These 258 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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July 3 at 4:30pm
de Young Museum · Golden Gate Park • Free
Flash a Bay Area ID on Saturdays and the de Young's permanent galleries are yours for free. Wander from O'Keeffe to Oceanic masks, then cap it off with skyline views from the tower.
July 4 at 6pm
Market Street & Noe Street · Duboce Triangle • Free
A monthly street fair where the Castro's queer creativity takes over the corner of Market & Noe. Browse local LGBTQ artists, catch drag performances and live music, and bring the whole family: it's free.
Sun, Jul 4 · 11:00 AM
Market Street & Noe Street · Duboce Triangle • Free
The Castro's front yard turns into a free open-air art party every first Sunday. Browse LGBTQ artists' work, catch drag performances and live music, and bring the kids along.
Sun, Jul 4 · 11:00 AM
Market St & Noe St · Duboce Triangle • Free
The Castro Art Mart turns Market & Noe into a monthly celebration of queer creativity. Browse art from LGBTQ makers, catch live music, and stick around for drag performances that bring the neighborhood's spirit center stage.
July 4 at 8pm
6th Avenue Skate Park · Golden Gate Park • Free
Lace up and glide through Golden Gate Park as The Godfather of Skate spins funky grooves at this free outdoor roller disco. All ages and skill levels are welcome to roll, boogie, and soak up the unabashed joy.
July 4 at 6pm
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco's longest-running swing dance party unfolds under open skies every Sunday. Free beginner lessons, live jazz and blues, and dancers of all levels twirling on car-free Golden Gate Park pavement.
Sun, Jul 4 · 6:00 PM
Beauty Bar · Mission District • $$
Dubbed "the biggest little Sunday night in the city," HERMOSA takes over Beauty Bar weekly with resident DJs Kat Jabba and JR. Expect great cocktails, a packed dance floor, and zero cover.
Sun, Jul 4 · 11:00 AM
Golden Gate Park · Inner Sunset
Since 1996, this free Sunday swing dance party has brought jazz, blues, and Lindy Hoppers of all levels to Golden Gate Park. Free beginner lesson at noon, then dance 'til 2pm.
July 4 at 4am
The Spotlight Comedy (Secret Comedy Show) · Union Square • Free
SF's only weekly Desi comedy night takes over a secret venue near BART, with top Bay Area comics of South Asian descent cracking wise every Saturday. Free entry, big laughs.
Sat, Jul 3 · 9:00 PM
447 Minna St · SoMa
Thirty tiny plays, one ticking clock, zero fourth wall. The SF Neo-Futurists sprint through an ever-changing lineup of personal, political, and wildly funny mini-plays, and the audience calls the order.
Sat, Jul 3 · 9:00 PM
West SoMa • $16
Thirty tiny plays, one frantic hour, zero intermission. The San Francisco Neo-Futurists sprint through a wild grab bag of scenes that range from hilarious to heartbreaking, and you never know what's next.
July 4 at 3am
Moe Greens Dispensary & Lounge · Civic Center • Free
The only comedy show in San Francisco where you can legally light up during the set. HellaFunny brings local stand-ups to Moe Greens' sleek cannabis lounge every Saturday night.
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Sat, Jul 3 · 4:00 PM
The Thinker · Outer Richmond
Sat, Jul 3 · 7:00 PM
The Function · Civic Center
Free
Sat, Jul 3 · 7:30 PM
Bird & Beckett Books & Records · Glen Park
$10-$20
Sat, Jul 3 · 9:00 PM
SPIN San Francisco · South of Market
$$
Sat, Jul 3 · 7:45 PM
Shelton Theater · Union Square
Sat, Jul 3 · 9:00 PM
Endgames Improv · Mission District
$21.49
Sat, Jul 3 · 7:00 PM
The Function · Civic Center
Free
Sat, Jul 3 · 6:00 PM
High Horse · North Beach
Sat, Jul 3 · 7:00 PM
The Cigar Bar & Grill · North Beach
$20
Sat, Jul 3 · 8:00 PM
Moe Greens Dispensary & Lounge · Civic Center
Free
Sat, Jul 3 · 8:00 PM
SFAC Main Gallery · Fillmore District
Sat, Jul 3 · 9:00 PM
Hayes Valley
$16
Sat, Jul 3 · 5:00 PM
Bosco · West SoMa
$$$$
Sat, Jul 3 · 5:30 PM
Merchant Roots · West SoMa
$$$$
Sat, Jul 3 · 9:00 PM
San Francisco Magic Theater @ the Marrakech · Tenderloin
$10-$25
Sat, Jul 3 · 9:45 PM
Shelton Theater · Union Square
$25
Sat, Jul 3 · 7:00 PM
Cobb's Comedy Club · Russian Hill
$0-$100
Sat, Jul 3 · 9:00 PM
447 Minna St · SoMa
$16
Sat, Jul 3 · 9:00 PM
Endgames Improv · Mission District
Sat, Jul 3 · 7:00 PM
Union Square · Union Square
Sat, Jul 3 · 4:30 PM
Tataki Sushi and Sake Bar · Lower Pacific Heights
$$
Sat, Jul 3 · 7:00 PM
The Function · Civic Center
$0-$35
Sat, Jul 3 · 7:00 PM
TONGA ROOM & HURRICANE BAR · Nob Hill
$$$
Sat, Jul 3 · 8:00 PM
Shelton Theater · Union Square
Sat, Jul 3 · 8:00 PM
Moe Greens Dispensary & Lounge · Civic Center
Free
Sat, Jul 3 · 9:00 PM
SoMa
$16
Sat, Jul 3 · 8:00 PM
ZOË Cocktail Bar & Bites · Transbay
$$
Sat, Jul 3 · 8:00 PM
Moe Greens Dispensary & Lounge · Civic Center
Sat, Jul 3 · 7:00 PM
Papito Hayes · Hayes Valley
$20
Sat, Jul 3 · 9:00 PM
The San Francisco Neo-Futurists · West SoMa
$16
Sat, Jul 3 · 4:00 PM
United Irish Cultural Center · Parkside
Sat, Jul 3 · 8:00 PM
Mr Bing's · Chinatown
$
Sat, Jul 3 · 7:00 PM
Tenderloin Museum · Tenderloin
Sun, Jul 4 · 11:00 AM
Golden Gate Park · Outer Richmond
Free
Sun, Jul 4 · 9:45 AM
Another Cafe · Lower Nob Hill
Free
Sat, Jul 3 · 12:30 PM
Beaux · Duboce Triangle
$$
Sun, Jul 4 · 10:00 AM
The San Francisco Mint · Union Square
Free
Sun, Jul 4 · 9:45 AM
Another Cafe · Lower Nob Hill
Free
Sun, Jul 4 · 10:00 AM
Manny’s · Mission District
Free
Sun, Jul 4 · 11:00 AM
San Francisco Proper Hotel · Tenderloin
Sat, Jul 3 · 9:00 AM
Fort Mason Center · Marina District
Sat, Jul 3 · 9:00 AM
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture · Fort Mason
Free
Sun, Jul 4 · 3:00 PM
San Francisco Eagle Bar · SoMa
$$
Sun, Jul 4 · 10:00 AM
Manny’s · Mission District
Free
Sun, Jul 4 · 6:00 AM
Monroe SF · North Beach
$$
Sun, Jul 4 · 10:00 AM
Rae Studios | San Francisco Dance & Fitness Studio · Union Square
Sun, Jul 4 · 10:00 AM
Rae Studios | San Francisco Dance & Fitness Studio · Union Square
Sun, Jul 4 · 11:00 AM
Golden Gate Park · SF
Free
Sun, Jul 4 · 9:30 AM
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture · Fort Mason
Free
Sun, Jul 4 · 9:00 PM
Madrone Art Bar · Alamo Square
Free
Sun, Jul 4 · 7:00 AM
UN Plaza · Civic Center
New Conservatory Theatre Center is worth checking for intimate productions and queer stories. For an evening built around dancing, look at the programme at Madrone Art Bar. Pick the production or music first; the room is only half the decision.
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