Friday, October 4, 2024

$5 Off Tix: The Olivier Award-Winning Comedy "The Play That Goes Wrong" at SF Playhouse (Sept. 21-Nov. 9)
$5 Off Tix: The Olivier Award-Winning Comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” at SF Playhouse (Sept. 21-Nov. 9)

This fast-paced farce packed with inventive theatricality finds the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society on opening night of its newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor. As the incompetent theatre troupe attempts more...

8:00 amSF’s Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)   FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/
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
All DayHistory Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)   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
11:00 amContemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)   FREE
1:00 pm2024 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (Oct. 4-6) in Golden Gate Park   FREE
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 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s Castro Art Walk 2024 (Every First Friday)   FREE*
*Free self-guided tour
5:00 pmSouth First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)   FREE
5:00 pmNorth Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)   FREE
6:00 pmSF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “The Princess and the Frog”   FREE
6:00 pm“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)   FREE
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (The Function)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
8:00 pmSF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)   $20*
*Normally $25, use secret code FUNCHEAP for $5 off tickets
8:00 pmSan Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)   FREE
8:45 pmSF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Friday & Saturday)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $20 at door without RSVP

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)
Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)

San Francisco Bay Ferry turns everyday transit into a special experience. Whether you’re commuting, meeting friends in the city, taking the kids to a game, or simply taking in the sights more...

6:00 pm$15 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back (Oct. 4-Nov. 2)   $15 Off*
*$15 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP at checkout, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
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“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
7:00 pmSan Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)   FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
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 pmNo Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night at “The Function” (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm. Otherwise Get $5 off "Entry anytime" Tickets - Early Bird tickets $5 adv ($7.18 w/ fees) w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $12.51). - 21+
10:00 pmDrunk Theatre: “Nightmare on Valencia St.” Wild Comedy Show (October 2024)   $20*
*$20 adv / $25 door
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 amOakland Vintage Market (First Saturday of the Month)   FREE
All DayBank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)   FREE*
*Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
11:00 am2024 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Saturday Lineup (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
11:30 amBluegrass Brunch at SF’s Rooftop Salesforce Park   FREE*
*Free for all
1:00 pm“Sounds of the Street” Free Outdoor Concerts at SF’s India Basin Shoreline Park (Oct. 5-6)   FREE
1:00 pm2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)   $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
3:00 pmSF’s “Pier Party” at Fisherman’s Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (2024)   FREE
6:00 pm“MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission   FREE
8:45 pmSF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Friday & Saturday)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $20 at door without RSVP
9:00 pmSF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)   $10


Sunday, October 6, 2024

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, October 6 – 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 amAsian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)   FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
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 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
7:00 pm“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pmFree Tix: “Laff Baked” Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
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/
10:30 amFree Rides on SF’s Open-Air Boat Tram   FREE
11:00 am“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)   FREE
11:00 am2024 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Sunday Lineup (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
11:00 amSan Francisco’s 50th Annual Castro Street Fair (2024)   FREE*
*Donations requested - Suggested donation of $10-$20 to support out Beneficiaries
11:00 amOakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)   FREE*
*Additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
11:00 amDowntown Berkeley Roller Boogie   FREE
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
1:00 pm“Sounds of the Street” Free Outdoor Concerts at SF’s India Basin Shoreline Park (Oct. 5-6)   FREE
2:00 pmSF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)   FREE

Monday, October 7, 2024

Free Comedy Night at SF's Brand New Comedy Club (The Function)
Free Comedy Night at SF’s Brand New Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San more...

7:00 pmOakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
10:00 pmSF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required.
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
10:30 amFree Rides on SF’s Open-Air Boat Tram   FREE
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 pmHellaSecret “Crowd Work” Comedy Monday Nights (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP for free tickets (limited)
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
7:00 pmDraconids Meteor Shower 2024   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+

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

“Poetic Tuesdays with MoAD” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (SF)
“Poetic Tuesdays with MoAD” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (SF)
Tuesday, October 8 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Jessie Square

Sharing works that delight, provoke, inspire and rouse, the monthly Poetic Tuesdays series runs from May through October, turning lunchtime into an oasis of creative expression. Lighting up Jessie Square with more...

7:00 pmOakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:00 pmSF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night 2024 at The Function (7p + 8:45p)   FREE*
*RSVP Required.
10:00 pmFree Late Night Comedy Show “New Material Tuesdays” at The Function (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:30 amSan Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am. Free for SF residents daily
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, October 9, 2024

Kamala vs. Trump: SF's Election 2024 Laugh Battle: (7p + 8:45p Shows)
Kamala vs. Trump: SF’s Election 2024 Laugh Battle: (7p + 8:45p Shows)
Wednesday, October 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
| The Function

Sick of the election already? Need a break from the political noise? We’ve got just the remedy at the “Election 2024 Laugh Battle” at The Function, San Francisco’s only Black-owned comedy more...

7:00 pm$5 Off Tix: The Olivier Award-Winning Comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” at SF Playhouse (Sept. 21-Nov. 9)   $15*
*Tickets normally start at $20, but you can get $5 off with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
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
7:30 pm30% Off Tix: Cult-Hit Musical “Ride the Cyclone” Playing at NCTC (Sept. 20 – Oct. 20)   $30*
*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+
10:00 pmSF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required.
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“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design   FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
6:00 pm50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)   FREE*
*50 cent wings! Minimum of 6 wings (range of flavors) with a drink purchase.
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 pm“Bonny Light Horseman” Live at The UC Theatre (Berkeley)   $32.50
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
7:30 pm“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)   FREE

Thursday, October 10, 2024

"HellaSecret" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more...

7:00 pm“Black Laughs Matter” Comedy: Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7p + 8:45p)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
8:00 pmWin Tix: Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-Winning Artist “Zedd” Live in SF   FREE*
*WIN
10:00 pmLaughter Hours: SF’s NEW Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required.
3:00 pmSF’s Free Outdoor “Trivia By The Bay” (Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza)   FREE*
*FREE with RSVP
8:00 pmSoul Asylum “Slowly But Shirley Tour” w/ The Juliana Hatfield Three (Regency Ballroom)   $53.82
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!

Friday, October 11, 2024

OMCA's "Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples" (Through Jan. 26, 2025)
OMCA’s “Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples” (Through Jan. 26, 2025)

Experience intergenerational, feminist, queer, and Xicanx-Indigenous artworks offering ancestral forms of liberation, healing, and being at Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples, only at OMCA, on view now through January 26, 2025. “Calli,” more...

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 pmSF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available