The annual Macy’s Flower Show is a stunning celebration of flowers, food, art and music at Macy’s Union Square. 2016 Macy’s Flower Show March 20 – April 3, 2016 Macy’s Union Square, San Francisco FREE (An RSVP may be required for special events. Please check individual events for more info.) > 2016 Flower Show Event Schedule The 2016 show theme more...

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for you to skate to. On most more...

Blue Bottle Coffee’s ready-to-drink Cold Brew is landing in Oakland and you’re invited to their exclusive launch party to celebrate its arrival. Blue Bottle Coffee “Cold Brew” Launch Party Friday, March 18, 2016 | 2pm Blue Bottle W.C. Morse Cafe, 4270 Broadway, Oakland FREE The event will kick off with opening remarks from CEO James Freeman. more...

Take a free guided walk around San Francisco and learn something new about the city you love. Although we lose an hour today, everything stays light an hour later so it’s the perfect day to get outside and explore. 2016 “Spring Forward” Walking Tours Sunday, March 13, 2016 FREE but donations greatly appreciated Don’t more...

Jazz Search West 2016, the Bay Area’s Jazz talent search for adults and teens 15 and up, will offer four competitions, a Semi-Final and Grand Finale at Jazz venues in San Francisco and Oakland during March and April. Come experience Jazz Search West 2016 during which 16 contestants will perform each evening more...

Looking for ways to give your time, talent, and energy in a meaningful way? Join a nonprofit board. Please note this event is Wednesday not Thursday as was previously listed. The Board Match Wednesday, March 2, 2016 | 5-7:30 pm Hilton San Francisco, Union Square | 333 O’Farrell St, San Francisco FREE, but RSVP more...

Nearly 30 food vendors in a huge circle with a full bar and bands in the middle? Now that’s a party; it’s also California’s largest weekly street food market.  Off the Grid is a weekly outdoor food truck bonanza staged every Friday from 5-10 pm at the historic waterfront campus of Fort Mason Center. In 2016, Off more...

The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents. The next free dates or 2016 are Monday, February 29th and Wednesday, March 9th. This urban oasis, nestled against the Pacific Ocean, provides a comfortable climate all year round.  You’ll enjoy seeing more...

Get active and join in on a 6-mile two-for-one uphill adventure on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Meet outside the Glen Park BART station entrance. From there, they’ll walk towards Glen Canyon Park, a city park that occupies about 70 acres along a deep canyon adjacent to the Glen Park, Diamond Heights, and more...

San Francisco based RoastSF brings you their own brand of heart stopping, fall-to-the-floor laughing, no-jokes barred comedy roasts. Join them as they bring eight of the Bay Area’s best insult comics together to mock each other and that night’s controversial guest of honor.  As always, drinking is encouraged; sensitivity is not. The (Fake) Comedy more...

In celebration of the 10-year anniversary this November, Classical Revolution is launching an orchestra concert series featuring the nine Beethoven symphonies plus local bands and musicians. The first event takes place at the wonderful Folsom Street Foundry and will mix David Bowie and Beethoven. Classical Revolution Orchestra feat. Bowie & Beethoven Saturday, February 27, more...

Amoebapalooza is that magical time of the year when Amoeba Music San Francisco joins forces with fellow Amoebites to bring you the best variety show in all the land. Now in its mind-blowing 18th year, Amoebapalooza is happening on Sunday, February 21 at 8pm at the amazing Brick & Mortar more...

Tall ships are back in the Bay Area offering free walk-on tours while docked in between their cruises. Check the Public Sail Schedule to see which ships will be docked at your nearest port. Free Self Guided Dockside Tours Self guided dockside tours are free. A voluntary $3 per-person donation helps defray expenses. Sailing tickets are $43 a more...

“I left my heart in San Francisco High on a hill, it calls to me” – Tony Bennett San Francisco can be accused of many things, but unromantic is NOT one of them. Grab your sweetie (or your bestie) and enjoy a whirlwind of fun, romantic and cheap happenings all around the more...

The Exploratorium is a twenty-first-century learning laboratory, an eye-opening, always-changing, playful place to explore and tinker featuring hundreds of science, art, and human perception exhibits. While they don’t have monthly free days, they do host several special events throughout the year offering free admission for all.