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Weekend Planner: Oct 4th, 2024


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Happy Friday Everyone! You've worked hard all week, and now it's time to have fun! Getting out and enjoying the beautiful Bay Area, as well as enjoying the company of friends old and new, is great for your mental health. So check out some of our favorite events from around the Bay that you can attend this weekend!

Click on any of the event titles for a link to the event.


 

Friday, October 4th

 

Taco Tour!

Mission Street, San Francisco

12 PM Ages: All

$17.85


Join us for a delicious adventure in the Mission District! National Taco Day is Friday. October 4, 2024 and what better way than with a taste of the City’s most iconic taquerias.


Each registered guest will receive 5 tickets to redeem for tacos at any participating taqueria. Tacos will be street-style portions and options are limited to the “Taco Tour Menu” of the event.


You can purchase additional taco tickets at the Taco Tour starting point: La Corneta at 2731 Mission Street. $15 for 5 tickets on the day of the Taco Tour.

Participating Restaurants Include:

  • La Corneta

  • Taqueria San Jose

  • Taqueria Cancun

  • El Farolito

  • El Rey Taquiza

  • Cafe de Olla

  • Al carajo

  • Vallarta

  • Tacos del barrio

  • …and more!


(Full Participating Restaurant Map Directory Coming Soon!)

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


 

Friday Nights at OMCA

Oakland Museum of California, Oakland

5 PM, Ages: All

Free



Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage for $10.


Friday Nights at OMCA are back and ready to kick off the season in style on April 5, 2024.


Gather with family, friends, and community every Friday at 5 pm for free live music and hands-on activities, Off the Grid food trucks, and late night access to our galleries and special exhibitions, with a Museum ticket.


Bring your own or grab dinner from any one of the 8 Off the Grid food trucks on 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets. Beer, wine, mixed and non-alcoholic drinks are available for sale. After grabbing a meal from a wide and weekly changing menu of culinary creations, head to the OMCA Garden where you’ll find picnic tables and blankets to enjoy your local eats. Play lawn and table games, enjoy weekly rotating Museum programming, and create new memories at one of the Town’s most treasured spaces right in the heart of Oakland.


 

Saturday, October 5th

 

Oktoberfest Oakland

Dimond District, Oakland

11 AM, Ages: All

Free


Oaktoberfest returns in its full Bavarian glory with outdoor dining, drinking, and entertainment with free entry for the whole family. Don’t miss the 7-block street festival with live German music, traditional German food options, hundreds of vendors, 5 stages of live music, a Bavarian Dining Hall, and the Bay Area’s best craft beers.


DATES & TIMES:Sat., October 5 (11am-7pm) and Sun., October 6 (10am-5pm)


LOCATION:Oakland’s Dimond District at the intersection of Fruitvale Ave. & MacArthur Blvd.


PRICING:Admission is FREE. Beverage package purchase options are available. Each year, the unlimited 6oz tasting is popular. See all of the drink packages for 2024.


 

Harvest Fest

Salesforce Park, San Francisco

4 PM, Ages: All

Free


Grab your cowboy hat and mosey down to TJPA’s Salesforce Park for a downtown hoedown like no other! 🤠 From 4 to 7 p.m. this Saturday, 10/5, enjoy free activities like square dancing featuring John Barleycorn and dance caller Connor McGuire, a mini-pumpkin patch, fall photo ops, pumpkin decorating, and more! Don’t forget to complete the Harvest Fest experience with seasonal brews from Barebottle Brewing Company 🍂


Event Highlights:

  • Square Dancing: Featuring John Barleycorn and dance caller Connor McGuire at the Main Plaza

  • Seasonal Brews at Barebottle Brewing Co.

  • Fall Photo Ops at the Main Plaza  & Central Lawn

  • Mini-Pumpkin Patch at the Central Lawn, first come, first-served while supplies last

  • Pumpkin Decorating at the Central Lawn


 

Sunday, October 6th

 

49ers Watch Party

The Function, San Francisco

1:05 PM, Ages: 21+

Free


Watch the 49ers every week with discounted drinks (until 6:30p) at The Function – one of SF’s newest bars at the bar or in their comfy upstairs lounge


Experience the game like never before in the heart of San Francisco! With TVs throughout the bar, including downstairs at the main bar and our comfy upstairs lounge, you won’t miss a second of the action. Game sound ON so you can cheer along with fellow fans.


Why Watch at The Function?

  • TVs on both levels, so you never miss a play.

  • Comfy lounge seating with couches to relax while you watch.

  • Craft cocktails and great beers on tap.

  • A lively, fun atmosphere for die-hard 49ers fans!

  • Exclusive $12 “Hot Spot Special” (Beer/Shot/Lotto Scratcher) – $11 during happy hour!


Bring your crew, grab a drink, and let’s root for the 49ers together every week! Whether you’re looking to enjoy the game with friends or make new ones, The Function is the place to be.

 
Cheaper Than Therapy Comedy Festival

533 Sutter, San Francisco

8 PM, Ages: 18+

$25


San Francisco stand-up comedy every Wed @8pm, Thu @8pm, Fri-Sat @8 & 10pm, and Sun @8pm. No drink minimum.


Cheaper Than Therapy offers a healthy dose of live stand-up comedy every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, year-round. Located in San Francisco's historic Shelton Theater in the heart of Union Square, Cheaper Than Therapy is convenient to get to, whether you live in the Bay Area or are just visiting.


Check out our reviews on Yelp, Google, and Facebook.


About the show


Each show features five to six hand-picked, experienced comedians and an occasional guest drop-in.


Please arrive at the theater by 7:45pm to check in with the box office. The bar opens at 7pm, and the show starts at 8pm. Last seating is at 8:20pm.


The theater has a full bar with no drink minimum. Come early for craft drinks and great seats!


The show always ends by 9:30pm. For a list of restaurant recommendations in the area, please visit our website.


We encourage everyone 21+ to party with us at the Shelton Theater bar.


Frequently asked questions


Is there an age requirement?

The show is for mature audience members of 18+ only.

Is there a drink minimum?

No, there is no drink minimum.

What if I'm late?

This is a live show, and we want everyone to have a great time. As a courtesy to the performers and audience, we will not seat those who arrive after 8:20pm. If you are unable to make it by this time, please let us know. We would be happy to transfer your tickets to a future date.

Is there parking available?

There is no parking at the theater, but there are many public parking garages close by. See your options on Parkopedia.

If the event is sold out, will you have tickets at the door?

We often sell out, so please buy your tickets in advance. If the event is sold out online, we will not have any extra tickets to sell at the door. In that case, please get tickets to the next show!

If I can't make it to the show anymore, will the fees be refunded?

Unfortunately, Eventbrite does not refund any fees, so only the base ticket price is refunded. However, we're happy to transfer your tickets to a future show of your choice instead. Just email us at info@cttcomedy.com let us know that you can no longer make it and want to transfer your tickets. Once you've decided on a date that works better for you, email us again at least 48 hours in advance of the show, and we'll confirm your tickets.


More information


For more information, please visit our website.


Still have questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions? Feel free to email or call us at (415) 506-8474 anytime. We'd love to hear from you!


Cheaper Than Therapy is presented by CTT Comedy and Shelton Theater.

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