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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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF) Thursday, July 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: $20* *Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump. \| House of Air Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the more...
7:00 pm	Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)	$20* *Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
7:30 pm	St. Vincent Live with the San Francisco Symphony (SF)	$139* *Tickets start at $139 (while supplies last)
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Hawaiian Concert \| SF	FREE
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Modern Pop / Rock Concert \| SF	FREE
5:00 pm	Craft for a Cause: Bracelet Making and Accessory Drive	FREE* *Free to attend! All materials provided. Food or beverage purchase encouraged. 21+ only.
5:00 pm	Free “Lips by fnnch” Sculpture Opening Party + Free Pro Portraits (SF)	FREE
6:00 pm	Free Writers’ Open Mic + BYOB Night for a Cause (826 Valencia)	FREE* *Ages 21+
7:00 pm	Jokes on Ocean: Free Stand-Up w/ Top Bay Comics (SF)	FREE* *Tips appreciated
7:30 pm	Queer Rock Riot: 3 Bands for a Cause (SF)	$15* *15 dollar cover, 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!
5:00 pm	$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)	FREE* *Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm	$5 Fridays at SF’s Circus Center (BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Night)	$5* *$10 for a swing. You can register for a $0 ticket if you don't have the financial means
5:30 pm	Contemporary Dance: Musicality + Ensemble Workshop (SF)	$15* *sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds
6:00 pm	San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)	FREE
7:00 pm	Directions In Stereo	FREE* *n/a
7:00 pm	Free Book Shop Comedy Night: Stand-Up in a Bookstore (SF)	FREE
8:00 pm	Disco Costume Party at Hotel Biron	FREE* *1 drink minimum
9:00 pm	Sanjoy’s SF Debut: “House of Joy” Bangladeshi Dance Party (The Midway)	$30* *21+

Thursday, July 9, 2026
People in Plazas: Jason Brock/Dee Spencer Band (SF) Thursday, July 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Rincon Center 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...
Saturday, August 1, 2026
SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air) Saturday, August 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm \| Cost: $40* *Booking in advanced is recommended \| House of Air Max out your ski or snowboarding skills with House of Air’s Adult Slopestyle Workshop – designed to push your limits in a controlled, high-energy environment. Beginners and seasoned free skiers and boarders more...
2:00 pm	SF’s “ChoreoFest” Outdoor Dance Festival: Day Two (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)	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
10:00 am	SF Coin Club’s 1st Annual Coin Show at Fort Mason	$10* *$10 General Admission, $50 Early Bird Admission at 8:30 AM
10:00 am	Step into the 1860s: SF’s “Living History Day” at Fort Point (2026)	FREE* *Free admission. Best to come early.
All Day	Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)	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.
10:00 am	“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks \| Bay Area	FREE
11:00 am	Cuentos Cantados, Stories with Music with Cascada de Flores	FREE
All Day	2026 Renegade Craft Summer Fair at Fort Mason Center (August 1-2)	FREE
1:00 pm	The Fabric of Celluloid: A Conversation with Dr. Alla Gadassik	$10* *Free-$10
2:00 pm	The Connection Lab: A Guided Experience for Singles	$77
2:00 pm	Free Play Festival: Melina’s Not Good Enough for Monday (Aug 1-3)	FREE* *reserve your spot via ticket link -- optional donation
4:45 pm	Free World Premiere: “Transmutation” Film + Live Artist Talk (Herbst Theatre)	FREE* *Admission is free to all, donations are appreciated.
5:00 pm	Dan Hoyle’s Takes All Kinds	$25
5:00 pm	The Magician’s Room	FREE
5:00 pm	Terraesthesia	FREE
6:00 pm	Noe Valley Salsa Dance Night	FREE
6:00 pm	“MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (August 2026)	FREE
9:00 pm	SF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)	$10
9:30 pm	Kelly’s Lot at The Saloon	FREE
Sunday, August 2, 2026
$5 Off Tix: “Hairspray” The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12) Sunday, August 2 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:45 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...
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/
10:00 am	Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)	FREE* *Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
10:00 am	SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)	$40* *Booking in advanced is recommended
All Day	Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)	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.
All Day	2026 Renegade Craft Summer Fair at Fort Mason Center (August 1-2)	FREE
11:00 am	“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)	FREE
11:00 am	“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)	FREE* *Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 am	18th Annual Playa Bound Trunk Show (The Midway)	FREE* *https://tixr.com/e/195506
11:00 am	SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)	FREE
12:30 pm	Free Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners \| SF	FREE* *Free but an RSVP is required.
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park (Golden Gate Park)	FREE* *Free, but donations are welcome.
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)	FREE
Monday, August 3, 2026
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park) Monday, August 3 – 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	SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)	$40* *Booking in advanced is recommended
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, August 4, 2026
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays) Tuesday, August 4 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required \| de Young Museum Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections more...
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 am	SF’s Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)	FREE
11:00 am	SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)	FREE* *Pay What You Wish Day
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Latin Folk Concert (SF)	FREE
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Americana Concert (SF)	FREE
4:00 pm	SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)	FREE* *Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Cobb’s Comedy Showcase) Wednesday, August 5 – 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
10:00 am	SF Zoo Free Admission Day	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.)
11:00 am	SF’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.
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Free Cuban Salsa Concert (SF)	FREE
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Bollywood Blues Concert (SF)	FREE
4:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Free “Market to Bandshell” Outdoor Concert	FREE
6:00 pm	“Safe Words” Comedy & Hot Dogs \| SF	FREE* *Donation-based admission
6:00 pm	“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)	FREE* *Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
6:30 pm	“South Side Beer Ride” Free Monthly Brewery Shuttle \| SF	FREE* *Shuttle is Free. Beer for purchase.
6:30 pm	Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class \| SF	FREE* *Free but an RSVP is required.
6:30 pm	Drink & Draw Art Event & Raffle \| The Knockout	FREE
6:30 pm	Phillip B. Williams Poetry Reading	FREE* *FREE with RSVP
7:00 pm	Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)	FREE
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design Thursday, August 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free Admission every First Thursday \| Museum of Craft and Design There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on their Free First Thursdays. Committed to making art, craft, and design accessible to everyone, the Museum of Craft more...
7:00 pm	Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)	$20* *Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
12:00 pm	People in Plazas: Jazz Concert (SF)	FREE
12:00 pm	SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals	FREE* *Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
6:00 pm	Lower Polk / TL Art Walk \| Trendyloin	FREE
6:00 pm	The Testament of Dr. Mabuse	FREE
9:30 pm	Sadderday: An Emo/Pop-Punk/Screamo Dance Party \| SF	FREE
Friday, August 7, 2026
Eddie Madril (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026 Friday, August 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden Fri, Aug 7 \| 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 dancer, singer, teacher, playwright and 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	“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making \| SF	FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required.
5:00 pm	$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)	FREE* *Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm	Union Square’s Free “Salsa in the Square” Night Party (Every 4th Friday)	FREE
5:00 pm	North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)	FREE
6:00 pm	Free Opening Night Art Celebration for “Behind the Curtain” (YBCA)	FREE* *FREE
8:00 pm	San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)	FREE
9:00 pm	Circus Æternus: 15+ DJs, Carnival Games, Silent Disco + Live Art Party (The Midway)	$29* *General Admission