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Saturday, May 24

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)

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 ...

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, May 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)

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 SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, May 24 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, May 24 – 9:00 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 Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, May 24 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

Welcome to The HellaFunny Olympics where the best San Francisco comedians go head-to-head against the best Oakland comedians in a classic Battle of the Bay. Who will win? You decide! Teams of comedians representing their city will engage in an epic joke off, trading jokes back and forth until ...Every Saturday

SF’s “Free Ropes Challenge Course Day” w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)
SF's "Free Ropes Challenge Course Day" w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)

Ever wanted to climb, balance, and swing your way through the cypress treetops in SF? Outward Bound California and SF Rec and Park offer free community days one Saturday a month from February through October at the Ropes Challenge Course in McLaren Park. No experience ...Monthly

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

2025 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade (May 24-25)
Saturday, May 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Harrison Street
2025 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade (May 24-25)

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2025 with their 47th annual celebration. The free, two–day Festival covers 17 blocks in the Mission District, with five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. The festival includes international food, dancing, sampling sites and entertainment for ...

2025 Animal Liberation March (Petaluma)
Saturday, May 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:15 pm | Cost: FREE | 218 Kentucky St, Petaluma, CA 94952
2025 Animal Liberation March (Petaluma)
Join hundreds of animal activists from around the world as we march for animal liberation as part of Animal Liberation Conference 2025. The conference and march will take place during the Perdue Rescue Trial Convergence in support of UC Berkeley student Zoe Rosenberg who is ...
Book Signing with Michelle Tea
Saturday, May 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The International Library of Youth Writing
Book Signing with Michelle Tea
A Book Signing with Michelle Tea at The International Library of Youth Writing! Join us for a lovely morning with the author Michelle Tea. Enjoy a reading by Michelle Tea and get a signing of Mermaid in Chelsea Creek, Castle on the River Vistula  and Girl at the Bottom of ...
Free Tour at Ace Makerspace (Oakland)
Free Tour at Ace Makerspace (Oakland)
You must RSVP/purchase tickets through the ace makerspace website: Ace Makerspace Tour – Ace Makerspace This tour goes all the way through the 6 rooms at Ace! Your tour guide will take you through all the basics and can provide help signing up as a member. Please ...
Fern Alley Music Series w/ “The Rusconators” (SF)
Saturday, May 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Fern Alley
Fern Alley Music Series w/ "The Rusconators" (SF)
Welcome to the Fern Alley Music Series! Established in 2023, the Fern Alley Music Series has quickly become a beloved community event, celebrating music, art, and culture in the heart of the Lower Polk. ​ Experience the Fern Alley Music Series—where music, art, and community unite! Join us ...
Free Golden Gate Park Annual Concert “Retro-Future Revue”
Saturday, May 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Golden Gate Park Annual Concert "Retro-Future Revue"

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...

Sunday, May 25

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, May 25 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday

FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)

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 ...

Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

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. ...

2025 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade
Sunday, May 25 – 9:30 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| 24th & Bryant
2025 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2025 with their 47th annual celebration. The free, two–day Festival covers 17 blocks in the Mission District, with five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. The festival includes international food, dancing, sampling sites and entertainment for ...