Sometimes you’ve just got get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entrance to all national parks including Muir Woods and Yosemite Park. Yosemite park waves their usual $20 per car fee, and Muir Woods is allowing free entry more...

SF Open Studios is the oldest and largest open studios program in the country, featuring an annual, month-long, city-wide art event that showcases over 800 emerging and established San Francisco artists in their studios on Saturdays and Sundays, from October 11 to November 9, 2014. Each weekend, art patrons, admirers, and collectors venture out on more...

“Wheel of Karaoke” is a fun and engaging karaoke game show judged and MC’d by local up-and-coming performers of comedy and music, taking place on every second Monday at the Make-Out Room Guest comedians, musicians, and vaudeville acts cameo throughout the night to make this a spectacle to behold – far more...

Friday Nights at the de Young is a free weekly after-hours art “happening” in the museum’s public spaces. The event has a new theme every week, but typically includes an eclectic mix of live music, dance performances, film screenings, panel discussions, lectures, artist demos, hands-on art activities, and more. Plus, the observation tower more...

What do male strippers, fag hags, straight guys in their underwear and LGBT comedians all have in common? The Hella Gay Comedy Festival 2014, a week long gay themed comedy festival in Oakland and San Francisco from November 5-9, 2014. Funcheap Insider Deal: Mention FuncheapSF at the door and get in to more...

Pandora invites you to an exclusive free intimate concert with alt-hip hop band G Love and the Special Sauce at The Chapel on November 11, 2014. Attendees will be treated to a limited-edition event poster along with an open bar. Norton and Pandora Present G Love & Special Sauce Tuesday, November 11, more...

In cheery defiance of the mundane, Hendrick’s Gin will curate an assemblage of curiosities for the mind and palate. Basically it’s an invite to a super fun complimentary gin tasting experience. Each year is different, but in the past they’ve had tastings, cocktail classes and some oddities. Hemdrick’s tries to make event more...

This is for all the marbles. Come to SoMa StrEat Food Park for a huge game watch – game seven of the World Series. Come on out Wednesday night to get food truck grub, enjoy the beer garden and be part of the awesome playoff atmosphere at one of SF’s biggest game more...

The tall ship Lady Washington is back in the Bay Area offering free walk-on tours while docked in between their cruises. Crews typically are on hand in period costume to answer questions and tell stories. Pirate Ship Tours | Lady Washington October 21st through November 5th, 2014 Pier 40 (Embarcadero and Townsend), SF FREE but $3 donations requested Lady Washington, a replica of more...

What do Puccini and “Rent” have in common? Break out your inner music nerd with a fun night of music trivia Answer questions at all skill levels about opera and musical theatre to win prizes. We’ll also have special live singing clues provided by Renée Rapier, Merola Opera Program artist, who has more...

Disinterred remains, assassinations and other ghostly lore form the focus of this tour, plus little-known facts such as the cemetery that once covered Civic Center. Hear snippets from interviews with city employees that detail chilling paranormal activity.  2014 Halloween Ghost Walk at City Hall Wednesday, October 29, 2014 | 6:30 pm San Francisco City more...

Come join your fellow zombies for the first ever–and therefore, the biggest and best – Zombie Yoga Class, hosted by #YogabytheBay, and led by yoga instructor, Sarah Young. Why else did you think it was called Corpse Pose? Zombie Yoga Tuesday, October 28, 2014 – 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Cupid’s Span | more...

EVENT POSTPONED: Due to a conflict with the bloodmobile, this event has been canceled. If there is a rescheduled date we will add it to our site. Come join the Roxie Blood Feast and let the bloodletting begin as the SF Blood Center invites you to give a pint and get a ticket more...

Watch home-made derby cars race down the 400 foot straightaway along 20th Avenue between Wawona and Vicente during the second annual Soapbox Derby & Block Party hosted by The Friends of Larsen Playground from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday, October 26, 2014. This is an “open” exhibition. All cars are welcome, but they more...

Witness the simultaneous dance-off to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” for an annual flashmob called “Thrill the World” that is performed simultaneously along with thousands all over the world. 2014 “Thrill the World” Michael Jackson Flash Mob Saturday, October 25, 2014 | Noon class, 3 pm performance Studio One Art Center, 365 45th St, Oakland FREE, but a $10 more...