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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!

Friday, February 20

Free Film Screening: Bluff City Chinese
Friday, February 20 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-screening-bluff-city-chinese-tickets-1980527321533?aff=oddtdtcreator
| CCSF Chinatown/North Beach
Free Film Screening: Bluff City Chinese
This powerful documentary follows the intertwined journeys of two Chinese American storytellers from different generations in Tennessee. Join CHSA for a special screening of Bluff City Chinese, a documentary directed by Thandi Cai chronicling the overlooked history and living legacy of Chinese communities in Memphis, Tennessee. Through archival research, ...
2026 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 20-22)
Friday, February 20 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Eastridge Mall
2026 San Jose Lunar New Year "Tet Festival" (Feb. 20-22)

San Jose, get ready!UStar Productions proudly presents the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Tết Festival 2026. TẾT FESTIVAL 2026 – Vietnamese Lunar New Year Friday, Feb 20 | 3 PM – 10 PMSaturday & Sunday, Feb 21–22 | 11 AM – 10 PM Eastridge Center, San ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, February 20 – 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

Saturday, February 21

“An Afternoon of Chamber Music” SF’s Free Classical Concert (Oct. 18-June 13)
Saturday, February 21 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations accepted
| Noe Valley Ministry
“An Afternoon of Chamber Music” SF’s Free Classical Concert (Oct. 18-June 13)

Join us for an intimate concert featuring chamber music from musicians across the Bay Area, hosted by the San Francisco Civic Music Association. Chamber Music Concert Series or the “Afternoon of Chamber Music” is held monthly from October 18, 2025 – June 13, 2026 and introduces ...

“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, February 21 – 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

SF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, February 21 – 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

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

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

1st Ever Russian River “Fungi Fest” in Guerneville (Feb. 21-22)
1st Ever Russian River "Fungi Fest" in Guerneville (Feb. 21-22)
The first ever “Russian River Fungi Fest” is a two day celebration of the incredible mushrooms and mushroom culture of West Sonoma County! West Sonoma County is known for towering redwoods, tasty wine, quirky small towns, and our stunning river. But it’s also one of the ...
Festival of Olives (Sonoma)
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ENTRY
| Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Festival of Olives (Sonoma)
Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as we celebrate one of the Mediterranean’s greatest treasures: olives! Stop by Jacuzzi Family Vineyards anytime between 11–3 pm as we celebrate and enjoy all things olives – from Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Tapenades, tastings and local vendors. ...
2026 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 20-22)
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Eastridge Mall
2026 San Jose Lunar New Year "Tet Festival" (Feb. 20-22)

San Jose, get ready!UStar Productions proudly presents the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Tết Festival 2026. TẾT FESTIVAL 2026 – Vietnamese Lunar New Year Friday, Feb 20 | 3 PM – 10 PMSaturday & Sunday, Feb 21–22 | 11 AM – 10 PM Eastridge Center, San ...

2026 San Francisco Summer Resource Fair (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No ticket or sign up is required. Just show up ready to start your family's summer planning!
| San Francisco County Fair Building
2026 San Francisco Summer Resource Fair (Golden Gate Park)
Start your family’s summer planning at the 2026 San Francisco Summer Resource Fair! Meet representatives from 100 San Francisco agencies sharing information about summer programs and resources for children and youth in grades K–8 and their families. Many of the summer programs featured at the Summer ...
Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dance, Drums & Dumplings at Thrive City (SF)
Saturday, February 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dance, Drums & Dumplings at Thrive City (SF)
Ring in the Year of the Horse with a celebration in Thrive City! Experience the vibrant colors, sounds, and flavors of Lunar New Year with family-friendly activities and delicious culinary delights from Dumpling Time and Boba Guys. Enjoy exciting cultural performances from LionDanceMe, Nguyen Dance ...
SF’s “Red Bull Showrun” F1 Race Cars, Drift Shows, & Burnouts (Marina)
Saturday, February 21 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
SF's "Red Bull Showrun" F1 Race Cars, Drift Shows, & Burnouts (Marina)
San Francisco is getting a rare dose of Formula 1 energy (thankfully without the ticket price). Red Bull Showrun is bringing real F1 show cars and pro drivers to Marina Boulevard for a free, one day public event on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The event will ...
Free: An Afternoon of Chamber Music (Noe Valley)
Saturday, February 21 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Noe Valley Ministry
Free: An Afternoon of Chamber Music (Noe Valley)
Join us for an intimate concert featuring chamber music from musicians across the Bay Area, hosted by the San Francisco Civic Music Association.   Admission is FREE and registration/RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early ...
San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, February 21 – 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)

Every third Saturday, you are invited to bicycle with the San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride as they set out to a new mystery location in SF. Where to meet? They’ll post ride start locations on their website and Facebook page, the day of the ride only; there’s ...Monthly

Sunday, February 22

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, February 22 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

2026 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 20-22)
Sunday, February 22 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Eastridge Mall
2026 San Jose Lunar New Year "Tet Festival" (Feb. 20-22)

San Jose, get ready!UStar Productions proudly presents the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Tết Festival 2026. TẾT FESTIVAL 2026 – Vietnamese Lunar New Year Friday, Feb 20 | 3 PM – 10 PMSaturday & Sunday, Feb 21–22 | 11 AM – 10 PM Eastridge Center, San ...