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Vol. IIINo. 184
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Two Ways to Do Wednesday Night Without Spending Much

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Wednesdays, ongoing: Two separate spots are giving you a reason to leave the house mid-week.

TenderloinMay 27, 2026

Free Chess Night at Bernal Library: Lecture First, Then Play

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The Bernal Heights Branch Library hosts a chess lecture followed by open game play — free, no registration required…

Bernal HeightsMay 27, 2026

Pearl Knotting Workshop Comes With a Happy Hour Built In

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The details are thin on exact timing and location — check SFFuncheap for the confirmed address and start time before…

May 27, 2026

Kesha in Concord Tonight — Tickets Just Freed Up

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Update: tickets have been claimed as of posting.

May 27, 2026

Porchfest, Pride Kickoffs, a Beer Festival in the Presidio, and a New Museum in Chinatown: Your Week in SF

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Multiple days this week, citywide and beyond — SF's event calendar stacks up with Porchfest, Pride Month openers, a…

CitywideMay 27, 2026

No Living Room? Here's How SF Actually Hosts a Party

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When your SF apartment maxes out at twelve people standing, renting a separate space is the move.

SoMaMay 27, 2026

Free Hour at the Japanese Tea Garden, a Harbor Seal at Pier 39, and the GGP Loop That Actually Holds Up

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Free admission at the Japanese Tea Garden runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9–10am — first hour of the day, no…

Golden Gate ParkMay 27, 2026

Baker Beach on Memorial Day: What You're Actually Getting Into

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Monday, Memorial Day, Baker Beach opens at sunrise and stays free all day — no permits, no wristbands, no ticketing.

PresidioMay 27, 2026

Free Pride Comedy Night at Thrive City Has a Cocktail Party Attached

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This one's outdoors and free: Pride Comedy Night at Thrive City pairs a stand-up lineup with a cocktail party…

Mission BayMay 27, 2026

Bay Area Book Festival Returns to Downtown Berkeley for Two Full Days

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Saturday and Sunday, May 30–31, the Bay Area Book Festival takes over Downtown Berkeley with author panels, readings…

May 27, 2026

Free Paper Flower Workshop: Make Something 3D and Take It Home

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Check SFFuncheap for the confirmed date, time, and exact location before you head out — details weren't fully posted at…

San FranciscoMay 27, 2026

Senior Health & Fitness Day Walk: Free Miles for the 60+ Crowd

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Free for adults 60 and older, the 2026 Senior Health & Fitness Day SF Walk requires an RSVP by May 22, 2026.

May 27, 2026

Green Building Conference Comes With a Free Job Fair Attached

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Wednesday May 27th, the career fair portion of the California Green Building Conference runs free from 3:00–5:00 pm…

May 27, 2026

Summerhouse Reunion Watch Party: Find Your People on a Tuesday Night

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Tonight, somewhere in SF, a group of Bravolebrities-adjacent strangers will watch the Summerhouse reunion together and…

May 26, 2026

Oakland Arena Is Getting the Big Pop Tours. Here's What That Means If You're Buying Tickets.

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Ongoing through 2025 touring season, Oakland Arena (7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland) is booking major pop headliners —…

May 26, 2026

Chinatown's Street Fair Returns — Free, Crowded, Worth It

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This weekend, Chinatown hosts its annual cultural festival and street fair, shutting down Grant Avenue to cars and…

ChinatownMay 26, 2026

Thrive City Has Two Reasons to Show Up This Week: Free Lunch Concerts and a Champions League Watch Party

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On select weekday lunchtimes, Thrive City — the plaza outside Chase Center at 3rd and 16th in Mission Bay — runs a free…

Mission BayMay 26, 2026

Ocean Avenue Car Show Returns to the Ingleside Strip

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Ocean Avenue hosts the 2026 San Francisco Ocean Avenue Car Show, bringing classic, custom, and vintage vehicles to the…

InglesideMay 26, 2026

SF Porchfest 2026: 90+ Bands, One Neighborhood, No Ticket Required

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SF Porchfest 2026 brings 90-plus bands to the porches, stoops, driveways, and front yards of one SF neighborhood for a…

TBDMay 26, 2026

SF 4th of July Fireworks: Where to Watch Without Losing Your Mind

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Saturday, July 4th, starting around 9:30pm, San Francisco's fireworks launch over the bay — visible from Fisherman's…

Fisherman's WharfMay 26, 2026

The Sun Kings Bring Free Beatles to Civic Center Every Tuesday

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Tuesdays at noon, Civic Center Plaza hosts The Sun Kings, one of the Bay Area's busiest Beatles tribute acts, as part…

Civic CenterMay 26, 2026

AAPI Women Makers Fair: Craft, Food, and Direct-from-Maker Shopping

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Details on exact date, time, and location are still being confirmed — check SFFuncheap and the organizers' social…

May 26, 2026

SOMA Nights Block Party Links Up With Chinatown After Dark for a Two-Neighborhood Night Market

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Check SFFuncheap for the confirmed date and start time — the SOMA Nights Neighborhood Block Party is back, and this…

SoMaMay 25, 2026

Alameda Craft and Vintage Fair: Two Marys' Mercantile Goes Big

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The craft and vintage market connected to Two Marys' Mercantile in Alameda is expanding to its largest footprint yet.

May 25, 2026