About Scoutonight
Figures as of Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:04 PM Eastern.
What is Scoutonight?
Scoutonight is an app that shows what is happening tonight and over the coming days in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco. It is updated multiple times per day and it does not sell tickets.
Open your city:
Miami · New York · Los Angeles · Chicago · San Francisco
What does the feed show?
Each city has a feed of events, day by day. For each event it shows the time, the venue, the area, the scene and the event's heat signal, with a link to the original listing.
What is the heat signal?
Each event has a heat signal. It is based on our analytical signals and on real user votes, so it reflects engagement as well as analysis.
What does signing in add?
- The full list of events for each day.
- Saving events.
- Voting, to raise an event's heat signal.
- How interest in an event has changed over time.
What are Our Selections in each city?
Each city has Our Selections for every scene, ordered by heat signal. You can browse them without an account on Scout Your City.
Our Selections in Miami · Our Selections in New York · Our Selections in Los Angeles · Our Selections in Chicago · Our Selections in San Francisco
Where can I find free events in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco?
Each city has a Free page: Miami · New York · Los Angeles · Chicago · San Francisco.
The ten answers below show one potentially free event per city from the next 7 days (today to next Tuesday), read at Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:04 PM Eastern.
What is the best free art class in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or San Francisco this week?
| City | Top event |
|---|---|
| Miami | Art & Drawing Club: Value & Light, Fri, 4:30 PM, Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia |
| New York | DOWNSTAIRS: BIPOC Goth Craft Circle, Mon, 7:00 PM, Purgatory |
| Los Angeles | Cultura: Weekly Free Classes at PUP, Wed, 3:00 PM, Pico Union Project |
| Chicago | None listed this week |
| San Francisco | Free Art Workshop: Hand Print Art, Wed, 2:00 PM, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts |
What is the best free tech event in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or San Francisco this week?
| City | Top event |
|---|---|
| Miami | Dapta x Mana Tech: Where AI meets Business Growth, Wed, 6:00 PM, Mana Tech Loft 10 |
| New York | AI and the Future of Education, Wed, 6:30 PM, Elebash Recital Hall, The Graduate Center |
| Los Angeles | None listed this week |
| Chicago | None listed this week |
| San Francisco | None listed this week |
What is the best free dance event in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or San Francisco this week?
| City | Top event |
|---|---|
| Miami | None listed this week |
| New York | Beginner Bachata - LI, Fri, 7:30 PM, Nieves Latin DanceStudio |
| Los Angeles | 18+Sundays Vibe Check LA Oct 18 Free with RSVP Here, Sun, 10:00 PM, Los globos |
| Chicago | For Those Who Dance Oct. 2026, Sat, 10:00 PM, Matilda / Baby Atlas |
| San Francisco | Reggae Sunday : Riddim Up Reggae Dance Party!, Sun, 9:00 PM, The Knockout |
What is the best free reset and health and wellness event in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or San Francisco this week?
| City | Top event |
|---|---|
| Miami | FREE HIIT WORKOUT at Ultra Padel, Tue, 6:00 PM, Ultra Padel Club Aventura |
| New York | Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk, Sat, 12:00 PM, Outdoor |
| Los Angeles | Aprende a Meditar, Wed, 7:00 PM, Science of Spirituality Meditation Center Pasadena |
| Chicago | Pilates in the Park, Sun, 10:00 AM, Wicker Park Farmers Market |
| San Francisco | Track Workout, Tue, 6:30 PM, Piedmont High School |
What is the best free comedy show in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or San Francisco this week?
| City | Top event |
|---|---|
| Miami | Open Mic : Every Wednesday, Wed, 9:00 PM, Churchill's Pub |
| New York | Open Mic (FREE), Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Mon and Tue, various times, QED |
| Los Angeles | Running with the Pack: Community Improv Night, Tue, 7:00 PM, The Pack Theater |
| Chicago | Good Vibes Comedy Show!, Wed, 7:30 PM, Gallery Cabaret |
| San Francisco | Secret Guest List: Cobb's Free Comedy Nights (2026), Sun, 7:00 PM, Cobb's Comedy Club |
What is the best free live music in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or San Francisco this week?
| City | Top event |
|---|---|
| Miami | Miami Beach Culture Crawl – Free NWS WALLCAST, Thu, 7:00 PM, New World Center |
| New York | Mickey Perez (Public Service) Presents Bebop Porú (Rsvp), Fri, 10:00 PM, Danger Danger |
| Los Angeles | Townhouse Presents Samba Do Balde w/ Rogê!, Sun, 8:00 PM, Townhouse Venice |
| Chicago | It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!: A Guitar for Guaraldi Tribute, Wed, 8:00 PM, Sleeping Village |
| San Francisco | Chris Brown Edition | Playlist Saturdays at Providence San Francisco, Sat, 10:00 PM, Providence Night Club |
What is the best free yoga or fitness class in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or San Francisco this week?
| City | Top event |
|---|---|
| Miami | FREE HIIT WORKOUT at Ultra Padel, Tue, 6:00 PM, Ultra Padel Club Aventura |
| New York | Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk, Sat, 12:00 PM, Outdoor |
| Los Angeles | Sawtelle Run Club, Thu, 6:00 PM, Stoner Park Swimming Pool |
| Chicago | Pilates in the Park, Sun, 10:00 AM, Wicker Park Farmers Market |
| San Francisco | Track Workout, Tue, 6:30 PM, Piedmont High School |
What is the best free event to meet people in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or San Francisco this week?
| City | Top event |
|---|---|
| Miami | Dolce Miami, The First Edition @ Bijou Social Club, Wed, 11:00 PM, Bijou Social Club |
| New York | 5 Mile Social, Thu, 6:30 PM, The Brooklyn Circus |
| Los Angeles | Thursday Night Football: Where To Watch Thursday Night Football Near LAX, Thu, 5:15 PM, Melody Bar and Grill |
| Chicago | I Like to Watch, Wed, 7:30 PM, Gman Tavern |
| San Francisco | Mahjong Meetup, Wed, 3:00 PM, Ferry Plaza Farmers Market / Ferry Building Marketplace |
What is the best free family activity in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or San Francisco this week?
| City | Top event |
|---|---|
| Miami | Content Creator Club: Balancing Audio for Live Streaming, Wed, 4:30 PM, Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia |
| New York | Free Inclusive Family Program -Make a Mash-Up Creature, Sun, 10:30 AM, Lehman College Art Gallery |
| Los Angeles | the village LA/IE Presents: She’s a Gem - Pilates Event (For the Mamas), Sat, 9:00 AM, Pomona |
| Chicago | Fiesta Mexicana: Interactive Family Show, Fri, 6:30 PM, Pasteur Park |
| San Francisco | Brava! Block Party, Sat, 11:00 AM, Brava Theater Center |
What is the best free museum or culture event in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or San Francisco this week?
| City | Top event |
|---|---|
| Miami | Miami Beach Culture Crawl – Knight Labs Public Opening at The Wolfsonian–FIU, Thu, 6:00 PM, The Wolfsonian–FIU |
| New York | Emcee Presents: A Clockwork Orange, Sun, 5:00 PM, Moondog HiFi |
| Los Angeles | Lolo’s Birthday Movie Night, Wed, 6:00 PM, Alloy |
| Chicago | I Like to Watch, Wed, 7:30 PM, Gman Tavern |
| San Francisco | Fairfax Irish Festival of Music and Dance, Fri, 8:00 PM, Fairfax Irish Festival |
Full listings, personalized recommendations to your interests, and live interest signals are all on Scoutonight.com.
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