SF's Free 10-Hour Music Festival Returns to Polk St. for 2024
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SF's Free 10-Hour Music Festival Returns to Polk St. for 2024
"Pickin' on the Polk" on April 27th brings San Francisco an all-day free outdoor concert festival plus Saturday night party w/ headliner Motel Club
SF's Japantown is Getting a Huge Makeover Including New Cherry Trees
Brand New, Outdoorsy, San Francisco
SF's Japantown is Getting a Huge Makeover Including New Cherry Trees
Japantown Peace Plaza will remain open during the transformation, with completion scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026.
Iconic SF Queer Bar, The Stud, Finally Reopens
Bars, Bay Area Favorites, LGBTQ+, Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco
Iconic SF Queer Bar, The Stud, Finally Reopens
After a 4-year closure, the historic LGBT bar now has a new home at 1123 Folsom Street
CA's Brand New State Park (90 Miles from SF) Opens June 12
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
CA's Brand New State Park (90 Miles from SF) Opens June 12
1,600-acre Dos Rios is California’s first new state park in nearly a decade
SF's Brand New Live Outdoor Concert Series w/ 21 Free Concerts
Brand New, Outdoorsy, San Francisco, Things to Do
SF's Brand New Live Outdoor Concert Series w/ 21 Free Concerts
Between May through November, a diverse lineups of artists will perform in iconic open spaces throughout SF

Thursday, April 25

67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)
Thursday, April 25 – 2:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20 | All Over the Bay Area
67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)

The San Francisco International Film Festival by SFFILM is a celebration of movies and the people who love them. The Festival is a handpicked program of the most innovative films from around the globe, and by filmmakers who call the Bay Area home. Join us ...

Special Tenderloin Walking Tour (2024)
Thursday, April 25 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 55 Taylor
Special Tenderloin Walking Tour (2024)
Starting at 55 Taylor, Ending at 601 Eddy Street RSVP with mvuong@kidsclub.org First 30 are free; Come take an in-depth tour of the Tenderloin and its history from people with lived experiences
Free “Music Night in the Alley” Tenderloin Block Party (Spring 2024)
Thursday, April 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dodge Alley
Free "Music Night in the Alley" Tenderloin Block Party (Spring 2024)
Join us for a new Dodge Alley Socials event featuring Silk Road. FREE!
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

“Trans Temporal Resistances” Closing Art Exhibition (Tenderloin)
Thursday, April 25 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Tenderloin Museum
"Trans Temporal Resistances" Closing Art Exhibition (Tenderloin)
Trans Temporal Resistances is the closing public program for Transition Times: Re-Membering Anticarceral Resistance in the Tenderloin, an archival exhibit contextualizing the 1966 Compton’s Cafeteria. Program curators Emji Saint Spero and Leila Weefur invite writers and artists to engage with trans archives and architectures through ...
FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
Thursday, April 25 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
| Mayes Oyster House
FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)

We’re taking over Polk Street’s busiest bar/night club and turning it into a pop-up comedy club on Tuesday and Thursday nights – New for 2024! HellaFunny and Funcheap take over Mayes Oyster House for a electric night of comedy and cocktails – so you’ll be right ...Every Tuesday

SF Zoo Free Admission Day (April 2024)
SF Zoo Free Admission Day (April 2024)

The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents. When is the next free zoo day for SF residents? – Thursday, April 25, 2024 The free days are often the first or second Wednesday of ...

San Francisco Art Fair 2024 (April 26-28)
San Francisco Art Fair 2024 (April 26-28)

Art Market San Francisco is now San Francisco Art Fair. This evolution is a direct affirmation of the fair’s commitment to the thriving arts ecosystem that defines the Bay Area. Continuing the fair’s dedication to San Francisco’s vibrant cultural institutions, active collecting community, and vital ...

Secession Art & Design SF Spring Art Pop-Up (April 25-28)
Thursday, April 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 307 Cortland
Secession Art & Design SF Spring Art Pop-Up (April 25-28)

Secession Art & Design is returning to San Francisco, on April 25-28 for a Spring Art Pop-Up at 307 Cortland Ave featuring 16 artists. This four-day event is a magical time where I take over an empty storefront in Bernal Heights and transform it into ...

SF’s Tenderloin Clothing Drive Pop-up (2024)
Thursday, April 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 55 Taylor Street (Tenderloin)
SF's Tenderloin Clothing Drive Pop-up (2024)
On April 26, 2024 at 12pm, Turk & Taylor St. will transform with “For The Love Of The Tenderloin,” hosted by @codetenderloin . All those who need will have access to resources, food, and clothing, and where those who participate can help showcase the community’s heart ...
NFL Draft Party w/ KNBR at 21st Amendment Brewery (SF)
Thursday, April 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant (SF)
NFL Draft Party w/ KNBR at 21st Amendment Brewery (SF)
Excitement is in the air as we gear up for the NFL Draft! And what better way to celebrate than with a 21st Amendment and KNBR crossover? Get ready for the ultimate Draft Day experience as KNBR hosts a live broadcast during Round One! What to Expect: –Live ...
Create: SF’s “Monkey Block” Tribute Art Party
Create: SF's "Monkey Block" Tribute Art Party
CREATE!, a celebration of San Francisco’s creative past, present, and future, will take place at Landing at Leidesdorff, 200 Leidesdorff Street from 4-8 PM on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. The visual and performing arts activation will honor the artistically innovative roots of the downtown area, specifically those of Monkey Block, ...
Free Drive-in Movie Night: East Bay + San Jose (Spring 2024)
Thursday, April 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
| Solano 2 Drive-In
Free Drive-in Movie Night: East Bay + San Jose (Spring 2024)

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at theaters in Concord and San Jose. Details are sparse for now, but typically on their free movie nights, they have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. ...

Friday, April 26

Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 – May 5)
Friday, April 26 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Various Locations
Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 - May 5)
From April 26 to May 5th, enjoy 10 days of free dance events (classes, workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and more), happening all over the Bay Area. Watch inspiring artists, practice your favorite style, or discover a new groove. Visit the Bay Area Dance Week Hub to explore ...
67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)
Friday, April 26 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $20 | All Over the Bay Area
67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)

The San Francisco International Film Festival by SFFILM is a celebration of movies and the people who love them. The Festival is a handpicked program of the most innovative films from around the globe, and by filmmakers who call the Bay Area home. Join us ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
Friday, April 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
| Speakeasy Brewery
"Crazy Funny Asians" Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs. Free tickets for the first 100 people to RSVP ...Every Friday

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, April 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Saturday

SF’s Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, April 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
| Speakeasy Brewery
SF's Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been defiantly brewing small batches of beer in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood since 1997. Come celebrate this legacy with a special pop-up comedy festival every Friday night. It’s a fun night with comedy, food trucks, and exclusive and rare lineup ...Every Friday

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, April 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

“The Fillmore Eclipse” SF’s New Immersive Theater Experience (April 26 – May 12)
Friday, April 26 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $50*
*$30 tickets for students and artists, $80 for VIP with reserved table and 1 drink
| Honey Arts Studio
"The Fillmore Eclipse" SF's New Immersive Theater Experience (April 26 - May 12)

The Fillmore Eclipse is brand new limited-run immersive theater project set in the Fillmore Jazz scene of the 1950s. Step into the Fillmore Eclipse for a family friendly evening of live music and drinks. Follow characters throughout the club as regulars of the Eclipse and ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, April 26 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

40% Off Tix to Provocative New Play “The Tutor” in SF (Apr. 5 – May. 12)
40% Off Tix to Provocative New Play "The Tutor" in SF (Apr. 5 - May. 12)

A study of preconceived notions and the hypocrisies that drive them, “The Tutor” by Torange Yeghiazarian is a provocative look at the cost of owning one’s truth. Playing at New Conservatory Theatre Center April 5 – May 12, 2024. World premiere of “The Tutor” by ...

“Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (April 2024)
Friday, April 26 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20 adv / $25 door
| The Hotel Utah Saloon
“Drunk Theatre” SF's Wildest Comedy Show (April 2024)

A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with five sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that’ll kick your weekend into overdrive. See what the SF Chronicle, CBS, LA ...

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

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 Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

“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

SF’s “Hip Hop on the Plaza” Free Festival (UN Plaza)
Friday, April 26 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
SF's "Hip Hop on the Plaza" Free Festival (UN Plaza)

Join @allthewaylivefoundation for Hip Hop on the Plaza this April at UN Plaza (Market and Hyde streets). Its next free program day is on Friday, April 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. and will feature a workshop, dance session and live DJs! For more information on this ...

Spring Nights at Bay Street: East Bay Eats and Beats (April 26-28)
Friday, April 26 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bay Street Emeryville
Spring Nights at Bay Street: East Bay Eats and Beats (April 26-28)
We’re rolling into Spring in a big way at Bay Street! Join us every weekend in April for a Night Market, filled with music, art, and tons of fun! April 26 – 28, 2024 Friday: 4pm-9pm Saturday & Sunday: 3pm-8pm South Bay Street Plaza & Bay Break Dining Terrace
SF’s 3rd Annual Tenderloin Spring Family Festival (2024)
Friday, April 26 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all, no ticket required
| The Salvation Army Kroc Center
SF's 3rd Annual Tenderloin Spring Family Festival (2024)
The 3rd Annual Tenderloin Spring Family Festival, a free event for the community, takes place on Friday, April 26th from 4 pm to 6 pm. We have extended hours from 6 pm to 7 pm for those who would like to preview our Teen Drop-In ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, April 26 – 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