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, January 26, 2021 | ||
 During the month of January 2021, you can receive 20% off on all takeout orders every Tuesday via takeout, phone orders, or online ordering. To receive your discount when ordering online, make more... | ||
Wednesday, January 27, 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... | ||
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Thursday, January 28, 2021 | ||
 Welcome the Year of the Ox with stories of animals and beasts and close looking at artworks from the museum collection.Welcome the Year of the Ox with stories of animals and more... | ||
| 7:00 pm | “Night of Ideas”: SF’s Festival of Arts & Ideas (2021) | FREE*
*RSVP Required on Eventbrite to guarantee your spot
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Friday, January 29, 2021 | ||
 The All-Star Comedy Show is just that– the funniest comedians ever in the Bay Area, guaranteed. Come discover these barely hidden gems. Pay What You Can – $6 Suggested, free for Essential Workers more... | ||
Saturday, January 30, 2021 | ||
 Are you a business owner with payroll in 2020? If yes, you might be able to apply for the 2nd installment of PPP loan. On Jan 30th, Sanjiv Gupta CPA will more... | ||
| 1:00 pm | Plug & Play Music Day w/ Community Music Center | FREE*
*RSVP to get links
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| 6:30 pm | Halloween Addicts’ “Haunted Hike” at Stow Lake (Golden Gate Park) | FREE*
*Donations accepted
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Sunday, January 31, 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... | ||
Wednesday, February 3, 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 | SF’s Pop-up Waterfront Drive-in Movie Theater is Back | $49*
*$49 per vehicle – limited to legal capacity of car based on number of seatbelts
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Thursday, February 4, 2021 | ||
 Lunar New Year Poetry and Calligraphy with Poets Michael Warr, Chun Yu, and Calligrapher Aiqin Zhou. Get Tickets Celebrate the Year of the Ox with us! Poets Michael Warr and Chun Yu read more... | ||
| 6:00 pm | Instagram Live Voss Gallery Art Exhibition Preview “Double Vision” | FREE*
*Free: Instagram Live Event
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Friday, February 5, 2021 | ||
 Voss Gallery presents our second VIP Collectors event on Friday, February 5th, 4-8PM. Enjoy the first view of the “Double Vision” duo exhibition in an elevated and fun environment. Reserve your more... | ||
Sunday, February 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 |
Tuesday, February 9, 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, February 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... | ||
Thursday, February 11, 2021 | ||
 In this show, each comic perform their best jokes! While… being interrupted, questioned, and heckled by other comics. RSVP on Eventbrite to attend the show! About this Event The longest running Bay Area virtual more... | ||
Saturday, February 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... | ||
| 6:00 pm | Root Division “Diasporic Futurism Part II: The Future Futures” Virtual Reception | FREE |
Sunday, February 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... | ||
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | ||
| Grace Cathedral invites everyone to celebrate Mardi Gras 2021 online during their reimagined gala ‘Grace for All.’ Enjoy a Carnivale-style celebration with exciting performances, dynamic speakers, community arts project, an unbelievable more... | ||
Wednesday, February 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... | ||
Saturday, February 20, 2021 | ||
 UPDATE: San Francisco’s 2021 Chinese New Year Parade has been canceled due to concerns over large public gatherings. Instead there will be a TV special and a few smaller public events more... | ||
Sunday, February 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... | ||
Sunday, February 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... | ||
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 |
Tuesday, March 9, 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... | ||
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... | ||
Saturday, March 20, 2021 | ||
 Please note like most events, this is tentative depending on how things go with COVID. Please check Facebook for the latest updates. You’re invited to Patrick’s Pawade – the largest annual event 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... | ||
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... | ||
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... | ||
