Events for August 14, 2026
Friday, August 14
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
| 10:00 am | Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) 2026 | FREE* *free pass for all visitors
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| 11:00 am | ACCI Gallery’s Annual Seconds Sale | FREE* *It's free to enter, and the artwork itself is very discounted.
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While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday
| 1:00 pm | Kevin Fagan – The Lost and the Found | FREE |
| 5:00 pm | Vallejo Art Walk | Second Fridays | FREE |
| 5:00 pm | Second Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael | FREE |
Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday
Chinatown Night Market returns for 2026, bringing monthly street festivals, food vendors, shopping, and live entertainment back to the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Recently voted the #1 night market in the country for the second year in a row, the free event takes over ...Monthly
The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday
| 5:00 pm | Live Music at Majestic Cafe | FREE |
Experience the Fillmore with Live Blues, Delicious Bites & Boutique Bingo at this vibrant night market celebrating soul, art and community. The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark ...
| 6:00 pm | Magical Bridge Summer Concert Series: Andy Z | FREE |
| 6:00 pm | 2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda | FREE |
| 6:00 pm | 20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City) | FREE* *FREE! ALL AGES!
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| 6:30 pm | String & Shadow Puppet Theater at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park | FREE* *RSVP, suggested donation $20
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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
| 7:00 pm | Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward) | FREE* *Free, bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show!
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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
