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Friday, April 3

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, April 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, April 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, April 3 – 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

Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, April 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly

Free ‘No Other Choice’ Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)
Friday, April 3 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
Free 'No Other Choice' Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)
Free and open to all! Join us at PROXY for a surreal employment comedy in No Other Choice! After his abrupt layoff from the paper company he served for 25 years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. * We recommend bringing ...
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, April 3 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)

San Francisco Bike Party  (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on ...Monthly

Saturday, April 4

2026 “Spring Fling” Rooftop Lawn Party at Salesforce Park (SF)
2026 "Spring Fling" Rooftop Lawn Party at Salesforce Park (SF)
The Transbay Joint Powers Authority and East Cut Community Benefit District invite you to Spring Fling in Salesforce Park! Join the Funny Bunny and hop into the spring season with free egg hunts, live music, crafts, face painting, beverages for purchase from Barebottle, and more. “Spring ...
“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

“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 ...

“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, April 4 – 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, April 4 – 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 Japanese Tea Garden “Peak” Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)
Saturday, April 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for SF Residents w/ ID and all visitors from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
| Japanese Tea Garden
SF's Japanese Tea Garden "Peak" Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)

One of spring’s most fleeting spectacles is happening right now in Golden Gate Park. The Japanese Tea Garden hit peak cherry blossom bloom on March 20, 2026, which means this is the week to go. About 60 cherry trees are flowering in rolling waves of ...

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

Oakland’s Cambodian Khmer New Year Festival 2026
Saturday, April 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
Oakland's Cambodian Khmer New Year Festival 2026
Soursdey chhnam tmey! Happy New Year! Each spring, Oakland comes alive with the colors, sounds, and spirit of Cambodia. Join us for the Khmer New Year Festival, an intergenerational celebration honoring Khmer traditions, resilience, and community pride. For one vibrant day, the park transforms into a ...
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six 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

Hunt for “Dinosaur” Eggs: 32nd Annual Egg Hunt and Learning Festival (UC Berkeley)
Saturday, April 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Campanile (UC Berkeley)
Hunt for "Dinosaur" Eggs: 32nd Annual Egg Hunt and Learning Festival (UC Berkeley)
Come search for dinosaur eggs at Eggster’s 32nd Annual Egg Hunt and Learning Festival! (Fill out RSVP form to register for free) Join us for an exciting adventure at the Campanile Esplanade at the UC Berkeley campus as we explore the prehistoric world. Every year, Eggster Organization ...
Oakland Khmer New Year Festival (2026)
Saturday, April 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
Oakland Khmer New Year Festival (2026)
Each spring, Oakland comes alive with the colors, sounds, and spirit of Cambodia. Join us for the Khmer New Year Festival, an intergenerational celebration honoring Khmer traditions, resilience, and community pride. For one vibrant day, the park transforms into a cultural village filled with music, ...
The Driveway Drop: Vintage Open-Air Mini Market in NOPA (SF)
Saturday, April 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Attendance is free
| The Roaming Rack Headquarters
The Driveway Drop: Vintage Open-Air Mini Market in NOPA (SF)
The Driveway Drop brings together a mix of secondhand sellers, vintage collectors, and well-dressed closet purgers. For one day, our driveway turns into an open-air mini market for everyone! RSVP to Shop the Drop – and find your next favorite piece! NOPA · 11am–5pm 188 – 221 anzavista ...