Thursday, July 23
Tolomeo: Handel’s Gripping, Rarely Heard Opera Returns Live (SF)
Handel’s Tolomeo
Music Director Peter Whelan launches his highly anticipated first season with Philharmonia Baroque with a semi-staged production of Handel’s Tolomeo, one of the composer’s most beautiful and rarely heard operas. Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen leads a star-studded cast, joined by Philharmonia’s acclaimed period-instrument orchestra, ...
Friday, July 24
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 ...
Marin Roller “Disco Daze”: Free Neon Outdoor Summer Roller Disco (July 24-26)
“Rolligion” is coming to Marin County – Roller Disco Daze Spreading the joy of rolligion is the mission of the Church of 8 Wheels Roller Disco in San Francisco. We’ve done it at Coachella. We’ve done it at EDC Vegas. We’ve done at Burning Man. Now ...
Sip & Play Game Night at The Waterfront (Rodeo)
Grab tasty bites from food trucks and dive into games with friends for a super fun night out!
Get ready for an awesome in-person evening filled of fun games! Hang out with friends, grab a bite from some tasty food for purchase and challenge each other ...
First-Ever ‘A Night In SF’ Art Show: Free Wine + 8 Artists (SoMa)
Come support local artists!. Showcasing 8 unique, talented, local artist, with different themes that bring the original free, artistic and community oriented spirit of San Francisco to life.
Late Night Artists collective is my personal project, and this will be the first show with goals of ...
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 25
Yoga + Sound Healing in the Gallery: July 2026 Session (Morgan Hill)
Join us for our July session of Yoga and Sound, where you will practice yoga amongst art for a unique and relaxing experience with instructor Christene Joy. This session includes a Gentle Flow or Strength Flow session and a sound healing experience to prioritize the mind-body-heart-spirit ...
2026 Italian Family Festa: 44th Annual Celebration (San Jose)
The Italian Family Festa, now in its 44th year, is the premier signature event of the Italian American Heritage Foundation (IAHF) of San Jose, California. The members of the IAHF are proud to bring you this lively event as a way to share our Italian heritage ...
Free Pup Crawl: Dog-Friendly Music + Treats (SF)
Experience the Fern Alley Music Series: Pup Crawl a dog-friendly afternoon with live music, art, treats, and fun in the heart of Lower Polk.
Enjoy treats for your furry friend throughout the day and browse dog accessories from local artists and makers.
It’s a great chance to ...
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
Wizards & Wine: A Harry Potter Inspired Market (East Bay)
Saturday, July 25 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
Welcome to Wizards & Wine: A Harry Potter Inspired Market!
Grab your house crew and join us for an afternoon of magic by the bay!
Wizards & Wine transforms Four Fools Winery into a spellbinding marketplace filled with themed vendors, handcrafted treasures, mystical goods, art, candles, crystals, ...
Free Family Vendor Fair: Food, Bounce House + Raffles (Antioch)
Join us for the “Oh Look and See” Community & Vendor Event — a FREE family-friendly event open to everyone!
Enjoy:
Local vendors & shopping
Food & treats
Bounce house & activities
Music & entertainment
Raffles & community resources
Bring your family and friends for a fun, welcoming day of community connection ...
Free Circus Bella Show in the Square (Burlingame)
Circus Bella & Burlingame Parks and Recreation bring you AH HA! A new show starring a vibrant troupe of acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, clowns, and the lively 6-piece All-Star Band.
Free Group Fiction Read: “Blue Ruins” + “Sulphur” Talk (Oakland)
Saturday, July 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Nomadic Bookshop
We love to enjoy books in community. If you do too, this is the event for you. We are Kokonut Head Media, a nonprofit literary educator and publisher, and we’re hosting an afternoon of reading, discussion, and community. We’ll spend our time together reading and discussing ...
Free Musical Screening: ‘Loving the Silent Tears’ w/Vegan Treats (Millbrae)
Saturday, July 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Capuchino Performing Arts Center
‘Loving the Silent Tears’, created by 2-time Oscar-winning composer Al Kasha, tells a story about humanity’s search for inner peace.”
We are delighted to present ‘Loving the Silent Tears’ musical screening event at Capuchino performing arts center (336398 Millwood Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bigpAKjVgR4
Loving the Silent Tears, ...
Epic Musical Screening: ‘Loving the Silent Tears’ by Al Kasha (Millbrae)
Saturday, July 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Capuchino Performing Arts Center
‘Loving the Silent Tears’, created by 2-time Oscar-winning composer Al Kasha, tells a story about humanity’s search for inner peace.”
We are delighted to present ‘Loving the Silent Tears’ musical screening event at Capuchino performing arts center (336398 Millwood Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030).
Loving the Silent Tears ...
Charity Combat Night: Pro Fights + Wine in the Vines (Napa Valley)
A Historic Night Under the Napa Sky Join us at Raymond Vineyards for the first-ever professional boxing and MMA event held on the Napa Valley floor, surrounded by vineyards. Set beneath the Napa sky, Napa Knockout will combine the energy of championship combat sports with ...
Sunday, July 26
Free Circus in the Park: AH HA! by Circus Bella (Union Square)
Sunday, July 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Join us at Union Square Plaza on Sunday, July 26, for 2 free circus shows presented by Circus Bella at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
Circus Bella returns for its annual Circus in the Parks season! Step into the splendid silliness of AH HA! A high-spirited ...
“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
2026 Climate Doc Screening: “A Radical Thread” w/ Director Q&A (SF)
Sunday, July 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room (lower level)
In this soulful, gorgeous new documentary by Jeanne C. Finley, a back-to-the-land community fights off corporate Goliaths intent on environmental devastation while using the same collective ethos to stitch an 83-foot tapestry that visualizes their story.
Set against the dramatic scars of 19th century hydraulic gold mining, A Radical Thread follows a ...
4th Annual Tiburon Jewish Festival
Join us for the 4th Annual Tiburon Jewish Festival – FREE!
Celebrate Jewish life, culture, and community on Sunday, July 26, from 1:00–4:00 PM at Zelinsky Park in Tiburon. Enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, family fun, arts and crafts, cultural experiences, and live music featuring ...
Tuesday, July 28
Free Orchestra Night: Young Composers + Conductors in Concert (Santa Cruz)
Tuesday, July 28 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
A concert of works performed by the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra penned by four under-30 composers and conducted by emerging conductors, all participating in the Conductors/Composers Workshop. FREE!
This year in residence are four early-career composers, Oswald Huỳnh, Kai Kubota-Enright, Paul Novak, and Zoe Verduin, participating in the Festival’s prestigious Conductors/Composers Workshop. Composers are mentored by artists in ...
Wednesday, July 29
Hands-On Free Clay Carving: Family-Friendly Art Workshop (SF)
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided. Learn how to carve marks and textures on clay tiles.
Thursday, July 30
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 31
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 ...
2026 Thrive City Pickleball Tournament (July 31-Aug 1)
Thrive City hosts their 2026 Pickleball Doubles Tournament open to players of all skill levels and ages 19+. The event takes place over two days, with co-ed doubles on Friday and men’s and women’s doubles on Saturday. Registration costs $75 per player and is required ...
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, August 1
2026 “Pub in the Park” Giant Inflatables + Summer Picnic Party (Redwood City)
While Redwood City’s summer event series celebrates 20 years, Pub in the Park is the young standout of the lineup–now nine years strong and a favorite gathering in Red Morton Park. Join us for four lively Saturdays filled with music, drinks, and a welcoming community ...
