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Alamo Square "Painted Lady" Hosts Rare Pop-up MuseumAlamo Square “Painted Lady” Hosts Rare Pop-up Museum
By - posted 7/31/2025
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

For the first time ever, one of San Francisco’s iconic “Painted Ladies” on Alamo Square is opening its doors to the public – and it’s housing a rare pop-up art museum from local street artist fnnch. Inside you’ll find street artist fnnch’s Honey Bear paintings over the last 10 years. There more...

SF's Skateboarder Annual "Hill Bomb" at Dolores ParkSF’s Skateboarder Annual “Hill Bomb” at Dolores Park
By - posted 6/16/2025
Get Out: Events

Typically on a random early evening in early July, skateboarders take to the Dolores hill next to Dolores Park and fly down at breakneck speed (almost literally). When is the 2025 Dolores Park Hillbomb? We don’t know yet! But often it’s around the first or second Saturday in July (possibly the afternoon more...

SF's Biographical Play of Icon Superstar "Joan Crawford"SF’s Biographical Play of Icon Superstar “Joan Crawford”
By - posted 4/29/2025
Brand New, Get Out: Events, San Francisco, Sponsored

A fast-paced 80 minute whirlwind biographical play about an icon whose legacy deserves a second look! Joan Crawford was a woman of contradictions, and this play is about both. 18+ Follow Young Joan forward in time from the start of her career in 1925 and mature Joan backwards from her death more...

San Francisco's Winter Festivals & Street Fairs (2024/2025)San Francisco’s Winter Festivals & Street Fairs (2024/2025)
By - posted 1/14/2025
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Winter is coming! Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous winter festivals and street fairs you can look forward to this Winter 2024. > Please note that we’ll be continuing to update our Winter Festivals & Street Fairs Guide for 2024. NOVEMBER 2024 2024 Día de los Muertos in the Sunset – Friday, more...

MLK Day of Celebration & VolunteeringMLK Day of Celebration & Volunteering
By - posted 1/13/2025
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“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Come out on your day off with free transit to hear live music, visit a museum for free, march across the bridge, or take a day ON and volunteer in your community to address issues of poverty, hunger, more...

Massive Concert Coming to Golden Gate Park: Zach Bryan & Kings of LeonMassive Concert Coming to Golden Gate Park: Zach Bryan & Kings of Leon
By - posted 12/4/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, San Francisco

Saddle up San Francisco! Another Planet Entertainment (APE) today announced the next installment of the Golden Gate Park Concerts series with multi-Platinum, Grammy Award-winning performer Zach Bryan featuring special guests Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours, Noeline Hofmann and more and more to be announced. This show, produced in association with AEG, takes place more...

Bay Area's 1st Ever Unofficial "Taco Bell Triathlon" is HereBay Area’s 1st Ever Unofficial “Taco Bell Triathlon” is Here
By - posted 11/21/2024
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Fun & Games, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

We have no idea what to make of this, but it sounds like it could be a sh*t show (in a good way) – a triathlon where you eat Taco Bell along the way – starting at the world’s most beautiful Taco Bell in Pacifica. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning more...

171-Foot PG&E Building Hosts SF’s First Permanent Light Show171-Foot PG&E Building Hosts SF’s First Permanent Light Show
By - posted 11/7/2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Wow

San Francisco’s skyline is about to get a dazzling new addition with the launch of “East Cut Electric,” the city’s first permanent building light projection. Set against the iconic backdrop of a 171-foot-tall PG&E Substation, this mesmerizing display will blend ’70s retro charm with state-of-the-art animation, lighting up the night more...

SF's Free Outdoor Rock Concert w/ Eagles of Death MetalSF’s Free Outdoor Rock Concert w/ Eagles of Death Metal
By - posted 8/25/2024
Get Out: Events, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco returns with another free concert, as part of SF Live, with Eagles of Death Metal performing live in Potrero del Sol Park on September 7, 2024. SF Live: Eagles of Death Metal September 7, 2024 | 1-6 pm Potrero del Sol Park, San Francisco FREE with RSVP Eagles of Death Metal is an more...

Huge Free EDM Rave Coming to SF This Sunday (July 21)Huge Free EDM Rave Coming to SF This Sunday (July 21)
By - posted 7/16/2024
Fun & Games, Get Out: Events, San Francisco

Dirtybird is hosting a free outdoor rave in San Francisco’s Embarcadero Plaza on July 21 from 2 to 6 pm. Thanks to SF Standard for sharing the deets that Dirtybird’s Sacha Robotti is headlining Back to Baysics party, along with Deron Delgado and Moody Jones, plus two secret performers yet to be announced. Back to more...

SF Symphony presents The Trailblazing Music of Joni Mitchell & MoreSF Symphony presents The Trailblazing Music of Joni Mitchell & More
By - posted 7/5/2024
Get Out: Events, San Francisco, Sponsored

Experience the unforgettable songs of three of the most influential and iconic artists of the last 50 years as the SF Symphony performs the music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon, curated by Ted Sperling. Together with guest vocalists, the Symphony presents a journey through the heartfelt lyrics more...

Live Nation’s 2024 “Concert Week”: Get $25 All-In Tickets (May 8-14)Live Nation’s 2024 “Concert Week”: Get $25 All-In Tickets (May 8-14)
By - posted 5/5/2024
Cheap Tips, Get Out: Events

2024 marks 10 years of Live Nation’s highly celebrated Concert Week. Music and comedy fans in the U.S. and Canada can purchase $25 tickets between May 8-14, getting access to over 5,000 Live Nation shows taking place all year long. Concert Week gives all live music fans access to participating Live Nation events with a special $25 ticket offer, including taxes and fees. For more...

Golden Gate Park Band Hosts 25 Free Summer Concerts for 2024Golden Gate Park Band Hosts 25 Free Summer Concerts for 2024
By - posted 3/29/2024
Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 142nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882.

SF Parks' Free Screenprint Giveaway Returns April 6thSF Parks’ Free Screenprint Giveaway Returns April 6th
By - posted 3/24/2024
Get Out: Events, San Francisco

‘HEART YOUR PARKS’ SCREENPRINTING POP-UPS RETURN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SAN FRANCISCO PARKS  The popular art giveaway events are returning for the second year to celebrate city parks and raise $50,000 to support these spaces. DATE UPDATE – Due to weather, the screenprinting pop-ups return for 2024 starting April 6th instead of more...

SF Getting a Huge New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays"SF Getting a Huge New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
By - posted 3/14/2024
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, San Francisco

Thanks to SFGATE for sharing the news about this new free monthly party coming to Downtown SF starting May 2, 2024 with the hopes of drawing 10,000 people each month. On Tuesday, March 13th, a meeting was held for local shop owners and people who work for the neighborhood to announce more...