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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Thursday, July 9, 2026

“West Side Story” Film Concert with Live Orchestra (July 9-10)
“West Side Story” Film Concert with Live Orchestra (July 9-10)
Thursday, July 9 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $99*
*Tickets start at $99 (while supplies last)
 | Davies Symphony Hall

Lights, camera, music! This summer, experience the magic of West Side Story like never before as the San Francisco Symphony performs Leonard Bernstein’s score to the 1961 film live to picture. Hailed as more...

7:30 pmWest Side Story Film with Live Orchestra (SF)   $79*
*Tickets start at $79 (while supplies last)
5:00 pmSF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)   FREE
5:00 pmUpper Polk Cleanup w/ Free Drinks For Volunteers   FREE*
*Register for free on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757709/
5:30 pmFuture Tables: An Art + Tech Fine Dining Convergence (SF)   $25*
*RSVP REQUIRED
6:00 pmThursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library   FREE
6:00 pm“21st Century Sucks” Artist Talk & Closing Event   FREE
6:00 pm“The Last Taboo: LGBTQ+ Soccer Documentary” Free Film Night (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP via Link
7:00 pmMeet New Christian Friends: Upscale Singles Mixer 2026 (SF)   $30
7:00 pmBiodiversity Now: Urban Nature + Native Plant Movement (SF)   
7:00 pmNo Steps Needed: 5Rhythms Movement Nights (July 9-23)   $32
7:30 pmAvant-Garde Live: Euphotic, Wizardmaster, Sean Keenan + Headboggle (SF)   $5*
*$5-$15, all-ages, no one turned away for lack of funds
7:30 pmOne-Night-Only: NYC Telos Ensemble’s Purgatory Reading Series (SF)   $17.85
8:00 pmShame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF   FREE

Friday, July 10, 2026

Mariachi San Francisco (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Mariachi San Francisco (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Friday, July 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden

Fri, Jul 10 | 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 third-generation musician from Jalisco, Aurelio Aceves more...

7:00 pmSF’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
7:30 pm“Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)   $21*
*Normally $26 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
7:30 pm“West Side Story” Film Concert with Live Orchestra (July 9-10)   $99*
*Tickets start at $99 (while supplies last)
7:30 pmWest Side Story Film with Live Orchestra (SF)   $79*
*Tickets start at $79 (while supplies last)
8:00 pm$5 Off Tix: “Hairspray” The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12)   $47*
*Save $5 with code FUNCHEAP
10:00 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Roast Battle)   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.
11:00 amSteel Across America: 9/11 25th Anniversary Tour Stop (SF)   FREE*
*Steel Truck Available for Public Viewing
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
7:00 pmAn Evening with Agua Pura   $20
7:00 pmFree Comedy Night w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | Outer Richmond   FREE
7:30 pmFeral Friday: Frisky Community Square Dance + Beginner Class (SF)   $20*
*Kids Free, $10 13-18 years of age, 19 on up +$20
8:00 pmAll Your Friends   $27.72
9:00 pmNight Vision: Nail Polish, Chalk Teeth, Tropisphere   $11.28*
*Ages 21+


Saturday, July 11, 2026

Live On Larkin: Battle of the Bands & Bay's Best
Live On Larkin: Battle of the Bands & Bay’s Best
Saturday, July 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)

Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Check out live music, performances, free activities and games, vendors, and more! Live On Larkin 2026 2nd Saturdays, July – more...

9:00 pmFree Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
9:00 amTrail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF   FREE
9:00 amFree Volunteer Day: Park Clean-Up + Planting (Jefferson Square Park)   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
9:30 amMeditation Day Retreat: Unplug and Recharge   FREE*
*RSVP required
10:00 amArt Walk and Cleanup in Downtown’s Yerba Buena Neighborhood (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
10:00 am“One City Day” 2026: Free Roller Disco and Jackson Park Clean-up (SF)   FREE*
*Free to attend - Skate Rental is free.
10:30 amGolden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)   FREE*
*Completely Free
10:30 amDirtybird Outdoor Yoga: Flow + Chill Vibes by the Ocean (SF)   $33
11:00 amMoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)   FREE
11:00 amYouth All-Star Circus: Acrobats, Jugglers + Aerial Acts (Children’s Creativity Museum)   $20*
*Excludes small ticketing fee. Youth and Senior tickets are $15 plus fee.
11:00 amChinatown Food Crawl: $10 Entry w/ Local Eats + Sweets (SF)   $10
11:00 amCraving Chinatown 2026: $10 Food Tasting + Lion Dance (SF)   $10*
*https://give.cycsf.org/event/craving-chinatown-2026/e812341
11:00 amFree Summer Festival Bazaar: BBQ, Bingo + Prizes (Japantown)   FREE
11:00 amNew Farm’s Summer “Library Day” Festival + Meet Goats (SF)   FREE
11:00 amLibrary Day 2026: Book Giveaways + Music on the Farm (SF)   FREE
12:00 pmWayfinding: 50 Years of Hōkūleʻa – Musical Ferry Voyage (Angel Island)   $25*
*Tickets are free with museum entrance ($3 - $5). You will need to get the ferry to Angel Island which costs $10 each way if you have clipper or contactless bank card
12:00 pmEco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF   FREE
12:00 pmSample Sweet + Savory: Free Datesy Syrup + French Cheese Pairing (SF)   FREE
1:00 pmPacific Feats Festival 2026 at SF’s Palace of Fine Arts (July 11-12)   $43.60*
*Early Bird general admission per day. $76.65 Early Bird Weekend Pass. Limited anniversary giveaways for first 100 and 250 ticket buyers; prices increase after lineup announcement.
2:00 pm“Sketchboard”: Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | SF   $5*
*Donation-based admission: $5-15
4:20 pm“Tamale Lady Day” Celebration 2026: Outdoor Party, Concert, Film (Zeitgeist)   FREE*
*Free 21+
5:30 pmFree Patrón Tequila Tasting (Rocks Den)   FREE
6:00 pmFuture of Us Fest: Hands-On Art + Tech Event (SF)   $10*
*Sliding scale option. We have waived ticket options if cost is a barrier.
6:00 pmHôtel Biron Art Night: Sea Creatures + Wine Reception (SF)   FREE
7:00 pmEsto No Tiene Nombre: Queer Latina Performance + Poetry Night (SF)   $35*
*discounts for Students, Educators and Seniors as well as youth
8:30 pmSaturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed | SF   FREE
8:30 pmLafs&Slams: Lucha Libre Comedy Roast, Burlesque + “Blood” Rituals (SF)   $10*
*Normally $20, but Half off with code funcheapclan

Sunday, July 12, 2026

SF's "Inner Sunset Flea Market" 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
Sunday, July 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
 | Inner Sunset

The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to more...

10:00 am2 Blocks of Vintage + Makers: Inner Sunset Flea Market (2026)   FREE*
*Free
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 amFuture of Us Festival 2026: 50+ Free Events in SF (July 4-12)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s Free 6-Hour “Ferry Fest” 2026: Concerts, Art + DJs (Ferry Building)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP.
1:00 pmFree Open Mic Night: All Musicians + Singers Welcome (SF)   FREE*
*Free and open to all
1:00 pmPacific Feats Festival 2026 at SF’s Palace of Fine Arts (July 11-12)   $43.60*
*Early Bird general admission per day. $76.65 Early Bird Weekend Pass. Limited anniversary giveaways for first 100 and 250 ticket buyers; prices increase after lineup announcement.
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Band’s Free ‘Disney Magic’ Symphony in the Park   FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
2:00 pmAnime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF   FREE
2:00 pmCrawfish Boil and Free Zydeco Show (SF)   FREE*
*Live Music from 2-8 is free. Pre-order crawfish at the ticket link
2:00 pmAdventure Time: Figure Drawing   $30
4:00 pmFinal Villa Chaos: Love Island USA Season Finale Watch Party (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP via Partiful

Monday, July 13, 2026

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Monday, July 13 – 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...

5:00 pmArtist Talk: Mat McGrath & Ted Barrow   FREE
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"
6:30 pmCyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.   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, July 14, 2026

Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39's Outdoor Screen (June 12 - July 19)
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Tuesday, July 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39

The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the more...

12:30 pm“Poetic Tuesdays” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026   FREE
4:30 pmSF’s “Bastille on Belden” Free Bastille Day Event (2026)   FREE*
*Free to attend, but we encourage attendees to frequent the restaurants along Belden Place.
7:30 amSan Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am. Free for SF residents daily
6:30 pmFind Your People: ADHDinner Club Community Meetup (SF)   Paid Tickets

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39's Outdoor Screen (June 12 - July 19)
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Wednesday, July 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39

The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the more...

7:30 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Comedy Allstars)   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.
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
11:00 am“Biblio Bistro” Farmers’ Market Cooking School | UN Plaza   FREE
2:00 pmExplore Symmetry: Free Graphite + Oil Pastel Art Workshop (SF)   FREE*
*Free RSVP
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
7:00 pmDecoding the Magnetic Interstellar Medium   FREE

Friday, July 17, 2026

Toishan Lions Dance Troupe (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Toishan Lions Dance Troupe (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Friday, July 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden

Fri, Jul 17 | 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. In Chinese culture, the lion symbolizes more...

7:00 pmSF’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
7:30 pmA Midsummer Night’s Dream: Classical Favorites Live (Davies Symphony Hall)   $39*
*Tickets start at $30 (while supplies last)
10:00 amDrag-Driven Storytelling: Queer Immersive Theater Workshop (SF)   $450*
*No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
6:00 pmSummer Sing-A-Long: 1776   $5*
*$5 for members, $10 for mon-members
6:30 pm100 Years of Black Cinema: Ashley Clark Book Signing + Film (SF)   $15
7:00 pmMonthly Comedy Showcase: Danny Dechi + Bay Area Talent (SF)   FREE

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39's Outdoor Screen (June 12 - July 19)
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Saturday, July 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39

The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the more...