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, May 30, 2023

SF's Free Yoga in the Gardens (May 16 - 30)
SF’s Free Yoga in the Gardens (May 16 – 30)
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)

The 2023 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 6 at 1:00pm with John more...

8:00 pmSF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (May 30)   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 pmFREE TIX: HellaFunny’s Brand New North Beach Comedy Blast (Opening Night)   FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
6:30 pmFists of Improv: LGBTQ+ Leather Bar’s Free Improv Workshop (SF)   FREE
7:00 pmComedy Blast at Neck Of The Woods with Danny Dechi & Friends   FREE*
*Free
8:00 pmParadise Comedy: A Stand Up Comedy Debate Show (SF)   FREE

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design
“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
 | Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Can Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to more...

9:00 amFree Admission Hour “Japanese Tea Garden” at Golden Gate Park (SF)   FREE*
*Free hour, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 10am. Otherwise non-resident admission is $10 - $13 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valide ID
12:00 pmFerry Building’s Free Lunchtime Concerts on the Plaza (April-May)   FREE
3:00 pmCastro Farmers’ Market 2023 (Every Wednesday)   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 pmSMILF (Straight Men I’d Like to Friend) Comedy Game Show (SF Eagle)   FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Happy Hour drink specials from until 8pm a the SF Eagle.


Thursday, June 1, 2023

"The Howard Wiley Show" Free Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Concert
“The Howard Wiley Show” Free Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Concert
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)

The 2023 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 6 at 1:00pm with John 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$5 Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s New Play “Chinglish” (May 4 – June 10)   $30*
*Tickets start at $35 ($5 off with code FUNCHEAP)
1:00 pmSFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2023)   FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
5:00 pmMucho Mambo: Monthly Salsa Dance Lesson & Party at Salesforce Park (SF)   FREE*
*free to everyone
7:00 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)   FREE*
*No cover all night
8:00 pmSF DocFest Opening Night Art Show and Afterparty   FREE*
*All are welcome to join the cast and crew of the SF DocFest Opening Night Film 26.2 to Life for a free-to-all after party around the corner from the Roxie at the 518 Valencia Gallery. More information: https://sfdocfest2023.eventive.org/schedule/642de5dc8832dc0040784465

Friday, June 2, 2023

SF's Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)
SF’s Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
 | Speakeasy Brewery

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been defiantly brewing small batches of beer in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood since 1997. Come celebrate this legacy with a special pop-up comedy festival every Friday night. Special more...

7:00 pm“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2023)   FREE*
*Free w/ secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST
8:00 pmILLENIUM Live at Chase Center (SF)   $49.50*
*Tickets start at 49.50 for reserved seating (plus fees)
11:00 amContemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)   FREE
2:00 pmStern Grove RSVPs Opens at 2p: Santigold (7/2)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
4:00 pmFeel Good Fridays w/ $5 Happy Hour (SF)   FREE*
*No RSVP required and free to the public to enter
5:00 pmNorth Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)   FREE
5:00 pm“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party (2023)   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 pmPlunge Group Show and 3 Year Anniversary Party (SF)   FREE*
*Free to the public
6:00 pmPride Pop- Up Art Show   FREE
7:00 pm“Deep Cut Comedy” Live Stand Up at Fish & Farm (SF)   FREE
8:00 pmSan Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)   FREE
9:30 pmHella Emo SF: “Anti-Prom”   $5*
*$5 presale tickets/$10 at the door

Saturday, June 3, 2023

SF's Fillmore Summerfest Kick-Off: Grillin' in the MO' (2023)
SF’s Fillmore Summerfest Kick-Off: Grillin’ in the MO’ (2023)
Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. $2 food tickets available for purchase
 | Hamilton Recreation Center

Grillin’ in the ‘Mo” is Back! Free Blues Concert & Family Bar-B-Q Black Cat Zydeco, Tia Carroll and the Backyard Party Kings will headline this year’s in person “Grillin’ in the ‘Mo” more...

1:00 pmSF’s Free Outdoor Flamenco w/ Melissa Cruz at Yerba Buena Gardens (SF)   FREE
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
7:00 pm“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2023)   $15*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmSF’s Tiki Bar “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (7p + 9p Shows)   $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) - There is a two drink minimum
8:00 pmILLENIUM Live at Chase Center – Second Show Added (SF)   $49.50*
*Tickets start at 49.50 for reserved seating (plus fees)
10:30 pmNo Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)   $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20). 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 amTrash Pick Up + Free Community Lunch & Coffee (SF)   FREE*
*FREE plus Sponsored coffee/lunch by CivicJoyFund
All DayBank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend   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 am11th Annual Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival (2023)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s Pro Women’s Soccer “FC Day for the Bay” Festival (Presidio)   FREE
12:00 pmBalinese “Gamelan in the Garden” in San Francisco Botanical Gardens   FREE*
*Free for San Francisco Residents with valid ID. Free performances with regular admission to the San Francisco Botanical Garden.
1:00 pmSan Francisco Library “Book Sale Block Party” w/ 10,000+ Books   FREE*
*Free GA
4:00 pm“MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission   FREE
5:00 pmSan Francisco Pride Pub Crawl (2023)   $9.99*
*Must be 21 or older to purchase a ticket.
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
8:00 pmQueer Prom 2023 w/ Drag & Fashion Show (SF)   FREE*
*with Eventbrite registration
9:00 pmSF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)   $10

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023
Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
 | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)

A weekly market featuring farmers, ranchers, food artisans, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Explore all the amazing local businesses surrounding the farmers market at sunsetstrong.com. You can more...

10:00 amAsian Art Museum: Family Fun Day (Free Admission)   FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
6:00 pmBeyond Bollywood Film Series: “Amrapali” 1966 (Asian Art Museum)   $10*
*Adults: $10, Seniors: $8, College/Youth: $7
6:00 pm$25 Tix for Limited Run of “The Road to Mecca” at SF’s Z Below (June 4 – 30)   $25*
*$25 flat fee General Admission
7:30 amSF’s 102nd Annual “Statuto” Race: North Beach to Embarcadero (2023)   FREE*
*Free to watch
10:00 am“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Margaritas & Free Burritos (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 amYerba Buena Art & Makers Market   FREE
11:00 amSF’s Yerba Buena Art & Maker’s Market (First Sundays)   FREE
11:00 am“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s Summer “Zietmarkt” + Beer Garden (Zeitgeist)   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
1:00 pm“Golden Gate Park Band” 2023 Free Sunday Park Concerts   FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
4:30 pmFree Reggae in the Park “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)   FREE

Monday, June 5, 2023

FREE TIX: SF's Dirty Joke Night at a Legendary Strip Club (North Beach)
FREE TIX: SF’s Dirty Joke Night at a Legendary Strip Club (North Beach)
Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
 | Condor Club

The legendary Condor in North Beach turns into a pop-up comedy club on Monday nights. Instead of topless dancers, you’ll hear real dirty jokes by real dirty comedians and some of SF’s top local comics more...

4:00 pmSF Arcade Bar “Emporium” Free Game Token Night (Every Monday)   FREE*
*4 free game token if you show your California ID
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, June 6, 2023

FREE TIX: HellaFunny's Brand New North Beach Comedy Blast (Opening Night)
FREE TIX: HellaFunny’s Brand New North Beach Comedy Blast (Opening Night)
Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
 | Tope Lounge

After a two-month remodel, Tope Lounge in North Beach has finally reopened and is kicking off with a brand new HellaFunny comedy night on Tuesdays w/ $2 off all specialty cocktails and wine 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
4:00 pmSF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
6:30 pmFists of Improv: LGBTQ+ Leather Bar’s Free Improv Workshop (SF)   FREE
7:00 pmComedy Blast at Neck Of The Woods with Danny Dechi & Friends   FREE*
*Free
8:00 pmParadise Comedy: A Stand Up Comedy Debate Show (SF)   FREE

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design
“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
 | Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Can Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to more...

9:00 amFree Admission Hour “Japanese Tea Garden” at Golden Gate Park (SF)   FREE*
*Free hour, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 10am. Otherwise non-resident admission is $10 - $13 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valide ID
11:00 amSF’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.
3:00 pmCastro Farmers’ Market 2023 (Every Wednesday)   FREE
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Asian Art Museum's $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Cost: $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
 | Asian Art Museum

Looking for a great date night on the cheap? The Asian Art Museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays and general admission is just $10 (that’s half-off). Plus Special exhibitions more...

6:30 pmBeyond Bollywood Dance Series: Queering Dance Traditions (Asian Art Museum)   $10*
*Adults: $10, Seniors: $8, College/Youth: $7
7:00 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)   FREE*
*No cover all night
7:00 pm“Clutch the Pearls” Drag Show at KQED (SF)   FREE*
*In Person: $15 / Livestream: Free.
7:00 pmThree Local Poets Read Recent Work + Ovid’s Metamorphoses   FREE
8:30 pm“Sundown Cinema” 2023: SF’s Free Film Night in the Park (June 8 – Oct. 20)   FREE

Friday, June 9, 2023

SF's Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)
SF’s Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
 | Speakeasy Brewery

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been defiantly brewing small batches of beer in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood since 1997. Come celebrate this legacy with a special pop-up comedy festival every Friday night. Special more...

7:00 pm“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2023)   FREE*
*Free w/ secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST
7:30 pm“Mortified Live” Teen Angst Diaries + Storytelling at Oasis (SF)   $25*
*Normally $35, use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off
2:00 pmStern Grove RSVPs Opens at 2p: Lyle Lovett & His Large Band (7/9)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
3:00 pmSchroeder’s 130th Birthday Celebration + German Beer Party (SF)   FREE
4:00 pmFeel Good Fridays w/ $5 Happy Hour (SF)   FREE*
*No RSVP required and free to the public to enter
4:30 pmFree Golden Gate Park Concert Happy Hour Night   FREE
5:00 pm“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party (2023)   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
7:00 pmStand Up Comedy Night at East Cut Crossing (SF)   FREE*
*No cover, RSVPs encouraged