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Thursday, October 5, 2023

SFMOMA’s "Sitting on Chrome" Free Festive Museum Day for Locals
SFMOMA’s “Sitting on Chrome” Free Festive Museum Day for Locals
Cost: FREE*
*Free for Bay Area residents only
 | SFMOMA

SFMOMA’s First Thursday in August celebrates the opening of Sitting on Chrome: Mario Ayala, rafa esparza, and Guadalupe Rosales. Through sculpture, painting, performance, photography and sound, three Los Angeles-based artists center lowrider car more...

5:00 pmMucho Mambo: Monthly Salsa Dance Lesson & Party at Salesforce Park (SF)   FREE*
*free to everyone
5:30 pmFree “Blue Bear” DJ Workshop at Harmonic Brewing (Thrive City)   FREE
6:30 pmFree SF AIDS Foundation “Milk” Screening + Cleve Jones Q&A (Castro Theater)   FREE*
*RSVP required
7:00 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)   FREE*
*No cover all night
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!

Friday, October 6, 2023

Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya (Oct. 6 - June 30)
Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya (Oct. 6 – June 30)
Cost: $25*
*Children 12 and under always receive free admission. OMCA also offers discounts for seniors, youth, and Museum for All Card EBT holders. Every first Sunday, our admission is a $5 suggested donation.
 | OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)

Explore the living impact of Chicano artist, Malaquías Montoya, whose posters, graphic prints, and murals highlighting political and social justice issues have helped define the Chicano identity for nearly five decades. more...

7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
7:00 pmFREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)   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 Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)   FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
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
All DayHistory Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)   FREE
11:00 am“Parade of Ships” Under Golden Gate Bridge (Fleet Week 2023)   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
12:00 pmFleet Week 2023: Blue Angels Airshow + Full Schedule (Friday)   FREE
5:00 pmNorth Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s Castro Art Walk 2023 (Every First Friday)   FREE*
*Free self-guided tour
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pmSouth First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)   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. Ages 12 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
5:00 pm“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party (Fall 2023)   FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
5:00 pm“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival   FREE
5:00 pmArts Los Altos’ Free Walking Tour (First Friday)   FREE*
*Just show up with your walking shoes on!
5:30 pm68th Annual East Bay “Armenian Food Festival” (Oct. 6-7)   FREE*
*Free before 5pm/ $3 after 5pm/ 12 and under free
6:00 pmSF’s Free Fall 2023 Outdoor Film Fest at Proxy (Sept. 29-Oct. 27)   FREE*
*all events are free and open to the public - come as you are and bring you'r friends! food and beverages will be available onsite for purchase
6:00 pm37th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition Opening Night Party   FREE*
*Free - no-host bar raises funds for the Emeryville Youth Art Program
7:00 pm“Deep Cut Comedy” Live Stand Up at Fish & Farm (SF)   FREE
8:00 pmSan Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)   FREE
8:00 pmSummer Movie in the Park: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” | Orinda   FREE
9:30 pmHella Emo Halloween (SF)   $5*
*$5 - $12


Saturday, October 7, 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 amPor el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya (Opening Weekend)   $25*
*Children 12 and under always receive free admission. OMCA also offers discounts for seniors, youth, and Museum for All Card EBT holders. Every first Sunday, our admission is a $5 suggested donation.
11:00 amSF’s “Clean up The City” Lower Polk Neighborhood Cleanup   FREE
12:00 pm“Art Walk SF” October 2023 Block Party (Glen Park)   FREE*
*Free to attend
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
7:00 pmSF’s “Crazy Funny Asians” vs.” HellaDesi” Comedy Battle (2023)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets (bring cash for donations if you have the means)
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
10:30 pm“Britney vs. Missy” Throwback ’90s + ’00s Party (SF)   FREE*
*Free before 11p w/ RSVP
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
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 w/ 45+ Vendors (First Saturdays)   FREE
10:00 amChildren’s Council of San Francisco “City Kids Family Fair” (2023)   FREE*
*Free, just need to register.
10:00 am11th Annual “Taste of Africa” Festival (Livermore)   FREE
All DayBank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend   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.
All DaySF’s Chinatown Activation Weekends (June 1 – Nov. 30)   FREE
11:00 am37th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition (Oct. 7-29)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s Free “Circus On the Square” (St. Mark’s Square)   FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite
12:00 pmFleet Week 2023: Blue Angels Airshow + Full Schedule (Saturday)   FREE
12:00 pm2023 “Fleet Week” Air Show Viewing at SF’s Francisco Park   FREE
12:00 pm68th Annual East Bay “Armenian Food Festival” (Oct. 6-7)   FREE*
*Free before 5pm/ $3 after 5pm/ 12 and under free
12:00 pmFern Alley Music Series   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s 27th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (Oct. 7-8)   FREE*
*RSVP through Eventbrite
1:00 pmDogpatch Free Concerts in the Park (Fall 2023)   FREE
1:00 pm“Union Square in Bloom” 2023 Summer Music Series (July 8 – Oct. 19)   FREE
2:00 pmDue South Free Concert in the Park | SF   FREE
2:00 pmSF’s Valencia Street Saturday Block Parties (July 8-Nov 18)   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
9:00 pmSF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)   $10

Sunday, October 8, 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 am2023 Inner Sunset Sunday’s Flea Market (SF)   FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
10:00 amSF’s “Clean up The City” Lower Nob Hill Cleanup (w/ Free Food + Drinks for Volunteers)   FREE
11:00 amPor el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya (Opening Weekend)   $25*
*Children 12 and under always receive free admission. OMCA also offers discounts for seniors, youth, and Museum for All Card EBT holders. Every first Sunday, our admission is a $5 suggested donation.
2:00 pm“San Francisco Cowboy” Free Movie Screening w/ Director Q&A (SF Main Library)   FREE*
*Please RSVP
6:00 pm$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (2023)   $10 Off*
*$10-$15 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
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
9:00 amSF’s 2023 “Blessing of the Fleet” (The Presidio)   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)
11:30 amSF’s “Annual Blessing of the Animals” (2023)   FREE*
*RSVP preferred
12:00 pmFleet Week 2023: Blue Angels Airshow + Full Schedule (Sunday)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Concert Day on The Great Highway (Ocean Beach)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s 27th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (Oct. 7-8)   FREE*
*RSVP through Eventbrite
12:30 pmSF’s 155th Italian Heritage Festival & Parade 2023   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
2:00 pm“Sand Globe” East Bay Beach Festival (Albany)   FREE*
*Arrive Anytime!
8:30 pmFree Sunday Hot Rasa Salsa/Bachata/y Mas Latin Nights Dance Class (SF)   FREE

Monday, October 9, 2023

San Francisco’s Indigenous Peoples Day 2023 Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens)
San Francisco’s Indigenous Peoples Day 2023 Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)

Join us in celebration of San Francisco’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens with Native American art, music and vendors. The program highlights the vastly diverse and talented community of more...

7:00 pm1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)   FREE*
*1/2 off oysters while supplies. Limited free tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $10). There is a two drink minimum
7:30 pmFREE TIX: SF’s Dirty Joke Night at a Legendary Strip Club (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
7:00 am50th Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off (Half Moon Bay)   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 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 10, 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)
Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
 | Tope Lounge

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...

8:00 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Night (Oct. 10)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes early for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
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
6:00 pmHarmonic Trivia Nights at Thrive City (SF)   FREE*
*https://www.chasecenter.com/thrivecity/events/harmonic-trivia-nights-20230912
6:30 pm“Puzzled Pint” Hunt for Secret Pubs (SF)   FREE
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