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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!

Thursday, March 5

Free Sonic Journey w/ Water + Gongs (YBCA)
Thursday, March 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Sonic Journey w/ Water + Gongs (YBCA)
Join us for a deep sonic journey, as Krys Bobrowski & Karen Stackpole’s water-filled vessels and amplified gongs stir a transcendent soundtrack for imagination. Galleries will be open from 5–8:30 pm. Performance begins at 7 pm in Gallery 2. 
Free STEM Family Night w/ LEGO Fun + Drinks (Drake’s Dealership)
Thursday, March 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Drakes Dealership,
Free STEM Family Night w/ LEGO Fun + Drinks (Drake's Dealership)
Fun, casual, FREE drop-in event supporting hands-on STEM education for girls at Drake’s Dealership Join us at Drake’s Dealership for a FREE, fun, hands-on early evening the whole family can enjoy! Build and create with LEGO® activities for all ages, enjoy great food and drinks from ...

Free Afro Chill Night: Rare Grooves + Vibes (SF)
Thursday, March 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
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| Muddy Waters
Free Afro Chill Night: Rare Grooves + Vibes (SF)
DJ Pez Vagabeatz Brings you rare African grooves that set a laid-back, soulful vibe. From the roots of Afrobeat to the bright rhythms of Highlife, this musical journey immerses you in the rich tapestry and timeless spirit of African sound.
Free Art Opening: Mikas Mogo’s ‘Family Ties’ Exhibit (SF)
Thursday, March 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Swim Gallery
Free Art Opening: Mikas Mogo's 'Family Ties' Exhibit (SF)
San Francisco-based artist Mikas Mogo’s work centers on the Humms family, a character family inspired by the diversity of San Francisco and contemporary family dynamics. `Family Ties` highlights the relationship between tradition and modern life through works in textile and ceramic.
Every Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)
Thursday, March 5 – 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, March 5 – 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

Friday, March 6

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, March 6 – 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 ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, March 6 – 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

80th Annual Visitacion Valley Rummage Sale (SF)
Friday, March 6 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Church of the Visitacion
The 80th Annual Rummage Sale is back for a 2 day run! Why go all the way to Oakland when you have the best kept, long running, FREE Rummage Sale right in your backyard? Come and browse the biggest sale in the best kept secret ...
History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)
Friday, March 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Mateo County History Museum
History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)

Enjoy free admission from 10 am to 4 pm, every first Friday of the month, at the San Mateo History Museum. Explore the museum housed in the 1910 County Courthouse; listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features a stained glass dome and mosaic tile floor. The History Museum is ...Monthly

Refresh 2026: Free Festival of Swiss Arts + Tech at SF’s Pier 17 (March 4-7)
Refresh 2026: Free Festival of Swiss Arts + Tech at SF's Pier 17 (March 4-7)

Swissnex in San Francisco presents ​REFRESH 2026, a free 4-day festival at Pier 17 opening Wednesday, March 4, featuring keynotes, masterclasses, and an art exhibition running until April 10th. It brings together acclaimed designers, artists, and researchers from Switzerland and the US to envision possible ...

“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

Solarpunkification 2026: SF’s 3-Day Fest of Art + Music (March 6-8)
Friday, March 6 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Most events free, but some workshops are $40
| Broadway Studios
Solarpunkification 2026: SF's 3-Day Fest of Art + Music (March 6-8)

​Solarpunkification brings together artists, musicians, technologists, futurists, and community builders to prototype the futures we actually want. The Solarpunk vision asks what becomes possible when technology and nature work together and when imagination gets treated as serious infrastructure. ​Three days of live music, film, dance, ...

Free Friday Happy Hour Concert in the Park Kickoff 2026
Friday, March 6 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Friday Happy Hour Concert in the Park Kickoff 2026

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, March 6 – 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

First “Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival of 2026
Friday, March 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
First "Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival of 2026

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs to life ...Monthly

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, March 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Baukunst
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Join us for Baukunst First Fridays, our brand-new monthly celebration blending art, music, and food! Every month, experience a vibrant evening of creativity, delicious bites, and fantastic tunes. Mark your calendars and bring your friends — let’s make every first Friday unforgettable! Baukunst First Fridays ...Monthly