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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Friday, March 5, 2021 | ||
 Get ready for SF’s very first fully-dedicated outdoor comedy club – part of our new pop-up (and socially-distant) comedy shows at unique outdoor spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more... | ||
| 8:45 pm | Fri 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 5:00 pm | Voss Gallery VIP Collectors Event: Gale Hart “Sic” | $35*
*$35 for up to 4 guests
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| 6:00 pm | Lights N’ Punchlines: Live Outdoor Comedy | $25*
*Each ticket INCLUDES two drinks and an appetizer
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Saturday, March 6, 2021 | ||
 Get ready for the original “HellaSecret” comedy show. A new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a more... | ||
| 7:00 pm | Sat 7p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 7:00 pm | 7p Show – “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 8:45 pm | Sat 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 8:45 pm | 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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Sunday, March 7, 2021 | ||
 POSTPONED due to Shelter in Place 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 more... | ||
| 9:00 am | Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile | FREE |
| 6:30 pm | “We The People” SF’s City Hall Art Projection & Celebration of Community (Final Night) | FREE |
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 | ||
 We’ve got a brand new secret beer garden to introduce you to for HellaSecret – a new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all more... | ||
| 7:30 am | Free Admission Day at San Francisco Botanical Garden | FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021 | ||
 Still Open / SHELTER IN PLACE UPDATE: 12/7/20 – Outdoor gardens are specifically allowed and exempt from closures in the Shelter-in-Place order from December 6 to January 4. “Outdoor botanical gardens and more... | ||
| 5:00 pm | Black Reactions with SeeBlackWomxn + de Young Museum | FREE |
| 5:30 pm | The Roxie Theater & Fort Mason Flix Drive in Movie: Stray | $49*
*per Vehicle
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Thursday, March 11, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for SF’s very first fully-dedicated outdoor comedy club – part of our new pop-up (and socially-distant) comedy shows at unique outdoor spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more... | ||
| 3:00 pm | Mission Community Market: 2021 Season Opening | FREE*
*Free admission but bring cash for purchase.
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Friday, March 12, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for SF’s very first fully-dedicated outdoor comedy club – part of our new pop-up (and socially-distant) comedy shows at unique outdoor spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more... | ||
| 8:45 pm | Fri 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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Saturday, March 13, 2021 | ||
 Learn how to meditate with a teacher from the San Francisco Zen Center. This virtual session for beginners will introduce you to the benefits of meditation, which can help settle the more... | ||
| 5:00 pm | 5p Show – “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 7:00 pm | Sat 7p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 7:00 pm | 7p Show – “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 8:45 pm | Sat 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 8:45 pm | 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 6:00 pm | Root Division Show w/ 18 Artists “MFA Revisited” | FREE |
Sunday, March 14, 2021 | ||
 Come eat, drink, shop, play, connect and be local at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, a festive open-air, year-round weekly market featuring local farmers, ranchers, food artisans, merchants, makers, more... | ||
| 1:15 pm | Pi (π) Day Online Celebration w/ Exploratorium | FREE*
*FREE on the Exploratorium Facebook page and YouTube channel
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Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | ||
| We’ve got a brand new secret beer garden to introduce you to for HellaSecret – a new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all more... | ||
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | ||
| Still Open / SHELTER IN PLACE UPDATE: 12/7/20 – Outdoor gardens are specifically allowed and exempt from closures in the Shelter-in-Place order from December 6 to January 4. “Outdoor botanical gardens and more... | ||
Thursday, March 18, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for SF’s very first fully-dedicated outdoor comedy club – part of our new pop-up (and socially-distant) comedy shows at unique outdoor spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more... | ||
| 3:00 pm | “Mission Community Market” Night Farmers Market (SF) | FREE |
Friday, March 19, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for SF’s very first fully-dedicated outdoor comedy club – part of our new pop-up (and socially-distant) comedy shows at unique outdoor spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more... | ||
| 8:45 pm | Fri 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 3:00 pm | Sunset Skate Party | FREE |
Saturday, March 20, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for the original “HellaSecret” comedy show. A new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a more... | ||
| 7:00 pm | Sat 7p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 7:00 pm | 7p Show – “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 8:45 pm | Sat 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 8:45 pm | 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 1:00 pm | Patrick’s Pawade & Pet Picnic 2021 at Fort Mason | FREE*
*Event is free to attend, but extra activities available for purchase. $20 - DOGA (yoga + dogs) & $15 - VIP + Bag
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Sunday, March 21, 2021 | ||
| Come eat, drink, shop, play, connect and be local at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, a festive open-air, year-round weekly market featuring local farmers, ranchers, food artisans, merchants, makers, more... | ||
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | ||
| We’ve got a brand new secret beer garden to introduce you to for HellaSecret – a new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all more... | ||
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | ||
| Still Open / SHELTER IN PLACE UPDATE: 12/7/20 – Outdoor gardens are specifically allowed and exempt from closures in the Shelter-in-Place order from December 6 to January 4. “Outdoor botanical gardens and more... | ||
Thursday, March 25, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for SF’s very first fully-dedicated outdoor comedy club – part of our new pop-up (and socially-distant) comedy shows at unique outdoor spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more... | ||
| 3:00 pm | “Mission Community Market” Night Farmers Market (SF) | FREE |
Friday, March 26, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for SF’s very first fully-dedicated outdoor comedy club – part of our new pop-up (and socially-distant) comedy shows at unique outdoor spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more... | ||
| 8:45 pm | Fri 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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Saturday, March 27, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for the original “HellaSecret” comedy show. A new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a more... | ||
| 7:00 pm | Sat 7p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 7:00 pm | 7p Show – “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 8:45 pm | Sat 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (SF) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 8:45 pm | 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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Sunday, March 28, 2021 | ||
| Come eat, drink, shop, play, connect and be local at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, a festive open-air, year-round weekly market featuring local farmers, ranchers, food artisans, merchants, makers, more... | ||
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 | ||
| We’ve got a brand new secret beer garden to introduce you to for HellaSecret – a new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all more... | ||
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 | ||
| Still Open / SHELTER IN PLACE UPDATE: 12/7/20 – Outdoor gardens are specifically allowed and exempt from closures in the Shelter-in-Place order from December 6 to January 4. “Outdoor botanical gardens and more... | ||
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | ||
 2021 updates Now in its 11th year, the popular neighborhood market will be reopening with a lineup of 20+ small local farms and food businesses, offering a diversity of fresh fruits and more... | ||
Sunday, April 4, 2021 | ||
| POSTPONED due to Shelter in Place 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 more... | ||
| 9:00 am | Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile | FREE |
| 7:30 pm | Final Night of SF’s Amazing Lighted Forest “Entwined” in GG Park (Apr. 4) | FREE*
*Lighting is from sundown to approximately 9:45p, but details may change depending on curfew and covid updates.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021 | ||
| Still Open / SHELTER IN PLACE UPDATE: 12/7/20 – Outdoor gardens are specifically allowed and exempt from closures in the Shelter-in-Place order from December 6 to January 4. “Outdoor botanical gardens and more... | ||
Thursday, April 8, 2021 | ||
| 2021 updates Now in its 11th year, the popular neighborhood market will be reopening with a lineup of 20+ small local farms and food businesses, offering a diversity of fresh fruits and more... | ||
Saturday, April 10, 2021 | ||
| Learn how to meditate with a teacher from the San Francisco Zen Center. This virtual session for beginners will introduce you to the benefits of meditation, which can help settle the more... | ||
Sunday, April 11, 2021 | ||
| Come eat, drink, shop, play, connect and be local at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, a festive open-air, year-round weekly market featuring local farmers, ranchers, food artisans, merchants, makers, more... | ||
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | ||
 Yes! As of 12/21/20 the San Francisco Botanical Garden is still open during COVID-19. Check Facebook for the latest updates. While we recommend advance ticket reservations to reduce wait times, monitor crowd more... | ||
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | ||
| Still Open / SHELTER IN PLACE UPDATE: 12/7/20 – Outdoor gardens are specifically allowed and exempt from closures in the Shelter-in-Place order from December 6 to January 4. “Outdoor botanical gardens and more... | ||
Thursday, April 15, 2021 | ||
| 2021 updates Now in its 11th year, the popular neighborhood market will be reopening with a lineup of 20+ small local farms and food businesses, offering a diversity of fresh fruits and more... | ||
Saturday, April 17, 2021 | ||
 Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry more... | ||
| 12:00 pm | “Cider Summit SF” Festival To-Go at The Presidio | $44.95*
*Base prices for tasting kits are $44.95 & $69.95.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | ||
| Still Open / SHELTER IN PLACE UPDATE: 12/7/20 – Outdoor gardens are specifically allowed and exempt from closures in the Shelter-in-Place order from December 6 to January 4. “Outdoor botanical gardens and more... | ||
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 | ||
| Still Open / SHELTER IN PLACE UPDATE: 12/7/20 – Outdoor gardens are specifically allowed and exempt from closures in the Shelter-in-Place order from December 6 to January 4. “Outdoor botanical gardens and more... | ||
Sunday, May 2, 2021 | ||
| POSTPONED due to Shelter in Place 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 more... | ||
Saturday, May 8, 2021 | ||
| Learn how to meditate with a teacher from the San Francisco Zen Center. This virtual session for beginners will introduce you to the benefits of meditation, which can help settle the more... | ||
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | ||
| Yes! As of 12/21/20 the San Francisco Botanical Garden is still open during COVID-19. Check Facebook for the latest updates. While we recommend advance ticket reservations to reduce wait times, monitor crowd more... | ||
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | ||
 Thanks to SkyStar and SF Rec and Park’s generous offer for all San Francisco public school graduating seniors to take a free ride on the Wheel this summer beginning June 2 through Sept. more... | ||
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 | ||
| Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry more... | ||
Monday, September 6, 2021 | ||
| Thanks to SkyStar and SF Rec and Park’s generous offer for all San Francisco public school graduating seniors to take a free ride on the Wheel this summer beginning June 2 through Sept. more... | ||
Saturday, September 25, 2021 | ||
| Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry more... | ||
Thursday, November 11, 2021 | ||
| Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry more... | ||
