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Saturday, August 29
What the Hell Happened in San Francisco? (Bay Area Premiere)(2024) is an evening-length work of dance-theater wrestling with idealism, dreams, and disillusionment. Malinda LaVelle and Emmaly Wiederholt met in 2008 in San Francisco while trying to “make it” as contemporary dance artists. They burned that dream …
WELCOME BACK to A Cappella!!! This completely FREE show will feature music and audition information from the Berkeley a cappella groups you know and love. Check out the link in our website for more info. See you at Dwinelle 145, 7:30 PM on Saturday, August …
Country trucker band serving up hot tunes circa 1960-1979, California Turnaround blasts down musical byroads with a whiff of diesel smoke, Jack Daniels and diner coffee. Hop in and find out what’s at the end of that long white line….
Sunday, August 30
Please join us for a reading by S.E. Filomeo from her new book, Tortue du Soleil. This event is organized by the Left Coast Writers and hosted by Book Passage.
Tortue du Soleil tells the story of three women, Maia, Amélie, and Cassandra, whose paths cross at the …
Join neighbors and volunteers every Sunday to help keep Lower Nob Hill clean, welcoming, and beautiful. We provide trash grabbers, bags, and gloves for anyone who wants to help out. Meet new people, give back to the community, and make a visible difference one block …
Come hang with Craft Haus for a relaxed Sunday afternoon of crafting in the park.
Bring whatever you’re currently working on—or come without a project and make something with us. The event is free to attend, and we’ll have a small selection of craft projects available …
Come have fun at Cape & Cowl Con, a free, family-friendly, one-day comic convention celebrating the very best comics, artists, and makers our community has to offer!
Hosted by Cape & Cowl Comics, the Eisner award-winning comic book shop located in downtown Oakland for ten amazing …
A Free Community Block Party for Everyone
Open to the whole community — bring the family!
For 39 years, APA Family Support Services has been a pillar of care, connection, and culture in our community. Come celebrate our rich history and vibrant spirit with a day full …
Calling all young creators! Rivermark Village invites families to enjoy a free afternoon of hands-on summer crafting on Sunday, August 30. Kids can let their imaginations shine as they create a fun seasonal tote bag to take home. The event will take place near Chipotle …
Register for this free workshop, where you’ll create an original poem inspired by Crissy Field and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Led by acclaimed poet Jodie Hollander, the Poetry in the Parks: Share Your Voice workshops invite participants to slow down, observe the landscape, and …
Lily Kanter presents her new book, Woven For Purpose: How Design, Business, and Heart can Stitch a Better World.
Is it really possible to grow a successful company without losing yourself, your principles, or your family? Lily—co-founder of the iconic lifestyle brand Serena & Lily—knows the answer is yes. …
We’re excited to welcome you back for 2026!
KOHO and Gardens of Golden Gate Park are excited to present the fifth annual KOHO BonPop community Bon Odori festival on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens Fountain Plaza.
Event Schedule:
2-4 pm: Vendors & Activities
4-6 …
BonPOP, a reimagined Bon Odori (ancestral dance festival), welcomes a local, city-wide and regional audience to immerse themselves in the Japanese tradition of honoring ancestors through dance, song, and rituals accessible to all regardless of religion, faith, ethnicity, and cultural beliefs. The festival features a …
A guide to long-term pacing that balances hustle and leisure, whether you’re chasing bold dreams or just trying to stay afloat in daily life, inspired by the strategies of elite athletes and renowned psychologists.
Elizabeth will be joined in conversation by author Rebecca Black.
Come unwind and replenish your energy in a grove of Coast Redwoods. Gentle, nature-inspired live ambient music will accompany your rest, meditation, or movement.
Bring a picnic blanket or chair and something comfy to wear. Tea will be provided 🙂
Please see our link for artist information, parking, and RSVP information.
We …
Join us for a Golden State Valkyries Watch Party! Wear purple & bring your Valkyries energy!
Free Entry | Food & drinks provided
Doors open at 3:45 pm and Game starts at 4:00 pm
Please RSVP and let us know you’re coming! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watch-party-portland-fire-vs-golden-state-valkyries-tickets-1993874967702?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Walk-ins are always welcome!
Are you drained by life these days? Are you a hottie looking for a little escape with your community? We feel you, diva! Come enjoy some drag, drinks, and dancing at Thick & Tired: making Sunday Funday both curvaceous and salacious!
Hosted in collaboration with Madrone …
Monday, August 31
Tuesday, September 1
In Morning in Marin: Zen, Drugs, and Ewoks on the California Coast, David Perlis delivers the first comprehensive narrative history of this awakening—what he calls the “Marinaissance.” The movement gave rise to Star Wars, nurtured the improvisational ethos of the Grateful Dead, and seeded a creative …
Wednesday, September 2
Achieve greater wellness by practicing Strength and Balance Fitness (led by Chinatown YMCA) or Tai Chi (led by 64 Movements) at Union Square Park every Wednesday through September 30, on an alternating basis.
Build total-body strength and improve your mobility with Strength and Balance Fitness! Using …
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: SUPER SOCCER STARS ROUND 2 AT THE SF ZOO!
Missed out on the last demo day because it SOLD OUT? Here is another chance to get in on the action!
In celebration of the San Francisco Zoo’s Free Day for SF residents, Soccer …
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided. Learn how to form fantastical clay sea creature sculptures. Participants will explore compositional elements such as shape, form, color, and texture.
Your voice. Your vote. Our community’s future.
The race for San Francisco Supervisor, District 8 is on — and this forum gives you the chance to hear directly from the people asking for your vote. All qualified candidates have agreed to participate.
This is a candidate forum, …
Free show! Join San Francisco indie-pop quartet Cindy for an intimate in-gallery performance inside the exhibition “GaHee Park: Behind the Curtain.” Music begins promptly at 7pm, with a chance to view Park’s paintings both before and after the set. Seating limited, RSVP recommended. Bar in …
