Upcoming Events

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Monday, May 6, 2024

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Monday, May 6 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s more...

12:00 pmProcrastinator’s Cinco de Mayo Party w/ $2 Street Tacos (SF)   FREE*
*$2 tacos
6:00 pmPenelope Bourbon Tasting (SF)   $20*
*20
7:00 pmSF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)   FREE
7:30 pmThe Marsh’s Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)   FREE*
*Everything is FREE. But feel FREE to make a donation through our tip jar to support and sustain The Marsh and MarshStream performers.
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Taco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)
Taco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)
Tuesday, May 7 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover. $2 margarita with a purchase of a taco (starting at $4.75)
 | Westwood

Taco Tuesdays just got even better because you can get a $2 margarita with the purchase of a taco starting at $4.75. Doors open at 6 p.m., and free trivia begins more...

6:00 pm“Disco Taco Tuesday” w/ $1 Margaritas at Underdogs (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge
8:00 pmFREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (2024)   FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
9:30 am“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 amde Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
10:00 amSF’s “Conservatory of Flowers” Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
11:00 am“Nick the Greek” Free Greek Street Food Lunch Day + Grand Opening (Pinole)   FREE*
*free lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on May 7, while supplies last.
4:00 pmSF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
7:00 pmWatch Party: Vanderpump Rules Season Finale w/ Free Cocktail (Treasure Island   $15*
*Includes a complimentary cocktail, and entrance.
8:00 pmTuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)   FREE
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2


Wednesday, May 8, 2024

"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design
“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, May 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
 | Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Can Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to more...

11:00 amSF’s Small Business Week Pop-up Shop w/ 40+ Artists & Makers (2024)   FREE
3:30 pm5th Annual Embarcadero Center Wine Walk (Summer 2024)   $25*
*21+
4:30 pmSF’s “$1 Wing Wednesdays” at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
6:00 pm50¢ Wing Wednesdays at Westwood (SF)   FREE*
*50 cent wings! Minimum of 6 wings (range of flavors) with a drink purchase.
7:00 pmFREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
8:00 pm$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
8:00 pmFree Tix: “HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)   FREE*
*Free tickets for first 20 people. Afterwards get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20).There is a two drink minimum
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
12:00 pmReal Madrid vs Bayern Munich: UCL Watch Party at Underdogs Cantina (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
7:30 pm“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)   FREE

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2024 Free Concert in the Park (Neblinas del Pacifico)
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2024 Free Concert in the Park (Neblinas del Pacifico)
Thursday, May 9 – 12:30 am - Ends at 1:30 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens

The African diaspora is a vast cultural archipelago, and in each community spiritual and communal necessities gave rise to music and dance traditions reflecting the realities of the landscape. Neblinas del more...

6:00 pmOakland’s “Spring Fling” Dating & Social Mixer w/ Tarot, Drinks, Food + DJ (2024)   FREE*
*Free to the first 20 people using the code FUNCHEAP. Otherwise $25 for singles, $30 for non-singles
7:00 pm“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
8:00 pmFREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)   FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
8:00 pm“The People’s Palace” A Performance Installation by Joanna Haigood (SF)   FREE*
*There is no cost to attend this free event. Register in advance to reserve your spot.
12:00 pmDowntown SF’s “Vacant to Vibrant” Community Market w/ Free Ice Cream   FREE
5:00 pmAsian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)   $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
5:00 pm10 Beers For 10 Years: Park Release Party (SF)   FREE*
*Beer for purchase
5:00 pmHeritage Happy Hour: Zeitgeist (SF)   FREE*
*It is free to attend *drinks will not be provided
7:00 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)   FREE*
*No cover all night
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!

Friday, May 10, 2024

SF's Friday Night Market "Bhangra & Beats" (2024)
SF’s Friday Night Market “Bhangra & Beats” (2024)
Friday, May 10 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Battery and Clay

A bi-monthly night market & block party is back to Downtown San Francisco in the spring and summer of 2024 with up to 15,000 expected to attend! Enjoy 3 city blocks of more...

7:00 pmSF’s Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)   FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
7:00 pmFREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pmLaugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)   FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmSan Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)   FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:30 pmMortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night (SF)   $15*
*Normally $20/adv, use code X6PUV3 for $5 off
8:00 pm“The People’s Palace” A Performance Installation by Joanna Haigood (SF)   FREE*
*There is no cost to attend this free event. Register in advance to reserve your spot.
8:00 pm“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
11:00 am“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)   FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
1:00 pm2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Mental Health Day Celebration (Treasure Island)   FREE*
*Food will be provided (RSVP required)
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)   FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
5:30 pmSF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2024 (Every Second Friday)   FREE
5:30 pmSF’s “BeChinatown” Night Market on Grant (Spring 2024)   FREE
7:30 pmEast Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)   FREE

Saturday, May 11, 2024

2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, May 11 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
 | Tripp Distillery

🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting more...

1:00 pmYerba Buena Gardens Festival 2024 Free Concert in the Park (Kitka)   FREE
3:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Award-Winning Play “The Glass Menagerie” from San Francisco Playhouse (May 2-June 15)   $10*
*Tickets normally start at $15, but you can get $5 with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
7:00 pmSan Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)   FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
7:00 pmFREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2024)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Otherwise $5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmSF’s “Black Laughs Matter” North Beach Comedy Pop-Up (2024)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (normally $15-25)
7:30 pmMortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night (Oakland)   $20*
*Early bird tickets normally $25, use code FUNCHEAP for $5 off. After early bird tickets are sold out, prices go up.
7:30 pm$5 Off: Epic Comedy Stars this Summer at The 4 Star Theater (SF)   $20*
*20 advanced tickets or $25 at the door
8:00 pm40% Off Tix: “tick, tick… BOOM!” Musical From Creator of Rent (May 10 – June 9)   $26.50*
*Get 40% off tickets w/ secret code FUN40 at nctcsf.org - Promo code is valid on all tickets except already-discounted tickets for students/educators/seniors/veterans.
8:00 pm“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
10:30 pmNo Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm. Otherwise Get $5 off "Entry anytime" Tickets - Early Bird tickets $5 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $10-15). Two drink minimum
All DaySan Francisco Tech Week 2024 w/ 40 Free Programs (May 11—18)   FREE
9:00 amAnnual 5 Block Long Garage Sale in SF (45+ Year Tradition)   FREE
9:30 amFree “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:30 amFree de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
10:00 am2024 Taiwanese American Cultural Festival (Union Square)   FREE
11:00 amHawaiian May Day Festival 2024 (Hayward)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s Spring 2024 “Padel in the Park” Festival (Embarcadero Plaza)   FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite
11:00 am2024 Marin Open Studios w/ 260+ Artists: Weekend Two (May 11-12)   FREE*
*This event is free and open to the public
11:00 am“Grace’s Universe” Drag Queen Story Hour at The Sanctuary (Oakland   FREE*
*Free All Are Welcome!!!
11:00 amMarin Open Studios at ICB in Sausalito (May 4-5 + May 11-12)   FREE
11:00 amMoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)   FREE
12:00 pmRockridge Market Hall “Indie Food Fest” Tasting Event (Oakland)   FREE
12:00 pm“May Madness” San Rafael 34th Anniversary Classic Car Parade   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s “Little Saigon” AAPI Month Street Party (2024)   FREE
3:00 pmSpringlicious 2024 Drag Fundraiser for Glide Pride Team (SF)   $20*
*Wheelchair Accessible. Cash Bar and Tacos on Site. Open to All guests age 21 and up
3:00 pmLaura Mitsu Artist Talk   FREE
6:00 pmThe Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show (SF)   $114.95
6:00 pmDuboce Park Free Outdoor Movie Night w/ Star Wars Rogue One (SF)   FREE
7:00 pmMozart Requiem (San Francisco City Chorus)   $20
7:00 pmSF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $15 at door without RSVP
8:00 pmDuniya African Band w/ Free Drink (Bissap Baobab SF)   $10*
*entry gets you a free drink too

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, May 12 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the more...

10:00 amSF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2024 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)   FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
6:00 pmFREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pmSecret Spring Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (May 12)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes early for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
7:00 pmFree Tix: “Laff Baked” Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
8:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Sunday Night Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required