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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, September 27

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, September 27 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
| Rye Bar
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)

With a name like “Rye,” this bar is obviously whiskey-centric… but on Wednesday nights the bar leans towards tequila is also awesomely hot dog centric! Come to Rye Bar every Wednesday for free hot dogs with every Hornitos cocktail purchase. Mo and Kat are you ...Every Wednesday

Wednesday Trivia at Campus (SF)
Wednesday, September 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Campus Bar
Wednesday Trivia at Campus (SF)

Join us for a night of brain-teasing fun at Trivia Night! Test your knowledge and compete against friends and fellow trivia enthusiasts. Come to Campus Bar and get ready to challenge your wits. Whether you’re a history buff, a pop culture guru, or just love ...Every Wednesday

Karaoke Nite at Temescal Brewing (Oakland)
Wednesday, September 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Temescal Brewing
Karaoke Nite at Temescal Brewing (Oakland)

Every 4th Wednesday, we’ve got karaoke in our cozy li’l indoor taproom area. Come belt one out with your pals and wet your whistle with a fresh Temescal beer!Monthly

Cardi Spelling Bee-Adult Spelling Bee (Oakland)
Wednesday, September 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch, $10 to compete
| Baba's House
Cardi Spelling Bee-Adult Spelling Bee (Oakland)
What’s the language of origin for Bodak Yellow? Can you use okauuuuuuuur in a sentence? Join us at Baba’s House for an adult spelling bee that’s dripping in finesse. It’s $10 to compete, and your entry fee goes $50 pot to the winner! Other competitors will ...

Thursday, September 28

“People in Plazas” 2023 Market Street Music Festival | SF
Thursday, September 28 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
"People in Plazas" 2023 Market Street Music Festival | SF

This free annual outdoor music festival puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas near Market Street. “People in Plazas” 2023 Market Street Music Festival July 5 to September 28, 2023 ...

“Whiskey & Wisdom” What the Economy Has in Store for SF (Founders & CFOs)
Thursday, September 28 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but ​This event is for Founders and Finance Team Members. Must apply and be accepted
| Secret Location (Near Oracle Park)
"Whiskey & Wisdom" What the Economy Has in Store for SF (Founders & CFOs)
​Join us for an extraordinary evening that combines the best of two worlds: the art of whiskey tasting and the science of economics. Start the night with a curated whiskey tasting session, where experts will guide you through the subtleties of various blends. Following this sensory ...
FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials
FREE: "Thirsty Thursday" Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) 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 ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show

Barbary Coast upholds a tradition of “higher” quality in San Francisco. For the first time ever, HellaFunny is taking over SF’s premier cannabis lounge, Barbary Coast, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the first comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally ...Every Thursday

“Dining Out For Life” East Bay (2023)
"Dining Out For Life" East Bay (2023)
On Thursday, September 28th, join Project Open Hand for our 5th annual foodie event, Dining Out For Life East Bay. When you dine out at participating restaurants in Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville, a portion of your bill will go towards providing nutritious meals to those living ...
6th Annual “Toolapalooza” Tool Show, Belt Sander Drag Races + Free Hot Dogs (SF)
6th Annual "Toolapalooza" Tool Show, Belt Sander Drag Races + Free Hot Dogs (SF)
Enjoy Center Hardware’s 6th annual power tool show with over 20 vendors on-site demoing their tool lines and much more. Free hot dogs, swag, and prizes to be won. Free ice cream from Mister Softee with an in-store purchase from 11-3. 3003 Third St. @ 26th ...
Baby and Me Story Time and Tooth Talk (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*For children under 3 and their caretakers
| Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry
Baby and Me Story Time and Tooth Talk Join us for a fun, interactive, in-person event, at Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry in San Francisco, CA, USA. Bring your little ones to enjoy a special song and story time session followed by a tooth talk and demo. ...
El Lopp’s “Apple Release Party” w/ Seasonal Ciders (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover, but drinks for purchase
| El Lopo
El Lopp's "Apple Release Party" w/ Seasonal Ciders (SF)
September has been the time for new apple releases since long before Steve Jobs was born. It’s when cider houses start harvesting their fruit for pressing and fermenting (so much more fun than spending $1500 on a new phone). On Thursday, September 28th, join El Lopo ...
Join Malik Seneferu for an Intimate Fireside Chat at Hungry Cafe (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free!
| Hungry Cafe
Join Malik Seneferu for an Intimate Fireside Chat at Hungry Cafe (SF)
Hi everyone! We’re thrilled to invite you to our event at the Hungry Cafe on September 28th! Explore the world of art, trauma, and resilience with special guest Malik Seneferu, a renowned artist, muralist, and youth life coach. In a Fireside Chat, Malik will share his ...
Free “Blue Bear” DJ Workshop at Harmonic Brewing (Thrive City)
Thursday, September 28 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Harmonic Brewing
Free "Blue Bear" DJ Workshop at Harmonic Brewing (Thrive City)

Are you looking for a DJ school in San Francisco? Look no further! Blue Bear School of Music is hosting a drop-in DJ workshop at Harmonic Brewing every week in Thrive City starting September 14th through November 16th! Get professional guidance from local DJ’s and learn how ...Every Thursday

“Does Wokeism Have a Place in School?” Talk at Google w/ Free Dinner (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with registration
| Google Community Space
"Does Wokeism Have a Place in School?" Talk at Google w/ Free Dinner (SF)
The San Francisco Braver Angels Alliance, in collaboration with “Bridging Divides El Dorado“, a Braver Network organization endeavoring to reduce our nation’s polarization, are co-hosting this event.  We welcome you to a diversity-of-thought, in-person panel discussion that will include an education policy specialist, a school board ...
Sci-Fi Author Talk with Ann Leckie (Mountain View)
Thursday, September 28 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Reservation Required: https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/10946845
| Mountain View Public Library
Sci-Fi Author Talk with Ann Leckie (Mountain View)
Enjoy an exclusive conversation with critically acclaimed science fiction author Ann Leckie. Ann will discuss her new novel Translation State and answer questions about her writing process. Attendees will also have a chance to submit questions to the author. Ann Leckie is the author of the Hugo, Nebula, ...
“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover all night
| Del Mar
"Throwback Thursday" at Del Mar: '90s to '00s Party (SF)

One of SF’s most fun tropical bar/nightclub invites you every Thursday as some of the best DJs in SF take you back in time for the hottest 90’s to 2000’s music that once hit the dance floor. DJ starts at 9 pm and is FREE ...Every Thursday

WWE: Women Win Emporium (A Benefit for Maui)
Thursday, September 28 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donation Requested at Door (Benefit for Maui Fire Victims)
| Emporium SF
WWE: Women Win Emporium (A Benefit for Maui)
The Fantastic Foursome of resident DJs maDRE, Jenset, Bitesize, Lady Ryan come together for an awesome night of music and dancing to benefit Maui. Door donations and 20% of the bar sales will go directly to the Kokua Restaurant and Hospitality Fund to serve those ...
Free Music + Free Drinks “River Spell” & “Loon” at Aviator Nation (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Entry & Free Drinks!
| Aviator Nation
Free Music + Free Drinks "River Spell" & "Loon" at Aviator Nation (SF)
Free Music & Free Drinks! Aviator Nation – Haight Street River Spell & Loon 8:30-10:30 PM
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, September 28 – 9:00 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