Bay Area's Best Pumpkin Patches for 2024
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Bay Area's Best Pumpkin Patches for 2024
Where to pick your own pumpkins with fun fall activities this Fall 2024
GLBT Historical Society Gets New Permanent Museum in the Castro
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions
GLBT Historical Society Gets New Permanent Museum in the Castro
The new location will host a full-scale museum, archives, and research center
Free Monthly Museum Days
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Free Monthly Museum Days
Our guide to the best free monthly museum days in the Bay Area for 2024

Wednesday, October 9

Madrone Art Bar 20th Anniversary Week “20/20 Party”
Wednesday, October 9 – 6:40 am | Cost: FREE*
*21 UP
| Madrone Art Bar
Madrone Art Bar 20th Anniversary Week "20/20 Party"
20 BY 20 Madrone Art Bar’s 20th Anniversary Week 6 hours and 40 minutes of Music, 6:40PM to 1:20 AM 20 MINUTE DJ SETS BY 20 MADRONE DJ’s ALL VINYL, ALL GENRES Celebrating 20 Years of Madrone Art Bar To Include: DJ KEY BUMPS, CATHY 2 TONE, SCOOTER STALIN, LESTER ...
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
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

San Francisco Fleet Week Ship Tours 2024 (Oct. 9-14)
Wednesday, October 9 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Pier 27
San Francisco Fleet Week Ship Tours 2024 (Oct. 9-14)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival. Although there is a full week of events, the epochal annual air show takes place ...

Oakland’s Free “Fitness on the Plaza” w/ Orangetheory
Wednesday, October 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Frank Ogawa Plaza
Oakland's Free  "Fitness on the Plaza" w/ Orangetheory
Wednesday lunch plans? Join Orangetheory for a 40-minute outdoor workout session on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at 12 PM, on the lawn at Frank Ogawa Plaza as part of #OaklandWellnessWednesdays & #OaklandWorksWednesdays! 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️ Participants receive an Orangetheory Fitness Starter kit. The kit includes – a water bottle, a sweat towel, ...
White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, October 9 – 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
White Claw + $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 Every Wednesday | 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 ...

SF’s Free “National Gumbo Week” Celebration (Oct. 9-12)
Wednesday, October 9 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend! Food and drink available to purchase.
| Gumbo Social
SF's Free "National Gumbo Week" Celebration (Oct. 9-12)

National Gumbo Day (October 12, 2024) is the official celebration of Gumbo! Gumbo Social is celebrating with three free events at Gumbo Social, 5176 3rd St., San Francisco PLUS a bonus Gumbo Discount Day. Day 1 Gumbo Fireside Chat Day 2 Gumbo Cooking Demo Day ...

“The Shining” Halloween Horror Pop-Up at Rye Bar
Wednesday, October 9 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Rye Bar
"The Shining" Halloween Horror Pop-Up at Rye Bar
Neighborhood favorite Rye has once again transformed its interior for the month of October, and this time it’s all about Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic, The Shining. With a brand-new drink menu of themed cocktails, countless decorations, eerie lighting, and maybe even a couple secrets to discover, you won’t want ...
SF’s Newest Bar Trivia Night at The Function (Wednesday Nights)
Wednesday, October 9 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function
SF's Newest Bar Trivia Night at The Function (Wednesday Nights)

Drink. Think. WIN! Live multi-media trivia every Wednesday @ 6:30pm at SF’s newest bar, The Function. Happy Hour until 7pm so get drinks early! Free to play. RSVP. Win prizes. Teams up to 6. Please arrive early for best seats. Hosted by local comedians! Our ...Every Wednesday

Election 2024: Trump’s Fascism, Harris’ War Crimes, and the Interests of Humanity
Wednesday, October 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations are welcome.
| Revolution Books
Election 2024: Trump’s Fascism, Harris’ War Crimes, and the Interests of Humanity
Come to this presentation and discussion. In a recent social media post (#88), Bob Avakian cited this comment from someone arguing that we must vote for Kamala Harris: “If Democrats lose [the upcoming election] there is no fighting for a new system as the other side already ...
Kamala vs. Trump: SF’s Election 2024 Laugh Battle: (7p + 8:45p Shows)
Wednesday, October 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
| The Function
Kamala vs. Trump: SF's Election 2024 Laugh Battle: (7p + 8:45p Shows)

Sick of the election already? Need a break from the political noise? We’ve got just the remedy at the “Election 2024 Laugh Battle” at The Function, San Francisco’s only Black-owned comedy club! night our comedians are here to turn all that election madness ...Every Wednesday

FREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
FREE Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)

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 ...

Queer International Folk Dance (SF)
Wednesday, October 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Inaugural class free!
| Harvey Milk Center for the Arts
Queer International Folk Dance (SF)
Come explore the wonderful world of International Folk Dance in a queer/queer-friendly context. We’ll learn line and circle dances from Greece, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans. This is not a progressive class, so you can join us whenever you like. No partner or experience needed, only two ...
$5 Off Tix: The Olivier Award-Winning Comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” at SF Playhouse (Sept. 21-Nov. 9)
$5 Off Tix: The Olivier Award-Winning Comedy "The Play That Goes Wrong" at SF Playhouse (Sept. 21-Nov. 9)

This fast-paced farce packed with inventive theatricality finds the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society on opening night of its newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor. As the incompetent theatre troupe attempts to stage this 1920s murder mystery, their production devolves into madcap mayhem. Lost props, ...

30% Off Tix: Cult-Hit Musical “Ride the Cyclone” Playing at NCTC (Sept. 20 – Oct. 27)
30% Off Tix: Cult-Hit Musical "Ride the Cyclone" Playing at NCTC (Sept. 20 - Oct. 27)

The hilarious yet hopeful, wild and wacky musical turned TikTok sensation, Ride the Cyclone soars into NCTC this September! When six members of a Canadian chamber choir take a fateful rollercoaster ride to the great beyond, they awake in limbo, with a chance to win ...

$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, October 9 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
| Skylark Bar
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)

Join us for a night of laughter featuring Bay Area’s top rising comics! We showcase comedians that have been on Netflix, Comedy Central, Amazon, HBO… so come through and you may see the next big thing! HaHaHappy Hour Comedy at Skylark $5 beer, $2 tacos ...Every Wednesday

Win Tix: The Legendary “Sir Tom Jones” Live at the Fox Theater (Oakland)
Wednesday, October 9 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Fox Theater
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see the legendary singer and performer, Sir Tom Jones, live for his Ages & Stages Tour at Oakland’s Fox Theater! Sir Tom Jones, legendary Welsh singer, has sold over 100 million records in a career spanning six decades. Known ...
“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2024)
Wednesday, October 9 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
| The Function
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (2024)

Crime and comedy collide in San Francisco’s most daring and unique event: Comedy’s Most Wanted: Comedians with Criminal Records, brought to you by HellaFunny. Prepare for a night of laughter and lawlessness as we unveil the Bay Area’s top professional comics who’ve had run-ins with the ...Every Wednesday

SF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)
Wednesday, October 9 – 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's Wild "1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle" Late Night (The Function)

Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to Market Street. Don’t miss this Monday and Wednesday late night wild showcase with 30+ of HellaFunny’s rising stars – performing their ...Every Monday

Thursday, October 10

“Viva Italia: A Showcase of Iconic Italian Design” in Palo Alto (Oct. 4-19)
Thursday, October 10 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Floor stock is readily available for purchase
| French Cabinetry Showroom
"Viva Italia: A Showcase of Iconic Italian Design" in Palo Alto (Oct. 4-19)

Join us for an exclusive showcase of European design excellence at our showroom event, “Viva Italia: A Showcase of Iconic Italian Design.” Discover the latest in high-end European cabinetry, furniture, and home décor, meet industry experts, and experience firsthand the elegance and innovation that define ...

TGI-Thursdays: Comedy on the Plaza featuring Tony Sparks & Myles Weber (Oakland)
Thursday, October 10 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free
| Frank Ogawa Plaza
TGI-Thursdays: Comedy on the Plaza featuring Tony Sparks & Myles Weber (Oakland)
Date: October 10, 2024 Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Location: 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA Spice up your lunch break with Comedy on the Plaza! Head over to 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza every Thursday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM for a live comedy show that will have you ...
Fleet Week 2024: Blue Angels Arrival & Practice Survey Flights (SF)
Thursday, October 10 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
Fleet Week 2024: Blue Angels Arrival & Practice Survey Flights (SF)
Although it’s not the full airshow later in the week, typically the Blue Angels will do survey flights periodically during the time period of about 1-5 pm on Thursday. So, although it’s not guaranteed, on Thursday you should be able to see (and hear) the Blue Angels ...
Small Business Office Hours (SF)
Thursday, October 10 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Zoom registration required.
| San Francisco Public Library Main Library
Small Business Office Hours (SF)
Get feedback on your small business ideas from a business advisor from the Small Business Development Center. Advisors will host a virtual office hour to help assess your ideas, answer questions, as well as to provide advice on best practices to make your business ideas ...
SF’s Free Outdoor “Trivia By The Bay” (Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza)
Thursday, October 10 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE with RSVP
| Embarcadero Plaza
SF's Free Outdoor "Trivia By The Bay" (Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza)

Trivia By The Bay | 3:00-7:00pm Test your knowledge of everything San Francisco and the Bay Area with a rotating list of special guests and topics at Trivia By The Bay. Warm up with open trivia from 3:00-5:00pm and gather your team for ...Every Thursday

SF’s Free Gumbo Cooking Demo (National Gumbo Week 2024)
Thursday, October 10 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend! Food and drink available to purchase.
| Gumbo Social
SF's Free Gumbo Cooking Demo (National Gumbo Week 2024)

National Gumbo Day (October 12, 2024) is the official celebration of Gumbo! Gumbo Social is celebrating with three free events at Gumbo Social, 5176 3rd St., San Francisco PLUS a bonus Gumbo Discount Day. Day 1 Gumbo Fireside Chat Day 2 Gumbo Cooking Demo Day ...

49ers vs. Seattle: Thursday Night NFL Watch Party + Happy Hour (’til 6:30p)
Thursday, October 10 – 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Entry with RSVP. Drinks for purchase
| The Function
49ers vs. Seattle: Thursday Night NFL Watch Party + Happy Hour ('til 6:30p)

Watch Thursday NFL w/ discounted drinks (until 6:30p) at one of SF’s newest bars at the bar or in their comfy upstairs lounge. Welcome to NFL Thursday Night Football + Happy Hour (’til 6:30p) at The Function SF: Comedy Club & Cocktail Lounge! Join us for a fun-filled ...Every Thursday

Free “Sunset Movie Nights” on Treasure Island (SF)
Thursday, October 10 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Gold Bar Distillery and Tasting Room
Free "Sunset Movie Nights" on Treasure Island (SF)
Come join us for a thrilling outdoor movie night under the stars at the Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery & Tasting Room! Join us for a live DJ and enjoy the sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge before the movie starts at sundown. We’ll be screening ...
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (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 ...

“Black Laughs Matter” Comedy: Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7:15p + 8:45p)
Thursday, October 10 – 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Black Laughs Matter" Comedy: Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7:15p + 8:45p)

Prepare for a comedic powerhouse like no other with ‘Black LAUGHS Matter,’ a riotous showcase featuring some of the sharpest minds and quickest comedy wits in the game – all under one roof. Join us for a night of uproarious laughter and unapologetic humor as these talented black comedians take ...Every Thursday

“Ode to Jane” Aerial Dance on Walls of SF’s Historic Cadillac Hotel (Oct. 4 – 12)
Thursday, October 10 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$0.
| Cadillac Hotel
"Ode to Jane" Aerial Dance on Walls of SF's Historic Cadillac Hotel (Oct. 4 - 12)

Oct. 4 – 12: Oct. 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30pm; three additional performances at 8:30pm on Oct. 5, 11, and 12 Ode to Jane is a new work of aerial dance inspired by the covert abortion network named “Jane” that operated in the ...

Win Tix: Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-Winning Artist “Zedd” Live in SF
Thursday, October 10 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
4th show added by popular demand! Enter to win a pair of tickets to see the multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, Zedd live for his “Telos Tour” at SF’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist/DJ/producer Zedd made his debut with “Clarity” in 2012 after signing with Interscope, ...