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SF’s Brand New Comedy Club “The Function” Soft Opening Week: (June 28 – July 4)

Soft Opening Week: SF’s Brand New Comedy Club “The Function” (June 28 – July 4)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd.

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.

You’re invited to join us for this special soft-opening weekend to be one of the first to check out this fire new comedy club and cocktail lounge co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd – a plan 18 years in the making!

THE FUNCTION – SOFT OPENING WEEK!!!

June 28 – July 4, 2024
1414 Market Street @ 10th St/Fell
– Two Shows a Night – 7pm + 8:45pm (closed Mondays)
– Enjoy a 70+ minute show with 4-5 comics on the bill with credits like Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, Clusterfest and Outside Lands.
– Limited to 60 people per show
– Arrive early for happy hour 3-6pm Monday to Saturday

Limited Free Tickets – RSVP asap (Limited to first 25 people)

If those are sold out

Get 50% Off Tickets | GA starts at $12.51 $22.51  (fee included) w/ code FUNCHEAP

COMEDY LINEUP

  • Stroy Moyd (MTV, ABC, Cobb’s, STARZ’s Blindspotting)
  • plus a full lineup of Bay Area comedy all-stars coming soon!Like all things in life, the comedy lineup is subject to change.

COCKTAILS, WINE, BEER + NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

The Function is a full bar with revisited cocktail classics, draft beer, an extensive curated wine selection (with many by the glass), numerous non-alcoholic options along with the signature “Hot Spot Combo” – a beer, pony shot and a lottery scratcher for just $11 (limited to just 20 a day!) – to pay homage to the former dive bar that used to occupy this space.

ABOUT THE FUNCTION (OPENING SUMMER 2024)

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:

SFisT

SF STANDARD

Broke Ass Stuart

ABOUT THE TEAM

The club is a daring new project co-owned by with Stroy Moyd, Johnny Funcheap and Ludo Racinet.

Stroy Moyd The Oakland native is not only the founder of HellaFunny, the biggest comedy producer in the Bay Area, but has a stellar stand-up career with multiple headling appearances at Cobb’s Comedy Club, SF Sketchfest, NYC’s Comedy Cellar and tours of Hawaii, Asia and Europe. Stroy has opened for the likes of Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan, the Wayans Brothers, Hannibal Burress and more. He is a 3-time winner of the Fresh Faces Comedy Competition at the LaughFactory in Hollywood, CA. A distinct voice in the Bay Area comedy scene, Stroy Moyd appears on the hit STARZ’s series, Blindspotting and went viral with features on ABC, NBC, TechCrunch and Vox for his popular web series “Rideshare The Love.”

Ludo Racinet, a native of Paris, France, moved to California at the age of 18. His first entrepreneurial start up was in the organic ginger juice business, selling to all local heath food stores. In 2000 he opened the Tunnel Top, in 2008 Madrone Art Bar, in 2015 Bar Fluxus. And now, he creates The Function. He’s known for creating bars that add color and spark to the San Francisco nightlife scene, along with creating inventive cocktails and an extensive curated wine selection.

Johnny Funcheap is the founder of Funcheap.com, a trusted staple of the San Francisco events-discovery landscape for more than 20 years. Funcheap is a San Francisco-based site which uncovers and shares curated recommendations of upwards of 100 cheap, fun and unique Bay Area events each week. Funcheap has a dedicated email following of 140,000+ and has been featured on KQED, ABC7, Wirecutter, The Bold Italic, San Francisco Magazine, 7×7, CBS, SF Gate, SFist, Frommer’s, KGO, The Examiner and SF Weekly. Funcheap is free for both people trying to find things to do and for promoters trying to spread the word about their events.

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*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
Categories: *Top Pick*, Club / DJ, Comedy, Discount Tix / Promo Codes, Eating & Drinking, Funcheap Presents, In Person, LGBTQ+, Pride
Venue: The Function
Address: 1414 Market Street @ 10th St/Fell, San Francisco, CA 94102

Thursday, July 4, 2024

6:00 am   4th of July Bonfire at SF’s Ocean Beach (2024)  FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
7:00 am   4th of July Hometown Parade & Shindig at Kenwood Park | 2024  FREE
7:30 am   Cupertino’s Fourth of July Parade & Concert | 2024  FREE
All Day   Pleasant Hill’s 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2024  FREE
All Day   Redwood City’s 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2024  FREE
All Day   Concord | 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2024  FREE*
*Parade is free but if you're going to join the Fun Run, there is an entry fee. Please see the website for more details.
9:00 am   Foster City’s 4th of July Dog Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2024  FREE
9:00 am   Bolinas vs. Stinson Beach Annual Tug of War Battle | 2024  FREE
9:00 am   Inverness’ 4th of July Foot Races & Festivities | 2024  FREE
9:00 am   Danville | 4th of July Parade | 2024  FREE
All Day   Woodacre’s Fourth of July Parade, Celebration & Flea Market | 2024  FREE*
*Free admission, but some games may require a donation.
9:00 am   Novato’s 4th of July Parade | 2024  FREE
9:30 am   Napa’s 4th of July Parade | 2024  FREE
9:30 am   Brentwood | 4th of July Parade | 2024  FREE
9:40 am   Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (June 1-Sept. 2)  $84
10:00 am   Scotts Valley’s 4th of July Parade, Kids Fest & Flyover | 2024  FREE
All Day   Sonoma’s 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks Show | 2024  FREE*
*Donations to the Sonoma Volunteer Firefighters' Association greatly appreciated
All Day   Cloverdale | CANCELLED: Fourth of July Parade | 2024  FREE
10:00 am   4th of July Choral Concert & Bell Ringing Ceremony | 2024  FREE
10:00 am   Clayton | Independence Day Parade | 2024  FREE
All Day   Martinez | Hometown 4th of July Parade & Fireworks | 2024  FREE
All Day   San Francisco | 6 Different Free Guided Walking Tours for 4th of July | 2024  FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted.
10:00 am   Fremont | 4th of July Parade w/ Giant Helium Balloon Floats | 2024  FREE
All Day   Santa Clara’s Great America Fireworks Show | 2024  $49.99*
*General Admission for adults starts at $49.99
10:00 am   Livermore | 4th of July Family Fun Festival at the Airport | 2024  FREE
10:00 am   Alameda | 4th of July Parade: The Longest Parade in the USA | 2024  FREE
All Day   Alameda | 4th of July Bash on USS Hornet’s Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck | 2024  $38.77*
*$38.77 for Adults
10:00 am   Fremont | 1900s-Style Old Fashioned 4th of July Festival at Ardenwood Farms | 2024  $10*
*Fee: $10.00/adults; $8.00/seniors (62+); $5.00/ children (4-17); under 4 years free.
All Day   Sausalito’s 4th of July Parade & Fireworks Celebration (2024)  FREE
10:00 am   Orinda | 4th of July Parade & Celebration in the Park | 2024  FREE
All Day   2024 Fourth of July Parade & Festival | Larkspur to Corte Madera  FREE
10:30 am   Mill Valley’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic | 2024  FREE*
*The food is most likely for purchase, so bring along cash.
10:30 am   Mission Terrace | 35th Annual 4th of July Parade & Picnic | 2024  FREE
11:00 am   Piedmont | Small Town 4th of July Parade & Picnic in the Park | 2024  FREE
11:00 am   Albany | 4th of July in the Park: Live Music, Food Trucks & Kids Activities | 2024  FREE
All Day   Vallejo’s “Mad Hatter” 4th of July Parade & Waterfront Festival | 2024  FREE
11:00 am   El Cerrito’s Annual WorldOne Festival (July 3-4)  FREE
11:00 am   Stockton | Annual Fourth Of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks Show | 2024  FREE
11:00 am   Calistoga’s 4th of July Parade, Festival & Laser Light Show | 2024  FREE
11:00 am   Calistoga’s 4th of July Social, Parade & Laser Light Show | 2024  FREE
All Day   Suisun City | 4th of July Festival: Rides, Music & Fireworks | 2024  FREE
All Day   Marin County Fair 2024: 4th of July Fireworks, Free Rides & Concerts | San Rafael  $30*
*$30 General Admission Adult Tickets on July 4; $25 on other dates of the fair
All Day   Moraga | Dog Parade, Inflatables & July 4th Fireworks | 2024  FREE
All Day   4th of July Celebration & Drone Show at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom | 2024  $50*
*Adult General Admission is $50; price subject to change
11:30 am   Dixon | 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2024  FREE
12:00 pm   Pleasanton | 4th of July Patriotic Sing Along Concert in the Park | 2024  FREE
1:00 pm   Golden Gate Park Band’s 4th of July Symphony in the Park  FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
1:00 pm   SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)  FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
1:00 pm   Patriotic 4th of July Big Band Concert & Season Kick-Off | Lake Merritt  FREE
2:00 pm   SF’s 4th Of July Tricycle Races & Ladies Arm Wrestling | 2024  FREE
2:00 pm   “San Francisco Mime Troupe” Musical in the Park: 2024 Season Opener  FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
2:00 pm   Stern Grove RSVPs Opens at 2pm: Alex G (8/4)  FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
3:00 pm   “Queer As Fourth” Dance Party | El Rio  $15*
*$15 Presale, $20 General
3:00 pm   San Jose | 4th of July Fireworks Festival at Almaden Lake Park | 2024  FREE
3:00 pm   Napa’s 4th of July Festival & Huge Drone Light Show at Oxbow Commons | 2024  FREE
All Day   American Canyon | 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2024  FREE
3:00 pm   Santa Rosa’s “Red, White & Boom” Fireworks Celebration | Canceled for 2024  $10*
*$10 general admission
3:00 pm   Morgan Hill’s Freedom Fest & Giant Fireworks Show | 2024  FREE
3:30 pm   St. Helena’s 4th of July Festival & Fireworks Show | 2024  FREE
4:00 pm   Yountville’s 4th of July Celebration in the Park | 2024  FREE
4:00 pm   Win Tix: SF’s Fourth of July Pub Crawl (2024)  $14.23*
*Tix start at $14.23 (fee included): Ticket includes entry to Pub Crawl & Hot Dog Eating Contest + Drink Specials.
4:00 pm   Antioch | 4th of July Fireworks, Festival & Parade | 2024  FREE
4:30 pm   4th of July Concert & Huge Fireworks Show at Rohnert Park | 2024  FREE*
*Free to watch the fireworks from outside the venue; otherwise, tickets start at $40
5:00 pm   Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)  $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
5:00 pm   San Pablo | 4th of July Multi-Cultural Celebration & Aerial Drone Light Show | 2024  FREE
5:00 pm   San Ramon’s 4th of July Summer Concert in the Park | 2024  FREE
5:00 pm   SF’s Free July 4th Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”  FREE
5:00 pm   Milpitas 4th of July Fireworks & Concert | 2024  $6*
*$6 Pre-sale / $8 at Gate; children 2 and under are free
5:30 pm   Hollister’s Festival: Fireworks, Laser Tag & Live Music | 2024  FREE
5:30 pm   Mare Island’s July 4th “Spirit Ship Celebration”  $10*
*$10 ages 21+, $5 ages 11-21, Free ages 10 and under
5:30 pm   Vallejo | Mare Island “Spirit Ship” Celebration & July 4th Drone Show | 2024  $10*
*General admission adult tickets $10
6:00 pm   Walnut Creek | July 4th Patriotic Concert & Picnic in the Park | 2024  FREE
6:00 pm   July 4th On-the-Water Fireworks Viewing at Shoreline Lake (Mountain View)  FREE*
*Free to view from the shoreline; BBQ meal & boat rental from $120
6:00 pm   Mountain View | On-the-Water Viewing of July 4th Fireworks at Shoreline Lake | 2024  FREE*
*Fireworks viewing on the grounds is free. Viewing from the water, requires reserving a vessel
6:00 pm   Stockton | Hilton 4th of July Waterfront Fireworks Show on the Delta | 2024  FREE
6:30 pm   Vacaville | 4th of July Concert & Fireworks Show | 2024  FREE
6:30 pm   Sunnyvale’s 4th of July Drone Light Show 2024  FREE
7:00 pm   4th of July Fireworks & San Francisco Symphony at Shoreline Amphitheatre | 2024  $25
7:00 pm   First Ever 4th of July Fireworks Show at San Jose’s Lake Cunningham Park  FREE
7:00 pm   Free “4th of July” Comedy Festival (7p + 8:45p) at SF’s Brand New Comedy Club  FREE
7:00 pm   “Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)  FREE*
*No cover all night
7:00 pm   Watch Fireworks Close Up Aboard WWII Liberty Ship | S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien  $45
7:00 pm   San Jose | CANCELLED: 4th of July Fireworks Show at Discovery Meadow | 2024  FREE
7:00 pm   Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Shoreline Ampitheatre (2024)  $25
7:05 pm   Stockton | Minor League Baseball & 30-Min Fireworks Show | 2024  FREE*
*Free to watch from outside the stadium. Game tickets start at $13.
8:00 pm   Angel Island | 4th of July Fireworks Cruise | 2024  $92*
*Special Arrangement Evening Ferry Tickets are required: $92 Adults and $79 Children (6-12 years)
8:00 pm   Hercules | 4th of July Waterfront Fireworks & Food Trucks | 2024  FREE
9:00 pm   Benicia | Waterfront Fireworks Show & Live Music | 2024  FREE
9:00 pm   16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
All Day   CANCELED?: Berkeley Marina | 4th of July Fireworks & All Day Festival | 2024  FREE
9:00 pm   Pittsburg | 4th of July Fireworks at the Marina | 2024  FREE
9:30 pm   Treasure Island: How to Watch 4th of July Fireworks from Treasure Island | 2024  FREE
9:30 pm   San Francisco Fireworks: 4th of July (2024)  FREE
9:30 pm   Petaluma’s 4th of July Fireworks | 2024  FREE
9:30 pm   Healdsburg’s 4th of July Fireworks Show | 2024  FREE*
*Free. Donations are encouraged.
9:30 pm   Gilroy’s 4th of July Fireworks | 2024  FREE
10:00 pm   Ddaeng: SF’s Only Weekly K-Pop Dance Party (The Function)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm
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