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Wednesday, November 18

Free Astronomy Talk: Chile’s Giant Observatories (Randall Museum)
Wednesday, November 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Randall Museum
Free Astronomy Talk: Chile’s Giant Observatories (Randall Museum)
The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers invite you to this free public event. Chile is home to many of the largest and most advanced observatories on Earth, due to high altitudes, dry deserts, and low light pollution. Chile has become a center of cutting edge astronomical research, ...

Monday, November 30

Castro Holiday Tree Lighting 2026 (SF)
Monday, November 30 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Bank of America Plaza
Castro Holiday Tree Lighting 2026 (SF)
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style as we light up the iconic Castro Holiday Tree! We’re excited to announce the official lighting of the Castro Holiday Tree, made possible through Castro Merchants Association and the generosity of our beloved benefactors. This event ...

Tuesday, December 1

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 1 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
| The Detour SF
SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

Paid rent in SF? Hella Broke? Then first Tuesdays are the night for you.  The Detour hosts “Free Play Tuesday” with all arcade games on free play with purchase from the bar. Come enjoy all the video game glory from today and yesteryear while enjoying ...Monthly

Wednesday, December 2

SF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday
SF's GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday

Located in SF’s Castro District, the GLBT Historical Society Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. The museum celebrates 100 years of the city’s vast queer past through dynamic exhibitions and programming. Normally, admission is $10, but on ...Monthly

Sunday, December 6

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

Sunday, December 13

Santa Skivvies 2026: Holiday Underwear Run Through the Castro (SF)
Sunday, December 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch, but register for the run and supports the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
| The Lookout
Santa Skivvies 2026: Holiday Underwear Run Through the Castro (SF)
Sleigh, boots! Get ready for Christmas chaos in the Castro at Santa Skivvies Run. Santa Skivvies Run is where hundreds of scantily clad Santas take over the Castro for a mad dash to raise funds for San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Whether this is your annual tradition ...
Santa Skivvies 2026: Holiday Underwear Run Through the Castro (SF)
Sunday, December 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch, but register for the run and supports the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
| The Lookout
Santa Skivvies 2026: Holiday Underwear Run Through the Castro (SF)
Sleigh, boots! Get ready for Christmas chaos in the Castro at Santa Skivvies Run. Santa Skivvies Run is where hundreds of scantily clad Santas take over the Castro for a one-mile holiday dash to raise funds for San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Whether this is your annual ...

Sunday, January 3

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, January 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

Tuesday, January 5

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, January 5 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
| The Detour SF
SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

Paid rent in SF? Hella Broke? Then first Tuesdays are the night for you.  The Detour hosts “Free Play Tuesday” with all arcade games on free play with purchase from the bar. Come enjoy all the video game glory from today and yesteryear while enjoying ...Monthly

Wednesday, January 6

SF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday
SF's GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday

Located in SF’s Castro District, the GLBT Historical Society Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. The museum celebrates 100 years of the city’s vast queer past through dynamic exhibitions and programming. Normally, admission is $10, but on ...Monthly

Monday, January 18

“Lift Every Voice” Free MLK Day Gospel/Blues Concert at SF’s Castro Theatre (2027)
Monday, January 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Castro Theatre
"Lift Every Voice" Free MLK Day Gospel/Blues Concert at SF's Castro Theatre (2027)
San Francisco International Arts Festival presents Lift Every Voice: A Singer Showcase, a free MLK Day concert at the Castro Theatre celebrating Black music traditions including gospel, blues and jazz. The program features the Dee Spencer Trio, guest vocalist and MC Clairdee, and 17 community ...

Tuesday, February 2

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, February 2 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
| The Detour SF
SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

Paid rent in SF? Hella Broke? Then first Tuesdays are the night for you.  The Detour hosts “Free Play Tuesday” with all arcade games on free play with purchase from the bar. Come enjoy all the video game glory from today and yesteryear while enjoying ...Monthly

Wednesday, February 3

SF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday
SF's GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday

Located in SF’s Castro District, the GLBT Historical Society Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. The museum celebrates 100 years of the city’s vast queer past through dynamic exhibitions and programming. Normally, admission is $10, but on ...Monthly

Sunday, February 7

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, February 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly