Free events in San Francisco, CA

A Monday-night house and electronic music party centered on community, dancing, and real connections. DJs keep the energy high with house, techno, deep house, and tech house. Entry is complimentary all night, and a free RSVP guest list is available throughout the evening.

Queer Crush at Dogpatch Boulders now meets every fourth Thursday of the month. The evening begins with sign in and a casual warm up to connect with other participants, then moves into a welcome circle upstairs, followed by a focused climbing session and a relaxed social hour to close. This meetup is free for Touchstone members. Non-members can attend with a $20 day pass. First-time visitors to a Touchstone gym receive free entry, and gear rentals are provided at no cost. The facility has several steps at the entrance with a chair lift available. There is a wheelchair-accessible, single-stall, gender-neutral restroom. The bouldering area features thick pads that require a large step up. Fitness equipment is on the first floor. The yoga room is on the second floor and is only reachable by a flight of stairs. Transit options include the MUNI T line stop at 3rd Street and 23rd Street across the street and the 22nd Street Caltrain station about 0.4 miles away. Bike parking is available outside the gym, and both unmetered and metered street parking can be found nearby.

Excelsior Community Food Pantry offers free groceries to families facing food insecurity through a weekly, rain-or-shine distribution held entirely outdoors. Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis, and people of all ages are welcome, including children with supervision. Individuals and small groups can simply show up, while groups of about seven or more should arrange a date in advance by emailing foodpantry@missionbaycc.org. Arrive a little early for introductions and orientation. The pantry operates in the parking lot of the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, and drivers are asked to park on the street rather than in the facility lots. Dress for the weather. Those tracking service hours can bring a paper form to be signed by a Captain after clean-up, or use the pilot volunteer platform to record hours digitally.

The Human vs. AI Film Festival presents traditionally created and AI-generated short films on the same screen without revealing which is which. The format encourages audiences to respond to each piece on its own terms, with the chance that an AI-made film could move viewers more than one crafted by humans. Seating is first come, first served, and free tickets do not guarantee entry, so early arrival is recommended or opt for reserved tickets. The setting is distinctive as well, since the Delancey Street Screening Room seldom opens to the public. It has been reported that Robin Williams once screened footage there in private, and many people pass by without realizing it is there.