Community
Sunday, September 13
17th Annual Greek & Middle Eastern Festival (Rohnert Park)
A Taste of Greece & the Middle East Comes to Rohnert Park! Get ready for a weekend filled with delicious food, live music, dancing, culture, and community! The 17th Annual Greek & Middle Eastern Festival returns to Rohnert Park on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, ...
“Twin Peaks” Fest 2026: Screenings + Cherry Pie at SF’s Balboa Theater (Sept. 11-13)
Twin Peaks Fest at Balboa Theater features three days of screenings from all seasons of Twin Peaks and Fire Walk with Me, local art vendors, a raffle for paintings, live piano performances, and cherry pie. Costumes are encouraged, and tickets are sold by screening, day, ...
Learn Irish Dancing w/ Live Traditional Music (Haight SF)
Have you ever been moved by the sound of Irish music and just felt like dancing?
There’s an exciting new Irish partner dancing event in San Francisco, combining welcoming lessons with the joy of dancing to live music.
Come solo or bring friends. Learn the moves. Dance to a live band. ...
Shofar in the Park (Petaluma)
A Brief Rosh Hashanah Experience
Join us to ring in the new year with a short service that will consist of Shofar Blowing and Tashlich Meditation.
The Shofar blast is the feature of the Jewish New Year, a call from the heart, symbolizing fresh beginnings, divine blessings, and ...
Monday, September 14
Beyond the Bridge: A Film & Conversation On A Solution to Homelessness
Join Bar Association of San Francisco, The Justice and Diversity Center, SF Human Rights Commission Equity Advisory Housing Subcommittee, CA Dept of Civil Rights Community Conflict Resolution Unit and United Way Bay Area for a special screening of Beyond the Bridge, a powerful documentary that explores innovative, community-driven approaches to ...
Tuesday, September 15
SF’s “El Grito” de Independencia Celebration of Mexico (Civic Center Plaza)
Celebrate the eve of Mexican Independence Day at Civic Center Plaza with El Grito, a free community festival featuring live music, performances by local groups such as Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah and Ballet Carlos Moreno, Mexican food vendors, and a reenactment of the historic call ...
Wednesday, September 16
The Living Archive: Before It Was Mine Fashion Show + Showroom Event
The Living Archive: Before It Was Mine is a two-day fashion show and experiential exhibition celebrating regenerative design, cultural heritage, textile repair, and community connection, hosted at Rivian San Francisco in Hayes Valley on September 16 and 17.
Wednesday opens with a runway show featuring 15 ...
Gr8’tr U X Rafiki Run Club (Crane Cove Park)
Ready to lace up and hit the pavement? Join the Gr8’tr U and Rafiki Run Club every Wednesday at 5:30! This 10-week run club gives everyone a chance to enjoy some cardio, bond with their fellow runners, and get a great workout in!
Not much of ...
Music: the Gathering
Join us at the historic Savoy Tivoli for a two-room takeover hosted by Checkpoint.
Live Music Jam: Bring your instrument and hop on stage with our house band to play classic video game tunes, all skill levels welcome to join.
MTG Commander: Bring your decks to the ...
Inside the 2026 SF Ballot: Live Q&A w/ Journalists (SF Main Library)
Get the lowdown on your San Francisco ballot for the Nov. 3 election and make your vote count. Journalists will answer your questions.
Join us in person to dive deep. We’ll break down what’s on the ballot, why it matters, what you need to know before ...
Thursday, September 17
Center Hardware’s Toolapalooza 2026
Check out what’s new and exciting from industry leading brands including Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt, Festool, SawStop, STIHL, Freud & Diablo, Knipex, Klein, Stabila, Kishigo, Benjamin Moore, Occidental Leather, Dap, and more. Local faves jumping in for the day include Long Bridge Pizza, Sew Frisco with ...
SF’s Free Cantonese Opera Festival 2026 w/ Costume Try-Ons (Chinatown)
Cantonese Opera Festival 2026
Celebrate the rich traditions, music, costumes, and artistry of Cantonese Opera at this special community festival in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown!
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly cultural celebration featuring live performances, traditional costumes, Chinese classical music, and opportunities to experience ...
The Presidio 250th Birthday Celebration (SF)
Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Presidio
Captivating Saga of Crissy Field , An Audio-Visual Interpretation through Music and Art
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING
THE PRESIDIO’S 250th BIRTHDAY!
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Public showings at 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm
Presidio Chapel, 130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco
Preview at https://youtu.be/ETbJZoNvx_U?si=xmBdmsTaaUVzxgRm and https://youtu.be/QpfEjedaTIY?si=5QmQiykMhKTRwB6W
Introductions
Rev. Gerald ...
District 10 Sunnydale Family Summit
This is Your City. This is Your Voice. This is Your Future. Share your story about growing up and raising your family in San Francisco.
Every family has a story. Every voice matters. Please share yours.
Join us for the District 10 Sunnydale Family Summit! The This Is ...
Second Annual Blossom into Autumn: A Fundraiser for Oasis for Girls
Join us for a hands-on, seasonal bouquet-making workshop featuring vibrant local blooms to help fund life-changing opportunities for girls right here in San Francisco.
Craft Your Own Bouquet: Tap into your creativity playing around with colors, textures and shapes to design a customized floral arrangement using beautiful, locally ...
OakTown Thursdays
OakTown Thursdays is celebrated every third Thursday between 17th street and Telegraph in Downtown Oakland. OakTown Thursday will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with salsa dancing, Lowriders, Vendors, and more! Free for all ages! There will be an exclusive after party located at FLUID 510 ...
Big Art Loop: “Waterfront Walkabout” Free SF Art Stroll (Embarcadero)
San Francisco’s new event series where live music, interactive pop-ups, & monumental art set the stage for a bayside stroll like no other! Launching September 17 and returning monthly every third Thursday this fall, Waterfront Walkabout is a free series inviting you to experience the Big ...Monthly
OakTown Thursdays (Oakland)
OakTown Thursdays is every 3rd Thursday from June to October.
Our Thursday, September 17th celebration lifts up Hispanic Heritage hosted by Rudy Ortiz from 102.9 FM hosts with Salsa dancing, low riders, vendors, wrestling from luchadores, performances from DJ Lombriz, Dos Four and headlining Gina Madrid! ...
Beats, Brews & Vines Free Downtown Millbrae Festival
Spend your summer nights in Downtown Millbrae at Beats, Brews & Vines, a free outdoor concert series featuring live music, local food, and refreshing drinks! Join us every third Thursday from August through October, 6:00–8:00 PM, at Broadway & Hillcrest. 2026 Beats, Brews & Vines ...
Constitution Day Community Conversation (Mountain View)
A judge, a rabbi, a veteran, a scientist, an artist and a 10-year-old walk into a room…
We gave 25 people from very different corners of our community one minute each and one question:
What does the Constitution mean to you right now?
The answers may be celebratory, ...
The Ritual of Braiding
Braiding hair and telling stories–it’s a classic way to spend an evening. Spend it with us at KQED as we explore the deep cultural significance of braiding across Latine, African, and Indigenous traditions.
We’ll gather for shared dialogue and live demos where members of the audience ...
Friday, September 18
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 10-20)
One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more ...
Free Coffee Concert w/ Classical Music (Downtown SF)
Escape the daily grind and treat your ears (and taste buds) at Philharmonia Baroque’s Coffee Concerts—a free monthly series of hour-long musical performances in the heart of San Francisco.
Begin your morning with a program for voices that spans centuries. Members of the Philharmonia Baroque Chorale, led ...
Free SF Transportation Fair: Muni Updates + Rider Q&A (Balboa Park)
The Community Living Campaign’s 2026 Community Transportation Fair takes place Friday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at Daring Faith Church, 355 Ocean Ave. at San Jose Ave., directly across from the Balboa BART Station.
Our goal is simple: bring transportation providers and riders together.
Transportation providers will have an opportunity to ...
2026 Bishop Ranch” Taste of City Center” Sept. 18-27 (San Ramon)
By popular demand, City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon’s lively open-air dining, shopping and entertainment destination, is bringing back its signature restaurant week, Taste of City Center, Sept. 18-27, with casual eats, elevated dinners and exclusive deals across the destination’s acclaimed dining lineup.
Savor the flavors ...
San Francisco Greek Food Festival (Sept. 18-20)
San Francisco’s beloved Greek tradition turns 75.
Three joyful days of homemade Greek food, dance, music and community in the heart of the Mission.
Join Us for a Journey of Greek Culture
September 18, 11am to 10pm
September 19, 11am to 10pm
September 20, 12pm to 7pm
Destination Festival 2026: 3-Day Music + Arts on Floating Island (Sacramento River Delta))
This year’s Destination Fest is a 3-day boutique music and arts gathering on Forbes Island, an historic floating light house, only accessible by ferry or boat, a short drive from San Francisco.
Set sail, lose yourself, come home changed. 🪼
️ Date: Sep 18th, 2026 2PM – ...
“Oktoberfest on Front” Free SF Block Party
Oktoberfest on Front | Free SF Block Party
Overview
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl! San Francisco’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration returns to Downtown on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Co-hosted by the Downtown SF Partnership and Schroeder’s, join us for a full-blown Bavarian celebration in the streets featuring live ...
SF’s “Oktoberfest on Front” Free Block Party + Beer Hall Games (2026)
Oktoberfest on Front is a free, all-ages Bavarian-themed block party in downtown San Francisco, featuring live music, beer hall games, and German food specials. Attendees can enjoy stein holding contests, best-dressed competitions, and bar specials with over 70 beers on tap from local venues. The ...
From The E: Latino Heritage Month Night Market (Excelsior)
FREE COMMUNITY FUN!
From The E: Excelsior Night Market
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month!
Welcome back the Luchadores of WFC Wrestling for an entertaining evening of performances and fun, including a meet & greet with the wrestlers! Watch the high-flying antics dazzle and delight! Bring the whole family for a night ...
