Friday, September 29, 2023

SF's Free Fall 2023 Outdoor Film Fest at Proxy (Sept. 29-Oct. 27)
SF’s Free Fall 2023 Outdoor Film Fest at Proxy (Sept. 29-Oct. 27)

As Fall approaches, it’s time to return to the FREE films at PROXY! This Fall season’s films examine different and diverse topics and are sure to make you laugh, cry, and more...

6:00 pmSF’s Chinatown Lantern Block Party 2023   FREE*
*Free to participate in activities, food purchased separately.
6:55 pmSF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night “Legally Blonde” (Ferry Building)   FREE
7:00 pm“Deep Cut Comedy” Live Stand Up at Fish & Farm (SF)   FREE
9:00 pm12th Anniversary Free Silent Disco (SF)   FREE
9:00 pmPortola Pre Party (Disco House Event)   FREE*
*Free before 10pm with RSVP or FREE all night w/ Portola festival ticket

Saturday, September 30, 2023

SF's "Clean up The City" South Mission Cleanup (w/ Free Food + Drinks for Volunteers)
SF’s “Clean up The City” South Mission Cleanup (w/ Free Food + Drinks for Volunteers)
Cost: FREE | Sisters Coffee Shop

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Sisters Coffee Shop (920 Valencia more...

10:00 amSF’s “Clean up The City” Hayes Neighborhood Cleanup (w/ Free Lunch + Coffee for Volunteers)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s “Clean up The City” Lower Polk Neighborhood Cleanup   FREE
1:00 pmSF’s “ChoreoFest” Outdoor Dance Festival: Day Two (Yerba Buena Gardens)   FREE
4:00 pmSF’s “Clean up The City” West SoMa Cleanup (w/ Free Drink for Volunteers)   FREE
5:00 pm$8 Flat Rate Parking in SF after 5pm (Chinatown/North Beach)   $8*
*$8 flat rate parking after 5pm (7 days a week). Otherwise parking is $4/hour. Validation gets $5 off parking rates
6:00 pm$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back (Sept. 29-Oct. 31)   $10 Off*
*$10-$15 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
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
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 pmLaugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2023)   FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmSF’s “Black Laughs Matter” Comedy Night (Oktoberfest 2023 Show)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (normally $15-25)
8:00 pm“Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (447 Minna)   $20*
*$20 GA Limited Early Bird tix, $25 Day Of Show, $35 The Director's Chair (VIP tix). Groups of 3 or more get a discount ($16 Early Bird-online offer only).
8:00 pm40% Off Tix to the Stirring World Premiere of “Before the Sword” in SF   $25*
*Get 40% off tickets w/ secret code FUN40 at nctcsf.org - Promo code is valid on all tickets except already-discounted tickets for students/educators/seniors/veterans.
9:00 pm“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (Oktoberfest 2023 Show)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Otherwise $5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
10:30 pmNo Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)   $5*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $5 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $10-15). Two drink minimum
8:00 amOcean Safety + 2023 Surf Awareness Day at Linda Mar Beach (Pacifica)   FREE*
*Sign up for Right of Wave on Eventbrite to receive one free raffle ticket per registered attendee
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.
10:00 am“Los Bomberos” 1st Annual Lowrider Car Show (SF)   FREE
10:00 amPortola Garden Tour   $20*
*Tickets are $20 unless you are a student, then they are $5.
11:00 am5th Annual Bay Area “Chuseok” Korean Harvest Festival (The Presidio)   FREE*
*Free
11:00 amMavericks Surf Festival 2023 (Sept. 30 – Oct. 1)   FREE
11:00 am5th Annual Bay Area “Chuseok” Korean Harvest Festival (The Presidio)   FREE
11:00 amOakland’s 8th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival (2023)   FREE
11:00 am2023 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Saturday Lineup (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
12:00 pmFaction Brewing 10 Year Anniversary (Alameda)   $10
12:00 pmFern Alley Music Series   FREE
1:00 pm“Union Square in Bloom” 2023 Summer Music Series (July 8 – Oct. 19)   FREE
2:00 pm42nd Annual Northern California Book Awards (SF Main Library)   FREE*
*Free
2:00 pmSF’s Valencia Street Saturday Block Parties (July 8-Nov 18)   FREE
2:00 pmSF’s “Summer of Music” 40+ Free Concerts in Eight Neighborhoods (Saturdays)   FREE
5:00 pmLower Haight 2023 Art Walks (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmOakland’s “Live in The Laurel” Music Fest w/ Bobby Young Project (2023)   FREE*
*Free
7:00 pmFree Outdoor Movie Night “Super Mario Bros.” at SF’s Duboce Park (2023)   FREE*
*n/a
7:00 pmBerkeley’s Summer Outdoor Movie Night: “Disney Nature – Wings of Life”   FREE
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
8:00 pmEddie Griffin Live in San Francisco   $35
8:30 pmHardly Strictly Bluegrass Afterparty (Abbey Tavern)   FREE


Sunday, October 1, 2023

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023
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...

10:00 amSF’s “Clean up The City” Lower Nob Hill Cleanup (w/ Free Food + Drinks for Volunteers)   FREE
10:00 amAsian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)   FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
2:00 pm40% Off Tix to the Stirring World Premiere of “Before the Sword” in SF   $25*
*Get 40% off tickets w/ secret code FUN40 at nctcsf.org - Promo code is valid on all tickets except already-discounted tickets for students/educators/seniors/veterans.
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: Mission Cannabis Club Comedy Show + BOGO Deals (Summer 2023)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
10:00 am25th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair (Oakland)   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 amMavericks Surf Festival 2023 (Sept. 30 – Oct. 1)   FREE
11:00 amSan Francisco’s 49th Annual Castro Street Fair (2023)   FREE*
*Donations requested - Suggested donation of $10-$20 to support out Beneficiaries
11:00 am6th Annual “Little Italy” San Jose Festival (2023)   FREE*
*free but donations accepted
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 am“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)   FREE
11:00 am2023 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Sunday Lineup (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
11:00 amOakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)   FREE*
*Suggested donation of $5 for GA/ additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
12:30 pmBlessing of the Animals (SF)   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
1:00 pmSpooky October + Final Day “Golden Gate Park Band” Symphony in the Park (2023)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
2:00 pmSF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)   FREE
2:30 pmA Massive “Sky Heart” Tribute to Tony Bennett is Coming to SF   FREE*
*Free but donation is encouraged.
4:00 pm“MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission   FREE
8:30 pmFree Sunday Hot Rasa Salsa/Bachata/y Mas Latin Nights Dance Class (SF)   FREE

Monday, October 2, 2023

1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)
1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)

Spend your Monday nights with hella great 1/2 off oyster deals, champagne specials, craft cocktails, an award-winning dinner menu (w/ tons of vegan options) and a special Monday Night HellaFunny comedy show! This show takes more...

7:30 pmFREE TIX: SF’s Dirty Joke Night at a Legendary Strip Club (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
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 pmMonday Night Blues (Oakland)   FREE
7:00 pm“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
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+

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

FREE TIX: HellaFunny's Brand New North Beach Comedy Blast (Opening Night)
FREE TIX: HellaFunny’s Brand New North Beach Comedy Blast (Opening Night)

After a two-month remodel, Tope Lounge in North Beach has finally reopened and is kicking off with a brand new HellaFunny comedy night on Tuesdays w/ $2 off all specialty cocktails and wine 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.
9:30 amde Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
10:00 amSF’s “Conservatory of Flowers” Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
4:00 pmSF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
6:00 pmHarmonic Trivia Nights at Thrive City (SF)   FREE*
*https://www.chasecenter.com/thrivecity/events/harmonic-trivia-nights-20230912
7:00 pmComedy Blast at Neck Of The Woods with Danny Dechi & Friends   FREE*
*Free
7:00 pmTrivia Tuesday at Copper (SF)   FREE
8:00 pmTuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)   FREE
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design
“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Can Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to more...

7:00 pmComedy & Wings Night + “Wing Wednesday” $10 Specials (Oakland)   FREE*
*$10 wing specials while supplies last. Limited free tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $10). There is a two drink minimum
8:00 pm“HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)   $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20).There is a two drink minimum
8:00 pm$40 Tix: SF’s Biggest “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Celebration (SF)   $40*
*Get $40 Tickets with code FUNCHEAP for Mezzanine and Balcony Seats (normally $60.50 or $70.50)
8:00 pmWin Tix: The Rose “Dawn To Dusk Tour” Live at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (SF)   FREE*
*WIN
9:00 amFree Admission Hour “Japanese Tea Garden” at Golden Gate Park (SF)   FREE*
*Free hour, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 10am. Otherwise non-resident admission is $10 - $13 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valide ID
All DaySan Francisco Fleet Week 2023: Blue Angels + Full Schedule of Events (Oct. 4-9)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday   FREE*
*Free tickets are not available for reservation online on free days; all visitors will be welcomed to the museum as long as there is capacity on a first-come, first-served basis.
2:00 pmPacifica Coastside Farmers’ Market (April 5 – December 20)   FREE
3:00 pmCastro Farmers’ Market 2023 (Every Wednesday)   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 pmWednesday Trivia at Campus (SF)   FREE

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Asian Art Museum's $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)

Looking for a great date night on the cheap? The Asian Art Museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays and general admission is just $10 (that’s half-off). Plus Special exhibitions more...

7:00 pmFREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials   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“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
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
1:00 pmFleet Week 2023: Blue Angels Arrival & Practice Survey Flights (SF)   FREE