outdoor Family Activities from Noon-3
12:00 pmAnnual Free Backpack Day & Community Resource Fair (Oakland)   FREE
12:00 pmParks4All: Brewfest 2024 (The Presidio)   $50*
*$50 Ticket or $80 Ticket+Annual Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Membership
12:00 pmVictorian Days Walking Tours: Daly City   FREE*
*Free but RSVP required - see details
1:00 pmThe Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (July 26-28)   $5*
*$5 online or cash at the door. Children 3 and under are free. Parking is $15. Most vendors accept cash only and ATMs are available.
3:00 pmSF’s “Pier Party” at Fisherman’s Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (2024)   FREE
3:00 pmLevitt Vibe Oakland Musice Series Concert   FREE
3:00 pmWheelchair Basketball at Glen Park Rec Center (SF)   FREE
3:30 pmOakland’s “Beast Crawl” Lit Festival (2024)   FREE
4:00 pm“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Oudoor Shakespeare in the Park (Berkeley)   FREE
7:00 pmLaugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)   FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmSF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $15 at door without RSVP


Sunday, July 28, 2024

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, July 28 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the more...

10:00 amSF’s “Orchids in the Park 2024” Summer Sale in GG Park (July 27-28)   $7*
*Discounted weekend passes (Only $7 for admission on BOTH Saturday AND Sunday) are available online from Eventbrite. Tickets will be $10 per day at the door.
1:00 pm$1 Raider Rum Release Tasting & Distillery Tour (Pacifica)   FREE*
*$1 for Rum, Whisky, and Gin tastings
2:00 pmSF’s Epic Literary Magazine Release Party (Jack Kerouac Alley)   FREE*
*RSVP so we know how many magazines to bring to give away. Beer for first 200 people (21+)
6:00 pmFREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)   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 Tix: “Laff Baked” Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pmFree Comedy Night at SF’s Brand New 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
5:15 amSan Francisco Marathon 2024   FREE*
*Free for spectators. For runners, tickets start at $89.
9:45 amLower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)   FREE
10:00 am“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)   FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 am2024 “Up Your Alley / Dore Alley” Street Fair & Fetish Festival (SF)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are requested.
11:00 am“TreasureFest” on Treasure Island 2024 (July 27-28)   $15*
*$10 pre sale, $15 early bird, $20 general
12:00 pmSF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)   FREE
1:00 pmFree Symphony in Golden Gate Park: “Tune Town” Kids Favorites   FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
1:00 pmThe Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (July 26-28)   $5*
*$5 online or cash at the door. Children 3 and under are free. Parking is $15. Most vendors accept cash only and ATMs are available.
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
1:00 pmConcerts at the Lake: 35-Piece Oakland Municipal Band | 2024 Season   FREE
2:00 pmFranc Moody’s Free Outdoor Concert at Stern Grove (SF)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
3:00 pm2024 Summer Fun-Day Event w/ Flame Monroe (San Mateo)   $40*
*tickets on Eventbrite
4:00 pm“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Oudoor Shakespeare in the Park (Berkeley)   FREE

Monday, July 29, 2024

Free Pizza Night + Monday Night Comedy Show at The Function (SF)
Free Pizza Night + Monday Night Comedy Show at The Function (SF)
Monday, July 29 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Free slices of pizza are first come first served, while supplies last
 | The Function

As part of our soft-opening celebrations, it’s free pizza night at The Function Comedy Club on Monday night! We’re getting some X-large 18″ pizzas and giving away free slices to as many guests as possible tonight more...

8:45 pm“HellaMondays” Free Monday Night Comedy Show (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required.
10:00 pm“The French Wine Connection” SF’s Late Night Wine Party (July 2024)   FREE*
*No cover, RSVP required. Wine 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
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"
7:00 pm“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
7:00 pmSF’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+
10:00 pmDelta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2024   FREE

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

SF's "HellaKosher" Comedy Night 2024 at The Function Comedy Club (7p + 8:45p)
SF’s “HellaKosher” Comedy Night 2024 at The Function Comedy Club (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, July 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
 | The Function

Brace yourself for “HellaKosher,” the comedy night that packs a punch with the finest Jewish (and a few “Jew-ish”) comedians in the Bay Area. Part of the popular HellaFunny comedy series in San more...

7:30 pm$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge
6:00 pmTaco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)   FREE*
*No cover. $2 margarita with a purchase of a taco (starting at $4.75)
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, July 31 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
 | Underdogs Cantina

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays Every Wednesday | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No more...

6:00 pmTogetherSF Political Trivia Night (The Bitter End)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pmFREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm“HellaGay Comedy Night” at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required.
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