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“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)
Friday, October 2 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2026. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass ...

SF’s Giant Sculpture Farewell Party w/ DJs (Embarcadero Plaza)
Friday, October 2 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP encouraged. Open to all.
| Embarcadero Plaza
SF's Giant Sculpture Farewell Party w/ DJs (Embarcadero Plaza)
Join the farewell celebration for Marco Cochrane’s R-Evolution sculpture at Embarcadero Plaza on October 2. The event features afternoon art panels and talks on public art and creativity, followed by an evening party with live music, DJ sets from Opulent Temple, performances, and food and ...
Chair Yoga With Kayko
Friday, October 2 – 2:30 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Branch Library
Chair Yoga With Kayko
Practice chair yoga, a gentle, seated practice, perfect for those seeking low-impact exercise. Chair yoga improves your well-being. Kayko is a certified yoga therapist and instructor. She has years of experience teaching older adults the joy of yoga in a chair! Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2808 ...
“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF
Friday, October 2 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| CounterPULSE
"Block Fest" Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF

Every first and third Friday of the month, locally sourced Artist Activators offer up free art making. Block Fest animates and celebrates the unit block of Turk Street with free arts activities, cultural offerings, community information, and discussion for the local residents, workers, and visitors. From ...Monthly

Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, October 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances

Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...

SF’s North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl w/ “Dear San Francisco” Open House Tours (Oct. 2026)
Friday, October 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
SF's North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl w/ "Dear San Francisco" Open House Tours (Oct. 2026)

October 2026 Schedule Club Fugazi: “Dear San Francisco” open house w/ tours every 15 minutes. Watch the 7 Fingers’ Acrobats training for the evening performance 5-6:30 pm (678 Green St.) HANG ART: Alexandra Bailliere “Inbox in Bloom” 5-6:30 pm (587 Broadway St.) Biordi Imports: Henry Hung & Jordan ...Monthly

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, October 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, October 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Baukunst
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Join us for Baukunst First Fridays, our brand-new monthly celebration blending art, music, and food! Every month, experience a vibrant evening of creativity, delicious bites, and fantastic tunes. Mark your calendars and bring your friends — let’s make every first Friday unforgettable! Baukunst First Fridays ...Monthly

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, October 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs to life ...Monthly

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, October 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)
Friday, October 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
"Union Square Dances" Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)

Come out to Union Square Park every Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm through October 16 for our free Union Square Dances. Enjoy rotating styles of live music and dancing, including Salsa, Country Western, Swing, Bollywood, and Tango. Each event starts with a lesson followed by ...Every Friday

Free “Sun Sala” Sunset Celebration: Filipino Art + DJs (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Friday, October 2 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
Free "Sun Sala" Sunset Celebration: Filipino Art + DJs (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Dear community, We’re continuing the community activation of the Sun Dome with a SunSet Celebration! On Friday, October 2nd from 5:30-8:00pm, come kick off Filipino American History Month with us for a night filled with community, art, reflection, and dancing. To read more about the new ...
Eriq La Salle with Dave Clark – Laws of Solomon
Friday, October 2 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Book Passage (SF)
Eriq La Salle with Dave Clark - Laws of Solomon
Propulsive and deeply human, Laws of Solomon is a story of redemption, found family, and the cost of choosing compassion in a brutal world. In saving Gaby, Solomon may finally discover whether peace is something a man like him can earn—or something he must sacrifice ...
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, October 2 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly

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