Get Out: Events
It’s time for one of the largest (and free-est) music festivals in the country: San Francisco’s own Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. This totally free three-day festival in its 11th year is one of the most perfectly “funcheap” events each year (it’s totally free, and totally awesome). But with nearly 350 artists on six more...
To celebrate the launch of his brand new book, Chicken John is not only hosting a book launch party at 111 Minna, but he’s actually closed down the entire block for a big late-night street party with over 130 pranksters, musicians, artists and strange & wonderful performers taking over SoMa. Expect to more...
Namaste your way to one free week of yoga in honor of National Yoga Month. The final day for registration is September 30th to get a card that’s redeemable for one free week of yoga during the months of September/October at any of the 1,500+ registered yoga studios around the county, more...
“Jump” around and “Get Into the Groove” at the Bay Area Flash Mob’s Madonna dance classes and a big Madonna flash mob Learn everything from “Music” to “Don’t Tell Me” at these free dance workshops, which run from through Friday, October 7, and get ready to vogue with other fans at more...
Want to see one of the legends of jazz at a special late night intimate show for just $15? Spend an evening with one of the most innovative jazz ensembles today lead by NEA Jazz Master, legendary jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis – one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. The three time more...
Head to Treasure Island for a free weekend of world-class dragon boat racing, spectacular cultural performances, and fun-filled activities for the whole family at the largest competitive dragon boat festival in the United States. The festival features upwards of 110 dragon boat teams and 3,500 dragon boat paddlers racing 500 and more...
A five-day music festival featuring performances by local and national acts, the 2011 Berkeley Old Time Music Convention consists of everything from an open cabaret to an illustrious stringband contest in venues throughout Berkeley. So check out their schedule and come to watch jam sessions and square dances, or just to learn a more...
An annual, worldwide event that inspires city dwellers everywhere to transform metered parking spots into temporary parks for the public good, Rebar’s PARK(ing) Day is coming back to the city for 2011 on Friday, September 16. These city-wide mini-parks can be used as performance spaces, reading lounges or just resting places by passerbys, more...
Whether you want to go to get drinks or play life-sized board games on a Wednesday night, Funcheap will help you find something to liven up your mundane midweek nights. Funcheap’s Guide to Wednesdays Ten+ free and cheap things to do each Wednesday in San Francisco. Got a great tip for something fun and more...
Get schooled at the two-day Paul Frank’s Academy of Awesome Tour, which makes a stop at the 16th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival for a full weekend of family-friendly activities and more. >> Saturday & Sunday, September 10 & 11, 2011 – Noon to 5pm | FREE Join Julius and friends at the more...
This weekend in San Francisco features festivals celebrating car-free streets and chocolate, along with a fall fashion event, free beer dance party and a 9/11 symphony remembrance performance. Here’s our picks for our favorite five things to do this weekend – September 9-11, 2011. Friday, September 9 Scoutmob DJ Party & Free Beer more...
As if you needed an excuse to shop, Fashion’s Night Out is an annual event taking place on September 8, 2011 that makes shoppers descend on San Francisco like locusts looking for great deals and fun shopping parties. FuncheapSF’s Top Fashion’s Night Out Events for 2011 Macy’s – DJs, Food, Wine, Mocktails and more...
Think of this like those outdoor movies in Dolores Park but instead it’s a live play featuring the works of Shakespeare. Bring your friends, dates, a blanket and a picnic (don’t forget a bottle of wine) to enjoy the 29th season of free professional theater throughout the summer thanks to more...
Il Giro di San Francisco (formerly the “San Francisco Gran Prix”) is an annual bike race around the streets of San Francisco that’s had competitors cruising around the city since 1975. Free for spectators to come and watch, check out the 2011 route map to stake out your spot for these more...
This weekend in San Francisco features an outdoor cinema crawl, concert and BBQ, as well as an independent publishing expo, plush Egyptian exhibitions fit for a king and, of course, some Labor Day celebrations to start your week off right. Here’s our picks for our favorite five things to do this weekend more...
