San Francisco Events & Things to Do

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Conservatory of Flowers: Free Admission Day \| GG Park Tuesday, September 3 – 10:00 am \| Cost: FREE \| Conservatory of Flowers Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from the other side of the world, or a budding botanist, the Conservatory of Flowers offers an intimate, up-close experience with over 1,700 more...
11:00 am	First Tuesday “Pay What You Wish” Day \| Cartoon Art Museum	FREE* *Pay What You Wish Day
11:00 am	Contemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day \| First Tuesdays	FREE
11:00 am	Free Admission Day: Museum of Craft and Design \| Dogpatch	FREE
11:00 am	Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) \| Free First Tuesdays	FREE
12:00 pm	TALL: Tenderloin Art Lending Library \| SF	FREE
12:00 pm	“People in Plazas” Free Surf Music Outdoor Concert \| SF	FREE
5:30 pm	2 for 1 Margaritas “Taco Tuesday” \| SF	2-for-1* *Get 2 for 1 Margaritas on Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 10pm. And tip like a rockstar.
6:00 pm	The Detour Free Arcade Game Night \| Every First Tuesday	FREE* *Free play arcade games with purchase from bar
8:00 pm	“Udder Hilarity” Free Comedy Show \| Hollow Cow	FREE* *RSVP to guarantee a seat
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Bey Day: Beyonce’s B-day Celebration w/ Lemonade Spritzes \| SF Wednesday, September 4 – 2:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free to enter, drink specials \| Wine Down Join us as we celebrate the great Queen Bey’s birthday with Lemonade Spritzs, all the jams, and of course, some dancing. While we’re at it, we’re also making it #BEYGOOD fundraiser.
11:00 am	GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesdays \| Castro	FREE
12:00 pm	Country Blues/Roots Americana Concert: Eric Long \| SF	FREE
5:00 pm	Free Rooftop Delta Blues Concert at Salesforce Park \| SF	FREE
5:30 pm	5-Course Tasting Menu w/ Vegan Option, 2-for-1 Cocktails \| SF	$39* *$39 for a 5-Course Tasting Menu (reg. $69), 2 for 1 Tropical Drinks. Please enter FC5-COURSE in your open table reservation or mention Funcheap to your host.
6:00 pm	“Safe Words” Comedy & Hot Dogs \| SF	FREE* *Donation-based admission
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	First Wednesdays Free Beer Shuttle \| SF	FREE* *Shuttle is Free.
8:00 pm	“The Dirty Show” Comedy Night \| SF	FREE
8:00 pm	The Setup’s “A Funny Thing Happened” Storytelling Night \| Beer Basement	$5* *$5 with discount code "funcheap" (First 20 people to RSVP with their emails to info@setupcomedy.com can get in for free.)
8:00 pm	Free Comedy Night at SF’s Presidential-Themed Bar \| Every Wednesday	FREE* *Free with RSVP

Thursday, September 5, 2019
“Presidio Twilight” Campfire Party with Off the Grid \| SF Thursday, September 5 – 5:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Bring cash for food and drinks. \| Main Post Lawn Presidio Twilight is back for its sixth season, and it’s better than ever. This year, San Francisco’s largest campfire features a delicious selection of international cuisine from a stellar lineup of more...
2:30 pm	Rooftop DJ Classes in Salesforce Park \| SF	FREE
5:00 pm	Win Tix: $30 Food Token at Presidio Twilight \| SF	WIN
5:30 pm	5-Course Tasting Menu w/ Vegan Option, 2-for-1 Cocktails \| SF	$39* *$39 for a 5-Course Tasting Menu (reg. $69), 2 for 1 Tropical Drinks. Please enter FC5-COURSE in your open table reservation or mention Funcheap to your host.
6:00 pm	Exploratorium After Dark: Remix \| Pier 15	$19.95* *$19.95 Adv/Door - Free for Lab Members ($10 Add-On Ticket for the Tactile Dome)
6:00 pm	“Amplify 2019” Spirit Soiree: Hors d’oeuvres & Fund Raising \| SF	FREE* *Complimentary but suggested tax-deductible donation. Additionally, $25, $50 and $150 donations get upgraded perks.
6:00 pm	Castro Art Walk \| First Thursdays	FREE
6:00 pm	Fermented NightLife \| California Academy of Sciences	$13.50* *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	Lower Polk / TL Art Walk \| Trendyloin	FREE
7:00 pm	Close-Up Comedy: Great Comics & Free Beer Giveaways \| SF	$10* *Beer, wine, and fancy pastries for sale
7:30 pm	City Star Party & Telescope Night \| The Presidio	FREE* *Weather permitting. Please check the SFAA website for updated information.
8:00 pm	Throwback Thursdays at Virgil’s: Late 90’s to Early 2000’s Pop \| SF	FREE
8:00 pm	New Filmmakers Open Screening \| Mission Dist.	FREE
9:00 pm	Bay Party Vibes on the D-block \| SF	FREE
9:30 pm	Sadderday: An Emo/Pop-Punk/Screamo Dance Party \| SF	FREE
Friday, September 6, 2019
Rotunda Dance Series: Cuicacalli Dance Company \| SF City Hall Friday, September 6 – 12:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| San Francisco City Hall CUICACALLI “House of Culture” is a year-round youth training program, in association with DANCING EARTH, the nation’s foremost Indigenous contemporary dance ensemble. Founded in 2008 by renowned international performer Jesus “Jacoh” Cortes, more...
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.
5:00 pm	Film Night in the Park “Bohemian Rhapsody” Sing-Along \| McLaren Park	FREE
5:00 pm	“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party \| SF	FREE* *Free to attend, but bring some cash for food purchases.
7:00 pm	Workshop First Fridays \| SF	FREE
7:00 pm	Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema 2019 Kick Off \| SF	FREE
7:30 pm	San Francisco Bike Party \| First Fridays	FREE
8:00 pm	The San Francisco Summer Cocktail Party 2019	FREE* *Free before 10:30pm, but an RSVP is required.
9:00 pm	“Wrapped in Plastic” Jazz Quartet \| The Royale	FREE
9:30 pm	“HellaSingle” Comedy Show & Singles Mixer \| SF	FREE* *Free with RSVP or $15 at the Door
10:00 pm	Last Nite: A 2000’s Indie Dance Party \| SF	FREE* *Free before 6 pm. $5 in advance otherwise, $10 at the door.
Saturday, September 7, 2019
21st Annual Duboce Park Tag Sale \| SF Saturday, September 7 – 9:00 am \| Cost: FREE* *Free, but bring cash for bargains \| Duboce Park Treasure hunters will try to walk away with bargains in their arms and smiles on their faces after shopping at the 21st annual Friends of Duboce Park Tag Sale on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Join more...
9:00 am	Cleaning & Greening: Coffee, Bagels & Conversation \| SF	FREE
All Day	Free de Young Museum Day for SF Residents \| Every Saturday	FREE* *Free general admission to San Francisco residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries.
All Day	Free Legion of Honor Museum Day for SF Residents \| Every Saturday	FREE* *Free general admission to San Francisco residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries.
10:00 am	“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks \| Bay Area	FREE
10:00 am	Free Guided Trail & Nature Walk \| Golden Gate Park	FREE
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.
10:30 am	$12 Bottomless Mimosa “Boozy Brunch” w/ Vegan Options \| SF	$12* *Get one complimentary drink with your brunch - and don't forget to tip like a rockstar. Upgrade to bottomless for $12.
All Day	Chinatown’s Autumn Moon Festival \| 2019	FREE
All Day	2019 Muni Heritage Days: Rare Historic Bus Ride Weekend \| SF	FREE* *Although not confirmed yet for 2019, typically there are free rides from museum at 77 Steuart Street on certain vehicles will be operating from 1 PM to 5 PM between the museum and Pier 39. Regular fare applies to all other Muni, Streetcar and Cable Car rides.
1:30 pm	First Caturdays at Dolores Park: Unofficial Social Gathering for Cats \| SF	FREE
2:00 pm	Due South Concert Series w/ Giraffage & Astronautica \| SF	FREE* *VIP Premium Seats Available Starting at $50.
2:00 pm	Free Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It \| The Presidio	FREE
5:00 pm	2019 Under the Stars in Precita Park \| Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema	FREE
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
8:30 pm	Downtown SF’s Desi Comedy Night \| Every Saturday	FREE* *Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 at door without RSVP
9:00 pm	Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party \| NoPa	$5
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Inner Sunset Flea 2019 \| Block Party & Street Fair Sunday, September 8 – All Day \| Cost: FREE \| 9th and Irving Join the Inner Sunset Flea on the second Sunday of the month from April to November 2019. Come hunt for a bargain, sit down for some food, let the children play, more...
6:00 am	After Dawn: Premiere Sunday Morning Party \| SF	FREE* *Free but an RSVP is required.
10:30 am	$12 Bottomless Mimosa “Boozy Brunch” w/ Vegan Options \| SF	$12* *Get one complimentary drink with your brunch - and don't forget to tip like a rockstar. Upgrade to bottomless for $12.
All Day	2019 Autumn Moon Festival \| Chinatown	FREE
All Day	“Sunday Streets” Huge Block Party \| Tenderloin	FREE
11:00 am	Presidio Picnic: Off the Grid’s Sunday Food Truck Party \| SF	FREE* *Free admission, but bring money for food, drinks and some entertainment.
All Day	2019 Muni Heritage Days: Rare Historic Bus Rides \| SF	FREE* *Although not confirmed yet for 2019, typically there are free rides from museum at 77 Steuart Street on certain vehicles will be operating from 1 PM to 5 PM between the museum and Pier 39. Regular fare applies to all other Muni, Streetcar and Cable Car rides.
1:00 pm	8th Annual San Francisco “Indian Summer Guac Off” \| 2019	FREE* *Free if you bring a guac to compete with. Donations required if you're just tasting.
1:30 pm	2019 Opera in the Park \| Golden Gate Park	FREE
2:00 pm	Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun \| SF	FREE
2:00 pm	Free Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It \| The Presidio	FREE
7:00 pm	“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase \| SF	FREE* *RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
9:00 pm	“Return of the Cypher” Hip-Hop & Beatbox Jam \| Boom Boom Room	FREE
Monday, September 9, 2019
Rooftop Gardening for a Sustainable SF \| Salesforce Park Monday, September 9 – 11:00 am \| Cost: FREE \| Salesforce Park A series of discussions and workshops led by staff of the San Francisco Botanical Garden focusing on simple, economical, and effective ways to make the most of your garden while improving more...
12:00 pm	Rooftop Drum Circle in Salesforce Park \| SF	FREE
6:30 pm	Cyberpunk Cinema Night \| Mission Dist.	FREE
8:30 pm	Bottomless Standards Comedy Show \| SF	FREE* *21 and over
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Free Admission Day \| San Francisco Botanical Garden Tuesday, September 10 – All Day \| Cost: FREE* *Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am \| San Francisco Botanical Garden The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 more...
12:30 pm	Poetic Tuesdays: Yerba Buena Gardens Festival \| SF	FREE
5:30 pm	2 for 1 Margaritas “Taco Tuesday” \| SF	2-for-1* *Get 2 for 1 Margaritas on Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 10pm. And tip like a rockstar.
7:00 pm	Jericho: Urban Nerf Gun Spy Game \| SF	FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required via Meetup.com
8:00 pm	“Udder Hilarity” Free Comedy Show \| Hollow Cow	FREE* *RSVP to guarantee a seat
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Free Rooftop Indie Rock Concert at Salesforce Park \| SF Wednesday, September 11 – 5:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Salesforce Park Salesforce Park, SF’s newly-reopened 5.4 acre park on top of the Transit Center hosts a ton of free events every week highlighted by free weekly after-work outdoor rooftop concerts curated by more...
2:00 pm	State-of-the-Art Green Building Tour \| SF Public Utilities Office	FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required. Limited to maximum of 30 guests. Arrive 10 minutes prior to tour start time.
5:30 pm	5-Course Tasting Menu w/ Vegan Option, 2-for-1 Cocktails \| SF	$39* *$39 for a 5-Course Tasting Menu (reg. $69), 2 for 1 Tropical Drinks. Please enter FC5-COURSE in your open table reservation or mention Funcheap to your host.
6:00 pm	Cuban/Brazilian/Salsa Concert: The Sonando Project \| SF	FREE
7:00 pm	The Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy \| SF	FREE* *Free but an RSVP is required.
7:00 pm	Draft on Draught: Magic the Gathering Draft Night \| SF	FREE* *RSVP before Tuesday to get pizza
7:00 pm	Free Sneak Preview Movie: “Hustlers” \| Century San Francisco Centre 9 (SF)	FREE* *RSVP code required; arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
8:00 pm	Free Comedy Night at SF’s Presidential-Themed Bar \| Every Wednesday	FREE* *Free with RSVP
Thursday, September 12, 2019
1:00 pm	“LINES” Free Ballet Dance Workshop \| Grace Cathedral	FREE* *Free and open to all; registration on arrival.
2:30 pm	Rooftop DJ Classes in Salesforce Park \| SF	FREE