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Vol. IIINo. 184
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Ride the Marin Headlands: What to Know Before You Clip In

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From the Presidio, the ride to the Marin Headlands starts at the Golden Gate Bridge's east sidewalk — open to cyclists…

May 25, 2026

The Whale's Tail Beer Garden Is Back in Golden Gate Park This Summer

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This summer, Golden Gate Park's "The Whale's Tail" Beer and Wine Garden returns with live music on weekends through the…

Golden Gate ParkMay 25, 2026

Arcade Karaoke Is Thursday Nights Now, With $3 Shots to Prove It

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Thursday nights, SF has a new standing plan: Arcade Karaoke, a party format that puts a karaoke setup inside an arcade…

May 25, 2026

Emporium's Industry Night: Eight Free Tokens, Every Monday

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Every Monday, Emporium Arcade Bar hands out 8 free game tokens to anyone who shows up for Industry Night.

NoPaMay 25, 2026

Two Free Comedy Nights Worth Knowing About: Cobb's Secret Guest List and SF's Heckling Show

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Cobb's Comedy Club runs a free Secret Guest List night — check their site for the current date, doors typically at 7pm…

North BeachMay 25, 2026

Memorial Day on the Pampanito: SF's Lost Boat Ceremony Returns to Pier 45

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Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day), USS Pampanito hosts the annual Lost Boat Ceremony aboard the WWII-era submarine docked…

Fisherman's WharfMay 25, 2026

Carnaval SF 2026: The Grand Parade Returns to the Mission

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Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade steps off at 9:30am along Harrison Street in the Mission…

MissionMay 25, 2026

What to Do in SF If You're Coming Back in September

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September in San Francisco is the city's actual summer — the fog typically retreats, temps hit the mid-60s, and the…

EmbarcaderoMay 25, 2026

Yerba Buena Gardens Goes Free This Weekend: Choirs, Dance, and Outdoor Programming

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Two free events are stacking up at Yerba Buena Gardens as part of the 2026 Gardens Festival series.

SoMaMay 25, 2026

Drive-In Movie Night: $6 Gets You a Screen in Concord or San Jose

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Six dollars a person, two locations: the Concord Drive-In and a San Jose venue running the same SFFuncheap-listed…

May 25, 2026

Noe Valley Night Market Returns in 2026 — Here's What to Expect

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Details are still settling, but the Noe Valley Night Market is confirmed to return in 2026, continuing its run as one…

Noe ValleyMay 24, 2026

Civic Center's Free Lunch Concerts Are Back, Twice a Week

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Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon, Civic Center Plaza hosts the 'Civic Center Soundtrack' series — free outdoor concerts…

Civic CenterMay 24, 2026

Two Free Spots in Golden Gate Park Worth Actually Planning Around

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Every Monday through Friday, 9–10am, the Japanese Tea Garden waives its admission fee — that's $13 normally, free if…

Golden Gate ParkMay 24, 2026

Crucial Sundays: Free Reggae Returns to Golden Gate Park

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Sundays in Golden Gate Park, the Panhandle or the park's inner fields host Crucial Sundays, the long-running free…

Golden Gate ParkMay 24, 2026

Mahjong at Union Square: Tiles Out, Mixer On

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At Union Square Plaza, a public mahjong meetup and mixer is coming to one of the city's most central outdoor spaces.

Union SquareMay 24, 2026

Golden Gate Park Band Goes Armenian: Free Symphony This Weekend

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Sunday at the Spreckels Temple of Music (the Bandshell), Golden Gate Park hosts Armenian Culture Day as part of the GGP…

Golden Gate ParkMay 24, 2026

Golden Gate Park's Sunday Roller Disco Is Back — Skates Optional, Sunscreen Not

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Sundays at Golden Gate Park, the roller disco near the Bandshell runs through the afternoon — free to attend, open to…

Golden Gate ParkMay 24, 2026

Late May in SF: Block Parties, a World Premiere, and a Concert Run Worth Catching

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The last week of May is stacked. SF closes out the month with a world premiere theatrical production, free…

May 24, 2026

Marshall Beach: The Golden Gate View That Requires Actual Effort

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Any day, dawn to dusk, Marshall Beach in the Presidio gives you a full-frame shot of the Golden Gate Bridge from the…

PresidioMay 24, 2026

Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters' BBQ Turns 52 — Cross the Bridge for This One

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Once a year, the Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department throws open the Pelican Inn lawn and feeds a few hundred people…

May 24, 2026

Free Yoga on the Great Highway, Every Sunday — No Mat, No Problem

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Sundays on the Great Highway, the city runs a free outdoor yoga session as part of its recurring "Sundays at the Beach"…

Outer SunsetMay 24, 2026

Union Square's Recurring Plaza Events: Red Umbrellas, Sunday Hangouts, and What's Actually Happening Down There

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Weekends at Union Square Plaza, the open hardscape in front of the Dewey Monument at Geary and Powell, host a rotating…

Union SquareMay 24, 2026

Lindy in the Park Is Free, Weekly, and Probably Better Than Your Sunday Plans

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Sundays at 11am, the paved area near 6th Avenue and Fulton in Golden Gate Park fills up with swing dancers doing Lindy…

Golden Gate ParkMay 24, 2026

Manny's Trash Cleanup: Free Fries, $1 Beer, and a Block That Needs It

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Check the SFFuncheap listing for the confirmed date and time — Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup is a recurring…

May 24, 2026