Things to do in San Francisco today

What is there to do in San Francisco today?

312 events are listed in the San Francisco area today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026. That includes 111 professional, 37 nightlife and 34 culture events. 113 are potentially free.

What is the best comedy show in San Francisco today?

Today's awesome comedy includes:

• Nori Reed, 8:00 PM, Punch Line San Francisco, Financial District. Heat 49
• Daniela Mora, 7:30 PM, Cobb's Comedy Club, North Beach. Heat 47
• Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy: Wed, Oct 14, 7:45 PM, Cheaper Than Therapy, Soma. Heat 43
• Golden Gate Comedy Night - SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club, Today, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue, various times, The Function SF: Comedy Club & Cocktail Lounge, Hayes Valley. Heat 38
• Open Mic at The San Jose Improv, 8:00 PM, San Jose Improv. Heat 17
• Lipstick Riot Comedy Night, Lower Haight SF, 8:00 PM, Noc Noc, Haight. Heat 15
• Nori Reed: Nori Is Present LIVE at Punch Line SF, 8:00 PM, Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco, Financial District. Heat 15
• Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy: Wed, Oct 14, Today, Tomorrow and Fri, 7:45 PM, Cheaper Than Therapy Comedy, Tenderloin.

All comedy in San Francisco over the next 30 days

What is the best live music concert in San Francisco today?

Exciting options for live music today:

• BRIT FLOYD TheBRIT FLOYD - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond, 7:30 PM, Fox Theater. Heat 88
• Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock), 8:30 PM, The Warfield, Tenderloin. Heat 80
• Dummy, 7:30 PM, The Chapel, Mission. Heat 74
• Brit Floyd, 6:30 PM, Fox Theater. Heat 68
• Sister Sadie, 7:00 PM, The Freight. Heat 59
• Juice, 8:00 PM, The Independent, Hayes Valley. Heat 59
• Josson Belluschi Jazz Band, 7:00 PM, The Hotel Utah Saloon. Heat 54
• Brit FloydBrit Floyd, 6:30 PM, Fox Theater Oakland. Heat 51

All live music in San Francisco over the next 30 days

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What is the best tech event in San Francisco today?

Tech events today:

• AI Tech Founders & Investors: Pitch & Connect I San Francisco, 6:00 PM, Obrien's Irish Pub. Heat 8
• AI Exceeding Expectations?, 8:00 AM, Yes SF Headquarters, Financial District. Heat 5
• The Future of AI in Sports, Games, Entertainment & Creator Economy, Today, Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue, various times, Fairmont San Francisco, Nob Hill.
• AI Safety Lab - Silicon Valley, 12:00 PM, Embarcadero Center, Financial District.
• 2: AI-Pitch Aramco, Mitsubishi El., Sony, Honda, TDK, BGV, Draper, Mayfield, 12:15 PM, Norton Rose Fulbright, Financial District.
• AI Tech & Startup Night — San Francisco, 6:00 PM, The Liberties, Mission.

All professional events in San Francisco over the next 30 days

What is the best event to learn AI and coding in San Francisco today?

AI and coding events today:

• AI Tech Founders & Investors: Pitch & Connect I San Francisco, 6:00 PM, Obrien's Irish Pub. Heat 8
• AI Exceeding Expectations?, 8:00 AM, Yes SF Headquarters, Financial District. Heat 5
• The Future of AI in Sports, Games, Entertainment & Creator Economy, Today, Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue, various times, Fairmont San Francisco, Nob Hill.
• AI Safety Lab - Silicon Valley, 12:00 PM, Embarcadero Center, Financial District.
• 2: AI-Pitch Aramco, Mitsubishi El., Sony, Honda, TDK, BGV, Draper, Mayfield, 12:15 PM, Norton Rose Fulbright, Financial District.
• AI Tech & Startup Night — San Francisco, 6:00 PM, The Liberties, Mission.

What is the best healthy activity in San Francisco today, with health-oriented people?

Ways to get healthy today, with people who care about it:

• The Science Scoop: Holly Ingraham, 6:00 PM, Genentech Hall, Potrero Hill. Heat 14
• Wednesday night yin, 1:00 AM, Seeking Peace Yoga, Soma. Heat 8
• Giddy up run, 6:00 PM, The Panhandle, Haight. Potentially free.
• HydraPak Night at Stonestown Run Club, 6:00 PM, Sports Basement Stonestown.
• The Feels SFThe Feels SF ed 21: an IRL singles experience, 6:30 PM, The Fold, Mission.
• Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion, 12:00 PM, Yerba Buena Gardens, Soma.
• Friends & Neighbors Walking Club, 8:00 AM, Allstar Donuts, Richmond.
• Gr8'tr U X Rafiki Run Club, 5:30 PM, Crane Cove Park, Dogpatch.

All Reset events in San Francisco over the next 30 days

What is the best way to meet people in San Francisco today?

Ways to meet people today:

• Mahjong Meetup, 3:00 PM, Ferry Plaza Farmers Market / Ferry Building Marketplace. Heat 18 Potentially free.
• Finance Networking Event in San Francisco, 6:30 PM, Iron Horse Cocktails, Soma.
• HydraPak Night at Stonestown Run Club, 6:00 PM, Sports Basement Stonestown.
• The Feels SF ed 21: an IRL singles experience, 6:30 PM, The Fold (formerly “The Laundry”).
• The Feels SFThe Feels SF ed 21: an IRL singles experience, 6:30 PM, The Fold, Mission.
• Mahjong Meetup, 3:00 PM, Ferry Building, Financial District.
• Mentor Walks San Francisco: Get guidance and grow your network, 7:00 AM, Ferry Building, Financial District.
• Friends & Neighbors Walking Club, 8:00 AM, Allstar Donuts, Richmond.

All Meet People events in San Francisco over the next 30 days

Where is the best place to go dancing salsa in San Francisco today?

This week's awesome salsa nights include:

• Salsa Night withSalsa Night with Live Band: Andy Y Su Orquesta Callao, Fri, 9:30 PM, Cigar Bar & Grill, Financial District. Heat 8
• Salsa Night withSalsa Night with Live Band: Edgardo & Candela, Sat, 9:30 PM, Cigar Bar & Grill, Financial District.
• Bachata Party with JAS Latin Dance, Tomorrow, 7:00 PM, Cigar Bar & Grill, Financial District.
• Mucha Salsa+, Sun, time not listed, Verdi Club.
• Salsa Crazy MondaysSalsa Crazy Mondays, Mon, 6:30 PM, Neck of the Woods.

Where is the best EDM in San Francisco today?

This week's awesome EDM nights include:

• ShelterSF DNB - 19-Year Anniversary, Tomorrow, 9:00 PM, Underground SF, Haight. Heat 65 Potentially free.
• Gorilla TGorilla T, Fri, 9:00 PM, DNA Lounge, Soma. Heat 40
• Feral Tendencies presents: MystyMoon, Sat, 9:30 PM, Underground SF, Haight. Heat 23
• Stamina presents Winslow, Sun, 10:00 PM, F8 1192 Folsom, Soma. Heat 21 Potentially free.
• Techno TuesdayTechno Tuesday, Tue, 9:30 PM, Make-Out Room, Mission. Heat 11
• Euphoria An EDMEuphoria: An EDM Tribute Party w/ Mikey Tan, Sat, 10:00 PM, Temple, Soma. Heat 10
• House Music Thursday - Black Lagoon Edition, Tomorrow, 7:00 PM, The Sea Star, Dogpatch. Heat 9
• Stamina Drum BassStamina Drum & Bass, Sun, 10:00 PM, F8sf, Soma. Heat 5

All nightlife in San Francisco over the next 30 days

Where is the best secret party in San Francisco today?

Today's nightlife lineup:

• Downtown 81 Mutant Disco Dance Party, 9:00 PM, The Knockout, Mission. Heat 64 Potentially free.
• Play-X-Land, time not listed, Cat Club. Heat 60
• Cowboy Beauty Queen + Duty Free + Flytrap, 8:00 PM, The Knockout, Mission. Heat 54
• Age of Sin, 8:00 PM, El Rio, Mission. Heat 51
• Lotería @ Nook Wine Bar, 7:00 PM, Nook, Nob Hill. Heat 26
• Rip Room, Quattracenta, Fog Lamp, 8:00 PM, Thee Stork Club. Heat 24
• The FINAL Mile Time Trial & 1 X 100 Mile SF HYPE EVENT!, 6:00 PM, Presidio Sports Basement (610 Old Mason Street). Heat 24
• Neck of theNeck of the Woods SF Open Mic Wednesdays, 7:30 PM, Neck of the Woods. Heat 20

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What are the best tours of San Francisco today?

This week's awesome tours include:

• Walk with Spirits: A Haunted Pub Crawl in San Francisco, Tomorrow, time not listed, Barbarossa Lounge. Heat 51
• Into the Rabbit Hole: Indoor Tour at The Gregangelo Museum, Tomorrow, time not listed, Gregangelo's Velocity Arts & Entertainment.
• Cultura y Comida: Mission District Food & Culture Tour, Tomorrow, Sat, Sun and Mon, 12:00 PM, 24th St Mission BART Plaza, Mission.
• Brucato Distillery Tour - October 16th, Fri, 3:00 PM, Brucato l Restaurant and Distillery, Mission.
• Walk with Spirits, A Haunted Pub Crawl, Fri, 6:30 PM, Barbarossa Lounge, Financial District.
• Free Tours of Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, Sat and Sun, 10:00 AM, Shipyard.
• Heath Ceramics Dinnerware Factory Tour - Sausalito, Sat and Sun, 11:00 AM, Heath Ceramics Sausalito.
• Heath Ceramics Tile Factory Tour - San Francisco, Sat, 11:00 AM, San Francisco Factory & Showroom, Mission.

What is fun and free to do in San Francisco today?

Today's potentially free fun:

• Downtown 81 Mutant Disco Dance Party, 9:00 PM, The Knockout, Mission. Heat 64 Potentially free.
• Mahjong Meetup, 3:00 PM, Ferry Plaza Farmers Market / Ferry Building Marketplace. Heat 18 Potentially free.
• Creative Co-Working at Decentered Studio, Today, Tomorrow, Mon and Tue, 8:00 AM, Decentered Studio, Soma. Potentially free.
• Giddy up run, 6:00 PM, The Panhandle, Haight. Potentially free.
• Midweek Musical Matinee: “Exile to Hollywood”, 1:00 PM, Osher Marin JCC. Potentially free.
• JEFF COTTON’s GIN JOINT w/ special guests (No Cover Charge!), 6:30 PM, Boom Boom Room. Potentially free.
• Wing & White Claw Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina, 4:30 PM, Underdogs Cantina, Soma. Potentially free.
• Blueprint: Finding Balance | SF, 6:00 PM, The Forum Social Club, Bayview. Potentially free.

All potentially free events in San Francisco over the next 30 days

What is the best free art class in San Francisco today?

At least 1 free art class today:

• Free Art Workshop: Hand Print Art, 2:00 PM, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Soma.

What is the best free dance event in San Francisco today?

This week's awesome free dance events include:

• Reggae Sunday : Riddim Up Reggae Dance Party!, Sun, 9:00 PM, The Knockout, Mission. Heat 32
• Release Dance Party, Fri, 9:00 PM, Question Mark Tavern, Soma.
• Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park - Free, Fri, 5:30 PM, Salesforce Park, Soma.
• Flowers, Fri, 9:00 PM, Ristorante Due Rose ( The Vista Bar).
• Banda Day Party: Banda, Perreo y Corridos at Providence SF, Sun, 4:00 PM, Providence Night Club, Nob Hill.

What is the best free reset and health and wellness event in San Francisco today?

At least 1 free reset event today, so here it is plus more later this week:

• Giddy up run, Today, 6:00 PM, The Panhandle, Haight.
• Track Workout, Tue, 6:30 PM, Piedmont High School.
• Yoga on the Paseo, Sat, 10:00 AM, N San Pedro St.
• FREE Yoga in the Park, Sun, 10:00 AM, Outpost Meadow.

What is the best free comedy show in San Francisco today?

This week's awesome free comedy shows include:

• Secret Guest List: Cobb's Free Comedy Nights (2026), Sun, 7:00 PM, Cobb's Comedy Club, North Beach.
• Comedy Show- Haight Laughsbury | Free | Monday's, Mon, 7:30 PM, oreillys pub, Haight.

What is the best free live music in San Francisco today?

At least 2 free live music shows today, so here they are plus more later this week:

• Midweek Musical Matinee: “Exile to Hollywood”, Today, 1:00 PM, Osher Marin JCC.
• JEFF COTTON’s GIN JOINT w/ special guests (No Cover Charge!), Today, 6:30 PM, Boom Boom Room.
• Chris Brown Edition | Playlist Saturdays at Providence San Francisco, Sat, 10:00 PM, Providence Night Club, Nob Hill. Heat 12
• Muddys Cuban Jazz, Tomorrow, 7:30 PM, Muddy Waters, Mission. Heat 9
• Open Mic Piano Bar Happy Hour, Mon, 5:30 PM, Martuni's, Hayes Valley. Heat 5
• Shakoor Hakeem LiveShakoor Hakeem Live Band, Tomorrow, 9:00 PM, Arcana, Mission.
• SFJAM: Free Community Jam Session: All Monk, Mon, 7:00 PM, Joe Henderson Lab.
• Free Bluegrass in San Francisco | Live Jam & Concert, Mon, 8:30 PM, Blondie's Bar, Mission.

What is the best free yoga or fitness class in San Francisco today?

At least 1 free yoga and fitness class today, so here it is plus more later this week:

• Giddy up run, Today, 6:00 PM, The Panhandle, Haight.
• Track Workout, Tue, 6:30 PM, Piedmont High School.
• Yoga on the Paseo, Sat, 10:00 AM, N San Pedro St.
• FREE Yoga in the Park, Sun, 10:00 AM, Outpost Meadow.

What is the best free event to meet people in San Francisco today?

At least 1 free way to meet people today, so here it is plus more later this week:

• Mahjong Meetup, Today, 3:00 PM, Ferry Plaza Farmers Market / Ferry Building Marketplace. Heat 18
• Trivia Night at Mission Bowling Club, Fri, 7:00 PM, Mission Bowling Club, Mission. Heat 17
• Singles Mingle @ Bar and Bean in San Francisco 30&UP FREE ENTRY!, Sat, 7:00 PM, Bar & Bean fusion, Hayes Valley.

What is the best free family activity in San Francisco today?

This week's awesome free family activities include:

• Brava! Block Party, Sat, 11:00 AM, Brava Theater Center.
• United NationsUnited Nations Association Film Festival | Free UNAFF & Kids Program, Sat, 1:00 PM, Mitchell Park Community Center.

What is the best free museum or culture event in San Francisco today?

This week's awesome free culture events include:

• Fairfax Irish FestivalFairfax Irish Festival of Music and Dance, Fri, 8:00 PM, Fairfax Irish Festival.
• United NationsUnited Nations Association Film Festival | Free UNAFF & Kids Program, Sat, 1:00 PM, Mitchell Park Community Center.

What can families do in San Francisco today?

At least 1 family activity today, so here it is plus more later this week:

• Lotería @ Nook Wine Bar, Today, 7:00 PM, Nook, Nob Hill. Heat 26
• Radiohead - Kid A : LISTEN | Envelop SF (7pm), Mon, 7:00 PM, Envelop SF. Heat 19
• BATS Improv presents: Trick or Treat 10/17/26 & 10/24/26 [SHO], Sat, 8:00 PM, BATS Bayfront Theatre, Marina. Heat 18
• HOWL-O-WEEN SF Pup Crawl!, Sat, 11:30 AM, Thorough Bread and Pastry, Castro. Heat 16
• Bay Area ScienceBay Area Science Festival 2026, Sat, 11:00 AM, Koret Quad - UCSF Mission Bay Campus, Mission Bay. Heat 13
• Berkeley Bird FestivalBerkeley Bird Festival, Sun, 12:00 PM, David Brower Center. Heat 9
• Fall Family Festival, Sat, 4:00 PM, Fulton Plaza, Hayes Valley. Heat 5
• Shipyard Open Studios - Fall 2026, Sat, time not listed, Hunters Point Shipyard.

All Families events in San Francisco over the next 30 days

What is free to do for a date night in San Francisco today?

Today's free Night Out options (caveat emptor):

• Downtown 81 Mutant Disco Dance Party, 9:00 PM, The Knockout, Mission. Heat 64 Potentially free.
• JEFF COTTON’s GIN JOINT w/ special guests (No Cover Charge!), 6:30 PM, Boom Boom Room. Potentially free.
• Takeover Wednesdays: Industry Night – DJ Mr. 45 - October 14, 2026, 7:00 PM, Cigar Bar & Grill, North Beach. Potentially free.

Where in San Francisco are today's events?

Soma has 54 events listed today and Financial District has 34. Mission has 22, Tenderloin has 8 and Haight has 6.

Around town today:

Area	Listed today	Event with the highest heat signal
Soma	54	Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy: Wed, Oct 14, 7:45 PM, Cheaper Than Therapy, Soma. Heat 43
Financial District	34	Nori Reed, 8:00 PM, Punch Line San Francisco, Financial District. Heat 49
Mission	22	Dummy, 7:30 PM, The Chapel, Mission. Heat 74
Tenderloin	8	Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock), 8:30 PM, The Warfield, Tenderloin. Heat 80
Haight	6	Lipstick Riot Comedy Night, Lower Haight SF, 8:00 PM, Noc Noc, Haight. Heat 15