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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, July 29

Charged Particles: Funky Latin Jazz w/ World-Class Sax (El Cerrito)
Wednesday, July 29 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company
Charged Particles: Funky Latin Jazz w/ World-Class Sax (El Cerrito)
Tod Dickow is “one of the best saxophonists in the world” according to Jazz Life Magazine, and his playing has been recognized by outstanding soloist awards at the Pacific Coast Jazz Festival and the Outstanding Soloist award from Down Beat Magazine.  He has appeared with numerous ...
“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, July 29 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | 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

Explore Queer + Trans Histories: Free Guided Exhibit Tour (SF)
Wednesday, July 29 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Explore Queer + Trans Histories: Free Guided Exhibit Tour (SF)
Join artist Fabio Mendieta and educator Mx. Tate Jawdat for this unique opportunity to learn more about the role of art and archive in empowering younger generations. Meet in the Grand Lobby for this youth-focused, trans-led tour. Free with registration.
The Buds Return to El Rio
Wednesday, July 29 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | El Rio
The Buds Return to El Rio
The Buds always bring the love to El Rio, and the feeling is fully requited. So we’re coming back to garden-rock the patio once again! Bring your friends and bring their friends and sing and dance along to our toe-tappin’ and vocal-hamonizin’ repertoire. Enjoy classic covers ...
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, July 29 – 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, July 30

Lunchtime Concert w/ Local Sirens (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, July 30 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Lunchtime Concert w/ Local Sirens (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thu, Jul 30 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and Women’s Audio Mission bring Local Sirens to the Gardens for an afternoon of dynamic music. WAM’s Local Sirens is an all-ages performance series that ...
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, July 30 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

People in Plazas: Hawaiian Concert | SF
Thursday, July 30 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rincon Center
People in Plazas: Hawaiian Concert | SF

This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...

People in Plazas: Modern Pop / Rock Concert | SF
Thursday, July 30 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 303 Second Street
People in Plazas: Modern Pop / Rock Concert | SF

This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...

Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Thursday, July 30 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies 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 Thursday

“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
Thursday, July 30 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted | Indoors RSVP Event! Space is limited!
| Ukiah High School (Cafetorium)
"San Francisco Mime Troupe" Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...

Every Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)
Thursday, July 30 – 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

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, July 30 – 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

Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom’s Up)
Thursday, July 30 – 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 31

2026 Thrive City Pickleball Tournament (July 31-Aug 1)
Friday, July 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch. $75 per player ($150 per team) to participate in doubles. Free to watch.
| Thrive City
2026 Thrive City Pickleball Tournament (July 31-Aug 1)
Thrive City hosts their 2026 Pickleball Doubles Tournament open to players of all skill levels and ages 19+. The event takes place over two days, with co-ed doubles on Friday and men’s and women’s doubles on Saturday. Registration costs $75 per player and is required ...
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

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 ...