San Francisco Events & Things to Do

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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Sunday, July 19, 2026
Finals Watch Party at Yerba Buena Gardens 2026 Sunday, July 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *FREE \| RSVP \| Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade) Sun, Jul 19 \| 11:00am – 4:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE \| RSVP Come watch the World Cup finals game on the big screen more...
12:00 pm	Soccer Finals Watch Party at PIER 39	FREE
4:00 pm	SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Your Next Comic: A New Faces Showcase)	FREE* *Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes in advance for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
8:00 am	AIDS Walk San Francisco 2026 (Golden Gate Park)	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	“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free 1 Mile-Long Street Festival & Block Party (Mission Dist.)	FREE
11:00 am	“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)	FREE* *Weather permitting (rain cancels)
12:00 pm	World Cup Final at Madrone	FREE
12:00 pm	World Cup Finals at Red’s Place
12:00 pm	World Cup Finals at Rock’s Den	FREE
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)	FREE
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: Treasures of the Band World	FREE* *Free, but donations are welcome.
2:00 pm	Jess Janz – The Table Where We Meet	FREE
4:00 pm	SF’s She/They Bike Ride (Now Every Sunday) at Ferry Building	FREE* *Free! RSVP on Partiful. You can still ride with us if you don't RSVP, just show up. She/They Rides every Sunday: sign up for the newsletter to stay in the loop about future rides.
4:30 pm	Free Reggae in the Park 2026 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)	FREE
6:00 pm	Thirst Draft: Write Drunk, Edit Never	FREE
7:30 pm	Meltdown Movie Madhouse: Poppers (1984) Queer Schlock Cinema (SF)	$15
Monday, July 20, 2026
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park) Monday, July 20 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am \| Cost: 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 \| Japanese Tea Garden The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s more...
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"
7:00 pm	“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)	FREE* *Free before 8pm; $5 after
8:00 pm	Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)	FREE* *free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
People in Plazas: Reggae Concert \| SF Tuesday, July 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| 101 California This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different more...
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Funk / Soul / R&B Concert \| SF	FREE
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
$5 Off Tix: “Hairspray” The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12) Wednesday, July 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:45 pm \| Cost: $47* *Save $5 with code FUNCHEAP \| San Francisco Playhouse It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and big-hearted teen Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on the Corny Collins Show. When her wish comes true, Tracy becomes an overnight sensation and uses her newfound more...
9:00 am	Japanese 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
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Bluegrass \| SF	FREE
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Neo-Soul / Jazz Concert \| SF	FREE
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Jazz Trio \| SF	FREE
2:00 pm	SF’s Free Flower Embroidery Art Workshop (Materials Provided)	FREE* *Free RSVP
4:00 pm	‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)	FREE
6:00 pm	SF Politics 101: Fun Crash Course on City Chaos + History (SPUR)	FREE* *RSVP required
6:00 pm	Chess Lecture at the Bernal Library	FREE
6:00 pm	“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)	FREE* *Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
7:00 pm	Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)	FREE
7:00 pm	Free Queer Comedy Night w/ Diana Hong: Safe Words Showcase (SF Eagle)	FREE* *Pay What You Can General Admission $15-$30 recommended, NOTAFLOF. VIP Tickets available.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
People in Plazas: African / Reggae / PoP Concert \| SF Thursday, July 23 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| 333 Market St. This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different more...
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Caroline Chung’s Citizens Jazz \| SF	FREE
6:00 pm	Punching the World	FREE
7:30 pm	Tolomeo: Handel’s Gripping, Rarely Heard Opera Returns Live (SF)	$40* *$40–$175. $20 tickets available for Under 30s, while supplies last.
Friday, July 24, 2026
René y Familia (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026 Friday, July 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden Fri, Jul 24 \| 11:00am – 11:30am Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 799 Howard St. San Francisco, CA This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm. Spanning three generations and an array more...
7:00 pm	SF’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
7:30 pm	James Bond Forever: 007 Hits Live w/ SF Symphony (SF)	$30* *Ticket starts at $30 Center Terrace; $59 2nd Tier
4:30 pm	GG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park	FREE
5:00 pm	“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)	FREE* *Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
5:00 pm	$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)	FREE* *Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
6:00 pm	“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026	FREE
8:00 pm	Live Band Night: Featuring Unamaz at Rock’s Den	FREE
Saturday, July 25, 2026
SF Buddhist Church’s 83rd Ginza Bazaar (2026) Saturday, July 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free \| Buddhist Church of San Francisco Join the fun for all ages at the Buddhist Church of San Francisco’s annual Obon Festival and Bazaar. Celebrate BCSFs 83rd Ginza Bazaar and the 95th Bon Odori! Throughout the weekend, enjoy more...
12:00 pm	Free Summer Weekend at Museum of Craft and Design (July 25-26)	FREE* *Free for all - RSVP recommended
2:00 pm	SF’s “ChoreoFest” Outdoor Dance Festival: Day One (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)	FREE* *FREE
9:00 pm	Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)	FREE* *Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
9:30 am	Free 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 am	Free “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
12:00 pm	Free Summer Weekend 2026 at “Museum of Craft and Design” (July 25-26)	FREE* *Free
12:00 pm	1st Ever “Madrone Book Sale” w/ $2 Books on Bar’s Outdoor Parklet (SF)	FREE
12:00 pm	Free Pup Crawl: Dog-Friendly Music + Treats (SF)	FREE* *RSVP
12:00 pm	Presidio Chapel Concert Series: Free Opera Gala 2026 (SF)	FREE* *Please RSVP for in-person attendance at presidiointerfaith@gmail.com
12:00 pm	Sisterhood Gardens 10th Anniversary Party & Fundraiser (SF)	FREE* *RSVP required
2:00 pm	“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)	* *Free, but donations are accepted
2:00 pm	Free Repair Cafe: Fix Your Broken Stuff + Sweet Treats (Haight-Nopa)	FREE
3:00 pm	Sip + Sample: Free Fresh Victor Tasting Party (SF)	FREE
4:00 pm	SF’s “Bhangra & Beats” Night Market 2026	FREE
7:30 pm	Matilda on the Big Screen w/ Live Orchestra (SF)	$29.50* *Kids' tickets half off!
Sunday, July 26, 2026
SF Buddhist Church’s 95th Bon Odori (2026) Sunday, July 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free \| Buddhist Church of San Francisco Join the fun for all ages at the Buddhist Church of San Francisco’s annual Obon Festival and Bazaar. Celebrate BCSFs 83rd Ginza Bazaar and the 95th Bon Odori! Throughout the weekend, enjoy more...
12:00 pm	Free Summer Weekend at Museum of Craft and Design (July 25-26)	FREE* *Free for all - RSVP recommended
5:15 am	San Francisco Marathon 2026	FREE* *Free for spectators
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	SF’s 2026 “Bon Odori” Street Dance Festival (Japantown)	FREE
11:00 am	2026 “Up Your Alley / Dore Alley” Street Fair & Fetish Festival (SF)	FREE* *Free, but donations are requested.
11:00 am	“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)	FREE* *Weather permitting (rain cancels)
12:00 pm	Dolores Park “Craft As Resistance” Free Art Day In the Park (SF)	FREE
12:00 pm	Free Summer Weekend 2026 at “Museum of Craft and Design” (July 25-26)	FREE* *Free
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: Scottish Music & Dancing	FREE* *Free, but donations are welcome.
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)	FREE
1:30 pm	Rare Q&A w/ Film Critic Joseph McBride: Hollywood Icons Discussed (SF)	FREE
2:00 pm	Matilda on the Big Screen w/ Live Orchestra (SF)	$29.50* *Kids' tickets half off!
Monday, July 27, 2026
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park) Monday, July 27 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am \| Cost: 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 \| Japanese Tea Garden The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s more...
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"
7:00 pm	“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)	FREE* *Free before 8pm; $5 after
8:00 pm	Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)	FREE* *free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
People in Plazas: Free Tango Concert \| SF Tuesday, July 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| 101 California This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different more...
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Modern Pop / Rock Concert \| SF	FREE
5:00 pm	SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026	FREE
7:00 pm	SF History Night \| Pacific Heights	$10* *$10 for non-members; free for SFHA members
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (“Get it?!” Gameshow) Wednesday, July 29 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm \| Cost: 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. \| Cobb's Comedy Club Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you more...
9:00 am	Japanese 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
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Latin Concert \| SF	FREE
2:00 pm	Hands-On Free Clay Carving: Family-Friendly Art Workshop (SF)	FREE* *FREE RSVP
6:00 pm	The Buds Return to El Rio	FREE
6:00 pm	Explore Queer + Trans Histories: Free Guided Exhibit Tour (SF)	FREE* *FREE
6:00 pm	“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)	FREE* *Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
7:00 pm	Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)	FREE
Thursday, July 30, 2026
St. Vincent Live with the San Francisco Symphony (SF) Thursday, July 30 – 7:30 pm \| Cost: $139* *Tickets start at $139 (while supplies last) \| Davies Symphony Hall St. Vincent’s First-Ever Orchestral Performances with the San Francisco Symphony. A Limited Run Shows. St. Vincent has been regarded as one of the most innovative and fascinating presences in modern music for more...
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Hawaiian Concert \| SF	FREE
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Modern Pop / Rock Concert \| SF	FREE
6:00 pm	Free Writers’ Open Mic + BYOB Night for a Cause (826 Valencia)	FREE* *Ages 21+
8:00 pm	Coit Comedy: Stand Up Comedy & Free Golden Boy Pizza \| SF	$5* *Use "Funcheap" to get a 50% discount ticket with 1 drink minimum requirement. Otherwise it's $10.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Unique Derique (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026 Friday, July 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm \| \| Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden Fri, Jul 31 \| 11:00am – 11:30am Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 799 Howard St. San Francisco, CA This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm. A beloved Bay Area institution, Unique Derique is more...
7:00 pm	SF’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
3:00 pm	“Blush” San Francisco Porn Film Festival (Roxie Theater)	$20* *18+ only!