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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!

Wednesday, February 11

Downtown SF’s Newest Mural Unveiling w/ Emily Fromm
Wednesday, February 11 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | NextWorld
An unveiling event celebrating a new ephemeral mural by Bay Area muralist Emily Fromm. Guests are invited to view the finished work, learn more about the artist’s practice and process, and gather with the community to mark the project’s completion. Emily Fromm is a Bay Area ...
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, February 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
Black Hammer's Free "Hopped Up" Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)

No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday

Thursday, February 12

Night of Science: Fact, Fiction, and the Future of Autism Research (SF)
Thursday, February 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Manny’s
Night of Science: Fact, Fiction, and the Future of Autism Research (SF)
Hosted by UCSF Associate Professor, Danielle Swaney, join us for an evening of conversation, curiosity, and connection to learn how cutting-edge science is reshaping our understanding of the human brain. We’ll hear from Dr. Matt State, a leading expert in psychology and psychiatric genetics, who takes ...
Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, February 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

Free Community Day w/ Art + Guided Tour at Eames Institute (Richmond)
Thursday, February 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://tickets.eamesinstitute.org/events/eamesinstitute/2027081
| Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity
Free Community Day w/ Art + Guided Tour at Eames Institute (Richmond)
Eames Institute Community Day is a free afternoon to gather, explore, and connect with neighbors through the arts. Community Day features a free 45-minute guided tour of the Archives Gallery, including stories and reflections from Llisa Demetrios, chief curator of the Eames Institute and granddaughter of ...
SF’s Free “Goat My Valentine” Fest: Cuddle Baby Goats (2026)
Thursday, February 12 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, Donation for Goat Photos
| The Crossing at East Cut
SF's Free "Goat My Valentine" Fest: Cuddle Baby Goats (2026)
Join us for a free special Valentine’s happy hour truly like no other. Get your photo taken cuddling with little goats! At The Crossing, SF If you can’t be with the one you love, love a GOAT this Valentine’s Day! Value Culture, City Grazing, Snap Fiesta, and ...
Eva Lake: Free Art Opening Reception (Foreign Cinema)
Thursday, February 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Foreign Cinema
Eva Lake: Free Art Opening Reception (Foreign Cinema)
ON VIEW FEBRUARY 12 – APRIL 25, 2026 THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO A RECEPTION FOR THE ARTSIT FEBRUARY 12, 6-8 PM Modernism is pleased to present its second exhibition of collages by Eva Lake. In Relics of Beauty, striking images are constructed from an array of art history ...
Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poetry Reading (SF Main Library)
Thursday, February 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main, Latino Room (Lower Level)
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poetry Reading (SF Main Library)
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck, poet Floyd Tangeman and special guests present at SFPL’s Monthly poetry reading.  Kim Shuck was San Francisco’s seventh Poet Laureate. Her poetry draws on her multiethnic background which includes Polish and Cherokee heritage, and her experiences as a lifelong ...
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, February 12 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
| 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

Time: 9pm to 12am, Celebrating 20 years in May 2023 (currently 19 years strong). Instagram: @16thmission. For 18 years, this outdoor “open mic-without-a-mic” has welcomed poets, musicians, emcees, comedy, and everything in between. In the best of San Francisco tradition, everyone is welcome, ...Every Thursday

Every Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)
Thursday, February 12 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Inner Circle is always Free with RSVP
| White Rabbit
Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)

Free Thursday Party featuring DJs spinning House, Disco, Remixes, Currents, Classics and more every Thursday at White Rabbit. Join us at White Rabbit on Thursdays for Inner Circle, a weekly get-together dedicated to the DJ and a love for dance music. No cover. No worries! ...Every Thursday

Friday, February 13

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

Oakland’s 2026 “F*ck Valentine’s” Comedy Show (Feb. 13-14)
Friday, February 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for first 50 people per show w/ RSVP. Otherwise tickets are $25 for GA or $35 for VIP
| Fluid510
Oakland's 2026 "F*ck Valentine's" Comedy Show (Feb. 13-14)

Come to Oakland’s F*ck Valentine’s Day Comedy Show to hear about hilarious dating mishaps, and some of the funniest Tinder horror stories We sold out all our shows for the past four years and now we’re back for 2026 with a special extra set of comedy ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, February 13 – 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

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, February 13 – 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

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

62 Free SF Guided Walking Tours Over Presidents’ Day Weekend 2026
Friday, February 13 – 9:30 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tours are free, but tips are appreciated for the tour guides
| All Over San Francisco
62 Free SF Guided Walking Tours Over Presidents' Day Weekend 2026

Got a long weekend? Take a guided walk around San Francisco and learn something new about the city you love over Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day Weekend. 2026 President’s Day Weekend Walking Tours February 13-16, 2026 All Over San Francisco FREE, but donations are greatly ...

“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

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, February 13 – 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

East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)
Friday, February 13 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (East Bay)
East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)

The East Bay Bike Party is a monthly mobile party for riders of all ages, experience levels, and bike types, to meet, ride, and play together in the streets on the second Friday of the month with upwards of 400 riders usually meeting near an East ...Monthly

Saturday, February 14

The Box SF’s Valentine’s Artistica Creators Fest (Feb. 14-15)
Saturday, February 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF's Valentine's Artistica Creators Fest (Feb. 14-15)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...