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Tuesday, March 19

Strut Queer Open Mic (Castro)
Tuesday, March 19 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:15 pm | Cost: FREE | Strut
Strut Queer Open Mic (Castro)
Come join us at Strut for a fun evening of queer talent at our in-person queer open mic event! Whether you’re a musician, poet, comedian, or have an interpretive dance to share, this is the platform to express yourself or just come support! Bring your friends, ...
“Dancing the Afrofuture” San Francisco Book Launch and Reading
Tuesday, March 19 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $10 | SOMArts Cultural Center
"Dancing the Afrofuture" San Francisco Book Launch and Reading
SOMArts Cultural Center is honored to celebrate the launch of dancer, cultural activist, author, and scholar Halifu Osumare’s second book, Dancing the Afrofuture: Hula, Hip-Hop, and the Dunham Legacy on Tuesday, March 19, 7–9 PM PST. This all-ages event features a book reading by the author and performances by PUSH Dance Company. Dancing ...

Wednesday, March 20

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday

SF Zoo Free Admission Day (March 2024)
SF Zoo Free Admission Day (March 2024)

The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents. When is the next free zoo day for SF residents? – Wednesday, March 20, 2024 The free days are often the first or second Wednesday of ...

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, March 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
| Museum of Craft and Design
"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Can Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to all by giving visitors the opportunity to experience the latest exhibitions for whatever ...Every Wednesday

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, March 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday

Sausalito Center for the Arts: Duo Exhibition Opening
Wednesday, March 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sausalito Center for the Arts
Sausalito Center for the Arts: Duo Exhibition Opening
The Sausalito Center for the Arts is delighted to present an exhibition by two Sausalito luminaries, Chris Felver’s “Whole Shebang” and Douglas Sandberg’s “Between Fire and Ice.” The exhibition features selections from Felver’s award winning photography, books & films, with Sandberg’s paintings and film. American photographer and ...
Find Out About The Gardens of Ancient Rome
Wednesday, March 20 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 88 Selby Lane
Find Out About The Gardens of Ancient Rome
On Wednesday March 20, 2020 at 5 PM, at 88 Selby Lane, Atherton, the De Anza Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society shall have a program by Laura Rich on Roman Horti – a Topographical Palimpsest.  This talk examines the long strange history of the ...
$10 Free-Play Night “Pacific Pinball League” (Alameda)
Wednesday, March 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*10 dollar discounted entry (league nights only). All pinball games and juke boxes on Free Play.
| Pacific Pinball Museum
$10 Free-Play Night "Pacific Pinball League" (Alameda)

The Pacific Pinball League is fun, social and competitive (in that order!). We explain everything at the start of each night so don’t worry if you’ve never done anything like this before. Just bring your crazy flipper fingers and be ready for a great time. ...Every Wednesday

Artist Rob Jackson Turns 50: Giving Away $5K in Art (First Come First Served)
Wednesday, March 20 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $5*
*Sliding $5-10
| Winters Tavern
Artist Rob Jackson Turns 50: Giving Away $5K in Art (First Come First Served)
Introducing Artist/Producer Rob Jackson and His Crew Rob develops art in teams to broaden understanding and bring about growth opportunities for healthy developments thru entertainment.  His art expresses power, beauty, and shows vulnerable raw perspectives that offers a chance to experience nature thru imagination. He says, ...

Thursday, March 21

Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Thursday, March 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum's $10 Thursday Nights (SF)

Looking for a great date night on the cheap? The Asian Art Museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays and general admission is just $10 (that’s half-off). Plus Special exhibitions are now included with general admission tickets! You can spend an evening in their ...Every Thursday

OMCA’s “Thursday After Hours” 18+ Museum Night w/ 2-for-1 Tix
Thursday, March 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $9.50*
*Normally $19, Thursday nights 5-8p are 2 for 1 Museum tickets ($9.50 each), bring a friend for free!
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
OMCA's "Thursday After Hours" 18+ Museum Night w/ 2-for-1 Tix

Your weekly night out at the Museum rich with cocktails, culture, and community–just for adults 18+! Mingle at Town Fare Cafe by Chef Michele McQueen and explore the galleries which come alive at night with a mix of pop-up performances, chats, live drawings, and more. ...Every Thursday

After Dark: Illumination at SF’s Exploratorium
Thursday, March 21 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $19.95*
*After Dark 18+: $ 19.95
| Pier 15,
After Dark: Illumination at SF's Exploratorium
Play with your brain’s perception at Adapting to Color, investigate the mystery behind the Monochromatic Room, and prepare to have your mind blown by Bright Black. Don’t miss the talk between science journalist Joshua Sokol and cosmologist Dr. Aparna Venkatesan about the consequences of our ...

Friday, March 22

“Superfine” San Francisco Art Fair w/ 100+ Artists (March 21-24)
Friday, March 22 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*20 online price for single day tickets ($25 at door)
| Gateway Pavilion (Fort Mason)
"Superfine" San Francisco Art Fair w/ 100+ Artists (March 21-24)

Meet 100+ exceptional up-and-coming artists at the spring edition of San Francisco’s top independent artist art fair! Along with first-person access to new artists who aren’t in our spring show (plus some of your favorites, returning with new work), expect live artist demonstrations, a curated ...

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

“Pixel Photo Walk: Self Portraits” at Google Visitor Experience (Mountain View
Friday, March 22 – 2:45 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Google Visitor Experience
"Pixel Photo Walk: Self Portraits" at Google Visitor Experience (Mountain View
Pixel Photo Walk: Self Portraits. Join photographer Lauren Johnson (@coolperolike) of @streethoney and @underdogfilmlab for a self portrait photography workshop. We’ll meet at the Google Store before heading out to explore the outdoor plaza artworks and learn how to take portraits using the Google Pixel. Bring your own ...
2024 Spring Equinox Inner Sunset Art Walk (SF)
Friday, March 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Hunt & Gather
2024 Spring Equinox Inner Sunset Art Walk (SF)
Welcome SPRING while supporting and enjoying local art and business in the Inner Sunset! Stroll through the charming, festive streets of the Inner Sunset, immerse yourself in the community atmosphere, and discover a diverse range of local art, music, and business. Participating galleries and businesses will offer ...

Saturday, March 23

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Marin County Artists at the Golden Gate Int’l Exposition (Treasure Island)
Marin County Artists at the Golden Gate Int'l Exposition (Treasure Island)
Marin County Artists at the Golden Gate International Exposition   Saturday, March 23 · 10:30 – 11:30am PDT The Golden Gate International Exposition (Treasure Island, 1939-1940) created innumerable opportunities for artists worldwide to share their creations with millions of fairgoers. Also a local affair, the GGIE drew contributions ...
“Filipino Komiks Marketplace” at SF’s Cartoon Museum
"Filipino Komiks Marketplace" at SF's Cartoon Museum
The Cartoon Art Museum (CAM) proudly announces a special Filipino Komiks Marketplace featuring Bay Area cartoonists, illustrators, and publishers presented in conjunction with the exhibition Pinoy Power! A Celebration of Filipino Komiks from the Archipelago to the Bay. Exhibitors will showcase and sell comics, books, ...
Curator-Led Tour of Hung Liu’s Legacy of Mentoring Women Artists (Oakland)
Saturday, March 23 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
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| Mills College Art Museum
Curator-Led Tour of Hung Liu's Legacy of Mentoring Women Artists (Oakland)
For this closing weekend program, join Mills College Art Museum Director Stephanie Hanor for a curator-led tour of Look Up to the Sky, Hung Liu’s Legacy of Mentoring Women Artists. ABOUT THE EXHIBITIONAn exceptionally gifted educator, Hung Liu (1948-2021) was a vibrant and vital part of ...

Sunday, March 24

“Purimpalooza” w/ Barbie-Themed Folk Theater at JCCSF (SF)
Sunday, March 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://jccsfarts.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/purimpalooza
| The JCCSF
"Purimpalooza" w/ Barbie-Themed Folk Theater at JCCSF (SF)
Get ready to party with the JCCSF, Congregation Emanu-El, artists, musicians and community partners at the most vibrant Purim party San Francisco has to offer! Make some noise and join in the fun for all ages. Schedule: 10:00 am – Noon: Purimpalooza Celebrate in costume and community. Enjoy ...

Monday, March 25

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

Wednesday, March 27

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, March 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
| Museum of Craft and Design
"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Can Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to all by giving visitors the opportunity to experience the latest exhibitions for whatever ...Every Wednesday

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, March 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday

$10 Free-Play Night “Pacific Pinball League” (Alameda)
Wednesday, March 27 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*10 dollar discounted entry (league nights only). All pinball games and juke boxes on Free Play.
| Pacific Pinball Museum
$10 Free-Play Night "Pacific Pinball League" (Alameda)

The Pacific Pinball League is fun, social and competitive (in that order!). We explain everything at the start of each night so don’t worry if you’ve never done anything like this before. Just bring your crazy flipper fingers and be ready for a great time. ...Every Wednesday

Thursday, March 28

Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Thursday, March 28 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum's $10 Thursday Nights (SF)

Looking for a great date night on the cheap? The Asian Art Museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays and general admission is just $10 (that’s half-off). Plus Special exhibitions are now included with general admission tickets! You can spend an evening in their ...Every Thursday

OMCA’s “Thursday After Hours” 18+ Museum Night w/ 2-for-1 Tix
Thursday, March 28 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $9.50*
*Normally $19, Thursday nights 5-8p are 2 for 1 Museum tickets ($9.50 each), bring a friend for free!
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
OMCA's "Thursday After Hours" 18+ Museum Night w/ 2-for-1 Tix

Your weekly night out at the Museum rich with cocktails, culture, and community–just for adults 18+! Mingle at Town Fare Cafe by Chef Michele McQueen and explore the galleries which come alive at night with a mix of pop-up performances, chats, live drawings, and more. ...Every Thursday