Sunday, April 12
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 ...
Monday, April 13
Second Mondays Open Mic (Bayview Opera House)
Monday, April 13 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ruth Williams Opera House
Second Mondays:
Second Mondays is a multi-disciplinary open mic for Black people to share and enjoy incredible art. The stage welcomes comedy, poetry, singing, rapping, instrumentalists, and more!
It’s what we at Gold Beams have been doing for three years.
And this month it’s FREE!
All ages welcome!
Tuesday, April 14
“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
Wednesday, April 15
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
Thursday, April 16
Insurgent Beatitudes: The History of City Lights (SF Main Library)
Thursday, April 16 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room
With beguiling stories and images Peter Maravelis explores the multilayered histories of the unique cultural hub known as City Lights Bookstore. Renowned for its role in the cultural and literary life of San Francisco and the nation, as both bookstore and a publisher, City Lights ...
Friday, April 17
New Living Expo 2026 at The Marin Center (April 17-19)
April 17th – 19th 2026
Fri Apr 17 (2 pm – 8 pm)
Sat Apr 18 (10 am – 8 pm)
Sun Apr 19 (11 am – 7 pm)
Free Parking
1-day pass $31 (Marin Center Fees included)
2-day pass $43 (Marin Center Fees included)
3-day pass $55 (Marin Center Fees included)
Attendance & recordings $110 (Marin ...
“Startup Art Fair” 70+ Indie Artist Fair in 1950s Motel (April 17-19)
Startup Art Fair, the original artist-first hotel takeover fair, proudly announces the return of Startup San Francisco 2026. This boutique, multi-room gallery experience transforms the Hotel del Sol into an immersive art fair where every door opens to discovery and every conversation leads to connection. ...
All Things Hidden Book Launch (Morgan Hill)
Friday, April 17 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Granary
Join us for the highly anticipated release of Lesley Miles’ memoir All Things Hidden, in conversation with Jordan Rosenfeld.
All Things Hidden…a witness to paradise lost traces Lesley’s experience into a Maya community-building project in Ixcan, Guatemala, where she uncovers the hidden complexities of American involvement ...
“History Live” Discover SF’s Baseball Past w/ Lincoln Mitchell (SF)
Join author and professor Lincoln Mitchell as he discusses the history of baseball in San Francisco from the Eagles and Red Rovers to Logan Webb and Buster Posey.
Lincoln Mitchell teaches in the Political Science Department and School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. ...
Saturday, April 18
Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival 2026 (Downtown Petaluma)
Saturday, April 18 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Historic Downtown Petaluma
Theme: “America’s Birthday – Petaluma Style”
Celebrating 250 years of independence, ingenuity, and small-town pride.
“Americas’ Birthday – Petaluma Style” celebrates the nation’s 250th Birthday by honoring Petaluma’s deep agricultural roots and hometown spirit. This 43rd Annual Butter & Egg Days Parade recognizes the farmers, families, immigrants, ...
Free Chinatown Mural Tour: Art + Culture Experience (SF)
Join the CCSC Mural Project
Dive into the alleys of Chinatown with the CCSC Mural Project! This fun, interactive event lets you connect with the community and experience Chinese culture in San Francisco. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, this is the perfect chance to ...
Vallejo Ferry Fest (2026)
Saturday, April 18 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mare Island Historic Core
Bring the whole family and join us for a fun-filled day on the Mare Island waterfront. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, live music, raffles, giveaways, and more! Save the date for this unique, FREE waterfront celebration.
When: Saturday, April 18th, 2026 – 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 ...
“Startup Art Fair” 70+ Indie Artist Fair in 1950s Motel (April 17-19)
Startup Art Fair, the original artist-first hotel takeover fair, proudly announces the return of Startup San Francisco 2026. This boutique, multi-room gallery experience transforms the Hotel del Sol into an immersive art fair where every door opens to discovery and every conversation leads to connection. ...
2026 Earth Day Festival & Green Business Expo (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Join the fun and kick off Earth Month and SF Climate Week with a bang at the Yerba Buena Gardens 2026 Earth Day Festival! The San Francisco Green Business Program is hosting an exciting Green Business Expo in partnership with the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy ...
San Francisco Boba Festival on Ocean Avenue
Saturday, April 18 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: $15 | Check-in: Ocean Avenue Association
Due to popular demand, the well-received Ocean Avenue Boba Festival is back! 🧋🧋
Join us for a fun, walkable tasting experience through the Ingleside neighborhood of San Francisco. Participants will visit local boba and drink shops along Ocean Avenue, each serving a mini-sized signature drink for ...
Sunday, April 19
SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (2025/26)
The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Mozart to Mendelssohn” concerts! (M2M) is the Association’s second full orchestra, and was formed in 2014 to accommodate the growing number of musicians who wanted the experience of per forming large orchestral works. The group typically per forms ...
Earth Day Fair in Bernal Heights (2026)
Come celebrate Earth Day at the annual Bernal Heights Earth Day street fair. On April 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3PM, we’ll take over Cortland Avenue and beyond for our annual Earth Day event. As always, we will have earth-friendly crafts, sales artists, green ...
“Startup Art Fair” 70+ Indie Artist Fair in 1950s Motel (April 17-19)
Startup Art Fair, the original artist-first hotel takeover fair, proudly announces the return of Startup San Francisco 2026. This boutique, multi-room gallery experience transforms the Hotel del Sol into an immersive art fair where every door opens to discovery and every conversation leads to connection. ...
Mozart to Mendelssohn : Shostakovich
The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents Mozart to Mendelssohn: Shostakovich
Program
– Ludwig van Beethoven: Egmont Overture
– Max Richter: On the Nature of Daylight
– Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 11 “The Year 1905”
Music Director & Conductor: John Kendall Bailey
Admission is FREE and registration/RSVPs are appreciated. Seating is ...
Monday, April 20
420 “Smokers Dream” Festival at Midway SF (2026)
If you missed the last Dream Festival w/Snoopadelic & Burner, don’t let history repeat itself! The legendary festival is back!
This isn’t just your everyday 420 festival! Experience a one-of-a-kind, rhythmic psychodrama and immerse yourself in the senses, sounds and culture of the Highest Show on Earth!
Designed to elevate your ...
Thursday, April 23
Noe Valley Spring Wine Walk
Thursday, April 23 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: $40 | Noe Valley Town Square
Welcome to the Noe Valley Spring Wine Walk 2026!
Come join us at 3861 24th Street for an evening filled with delicious wines and good company. *(Please note there is a second ticket booth next to Yoga Flow at 4049 24th St)* Sip on a variety of wines ...
Kim Shuck’s Poem Jam Celebrates The Catacombs of Vanished Lovers (SF Main Library)
Thursday, April 23 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm |
Cost: FREE | Koret Auditorium
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck and special guests celebrate the publication of poet Jeffrey Bryant’s The Catacombs of Vanished Lovers 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 ...
Saturday, April 25
Piedmont Food Fest (Oakland)
Piedmont Food Fest is back! Join us at Piedmont Park on 4/25, 11am-4pm for a vibrant multicultural festival full of global flavors (paella, empanadas, Nepalese dumplings, shaved ice and more), live performances (including DJ HeyLove, The Cal Band, Beloved Aerial Arts), KidZone carnival games and ...
Drawing From Film: Virdiana and 3-Year Anniversary Celebration
We’ll be pausing Buñuel’s surrealist nun dramedy Viridiana, to draw striking frames. The drawing session will be followed by light refreshments and a chance to celebrate the three year anniversary of the program.
Basic materials (pencils, paper, erasers) will be provided. You may bring your own ...
“Downtown Dance” Free Festival (Fremont)
Celebrate the spirit of dance at the Fremont Downtown Event Center!
Downtown Dance!
Saturday, April 25
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont, CA
Free and open to the public. Fun for all ages!
Join us for live multicultural performances, and try your hand at different dancing styles with ...
Alive and Kicking” 2026 SF Dance Film Festival (Brava Theater)
Get ready to jump, jive, and feel the joy with Alive and Kicking, the acclaimed documentary celebrating the vibrant world of swing dance. From its historic roots to its thriving global community today, the film captures the cathartic power and infectious spirit at the heart of ...
Sunday, April 26
The Petaluma Spring Antique Faire (2026)
Sunday, April 26 8:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Historic Downtown Petaluma
Join us for a day of shopping and collecting in beautiful Downtown Petaluma!
Antique and collectible lovers throughout the Bay Area are welcome to come, browse and shop the 41st Annual Petaluma Antique Faire this Spring on Sunday, April 26, 8 am to 4 pm set ...
SF Poet Laureate Genny Lim + Youth Poet Laureates (SF Main Library)
Sunday, April 26 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room
San Francisco’s 9th Poet Laureate Genny Lim hosts a special program featuring our city’s first Youth Poet Laureates: SF Youth Poet Laureate Karan Gupta, Vice SF Youth Poet Laureate Aisha McCulloch and Tika Zahiri, SF Youth Poet Laureate Cohort Member. Come celebrate poetry as an ...
Friday, May 1
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, May 1 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Baukunst
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
Free Community Yoga on The Water (Downtown Petaluma)
Free Community Yoga on the Water — Downtown Petaluma
Looking for a free, feel-good way to get outside and move your body? Join Free Community Yoga on The Floathouse Dock, held right on the Petaluma River in the heart of downtown.
These all-levels yoga sessions take place ...