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MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

Every 2nd Saturday
Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Museum of the African Diaspora | 685 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

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MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora.

Monthly Free Day
MoAD hosts a ‘‍THRIVE @ MoAD Community Day’ every second Saturday with free admission to all of its exhibitions. Check the events calendar to confirm, as free days sometimes change.

MoAD Hours
Monday – CLOSED
Tuesday – Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm
Thursday – Noon to 8 pm

Admission

– General Admission – $15
– Seniors, Students, Educators  – $7
– Youth (Under 12) – Free
– Members & Active Duty Military – Free

Visiting with kids:
Kids and families receive a warm welcome at MoAD. Our elevator makes it easy to navigate with a stroller, and kids ages 12 and under always receive free admission.

Museums For All:
Visit MoAD through Museums for All
– Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 700 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card. Free entry is available for up to 4 individuals per EBT card.

Special Exhibitions for 2026

Continuum: MoAD Over Time
MoAD Artists
October 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026
Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)
A special exhibition highlighting the evolution of MoAD artists over time.


UNBOUND: Art, Blackness & the Universe
Curated by Key Jo Lee
October 1, 2025 – August 16, 2026
Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)
Spanning all three floors, this expansive exhibition explores art, Blackness, and the cosmos.

 

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Free Museum Day, In Person
Address: 685 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Saturday, March 14, 2026

6:00 am   2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)  FREE
8:00 am   Waterside Workshops Spring Fling and Bike Club Launch  FREE*
*FREE ($50 annual membership to join bike club, not required)
9:00 am   Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF  FREE
9:00 am   Rise & Grind With Rafiki: A Fitness Bootcamp Series  FREE
9:00 am   SF Public Works “Arbor Day Fair” (2026)  FREE*
*Free to all. RSVP optional.
9:30 am   Free Device-Free Day Retreat: Silence + Soul Awakening (SF)  FREE
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:50 am   Free Kids Soccer Demo: Ages 2-7 (Mill Valley)  FREE*
*Spots for the demo are limited, so secure your child's spot early!
10:00 am   Roadsurfer Open House: Camper Van Tours + Deals (SF)  FREE*
*Free to register and free to attend
10:00 am   $15 Admission to SFMOMA (March 2-April 17, 2026)  $15
10:00 am   Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival 2026  FREE
10:00 am   Family Art Day: Festivals of Spring (Walnut Creek)  FREE
10:00 am   San Leandro Historical Railway Open House & Model Train Show (March 14-15)  FREE*
*Donations always appreciated!
10:00 am   Free Art Showcase: Massimo Mazzon’s “Synthetic Realism” (Menlo Park)  FREE*
*Pets Free Location
10:00 am   Free Boxing Class & Open House  FREE*
*FREE - Donation based ticket https://gofund.me/0c966abdc
10:30 am   Chief Sullivan’s 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Brunch & Lot Party (SF)  FREE*
*FREE
10:30 am   Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)  FREE*
*Completely Free
10:30 am   Family Nature Adventures: Insects  $25*
*$25 Adults, $35 Youth (3-8), Members get $15 off per ticket
11:00 am   Chinese Historical & Cultural Project “Lunar New Year” Festival (San Jose)  FREE
11:00 am   Model Boat Opening Day at SF’s Spreckels Lake (Golden Gate Park)  FREE
11:00 am   Potato Palooza (Sonoma)  FREE*
*Wine and/or Beer Tasting Fee, food purchase from food vendor, recommend 21 years and older
11:00 am   Sunset Mercantile at the St Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival (SF)  FREE*
*Free | All ages
11:00 am   St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Youth Sports Day  FREE*
*Interested parties must sign-up via Google Forms to participate in the event. Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/WxLuh3DZJeWCKYqx5
11:00 am   Sláinte St Patricks Block Party (Oakland)  FREE
11:00 am   Clownprov Workshop: Boost Your Improv Skills (SF)  $100
11:00 am   2026 Pi (π) Day Celebration at The Exploratorium  $39.95*
*Adult 18-64: USD 39.95, Youth 4-17: USD 29.95, Teacher or Student 18+: USD 29.95, Senior 65+ or Disabled: USD 29.95
11:00 am   The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (March 14-15)  FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
12:00 pm   Artist & Curator Conversation: Diedrick Brackens & Eungie Joo  FREE
12:00 pm   Live Music at the San Jose Flea  $3*
*$10 parking, or $3 walk in admission
12:00 pm   Del Sol Quartet Live: Women’s Voices Concert (Angel Island)  $15.50*
*Concert is free with museum entry ($5.00 and $3.00) you will also need to get a ferry to the Island - total is usually about 15.50
12:00 pm   Eco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF  FREE
12:00 pm   Free Junwen Liang Piano Recital: Chopin + More (Presidio Chapel)  FREE*
*RSVP required
12:00 pm   Parent Child Reading Circle  FREE
12:00 pm   St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Side Gate Brewery  FREE
12:00 pm   San Francisco Giants FanFest 2026 at Oracle Park  FREE*
*Free admission, but there may be a parking charge. RSVP Required
12:00 pm   Free Beginner Parkour “Urban Ninja” Class  FREE
12:30 pm   How to Draw an Octopus  $30.48*
*Event free to any guest who purchases a general admission ticket (see website for discounts)
12:30 pm   2026 California Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Festival (SF)  $48*
*Tickets start at $48 - For tickets, please contact the Visitor Center at 415-989-7111.
1:00 pm   Free Talk w/ Infamous 60s-70s DJ Dr. Hip of KSAN-FM (Alameda)  FREE*
*Free to join (suggested donation $10 to cover food & drink)
1:00 pm   Sam McDonald’s Legacy at San Mateo History Museum (Redwood City)  $6*
*Included with musuem admission; free for museum members
1:00 pm   San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl 2026  $9.99
1:30 pm   20th Annual Irish Bank St. Patrick’s Block Party (March 14 & 17)  $15*
*Cash at door
2:00 pm   Free Jazz + Ancestral Philippine Music Afternoon (SF)  FREE*
*Free or donation.
2:00 pm   Double Bill: Free Jazz + Ambient Concert (SF)  FREE
2:00 pm   AI & Quantum Tech: Live Podcast Taping (KALW)  FREE*
*Free with promo code: HDitB314!
2:00 pm   St. Patty’s Celebration at Rick & Roxy’s (12-Hour DJ Party)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP until we reach capacity!
2:00 pm   “Sketchboard”: Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | SF  $5*
*Donation-based admission: $5-15
2:00 pm   Dogpatch Small Business Stroll (SF)  FREE*
*All are welcome! The event will happen rain or shine.
2:00 pm   SF’s Massive 15,000+ Strong St. Patrick’s Day Saturday Pub Crawl (2026)  $15*
*Includes Drink Specials and No Cover at all Participating Bars. Ticket price rises as we get closer to event date
2:00 pm   Free Screening: Oscar-Nominated ‘Crip Camp’ + Filmmaker Q&A (Oakland)  FREE
2:30 pm   26th Annual “Brides of March” Pub Crawl (SF)  FREE
3:00 pm   Free Art Exhibit: Miljohn Ruperto’s ‘Ultimate Days’ (SF)  FREE
3:00 pm   San Francisco St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl & Block Party  $15*
*Check in is between 3-6pm, our team will provide lanyards, drink specials, maps etc. to attendees
3:00 pm   Social: Therapy Pet at The Library  FREE
5:00 pm   A Thousand Years’ Journey  $40
6:00 pm   St Paddy’s Day Pub Jig  FREE
7:00 pm   “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   Free Live Music: Parasomnias (Bazaar Cafe)  FREE
7:00 pm   FREE St. Patrick’s Day Comedy Festival: San Francisco (March 13-17)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Two drink minimum (non-alcoholic drinks count!)
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   Adult Prom Night (Neck of the Woods)  Paid Tickets
7:30 pm   “Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Berkeley)  $22*
*Normally $27 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
7:30 pm   Free Saratoga Symphony Concert: Romantic Classics (Cupertino)  FREE*
*Free concert. No tickets or reservations needed. Open seating in church.
8:00 pm   “Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
8:00 pm   $5 Off Tix: Award-Winning Drama “M. Butterfly” Live in SF (Feb. 5-March 14)  $47*
*Normally $52. $5 off Tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAP; fees included
8:00 pm   St Patrick’s Day Celebration for Single Professionals  $25
8:00 pm   Free Stand-Up Comedy Night at The Garden (Belmont)  FREE*
*Free Show!
8:00 pm   $5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show  $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
8:00 pm   Killer Fun Time: Loony + Klowndra at Church of Clown (SF)  $20*
*Sliding Scale
8:00 pm   Recession Indicator: 2008 Throwback Party at Thee Parkside (SF)  $15*
*$5 off at the door with GDC badge
8:15 pm   Interactive Performance Lab: Jazz + Comedy (SF)  $15
8:30 pm   Saturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed | SF  FREE
9:00 pm   SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)  $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
9:00 pm   Depeche Mode Night  $10*
*10 advance. - $10 before 10pm, $15 after night of
9:00 pm   $5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)  $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm   Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
9:00 pm   “FirstClass: Departure” DJ Saturday Nights | Oakland  FREE
10:00 pm   SF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP
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