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Saturday, November 16, 2024
$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show Saturday, November 16 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: $11.94* *$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum \| Endgames Improv Theater (SF) From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a more...
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
10:00 pm	SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)	FREE* *Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
10:00 am	San Francisco “Vintage Market” at Civic Center (Every 3rd Saturday)	FREE
1:00 pm	2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)	$9* *Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
9:00 pm	Alchemist’s Saturday Night Throwbacks (SF)	FREE* *Free Entry All Night. 21+
Sunday, November 17, 2024
SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (Nov. 17-July 6) Sunday, November 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20 \| Herbst Theatre The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Mozart to Mendelssohn” concerts! (M2M) is the Association’s second full orchestra, and was formed in 2014 to accommodate the growing number of musicians who more...
6:00 pm	FREE: 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 pm	Free Sunday Comedy Night 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
9:45 am	Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)	FREE
10:00 am	SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)	FREE
12:00 pm	SF’s “Castro Stroll” Art Walk (Every 3rd Sunday)	FREE

Monday, November 18, 2024
NFL Monday Night Football + Happy Hour (’til 6:30p) at The Function (SF) Monday, November 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP \| The Function Welcome to NFL Monday Night Football + Happy Hour (’til 6:30p) at The Function SF: Comedy Club & Cocktail Lounge! Join us for a fun-filled evening of football and drinks. Watch more...
7:00 pm	Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)	FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:15 pm	Monday Night Free Comedy Showt 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
9:30 pm	SF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)	FREE* *RSVP Required.
6:00 pm	SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)	FREE* *8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
7:30 pm	The 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 pm	Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)	FREE* *free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays) Tuesday, November 19 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase \| Mesa Maguey Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa more...
8:00 pm	SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night 2024 at The Function	FREE* *RSVP Required.
6:00 pm	Taco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)	FREE* *No cover. $2 margarita with a purchase of a taco (starting at $4.75)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
FREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights) Wednesday, November 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets \| Secret Location (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...
9:30 pm	SF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)	FREE* *RSVP Required.
6:00 pm	“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)	FREE* *Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
Thursday, November 21, 2024
SF’s New $20 “Booze School” Tequila Tasting (Casamigos) at Underdogs Cantina Thursday, November 21 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm \| Cost: $17.85* *Normally $23.18 (fee included). Use code cheapbooze for $5 off. 21+ \| Underdogs Cantina San Francisco’s Underdogs Cantina (right across the street from the ballpark) hosts a brand new monthly “Booze School“ with guided tastings, a complimentary cocktail and free chips / salsa / guacamole. more...
7:00 pm	“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)	FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:15 pm	“Black Laughs Matter” Comedy: Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7:15p + 8:45p)	FREE* *RSVP Required
6:30 pm	New LGBTQ+ Monthly Music Series “Vibin’ Live” (SF)	FREE* *Admission free with dinner reservation
8:00 pm	Star Trek Trivia at Berryland Beer Garden (Oakland)	FREE
Friday, November 22, 2024
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows) Friday, November 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets \| Secret Location (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...
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
10:00 pm	SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)	FREE* *Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
5:00 pm	$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)	FREE* *Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
6:00 pm	2024 City Center’s 50 Ft. Tree Lighting Celebration (San Ramon)	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 pm	SF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)	$20* *Normally $25, use secret code FUNCHEAP for $5 off tickets
Saturday, November 23, 2024
“An Afternoon of Chamber Music” SF’s Free Classical Concert (Oct. 5-June 14) Saturday, November 23 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20 \| Noe Valley Ministry Join us for an intimate concert featuring chamber music from musicians across the Bay Area, hosted by the San Francisco Civic Music Association. Chamber Music Concert Series or the “Afternoon of Chamber more...
7:00 pm	FREE: 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 Show: Live in SF (The Function)	FREE* *Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 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
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
10:00 pm	SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)	FREE* *Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
Sunday, November 24, 2024
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday) Sunday, November 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets \| Secret Location (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	Free Sunday Comedy Night 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
9:45 am	Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)	FREE
12:00 pm	SF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)	FREE
Monday, November 25, 2024
NFL Monday Night Football + Happy Hour (’til 6:30p) at The Function (SF) Monday, November 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP \| The Function Welcome to NFL Monday Night Football + Happy Hour (’til 6:30p) at The Function SF: Comedy Club & Cocktail Lounge! Join us for a fun-filled evening of football and drinks. Watch more...
7:00 pm	Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)	FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:15 pm	Monday Night Free Comedy Showt 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
9:30 pm	SF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)	FREE* *RSVP Required.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays) Tuesday, November 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase \| Mesa Maguey Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa more...
7:30 pm	“Top Gun Maverick” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony	$69
8:00 pm	SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night 2024 at The Function	FREE* *RSVP Required.
6:00 pm	Taco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)	FREE* *No cover. $2 margarita with a purchase of a taco (starting at $4.75)
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
FREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights) Wednesday, November 27 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets \| Secret Location (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...
9:30 pm	SF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)	FREE* *RSVP Required.
7:00 pm	SF’s “Cardi Spelling Bee” An Adult Spelling Bee (Every 4th Wednesday)	FREE* *$10 to compete, free to watch
Thursday, November 28, 2024
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland) Thursday, November 28 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets \| Secret Location (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...
7:15 pm	“Black Laughs Matter” Comedy: Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7:15p + 8:45p)	FREE* *RSVP Required
7:30 am	Free Admission to SF’s Botanical Garden on Thanksgiving (2024)	FREE* *Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am
Friday, November 29, 2024
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows) Friday, November 29 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets \| Secret Location (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...
7:30 pm	“Amadeus” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (Nov. 29-30)	$99
10:00 pm	SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)	FREE* *Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
10:00 am	SF’s Civil War Era Fort’s New Film Series (July – Dec. 2024)	FREE
5:00 pm	$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)	FREE* *Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
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 pm	SF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)	$20* *Normally $25, use secret code FUNCHEAP for $5 off tickets
Saturday, November 30, 2024
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows) Saturday, November 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets \| Secret Location (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	“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Show: Live in SF (The Function)	FREE* *Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:30 pm	“Amadeus” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (Nov. 29-30)	$99
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 pm	SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)	FREE* *Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
6:00 pm	2024 Holiday Tree Lighting at Yerba Buena Gardens (SF)	FREE* *Free with RSVP
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday) Sunday, December 1 – 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...
6:00 pm	FREE: 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 pm	Free Sunday Comedy Night 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
7:30 pm	“A Merry-Achi Christmas” Holiday Concert Live at Davies Symphony Hall	$35
9:45 am	Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)	FREE
11:00 am	“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)	FREE
11:00 am	Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)	FREE* *Additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
2:00 pm	SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)	FREE
Monday, December 2, 2024
Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays) Monday, December 2 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase \| Mesa Maguey Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa more...
7:15 pm	Monday Night Free Comedy Showt 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
7:30 pm	Troupe Vertigo’s “Holiday Cirque” Spectacular Show at Davies Symphony Hall	$35
9:30 pm	SF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)	FREE* *RSVP Required.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays) Tuesday, December 3 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase \| Mesa Maguey Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa more...
7:30 pm	SF Symphony’s “The Colors of Christmas” Live in Concert (Dec. 3-4)	$29
8:00 pm	SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night 2024 at The Function	FREE* *RSVP 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.
9:30 am	de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)	FREE* *Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
10:00 am	SF’s “Conservatory of Flowers” Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)	FREE
11:00 am	SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)	FREE* *Pay What You Wish Day
4:00 pm	SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)	FREE* *Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
FREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights) Wednesday, December 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets \| Secret Location (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...
7:30 pm	SF Symphony’s “The Colors of Christmas” Live in Concert (Dec. 3-4)	$29
9:30 pm	SF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)	FREE* *RSVP Required.
11:00 am	SF’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.