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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!

Saturday, December 2

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2023)
Saturday, December 2 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2023)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Saturday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" 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. Don’t miss our Special LATE 9PM SHOW on Saturday, October ...Every Saturday

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 (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 ...

Burlingame Winter Market
Saturday, December 2 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission to Market. Add on-s available onsite
| Burlingame Community Center
Burlingame Winter Market
Winter Market   Save the date for the first ever Burlingame Winter Market at the Burlingame Community Center! With over 35 vendors already signed up, join us for two days full of shopping while supporting small businesses selling hand-made goods. Detailed vendor information will be posted as ...
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

Volunteer Day at Francisco Park (SF)
Saturday, December 2 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Francisco Park
Volunteer Day at Francisco Park (SF)
Join the Rec and Park  gardeners and the Francisco Park Conservancy in a quarterly volunteer workparty at Francisco Park. Please join the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) gardeners and the Francisco Park Conservancy for a quarterly volunteer workparty from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ...
SF’s “Clean up The City” Hayes Neighborhood Cleanup (w/ Free Lunch + Coffee for Volunteers)
Saturday, December 2 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Gambit Lounge
SF's "Clean up The City" Hayes Neighborhood Cleanup (w/ Free Lunch + Coffee for Volunteers)

Haye who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, the Civic Joy Fund, SF Public Works, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Gambit Lounge (581 Hayes St), clean for a bit, then enjoy ...Every Saturday

SF’s 2023 Italian Christmas Market “Mercatino di Natale” (Dec. 2-3)
Saturday, December 2 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Museo Italo Americano
SF's 2023 Italian Christmas Market "Mercatino di Natale" (Dec. 2-3)

Experience the Magic of Christmas at the 11th Enchanting Edition of Mercatino di Natale! Step into the enchanting world of Christmas Markets in Italy right here at the Museo Italo Americano! Get ready to be immersed in the cozy and festive atmosphere that will transport ...

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Redwood City “Hometown Holidays” Festival, Carnival & Parade (2023)
Saturday, December 2 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Event is free, but here is a fee for the Petting Zoo, T-Shirts, food and rides.
| Courthouse Square
Redwood City "Hometown Holidays" Festival, Carnival & Parade (2023)
Get ready to jingle all the way, with Redwood City’s Downtown Business Group, as we unleash our ULTIMATE holiday fun: Hometown Holidays! Come rain or shine, we’re turning up the festive vibes with an epic parade that’ll have you dancing in the streets, exciting live ...
Holiday Market at 18 Reasons (SF)
Saturday, December 2 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | 18 Reasons
Holiday Market at 18 Reasons (SF)
Shop for festive, food-themed gifts from diverse local vendors at the 18 Reasons’ Holiday Market. Peruse homemade crafts and specialty food items, with goods to fit all budgets. From chili oil to dragon fruit earrings, our talented vendors have something for everyone on your list. ...
“Muir Beach” Holiday Arts Fair in Marin (Dec. 2-3)
Saturday, December 2 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Muir Beach Community Center
"Muir Beach" Holiday Arts Fair in Marin (Dec. 2-3)

The Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair returns to the beautiful Muir Beach Community Center (19 Seacape Drive) Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday shoppers can browse the charming booths featuring an array of original and hand-made fine art, crafts, and gourmet holiday ...

“Christmas Island” A Tiki Tropical Holiday Marketplace (Yountville)
Saturday, December 2 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*FREE, Family Friendly, Open to the Public
| Napa Valley Museum Yountville
"Christmas Island" A Tiki Tropical Holiday Marketplace (Yountville)
❄️ Christmas Island – A Tiki Tropical Holiday Marketplace ❄️ WHEN: Saturday, December 2, 2023, 11 AM – 5 PM WHERE: Napa Valley Museum Yountville, Main Gallery COST: FREE, Open to the Public, All Ages Welcome  Join the Napa Valley Museum Yountville as we celebrate the holiday season with a ...
SF’s “Clean up The City” Lower Polk Neighborhood Cleanup
Saturday, December 2 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Jane on Larkin
SF's "Clean up The City" Lower Polk Neighborhood Cleanup

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Jane on Larkin (925 Larkin St), to grab supplies and form a crew, clean for a bit ...Every Saturday

Bernal Heights Open House (SF)
Saturday, December 2 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Bernal Heights Branch, SF Public Library
Bernal Heights Open House (SF)
Bernal Heights Jazz Quintet will kick off Bernal Heights annual open house festivities which will include, face painting, crafts, origami and more! Presented by San Francisco Public Library  
“Gifty” The Crucible’s 2023 Craft Show & Open House in Oakland (Dec. 2-3)
"Gifty" The Crucible's 2023 Craft Show & Open House in Oakland (Dec. 2-3)

GIFTY, The Crucible’s annual Craft Show & Open House returns this December 2-3. Join us for two days of the best shopping in the Bay Area. Find holiday gifts made by local artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty. From one-a-kind sculptures to functional pottery to locally ...

Fern Alley Music Series
Saturday, December 2 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fern Alley
Fern Alley Music Series

Join Music City San Francisco in association with the Lower Polk CBD, Polk Neighbors, OEWD & The Office of Small Business in support of the Polk Corridor Community. With support from Avenue Greenlight. Enjoy live music, craft vendors, and local artists at the Fern Alley ...Every Saturday

2023 Holidays on Fourth Street: Puppet Show + Free Popcorn | Berkeley
Saturday, December 2 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fourth Street (Berkeley)
2023 Holidays on Fourth Street: Puppet Show + Free Popcorn | Berkeley

Dazzling Holiday Lights ~ On Each Night On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with ...

“San Francisco is a Drag” Free Performances from 100 Drag Queens & Kings (Dec. 2-3)
Saturday, December 2 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
"San Francisco is a Drag" Free Performances from 100 Drag Queens & Kings (Dec. 2-3)
The Civic Joy Fund, in partnership with D’Arcy Drollinger,  Honey Mahogany, and Juanita MORE! are organizing a massive taking over of the streets of San Francisco by drag performers on Saturday and Sunday, December 2nd and 3rd 1-6pm. The performances will take place near popular street corners and ...