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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!

Thursday, July 16

Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom’s Up)
Thursday, July 16 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT
| Bottom's Up
Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom's Up)

Thursdays Karaoke Night @ BOTTOM’S UP4704 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94112Thursdays, 10PM – 2AM21+Every Thursday

Friday, July 17

Toishan Lions Dance Troupe (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Friday, July 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
Toishan Lions Dance Troupe (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Fri, Jul 17 | 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. In Chinese culture, the lion symbolizes power, wisdom and superiority, and when the lion arrives you know it’s a special ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, July 17 – 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

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

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 a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

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 ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, July 17 – 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

Sunrise Urchin (Uni) Foraging (Sonoma Coast)
Friday, July 17 – 6:00 am - Ends at 9:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sliding scale
| Bodega Bay
Sunrise Urchin (Uni) Foraging (Sonoma Coast)
Save Kelp, Eat Urchin! Join us at sunrise for a sea urchin foraging class, where we will help remove some of the overgrown sea urchin population – so we can eat it! We will teach you how to open and enjoy this incredible delicacy. You may ...
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

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 Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

Free “Where’s Waldo” Scavenger Hunt: 26 Shops + Prizes (July 1-31)
Friday, July 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free & All ages
| Rockridge
Free "Where’s Waldo" Scavenger Hunt: 26 Shops + Prizes (July 1-31)

Families, book lovers, and local shopping enthusiasts are invited to spend July searching for one of the world’s most recognizable characters as Where’s Waldo? Local returns to Oakland’s Rockridge District from July 1–31. Presented by the Rockridge District Association in partnership with Pegasus Books and ...

“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

2026 Marin Roller “Disco Daze”: Free Outdoor Summer Roller Disco (July 17-Aug 16)
Friday, July 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is free. Skate rentals, including kids' sizes, are available on-site for $5.
| Lagoon Park
2026 Marin Roller "Disco Daze": Free Outdoor Summer Roller Disco (July 17-Aug 16)

“Rolligion” is coming to Marin County – Roller Disco Daze Spreading the joy of rolligion is the mission of the Church of 8 Wheels Roller Disco in San Francisco.  We’ve done it at Coachella. We’ve done it at EDC Vegas. We’ve done at Burning Man. Now ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, July 17 – 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

Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, July 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances

Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...

Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, July 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
Castro Night Market 2026 (March - Sept)

One of the Castro’s biggest street events is coming back for another season. The Castro Night Market returns for season two on Friday, March 20, 2026, taking over two blocks of 18th Street and turning them into a pedestrian-friendly night market filled with food, music, ...Monthly

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, July 17 – 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)

The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday

20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, July 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
20th Annual "Music on the Square" Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Music on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Friday

Free Summer Sci-Fi Movie Series (SF)
Friday, July 17 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Spots are limited; register in advance to secure a spot
| Tillage
Free Summer Sci-Fi Movie Series (SF)

We’re celebrating summer with a free sci-fi themed movie series. Each Friday in July we’ll be showing a movie at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No purchase required, but space is limited. If you want guaranteed seating, ...Every Friday

Monthly Comedy Showcase: Danny Dechi + Bay Area Talent (SF)
Friday, July 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bazaar Cafe
Monthly Comedy Showcase: Danny Dechi + Bay Area Talent (SF)
Comedy Showcase at Bazaar Café with Danny Dechi & Friends!Hosted by Danny Dechi – Comedian and world’s only pencil musician.Featuring top comedians from the Bay Area and beyond!7:00PM, every 3rd FridayFree admission!

Saturday, July 18

SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, July 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Community Mercantile
SF's "Secondhand Saturday" 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)

Launching April 18th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fifth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2026 season launch of Secondhand Saturday! A curated, stylish, and modern take on the traditional flea market, featuring over 60 vintage ...Monthly

Museum of the Eye’s Craft & Learn: Wonder Turner (July 18-25)
Saturday, July 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free - RSVP recommended; seats are limited
| Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye
Museum of the Eye's Craft & Learn: Wonder Turner (July 18-25)

Join us for a hands-on crafting session to learn how the eye and brain communicate to interpret images by creating your own optical toy. Discover the fascinating science behind optical illusions in Craft & Learn: Wonder Turner! Learn about the wonder turner (thaumatrope), a Victorian-era ...