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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!

Friday, July 26

“Illenium” Pre-Party Happy Hour: 2 Blocks from Bill Graham Civic (July 26-27)
Friday, July 26 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| The Function
"Illenium" Pre-Party Happy Hour: 2 Blocks from Bill Graham Civic (July 26-27)

Get ready for an unforgettable night with Illenium by starting the party early at The Function – SF’s newest bar right on Market Street! Join us for the ultimate pre-party experience before heading over to the four sold-out shows at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, just a 4-5 ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, July 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

G. King Live in SF: Comedian from Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City” (Comedy Central)
Friday, July 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
G. King Live in SF: Comedian from Kevin Hart’s "Hart of the City" (Comedy Central)
Join Us for a Night of Unforgettable Comedy with Comedian G. King from Kevin Hart’s ‘Hart of the City’ on Comedy Central! Get ready for a night of laughter as Giovanni King, better known as G. King, returns to the Bay Area for a special one-night-only ...
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, July 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)

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. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Comedy Showcase (SF)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, July 26 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

“Illenium” After-Party Bar: 2 Blocks from Bill Graham Civic (July 26-27)
Friday, July 26 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| The Function
"Illenium" After-Party Bar: 2 Blocks from Bill Graham Civic (July 26-27)

Get ready for an unforgettable night with Illenium by keeping the party going at The Function – SF’s newest bar right on Market Street! Join us for the ultimate after-party experience after each night of the four sold-out shows at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, just a 4-5 ...

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

Vacant to Vibrant: “Super Extra Fancy” Pop-Up Shop w/ Art & Cookies
Friday, July 26 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*First 50 people get free gift
| Hungry Crumbs
Vacant to Vibrant: "Super Extra Fancy" Pop-Up Shop w/ Art & Cookies
Opening Reception of the Super Extra Fancy Pop-Up Shop ​Art & Cookies ! Presented by Vacant to Vibrant ​Featuring: ​My 5k milestone drawing ​Art, cookies, zines, & more art ​New art for sale ​Agenda: ​4-5p – walk around gallery style, first 50 people get free gift ​5-6p – zine game live! draw with ...
National Wine & Cheese Day 90’s Costume Party (SF)
Friday, July 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Best costume gets a bottle of wine
| Hotel Biron
National Wine & Cheese Day 90's Costume Party (SF)
Come join us for a totally rad celebration of National Wine & Cheese Day at 45 Rose St! Put on your best 90’s outfit and get ready to party like it’s 1999. Sip on delicious wines, indulge in 90’s style bites, and dance the night away ...
SF’s Ocean Avenue Networking Night w/ Free Beer for First 50 People
Friday, July 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*First 50 attendees recieve a free drink ticket for your choice of beer or wine (must be over 21). I
| Ocean Ale House
Join Ocean Avenue Association for a networking event to bring together entrepreneurs, investors and small business owners at Ocean Ale House! Make new friends and meet with like minded individuals to exchange ideas and expand your network. The first 50 attendees will receive a free drink ...
Friday Nights at OMCA with The Whoadees
Friday, July 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Oakland Museum of California
Friday Nights at OMCA with The Whoadees
July’s final addition to Friday Nights at OMCA brings The Whoadees to the Garden stage! Self-described as “a gumbo of styles and sounds from around the globe including roots sounds of world music, Hip Hop, funk, and jazz,” the Whoadees stay true to their Bay ...
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, July 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, July 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

Redwood City’s Free “Music on the Square” 2024 (May 31 – Aug. 30)
Friday, July 26 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free! All Ages!
| Courthouse Square
Redwood City's Free "Music on the Square" 2024 (May 31 - Aug. 30)

Get ready to kick off your shoes, and dance like nobody’s watching, because Redwood City’s Courthouse Square is about to become the ultimate destination for Friday fun! From May 31 to August 30, prepare to get immersed in the rhythm of the town, a perfect ...Every Friday

Free T.G.I.F. Outdoor Movie Nights at The Crossing (SF)
Friday, July 26 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free & open to the public
| The Crossing at East Cut
Free T.G.I.F. Outdoor Movie Nights at The Crossing (SF)

T.G.I.F. Movie Nights at The Crossing Thank goodness it’s Friday and the month’s over! Join us, July through October, 2024 on the last Friday of each month for T.G.I.F Movie Nights at The Crossing. Bring your friends and family, get cozy, and enjoy the show! ...Monthly

Pacific Commons Free 2024 Summer Concert Series (Fremont)
Pacific Commons Free 2024 Summer Concert Series (Fremont)
Pacific Commons, a dominant regional power center located off the I-880 corridor in the middle of Silicon Valley, welcomes the summer season with its always popular Summer Concert Series.   This exhilarating concert series, set in the heart of Fremont, CA, provides the community with a diverse ...

Saturday, July 27

SF’s Color Your Mind Festival 2024 (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Saturday, July 27 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
SF’s Color Your Mind Festival 2024 (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Curated by visionary percussionist Sameer Gupta, this gathering of musicians expands the boundaries of Indian classical music into new and exciting territory. Among the featured performers are sarode master Alam Khan, son of legendary sarode player Ali Akbar Khan, Carnatic vocalist Roopa Mahadevan and Gupta ...
$1 Raider Rum Release Tasting & Distillery Tour (Pacifica)
Saturday, July 27 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$1 for Rum, Whisky, and Gin tastings
| Tripp Distillery
$1 Raider Rum Release Tasting & Distillery Tour (Pacifica)

Try the Tripp Distillery’s new Raider Rum & other Spirits for only $1! Visit the award winning Tripp Distillery and try our new Raider Rum & other Spirits for only $1. Everything is made on site right in front of you in our Oceanfront Venue ...