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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!

Saturday, November 16

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, November 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

Win Tix: Josh Wolf: “Bring Your Kid to Work” Tour at Palace of Fine Arts (SF)
Saturday, November 16 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Palace of Fine Arts
RESCHEDULED: The scheduled date for this show has been changed from Feb. 24th to Saturday, Nov. 16th, 2024. Josh Wolf is a comedian, actor and NY Times Bestselling author best known for his work as a round table guest and writer on E!’s “Chelsea Lately” and ...

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (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 ...

Samoan Comedy Star “James Mane” Live in SF at The Function (AAPI Comedy Night)
Saturday, November 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function
Samoan Comedy Star "James Mane" Live in SF at The Function (AAPI Comedy Night)
Join Us for One Night of Unforgettable Comedy with the first Samoan comedian ever to be featured on American TV! Don’t miss this special night Asian American and Pacific Islander comedians – headlined by the one and only James Mane! Tickets normally $25, but the first 50 ...
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free 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

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

Grand Opening of New Gourmet Toast & Juice Bar, Toastique (Danville)
Saturday, November 16 – 8:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Toastique
Grand Opening of New Gourmet Toast & Juice Bar, Toastique (Danville)
Toastique, the gourmet toast and juice bar that’s taken the country by storm, is celebrating its first location in the Bay Area with a Grand Opening celebration in Danville!  Join us in the historic downtown Danville on Saturday, November 16th starting at 8am and be ...
Community Workout Supporting the Alameda County Food Bank
Saturday, November 16 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free!
| Crossfit Oakland
Community Workout Supporting the Alameda County Food Bank
Experience the thrill of CrossFit with our FREE Community Workout! This high-intensity class introduces you to CrossFit through simple, easy-to-learn movements that energize and empower you. Join like-minded individuals in a welcoming gym environment for a fun and challenging workout, whether you’re a seasoned athlete ...
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (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 require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

San Francisco “Vintage Market” at Civic Center (Every 3rd Saturday)
Saturday, November 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
San Francisco "Vintage Market" at Civic Center (Every 3rd Saturday)

San Francisco Vintage Market Comes to Fulton Plaza Everything old is new again at the San Francisco Vintage Market, featuring more than 30 vendors focusing on antique and vintage furniture, art, clothing, household items and more! This market will take place every third Saturday of ...Monthly

Patchwork Show Oakland 2024
Saturday, November 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free-open to the public
| Jack London Square
Patchwork Show Oakland 2024
Patchwork Show Oakland draws on the East Bay’s strong artistic community and commitment to support local commerce and features local vendors in a local waterfront setting at Jack London Square. After the show, grab a bite or a drink from any of the dozens of ...
Cura Contemporary Grand Opening (Morgan Hill)
Saturday, November 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cura Contemporary
Cura Contemporary Grand Opening (Morgan Hill)
Join us for the grand opening of Cura Contemporary on Saturday, November 16th from 11AM – 5PM! Experience artwork by over 40 artists and see some of them painting, printing, and building pottery. Screenprint your own tote bag and bring your children for a drop ...
Holiday Mercato (Sonoma)
Saturday, November 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Entry - RSVP recommended
| Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Holiday Mercato (Sonoma)
The holidays are coming and it’s time to get festive! Join us at Jacuzzi for our annual holiday market. We’ll be featuring seasonal products and gifts from Jacuzzi & The Olive Press, as well as many additional local makers & shops.
Free Pink Ice Cream Social w/ Kristi Yamaguchi (Emeryville)
Saturday, November 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*First 50 attendees get a free scoop of Pink "Pepper" Mint!
| Humphry Slocombe
Free Pink Ice Cream Social w/ Kristi Yamaguchi (Emeryville)
Always Dream x Humphry Slocombe is now available! Pink “Pepper” Mint Ice Cream is now available all Humphry Slocombe locations! Humphry Slocombe created this awesome new flavor in partnership with the one and only Kristi Yamaguchi along with her non-profit, Always Dream supporting children’s early literacy. This amazing collaboration ...
3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
Saturday, November 16 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for everyone!
| Clarion Performing Arts Center
3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
Profound thoughts, occasional rhymes Cookies, tea, and some plum wine Poetry Reading with two features and an open mic.   Open mic before and after the featured poets. Sign up at 1 pm. The event will be Live streamed on our YouTube Channel.   Dorothy (Dottie) Payne is a performance poet/ visual ...
“Fix-it Fest” Free Community Repair Event (Berkeley)
Saturday, November 16 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
"Fix-it Fest" Free Community Repair Event (Berkeley)
Learn to repair your broken items and help reduce waste in our community.   We will provide a workspace, tools, and guidance from a volunteer “Repair Coach” to help you disassemble, troubleshoot, and hopefully fix your item.   Categories include: clothing, electronics, bicycles, small appliances, toys & sporting goods, ...
SF Symphony Community Chamber Concert at Ocean View SFPL
Saturday, November 16 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ocean View SF Public Library
A chamber concert featuring San Francisco Symphony musicians performing classical pieces from a range of composers and sharing their experiences as members of the San Francisco Symphony. This event is open to all library patrons and is brought to you by the San Francisco Symphony’s ...
Lunar New Year Love Story (SF Main Library)
Saturday, November 16 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Main Public Library
Lunar New Year Love Story (SF Main Library)
Award-winning authors Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham discuss their recently released graphic novel Lunar New Year Love Story.  Coinciding around Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year, this heartwarming romantic comedy drama of cross-cultural and multi-generational dimensions revolves around themes of fate, family, grief, loss and love while blending elements ...
Toon Talk: The Ghostkeeper with Johanna Taylor
Saturday, November 16 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cartoon Art Museum
Toon Talk: The Ghostkeeper with Johanna Taylor
The Cartoon Art Museum welcomes illustrator Johanna Taylor for a discussion and signing of her debut young adult graphic novel, The Ghostkeeper, on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 2pm to 4pm. This Toon Talk is a free event and open to the public. Johanna Taylor’s young ...