Things to do in San Francisco tonight

What is there to do in San Francisco tonight?

175 events are listed in the San Francisco area tonight, Wednesday, October 14, 2026. That includes 64 professional, 29 live music and 23 culture events. 75 are potentially free.

What is the best comedy show in San Francisco tonight?

Tonight'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, Tonight, 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
• Art Reflects LifeArt Reflects Life: Mutations, Variations, and Improvisation, 2:00 AM, Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall.

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

Exciting options for live music tonight:

• 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

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What is the best tech event in San Francisco tonight?

At least 2 tech events tonight, so here they are plus more later this week:

• AI Tech Founders & Investors: Pitch & Connect I San Francisco, Tonight, 6:00 PM, Obrien's Irish Pub. Heat 8
• AI Tech & Startup Night — San Francisco, Tonight, 6:00 PM, The Liberties, Mission.
• Customized AI Foresight for Your Corporate Innovation Team, Fri, 12:00 PM, Moscone Center, Soma. Heat 17
• San Francisco AI Innovation & Startup Networking 2026, Tomorrow, 10:00 AM, First Market Tower, Financial District.
• SF Tech Startups, Investors, Experts Networking & Pitch Event, Tue, 7:00 PM, Hawthorn SF Nightclub and Lounge, Soma.
• Autotech Demo Day, Tomorrow, 1:00 PM, SRI Parc Campus.
• The Future of AI in Sports, Games, Entertainment & Creator Economy, Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue, 2:00 PM, Fairmont San Francisco, Nob Hill.
• 3: DeepTech+AI+Health+Energy+Mobility–Pitch to Bosch,Niterra,Lightspeed etc, Tomorrow, 12:30 PM, SF Planning Counter at Permit Center, Hayes Valley.

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

At least 2 AI and coding events tonight, so here they are plus more later this week:

• AI Tech Founders & Investors: Pitch & Connect I San Francisco, Tonight, 6:00 PM, Obrien's Irish Pub. Heat 8
• AI Tech & Startup Night — San Francisco, Tonight, 6:00 PM, The Liberties, Mission.
• Customized AI Foresight for Your Corporate Innovation Team, Fri, 12:00 PM, Moscone Center, Soma. Heat 17
• San Francisco AI Innovation & Startup Networking 2026, Tomorrow, 10:00 AM, First Market Tower, Financial District.
• SF Tech Startups, Investors, Experts Networking & Pitch Event, Tue, 7:00 PM, Hawthorn SF Nightclub and Lounge, Soma.
• Autotech Demo Day, Tomorrow, 1:00 PM, SRI Parc Campus.
• The Future of AI in Sports, Games, Entertainment & Creator Economy, Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue, 2:00 PM, Fairmont San Francisco, Nob Hill.
• 3: DeepTech+AI+Health+Energy+Mobility–Pitch to Bosch,Niterra,Lightspeed etc, Tomorrow, 12:30 PM, SF Planning Counter at Permit Center, Hayes Valley.

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

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

• 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.
• Gr8'tr U X Rafiki Run Club, 5:30 PM, Crane Cove Park, Dogpatch.

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

Ways to meet people tonight:

• 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.
• Gr8'tr U X Rafiki Run Club, 5:30 PM, Crane Cove Park, Dogpatch.
• AI Startup Pitch & Investor Networking I San Francisco, 6:00 PM, Obrien's Irish Pub.
• Investor Connect: Pitch & Networking — San Francisco, 6:00 PM, The Liberties, Mission.

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

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 tonight?

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

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Where is the best secret party in San Francisco tonight?

Tonight's nightlife lineup:

• Downtown 81 Mutant Disco Dance Party, 9:00 PM, The Knockout, Mission. Heat 64 Potentially free.
• 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
• Open Mic Night ft. Electricfiers, 6:30 PM, Hopmonk Tavern - Novato. Heat 17

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What are the best tours of San Francisco tonight?

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 tonight?

Tonight's potentially free fun:

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

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

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 tonight?

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

• Giddy up run, Tonight, 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 tonight?

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 tonight?

At least 1 free live music show tonight, so here it is plus more later this week:

• JEFF COTTON’s GIN JOINT w/ special guests (No Cover Charge!), Tonight, 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 tonight?

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

• Giddy up run, Tonight, 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 tonight?

This week's awesome free ways to meet people include:

• 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 tonight?

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 tonight?

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

Tonight'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 tonight's events?

Soma has 28 events listed tonight and Mission has 21. Financial District has 14, Tenderloin has 7 and Haight has 6.

Around town tonight:

Area	Listed tonight	Event with the highest heat signal
Soma	28	Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy: Wed, Oct 14, 7:45 PM, Cheaper Than Therapy, Soma. Heat 43
Mission	21	Dummy, 7:30 PM, The Chapel, Mission. Heat 74
Financial District	14	Nori Reed, 8:00 PM, Punch Line San Francisco, Financial District. Heat 49
Tenderloin	7	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