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Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)

Every Friday
Friday, May 2, 2025 - 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required

The Function | 1414 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

Free / RSVP

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and comedic chops to deliver a show that’s as unpredictable as rush hour traffic.

From sharp-witted stand-up routines to hilarious storytelling and crowd work, “Rush Hour Comedy Night” brings you non-stop laughs from start to finish.

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> First 100 people to RSVP get free tickets.

EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY NIGHTS
TWO SHOWS – 7PM + 9PM 

  • Enjoy a 70-90 minute show with 4-5 comics on the bill with credits like Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, Clusterfest and Outside Lands.
  • FREE with Eventbrite RSVP – Donations appreciated – bring cash
  • MAXIMUM TWO COMP TICKETS PER PERSON – If you have additional guests you’d like to bring, they must RSVP separately
  • $25 door – Admission is first come first served
  • Like most comedy clubs, there is a two-drink minimum to help support the bar and waitstaff

Like all things in life, the comedy lineup is subject to change.

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$20 TIX AVAILABLE (50) AT DOOR – When Advanced Tix are sold out

About The Function 

Introducing The Function, a vibrant addition to the city’s entertainment scene, where laughter reigns supreme and every night is a celebration of comedic brilliance. Near Hayes Valley and situated in the heart of Mid Market in San Francisco, this dynamic BLACK OWNED club is poised to redefine nightlife on Market Street with its electric atmosphere, top-notch talent lineup, adorned with colorful murals, cozy seating arrangements, and a stage that beckons performers to unleash their comedic prowess.

What the Media Thinks of The Function:

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Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
Categories: *Top Pick*, Comedy, Downtown San Francisco, Funcheap Presents, In Person
Address: 1414 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

Friday, May 2, 2025

9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
9:30 am   Burlingame’s Huge Two Day Spring Rummage Sale (May 2-3)  FREE
All Day   History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)  FREE
10:00 am   Thrive City “Little Bears” Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)  FREE
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)  FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
3:00 pm   The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” (May 2-4)  $6*
*Presale $5.90. Event days $6.93 (With Fees Included). Children 3 and under are free. Multi-Day Weekend Pass: $10.02 incl. $1.02 Fee. BOGO offer: $3.33incl. $0.83 Fee (for July 25-27 date)
4:00 pm   Mosabi Leaf Lard Pop-Up: A Taste of Tradition  FREE
4:30 pm   Friday Happy Hour “Language of the Birds” at Golden Gate Park Bandshell  FREE
5:00 pm   North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)  FREE
5:00 pm   $1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)  FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm   “Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival  FREE
5:00 pm   Brand New Night Market in East Bay  FREE
5:00 pm   SF’s Slavic Festival 2025 (May 2-3)  $15*
*$15, $10 senior/student admission. Free for children under 13
5:00 pm   South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)  FREE
5:00 pm   First Friday Nights at CuriOdyssey  $22.95*
*Discounts available for children, seniors, and Museums for All
5:00 pm   SF’s “Slavic Festival” 2025: A Slavic Heart & Soul Celebration (May 2-3)  $17.85*
*$17.85 All-day GA (fees included), Children under 13 are free. $12.51 for seniors and students (fees included)
5:00 pm   Salsa & Sangria  $5*
*5.00 Entry & $5.00 Parking
6:00 pm   Art Exhibition “Water” at Gallery 2727 (Berkeley)  FREE
6:00 pm   “Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)  FREE
6:00 pm   Author Talk: Birds of the California Delta (San Rafael)  FREE*
*RSVP encouraged
6:00 pm   Glamputee’s LEGacy Ball  FREE*
*$0-$50 sliding scale donation
6:00 pm   “The Language of the Birds” Multi Media Experience (Golden Gate Park)  FREE
7:00 pm   Wreckless Strangers at Starling Bar (Sonoma)  FREE
7:00 pm   Workshop SF First Fridays: Bob Ross Paint Along  FREE*
*https://workshopsf.org/class/workshop-sf-first-fridays-bob-ross-paint-along/
7:00 pm   Ferry Flicks “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” w/ Beer Garden, Drag Bingo + Free Popcorn (SF)  $8.95*
*$8.95 tickets include Free popcorn
7:00 pm   DJ Night in a Tiki Bar  FREE*
*Free with the purchase of a drink
7:00 pm   Free Benefit Concert “We Are Oakland” (2025)  FREE
7:00 pm   Bob Ross Paint Along: Workshop SF First Fridays  FREE
7:00 pm   SF’s “Music City” Friday Night 2025: Free Pop-Up Comedy Takeover (May 2)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people
7:00 pm   SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
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*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
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*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
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7:30 pm   Country legend Lacy J. Dalton (“16th Avenue,” “Black Coffee,” “Crazy Blue Eyes”)  $18.00*
*$18.00
7:30 pm   Icon Superstar “Joan Crawford” Biographical Play in SF (May 2-18)  $39*
*$39 GA (fees included), normally $49 - Get $10 off w/ code FUNCHEAP
7:30 pm   Maya Elise and Erisy Watt  $15
8:00 pm   Guys and Dolls: In Concert  $27*
*$27-$44 USE CODE "MINK" FOR 50% OFF
8:00 pm   San Francisco Bike Party: Dolores Park to Embarcadero (First Fridays)  FREE
8:00 pm   Yukimi (of Little Dragon) Solo Tour at The Fillmore  $53.50*
*Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
8:00 pm   Cinco De Mayo Celebration at SF’s Barbarossa Lounge (May 2-3)  FREE
8:00 pm   “Science of Cocktails” Open Bar Benefit Party at the Exploratorium (SF)  $175
8:00 pm   $5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show  $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
8:00 pm   R-Not Robots ‘Rock Music by Humans’  FREE*
*Free RSVP before 10:30pm
8:00 pm   The John Santos Sextet & Friends  $30
8:00 pm   SPIN San Francisco First Fridays “Dare to Rep The Bay”  $10
8:00 pm   Blake Rosier Live  $20*
*$20-$40 sliding scale - NTAFLOF
8:00 pm   “The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
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*18+
9:00 pm   $5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)  $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
10:15 pm   $5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)  $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
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