San Francisco Events & Things to Do

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Saturday, July 18, 2026
SF’s 30th Annual Urban Youth Arts & Graffiti Festival (2026) Saturday, July 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Precita Park Precita Eyes’ Annual Urban Youth Arts Festival takes place on the third Saturday of July. This year, the festival will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Precita Park from more...
4:00 pm	Richmond Night Market (SF)	FREE
6:00 pm	Recology Retrospective Group Show Opening Reception	FREE
9:30 pm	Revolutions: Staxx of Wax “Sights Unseen” Album Release Party	FREE
11:59 pm	San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)	FREE
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Finals Watch Party at Yerba Buena Gardens 2026 Sunday, July 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *FREE \| RSVP \| Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade) Sun, Jul 19 \| 11:00am – 4:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE \| RSVP Come watch the World Cup finals game on the big screen more...
12:00 pm	Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)	FREE
4:00 pm	SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Your Next Comic: A New Faces Showcase)	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 am	AIDS Walk San Francisco 2026 (Golden Gate Park)	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 am	“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free 1 Mile-Long Street Festival & Block Party (Mission Dist.)	FREE
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: Treasures of the Band World	FREE* *Free, but donations are welcome.
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)	FREE
4:00 pm	SF’s She/They Bike Ride (Now Every Sunday) at Ferry Building	FREE* *Free! RSVP on Partiful. You can still ride with us if you don't RSVP, just show up. She/They Rides every Sunday: sign up for the newsletter to stay in the loop about future rides.
6:00 pm	Thirst Draft: Write Drunk, Edit Never	FREE

Monday, July 20, 2026
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park) Monday, July 20 – 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	“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+
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
$5 Off Tix: “Hairspray” The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12) Wednesday, July 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:45 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...
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
2:00 pm	SF’s Free Flower Embroidery Art Workshop (Materials Provided)	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
6:00 pm	Chess Lecture at the Bernal Library	FREE
7:00 pm	Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)	FREE
Thursday, July 23, 2026
6:00 pm	Punching the World	FREE
7:30 pm	Tolomeo: Handel’s Gripping, Rarely Heard Opera Returns Live (SF)	$40* *$40–$175. $20 tickets available for Under 30s, while supplies last.
Friday, July 24, 2026
René y Familia (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026 Friday, July 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden Fri, Jul 24 \| 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. Spanning three generations and an array 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
7:30 pm	James Bond Forever: 007 Hits Live w/ SF Symphony (SF)	$30* *Ticket starts at $30 Center Terrace; $59 2nd Tier
5:00 pm	$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)	FREE* *Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm	“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)	FREE* *Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
6:00 pm	“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026	FREE
8:00 pm	Live Band Night: Featuring Unamaz at Rock’s Den	FREE
Saturday, July 25, 2026
SF’s “ChoreoFest” Outdoor Dance Festival: Day One (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026) Saturday, July 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *FREE \| Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade) Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest (Day One) Sat, July 25 \| 2pm – 4pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest 2026 occurs on two more...
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
12:00 pm	Free Pup Crawl: Dog-Friendly Music + Treats (SF)	FREE* *RSVP
12:00 pm	Presidio Chapel Concert Series: Free Opera Gala 2026 (SF)	FREE* *Please RSVP for in-person attendance at presidiointerfaith@gmail.com
2:00 pm	“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)	* *Free, but donations are accepted
3:00 pm	Sip + Sample: Free Fresh Victor Tasting Party (SF)	FREE
4:00 pm	SF’s “Bhangra & Beats” Night Market 2026	FREE
7:30 pm	Matilda on the Big Screen w/ Live Orchestra (SF)	$29.50* *Kids' tickets half off!
Sunday, July 26, 2026
San Francisco Marathon 2026 Sunday, July 26 – 5:15 am - Ends at 11:15 am \| Cost: FREE* *Free for spectators \| All Over San Francisco Run the 2026 Full Marathon! Join us for another banner year. A Rewarding and Scenic Race Through the Streets of San Francisco! The San Francisco Marathon isn’t just a race. It’s a celebration 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/
11:00 am	SF’s 2026 “Bon Odori” Street Dance Festival (Japantown)	FREE
11:00 am	2026 “Up Your Alley / Dore Alley” Street Fair & Fetish Festival (SF)	FREE* *Free, but donations are requested.
11:00 am	“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)	FREE* *Weather permitting (rain cancels)
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)	FREE
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: Scottish Music & Dancing	FREE* *Free, but donations are welcome.
1:30 pm	Rare Q&A w/ Film Critic Joseph McBride: Hollywood Icons Discussed (SF)	FREE
2:00 pm	Matilda on the Big Screen w/ Live Orchestra (SF)	$29.50* *Kids' tickets half off!
Monday, July 27, 2026
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park) Monday, July 27 – 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	“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, July 28, 2026
SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026 Tuesday, July 28 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Noe Valley Town Square Come out for the Noe Valley Night Market from 5–8pm at the Noe Valley Town Square for a cozy evening of live music, local retail and food vendors, and family-friendly fun. Gather more...
7:00 pm	SF History Night \| Pacific Heights	$10* *$10 for non-members; free for SFHA members
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (“Get it?!” Gameshow) Wednesday, July 29 – 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
2:00 pm	Hands-On Free Clay Carving: Family-Friendly Art Workshop (SF)	FREE* *FREE RSVP
6:00 pm	The Buds Return to El Rio	FREE
6:00 pm	Explore Queer + Trans Histories: Free Guided Exhibit Tour (SF)	FREE* *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 pm	Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)	FREE
Thursday, July 30, 2026
St. Vincent Live with the San Francisco Symphony (SF) Thursday, July 30 – 7:30 pm \| Cost: $139* *Tickets start at $139 (while supplies last) \| Davies Symphony Hall St. Vincent’s First-Ever Orchestral Performances with the San Francisco Symphony. A Limited Run Shows. St. Vincent has been regarded as one of the most innovative and fascinating presences in modern music for more...
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
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
Saturday, August 1, 2026
SF’s “ChoreoFest” Outdoor Dance Festival: Day Two (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026) Saturday, August 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade) ChoreoFest (Day 2) Sat, Aug 1 \| 2:00pm – 4:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Free RSVP Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest 2026 occurs on two days: Saturday, July more...
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
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
All Day	2026 Renegade Craft Summer Fair at Fort Mason Center (August 1-2)	FREE
4:45 pm	Free World Premiere: “Transmutation” Film + Live Artist Talk (Herbst Theatre)	FREE* *Admission is free to all, donations are appreciated.
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
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
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.
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
11:00 am	“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)	FREE
All Day	2026 Renegade Craft Summer Fair at Fort Mason Center (August 1-2)	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...