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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 31

Free “Where’s Waldo” Scavenger Hunt: 26 Shops + Prizes (July 1-31)
Friday, July 31 – 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 ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, July 31 – 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

“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 ...

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

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, July 31 – 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

“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, July 31 – 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

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, July 31 – 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

Live Music at Majestic Cafe
Friday, July 31 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Majestic Cafe
Live music every Friday night at Majestic Cafe! 5:00-9:00pm, beer & wine available for purchae 6:30-8:30pm live music 7/31 Performance by Connor Morrison!
Free Open Mic Night: Poets, Musicians + Storytellers (SF)
Friday, July 31 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP | Donations Accepted
| KALW
Free Open Mic Night: Poets, Musicians + Storytellers (SF)
Celebrate Bay Area poets, musicians, storytellers and showpeople. Who will win the performance of the night & be broadcast on KALW? The Bay Area’s best performers shine at KALW’s Most Best Open Mic! Host Charlie Getter gathers a homegrown harvest of poets, musicians, and storytellers with ...
San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)
Friday, July 31 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Plaza
San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)

Critical Mass is a mass bicycle ride that takes place on the last Friday of each month in San Francisco. Meet and 6pm, ride at 6:30 pm from Embarcadero Plaza (foot of Market Street) and in cities around the world. Everyone is invited. No one is ...Monthly

Free Summer Concerts: Samba Kids Interactive Drum Workshop (Palo Alto)
Friday, July 31 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Magical Bridge Playground
Free Summer Concerts: Samba Kids Interactive Drum Workshop (Palo Alto)
Join the Magical Bridge Foundation for an interactive, educational workshop that uses music, rhythm, percussion instruments and drums as tools for capturing the imagination of the participants! All ages and abilities welcome! Join the Magical Bridge Foundation for performances every Friday evening (6 pm – 7:30 ...
20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, July 31 – 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 31 – 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

Free Book Shop Comedy Night: Stand-Up in a Bookstore (SF)
Friday, July 31 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Adobe Books
Free Book Shop Comedy Night: Stand-Up in a Bookstore (SF)
The only Comedy Show in a bookstore! Join us for a night of laughs with some of the best comics in the Bay. Hosted by the Amazing Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative, this is a different more intimate show. No one is getting rosted! Join ...
Directions In Stereo
Friday, July 31 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*n/a
| 540 Club
Directions In Stereo
Join resident dj Circuit73 with special guest Guillermo (Sweaterfunk) on the last Friday of the month at 540 Bar as Directions In Stereo cues up, an eclectic, sonic backdrop for the evening. It’s gonna be an all vinyl, variety mix to the max! Grab a drink ...
Free Live Music: Olde Contree
Friday, July 31 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pelican Inn
Free Live Music: Olde Contree
Olde Contree is a Bay Area acoustic duo of Nate Alavi and Kat Quigley, playing traditional folk, old-time, and bluegrass songs alongside original compositions. Their sound is influenced by a shared love for old-time and roots music from the 60s and 70s.
Stand-Up Comedy Show: Laughs at The Lariat Tavern
Friday, July 31 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Show!
| The Lariat Tavern
Stand-Up Comedy Show: Laughs at The Lariat Tavern
Stand-Up Comedy Returns to The Lariat Tavern, Friday, July 31st for this SPECIAL EVENT! After a long week of hard work it’s time to be entertained by the best Stand-Up Comedians in the Bay Area. Welcome to one of the best Stand-Up Comedy Shows in the ...
Disco Costume Party at Hotel Biron
Friday, July 31 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*1 drink minimum
| Hotel Biron
Disco Costume Party at Hotel Biron
Get ready to boogie! Step into the golden era of disco @hotelbironwinebar transforms into a glittering dance floor for our 3rd Annual Disco Costume Party! DJ Nite Owl will be taking us on a musical journey through the greatest disco hits of the ’70s and beyond. From Donna Summer ...