8 New Pop-Ups Opening in SF's Empty Storefronts
Brand New, City Discoveries, Getting Help, San Francisco
8 New Pop-Ups Opening in SF's Empty Storefronts
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SF Bay Area's 9 Free Gorgeous Rose Gardens
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SF Bay Area's 9 Free Gorgeous Rose Gardens
Pack a picnic and explore 9 beautiful free rose gardens around The Bay
Mother's Day Weekend Fun Around the Bay Area (2024)
Get Out: Events
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Free outdoor movies, make-your-own gift markets, rose gardens, pancake brunches, free museum days, rose shows, $1 whiskey tastings and more
Live Nation’s 2024 “Concert Week”: Get $25 All-In Tickets (May 8-14)
Cheap Tips, Get Out: Events
Live Nation’s 2024 “Concert Week”: Get $25 All-In Tickets (May 8-14)
Snap up $25 tickets (flat fee) for summer concerts all around the Bay incl. Janet Jackson, Maggie Rogers, Weezer, KORN, Santana and more.
Downtown SF Might Allow Outdoor Booze Like New Orleans
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Downtown SF Might Allow Outdoor Booze Like New Orleans
SF proposes revising open container law and creating a new downtown "Entertainment Zone" in the Financial District

Friday, May 10, 2024

9:00 am   Japanese 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
10:00 am   TIX ON-SALE: Emmy Award Winner ‘David Cross’ Live at Oakland’s Fox Theater (Sept. 19)   $39.50*
*Tickets start at $39.50 plus fees
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
12:00 pm   “Homeless Resource Awareness Day” Free Concert (Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza)   FREE
1:00 pm   2024 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   AAPI Exhibitions: “Capitalist(ICK)” and “Beyond Material”   FREE*
*This is a public event.
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

Pick Date

Friday, May 10

TIX ON-SALE: Emmy Award Winner ‘David Cross’ Live at Oakland’s Fox Theater (Sept. 19)
Friday, May 10 – 10:00 am | Cost: $39.50*
*Tickets start at $39.50 plus fees
| Fox Theater
TIX ON-SALE: Emmy Award Winner 'David Cross' Live at Oakland's Fox Theater (Sept. 19)

Enter to win a pair of tickets to see the Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy Award nominee, David Cross on stage live for his The End of The Beginning of The End Tour at Oakland’s historic Fox Theater. David Cross, the versatile comedian, actor, ...

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

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 Downtown full of music, dancing, delicious street food cuisine, cocktails and shopping from ...

SF’s Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, May 10 – 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

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, May 10 – 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

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, May 10 – 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

“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
Friday, May 10 – 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 ...

Mortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night (SF)
Friday, May 10 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $15*
*Normally $20/adv, use code X6PUV3 for $5 off
| DNA Lounge
Mortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night (SF)

As heard on The Mortified Podcast, & seen on Netflix’s Mortified Nation, check out Mortified – the national comedy/storytelling sensation live! Hear adults share their actual, embarrassing, & hilarious teen diaries live in front of total strangers. Check out the hilarious comedy/storytelling phenomenon that’s been ...

“The People’s Palace” A Performance Installation by Joanna Haigood (SF)
Friday, May 10 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*There is no cost to attend this free event. Register in advance to reserve your spot.
| San Francisco City Hall
"The People's Palace" A Performance Installation by Joanna Haigood (SF)

The People’s Palace is an artistic intervention with City Hall’s Beaux-Arts Roman and Greek iconography. Aerialists and performers will interact with the architecture and large scale projections, transforming these symbols into new, more inclusive narratives that more accurately reflect San Francisco’s diverse and dynamic cultures ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, May 10 – 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

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

“Homeless Resource Awareness Day” Free Concert (Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza)
Friday, May 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Berkeley BART
"Homeless Resource Awareness Day" Free Concert (Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza)
Dorothy Day House homeless shelter in Berkeley, CA announces the first “Homeless Resource Awareness Day” on Friday, May 10, 2024. The day will be celebrated with a free, outdoor concert with Vitamin Em, the Bay Area music collective, at the Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza from ...
2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Mental Health Day Celebration (Treasure Island)
Friday, May 10 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Food will be provided (RSVP required)
| Cityview Event Hall (Treasure Island)
2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Mental Health Day Celebration (Treasure Island)
Mark your calendars for May 10, 2024 as we come together to celebrate the 2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day! Join us for engaging activities such as Drumming Circle, Siva4Wellness, Hula, Southeast Asian Dance, CommuniTEA, and more! Come discover RAMS’ 50 years of ...
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

Meet & Greet Pop-Up “I’ll Know It When I See It” (Chinatown)
Friday, May 10 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | On Waverly
Meet & Greet Pop-Up "I'll Know It When I See It" (Chinatown)
Join us for an evening in conversation with Cassie and Christine, the founders, designers, and entrepreneurs behind I’ll Know It When I See It™ — one of the most beloved stationery lines in our shop! Join us for a lively conversation about the intersections between creativity, community, and ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, May 10 – 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

SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2024 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, May 10 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
SF's "Chinatown Night Market" 2024 (Every Second Friday)

Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 8, 2024, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2024 Every Second Friday | 5:30-9p Grant Ave. from Sacramento to Jackson, San Francisco FREE The Civic Joy ...Monthly

SF’s “BeChinatown” Night Market on Grant (Spring 2024)
Friday, May 10 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Grant Ave (California to Pacific)
SF's "BeChinatown" Night Market on Grant (Spring 2024)
Enjoy food, culture, and drinks under the beautiful lanterns of Grant Ave with over 30 vendors Save the date! Friday May 10 5:30pm to 9:00pm Grant Ave (California to Pacific) Cash and cashless payments accepted (for vendors without cashless POS, ticket vouchers can be purchased at designated ticket booths per ...
Ferry Flicks: Big
Ferry Flicks: Big
Join us for Ferry Flicks at the Fort Point Beer Garden – Fridays in May at sundown! This season of Ferry Flicks is dedicated to some of our favorite films about birthdays – a nod to Fort Point’s 10 Year Anniversary celebration this year. 🥳 “Big” At ...

Saturday, May 11

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2024 Free Concert in the Park (Kitka)
Saturday, May 11 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2024 Free Concert in the Park (Kitka)
The women in Kitka are fearless sonic explorers, and you can hear their intrepid spirit in every haunting song. Over nearly four decades the nine-women Oakland ensemble has developed a vast, breathtaking repertoire of traditional songs from the Balkans, Caucasus and Slavic lands, as well as ...
Mother’s Day Weekend $1 Spirits Tasting + Distillery Tour at the Beach (Pacifica)
Saturday, May 11 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $1 | Tripp Distillery
Mother's Day Weekend $1 Spirits Tasting + Distillery Tour at the Beach (Pacifica)

Bring Mom in for a $1 spirits tasting at the Tripp Distillery on the beach in Pacifica. The ocean, hiking trails, and loads of great restaurants and shops are nearby. What can Mom taste for $1? You’ll have your choice of whisky, vodka, gin, rum, ...

$5 Off Tix: Award-Winning Play “The Glass Menagerie” from San Francisco Playhouse (May 2-June 15)
$5 Off Tix: Award-Winning Play "The Glass Menagerie" from San Francisco Playhouse (May 2-June 15)

Tennessee Williams’ memory play The Glass Menagerie is a towering icon of American theatre. See an all-star cast in San Francisco Playhouse’s production. Save $5 off tickets with code. FUNCHEAP. Tennessee Williams’s memory play tells the story of the idle dreamer Tom Wingfield, his overbearing ...

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, May 11 – 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

“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Comedy Showcase (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. Don’t miss our Special LATE 9PM SHOW on Saturday, October ...Every Saturday

“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2024)
Saturday, May 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Otherwise $5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Savoy Tivoli
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (2024)

Crime is no laughing matter in San Francisco… unless it’s Comedians with Criminal Records – a unique showcase of professional comics who’ve had troubles with the law in the past. In addition to an hilarious comedy set, you’ll also hear the back-story of the comedian ...

SF’s “Black Laughs Matter” North Beach Comedy Pop-Up (2024)
Saturday, May 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (normally $15-25)
| Savoy Tivoli
SF's "Black Laughs Matter" North Beach Comedy Pop-Up (2024)

We’re taking over one of North Beach’s most historic and fun bars, Savoy Tivoli (circa-1907) and turning it into a pop-up comedy club with a special edition of Black Laughs Matter featuring some of the Bay’s top black comics. Black Laughs Matter – Every Other ...

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (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 ...

$5 Off: Epic Comedy Stars this Summer at The 4 Star Theater (SF)
Saturday, May 11 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*20 advanced tickets or $25 at the door
| 4 Star Theatre
$5 Off: Epic Comedy Stars this Summer at The 4 Star Theater (SF)
Comedy at the 4 Star kicks-off the Comedy Summer Series starting Saturday May 11th! This 1910 vintage movie theater in San Francisco’s Richmond district at 2200 Clement (23rd and Clement) takes the audience back in time to have a unique comedy experience. The 4 Star Theater ...
Mortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night (Oakland)
Mortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night (Oakland)

As heard on The Mortified Podcast, & seen on Netflix’s Mortified Nation, check out Mortified – the national comedy/storytelling sensation live! Hear adults share their actual, embarrassing, & hilarious teen diaries live in front of total strangers. Check out the hilarious comedy/storytelling phenomenon that’s been ...