San Francisco Events & Free Things to Do

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
SF Son Jarocho Festival: “Del Campo Son” Book Release & Signing \| Brava Theater Wednesday, February 5 – 7:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Selected free events. \| Brava Theater Come celebrate the release of Del Campo Son, an anthology of stories about musicians from San Andrés Tuxtla. The event features an interview between KPOO’s Chelis Lopez and the anthology’s editor, more...
7:30 pm	“Moonlight Comedy: No Cover Comedy & Karaoke Night \| Oakland	FREE* *Donation of $10-20 per audience member is recommended and appreciated.
7:30 pm	Hometown Free Comedy Night & Happy Hour \| Emeryville	FREE* *Free with an RSVP
8:00 pm	Bowling Alley Comedy Show \| East Bay	FREE
8:00 pm	“The Dirty Show” Comedy Night \| SF	FREE
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum \| East Bay Thursday, February 6 – 11:00 am \| Cost: FREE* *Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded \| Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected more...
12:30 pm	Free 30-Minute Core & Stretch Express \| Salesforce Park	FREE
1:00 pm	Presidio Main Post Guided Walking Tour \| SF	FREE
5:00 pm	Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights \| SF	$10* *General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17). There is a $10 surcharge for special exhibition tickets.
6:00 pm	Exploratorium After Dark: Science of Light \| Pier 15	$19.95* *$19.95 Adv/Door - Free for Lab Members ($10 Add-On Ticket for the Tactile Dome)
6:00 pm	Lower Polk / TL Art Walk \| Trendyloin	FREE
6:00 pm	Buzzed NightLife at Cal Academy of Sciences \| SF	$13.50* *Tickets subject to dynamic pricing and may change daily. Nightlife tickets typically range from $12 to $25. Day-of tickets will often be the highest. 21+
6:00 pm	Castro Art Walk \| First Thursdays	FREE
7:00 pm	Close-Up Comedy: Great Comics & Free Beer Giveaways \| SF	$10* *Beer, wine, and fancy pastries for sale
8:00 pm	Haight Ashbury Comedy Night \| Milk Bar	FREE* *Use promo code HELLAFUNNY for free tickets. Otherwise, it's $15.
8:00 pm	New Filmmakers Open Screening \| Mission Dist.	FREE
8:00 pm	Throwback Thursdays at Virgil’s: Late 90’s to Early 2000’s Pop \| SF	FREE
9:00 pm	Bay Party Vibes on the D-block \| SF	FREE
9:30 pm	Sadderday: An Emo/Pop-Punk/Screamo Dance Party \| SF	FREE

Friday, February 7, 2020
Free First Friday Tour at the Museum of Art & History \| Santa Cruz Friday, February 7 – All Day \| Cost: FREE* *Normal price admission is $10. \| Museum of Art & History (Santa Cruz) Come experience the 3rd Annual Sculpture on Wheels Car Show at the MAH as a stop on the First Friday Art Tour, beginning August 2, 2019. Make the MAH a stop on more...
All Day	First Friday Free Coworking \| Impact Hub Oakland	FREE* *Free, but there is a $5 suggested donation for the optional potluck lunch.
All Day	Free Admission Day \| Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History	FREE
All Day	History Museum: Free First Fridays \| Redwood City	FREE
11:00 am	Timbuk2 First Fridays Free Factory Tour \| San Francisco	FREE* *Free tours take place on the First Friday of the month, and tickets are required. Tours are limited to 20 people.
All Day	SF Beer Week 2020 \| February 7-16	FREE
3:00 pm	“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making \| SF	FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required.
3:00 pm	Free Sightglass Coffee Cupping \| SoMa	FREE* *Free, but space is limited so an RSVP is requested.
5:00 pm	“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival	FREE
5:00 pm	Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market, DJs & Off the Grid \| Oakland	FREE* *Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Ages 18 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
5:00 pm	Facebook First Fridays \| San Jose Museum of Art	FREE* *Free after 5 pm.
6:00 pm	SF Son Jarocho Festival: Fandango de La Candelaria \| Brava Theater	FREE* *Selected free events.
6:00 pm	Oakland Art Murmur \| First Fridays Art Walk	FREE
6:00 pm	“Batch Made Market” Artisan Food \| SF	FREE
6:00 pm	$5 First Friday at Chabot Space & Science Center \| Oakland Hills	$5* *From 6-10pm enjoy $5 admission to the Center. There is no pre-registration for First Fridays.
7:00 pm	South First Fridays Art Walk \| San Jose	FREE
7:30 pm	Downtown Oakland Comedy Night \| Every Friday	FREE* *Free with RSVP (otherwise it's $10 at door) - Donations greatly appreciated.
7:30 pm	Moonlight Comedy: No Cover Comedy & Dance Party \| The Uptown	FREE* *Donation of $10-20 per audience member is recommended and appreciated
7:30 pm	San Francisco Bike Party \| First Fridays	FREE
7:30 pm	“HellaFunny Fridays” Stand-Up Comedy Showcase \| SoMa	FREE* *Free with RSVP or $10 at the Door
8:00 pm	South First Fridays Art Walk & Special Performances \| San Jose	FREE
8:00 pm	San Francisco’s Winter Cocktail Party \| 2020	FREE* *Free before 10:30pm, but an RSVP is required.
8:00 pm	Oakland Critical Mass \| First Friday	FREE
9:00 pm	HellaRnB Night (Beyoncé, Rihanna, TLC, Prince & More) \| SF	FREE* *Free with RSVP before 10:30pm; $5 after
9:00 pm	“Wrapped in Plastic” Jazz Quartet \| The Royale	FREE
10:00 pm	Last Nite: A 2000’s Indie Dance Party \| SF	FREE* *Free from 6 pm to 10 pm. $5 in advance, $10 at the door.
10:00 pm	First Friday Follies Burlesque \| Oakland	$5* *$5 cover
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents \| Every Saturday Saturday, February 8 – All Day \| Cost: FREE* *Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. \| de Young Museum Every Saturday, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will more...
9:00 am	Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails \| SF	FREE
All Day	Free 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.
All Day	KNBR Giants FanFest 2020 \| Oracle Park	FREE* *Free admission, but there may be a parking charge
All Day	2020 Chinese New Year Street Fair \| SF	FREE
10:00 am	Tulipmania 2020 at Pier 39 \| February 8-17	FREE
All Day	Tax Aid: Free Professional Tax Help \| SF	FREE
All Day	SF Beer Week: Dog Day Afternoon & Adoption Fair \| SF	FREE* *Pay as you go.
12:00 pm	SF Beer Week: Blind Tiger Release Party \| SF	FREE* *Pay as you go.
12:00 pm	Eco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day \| SF	FREE
12:00 pm	Free Beginner Parkour “Urban Ninja” Class	FREE
12:00 pm	Santana Row Lunar New Year Celebration \| San Jose	FREE
1:00 pm	Win Tix: Fog City Magic Fest 2020 \| SF	WIN* *$30 General Admission, $20 for Family Show on Saturday, Feb 8.
2:00 pm	Free Macy’s Cooking Demo & Lunar New Year Celebration \| SF	FREE
2:00 pm	“Sketchboard”: Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music \| SF	$5* *Donation-based admission: $5-15
3:00 pm	Free Author Talk on Brew-infused Breads & Rolls \| Omnivore Books	FREE
5:00 pm	2020 Chinese New Year Parade \| SF	FREE* *Free to watch (standing room or bring your chair); official parade bleacher seats start at $38
7:00 pm	Downtown SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night \| Every Saturday	FREE* *Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 at door without RSVP
8:00 pm	“Nightlife on Mars” Comedy Night \| SF	FREE* *Free with code CHEAPBASTARD - otherwise it's $10
8:30 pm	Saturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed \| SF	FREE
8:30 pm	“Downtown Comedy Night” Comedy Show \| SF	FREE* *Free with RSVP and code HELLAFUNNY. Otherwise $15 online $20 at the door. Free for first 50 to RSVP
9:00 pm	“FirstClass: Departure” DJ Saturday Nights \| Oakland	FREE
Sunday, February 9, 2020
2020 Chinese New Year Street Fair \| SF Sunday, February 9 – All Day \| Cost: FREE \| Portsmouth Square Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Chinatown. The Chinatown Community Street Fair takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Parade. At the fair, experience Chinese cultural arts such more...
6:00 am	After Dawn: Premiere Sunday Morning Party \| SF	FREE* *Free but an RSVP is required.
10:00 am	Asian Art Museum Free Admission Day \| SF	FREE* *Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
All Day	Tax Aid: Free Professional Tax Help \| Richmond Dist.	FREE
10:30 am	“Sunday Assembly” Silicon Valley Community Gathering \| Mountain View	FREE
10:30 am	SF Landmarks Bike Tour w/ Fort Point \| SF	$10
2:00 pm	Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun \| SF	FREE
6:00 pm	Strange Brew Movie Night w/ Ghiradelli \| SF	FREE* *Pay as You Go
7:00 pm	“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase \| SF	FREE* *RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
8:00 pm	Shapeshifters Cinema: Experimental Film & Music \| Oakland	FREE
9:00 pm	“Return of the Cypher” Hip-Hop & Beatbox Jam \| Boom Boom Room	FREE
Monday, February 10, 2020
Bob Ross Painting Party & Limited Can Release \| SF Monday, February 10 – 4:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *No Cover. Pay for Beer. \| Laughing Monk Brewing To celebrate the release of Brother Bob, they will be hosting a Bob Ross Painting Party. You are invited to sip on some Brother Bob and paint some happy little trees more...
6:30 pm	Cyberpunk Cinema Night \| Mission Dist.	FREE
7:00 pm	Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class \| Berkeley	FREE* *Free but an RSVP is required.
8:00 pm	Free Standup Comedy Night & Pop Up Food \| Oakland	FREE* *Free, but sliding scale donations are requested.
8:00 pm	North Beach Comedy Night \| SF	FREE
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Free Admission Day \| San Francisco Botanical Garden Tuesday, February 11 – All Day \| Cost: FREE* *Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am \| San Francisco Botanical Garden The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 more...
All Day	“Big Compute” Fest w/ NASA + Intel at SFJAZZ \| 2020	FREE
All Day	$2 Tuesday Bowling Specials \| Diablo Valley Bowl	$2
5:30 pm	Marin Green Drinks & Free Appetizers \| San Rafael	FREE
6:00 pm	Monthly Game Night at the Library \| Napa	FREE
7:00 pm	“Hills for Tacos” Run Hill Repeats & Get Free Tacos & Beer \| SF	FREE* *No RSVP required - just show up at the shop ready to run.
8:00 pm	“Town Business” Oakland Comedy Night \| Every Tuesday	FREE* *Free with RSVP. Otherwise $10 at door.
8:00 pm	Free Women’s Comedy Night \| Oakland	FREE* *Free, but there is a two drink minimum and donations are welcome.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
“Big Compute” Fest w/ NASA + Intel at SFJAZZ \| 2020 Wednesday, February 12 – All Day \| Cost: FREE \| SFJAZZ Center Big Compute 20 is a gathering of makers and visionaries united by a passion of what can be achieved with today’s unlimited compute. In celebration of our initial launch of Big more...
All Day	2-for-1 Tix: Alcatraz Boat Cruise \| SF	2-for-1* *Normally $39.90 per person - valid for day tours on select Tuesdays/Wednesday between January 7 to February 26, 2020. Valid Bay Area ID required
6:00 pm	SF Beer Week: Card Game Night \| Laughing Monk Brewing	FREE* *Pay as You Go
6:30 pm	Win Tix: “The Photograph” Sneak Preview Movie \| San Francisco Centre 9	WIN
7:00 pm	Folded Book Art: Valentine’s Edition \| Mountain View Library	FREE* *Free, but registration is required.
7:00 pm	The Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy \| SF	FREE
7:30 pm	“Moonlight Comedy: No Cover Comedy & Karaoke Night \| Oakland	FREE* *Donation of $10-20 per audience member is recommended and appreciated.
7:30 pm	Free AcroYoga Class \| Sports Basement Berkeley	FREE