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Events for July 18, 2026

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  1. SF’s 115th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival (2026)
  2. SF’s 30th Annual Urban Youth Arts & Graffiti Festival (2026)
  3. 2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio (July 18-19)
  4. SF’s “Summer Vibe Art Fair” Grand Opening Market w/ 125+ Artsits (Pier 27)
  5. SF’s 2026 “Glen Park Night Market” (June-Sept.)

Saturday, July 18

11:00 am“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley  FREE
11:15 amFree African American Folktales Live w/ Music + Storytelling (SF)  FREE
11:30 amFree 2025 International Chess Day Tournament (Berkeley)  FREE*
*https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tpDWevhDGoSsvFP140UMCygD0x0RGVjrnT1iZmscxb4/viewform?edit_requested=true
11:30 am2026 Valley Car Show: Free Concert + Hot Rods (Woodacre)  FREE
12:00 pmSF’s Free Cheese + Date Syrup Tasting Pop-Up (Hayes Valley)  FREE
12:00 pmPop Nosh  FREE*
*Free to attend -food for sale
2026 Hayes Valley Carnival: Free Circus Bella Shows (SF)
Saturday, July 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Proxy Hayes Valley
2026 Hayes Valley Carnival: Free Circus Bella Shows (SF)
The 2026 Hayes Valley Carnival Promises Summer Fun, Live Music, and One-Ring Wonders on July 18th SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Step right up! On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the heart of San Francisco will transform into a vibrant, open-air spectacle as the annual Hayes Valley Carnival ...
SF’s 115th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival (2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
SF's 115th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival (2026)
The Hayes Valley Carnival is back on Saturday, July 18, 2026, bringing a free afternoon of circus performances, street games, and community celebration to the heart of the neighborhood. The main draw is Circus Bella, performing two shows at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at PROXY, ...

12:00 pmFree Summer Carnival: Fresh Victor Tastings (Hayes Valley)  FREE
12:00 pmNational Caviar Day 2024: Free Tasting + Ice Cream Cart (SF)  FREE
12:00 pmFree Rhythmix in the Parks: Andre Thierry Live (Alameda)  FREE*
*RSVP
12:00 pmFree Caviar Day Fest: Veuve Clicquot Pours + Live DJs (Tiburon)  FREE*
*Please note that reservations are required, and seating is limited. We encourage guests to book in advance to secure their spot for the celebration.
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
 | The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
Golden Gate Park "The Whale's Tail" Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)

The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday

12:30 pmWhy We Live Here Music & Arts Fest  $30*
*$30 to $40 $40 GA / $30 Wine Club
1:00 pmThe Elmwood Beer Crawl  $35*
*Tickets: $35 through July 4th or first 100 sold ($40 online after July 4th | $45 day of event)
SF’s 30th Annual Urban Youth Arts & Graffiti Festival (2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Precita Park
SF's 30th Annual Urban Youth Arts & Graffiti Festival (2026)
Precita Eyes’ Annual Urban Youth Arts Festival takes place on the third Saturday of July. This year, the festival will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Precita Park from 1pm to 5pm. ​The Urban Youth Arts Festival is an annual, youth-directed event that offers city residents ...
“Bike to the Future” Alley Cat Race at Snow Park (Oakland)
Saturday, July 18 – 1:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Rider donation; winner’s pot goes to charity; food & beverages for sale; BYO allowed.
 | Snow Park
"Bike to the Future" Alley Cat Race at Snow Park (Oakland)
Alley Cute 2026 returns with ‘Bike to the Future,’ an all-gender alley cat race at Snow Park in Oakland. Teams of two or more compete, with a $15 donation per rider and the winner’s pot benefiting charity. Registration opens at noon, race starts at 1 ...
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
 | Live Oak Park
"San Francisco Mime Troupe" Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)

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 ...

2:00 pm“Creating Utopia” Free Collective Participatory Design Workshop (Oakland)  FREE
3:00 pm3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown  FREE*
*Clarion is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, donations are welcome!
3:00 pm3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown  FREE*
*$0-5 donations are welcome. Clarion is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization supported by public donations.
Richmond Night Market (SF)
Saturday, July 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Clement Street
Richmond Night Market (SF)
Looking for a FREE family friendly event in San Francisco this summer? The Richmond Night Market is back, bringing together incredible food, live entertainment all event long, local businesses, and a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates Richmond.   Hosted by the Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC), ...
SF’s “Heart of the Richmond District” Summer Night Markets (2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Richmond District
SF's "Heart of the Richmond District" Summer Night Markets (2026)

We are delighted to be back for a third year of the ‘Heart of the Richmond District’, a family-friendly series of night markets on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th Avenue. Please join us on every 3rd Saturday | May – August May 16th, 2026 June 20th, 2026 July 18th, ...Monthly

5:30 pmLuther S. Allison Trio: Soul, Gospel + Bebop Fusion Live (Oakland)  $25*
*25.00
5:30 pmStogies on the Skyline  FREE*
*Reservation Recommended
6:00 pmRecology Retrospective Group Show Opening Reception  FREE
6:00 pmGolden Gate International Choral Festival-Closing Concert (Oakland)  $35*
*Kids under 5 FREE
7:00 pmGuess What? All-Improvised Comedy Game Show Madness (Old Sacramento)  $17.10*
*Your ticket also gets you into all of our other shows for the evening! We will stamp your hand to ensure you can come and go.
7:00 pmLive in The Laurel  FREE
7:30 pmSummer Choir Concert: 90+ Voices Sing the Classics of Love (Walnut Creek)  $30*
*$15 Youth Tickets
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