Things to Do in San Francisco | Eventbrite (2024)

Embark on this two-mile walking tour that takes you up (and down) some of the city's most iconic stairways. You'll scale the steps, soak in views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and explore San Francisco's steep terrain.

Find a spot for your mat on the Grace Cathedral's famous indoor labyrinth, and enjoy the amazing architecture from different angles during this weekly yoga class, set to live music that rings throughout the church.

Sharpen up on your kitchen basics with the experts at terrific local knife shop Bernal Cutlery, offering a safe, hands-on, and informative overview of proper chopping technique.

Dive into the surprisingly spooky underbelly of an area known more for its free love than its serial killers. True crime aficionado Eric Curry guides you to spots like Charles Manson's house and a sidewalk made of tombstones.

You haven't explored the final frontier until you've done it in a glittering spaceship filled with drag kings, taking on some of the seminal sci-fi show's famous episodes and characters with cosmic aplomb.

For 10 years, underground "magic speakeasy" the Magic Patio has wowed crowds with inexplicable sights and feats. Creators Andrew Evans and Naomi Aeva revisit some of their favorite tricks and premiere new illusions in their latest show.

The Endgames comedy improv troupe pushes it to the limit with this show, inspired by San Francisco beat poets and Chicago's experimental theater scene. If you enjoy anything-goes comedy that goes to unexpected places, you're in for a treat.

Otters, seals, and more adorable creatures await during this 45-minute tour of the legendary sea animal rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation facility, which has helped hundreds of water-dwellers survive.

Heath Ceramics is synonymous with Bay Area arts and crafts, producing stunning tiles and dinnerware since 1948. This full factory tour provides a rare peek into the manufacturing process.

"Part bar-hop, part ghost tour," this haunted pub crawl balances booze with boos. A guide will take participants to Gold Rush-era haunts, tell tales of Barbary Coast specters, and accompany guests to modern-day watering holes that have no shortage of spirits.

Are we really ready for "SF's first AI-powered stand-up comedy show"? Find out, as comedians are pitted against jokes written by ChatGPT artificial intelligence in a laugh riot that just might result in a rare win for humanity.

The only thing better than learning to skate from D. Miles, Jr. — San Francisco's Skate Godfather himself — is learning in an old church that's been converted into a (socially distanced, masked) roller rink!

Dive deep into the history of this radical Black community group that has defined Bay Area resistance for more than five decades, in this educational walking tour led by Panther members themselves.

Mr. Bing's is one of the low-key best co*cktail bars in SF. The joint's been around for decades — even Anthony Bourdain loved it — but the laughs will be anything nut dated as it hosts a roster of stand-ups from Comedy Central and beyond.

The French DJ and producer has an orchestral background — check out the videos online of him conducting — that he uses to infuse his electronic sound with welcome complexity and multiphonic uplift.

The cavernous Hibernia Building in downtown San Francisco transforms into a mysterious and witchy electronic music experience, complete with a sound bath, tea gathering, and a dark ritual dance party into the night.

If you aren't done dancing after the huge music festival in Golden Gate Park, head to the Monarch Club for some more bangers from this Detroit techno favorite, full of warm vibes and great tunes.

Chef Kaz Matsune of the Breakthrough Sushi collective guides guests thorough knife handling skills, sushi rice preparation, and where to find ingredients for the freshest rainbow roll. After you're done learning, you'll eat!

Cosplay contests, show screenings, panel discussions, must-have merch, and original art help you lose yourself in the colorful world of Japanese animation, from fierce warriors to kawaii mascots.

Food is the international love language, and the FoodieLand Night Market, taking its cue from the traditional after-dark community gatherings in Asia, embraces you with flavors and crafts from around the world.

San Francisco has rightly earned its place as one of the most beautiful cities in the U.S., not least for its gorgeous Victorian houses. Come for this tour's history and sights, and stay for the full moon rising afterward.

Music City Rock 'n Roll Museum in downtown SF celebrates a major anniversary of this seminal hippie moment that helped change music forever, with live performances, memorabilia displays, and co*cktails.

Beloved plant store The Mellow Haight transforms into an intimate music venue twice every month, hosting live performances among its lush array of greenery. Guests can BYOB, listen to some tunes, and enjoy 15% off of purchases made during the event.

Summer music festival season is upon us — it's time to don your own unique floral creations and stand out in the crowd. No experience or supplies are necessary for this workshop at Mannequin Madness Craft Center.

Beloved improv troupe the SF Neo-Futurists return as part of the 2024 Fringe Festival, performing their infamously hilarious "30 original plays in 60 minutes" show in an intimate setting.

Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian and content creator makes hilarious hay of astrological signs, contemporary life as a gay person, and an ill-fated stint as a model in his 20s.

Immerse yourself in the ambient sounds of musicians Egemen Sanli, Phoenix Song, Sam Jackson, and special guest musician Destani Wolf as they take over the cathedral's sacred space for a soul-cleansing experience.

Stroll through 20,000 square feet of sneaker and apparel vendors showing out the latest styles. Plus, enjoy music, food, and fashions galore while you get your (new) kicks.

Level up your sourdough skills in this hands-on class, where you'll discuss how to feed and maintain a starter before using one to bake a sourdough flatbread. You'll go home with a starter and the knowledge needed to bake sourdough bread or pizza.

Goth music and bowling — they're an unlikely pairing, but this party should melt even the darkest hearts. DJs Tom Axe, Zlaya, Polly Eurethane, and Starr Noir set an eerie mood at the hip Mission Bowling Club.

The skilled co*cktail jockeys at Elixir, SF's oldest drinking establishment, pour out all their knowledge, serving up the tools, terminology, and techniques for perfect drinks.

The 25th installment of this celebration of all things weird, whacky, and otherwise perfectly San Francisco arrives on May 4th — so of course it's going to add a "Star Wars" theme to the usual Burning Man, underground rave, wild art vibes.

Billy Bragg celebrates 40 years since his first album, "Life’s A Riot with Spy vs Spy," with a new retrospective release, "The Roaring Forty," that serves as a great entry point to the legendary British folk singer and political activist's career. Brush up before this show in SF.

The annual explosion of hometown creativity and innovation known as the Maker Faire has been dazzling the Bay Area for almost two decades. Enjoy interactive exhibits, technological art, and family fun.