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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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Taco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)
Taco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)
Tuesday, March 19 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover. $2 margarita with a purchase of a taco (starting at $4.75)
| Westwood

Taco Tuesdays just got even better because you can get a $2 margarita with the purchase of a taco starting at $4.75. Doors open at 6 p.m., and free trivia begins more...

7:30 pmSF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Mar. 19)   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.
6:00 pmHarmonic Trivia Nights at Thrive City (SF)   FREE
7:00 pmStrut Queer Open Mic (Castro)   FREE
7:00 pm“Dancing the Afrofuture” San Francisco Book Launch and Reading   $10

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)
50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)
Wednesday, March 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*50 cent wings! Minimum of 6 wings (range of flavors) with a drink purchase.
| Westwood

It’s wing Wednesday at Westwood! Get your hands on mouthwatering wings for just 50 cents each, with a variety of flavors to choose from. Don’t miss out! 50¢ Wing Wednesdays Every Wednesday, 6-9p Westwood, 2036 more...

6:30 pm$20 Tix: The Witty & Wistful “Unpacking in P’town” Live in SF (Mar. 1-31)   $20*
*Get 40% off tickets w/ secret code FUN40 at nctcsf.org (tickets normally $32-57)
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
10:00 amSF Zoo Free Admission Day (March 2024)   FREE*
*Free admission offer only valid to San Francisco residents with valid ID, subject to capacity. Admission into the zoo ends one hour before closing time for non-members. (For members admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.)
10:00 am“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design   FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
10:00 amSF’s 81st Community Day of Service at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (2024)   FREE
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
11:00 amTL Mini Lunchtime Block Party w/ Food Trucks & Live Music (Jan. 6 – March 30)   FREE
11:30 amFree Yoga “Wellness Wednesdays” at SF’s Ferry Building   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 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
7:30 pmCity Arts and Lectures: Angela Davis In conversation with Hilton Als (SF)   $49*
*Free tickets for students and educators! Email intern@cityarts.net for more info
7:30 pm“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)   FREE
8:00 pmValue Culture Boom Boom Room Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Suggested Donation of $10


Thursday, March 21, 2024

FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
Thursday, March 21 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
| Mayes Oyster House

We’re taking over Polk Street’s busiest bar/night club and turning it into a pop-up comedy club on Tuesday and Thursday nights – New for 2024! HellaFunny and Funcheap take over Mayes Oyster House more...

5:00 pmAsian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)   $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
7:00 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)   FREE*
*No cover all night

Friday, March 22, 2024

SF's Free "Library Fridays" w/ Museum of Craft and Design (Glen Park)
SF’s Free “Library Fridays” w/ Museum of Craft and Design (Glen Park)
Friday, March 22 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Make art with MCD 3 times at Library Fridays and earn a FREE family membership to the Museum of Craft and Design.
| Glen Park Branch Library

The Museum of Craft and Design’s Library Fridays bring hands-on creativity to branches across San Francisco! MCD partners with the San Francisco Public Library to bring the Mobile MakeArt van to the Bayview, Bernal more...

7:00 pmSF’s Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)   FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
7:00 pmLaugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)   FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
8:00 pm$20 Tix: The Witty & Wistful “Unpacking in P’town” Live in SF (Mar. 1-31)   $20*
*Get 40% off tickets w/ secret code FUN40 at nctcsf.org (tickets normally $32-57)
8:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps” from San Francisco Playhouse (Mar. 7-Apr. 20)   $10*
*Tickets normally start at $15, but you can get $5 with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
7:30 pmOpening Night: Irish Arts & Writers Festival 2024 (Presidio)   $20*
*Use promo code IRISH24 for a 20% DISCOUNT on Friday Opening Night tickets!
9:00 pmDizneyAdultz Dance Party (SF)   $20*
*$15 for anyone with Disney tattoo; $20 early bird tickets before March 15

Saturday, March 23, 2024

"Crazy Funny Asians" Comedy Showcase (SF)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)

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...

10:30 pmNo Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm. Otherwise Get $5 off "Entry anytime" Tickets - Early Bird tickets $5 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $10-15). Two drink minimum
9:00 amSF’s 4th Annual STEM Frenzy Festival (2024)   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
10:00 amFree Easter Carnival w/ Bounce House at Golden Gate Park (SF)   FREE*
*Free for all!
10:30 amMarin County Artists at the Golden Gate Int’l Exposition (Treasure Island)   FREE*
*pay-what-you-will event with free tickets available, but you can support our museum education programs by opting for the $10 ticket or adding a donation at checkout.
11:00 am“Filipino Komiks Marketplace” at SF’s Cartoon Museum   $10*
*This event is included as part of admission to the museum. Special admissions are available (Student, Educator, Senior, Kids, etc...).
3:00 pmSF Civic Music Association “An Afternoon of Chamber Music”   FREE*
*Admission is FREE and registration/RSVPs are appreciated but not required.
7:00 pmSF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $15 at door without RSVP

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, March 24 – 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...

8:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Sunday Night Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
10:00 pm“Laughter Hours” SF’s New Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (Sunday Nights)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
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 am2024 Sucka Flea Market & Swap (SF)   FREE
1:00 pm5th Annual El Lopo Plaza Celebration + Spanish Onion Party (SF)   FREE*
*Free, but it's a restaurant/bar
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
2:00 pmLabor History Talks at Maritime Museum (SF)   FREE*
*This is a FREE event; donations are highly appreciated and encouraged.
4:30 pmFree Reggae in the Park 2024 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
9:53 pmPenumbral Lunar Eclipse Night Over San Francisco   FREE

Monday, March 25, 2024

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 pmSF’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, March 26, 2024

Taco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)
Taco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)
Tuesday, March 26 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover. $2 margarita with a purchase of a taco (starting at $4.75)
| Westwood

Taco Tuesdays just got even better because you can get a $2 margarita with the purchase of a taco starting at $4.75. Doors open at 6 p.m., and free trivia begins more...

6:00 pmHarmonic Trivia Nights at Thrive City (SF)   FREE
8:00 pmLee Perry Birthday Celebration at Great American Music Hall (SF)   $24*
*24 advance
8:30 pmThird Coyote, Jake Cassman + TBA (Bottom)   $13*
*$13 in advance / $15 at the door

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)
50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)
Wednesday, March 27 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*50 cent wings! Minimum of 6 wings (range of flavors) with a drink purchase.
| Westwood

It’s wing Wednesday at Westwood! Get your hands on mouthwatering wings for just 50 cents each, with a variety of flavors to choose from. Don’t miss out! 50¢ Wing Wednesdays Every Wednesday, 6-9p Westwood, 2036 more...

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
10:00 am“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design   FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
11:00 amTL Mini Lunchtime Block Party w/ Food Trucks & Live Music (Jan. 6 – March 30)   FREE
11:30 amFree Yoga “Wellness Wednesdays” at SF’s Ferry Building   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 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
7:30 pm“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)   FREE

Thursday, March 28, 2024

$20 Tix: The Witty & Wistful "Unpacking in P’town" Live in SF (Mar. 1-31)
$20 Tix: The Witty & Wistful “Unpacking in P’town” Live in SF (Mar. 1-31)
Thursday, March 28 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*Get 40% off tickets w/ secret code FUN40 at nctcsf.org (tickets normally $32-57)
| New Conservatory Theatre Center

Former vaudevillians reunite in the summer of 1959 to drink, dance, and forget about the real world. But this year is different. The witty and wistful Unpacking in P’town by Jewelle more...

8:00 pmFREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)   FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
5:00 pmAsian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)   $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
7:00 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)   FREE*
*No cover all night

Friday, March 29, 2024

SF's Free "Library Fridays" w/ Museum of Craft and Design (Portola)
SF’s Free “Library Fridays” w/ Museum of Craft and Design (Portola)
Friday, March 29 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Make art with MCD 3 times at Library Fridays and earn a FREE family membership to the Museum of Craft and Design.
| Portola Branch Library

The Museum of Craft and Design’s Library Fridays bring hands-on creativity to branches across San Francisco! MCD partners with the San Francisco Public Library to bring the Mobile MakeArt van to the Bayview, Bernal more...

7:00 pmLaugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)   FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmSF’s Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)   FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
8:00 pmSF’s Free Spring 2024 Outdoor Movie Night Kickoff w/ “Barbie” (Mar. 29 – Apr. 26)   FREE*
*"doors" at 7:15p, film at dusk

Saturday, March 30, 2024

"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (2024)
“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2024)
Saturday, March 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Otherwise $5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Savoy Tivoli

Crime is no laughing matter in San Francisco… unless it’s Comedians with Criminal Records – a unique showcase of professional comics who’ve had troubles with the law in the past. In addition more...

7:00 pmSF’s “Black Laughs Matter” North Beach Comedy Pop-Up (2024)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (normally $15-25)
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
10:30 pmNo Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm. Otherwise Get $5 off "Entry anytime" Tickets - Early Bird tickets $5 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $10-15). Two drink minimum
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“TreasureFest” on Treasure Island 2024 (Mar. 30-31)   $15*
*$10 pre sale, $15 early bird, $20 general
12:00 pmSF’s Wild “Mrs. Roper” Castro Bar Crawl at The Lookout (2024)   FREE
12:00 pmEaster EggStravaganza 2024: A Castrorific Block Party (SF)   FREE
7:00 pmSF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $15 at door without RSVP

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, March 31 – 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 pm$5 Off Tix: Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps” from San Francisco Playhouse (Mar. 7-Apr. 20)   $10*
*Tickets normally start at $15, but you can get $5 with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
8:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Sunday Night Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
10:00 pm“Laughter Hours” SF’s New Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (Sunday Nights)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
10:00 amSan Francisco Zoo & Gardens: Easter Bunny Meet and Greet   $31*
*Includes General Admission to the Zoo from, 10am to 5pm. Pricing for tickets vary for General Admission, Children, Seniors, and SF Residents. See www.sfzoo.org for pricing details.
10:00 am“TreasureFest” on Treasure Island 2024 (Mar. 30-31)   $15*
*$10 pre sale, $15 early bird, $20 general
10:00 amSF’s Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2024 (Dolores Park)   FREE*
*Donations greatly appreciated
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)
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
2:00 pmSF’s “Bring Your Own Big Wheel” Race on Easter Sunday 2024 (Potrero Hill)   FREE*
*Free to watch; but $10-$20 suggested donations are requested to race.