Wednesday, July 15
“Dawn Chorus” Listening Party: Hear Tilden’s Birds Through Pro Field-Recording Gear (Berekeley)
A Berkeley field recording artist hands you professional in-ear monitors wired to broadcast-grade microphones — and you hear the dawn chorus the way a sound engineer does. Every bird in its own frequency layer, the creek underneath, sounds your naked ear physically cannot access. Participants ...
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color
Wednesday, July 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Wednesdays, we’ll have free Crafting in Color activities including friendship bracelets, mini DIY succulent ...
Explore Symmetry: Free Graphite + Oil Pastel Art Workshop (SF)
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided.Learn how to pull a simple image transfer using graphite and oil pastels. Participants will explore mirrored images and symmetry.
2026 Election Volunteer Kickoff: Join the League of Women Voters (SF)
Wednesday, July 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Online
The next election for San Francisco voters is in November, and it’s such an important one! You can help educate and engage local voters by volunteering with the League of Women Voters of San Francisco.
Take the first step and come to an election kickoff meeting ...
Out on the Air: The Bay Area’s LGBTQ Radio Legacy Live (SF)
Join KALW & the GLBT Historical Society for a journey through the queer history of Bay Area broadcasting with the voices who were there.
Hear the voices that documented, shaped, and celebrated queer life in the Bay Area, from Stonewall through the AIDS crisis.
Queer Power Hour ...
Wood Street: Oakland Unhoused Documentary + Q&A (Grand Lake Theater)
Join members of the Wood Street community and the film team for a screening of the feature documentary ‘Wood Street,’ followed by a Q&A. The film follows members of Oakland’s largest unhoused encampment as they organize to fight the city against eviction from their long ...
Thursday, July 16
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?
Thursday, July 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Thursdays, come try your skills at giant soccer ball darts!
Free Film: “How to Power a City” Clean Energy Stories (SF Public Library)
Thursday, July 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:03 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room (lower level)
How to Power a City explores the front lines of the clean energy revolution. From solar adopters to hurricane survival and communities fighting to keep the lights on, this documentary showcases a diverse group of people leading the way to our nation’s clean energy future. It is the ...
Free Annual MFA Grad Art Show (Berkeley)
Thursday, July 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Doug Adams Gallery - Center for Arts & Religion
Our annual summer show features selected MFA graduates from top Bay Area arts programs. MFA5 explores how we maintain connection to lineage and to the earth through handicraft, medicine, and ritual. Join us in a multi-media celebration of emerging artists and arts education!
Featuring Evie Hidysmith ...
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, July 17
Free “Where’s Waldo” Scavenger Hunt: 26 Shops + Prizes (July 1-31)
Families, book lovers, and local shopping enthusiasts are invited to spend July searching for one of the world’s most recognizable characters as Where’s Waldo? Local returns to Oakland’s Rockridge District from July 1–31. Presented by the Rockridge District Association in partnership with Pegasus Books and ...
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
Free Summer Sci-Fi Movie Series (SF)
We’re celebrating summer with a free sci-fi themed movie series. Each Friday in July we’ll be showing a movie at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No purchase required, but space is limited. If you want guaranteed seating, ...Every Friday
Saturday, July 18
The Wardrobe Project Flea
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Every 3rd Saturday of the month explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry, records and more as well as creations & ...
Free 2-Day Community Arts Market: 20+ BIPOC Vendors (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
Saturday, July 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Tunnel Tops (Presidio)
Join us at Presidio Tunnel Tops for the second annual Community Arts Market (CAM) on Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th from 10am-4pm. It’s not just a market – it’s a vibrant, community-led experience that brings together culture and creativity. The market will feature over 20 BIPOC-led artisan vendors, live performances, ...
2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio (July 18-19)
Saturday, July 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 210 Lincoln Boulevard
The 2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio is a free, open-air event featuring local artists, crafters, and specialty vendors. Attendees can browse handmade goods, unique art pieces, and one-of-a-kind items in a lively community atmosphere. The event runs daily from 10 ...
Secondhand Saturday: 60+ Vintage Vendors + Live Music (SF)
A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy, every third Saturday from April- November. Join us ...
“Kids Rock” 2026 Music Festival in the Park (Redwood City)
Redwood City’s Kids Rock! returns with its kid-focused music series, packed with plenty of music, dancing, and non-stop fun. MC Andy-Z, the Master of Music and Play, will be your host, bringing an energetic, animated style to each show on Saturday June 20, July 18, ...Monthly
SF Election Kickoff: Join Voter Registration + Forums Team (2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am |
Cost: FREE | Western Addition Branch Library
The next election for San Francisco voters is in November, and it’s such an important one! You can help educate and engage local voters by volunteering with the League of Women Voters of San Francisco.
Take the first step and come to an election kickoff meeting ...
Free Opening: City Lab for Kids w/ Special Guests + Prizes (SF)
Come explore our new history learning center, City Lab for Kids.
Check out our brand new, playable exhibition, The Silver Ball and the Golden Gate: Pinball Celebrates San Francisco.
We’ll have special guests, fun prizes, and exciting surprises throughout the day!
SF’s “Summer Vibe Art Fair” Grand Opening Market w/ 125+ Artsits (Pier 27)
Saturday, July 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 27
Vibe Artisan Markets debuts its first-ever San Francisco Summer Vibe Art Fair at Pier 27, featuring over 125 curated artists, makers, and creatives from across the U.S. The event offers original fine art, ceramics, jewelry, slow fashion, and home decor, plus a full bar, craft ...
Free 2025 International Chess Day Tournament (Berkeley)
Berkeley Public Library will hold its Fourth annual International Chess Day Tournament on Saturday, July 18th at the Claremont Branch. The tournament is for all ages with three separate ages categories, Youth, Young Teen, and Adults.
The Youth and Young Teen sections will take place between ...
National Caviar Day 2024: Free Tasting + Ice Cream Cart (SF)
Saturday, July 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Caviar Co.
This year, The Caviar Co. is celebrating National Caviar Day at our Union Street flagship with caviar pairings, rosé pours by Hampton Water, an ice cream cart by Graza, a DJ, photo booth, and special partner activations. Join us for our favorite holiday and enjoy ...
Pop Nosh
Join us Saturday, July 18, from 12–4 p.m. at Temescal Brewing for Pop Nosh, a food party hosted by East Bay Nosh featuring a lineup of pop-ups we can’t stop thinking about. Come hungry for incredible bites, local drinks, great music, raffle giveaways, and a ...
2026 Hayes Valley Carnival: Free Circus Bella Shows (SF)
Saturday, July 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Proxy Hayes Valley
The 2026 Hayes Valley Carnival Promises Summer Fun, Live Music, and One-Ring Wonders on July 18th
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Step right up! On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the heart of San Francisco will transform into a vibrant, open-air spectacle as the annual Hayes Valley Carnival ...
Free Rhythmix in the Parks: Andre Thierry Live (Alameda)
Zydeco Grooves with Grammy-Nominated Andre Thierry At Franklin Park
Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks!
Playing with a ...
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
“Bike to the Future” Alley Cat Race at Snow Park (Oakland)
Alley Cute 2026 returns with ‘Bike to the Future,’ an all-gender alley cat race at Snow Park in Oakland. Teams of two or more compete, with a $15 donation per rider and the winner’s pot benefiting charity. Registration opens at noon, race starts at 1 ...
Richmond Night Market (SF)
Saturday, July 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Clement Street
Looking for a FREE family friendly event in San Francisco this summer? The Richmond Night Market is back, bringing together incredible food, live entertainment all event long, local businesses, and a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates Richmond.
Hosted by the Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC), ...
Golden Gate International Choral Festival-Closing Concert (Oakland)
2026 Golden Gate International Choral Festival
A World-Class Celebration of Youth Voices Comes to the Bay Area
This summer, the Bay Area will resonate with extraordinary music as the Golden Gate International Choral Festival welcomes over 450 choristers, adjudicators, and chaperones from around the globe for a ...
