Alcatraz Tours Are Suddenly Canceled This Week
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Alcatraz Tours Are Suddenly Canceled This Week
Dock repairs have temporarily shut down all ferry service to Alcatraz Island through Friday, April 24, 2026
Viral Bagel Chain Moving Into East Bay’s Former Iconic Taco Bell
Brand New, East Bay, Eat & Drink
Viral Bagel Chain Moving Into East Bay’s Former Iconic Taco Bell
East Coast's "PopUp Bagels" is opening its first Bay Area shop in Lafayette
Mother's Day Weekend Fun Around the Bay Area (2026)
Get Out: Events, Mother's Day
Mother's Day Weekend Fun Around the Bay Area (2026)
Celebrate Mom with rose gardens, free museum days, swing dancing, flea market and more
Earth Day 2026 Festivals & How to Volunteer
Causes, Fairs & Festivals, Green
Earth Day 2026 Festivals & How to Volunteer
The Bay Area goes green with fairs, festivals, naked bike rides & volunteer opportunities
San Francisco's Spring Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco
San Francisco's Spring Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Look forward to Easter celebrations, Cherry Blossom festivals, Carnaval and more!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
11:00 am   Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
11:00 am   Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
2:00 pm   Free “SF Opera” Spring 2026 Show at Filoli Historic House & World-Class Garden   FREE*
*Registration is encouraged but not required in all locations, except for Filoli, where you must register below if you plan to attend and registration may close if capacity is reached. In all venues, registration does not guarantee seating location, which is available on a first come, first served basis.
2:00 pm   Free Art Workshop: Nature Stencil Art   FREE
4:00 pm   ‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
4:30 pm   $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
5:00 pm   Free Short Films: “Conjuring Power” Screening (YBCA)   FREE*
*FREE

Pick Date

Wednesday, April 22

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, April 22 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

FREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, April 22 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...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

Free “SF Opera” Spring 2026 Show at Filoli Historic House & World-Class Garden
Free "SF Opera" Spring 2026 Show at Filoli Historic House & World-Class Garden

Bohème Out of the Box is back for its fourth season—and we’re taking Puccini’s story of love, friendship and heartbreak on the road this April. A one-hour, open-air La Bohème, performed on a converted shipping-container stage. Sung in Italian. English translations on your phone. Bring ...

‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, April 22 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
'Midweek Melodies' Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

Earth Day on the Glade: Free Outdoor Theater (UC Berkeley)
Wednesday, April 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to the Public
| On the Glade
Earth Day on the Glade: Free Outdoor Theater (UC Berkeley)
The University of California, Berkeley Eco-Performance Lab (ELP) is  proud to present its first-ever outdoor environmental theater performance, “Earth Day On the Glade.”  12:00PM -1:30PM, The Planetary Dance: a participatory ritual dedicated to peace among peoples and peace with the earth. 5:00PM – 6:30 PM (main performances): The ...
Free Screening + Q&A: “No Place to Grow Old” (SF)
Wednesday, April 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Space is limited. Kindly RSVP.
| Internet Archive
Free Screening + Q&A: “No Place to Grow Old” (SF)
Watch a free screening of “No Place to Grow Old,” a powerful short documentary that explores the growing crisis of housing insecurity among older adults. Through moving personal stories and expert insights, the film highlights the limited options seniors face as they struggle to find safe, ...
Free Poetry & Photography Night w/ Golden (SF Library)
Wednesday, April 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free for all
| San Francisco Main Public Library
Free Poetry & Photography Night w/ Golden (SF Library)
Golden presents Reprise, their second collection of poetry and photography, in a reading/performance and conversation. Through sonically playful poems and color-saturated portraits, Reprise traces a personal search for safety, home and self-liberation amid national uprisings, anti-trans violence, grief and survival in the United States. Golden (they/them) ...

Thursday, April 23

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, April 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)

Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightThursdays: 6p ...Every Thursday

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, April 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

Cobb’s Free 2026 Comedy Nights (“Get it?!” Gameshow)
Cobb's Free 2026 Comedy Nights ("Get it?!" Gameshow)

Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...

Kinks and Quirks: Beethoven’s First Symphony (SF)
Thursday, April 23 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $40*
*Tickets: $40 - $125 and $20 for Under 30s
| Herbst Theatre
Kinks and Quirks: Beethoven's First Symphony (SF)

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 marks the start of one of music’s greatest journeys. Alongside it, pieces by C.P.E. Bach, Mozart, and Mendelssohn bring unexpected twists and striking contrasts kinks and quirks all performed on period instruments so you can hear the music as Beethoven and his ...

FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, April 23 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

Win Tix: Global Comedy Star Naomi Watanabe Live at the Castro Theatre (SF)
Thursday, April 23 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| The Castro
Naomi Watanabe, a global comedy star, actor, and fashion icon known for her viral Beyoncé impersonation, high-energy comedy, and massive influence across entertainment and fashion. Naomi Watanabe rose to fame in Japan with her viral Beyoncé impersonation and breakout sketch comedy performances. Since her debut in ...
The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes
Thursday, April 23 – 9:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Public Library, Jewett Gallery, Lower Level
The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes
April 23-Sept. 24 Founded in 2001 by Ray Potes in collaboration with his brother, David, and friend, Stefan Simikich, Hamburger Eyes has blazed a trail in documentary photo publishing and created a style that is simultaneously raw and profound. With distinct black-and-white photos that capture vignettes ...
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, April 23 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

“SOMA Nights” Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)
Thursday, April 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Folsom St. (between 6th-12th)
"SOMA Nights" Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)

Join us for regular monthly art, food and cultural events on Folsom St (Between 6th-12th). Over 20 business participating, pop-up vendors, performances & street activations. SOMA Nights aims to foster a sense of community by connecting residents and local businesses during the Folsom Streetscape Project ...Monthly

Earth Day Fest: Animals, Demos & Food Trucks (East Bay)
Thursday, April 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pleasant Hill City Hall
Earth Day Fest: Animals, Demos & Food Trucks (East Bay)
Come celebrate Earth Day April 23 at Pleasant Hill City Hall We are looking forward to getting green on April 23 to celebrate Earth Day. Come to City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. for an evening of environmental awareness and activities. Over ...
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2026 (Concord)
Thursday, April 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
| Solano 2 Drive-In
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2026 (Concord)

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at theaters in Concord and San Jose. On their free movie nights, they usually have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. Gates open at 6 pm. ...

Free Drive-in Movie Night 2026 (San Jose)
Thursday, April 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
| Capitol 6 Drive-In (San Jose)
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2026 (San Jose)

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at theaters in Concord and San Jose. On their free movie nights, they usually have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. Gates open at 6 pm. ...

Explore 125 Indigenous Dishes w/ Chef Wahpepah + Q&A (Oakland Library)
Thursday, April 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required, see link
| Oakland Public Library
Explore 125 Indigenous Dishes w/ Chef Wahpepah + Q&A (Oakland Library)
Chef Crystal Wahpepah, a registered member of the Kickapoo Nation of Oklahoma, has long been a warrior for food sovereignty. Through her celebrated Oakland restaurant Wahpepah’s Kitchen and her activism, Wahpepah seeks to reclaim Native food ways and to educate communities and organizations on their health benefits. Wahpepah was ...
SF’s Your Worst Nightmare Play Festival (April 23–25)
Thursday, April 23 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:15 pm | Cost: $15 | Theater 33
SF's Your Worst Nightmare Play Festival (April 23–25)
Your Worst Nightmare Play Festival brings six original short plays to the stage for one weird evening. From playfully unsettling to genuinely dark, each piece explores the fears, anxieties, and strange corners of the human imagination. April 23–25 at Theater 33, located at 533 Sutter Street, 2nd ...

Friday, April 24

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)
Friday, April 24 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration of movement and dance, where the vibrant and diverse Bay Area dance community offers free classes, workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and more for people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. The festival runs April 24-May 3, ...

Alameda Ocean Photographer of the Year (Apr. 24–May 17)
Alameda Ocean Photographer of the Year (Apr. 24–May 17)
The United States premiere exhibition of Ocean Photographer of the Year opens on April 24 in a WWII Hangar in Alameda, California. One of the world’s most celebrated ocean photography exhibitions, Ocean Photographer of the Year, presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, will be installed for ...
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, April 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
| The Function
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club

See top comics you’d normally see at Punch Line, Cobbs and SF Sketchfest up close at intimate comedy club in the heart of downtown SF. Looking for a real San Francisco comedy experience? Golden Gate Comedy Night is your go-to show – a sharp, fast-moving showcase of the Bay ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, April 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

Kinks and Quirks: Beethoven’s First Symphony (Palo Alto)
Friday, April 24 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $40*
*Tickets: $40 - $125 and $20 for Under 30s
| First Palo Alto United Methodist Church
Kinks and Quirks: Beethoven's First Symphony (Palo Alto)

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 marks the start of one of music’s greatest journeys. Alongside it, pieces by C.P.E. Bach, Mozart, and Mendelssohn bring unexpected twists and striking contrasts kinks and quirks all performed on period instruments so you can hear the music as Beethoven and his ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, April 24 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...