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Saturday, August 8

AniMachi Market: Let The Fandom Ship
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission for all
| Koho Creative Hub
Celebrate your favorite fandom pairings at our market! Whether is BL/danmei, GL/yuri, or any other beloved ship, this event is for every kind of shipper. We welcome all respectful fandoms and pairings, so come share your passion with fellow fans! Cosplay as your favorite ship ...
San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival 2026 (Fort Mason)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15-$75
| Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Zaccho Dance Theatre and Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture present the Seventh Biennial San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival, a three-day showcase of aerial dance, circus arts, and gravity-defying performances. The weekend brings 15 choreographers, 6 youth companies, and 20 films to Fort Mason, ...

Second Saturdays at Union Square: ‘Round the World (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Celebrate the vibrant cultures of the Pacific at this free, family-friendly event! Enjoy an afternoon filled with dynamic traditional and contemporary dance, island music, cultural performances, and community spirit presented by the stewards and cultural partners of the Pacific Islander Cultural District. Experience the rich diversity of ...
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora

MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. Free Day MoAD hosts a ‘‍THRIVE @ MoAD Community Day’ every second Saturday with free admission to all of its exhibitions. Check ...Monthly

12:00 pmDouble Beer Release at Side Gate Brewery’s 5-Year Anniversary Party (Concord)  FREE
12:00 pmHayward’s Outdoor Blues, Jazz & Food Community Fun Fest  $15*
*Kids under 5 years old free. Teen tickets $10, kids tickets $5
12:00 pmBroad Strokes – the Art of Brian Clark aka Les Toil  FREE
National SPAM Musubi Day: Free SPAM Musubi at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Join participating L&L Hawaiian Barbecue locations on Saturday, August 8, for National SPAM® Musubi Day! Guests can enjoy one free SPAM® Musubi—a Hawaiʻi favorite featuring grilled SPAM®, rice and nori—from noon-4 pm local time, while supplies last. Select locations may also feature entertainment, giveaways and additional ...
12:00 pmFree Beginner Parkour “Urban Ninja” Class  FREE
12:00 pmEco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF  FREE
12:00 pmCreative Growth Summer Studio Sale (SF)  FREE
12:00 pmPrint Club Art Swap  FREE
San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival 2026 (Fort Mason)
Saturday, August 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15-$75
| Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Zaccho Dance Theatre and Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture present the Seventh Biennial San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival, a three-day showcase of aerial dance, circus arts, and gravity-defying performances. The weekend brings 15 choreographers, 6 youth companies, and 20 films to Fort Mason, ...

Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)
Saturday, August 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)

Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Check out live music, performances, free activities and games, vendors, and more! Live On Larkin 2026 2nd Saturdays, July – December 2026 | 12p – 5p Larkin St. & Eddy St., ...

Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, August 8 – 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

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

12:00 pmUnder the Valley Sun: A Tuscan Wine Lunch at Whitehall Lane  $125*
*$125 per person, and $100 for club members.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Live in Concert (August 8-9)
Saturday, August 8 – 1:00 pm | Cost: $80*
*$80 2nd Tier; $155 Prime Orchestra
| Davies Symphony Hall

After seven films, it all comes down to this: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 will grace the screen once more – this time in concert! The characters you love are back, battling villains and protecting Hogwarts™ from Voldemort™ himself. Hear a live symphony orchestra ...

1:00 pmFree Virtual Screening: Award-Winning “Counted Out” + Live Q&A (Online)  FREE*
*RSVP required
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
Saturday, August 8 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted | Outdoor RSVP Event! Space is limited!
| San Francisco Mime Troupe Studio

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 pmWorth Playing For: A Survival Fantasy  $10*
*Tickets are pay-what-you-can
2:00 pmFree BlackMaria- Gallery Soft Open: Shantré Pinkney  FREE
2:00 pm“Sketchboard”: Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | SF  $5*
*Donation-based admission: $5-15
3:00 pmThe 2000’s Day Party w/ Nivea  $33.85
3:30 pmYouth Ensemble Concert – 2026 Cabrillo Festival (Santa Cruz)  FREE
4:00 pmFree STEM Play + Bubble Day w/ Live DJ (Mountain View)  FREE
“STEM Play and Bubble Day” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center
Saturday, August 8 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
| The Village at San Antonio Center
Spark curiosity and imagination with ahands-on afternoon of STEM exploration. Dive into interactive activities, enjoy music from a live DJ, and be amazed by a bubble artist bringing larger-than-life creations to the park. Join us on Saturday, August 8th from 4–6pm at The Village at ...
4:00 pmGestural Expressions Artist’s Reception (Oakland)  FREE
5:00 pmDialogues: David M. Ball & Ilya Shkipin Opening Reception  FREE
5:00 pm13 Orphans Presents: Summer Mahjong Tournament  $33.33*
*$33.33 to join the tournament, free for spectators (walk ins only)
5:30 pmCyrus Chestnut Solo Jazz Piano  $40
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