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, March 1st
The Rare Barrel, Berkeley
6 PM, Ages: 21+
$5
QUEER FIRST FRIDAYS at Cellarmaker Brewing in BERKELEY!
We are SO EXCITED to bring you back to our favorite place, but with a new name! If you went to QFF during 2022 at The Rare Barrel in Berkeley, then you're gonna feel right at home. Same venue and all the outdoor earlier hour vibes that you miss - but with the AMAZING crew of Cellarmaker Brewing, BERKELEY!
📍940 Parker Street - Berkeley (in between 8th & 9th Street) NOT Oakland
⌚️Event is from 6pm - 11:30pm, music stops at 11pm
🎤 Hosted by: Sir JoQ
💄Performance by: Margo!
🥁 DJ's: Ignacia // DJ Kream🍽️ Food: in house food served by Cellarmaker
Community Guidelines
We strive to create an intentionally queer safe space. Please respect those whom this event is intended for.
Consent: Look for the presence of a “yes” rather than the absence of a “no". And remember, anyone can change their mind at any time.
Pronouns: Please ask for pronouns when meeting someone new! As a default, us gender neutral pronouns when interacting with staff and new people you meet.
NO homophobia. NO racism. NO sexism. NO xenophobia. NO transphobia. NO ableism. NO intolerance. NO discrimination of any kind! NO exceptions!
If you have any comments/questions/concerns and/or someone is making you feel uncomfortable or unsafe - or you are witnessing someone else uncomfortable or unsafe - please SPEAK UP! If you see something, say something!
⚠️ Venue is ADA accessible and the bathrooms are gender neutral ⚠️
The Church of Eight Wheels, San Francisco
5 PM, Ages: All
$10
Fridays are always a great time to go roller skating. This is a session where kids and families skate along with anyone that's in the mode to get their skate groove on early!!! Please skate safely. All participants must please follow the direction of the rink personnel.
Skate Rental are available for $5.00, but not included with the purchase of your ticket.
NO REFUNDS!!! Attendees are NOT allowed to transfer their registration between this event and another event. Be sure you are selecting the proper date and time you want to skate.
To speed up the process at the door please have your scan codes ready to scan. Ticket scan codes can be found at the bottom of your confirmation email with tickets attached. Thank you everyone for being patient and understanding while we try to adapt to our new system.
Saturday, March 2nd
Ecclectic Box, San Francisco
9:30 PM, Ages: All
$20
A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with five sober comedians. What could go wrong?!
Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that’ll kick your weekend into overdrive. Come see what the SF Chronicle, CBS, LA Times, SF Weekly, SFGate, Thrillist, and TimeOut have all been talking about.
Door opens at 9:30pm, show starts at 10:00pm
T ickets are $25 at the door
Limited ticket availability at the door.
24-hour notice required for cancelations. Late cancelations may be transferred to another show date of your choosing. Seating is first come, first serve. Parties later than 15-20 minutes may have their tickets sold at the door.
Event is all ages but we can't guarantee the comedy will be kid friendly.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more information: @drunktheatrecompany
Grand Lake Farmer's Market, San Francisco
10 AM, Ages: All
Free
Farmers Market Gathering: Let's Cook Together!
Join us Saturday, March 2nd from 10 am -1 pm for a delightful Farmers Market Meet Up at Grand Lake Farmers Market where we'll explore the beauty of local, seasonal produce. Together, we'll embark on a shopping adventure at the Grand Lake Theatre Farmers Market at 10 am to select fresh ingredients for an exciting potluck at the park. After we've gathered the ingredients for our group share, we'll continue our day with a small picnic where we'll discuss our farmer's market picks and quick recipes. Come join us in celebrating the abundance of local flavors and the joy of communal cooking. Let's make this a memorable experience together!
Sunday, March 3rd
The Whiskey Library, Oakland
6 PM, Ages: 21+
$65
Would you like to experience the finest expression of Scotch whisky produced today? Would you like to expand your knowledge of Scotch and the many styles and flavours that make up quality whisky?
Join The Scotch Malt Whisky Society for a rare single malt Scotch whisky tasting experience at the Oakland Whiskey Library! Attendees will be among the first to taste six (6) unique single malts from our upcoming March Outturn in a seated, guided tasting format designed to expand your knowledge and appreciation for Scotch whisky.
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is the world’s largest whisky club of whisky lovers. More than just a club, the Society is known for offering the finest expression of Scotch whisky produced today. It acquires exceptional whisky casks from distilleries across Scotland and beyond. Each cask is then bottled and offered exclusively to its community of members through the Society’s online shop smwsa.com.
While Society whisky is available for purchase by members only, this event is open to anyone eager to taste and learn in the company of fellow whisky lovers. Members enjoy a reduced price for admission and all attendees who order tickets before February 21st will get the early bird special pricing.
Slàinte Mhath!
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.
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.