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Monday, March 9

Free Blackbox Ensemble Performance (SF)
Monday, March 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to General Public
| San Francisco State University (Main)
Free Blackbox Ensemble Performance (SF)
Monday Blackbox Ensemble – Live at Knuth Hall at SFSU! Experience a powerful evening of live music by the Morrison Chamber Music Center as the Blackbox Ensemble takes the stage for a one-night-only performance. Knuth Hall
 March 9th
⏰ 7:00 PM Featuring performances by Paul Novak, Alex Burtzos, James ...

Tuesday, March 10

Free Workshop: Build Your Business Website w/ WordPress (SF Main Library)
Tuesday, March 10 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Register via Zoom
| San Francisco Public Library (All Branches)
Free Workshop: Build Your Business Website w/ WordPress (SF Main Library)
Discover the essentials of WordPress for your business with our beginner-friendly workshop. Learn to create a professional, custom-tailored WordPress website from the ground up, guided by an experienced WordPress expert. Embark on your digital journey with confidence. This workshop is offered in partnership with the Small ...

Timothy Pflueger’s Iconic SF Art Deco Designs (Museum of SF)
Tuesday, March 10 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*A free ticket is required to watch the livestream or attend in person. Optional donation always appreciated.
| Museum of San Francisco
Timothy Pflueger's Iconic SF Art Deco Designs (Museum of SF)
About the Event San Francisco native Timothy Pflueger designed some of the Bay Area’s most iconic structures of the Art Deco era, from movie palaces (the Castro Theatre and the Paramount in Oakland); to skyscrapers (the Telephone Building and 450 Sutter); and the I. Magnin flagship ...
“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
Tuesday, March 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*buy coffee or food from the shop
| Finjan Qahwa
"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets from 7-9pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Finjan Qahwa. Generally, we draw collaborative jam comics, socialize and drink beverages.Monthly

Discover SFO’s Hidden Stories w/ KALW (SF)
Tuesday, March 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, Donations welcome
| KALW
Discover SFO's Hidden Stories w/ KALW (SF)
Discover the stories of real people facing their fears and finding support at San Francisco’s airport with KALW journalists & local experts. San Francisco International Airport is more than a place to catch a flight, it’s a public crossroads where hardship, hope, anxiety, and resilience all ...
Socialize w/ Marinites: Communal Dinner Ages 30-49 (San Rafael)
Tuesday, March 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*1.2 seats at an unlimited number of dining events for one month
| The Kitchen Table
Socialize w/ Marinites: Communal Dinner Ages 30-49 (San Rafael)
SIXTOP makes it fun and easy to socialize in Marin! Our communal dining tables offer a perfect, zero-pressure way to be social, develop new friendships, and enjoy great food in your community, with no work — whether you’re on your own or out with a friend, ...

Wednesday, March 11

Free Book Talk w/ Ellen Huet: Wellness Cult Exposé (Redwood Room)
Wednesday, March 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Complimentary with RSVP
| The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
Free Book Talk w/ Ellen Huet: Wellness Cult Exposé (Redwood Room)
What: WiLD 949/iHeart Radio’s Read A Book! with Angelina at The Redwood Room *Ellen Huet – Wednesday, March 11th – Author of Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult When: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Where: The Redwood Room, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Admission: ...
The Future of Independent Commissions in San Francisco
Wednesday, March 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Women's Building
San Francisco’s system of independent commissions is one of the strongest tools residents have to hold their government accountable — and it’s now at a critical turning point. ​The Commission Streamlining Task Force, created by the voter-approved Proposition E (November 2024), is proposing changes that could ...
31st Annual Hamaguchi Print Week Visiting Artist Lecture (SF)
Wednesday, March 11 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP is encouraged but not mandatory
| Timken Hall | California College of the Arts
31st Annual Hamaguchi Print Week Visiting Artist Lecture (SF)
The Yozo Hamaguchi Scholarship Award and Visiting Artist Program fosters excellence in the study and practice of Printmedia at California College of the Arts. Now in its 31st year, CCA Printmedia is pleased to present a special Hamaguchi program featuring our annual visiting artist lecture ...
Astronomy on Tap: NASA + Stanford Talks (SF)
Wednesday, March 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*1 drink minimum
| Standard Deviant Brewing
Astronomy on Tap: NASA + Stanford Talks (SF)
Local astronomers talking about stars, planets, and the universe at your neighborhood bar. No PhD required. Astronomy on Tap is is a free public lecture series where astronomers give short, laid-back talks over drinks at local bars. No background in science required — our scientists share ...

Thursday, March 12

Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poem Jam Celebrates Women in a Golden State
Thursday, March 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main, Latino Room (Lower Level)
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam Celebrates Women in a Golden State
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck invites writers featured in Women in a Golden State to present at SFPL’s Monthly poetry reading.  Kim Shuck was San Francisco’s seventh Poet Laureate. Her poetry draws on her multiethnic background which includes Polish and Cherokee heritage, and her ...
Free Sea Shanty Sing-Along for St. Paddy’s Weekend (Oakland)
Thursday, March 12 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free show… but the tip jar helps keep the rum flowing and the barnacles off the hul
| Slainte Pub
Free Sea Shanty Sing-Along for St. Paddy’s Weekend (Oakland)
After a string of sold-out small venues — including a recent ticketed show — Oakland’s Shipwrecked Shanty sails back to Sláinte Irish Pub to kick off a celebratory weekend of St. Patrick’s Day cheer and the first hints of spring. Experience the original live “Shantyoke!” — ...

Friday, March 13

St. Patrick’s Day: $7 Beers at Tipsy Putt (Emeryville)
Friday, March 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Mini golf is extra
| Tipsy Putt - East Bay Emeryville
St. Patrick’s Day: $7 Beers at Tipsy Putt (Emeryville)
Lucky 7 & 7: A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, the Irish Way ⛳ If there’s one thing the Irish know, it’s how to enjoy a good round and raise a proper toast. This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re celebrating the way it was meant to be celebrated ...

Saturday, March 14

San Leandro Historical Railway Open House & Model Train Show (March 14-15)
Saturday, March 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations always appreciated!
| San Leandro Historical Railway Society
San Leandro Historical Railway Open House & Model Train Show (March 14-15)
Fun for All Ages. Come and enjoy the SLHRS Open House and Model Train Show. They will have porch sale and varied prize raffle. They have two great operational layouts inside and outside (weather permitted). FREE ADMISSION. Event Days and Times: Saturday, March 14th – 10 AM to ...
SF’s 175th Anniversary St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival (2026)
Saturday, March 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza
SF's 175th Anniversary St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival (2026)
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a community marketplace, Irish youth sports, music, dancing, and culture!   Sunset Mercantile and The United Irish Societies of San Francisco are joining forces to bring a cultural event to life. Join us on March 14th following the parade for live performances, ...
Sláinte St Patricks Block Party (Oakland)
Saturday, March 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Slainte Irish Pub
Sláinte St Patricks Block Party (Oakland)
Get ready for an awesome in-person celebration filled with live music, food, and great vibes. Bring your friends and fam to enjoy live tunes, tasty eats, and plenty of laughs. It’s all about good times, cool people, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out – come ...
Dogpatch Small Business Stroll (SF)
Saturday, March 14 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All are welcome! The event will happen rain or shine.
| Woods Yard Park
Dogpatch Small Business Stroll (SF)
Enjoy an afternoon of community, connection and commerce at the Dogpatch Street Small Business Stroll. This guided walk will spotlight 6 locally owned businesses, each offering a unique look into their story, products and services. At each stop, enjoy a short interview with the business owner ...
26th Annual “Brides of March” Pub Crawl (SF)
Saturday, March 14 – 2:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Washington Square Park
26th Annual "Brides of March" Pub Crawl (SF)
​Beautiful brides – it’s time for that most special of events! The 26th Annual Brides of March! ​Our party will begin in Washington Square Park where we’ll gather and take some photos in front of the gorgeous Saints Peter and Paul Church, followed by a bridal ...

Sunday, March 15

Free Book Talk w/ Rebecca Solnit on Change (Grace Cathedral)
Sunday, March 15 – 9:30 am - Ends at 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Books available for purchase and signing
| Grace Cathedral
Free Book Talk w/ Rebecca Solnit on Change (Grace Cathedral)
As white nationalist and authoritarian movements push toward isolation and individualism, other currents continue to gather strength. Antiracism, feminism, expansive understandings of gender, environmental thinking, scientific discovery, and Indigenous and non-Western ways of knowing resonate across borders and generations, pointing toward a more relational and interconnected ...

Wednesday, March 18

North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
Wednesday, March 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring Friends and Family to Support the Gallery !
| Live Worms Gallery
North Beach Noir: Free "Renegade Cinema" Night of SF Films (2026)

We are a group of cinephiles passionate about sharing films that are deeply connected to North Beach, San Francisco, and the city’s rich filmmaking history. Our focus is on films relevant to North Beach, as well as showcasing works from local San Francisco filmmakers. We host monthly screenings every ...Monthly

Saturday, March 21

Magic Lantern Arts Festival (Castro Valley)
Saturday, March 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free; walk-ins welcome
| Adobe Art Center
An early evening art festival that invites participants to explore the magic of art through playful shadow puppets, glowing lanterns, and interactive light creations alongside live music, entertainment, and warm drinks. This hands-on event sparks imagination and creativity while turning ordinary light and shadow into ...

Sunday, March 29

SF’s “Civic Symphony” Free Concerts (2025/26)
Sunday, March 29 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Herbst Theatre
SF's "Civic Symphony" Free Concerts (2025/26)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Symphony” free concerts from Nov. 2, 2025-June 7, 2026 at Herbst Theatre! In 1931, Mrs. Sigmund Stern created the San Francisco Civic Symphony, with the support of Dr. Josephine Randall, who was the first director of the ...

Thursday, April 2

SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, April 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition.  DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month. All ...Monthly

Friday, April 3

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, April 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Baukunst
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Join us for Baukunst First Fridays, our brand-new monthly celebration blending art, music, and food! Every month, experience a vibrant evening of creativity, delicious bites, and fantastic tunes. Mark your calendars and bring your friends — let’s make every first Friday unforgettable! Baukunst First Fridays ...Monthly

Friday, April 10

Art Matters: Free Spring Open Studios 2026 at 1890 Bryant (Exclusive Preview Night)
Friday, April 10 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required
| 1890 Bryant Street Studios
Art Matters: Free Spring Open Studios 2026 at 1890 Bryant (Exclusive Preview Night)

Join this historic arts community as the doors open this Spring and celebrate human art in all its forms. Studios throughout the building feature art alongside the artists who create it, individuals who teach, mentor, nurture, and thrive on the exchange of new ideas. Art ...

FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Friday, April 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $34.67*
*Friday tickets start at $34.67 ($28 + fees). All other dates higher
| San Jose McEnery Convention Center
FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Step into a universe where pop culture comes alive! From the moment you walk through the doors of the San Jose Convention Center, APRIL 10 – 12, 2026, you’ll be immersed in a world built for fans, by fans. This year’s FandomCon is set to be bigger, bolder, and ...

Saturday, April 11

Art Matters: Free Spring Open Studios 2026 at 1890 Bryant (April 10-12)
Saturday, April 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required
| 1890 Bryant Street Studios
Art Matters: Free Spring Open Studios 2026 at 1890 Bryant (April 10-12)

Join this historic arts community as the doors open this Spring and celebrate human art in all its forms. Studios throughout the building feature art alongside the artists who create it, individuals who teach, mentor, nurture, and thrive on the exchange of new ideas. Art ...

Sunday, April 12

Art Matters: Free Spring Open Studios 2026 at 1890 Bryant (April 10-12)
Sunday, April 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required
| 1890 Bryant Street Studios
Art Matters: Free Spring Open Studios 2026 at 1890 Bryant (April 10-12)

Join this historic arts community as the doors open this Spring and celebrate human art in all its forms. Studios throughout the building feature art alongside the artists who create it, individuals who teach, mentor, nurture, and thrive on the exchange of new ideas. Art ...

Alonzo King Lines Ballet Family Experience Spring (YBCA)
Sunday, April 12 – 2:30 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Per Person
| Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, 700 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Alonzo King Lines Ballet Family Experience Spring (YBCA)
Experience the Magic of Dance: Alonzo King LINES Ballet Family Experience Parents, caregivers, and children (ages 4-12) are invited to join us on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts for our Family Experience, an unforgettable afternoon of movement and ...

Tuesday, April 14

“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
Tuesday, April 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*buy coffee or food from the shop
| Finjan Qahwa
"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets from 7-9pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Finjan Qahwa. Generally, we draw collaborative jam comics, socialize and drink beverages.Monthly