San Francisco Events & Things to Do

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Saturday, October 26, 2019
Health & Arts at the Park \| SF Saturday, October 26 – All Day \| Cost: FREE \| Fillmore Turk Mini Park Come join at Health & Arts at the Park at Fillmore & Turk Mini Park every last Saturday from September to December 2019, 10 am to 2 pm. Featuring arts & crafts, more...
All Day	TreasureFest: Halloween Market: 1,000 Free Pumpkins & Trick-or-Treating \| SF	$3* *$3-$5 early bird online / $7 last minute - includes free parking.
All Day	2019 Leap Sandcastle Classic: NorCal’s Biggest Sandcastle Comp. \| Ocean Beach	FREE
All Day	Balbooa Fright Fest 2019: Halloween Block Party \| SF	FREE
All Day	SF Open Studios 2019 \| Dogpatch, Potrero Hill, Mission & Castro	FREE
11:30 am	San Francisco Shih Tzu Meetup Group \| Alta Plaza Park	FREE
11:30 am	SFMOMA”s “Soft Power” Artists’ Films Screenings \| SF	FREE* *Free admission. First come, first served.
12:00 pm	Halloween Trick-or-Treating, Pet Costume Contest & Face Painting \| Ghirardelli Sq.	FREE
2:00 pm	2019 “Crawloween” Halloween Pub Crawl \| SF	$12* *Early Bird Ticket (Sold out)Tier Pub Crawl ticket ranges from $12 to $25.
3:00 pm	SF Hispanic Heritage Festival: Free Latin Jazz, Salsa Music Demo & Concert \| SF	FREE
4:00 pm	Castro Halloween Block Party 2019: “Glow in the Streets” \| SF	$10* *Technically free, but $10+ donations are requested
6:30 pm	Town Square Free Movie Night: Addams Family Values \| Noe Valley	FREE* *Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs and picnic.
6:30 pm	“Terror Vault” SF’s Epic Halloween Haunt Returns \| Oct. 10 – Nov. 10	$10 off* *Normally $62, get exclusive $52 tix with secret code FUNCHEAP on select dates. Limited to 50 per date.
7:00 pm	Downtown SF’s Desi Comedy Night \| Every Saturday	FREE* *Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 at door without RSVP
8:00 pm	“Nightlife on Mars” Comedy Night \| SF	FREE* *Free with code CHEAPBASTARD - otherwise it's $10
8:30 pm	Downtown Comedy Night at SF’s Newest Art Bar \| SF	FREE* *Free with RSVP and code HELLAFUNNY. Otherwise $15 online $20 at the door. Free for first 50 to RSVP
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Cal Academy of Sciences: Neighborhood Free Days \| Parkmerced & Parkside Sunday, October 27 – All Day \| Cost: FREE* *Free for SF residents with proof of neighborhood residency \| California Academy of Sciences Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year. So more...
6:00 am	After Dawn: Premiere Sunday Morning Party \| SF	FREE* *Free but an RSVP is required.
All Day	TreasureFest: Halloween Market: 1,000 Free Pumpkins & Trick-or-Treating \| SF	$3* *$3-$5 early bird online / $7 last minute - includes free parking.
11:00 am	Free Outdoor Family Fun: Rotating Shows & Exciting Stories \| Salesforce Park	FREE
All Day	SF Open Studios 2019 \| Noe Valley, Diamond Heights & Bernal Heights	FREE
1:00 pm	Acoustic Music in the Square \| Noe Valley	FREE
1:00 pm	Bay Area Science Festival: “Mathapalooza” Puzzle, Magic & Games \| SF	FREE* *Some events may require an RSVP or have other restrictions.
2:00 pm	Coin-Op’s “Free Play” Sundays: 40+ Arcade Games & Pinball \| SoMa	FREE
6:00 pm	’90s Simpsons Trivia Night & Watch Party \| Mission Dist.	FREE
6:30 pm	“Terror Vault” SF’s Epic Halloween Haunt Returns \| Oct. 10 – Nov. 10	$10 off* *Normally $62, get exclusive $52 tix with secret code FUNCHEAP on select dates. Limited to 50 per date.
7:00 pm	“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase \| SF	FREE* *RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
8:00 pm	The $2 Bill Comedy Show \| Milk Bar	$2* *$2 with RSVP on Eventbrite. Otherwise, $10 at the door.
8:30 pm	Free HellaFunny Sundays Stand-Up Comedy \| Neck of the Woods	FREE* *Free with RSVP. Otherwise $15 online $20 at the door
9:00 pm	“Return of the Cypher” Hip-Hop & Beatbox Jam \| Boom Boom Room	FREE

Monday, October 28, 2019
Enter to Win Win Tix: The 2019-2020 “San Francisco Wine Passport” Monday, October 28 – All Day \| Cost: WIN \| All Over San Francisco Get ready to literally drink in SF with the San Francisco Wine Passport. You’ll get 22 glasses of wine at 22 different bars & lounges all over SF for $40. View the more...
All Day	Final Week of Ocean Beach Bonfires for 2019 \| Ends Oct. 31	FREE* *Rings are first come first served
6:00 pm	Free Queer Bowling Night \| Mission Dist.	FREE* *RSVP for a chance to win 1 hour of bowling & shoe rental for you + 5 friends (compliments of Mission Bowling Club)
6:30 pm	“Terror Vault” SF’s Epic Halloween Haunt Returns \| Oct. 10 – Nov. 10	$10 off* *Normally $62, get exclusive $52 tix with secret code FUNCHEAP on select dates. Limited to 50 per date.
8:00 pm	North Beach Comedy Night \| SF	FREE* *Free with RSVP $10 at the door otherwise
8:00 pm	Monday Night Comedy w/ Free Cake \| Blondies	FREE
8:30 pm	Laughgasm: Monday Comedy at the Rite Spot \| SF	FREE
8:30 pm	Beef Curtains: Game Night & Free Comedy Showcase \| Milk Bar	FREE* *Tips collected towards the end of the show.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
2019 Dia de Los Muertos: Pan de Muertos \| Final Day Tuesday, October 29 – 6:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free with RSVP on Eventbrite. \| The Mexican Museum In collaboration with The Ruby and The Marigold Project, The Mexican Museum is sponsoring a series of Dia de los Muertos Altar Building workshops: six weeks of workshops. Learn about one element more...
6:30 pm	“Terror Vault” SF’s Epic Halloween Haunt Returns \| Oct. 10 – Nov. 10	$10 off* *Normally $62, get exclusive $52 tix with secret code FUNCHEAP on select dates. Limited to 50 per date.
7:00 pm	SF History Night \| Pacific Heights	$10* *$10 for non-members; free for SFHA members
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
SF Hispanic Heritage Festival: Free Mask Making w/ The Mexican Museum \| SF Wednesday, October 30 – 4:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Noe Valley Branch Library On October 30, 2019 at 4 pm, learn about the significance and social purpose of masks from different regions of Mexico and construct your own 2D/3D masks with The Mexican Museum. more...
3:30 pm	Bay Area Science Festival: “Hive Dive” Honey Bee Discussion & Tour \| SF	FREE* *Some events may require an RSVP or have other restrictions.
5:00 pm	Final Free Rooftop Concert at Salesforce Park of 2019 \| SF	FREE
5:00 pm	“People in Plazas” Free Summer Music Festival Final Day \| SF	FREE
6:00 pm	Dermot Kennedy Free In-store Concert \| Amoeba SF	FREE
6:30 pm	2019 Halloween Ghost Walk at City Hall \| SF	FREE* *Free, but donations are accepted.
6:30 pm	“Terror Vault” SF’s Epic Halloween Haunt Returns \| Oct. 10 – Nov. 10	$10 off* *Normally $62, get exclusive $52 tix with secret code FUNCHEAP on select dates. Limited to 50 per date.
6:30 pm	Free Karate + DJ School at Undiscovered Court \| Oct. 30	FREE* *RSVP Required
8:00 pm	Win Tix: British Indie Pop Band: Kero Kero Bonito \| The Regency Ballroom	WIN
8:00 pm	Free Comedy Night at SF’s Presidential-Themed Bar \| Every Wednesday	FREE* *Free with RSVP
8:00 pm	Free Improv Class & BYOB Wednesday \| SF	FREE* *Free, but there is a suggested donation of $5-15
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Free Krispy Kreme Day on Halloween \| 2019 Thursday, October 31 – All Day \| Cost: FREE* *Free at participating locations. Call your local Krispy Kreme first. Wear your costume on Oct. 31 to get a FREE doughnut of choice at participating U.S. Krispy Kreme shops. \| Krispy Kreme (Bay Area) These scary delicious doughnuts are here to satisfy your need for tricks and treats. You’ll catch them in participating shops through Halloween, sneaking around and creating mischief. This collection of monsters is more...
All Day	Help Turn Salesforce Tower into Pac-Man on Halloween \| SF	FREE
All Day	Applebee’s $1 Vampire \| Final Day	$1
All Day	Help Turn Salesforce Tower into “Eye Of Sauron” on Halloween \| SF	FREE
12:30 pm	Free 30-Minute Core & Stretch Express \| Salesforce Park	FREE
2:30 pm	Rooftop DJ Classes in Salesforce Park \| SF	FREE
All Day	Final Ocean Beach Bonfire Night of 2019 \| Until March 1st	FREE* *Rings are first come first served
5:00 pm	Free Uber/Lyft/Cab Rides on Halloween Night \| 2019	FREE* *Cabs must be requested by phone and Berg Injury lawyers will cover up to $20 and any remaining balance must be paid in cash. When you call, you must tell them about the Berg Injury Lawyers Promotion. Cabs may not be hailed.
5:00 pm	Creative Flow: Accessible Art Making Experience \| Salesforce Park	FREE
6:00 pm	Creatures of the NightLife at Cal Academy of Sciences \| SF	$15.25* *Tickets subject to dynamic pricing and may change daily. Nightlife tickets typically range from $12 to $25. Day-of tickets will often be the highest. 21+
6:00 pm	Exploratorium After Dark: Halloween \| Pier 15	$19.95* *$19.95 Adv/Door - Free for Lab Members ($10 Add-On Ticket for the Tactile Dome)
6:00 pm	2019 “Crawloween” Halloween Pub Crawl \| SF	$12* *Early Bird Ticket (Sold out)Tier Pub Crawl ticket ranges from $12 to $25.
6:30 pm	French Afterworks: French Music & French Drinks \| SF	FREE
6:30 pm	“Terror Vault” SF’s Epic Halloween Haunt Returns \| Oct. 10 – Nov. 10	$10 off* *Normally $62, get exclusive $52 tix with secret code FUNCHEAP on select dates. Limited to 50 per date.
7:00 pm	The Great Cable Car Chase \| SF	FREE
7:30 pm	Win Tix: SF’s Only Haunted Mini Golf Party: VIP Tickets \| Stagecoach Greens	WIN* *VIP Mini Golfer: All Inclusive $56.66, Standard Mini Golfer: $36.66
8:00 pm	Haight Ashbury Comedy Night \| Milk Bar	FREE* *Use promo code HELLAFUNNY for free tickets. Otherwise, it's $15.
9:00 pm	Win Tix: Epic Haunted Church Paranormal Meet-up & Halloween Party \| SF	WIN* *$35 GA / $75 and $95 VIP
11:30 am	Awesöme Orchestra: Halloween After Dark \| SF	FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required; donations are welcome.
Friday, November 1, 2019
SF Hispanic Heritage Festival: Free Day of the Dead Skeleton Craft \| Lake Merced Friday, November 1 – 4:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Merced Branch Library On November 1, 2019 at 4 pm, join the free Day of the Dead Skeleton Craft making to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. Free for all, kids are welcome.
11:00 am	Timbuk2 First Fridays Free Factory Tour \| San Francisco	FREE* *Free tours take place on the First Friday of the month, and tickets are required. Tours are limited to 20 people.
3:00 pm	“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making \| SF	FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required.
3:00 pm	Free Sightglass Coffee Cupping \| SoMa	FREE* *Free, but space is limited so an RSVP is requested.
6:00 pm	Final Walk-In Movie Night: “Us” \| Hayes Valley	FREE
6:30 pm	“Terror Vault” SF’s Epic Halloween Haunt Returns \| Oct. 10 – Nov. 10	$10 off* *Normally $62, get exclusive $52 tix with secret code FUNCHEAP on select dates. Limited to 50 per date.
7:00 pm	Workshop First Fridays \| SF	FREE
7:30 pm	San Francisco Bike Party \| First Fridays	FREE
8:00 pm	San Francisco’s Fall Cocktail Party \| 2019	FREE* *Free before 10:30pm, but an RSVP is required.
9:00 pm	“Wrapped in Plastic” Jazz Quartet \| The Royale	FREE
10:00 pm	HellaRnB Night (Beyoncé, Rihanna, TLC, Prince & More) \| SF	FREE* *Free with RSVP before 10:30pm; $5 after
10:00 pm	Last Nite: A 2000’s Indie Dance Party \| SF	$5* *$5 in advance. $10 at the door.
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents \| Every Saturday Saturday, November 2 – All Day \| Cost: FREE* *Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. \| de Young Museum Every Saturday, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will more...
9:00 am	Cleaning & Greening: Coffee, Bagels & Conversation \| SF	FREE
All Day	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.
All Day	Bank of America Free Museum Weekend	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	Free Guided Trail & Nature Walk \| Golden Gate Park	FREE
10:00 am	“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks \| Bay Area	FREE
10:00 am	Win Tix: 3rd Annual Hacking for Humanity Hackathon \| SF	WIN* *Ticket includes meals/brainfood for both days.
10:00 am	Win Tix: The San Francisco Coffee Festival 2019 \| Fort Mason	WIN
All Day	2019 Bay Area Science Festival at Oracle Park \| SF	FREE* *Donations are appreciated.
All Day	San Francisco Open Studios 2019 \| Final Weekend	FREE
1:30 pm	First Caturdays at Dolores Park: Unofficial Social Gathering for Cats \| SF	FREE
6:30 pm	“Terror Vault” SF’s Epic Halloween Haunt Returns \| Oct. 10 – Nov. 10	$10 off* *Normally $62, get exclusive $52 tix with secret code FUNCHEAP on select dates. Limited to 50 per date.
7:00 pm	2019 Dia de los Muertos Procession \| SF	FREE
7:00 pm	Downtown SF’s Desi Comedy Night \| Every Saturday	FREE* *Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 at door without RSVP
8:00 pm	Sea Chantey Sing Along Aboard Historic Ship \| SF	FREE* *RSVP required 415-561-7171 or peter_kasin@nps.gov, Bring a mug for cider
8:00 pm	“Nightlife on Mars” Comedy Night \| SF	FREE* *Free with code CHEAPBASTARD - otherwise it's $10
9:00 pm	Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party \| NoPa	$5