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Saturday, April 27

SF’s 2024 Dogpatch Spring Weekend (April 27-28)
SF's 2024 Dogpatch Spring Weekend (April 27-28)

Celebrate Spring in Dogpatch April 27-28 and experience one of the coolest neighborhoods in San Francisco with FREE admission to the art museums and galleries; hands-on activities for all ages; discounts on activities like rock climbing, gaming, and foiling; delicious dining deals; and special neighborhood ...

SF’s Spring 2024 “Shipyard Open Studios” w/ 100+ Artists (Apr. 27-28)
Saturday, April 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and free parking with RSVP
| Hunters Point Shipyard Artists
SF’s Spring 2024 “Shipyard Open Studios” w/ 100+ Artists (Apr. 27-28)

Shipyard Open Studios Showcases 40-Year Legacy of the Hunters Point Shipyard Artists! Join us at San Francisco’s historic Hunters Point Shipyard and Islais Creek Studios to connect with artists where they work. Shipyard Open Studios (Spring 2024) April 27-28, 2022 | 11a to 6p Hunters ...

Jazz Jam in the Garden w/ Sam Peoples (Hayes Valley)
Saturday, April 27 – 1:00 am - Ends at 4:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free drink if you mention FunCheap
| Hayes Valley Art Works
Jazz Jam in the Garden w/ Sam Peoples (Hayes Valley)
JAZZ JAM RETURNS! Hayes Valley Art Works presents our jam music series: Jazz Jam in the Garden Special Guest! Sam Peoples on Keyboards  Join us the last Saturday of every month in our lovely outdoor garden for a free jazz concert & jam session. With members of ...
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

SF’s 2024 Citywide Youth Arts Festival (Mission Dist.)
Saturday, April 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
SF's 2024 Citywide Youth Arts Festival (Mission Dist.)
Join us at MCCLA on Saturday, April 27th, from 10 AM to 4 PM for the SFUSD Citywide Youth Arts Festival! San Francisco Unified School District students will showcase their creativity through dance, instrumental music, vocals, theatrical performances, visual art, ceramics, textiles, and digital media throughout ...
California Native Homeland Festival (The Exploratorium)
California Native Homeland Festival (The Exploratorium)
As a part of our ongoing inquiry into the interaction between science, culture, and art, the Exploratorium invites you to a day of celebration and programming in partnership with the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone and American Indian Cultural District. The celebration will be a sharing of ...
SF’s Free Outdoor Screen-Printing Pop-up at Heron’s Head Park (2024)
Saturday, April 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event is free to attend, and prints are free! A suggested donation of $25 supports San Francisco parks and public spaces.
| EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park
SF's Free Outdoor Screen-Printing Pop-up at Heron's Head Park (2024)

‘Heart Your Parks’ Screenprinting Pop-Ups Return To Raise Funds For San Francisco Parks  The popular art giveaway events are returning for the second year to celebrate city parks and raise $50,000 to support these spaces. DATE UPDATE – Due to weather, the screenprinting pop-ups return ...

San Francisco Art Fair 2024 (April 26-28)
San Francisco Art Fair 2024 (April 26-28)

Art Market San Francisco is now San Francisco Art Fair. This evolution is a direct affirmation of the fair’s commitment to the thriving arts ecosystem that defines the Bay Area. Continuing the fair’s dedication to San Francisco’s vibrant cultural institutions, active collecting community, and vital ...

SF’s 2024 Youth Arts Summit
Saturday, April 27 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Youth Arts Exchange Studios at La Fenix
SF's 2024 Youth Arts Summit
Annual Youth Arts Summit.  Featuring works of 500 + youth artist in the San Francisco community.
Fool’s Gold: CCA MFA First Year Showcase Opening Reception (SF)
Saturday, April 27 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and all ages!
| ICA San Francisco
On view Wednesday, April 24th—Sunday, April 28th. Opening reception Saturday, April 27th, 5-8pm. Pyrite (commonly known as fool’s gold) featured prominently in the work of the late and beloved artist Peter Simensky. Peter used pyrite in multimedia radio sculptures, tapping into airwaves to tune into the ...
Todd Francis’ “Pigeon Droppings” Art Party at DLX Skateshop (SF)
Saturday, April 27 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Open to the public, all ages welcome.
| DLX Skateshop
Todd Francis' "Pigeon Droppings" Art Party at DLX Skateshop (SF)
Showcasing raw and intimate moments of skate, celebrity, and lifestyle WHAT: STANCE, a brand widely known for championing visionaries and individuals who pave the way for culture-defining moments, is proud to sponsor and celebrate the TODD FRANCIS ART EXHIBIT named “Pigeon Droppings.” The event is to ...

Sunday, April 28

SF’s 2024 Dogpatch Spring Weekend (April 27-28)
SF's 2024 Dogpatch Spring Weekend (April 27-28)

Celebrate Spring in Dogpatch April 27-28 and experience one of the coolest neighborhoods in San Francisco with FREE admission to the art museums and galleries; hands-on activities for all ages; discounts on activities like rock climbing, gaming, and foiling; delicious dining deals; and special neighborhood ...

SF’s Spring 2024 “Shipyard Open Studios” w/ 100+ Artists (Apr. 27-28)
Sunday, April 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and free parking with RSVP
| Hunters Point Shipyard Artists
SF’s Spring 2024 “Shipyard Open Studios” w/ 100+ Artists (Apr. 27-28)

Shipyard Open Studios Showcases 40-Year Legacy of the Hunters Point Shipyard Artists! Join us at San Francisco’s historic Hunters Point Shipyard and Islais Creek Studios to connect with artists where they work. Shipyard Open Studios (Spring 2024) April 27-28, 2022 | 11a to 6p Hunters ...

San Francisco Art Fair 2024 (April 26-28)
San Francisco Art Fair 2024 (April 26-28)

Art Market San Francisco is now San Francisco Art Fair. This evolution is a direct affirmation of the fair’s commitment to the thriving arts ecosystem that defines the Bay Area. Continuing the fair’s dedication to San Francisco’s vibrant cultural institutions, active collecting community, and vital ...

Monday, April 29

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, May 1

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, May 1 – 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

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

Bay Area Discovery Museum: Free Admission Day (Sausalito)
Wednesday, May 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is free to Bay Area residents. Must show proof of residency (photo ID or piece of mail) in one of the nine Bay Area counties.
| Bay Area Discovery Museum (Fort Baker)
Bay Area Discovery Museum: Free Admission Day (Sausalito)

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor children’s museum at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Museum is the only children’s museum in the U.S. to be located in a national park and is known for its emphasis on creativity through ...

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, May 1 – 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

SF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday
SF's GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday

Located in SF’s Castro District, the GLBT Historical Society Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. The museum celebrates 100 years of the city’s vast queer past through dynamic exhibitions and programming. Normally admission is $10, but on ...Monthly

Thursday, May 2

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, May 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
| Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond. Normally $14, the ...Monthly

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2023)
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals (2023)

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Thursday, May 2 – 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

Friday, May 3

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

History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)
Friday, May 3 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Mateo County History Museum
History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)

Enjoy free admission from 10 am to 4 pm, every first Friday of the month, at the San Mateo History Museum. Explore the museum housed in the 1910 County Courthouse; listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features a stained glass dome and mosaic tile floor. The History Museum is ...Monthly

Contemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)
Friday, May 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Contemporary Jewish Museum
Contemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)

The Contemporary Jewish Museum engages audiences of all  backgrounds through dynamic exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art, and ideas. And the architecture of the Museum itself is a work of art. Embracing a range of artistic disciplines and media, ...Monthly

SF’s Castro Art Walk 2024 (Every First Friday)
Friday, May 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free self-guided tour
| Castro Merchants
SF's Castro Art Walk 2024 (Every First Friday)

The Castro Art Walk is back for 2024 as a regular monthly event, every first Friday of the month! Please come and (re)discover the coolest arts district in San Francisco – The Castro Arts District. Participating small businesses extend their business hours to host special ...Monthly

SF’s Newest Mural w/ Dedication Party & Free Castro Art Walk
Friday, May 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 19th Street between Market Street and Caselli Avenue
SF's Newest Mural w/ Dedication Party & Free Castro Art Walk
Come have fun on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 5-8pm on 19th Street (between Market Street and Caselli Avenue) with a short program at 6pm. Our free neighborhood street party celebrates the iconic Upper Market Mural “Chant of the Earth, Voice of the Land.” Originally ...
“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, May 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs ...Monthly