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Friday, September 25
Directions In Stereo
Join resident dj Circuit73 with special guest The Restaurant on the last Friday of the month at 540 Bar as Directions In Stereo cues up, an eclectic, sonic backdrop for the evening. It’s gonna be an all vinyl, variety mix to the max!
Grab a drink ...
Friday Bachata: 3-Level Class + Late-Night Social (Potrero Hill)
Bachata Lab is a weekly bachata class and practice social in San Francisco, held every Friday at the Smuin Center for Dance in Potrero Hill. We teach three levels at the same time, beginner, intermediate and advanced, so you can join whether it is your ...
Solidarity Cinema: Short Films by Sudanese Filmmakers (SF)
See short films by Sudanese filmmakers at this screening & fundraiser, featuring special guest Hana Baba from KALW’s Solidarity Cinema
Come to KALW on Friday, September 25 at 8p for this month’s installment of Solidarity Cinema. We’re joined by Hana Baba for a night of Sudanese ...
Saturday, September 26
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
Maker Faire Bay Area 20th Anniversary: Save 30% with Funcheap Maker Faire Bay Area returns to Mare Island for its 20th anniversary, bringing together a massive weekend of invention, creativity, hands-on making, art, technology and wonderfully weird things you won’t see anywhere else. Known as ...
Walk SF’s “Laziest Marathon” w/ Parks, Coffee Stops + Scenic Vistas
Come walk SF’s laziest marathon with Westsider SF!
Our goal is to walk 26.2 miles in one day in the laziest way possible — coffee breaks, scenic parks, and iconic vistas will abound. Push yourself and join us for the whole marathon, or use the map ...
Get Up, Get Out: Black Men’s Health Symposium (Bayview YMCA)
Join us for an exciting event focused on health and wellness for Black men!
We’ll have:
Insightful health education presentations for all ages.
Organizations offering health and wellness resources.
Two thrilling 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, one for youth and one for adults.
Breakfast, lunch, trophies, medals, & swag bags
SF’s “Get Up, Get Out” Black Men’s Health Symposium (Bayview)
Join us for an exciting event focused on health and wellness for Black men!
We’ll have:
Insightful health education presentations for all ages.
Organizations offering health and wellness resources.
Two thrilling 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, one for youth and one for adults.
Breakfast, lunch, trophies, medals, & swag bags
Register here!
Trinity Alley $5 Book Fair (SF)
Announcing the final $5 Book Fair of the year:
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25th and 26th. 10am-5pm.
34 Trinity Place, San Francisco, CA, 94104. (Bush at Montgomery)
A Great Source for Used Books
1000’s of books from Bay Area bookstores + booksellers.
New remainder, vintage, and rare books.
All books (and ...
Sausalito Art & Harbor Days
Sausalito Art & Harbor Days returns to the waterfront for its monthly run — 70+ vendors set up along the Ferry Landing with local art, crafts, and food, all with the bay right there.
Musiq 4 the Soul plays Gabrielson Park from noon to 3. Led ...
Free Bay Area ADU & Tiny Home Expo Fall 2026 (Oakland)
The Bay Area ADU Expo is a free educational event for homeowners, property owners, ADU buyers, builders, contractors, real estate professionals, and anyone exploring accessory dwelling units for family living, rental income, or property improvement.
This fall, the Expo comes to Oakland with even more demo ...
Paramount Theatre Public Tour
Public tours of the Paramount Theatre are typically given on Saturdays, excluding holidays, holiday weekends and some event days. Our guided tours provide a full and informative view of the theatre. Tours are interactive in nature and run approximately 90 minutes.
Please Note: Due to their ...
SF World Naked Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF (Fall 2026)
The 2026 Calendar of Sunny Seasonal San Francisco World Naked Bike Rides presents the funnest opportunity to ProTest to Save Our Planet — in #ThePureSuitOfHappiness ( pr #BareAsYouDare ). As the San Francisco Chronicle “covered” us in 2024 & noted: “Nudism is Freedom!” . All are welcome to ...
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
The 20th anniversary of MAKER FAIRE. A weekend packed with wonder and whimsy! We are bringing together the best of the best from legendary makers who have been with us since the beginning to the newest innovators who are shaping the future. Maker Faire celebrates ...
Shoreline Lake’s Yearly Sale of Cool Stuff (Mountain View)
Shoreline Lake, in Mountain View, will be holding its “Yearly Sale of Cool Stuff” on September 26th – 27th, from 10am-4pm.
Held about once per year, this popular event covers a large selection of Boathouse equipment (watersports gear – including vessels – as well as tandem ...
Alcatraz City Cruises’ 2026 Free “Community Day by the Bay” Festival (Pier 33)
Celebrating 20 Years at Alcatraz
Join Alcatraz City Cruises for a free, family-friendly celebration by the Bay as we mark 20 years of partnership with the National Park Service.
What’s Happening
Free face painting for kids
Live DJ music all day
Decorate your own 20th Anniversary tote bag
Roaming Photobooth
Passport Stamp ...
Bagels and Bricks: Creative Hangout for Makers (SoMa)
Enjoy a morning filled with fresh OJ and delicious bagels while building with bricks.
Come decompress, get your hands busy, and build whatever your brain comes up with.
What to Expect
Meet other curious, creative people in Vizcom’s Makerspace
Learn from others and inspire each other
Who This Is For
Designers, ...
District 11 OMI 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 11 OMI Family Summit! The This Is ...
4th Annual “Circus on The Square” + Free Popcorn (SF)
Step right up for a free afternoon of dazzling circus performances, food, activities, and family fun at St. Mark’s Square!
Step right up for a magical afternoon of circus, fun, and community at St. Mark’s Square! Enjoy dazzling performances from the talented artists of Circus Bella, along with free popcorn, ...
September Arts & Culture Fest w/ Live Mural Painting (Downtown San Mateo)
Join us in the heart of Downtown San Mateo for a fun day-long celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, food, and culture! From live bands and dazzling cultural performances to interactive kids’ activities, LIVE mural painting competitions, artists selling original handcrafted artworks, and poetry open ...
Drawn Together: A Drawing Club for Everyone
Draw in a calm and supportive community space for all levels (including you!). Doodle, practice, experiment with new materials, or finish that drawing/comic/manga page you’ve been procrastinating on. This is a great place to try something new, make mistakes (the fuel of creativity!) and have ...
5th Annual Art & Lit Fest (Serramonte Center)
Join us for the 5th Annual Art & Lit Fest, hosted by Daly City Public Library Associates and Serramonte Center and emceed by Freska from 96.5KOIT and 102.9KBLX and DJ Ajax from Ultra Entertainment!
This free event will showcase local artists and encourage the cultural rise ...
8th Annual Bay Area Korean “Chuseok” Festival (The Presidio)
Join Korean Center, Inc. at the Presidio on Saturday September 26th from 11am-4pm for the 8th Annual Bay Area Chuseok Festival, Northern California’s largest public celebration of Korean culture. This free, family-friendly event celebrates Chuseok through live performances, Korean food, cultural activities, local vendors, youth ...
The Mrs. Roper Castro Bar Crawl (SF)
Roper’s Castro Bar Crawl — Come & Knock on Our Door!
Grab your brightest caftan, biggest wig, chunkiest jewelry, and most fabulous Helen Roper attitude and join us for an afternoon of laughs, cocktails, friendship, and Castro bar-hopping!
On Saturday, September 26, we’re bringing the colorful world ...
ICB/ART: Artists At Work
ICB/ART will host Artists at Work, a rare, intimate behind-the-scenes access to artists in their studios and to the process of making art.
ICB/ART’s Sausalito waterfront building will come alive with 60+ artists working across a wide range of mediums, opening their studios to visitors. Artists ...
Hands-On Family Science Day: Stargazing & Planetarium Shows (San Mateo)
College of San Mateo’s annual Family Science Day offers hands-on science activities for all ages, including maker projects, walk-in STEM workshops, hourly planetarium shows, solar-telescope viewing, and a firefighter demonstration. The evening program includes NASA scientist Dr. Brian Day’s keynote on lunar activity, followed by ...
San Bruno Mountain Celebration & 1st Ever “Meet the Mountain” Fair (Brisbane)
On Saturday, September 26th, San Bruno Mountain Watch is excited to welcome you to the first “Meet the Mountain Fair” at the Mission Blue Center in Brisbane between 11am and 5pm!
This free community gathering will be a celebration of San Bruno Mountain, with opportunities for ...
Potrero Hill and Dogpatch Art Showcase & Gala
Join us in celebrating the artists of Potrero Hill and Dogpatch! *Free Event*
Art Showcase: 11AM to 3PM – Walkthrough exhibit featuring artists of all mediums from Potrero Hill and Dogpatch
Gala: 5PM to 8PM – Celebrating the artists of Potrero Hill and Dogpatch with walkthrough exhibit, ...
Oktoberfest at Headlands Brewing (East Bay to Bavaria)
Oktoberfest is taking over Headlands! From September 19 – October 4, enjoy festive Beer Gardens, Oktoberfest music, special beer releases, and 1L pours paired with a Biergarten Pretzel for $20.
On Saturday, September 26, join us for East Bay to Bavaria featuring Headlands beers, German imports, ...
SF’s “Upper Noe NeighborFest” Free Pizza, Lemonade, Popcorn + Gelato (2026)
Upper Noe NeighborFest is a free Good Neighbor Week community gathering at Upper Noe Rec Center featuring music by the Adrian West Band, a MoBu Dance Studio performance, activity booths, archery, volleyball, games, arts and crafts, face painting, and KidsZone activities. Free refreshments include popcorn, ...
$1 Art Vending Machine Pop-Up w/ 10+ Machines in SF (Sept. 26-27)
Locali Visitor Center hosts the first Art Vending Machine Weekend, featuring 7 Bay Area artists and over 10 vending machines stocked with collectible prints and stickers that, according to the poster, are just $1 each! (don’t worry about bringing change… they have quarters. Enjoy drinks ...
