Thursday, January 1, 2026

Cancelled: Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Cancelled: Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, January 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
| Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive

The Museum is closed on New Year’s Day

12:00 pmSFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals   FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
12:00 pmNew Year’s (& Final) Day at San Jose’s “Christmas in the Park”   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
1:00 pmFree New Year’s Day 2026 Huge Sand Art-Making at Ocean Beach (SF)   FREE*
*Open to all
3:00 pmFree SF Chamber Orchestra Concert on New Year’s Day (Palo Alto)   FREE*
*Tickets/RSVPs NOT required but it helps us to know you're planning to come. Supporting Members may enter up to an hour before downbeat for first choice seating. General Admission begins at 2:45pm.
4:30 pmNew Year’s Day at Oakland Zoo’s “Glowfari” 2025 Lights Festival   $30.75*
*Adult admission tickets start at $30.75; The Zoo is using dynamic pricing, so ticket prices will vary based on date and time and purchase date. Buy early. Tickets do sell out in advance.
5:00 pmSF’s Epic “Photosynthesis” Light Show | Conservatory of Flowers   FREE*
*Free to watch from outside the building.
5:00 pmNew Year’s Day at “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail   $32*
*Adult tix start at $32
6:00 pmLower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin   FREE
6:00 pmSF’s 2025 Macy’s Union Square Great Christmas Tree (Final Night)   FREE
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
9:00 pmEvery Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)   FREE*
*Inner Circle is always Free with RSVP
9:30 pmSadderday: An Emo/Pop-Punk/Screamo Dance Party | SF   FREE

Friday, January 2, 2026

SF's Alcatraz Night Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
SF’s Alcatraz Night Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Friday, January 2 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm | Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the epic Alcatraz Night Tour – with tickets good for up to 1 year! The Alcatraz Night Tour is a unique program limited to just a more...

3:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical “Into the Woods” Live in SF (Nov. 20-Jan. 17)   $47*
*Normally $52. $5 off Tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAP; fees included
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
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
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 DayFinal Day: SF’s 12 ft. Tall “Sugar Castle” at The Westin St. Francis   FREE
All DayHistory Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)   FREE
All DayFree Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History   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
3:00 pm“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF   FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
5:00 pmBaukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)   FREE
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 pmNorth Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)   FREE
6:00 pmOakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)   FREE
7:30 pmFree “Verdi Requiem” Concert w/ Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra (Jan 2-4)   FREE*
*Donations welcome
8:00 pmSan Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)   FREE
8:00 pmOakland Critical Mass | First Friday   FREE


Saturday, January 3, 2026

SF's Alcatraz Night Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
SF’s Alcatraz Night Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Saturday, January 3 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm | Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the epic Alcatraz Night Tour – with tickets good for up to 1 year! The Alcatraz Night Tour is a unique program limited to just a more...

11:00 amSF’s $10 Chinatown Walking Tour w/ Free Egg Tart + Hong Kong Tea Tastings (2026)   $10.38*
*Includes all tastings
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
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
9:00 pmFree Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
10:00 pmSF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
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.
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
10:00 am“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area   FREE
12:30 pmNike Missile Site Open House & Storytelling | Marin Headlands   FREE
9:00 pmSF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)   $10

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, January 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to more...

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)
11:00 amOakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)   FREE*
*Free admission; additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
11:00 am“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)   FREE
12:30 pmFree Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF   FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
2:00 pmSF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)   FREE
2:00 pmDiscordia Gameshow (SF)   FREE*
*Donations Suggested
3:00 pmCuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley   FREE*
*Free, but donations are encouraged.
5:00 pm“Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail Final Day at Golden Gate Park   $32*
*Adult tix start at $32
7:00 pmClutch The Pearls: Drag Cabaret Night | Make Out Room   $5*
*Sliding scale donation of $5 to $10.

Monday, January 5, 2026

Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, January 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at more...

7:00 pmMonday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest 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
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
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 pm“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, January 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence more...

7:00 pmOakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:30 pm$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge
9:30 amde Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
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.
10:00 amSF’s Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
4:00 pmSF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
8:00 pmFirst Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour | The Layover   FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, January 7 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays Every Wednesday | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No more...

7:00 pm“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
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 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.
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
3:00 pmRanch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa   FREE*
*$5 donation suggested per person, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. RSVP requested but not required.
6:00 pm“Safe Words” Comedy & Hot Dogs | SF   FREE*
*Donation-based admission
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
6:30 pmDrink & Draw Art Event & Raffle | The Knockout   FREE
6:30 pmIntro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | SF   FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
6:30 pm“South Side Beer Ride” Free Monthly Brewery Shuttle | SF   FREE*
*Shuttle is Free. Beer for purchase.
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
7:30 pmHometown Free Comedy Night & Happy Hour | Emeryville   FREE*
*Free with an RSVP

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, January 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and more...

9:00 pm$5 Off: “San Francisco Tonight” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)   $11.94*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off. Normally 17.12.
6:00 pmThursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library   FREE
7:30 pmComedy Sharks Standup Night | Peninsula   FREE
8:00 pmShame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF   FREE
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
9:00 pmEvery Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)   FREE*
*Inner Circle is always Free with RSVP

Friday, January 9, 2026

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture more...

7:30 pm“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” Film w/ SF Symphony Live Orchestra (Jan. 9-10)   $109*
*Starts at $109 while supplies last
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
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
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pmSecond Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael   FREE
5:00 pmVallejo Art Walk | Second Fridays   FREE
6:00 pm2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda   FREE
7:00 pmFree Comedy Night w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | Outer Richmond   FREE