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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 13 – 7:30 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | 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. Free for SF residents daily
 | 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...

12:00 pmSF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)   FREE
4:00 pmTapas Tuesday – 10% Off all Spanish Tapas   FREE*
*Mention Tapas Tuesday to Get 10% OFF All Tapas
5:00 pm“Swimming Home” Documentary World Premiere + Q&A   $20*
*$20 (General Admission); 100% of ticket proceeds benefit Gustave Roussy cancer research
5:30 pmAn Evening with Paula Goldman: Free Book and Networking Reception   FREE*
*RSVP required
6:00 pmFrench Movie Night: “Making Of” w/ English Subtitles (SF)   $10*
*$10 in regular ticket and $5 for members
7:00 pmYotam Ottolenghi – Ottolenghi Simple Too: A Cookbook   $57*
*Ticket includes pre-signed book
7:00 pm“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam   FREE*
*buy coffee or food from the shop
7:00 pmSF’s “Circus By The Bay” Night: History Panel + Wild Live Acts (Fort Mason)   FREE*
*Free "Community Supported" Tickets Available. Otherwise tickets start at $15
8:00 pmFranks Cabaret: A Good Ships Fundraiser   $10*
*Sliding scale of $10-20
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Wednesday, October 14 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to browse, pumpkins $5-35 to purchase
 | Westbrae Nursery

Fall is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share a great local opportunity for families to enjoy a seasonal tradition while supporting our schools. Westbrae Nursery in North Berkeley, located more...

10:00 amSmall Talk: Free Coffee + Big Ideas for Small Businesses (Oakland)   *
*RSVP required
4:30 pm$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
7:30 pmFREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)   FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
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
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
2:00 pmFree Art Workshop: Hand Print Art   FREE*
*RSVP Required
5:00 pmMaking Faces: A Puppet Crafting Workshop with Creativity Explored   FREE*
*FREE w/ RSVP
5:30 pmWorkout Wednesdays at SF’s Union Square (Sept. 23-Oct. 14)   FREE*
*No RSVP required
6:00 pmThe Science Scoop: Holly Ingraham   FREE*
*This is a FREE lecture open to the general public, and all are welcome. No tickets or registration needed.
6:00 pmSalvi Soul Encuentro 2026: SF’s Free Salvadoran Culture Festival (Oct 14-18)   FREE
6:00 pmFree Bilingual U.S. Citizenship Trivia Game (Excelsior Library)   FREE
6:00 pmFree “Wonder” Workshop w/ SF Magician Andrew Evans (SF Main Library)   FREE*
*Free
6:00 pmFree “Trivia ’66” Night (Mill Valley)   FREE*
*Free. Registration required. Each team member should register separately.
6:00 pmFree “Get Stuff Done” Night: Tackle Your To-Do List (SF Main Library)   FREE
6:00 pmReimagining Local News: From the Ground Up with Tiny News Collective   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
6:00 pmThe Science Scoop: Women’s Health Breakthroughs w/ UCSF Professor (SF)   FREE*
*This is a FREE lecture open to the general public, and all are welcome. No tickets or registration needed.
6:30 pmTantra & Pleasure Body Workshop (SF)   $54*
*From $54.13 Wed, Oct 14 • 6:30 PM
6:30 pmDiscover Southeast Asia Art Masterpieces: Angkor Wat & Buddhas (SF Main Library)   FREE
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
7:00 pmSF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (October 2026)   FREE*
*Events are weather-dependent. Check the observatory's stories or follow its updates for confirmation each night.
7:00 pmCat’s Corner w/ Sean Krazit’s Juniper Jazz Band   $15
7:00 pmThe Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF   FREE


Thursday, October 15, 2026

$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)
$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)
Thursday, October 15 – All Day | Cost: $35*
*$35 per month - Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees
 | All Over the Bay Area

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12:30 pmLunchtime Concert w/ Richard Howell (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)   FREE
5:00 pm“Third Thursdays on Treat” Trick or Treat to the Beat (SF)   FREE*
*RVSP for $1 off drinks
6:00 pm$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)   $10 Off*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
7:00 pmOakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:00 pmFlight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)   $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
7:30 pmFree HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)   FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
9:00 pmCrazy Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
12:00 pmSF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)   FREE
All DayUnited Nations Association Film Festival in Palo Alto (Oct. 15-25)   $19*
*Free tickets for students with valid ID
3:00 pm“Haunted Halloween Hoopla” Artisan Night Market (SF)   FREE*
*Free admission for all
4:00 pmThe Crossing’s 5th Anniversary + New Basketball Court Ribbon Cutting (SF)   FREE
4:00 pmThe Crossing’s 5th Anniversary Party w/ DJs + Basketball Court Ribbon Cutting (SF)   FREE*
*Open to the public. RSVP requested via the organizer's link in bio.
5:00 pmBig Art Loop: “Waterfront Walkabout” Free SF Art Stroll (Embarcadero)   FREE*
*RSVP to reserve a spot for the guided art walking tour, the event and event activities are entirely free
6:00 pm2026 Anime Cinema Club: “Perfect Blue” Remastered (SF’s Japantown)   $10*
*GA $10 / VIP Collectors $15
6:00 pm2026 “Green Film Festival” of San Francisco at 4-Star Theater (Oct. 15-22)   $15.90*
*Tickets for live shows are $15 plus fees. Tickets for all virtual presentations are $10. MOVIES FOR ALL: With proof of an EBT/SNAP card, folks are eligible for $5 movie tickets at the Green Film Festival. Tickets are redeemable online or at the box office. For ordering live shows online, please be prepared to show your EBT card when checking in at the box office. To order tickets to virtual presentations email a photo of yourself holding your card to info@sfindie.com to unlock your $5 tickets to virtual shows. The discount code to use when checking out at the box office is "moviesforall." Limit one ticket per show per cardholder.
6:00 pmThe Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again   FREE
6:00 pmConversation: (Un)Writing Place   FREE*
*Price Free and open to the public
6:00 pmBeats, Brews & Vines Free Downtown Millbrae Festival   FREE
7:00 pmDisney On Ice “Find Your Hero” (October 15-18)   $35*
*Ticket pricing will depend on seats
8:00 pmRodney Carrington   $49.50*
*Must be 21+ to attend
8:00 pmBluegrass Tribute To Dr. Ralph Stanley By His Grandson (Berkeley)   $35*
*35
9:00 pmEvery Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)   FREE*
*Inner Circle is always Free with RSVP
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!

Friday, October 16, 2026

Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Friday, October 16 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to browse, pumpkins $5-35 to purchase
 | Westbrae Nursery

Fall is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share a great local opportunity for families to enjoy a seasonal tradition while supporting our schools. Westbrae Nursery in North Berkeley, located more...

7:00 pmSF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)   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“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
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
8:00 pm$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show   $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)   $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pmSF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)   $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
10:15 pm$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)   $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
8:30 amFree 2026 South Bay Transit Summit + Networking (Mountain View)   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
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
4:00 pm“Politics is a Funny Business” Art & Poster Exhibit at Pier 23 (SF)   FREE*
*Art opening
4:30 pmFree NFL Stories w/ Peter King + 49ers Architect Carmen Policy (Berkeley)   FREE*
*Pay what you can to reserve a seat; free to walkups
5:00 pmOktoberfest at SideTrack in Pleasanton   FREE*
*Free to attend; food and beverage tickets available at the door
5:00 pmMirus Gallery Presents: Nostalgia – A Group Exhibition   FREE
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pmEighth Centenary of the Transitus of Saint Francis of Assisi   Paid Tickets
5:00 pmPleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances   FREE
5:00 pm“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)   FREE
5:30 pmFree Outdoor Movie Night 2026 w/ Free Food + Free Popcorn (Parkside/Sunset)   FREE*
*Free movie, food, and popcorn. Festivities begin at 5:30 PM; the movie starts at dusk.
6:00 pmSalvi Soul Encuentro 2026: SF’s Free Salvadoran Culture Festival (Oct 14-18)   FREE
6:00 pm“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park (Crane Cove Park)   FREE
6:30 pmDean Evans: Les Pervers – Flop Fest   $20*
*$20 - 40, NOTAFLOF
6:30 pmSF’s Free Mission Rock Fall Friday Night Movies “Ratatouille” (China Basin Park)   FREE
7:00 pm“Lit Laugh Lyric” Haunted Spoken Word + Eerie Comedy (North Beach)   FREE*
*Suggested Donation: $30
7:00 pmGlaive – God Save the Three Tour   $27
7:00 pm2026 Murphy & Cadogan Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony   FREE
7:00 pmSF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (October 2026)   FREE*
*Events are weather-dependent. Check the observatory's stories or follow its updates for confirmation each night.
7:15 pmFree ‘Hoppers’ Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)   FREE
7:30 pmMainStage 1: Beethoven’s Eroica, A Hero’s Journey (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP not required but it helps to know you're planning to come! SFCO Members have early entry and first choice seating beginning at 6:30pm, General Admission begins at 7:15pm
8:00 pmNow That’s What I Call Italo-Disco   FREE*
*Free event
8:00 pmAussie DJ Mega-Star “Dom Dolla” Takes Over Cow Palace (Daly City)   $99
8:00 pmSan Jose Bike Party   FREE*
*Meet at 7:30 pm, roll at 8 pm.
8:00 pmTerrifying Immigrant Takes the Form of a Soft Chubby Bear   $10*
*General Admission, Tickets are sliding scale $10-$50
8:00 pmLegendary Autumn Night Vietnamese Show   $49*
*Open to All Ages
9:00 pmThematic Entertainment X Proper Tings Present: Dr. Ushūu & Two Swords   $5*
*21+
9:00 pmBlack Girl Magic: 10th Anniversary Show   $26*
*Various ticket prices including Meet & Greet available

Saturday, October 17, 2026

SF's "Secondhand Saturday" 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, October 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
 | Sunset Community Mercantile

Launching April 18th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fifth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2026 season launch of Secondhand Saturday! A curated, more...

11:00 am2026 Bay Area Science Festival w/ 125+ Free Hands-on Experiences (UCSF)   FREE