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San Francisco… land of the free. Here’s just the free stuff in SF and the Bay Area. Keep your wallet in your pocket and enjoy!

Monday, March 16

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

Music Theory Mondays
Monday, March 16 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free!
| Fillmore-Turk Mini Park
Music Theory Mondays
Music Theory Mondays in Turk Mini Park on Fillmore ~ Mondays 1-3pm Do you need help understanding scales? Would you like to write songs but need advice choosing chords? Maybe you need a little refresher on music theory? Would you like to deepen your understanding of music? Free and all ...

Rafiki Community Market
Monday, March 16 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | rafiki
Rafiki Community Market
Rafiki Coalition and SF-Marin Food Bank are working together to bring healthy, fresh food to eligible Bayview residents in need for FREE!.
SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, March 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
| Emporium SF
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in “the industry” – so we’re assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for ...Every Monday

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, March 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, March 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, March 16 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
| Abbey Tavern
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a ...Every Monday

Tuesday, March 17

Chief Sullivan’s 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Brunch & Lot Party (SF)
Tuesday, March 17 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Chief Sullivan's
Chief Sullivan's 9th Annual St. Patrick's Brunch & Lot Party (SF)

Shake, Shamrock & Roll at Chief Sullivan’s! San Francisco’s ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Brunch & Lot Party in North Beach. Enjoy Irish-inspired brunch favorites, green drinks, bottomless mimosas, and Irish coffee in the heart of North Beach. Keep the party going with live music, DJs, ...

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, March 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, March 17 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, March 17 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Punchline Comedy Club (Joe Klocek & Friends)
SF's Punchline Comedy Club (Joe Klocek & Friends)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

SFO Museum Free Tour: “Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective”
Tuesday, March 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| SFO
SFO Museum Free Tour: "Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective"

Join us for a tour of “Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective.” As the exhibition is located post-security in Terminal 2, this is an opportunity to see the exhibition without a flight ticket. Visitors will be required to fill out a form and abide ...Every Tuesday

St Paddy’s at Faction + Lucky Plant Workshop
Tuesday, March 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to join in the taproom - pay for Plant Workshop!
| Faction Brewing
St Paddy's at Faction + Lucky Plant Workshop
We’re OPEN on St. Patrick’s Day! Special Tuesday hours: 2–8pm March 17th We’re usually closed on Tuesdays, but it would be bad luck to skip St. Paddy’s Day. So we’re opening the doors, pouring fresh beer, and adding something extra green to the mix… Pints ...
“St. Pat’s on Front St.” SF’s Official Free Downtown Block Party (2026)
Tuesday, March 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Front Street (California to Sacramento)
"St. Pat's on Front St." SF's Official Free Downtown Block Party (2026)
Get ready to paint the town green! On Tuesday, March 17th, San Francisco’s official St. Patrick’s Day block party—St. Pat’s on Front St.—is lighting up the Front Street Entertainment Zone. Indulge in classic Irish fare, sip on green beer and Guinness, dance in the street to ...
St. Paddy’s Day: Jason Movrich at The Chieftain Irish Pub
Tuesday, March 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission!
| The Chieftain Irish Pub
St. Paddy's Day: Jason Movrich at The Chieftain Irish Pub
St. Patrick’s Day with JASON MOVRICHTuesday, March 17, 2025The Chieftain Irish Pub198 Fifth Street @ HowardSan Francisco, California7:30pm, Free admission! https://www.thechieftain.comhttp://www.jasonmovrich.comhttp://www.instagram.com/j.mo_music
The Bay Agenda: Keepers of the Steps Preserving Bay Area Irish Culture
Tuesday, March 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| KALW
The Bay Agenda: Keepers of the Steps Preserving Bay Area Irish Culture
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with KALW & United Irish Cultural Center at this program honoring local Irish step dance history & stories. Join KALW for an evening exploring Irish step dancing as living history, cultural memory, and contemporary performance. This conversation highlights Keepers of the Steps, the living ...
St. Patrick’s Day Night of Cumbia and Ska
Tuesday, March 17 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Danny Murry's Irish Pub
St. Patrick's Day Night of Cumbia and Ska
Join us on St. Patrick’s Day for a night of cumbia, ska, and punk rock.  We will have live music performances by The Hellas and The Dead Heat.  These bands will be sure to make you dance!  This is a free show for ages 21 ...

Wednesday, March 18

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, March 18 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

FREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, March 18 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...Every Wednesday