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Things to do inSan Francisco, CA

Real Local Buzz from San Francisco venues — recurring weekly finds plus upcoming events, with direct source links so you can confirm the latest details.

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Events & activities around San Francisco

A focused snapshot of what is worth checking out — recurring trivia, karaoke, open mics, game nights, live music, comedy, and other local finds.

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Comedy & MoreWeekly

Weekly Friday Detour Disco dance night, 9:30 PM-late.

The Detour

Every Friday

9:30 PM

Castro / Upper Market

Things to do inSan Francisco, CA

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Events & activities around San Francisco

Weekly Friday Detour Disco dance night, 9:30 PM-late.

Weekly Sunday live music at El Lopo, 2-5 PM.

Every Monday Killer Queen league night and casual arcade play beginning at 7:30 PM.

Every Monday the San Francisco Invitational Jam from 9 PM to 1 AM.

Every Monday Motown on Mondays DJ dance party, 7 PM–1:30 AM. Venue doors close at 2 AM.

Every Tuesday Decentered Open Mic for music, poetry and performance, 7-10 PM.

Weekly Tuesday karaoke with Lauren Yellow. Current event details list 9:30 PM–12:30 AM; promotional flyer says 9 PM, so confirm arrival time with venue.

Weekly Tuesday DJ Purple karaoke, 9 PM-1 AM.

San Francisco food specials

Every Wednesday 50-cent wing specials; hours not specified.

Daily bar-area happy hour: $10 calamari, spaghetti and meatballs, or Margherita/pepperoni pizzetta; $8 cacio e pepe fries. A 5% employee-benefits surcharge applies.

Weekday afternoon Fisherman's Special at the bar: $25 spicy fried chicken sandwich or double cheeseburger with a glass of Firestone Walker 805 or wine; holidays excluded.

Tuesday-Friday happy hour: $6 yuca frita or toston and $8 chicken wings or Cubano; 5% employee-benefits surcharge applies.

Burger + Beer Monday: $15 burger and beer; add a side for $4.

Taco Tuesday happy hour: two street tacos for $6; $7 margarita also offered.

Every Tuesday Taco and Tequila specials: $1.50 tacos, $4 Mexican beers; hours not specified.

Taco Tuesday all day during Tuesday service: $6 tacos and $10 margaritas.

Wing Wednesday during happy hour: $1 jumbo wings, 10-piece minimum, dine-in only.

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