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Events for August 2, 2025

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Saturday, August 2

11:00 am“Bay Area Then” 90s Art Exhibit (YBCA)  $10
11:00 amFree Summer Dance Class at Fisherman’s Wharf (SF)  FREE*
*All classes are FREE and open to all ages! No payment required.
11:30 amFree “Bluegrass Breeze” Rooftop Concert at SF’s Salesforce Park (Every Saturday)  FREE
11:30 am“Fiesta Saturday” w/ Tamales, Sopes & Spiked Horchata (Oakland)  FREE*
*Food and drinks for purchase
“Taste of Jack London” Beer and Food Festival (Oakland)
Saturday, August 2 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $35*
*$35-80 depending on ticket type - beer only tasting at 1pm starts at $35
| BLOC15
The Jack London Improvement District is proud to present the first ever Taste of Jack London Beer and Food Festival! When: Saturday, August 2nd, from 1-5PM (VIP only hour from 12-1PM) Where: BLOC15 (252 2nd St) plus the surrounding blocks and Amtrak plaza! Join us for the Taste of ...
Viet Day ft. Vân-Ánh Võ’s “Blood Moon” Orchestra at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (2025)
Saturday, August 2 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Viet Day feat. Vân-Ánh Võ’s Blood Moon Orchestra Sat, Aug 2 | 12pm – 3pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Viet Day marks half a century in the United States since the end of the war, adding a poignant thread ...

Enterprise Brewing 2nd Anniversary Beer Party (SF)
Saturday, August 2 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Enterprise Brewing Company
Come to the shop at 1150 Howard St on Saturday August 2nd, Noon – 10pm to celebrate Enterprise Brewing Co’s 2nd Anniversary. The building’s got a new look that we’re excited to show off! Drink a few beers, have a slice, hang out! 12 noon – Family ...
Michael Franti & Spearhead (Aug 3): Stern Grove Festival Free In-Person Ticket Pickup
Saturday, August 2 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
| Koret Children's Quarter and Carousel (Golden Gate Park)

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

SF’s 90th Anniversary Gem & Mineral Fest + Gold Panning Demo (Sunset)
Saturday, August 2 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SF Gem & Mineral Society Clubhouse

The San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society is celebrating 90 years! Join us  the first 3 weekends in August for free, family-friendly fun at our clubhouse in the Sunset. Friday evenings will feature potlucks and social events, while Saturday and Sunday afternoons will feature educational ...Every Friday

12:30 pmNike Missile Site Open House & Storytelling | Marin Headlands  FREE
1:00 pmWrite & Sip Social w/ Coffee Discounts (SF)  FREE*
*rsvp required, no minimums, no donation, free forever + get a discount on the drinks (if you want it)!
CatVideoFest 2025 (San Rafael)
Saturday, August 2 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $14.50 | Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center
Our fuzzy overlords return to the big screen! Each year, CatVideoFest curates a compilation reel of the latest, best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses (Keyboard Cat, we’re looking at you). Screening ...
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, August 2 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery

Unfortunately Tripp Distillery has closed as of October 30, 2025. 🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey ...

San Francisco Mime Troupe’s “Disruption” (Live Oak Park)
Saturday, August 2 – 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Live Oak Park

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...

Napa Free Folk Festival: 6 Bands in 100-Year-Old Historic Hall (2025)
Saturday, August 2 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP for free ticket: https://bit.ly/napafreefolkfestival
| Native Sons of the Golden West Hall
  Hidden on Coombs St is an over 100 year old set of ballrooms in the Native Sons of the Golden West Hall. Not Loud Concerts is putting on an indoor music festival. 6 bands, 3 stages, air-conditioning, and nice bathrooms.    The NSGW Hall is a hidden ...
2:00 pmJack London Art Walk Literary Night: Open Mic + Readings (Oakland)  FREE*
*Free- donations suggested
Film with Live Orchestra: “The Princess Bride” w/ SF Symphony (Aug. 2-3)
Saturday, August 2 – 2:00 pm | Cost: $100 | Davies Symphony Hall
Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles! Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before with the SF Symphony performing the entire musical score of this fairy tale adventure live-to-picture! Film with Live Orchestra: “The Princess Bride” Saturday ...
3:00 pm2025 “BBQ Without Borders” Fest w/ Immigrant Chefs (Oakland)  $85*
*Ticket includes entry, dinner, dessert, and 1 drink ticket, valid for alcoholic and non-alcoholic options (IDs will be checked at the door).
“Novacon” Brentwoods First Pop Culture, Fandom & Cosplay Outdoor Convention Get ready, Brentwood! Novacon X 2025 is bringing a celebration of creativity, cosplay, and pop culture to City Park this summer. Join us for a day packed with live music, food trucks, local vendors, raffles, and cultural performances. Meet celebrity guests from your favorite fandoms! Stars from ...
“Hampton Water Rosé Tour” Free Tastings + Pink Party (Walnut Creek) Hey, Walnut Creek! This year, we’re bringing the Hamptons to you with the Hampton Water Rosé Tour, making stops across the U.S. Join us on Saturday, August 2nd as we head to Walnut Creek! Gather your friends, put on your best pink outfit, and meet ...
4:00 pm$5 DIY Craft Night: Make Charms + Crop Tops (Oakland)  $5*
*$5 online, $10 door
Excelsior’s Special “Jerry Night” Saturday Night Market
Saturday, August 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Norton and Harrington Streets

Come join us at the Excelsior Night Market for a night of food, fun, and community vibes! This is the place to be for unique crafts, entertainment and live music. Explore the diverse offerings from local vendors and connect with your neighbors in a fun ...

5:00 pmQuestion Mark Band Live + Free Parking (SF)  FREE*
*FREE
El Farolito’s Title Defense: Free Championship Soccer Match in SF (Kezar Statdium)
Saturday, August 2 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Kezar Stadium
El Farolito Soccer Club is an amateur team owned and operated by the same family behind the beloved Mission District restaurants. They’re the reigning NPSL champions and now have a chance to make history as the first club ever to win back-to-back national titles, right here ...
“Minnesota Street Project” Summer Party + 35th Anniversary Recology Exhibit
Saturday, August 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Minnesota Street Project
Join us for Minnesota Street Project’s annual Summer Party! Taking place during First Saturday, this summer celebration will feature an expansive exhibition marking the 35th anniversary of Recology’s A.I.R. Residency, the opening of Minnesota Street Project’s newest gallery addition, diRosa SF, and several exhibition openings!
5:00 pmChris Austin “Contrasts”  FREE*
*N/A - No tickets required
5:00 pmScott Listfield “Extinction Stories”  FREE*
*N/A - No tickets required
5:30 pmKenny Werner  $30
5:30 pmSushi Making Class at The Epicurean Trader (Castro)  $118.15
6:00 pmFree ODC “State of Play Festival” Dance Show on Sisterhood & Identity (SF)  FREE*
*$0 - $80
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