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!
Tuesday, July 14
Paris of the West: French Gold Rush Stories + Wine for Bastille Day (SF)
About the Event
From architecture to fine cuisine to art and fashion, the French have influenced San Francisco since the Gold Rush. About 30,000 French immigrants arrived in San Francisco between 1849 and 1856, some searching for gold and others escaping a violent revolution in France. ...
“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets from 7-9pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Finjan Qahwa. Generally, we draw collaborative jam comics, socialize and drink beverages.Monthly
The Plunge Book Talk: Cold Water + Human Endurance w/ Chris Ballard (SF)
KALW welcomes sports journalist Chris Ballard for a discussion of his new book The Plunge, exploring the transformative power of cold water.
What happens when humans willingly step into freezing water—and keep coming back for more?
Join KALW for a live conversation with journalist and author Chris ...
Stand-Up Comedy Show: “Secret Sauce Comedy”
There’s nothing going on Tuesday nights in the Peninsula….UNTIL NOW!
Welcome to the newest Stand-Up Comedy Show in the Peninsula, “Secret Sauce Comedy!” Once a month at The Sandwich Spot in Redwood City, Peninsula Comedy brings you the best local comedians to entertain you while you’re ...
Wednesday, July 15
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Wednesday, July 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 39
The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the can’t-miss fútbol excitement this summer. From high-energy watch parties and soccer specials, to ...
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday
Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Comedy Allstars)
Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
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. ...
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 Wednesday
Women in AI Breakfast + Panel
Wednesday, July 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 4024 Fair Oaks Ave
Join us for an inspiring morning of connection, conversation, and innovation at our Women In AI Breakfast + Panel.
Enjoy breakfast while hearing from accomplished women leaders, founders, researchers, and innovators shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Our panel discussion will explore emerging AI trends, career growth, ...
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color
Wednesday, July 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Wednesdays, we’ll have free Crafting in Color activities including friendship bracelets, mini DIY succulent ...
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, July 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday
People in Plazas: The Graham Central Station Rhythm Section | SF
Wednesday, July 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 405 Howard St.
This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...
People in Plazas: The Nova Jazz Quartet | SF
Wednesday, July 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 555 California
This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...
Explore Symmetry: Free Graphite + Oil Pastel Art Workshop (SF)
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided.Learn how to pull a simple image transfer using graphite and oil pastels. Participants will explore mirrored images and symmetry.
“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
With a name like “Rye,” this bar is obviously whiskey-centric… but on Wednesday nights the bar leans towards tequila is also awesomely hot dog centric! Come to Rye Bar every Wednesday for free hot dogs with every Hornitos cocktail purchase. Mo and Kat are you ...Every Wednesday
2026 Election Volunteer Kickoff: Join the League of Women Voters (SF)
Wednesday, July 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Online
The next election for San Francisco voters is in November, and it’s such an important one! You can help educate and engage local voters by volunteering with the League of Women Voters of San Francisco.
Take the first step and come to an election kickoff meeting ...
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, July 15 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...
Decoding the Magnetic Interstellar Medium
Wednesday, July 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Randall Museum
Join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for our next public lecture! Free and open to all. Arrive early for the best snacks.
The interstellar medium is the “stuff between the stars” in galaxies: the turbulent broth of gas and dust out of which new stars are ...
