Friday, November 29, 2024

Ghirardelli Square's 2024 Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Ghirardelli Square’s 2024 Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 29 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ghirardelli Square

The 2024 holiday photo season has officially arrived! Visit Ghirardelli Square on a festive Christmas night with your loved ones to capture cherished memories with Santa. Enjoy the annual holiday performance more...

4:00 pmFan Expo San Francisco at Moscone Center (Nov. 29-Dec. 1)  $35
5:00 pmSF City Hall Lights Up for Thanksgiving 2024 (Nov. 28-29)   FREE
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
All DaySF’s Black Friday Ice Skating Dance Party w/ WiLD 94.9 at Union Square   $20*
*$20 adult tix (includes skate rental)
8:00 pmSF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)   $20*
*Normally $25, use secret code FUNCHEAP for $5 off tickets

Saturday, November 30, 2024

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, November 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, more...

7:30 pm“Amadeus” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (Nov. 29-30)   $99
8:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical “Waitress” by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)   $41*
*Tickets normally start at $46, but you can get $5 off with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
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 amThanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair (Nov. 30 – Dec. 1)   $11*
*Mention Johnny Funcheap at the door and get $3 off entrace fee - normally $14
6:00 pm2024 Holiday Tree Lighting at Yerba Buena Gardens (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP


Sunday, December 1, 2024

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 1 – 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...

10:00 amAsian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)   FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
4:00 pm“49er Sunday Football” Watch Party at Westwood (SF)   FREE*
*No cover
7:00 pmFree Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
7:30 pm“A Merry-Achi Christmas” Holiday Concert Live at Davies Symphony Hall   $35
9:00 am2024 World’s Largest Origami Tree “Tree of Hope” (Grace Cathedral)   FREE
10:00 amThanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair (Nov. 30 – Dec. 1)   $11*
*Mention Johnny Funcheap at the door and get $3 off entrace fee - normally $14
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“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)
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
3:30 pm3rd Annual Interfaith Holiday Kick Off (SF)   FREE*
*Free to all
6:00 pmBazaar Writers Salon   FREE

Monday, December 2, 2024

Troupe Vertigo's "Holiday Cirque" Spectacular Show at Davies Symphony Hall
Troupe Vertigo’s “Holiday Cirque” Spectacular Show at Davies Symphony Hall
Monday, December 2 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $35 | Davies Symphony Hall

Troupe Vertigo’s spellbinding performances ignite the imagination through stunning physical feats choreographed into works of art. In their return to the San Francisco Symphony, the company brings their innovative mix of more...

5:30 pm2024 Nob Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony (SF)   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"
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, December 3, 2024

Taco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)
Taco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)
Tuesday, December 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 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 Symphony’s “The Colors of Christmas” Live in Concert (Dec. 3-4)   $29
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
11:00 amSF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
3:00 pmHoliday Ornament Making (SF)   FREE
4:00 pmSF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
6:00 pm“Panto in the Presidio” Holiday Show w/ Brand-New, Zany & Lavish “Peter Pan” (SF)   $23*
*General Admission: USD 23.00

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

SF Symphony's "The Colors of Christmas" Live in Concert (Dec. 3-4)
SF Symphony’s “The Colors of Christmas” Live in Concert (Dec. 3-4)
Wednesday, December 4 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $29 | Davies Symphony Hall

Join the San Francisco Symphony and legendary vocalists Peabo Bryson, Jackie Evancho, Jennifer Holliday, and BeBe Winans for a spectacular program of Christmas classics and greatest hits. Holidays With The Symphony Sunday, 12/1 more...

8:00 pm$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
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 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.
4:00 pmSF’s Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting (2024)   FREE
5:30 pmMovie Screening: “Bitter Melon: The First Cut” + Q&A w/ Director H.P. Mendoza   FREE*
*Free to all, but the movie is not appropriate for children under 15.
5:30 pmThe Ritz-Carlton SF’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024 (SF)   FREE
6:00 pm50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)   FREE*
*50 cent wings! Minimum of 6 wings (range of flavors) with a drink purchase.
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, December 5, 2024

Free Day: Final Two Weeks of SF's Contemporary Jewish Museum (Closing for 1+ Year on Dec. 15)
Free Day: Final Two Weeks of SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum (Closing for 1+ Year on Dec. 15)
Thursday, December 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Book free tickets at thecjm.org
| Contemporary Jewish Museum

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco has, unfortunately, announced it will temporarily close its galleries for at least one year, beginning December 16, 2024, due to financial challenges. The good more...

1:00 pmSFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)   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.
6:30 pmSF’s Drag Queens on Ice 2024 (Union Square)   FREE*
*FREE to watch; $30 to skate (includes skate rental)

Friday, December 6, 2024

"Let's Glow SF" 2024: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Fest (Opening Night Celebration)
“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Fest (Opening Night Celebration)
Friday, December 6 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and more...

7:00 pmSF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
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
7:30 pm“Shrek The Musical” Live in SF (Dec. 6-8)   $36.50*
*Tickets start at $36.50. The best seats will go quickly. No added ticket fees. Just one $5 order fee no matter how many tickets you purchase
8:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical “Waitress” by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)   $41*
*Tickets normally start at $46, but you can get $5 off with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
6:30 amFree Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)   FREE*
*Free rides every Friday on San Francisco Richmond Ferries from November 1 to end of 2024. No reservations required but seats are first come first served
11:00 amContemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)   FREE
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pmNorth Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s Castro Art Walk 2024 (Every First Friday)   FREE*
*Free self-guided tour
5:00 pmHayes Valley’s 34th Annual Holiday Stroll (2024)   FREE
5:40 pmSF’s 55-Foot Presidio Holiday Tree Lights Up (Dec. 6-31)   FREE
7:00 pmFirst Fridays: “The Ethereal” ft. Esther Young, Eli Wise, E.G. Phillips   FREE
8:00 pmSan Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)   FREE
8:00 pmSF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)   $20*
*Normally $25, use secret code FUNCHEAP for $5 off tickets

Saturday, December 7, 2024

"Shrek The Musical" Live in SF (1p + 7:30p Shows)
“Shrek The Musical” Live in SF (1p + 7:30p Shows)

Fall in love all Ogre again on December 6-8! Perfect for families or a fun night out, join us for the weekend run of Shrek The Musical, the beloved stage adaptation of more...

5:30 pm“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)   FREE
7:00 pmSan Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)   FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
9:00 amBreakfast With Santa at The Westin St. Francis   $113.89*
*$105 for adults and $75 for children, excluding taxes and fees
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
All DayBank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)   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 amSan Francisco Baltic Christmas Fair (2024)   FREE*
*Free admission to the marketplace and free raffle entry for all guests
11:00 amSF’s Holiday Secondhand Sale (Dec. 7-8)   FREE*
*Just buy used. 50% of proceeds donated to local orgs
6:00 pm“MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission   FREE
9:00 pmSF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)   $10

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 8 – 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...

10:00 amSanta Skivvies 2024: Holiday Underwear Run Through the Castro (SF)   FREE*
*Free to watch, but registration for the run is $40 and supports the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
11:00 amSF Holiday Maker Market & Chocolate Gallery 2024 (SF’s Ferry Building)   FREE*
*Free market for all guests. No tickets, purchases, or donations required to visit.
11:00 amSF’s “Shipyard Holiday Art Show” w/ 50+ Artists   FREE*
*Free, donations much appreciated, RSVP requested
12:00 pm“49er Sunday Football” Watch Party at Westwood (SF)   FREE*
*No cover
1:00 pm“Shrek The Musical” Live in SF (1p + 6:30p Shows)   $36.50*
*Tickets start at $36.50. The best seats will go quickly. No added ticket fees. Just one $5 order fee no matter how many tickets you purchase
5:30 pm“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)   FREE
7:00 pmFree Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
10:00 amSFMOMA’s “Free Family Day” Free Museum Day (SF)   FREE*
*Free for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.
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 5th Annual Bernal Heights “Holidays on the Hill” Faire (SF)   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
2:00 pmCommunity Puzzle Swap (SF)   FREE*
*free for all - but bring a puzzle

Monday, December 9, 2024

"Let's Glow SF" 2024: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)
“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)
Monday, December 9 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and more...

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 pm2024 World’s Largest Origami Tree “Tree of Hope” Tree Lighting (Grace Cathedral)   FREE