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!
Sunday, May 31
4th Annual “Gamelan in the Garden” at San Francisco Botanical Garden
4th annual Gamelan in the Garden — San Francisco Botanical Garden May 31st – Free admission to the garden for San Francisco residents. Balinese music and dance from Gamelan Sekar Jaya.
1-1:30pm — Gender Wayang in the Fountain Plaza (free with admission)
Music for the Balinese shadow ...
Tiburon Pride Picnic 2026
We’re bringing Pride to the waterfront!
Join us for a laid-back, family-friendly picnic with incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline. Think blankets on the grass, good music, fun activities, and a beautiful community moment by the bay.
Fun beats provided by DJ ...
Mountain View Dance Festival
Free event presented by San Jose Ballet Association!
The first ever Mountain View Dance Festival is proudly presented by the San Jose Ballet Association (SJBA)! The 2026 theme is “Groundbreaking”, and will feature dance groups in different styles from the Bay Area. We wish to make the arts accessible ...
2026 Vets in Vans’ Pet Wellness Fair (Berkeley)
This community-centered event will bring together families, veterinary resources and local partners for a day focused on accessible care, education and connection. Vets in Vans’ mobile unit will be onsite offering low-cost vaccines, and there will be staff and partner presentations throughout the day. Community ...
Alice & the Wave Band Pop Music Concert (SF)
To celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI), enjoy a lively pop music performance by Alice & the Wave Band. Alice & the Wave is extremely diverse in the music domain, and was rated as “Sensational Band of the Orient” by Bay ...
Author Talk: George Takei, They Called Us Enemy (SF)
Discover the story behind “They Called Us Enemy” with actor, author and activist George Takei. During this livestreamed author talk, Takei reflects on his childhood experience in U.S. incarceration camps during World War II and discusses the lasting impact of this history today. Presented as ...
Free Art Reception: Mystery Exhibition Unveiled (Berkeley)
Sunday, May 31 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kala Art Institute
Kala Gallery is excited to present We’re a Mystery Which Will Never Happen Again, an exhibition exploring everyday myth, mystery, and the potential for discovery within the present moment. Featuring works by Woody De Othello, Jane Hambleton, David Huffman, Lucy Puls, Meghan Shimek, and Maryam Yousif, the exhibition invites viewers to reimagine ...
Free Author Talk: Luke Goebel’s ‘Kill Dick’ Reading (SF)
Sunday, May 31 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Book Passage (SF)
Luke Goebel will read from and talk about his latest novel Kill Dick, published by Red Hen Press.
About the Author: Luke Goebel is a celebrated author and screenwriter (co-writer of the film Eileen) known for his raw, innovative storytelling. His debut, Fourteen Stories, None of ...
Festival of New Works: Disloyal (SF)
The things a wife and mother has to do to take care of her family! Peggy Shippen’s certainly been through it, with a war, her husband accused of being a traitor, and suspicion around an attempt on George Washington’s life (really, just a misunderstanding!). But ...
Free Reggae in the Park: Dub Mission 30th Anniversary (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 31 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
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 ...
Monday, June 1
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday
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 Monday
SF Pirate Scavenger Hunt: Free Family Adventure (826 Valencia)
Want to make your kid’s summer a little more adventurous? Join San Francisco’s Pirate Scavenger Hunt!
Pick up a map at the Pirate Supply Store:
826 Valencia St, San Francisco
or
download it at www.findingsealegs.com
Solve five clues and your child will be admitted to the Freebooter Secret Pirate Society. ...
SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in “the industry” – so we’re assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for ...Every Monday
“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a ...Every Monday
Tuesday, June 2
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday
$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday
FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
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. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections feature priceless treasures and works of arts from the 17th through the 20th centuries ...Monthly
