San Francisco Calendar

San Francisco is super spendy to live in, but there’s always a ton of fun, free & cheap things to do… if you know where to look. Here’s our calendar of upcoming fun, yet affordable, events.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

San Francisco International Arts Festival 2025 (April 30 - May 11)
San Francisco International Arts Festival 2025 (April 30 – May 11)
Wednesday, April 30 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Some events are free, but most have ticket prices that range from $20-50
 | The Mission District

San Francisco International Arts Festival Opens on April 30 – Features Multiple World & U.S. Premieres – Addresses Issues of Civil Rights, Near & Afar Who: Multiple Artists What: San Francisco International Arts Festival Where: Multiple Venues more...


Thursday, May 1, 2025

$5 Off Tix: Tony Award-Winning "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" at SF Playhouse (May 1-June 21)
$5 Off Tix: Tony Award-Winning “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at SF Playhouse (May 1-June 21)
Thursday, May 1 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $47*
*$5 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP
 | San Francisco Playhouse

Embark on an extraordinary theatrical experience with The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, a mesmerizing play by Simons Stephens, based on the best-selling novel by Mark Haddon. Meet more...

1:00 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
6:30 pmJeopardy Bar League at Woodbury   FREE*
*FREE
7:00 pmSelect Thine Own Journey… In Space   $35
7:30 pmMatt Ruby Stand-Up Comedy   $30
7:30 pm3-time Grammy Winner: Cécile McLorin Salvant at SFJAZZ (May 1-3)   $40


Friday, May 2, 2025

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, May 2 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
 | Mayes Oyster House

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, 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 pmLaugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)   FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
4:00 pmMosabi Leaf Lard Pop-Up: A Taste of Tradition   FREE
4:30 pmFriday Happy Hour “Language of the Birds” at Golden Gate Park Bandshell   FREE
5:00 pmNorth Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s Slavic Festival 2025 (May 2-3)   $15*
*$15, $10 senior/student admission. Free for children under 13
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
6:00 pmGlamputee’s LEGacy Ball   FREE*
*$0-$50 sliding scale donation
7:00 pmFerry Flicks “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” w/ Beer Garden, Drag Bingo + Free Popcorn (SF)   $8.95*
*$8.95 tickets include Free popcorn
7:30 pmRoss Gay   $54
7:30 pmMaya Elise and Erisy Watt   $15
8:00 pmCinco De Mayo Celebration at SF’s Barbarossa Lounge (May 2-3)   FREE
8:00 pmWild Fantasy Art Show “Fairytale Frolic” Opening Party (SF)   FREE
8:00 pmSPIN San Francisco First Fridays “Dare to Rep The Bay”   $10
8:00 pmThe John Santos Sextet & Friends   $30
8:00 pm“Science of Cocktails” Open Bar Benefit Party at the Exploratorium (SF)   $175
8:00 pmYukimi (of Little Dragon) Solo Tour at The Fillmore   $53.50*
*Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
8:00 pmSan Francisco Bike Party: Dolores Park to Embarcadero (First Fridays)   FREE

Saturday, May 3, 2025

"Festicrawl" SF's Annual Pub Crawl & Music Fest (2025)
“Festicrawl” SF’s Annual Pub Crawl & Music Fest (2025)
Saturday, May 3 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12 - $45 (tickets increase closer to the event date); Ticket includes: Drink Specials, Bands, DJs, Find the Gnome Contest, Party Favors and more!
 | Mayes Oyster House

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Festicrawl returns to San Francisco for its second annual bash on May 3, 2025! Brought to you by CrawlSF, this one-of-a-kind event blends the more...

7:00 pmSan Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)   FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmLaugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)   FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
8:00 pm30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 – May 11)   $26*
*Get 30% off tickets w/ secret code FUN30 at nctcsf.org - Promo code is valid on all tickets except already-discounted tickets for students/educators/seniors/veterans.
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
7:00 amAlcatraz Swim   $295*
*Guided Alcatraz swim crossing from a professional open water swim company
7:30 amSloth Runners Race 5K/10K/13.1 (Crissy Field)   $32*
*32-40 per person
9:00 am“CatchLight” Visual Storytelling Summit on World Press Freedom Day (KQED)   FREE*
*RSVP
9:30 amDe Youngsters Day Out: Free Museum Day for Families (2025)   FREE
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
All DayBank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)   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.
10:00 amSF’s Cinco de Mayo Lowrider Car Show (2025)   FREE*
*admission is FREE and open to the public. Donation will be collected and appreciated
10:30 amGolden Gate Park WalkingTour   FREE*
*Contributions Accepted But Not Required
11:00 amAAPI + Children’s Day Free Outdoor Celebration at The Crossing (SF)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s 2025 Children’s Day Festival in Japantown   FREE
11:00 amFree Zine Making Workshop at SF’s Cartoon Art Museum   FREE*
*Free Ticket: First Come First Serve
11:00 amSF’s Slavic Festival 2025 (May 2-3)   $15*
*$15, $10 senior/student admission. Free for children under 13
11:00 amGraphic Arts Workshop Spring Print Sale   FREE
11:00 am“World Labyrinth Day” 2025 at Grace Cathedral (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
11:00 amFree Artist and Makers Fair (The Box SF)   FREE
11:00 amThe Box SF Free Artists and Makers Fair   FREE
12:00 pmWorld Labyrinth Day at SF’s Duboce Park (2025)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s “Blessing of the Lowriders” 2025 (20th & Harrison)   FREE*
*admission is FREE and open to the public. Donation will be collected and appreciated
1:00 pm2025 Youth Arts Summit (SF)   FREE
2:00 pmSF “Bay Beats Showcase” at Golden Gate Park   FREE
3:00 pmSpringlicious 2025 Fundraiser + Dance Party (Great Northern)   FREE*
*This event is open to all, regardless of financial circumstances. If you would like a free community ticket, please sign up at the information table at Glide’s 9 am & 11 am Sunday Celebrations (330 Ellis St.)
4:00 pmSF’s Cinco de Mayo Lowrider Cruise of The Mission w/ 100+ Lowriders (2025)   FREE
4:00 pmFree Lucha Libre / Mexican Wrestling Show (Spark Social)   FREE
5:00 pmGenevieve Cohn In Defense of Tenderness   FREE
7:00 pm“Foglifter” 10th Anniv. of Queer Writing Launch Party at Intersection for the Arts (SF)   FREE
7:30 pmStephen Bluhm Solo Set Live at Adobe Books   FREE*
*Free. Might pass a hat.
8:00 pmSean Hayes (R&B Inflected Folk Singer/Songwriter) at The Chapel   $36.85
9:00 pmSpice Route Monthly   FREE*
*Free with RSVP - https://partiful.com/e/bNSim0tcKnFbwKA1hxxh
9:00 pmSF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)   $10
9:00 pm’80s vs. Now: Bootie Mashup   $10*
*Discount advance tickets

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, May 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the more...

2:00 pm30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 – May 11)   $26*
*Get 30% off tickets w/ secret code FUN30 at nctcsf.org - Promo code is valid on all tickets except already-discounted tickets for students/educators/seniors/veterans.
3:00 pmSF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (10th Season Gala)   FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
7:00 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (May 4)   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.
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/
10:00 amAsian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)   FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
All DayBank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)   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.
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 amMath Quest: Cracking the Great Pizza Scandal (Salesforce Park)   FREE*
*please RSVP
11:00 am“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)   FREE
11:15 amThe Wizard of Oz Sing-Along w/ Costume Contest + Free Pizza (SF)   FREE*
*Free, donations welcome!
12:00 pmSelena De Mayo “Bidi Bidi” Brunch Brunch DJ Party, Loteria + Drag Show (SPARK Social)   $15*
*Valid for one person – Must be 21+. This ticket includes one drink token for your choice of Tajin Watermelon Sangria or Beer! Food and drinks will be available for additional purchase!
All DayFree Comic Book Day 2025 (San Francisco + Bay Area)   FREE
1:00 pmSymphony in the Park: Polish Music & Dance Festival | Golden Gate Park (2025)   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
2:00 pmToon Talk: Briana Loewinsohn (Raised by Ghosts)   FREE
2:00 pmDrumming Up Resistance w/ Umi Vaughan   FREE
2:00 pmSharon Art Studio Open House (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Just drop in
3:30 pmMalcolm X: The Centennial. JAZZ Remembers. Session One by The Destiny Muhammad   FREE
4:00 pmSF in SF presents: Karen Joy Fowler & Pat Murphy – San Francisco (Matinée)   $15
4:00 pmUnplug & Play Collective: No Phone Zone Hangout (SF)   FREE*
*$15 suggested donation but no one turned away for lack of funds
4:20 pmFree “Regae Sundays” at Golden Gate Park   FREE
6:00 pmBazaar Writers Salon   FREE
6:30 pmYoga Peace & Power Workshop with Susanna Barkataki   $40*
*Sliding scale tickets available through Eventbrite
8:00 pmClutch The Pearls   $10*
*Sliding Scale, $10-$20
11:59 pmEta Aquarids Meteor Shower | 2025   FREE

Monday, May 5, 2025

5:00 pmChess Night at Barebottle Brewery  FREE*
*Please support the venue by buying something to eat, drink, or take home for later.
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 pmCANCELED: SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)  FREE
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, May 6, 2025

SF's Small Business Week Pop-up Shop w/ 45+ Artists & Makers (2025)
SF’s Small Business Week Pop-up Shop w/ 45+ Artists & Makers (2025)
Tuesday, May 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall

Take in the splendor of City Hall while shopping for your friends, family and yourself! The annual Small Business Week City Hall pop-up shop is a great place to find a more...

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
6:00 pmBehind the Byline: The State of Small Business in San Francisco   FREE