Friday, August 21
SF’s Thrilling New Play “R.O.I. (Return on Investment)” (Aug. 6-Sept. 6)
In this bold new San Francisco Playhouse production, May Lee is a rising venture capitalist on the verge of becoming the youngest partner at her firm, if she can land a career-defining deal. Then she meets Willa McGovern, a brilliant young scientist with an idea ...
Free Coffee Concert: Versailles Court Music + Pastries (One Sansome)
Friday, August 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | The Conservatory at One Sansome
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.
Step into the refined world of the French royal court with a delightful morning of music by ...
From the E: End of Summer Excelsior Night Market (SF)
✨️ FREE COMMUNITY FUN! ✨️ From The E: Excelsior Night Market
Celebrate the end of summer at our first night market of the season! We’ll have all sorts of fun things for you to enjoy, including lei-making, hula dancing, local food and artist vendors, music and ...
Fillmore After Dark Night Market: Hot August Night
HOT AUGUST NIGHT IS COMING!
Join us for Hot August Night on Friday, August 21 from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM in the Lower Fillmore!
Enjoy an evening filled with:
Classic Car Show
️ Local Vendors
Delicious Food Trucks
Live Entertainment
Family Fun & Activities
Come shop local, support small ...
“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)
Friday, August 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Come out to Union Square Park every Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm through October 16 for our free Union Square Dances. Enjoy rotating styles of live music and dancing, including Salsa, Country Western, Swing, Bollywood, and Tango. Each event starts with a lesson followed by ...Every Friday
20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Music on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Friday
Saturday, August 22
Rockridge Free “Rock-N-Stroll” w/ 20+ Bands, 50+ Local Artists (2026)
Art Bazaar with over 50 Local Artists • 20+ Street Performances from Local Bands • Pop Ups • Tastings • Offers & More
Discover one of Oakland’s most unique neighborhood celebrations during Rock-N-Stroll in the Rockridge District. Stroll a mile of College Avenue and its side ...
San Jose Cactus and Succulent Fair 2026 (Aug. 21-23)
The Cactus and Succulent Society of San Jose invites you to our 2026 Summer Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale at Peterson Middle School in Sunnyvale, California!
Don’t miss one of Northern California’s biggest cactus and succulent events of the year! Explore an incredible selection of ...
SF’s Gold Rush Days Festvial: Singing, Panning + Feasting at Pier 35 (Aug 22-23)
Saturday, August 22 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: $40 | Pier 35
Join us as we re-live the rip-roaring, singing, dancing, flim-flam peddling, gold-panning, gambling, feasting, blazing, early days of the city built on GOLD! When: August 22 & 23, 2026, 10:00am – 6:00pm Where: Pier 35, along the Embarcadero, San Francisco Presented by Red Barn Productions ...
SPCA’s “Clear the Shelters” Free Adoption Event (SF)
Saturday, August 22 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | SF SPCA Adoption Center (Mission)
The San Francisco SPCA is hosting free adoptions, waiving adoption fees on all animals for one day only on Saturday, August 22. There will be adoptable puppies, kittens, dogs and cats, as well as family-friendly fun, food, and more. Snuggle buddies, walking partners, and pint-sized ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday
SF’s Free OMI Black Book Fair + Back-to-School Bash: Free Books and Art (2026)
OMI Cultural Participation Project invites the general public to “Don’t Disturb This Groove: An Inter-Generational Black Book Fair & Back-to-School Experience”.
This isn’t just an event. It’s a movement, a vibe, and a glimpse into the future we create together.
Welcome to a space where Black stories ...
“The Sound 2026” Christian Music & Arts Festival (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, August 22 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Bandshell in Golden Gate Park
The Sound 2026 is happening on the 22nd in Golden Gate Park — it’s a free, community-wide Christian music & arts festival, and everyone is welcome whether you’re a person of faith, curious, or just want to come enjoy the day!
We will have a huge ...
Free “Haight-Ashbury Small Business Stroll” (SF)
Enjoy an afternoon of community, connection and commerce at the Haight-Ashbury Small Business Stroll. This guided walk spotlights six 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 followed by ...
Final Night: 6th Street Now & Then Art + Photo Show w/ DJ, Free Snacks (SF)
Come check out the final showing of 6th Street’s past and present before the show wraps up!
An archival and contemporary group photo and art exhibition celebrating the history and culture of the 6th Street community here in SF.
In celebration of the past and present of ...
Haight-Ashbury Guided Small Business Shop Crawl + Owner Q&As (SF)
Saturday, August 22 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Meet at Buena Vista Park (Corner of Haight and Buena Vista Ave West)
Enjoy an afternoon of community, connection and commerce at the Haight-Ashbury Small Business Stroll. This guided walk will spotlight six 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 followed ...
Crash An Indian Wedding Party With Non Stop Bhangra
Crash An Indian Wedding Party returns to San Francisco’s iconic Great American Music Hall for its 14th year!
Experience the color, music, dance, and joyful traditions of an Indian wedding at this one-of-a-kind celebration presented by Non Stop Bhangra. The evening features interactive Bhangra dance lessons, ...
2026 Duboce Park “ParkJam” Free Festival (SF)
Saturday, August 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Duboce Park
Friends of Duboce Park is hosting its fifth Duboce ParkJam on August 22, 2026 from 12 to 5 p.m.! This free event brings live music to Duboce Park with performances from five local musicians, songwriters, and groups.
Friends of Duboce Park held the first ParkJam on August 24, 2024, ...
Montclair Free Outdoor Cinema (Oakland)
Saturday, August 22 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Red Oak Realty
Red Oak Realty, in partnership with the Montclair Village Association, is excited to announce the return of the beloved Montclair Outdoor Movie Night Series, bringing two free community movie nights to the heart of Montclair Village this summer.
Montclair Movie Nights 2026
Red Oak Realty – 6450 ...
Sunday, August 23
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday
6th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Boil by Gumbo Social (SF)
Unlimited seafood. One unforgettable afternoon.
Spend the afternoon eating and celebrating community at Gumbo Social’s 6th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Boil, our biggest summer tradition and Mr. Gumbo’s annual birthday celebration.
Presented in partnership with Sunday Streets Bayview, this outdoor feast transforms the parking lot next to Gumbo ...
Monday, August 24
Imagination Mondays at Union Square (SF)
Monday, August 24 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Alternating between storytime hosted by the Best Bookstore in Union Square and interactive activities with magical fairies from Happily Ever Laughter, oh my! All ages welcome, but geared toward ages 2-4.
Imagination Mondays
Mondays, August 3 – September 28, 2026 | 10a
Union Square Plaza, 300 Powell St. ...
Tuesday, August 25
Healdsburg Plaza Free Concert Night: Super Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute)
Tuesday, August 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Healdsburg Plaza
Our weekly summer concerts in the Healdsburg Plaza from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. provide an eclectic and unique line-up of bands, and have been assembled to please a wide array of musical interests. Food vendors will be on-hand to offer locally sourced food for ...
Thursday, August 27
SF’s Thrilling New Play “R.O.I. (Return on Investment)” (Aug. 6-Sept. 6)
In this bold new San Francisco Playhouse production, May Lee is a rising venture capitalist on the verge of becoming the youngest partner at her firm, if she can land a career-defining deal. Then she meets Willa McGovern, a brilliant young scientist with an idea ...
Town of Colma Free Summer Concert Series
Thursday, August 27 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Colma Community Center
We’re excited to bring back the Summer Concert Series. Join us in August for three evenings of great music and entertainment. We will gather in the grass area at the Colma Community Center located at 1520 Hillside Blvd. from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Bring your lawn ...Every Thursday
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday
Friday, August 28
Free Pokémon World Championships Weekend: Pop-Ups + Games (Aug. 28-30)
The Pokémon World Championships 2026 bring together the best players from around the globe to San Francisco, California to compete for the title of World Champion across the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon video games, and more.
Beyond the competition at Moscone Center, fans can enjoy hands-on activities, ...
SF’s First “Visitacion Valley” Night Market + Block Party (2026)
Friday, August 28 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Leland Avenue (Between Bayshore & Peabody)
The inaugural Visitacion Valley Night Market takes place on the last Fridays of August and September along Leland Avenue in San Francisco. This free community event features delicious food vendors, local shopping, live music, street dancing, family-friendly activities, and resources from community organizations. All ages ...
“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)
Friday, August 28 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Come out to Union Square Park every Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm through October 16 for our free Union Square Dances. Enjoy rotating styles of live music and dancing, including Salsa, Country Western, Swing, Bollywood, and Tango. Each event starts with a lesson followed by ...Every Friday
20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Music on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Friday
