Tuesday, August 11
San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly
Decentered Arts Open Mic: Thirst Draft Takeover
Join us for a special edition of Open Mic featuring Thirst Draft, a monthly writing-event-meets-open-mic! While you’re still encouraged to show up and showcase your unique talents (whatever they may be), we’re changing up our usual format for the night.
Everyone will get the same prompt ...
“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
The Weird Kidz “Embrace the Weird” Roadshow
Tuesday, August 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: $15 | Artists' Television Access
The Weird Kidz “Embrace the Weird” Roadshow featuring post-screening Q&As with director Zach Passero, and special guests like producer Lucky McKee (May, The Woman) and producer Charles Horak. Featuring special pre-show goodies and more!
Three friends, 12-year-old boys Dug, Mel, and Fatt, go camping in the ...
Wednesday, August 12
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, August 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday
Free Art Workshop: Nature Stencil Art
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided.
Make a stencil art inspired by nature and community using elements such as shapes, color, value, and positive and negative spaces.
Switch & Stitch: A Clothing Swap Market and Mending Counter by Rethink The Runway
Trade It. Mend It. Wear It Again.
Join Rethink The Runway at the SF Ferry Building Grand Hall for Switch & Stitch — an evening market where you swap what you’re done with, fix what you love, and leave with a wardrobe that actually feels like yours again.
Bring a few ...
GaHee Park & Dorothy Dávila in Conversation
Wednesday, August 12 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Please join us for an intimate conversation between artist GaHee Park and curator Dorothy Dávila as the artist reflects on the influences that shape her practice.
The discussion will be followed by a tour of the exhibition “GaHee Park: Behind the Curtain.” Free with registration.
Thursday, August 13
Starry Paint & Sip: Outdoor Perseids Graffiti Workshop + Drinks (Oakland)
This special Paint & Sip invites guests outdoors to experience the August night sky through the bold, expressive style of space graffiti. Using spray paint techniques and guided instruction, participants will create dynamic cosmic scenes inspired by shooting stars, glowing trails, and the energy of the Perseid Meteor ...
Friday, August 14
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday
ACCI Gallery’s Annual Seconds Sale
It’s the biggest sale of the year at our cooperative, when our artists come together to sell their “seconds,” imperfect but perfectly lovable handmade artwork, at very affordable prices! We’ve been doing this sale every summer for decades, and people ask us about it all ...
Vallejo Art Walk | Second Fridays
Friday, August 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Vallejo
The monthly Vallejo Art Walk showcases a variety of nationally accomplished and upcoming local creatives in the historic downtown Vallejo arts district from 5-10 pm on the second Friday of every month, on Georgia, Marin, and Virginia streets. Explore over 25 participating galleries and shops, and ...Monthly
Made In This Place: Bay Area Artists In Their Own Words Exhibition Opening
Celebrate the opening of the new multimedia exhibition from KALW, Art Is Awesome & Ingleside Gallery celebrating Bay Area artists.
Made in this Place: Bay Area Artists In Their Own Words is a new exhibition from Art is Awesome and KALW Public Media, in partnership with ...
Harvey Milk Photo Center Members, Staff, and Volunteers Exhibition
Friday, August 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Harvey Milk Photo Center
The Members, Staff & Volunteer Show
Harvey Milk Photo Center · 50 Scott St, San Francisco
August 14 – October 3, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, August 14, 5–8pm · Free
The Harvey Milk Photo Center, the oldest and largest community wet darkroom in the United States, ...
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday
Second Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael
Friday, August 14 – 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown San Rafael
Discover art, wine, entertainment, and more every second Friday of the month on Fourth Street in downtown San Rafael. From 5-8 pm (with some venues open later), the Second Fridays Art Walk connects dozens of venues in downtown San Rafael with the public, who can enjoy different ...Monthly
2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda
Friday, August 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Jingletown
The Second Friday Artwalk is a ad-hoc group of galleries and businesses in the Alameda/Jingletown arts districts to promote art and culture in the community. Select studios, galleries and businesses open their doors to support the local arts from 6-9 PM. Exact locations change month ...Monthly
AI Revolution
Quest Science Center Presents
Quest on Stage: The AI Revolution
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way we work, learn, communicate, and create. What does it mean for our future? Join Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, hosts of the acclaimed New York Times podcast Hard Fork, for an engaging conversation about the technologies reshaping ...
Saturday, August 15
San Mateo Spice & Story Festival: Taste the Play + 100+ Food Booths (Aug. 15-16)
What if you could taste the story you’re watching?
Spice & Story brings Southeast Asian stories to life through an original 20-minute interactive play where audiences taste the food from the story, plus a living cultural gallery of contemporary art, makers, hands-on workshops, games, founders, a ...
SF’s 2026 “Glen Park Night Market” (June-Sept.)
Saturday, August 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kern Street & Diamond Street
Join us for an evening under the stars at the Glen Park Night Market — a vibrant community celebration of art, music, and small businesses. Browse booths from local artists and makers, enjoy live music and DJ sets, grab bites from neighborhood favorites, visit with ...
15th Annual Sacramento Banana Festival (Aug 15-16)
The Sacramento Banana Festival is a family-friendly multicultural event. We celebrate the beautiful countries in the world where bananas grow with their cultures, ethnic diversity, food, and music. We invite you to come listen to live reggae music, dress yourself or your pet in your ...
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday
Mushi Mushi V – 5th Annual Mushroom Art Show (Oakland)
Calling all mushroom and fungi fans!
Mushi Mushi is an artistic celebration of the world of mushrooms around us. Featuring original paintings and sculptures from over 45 artists, limited edition prints, mushi drinks, raffle prizes and a very cool biologist!
Join us in supporting local arts, getting ...
Sunday, August 16
Martinez Art in the Park Festival 2026
Sunday, August 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Susana Park
The Martinez Arts Association (MAA) proudly presents the 55th annual Art in the Park, happening Sunday, August 16, from 10 AM to 5 PM at Susana Park in Martinez.
This free, family-friendly event will feature more than 60 local artists showcasing fine art and crafts. Attendees can ...
Monday, August 17
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday
Wednesday, August 19
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, August 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday
Friday, August 21
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday
