Wednesday, March 25
Chess Lecture at the Bernal Library
Wednesday, March 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bernal Heights Branch Library
Join the Bernal Chess Club for our monthly lecture at the Bernal Heights Library. At 6pm we’ll learn about a beautiful game from chess history, followed by time for casual combat for those who want to play. All levels and ages are welcome. Bring a ...
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, March 25 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday
Saturday, March 28
TechFest: Happy Birthday, Apple
CHM’s all-day TechFest events offer special activities and experiences for all ages included in the price of Museum admission. On March 28, we’re celebrating Apple’s 50th Birthday! Come get hands-on with vintage Apple computers from Retro Roadshow, create Apple-themed party hats, dance to 50 years ...
Wednesday, April 1
SF’s 48st Annual “St. Stupid’s Day” Parade 2026
The Annual St. Stupid’s Day Parade is a celebration of stupidity.
On April 1, it’s time for yet another parade in honor of Saint Stupid, patron saint of Civilizations and Parking Meters.
48st Annual St. Stupid’s Day Parade
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Noon
Downtown San Francisco
FREE
Rain or shine
– Midweek parades ...
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, April 1 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday
Saturday, April 4
April Fools: Quack Medicine at the Museum of the Eye (SF)
April Fools: After Hours is back by popular demand.
The Museum of the Eye will take our collection of 19th century medical quackery out of the vault for a special after-hours event. If you missed our “Hoodwinked: 19th Century Quack Medicine” exhibit last year, now is your ...
Wednesday, April 8
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, April 8 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday
Friday, April 10
FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Step into a universe where pop culture comes alive! From the moment you walk through the doors of the San Jose Convention Center, APRIL 10 – 12, 2026, you’ll be immersed in a world built for fans, by fans.
This year’s FandomCon is set to be bigger, bolder, and ...
Sunday, April 12
Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF
Sunday, April 12 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Park Branch Library
Come join at the Park Branch Library, every 2nd Sunday of the month, for an afternoon of anime, manga, discussion, art, and lots of fun. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This club is for teens ages 12-18 years old.Monthly
Wednesday, April 15
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, April 15 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday
Saturday, April 18
“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, April 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
Science@Cal is proud to present a series of free public science lectures on the third Saturday of every month. These talks are given by renowned UC Berkeley scientists and aimed at general audiences. Talks take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 11 am. Doors ...Monthly
Tuesday, April 21
2026 Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight (April 21-22)
Tuesday, April 21 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 6:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Thanks to Earthsky for sharing the details about April’s meteor shower, The Lyrids.
Lyrids
Active: April 14 – April 30, 2026
Peak: Night of April 21 into early April 22
Estimated Peak Time: Around 1-3 am PST on April 22, 2026
Best Viewing: After midnight through dawn on April 22 (look toward the ...
Wednesday, April 22
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, April 22 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday
Saturday, April 25
Manga’s First Century: An Author Talk with Dr. Andrea Horbinski
How did manga become manga? Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989, explores the rise of manga as a distinct medium in Japanese society in the 20th century.
The talk will take place at the Main Library, on the 4th Floor, in ...
Sunday, May 3
“The Smugler’s Stash” Star Wars Mystery Pack Market (East Bay)
Sunday, May 3 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
The Force arrives early at Four Fools Winery! Join us for a galactic pre-May the 4th celebration where mystery rules and smuggling is highly encouraged (the fun kind, of course).
Our vendors are transforming into intergalactic traders for one night only each offering exclusive Mystery Packs ...
Thursday, May 7
Spring 2026 Game Arts & Design Showcase (SF)
Thursday, May 7 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Game Arts and Design Homeroom (room 250)
come to the Game Arts and Design Homeroom (room 250) for the end-of-semester Student Game Showcase! Come play student-created games, and celebrate the end of the semester with classmates and faculty.
Sunday, May 10
Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF
Sunday, May 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Park Branch Library
Come join at the Park Branch Library, every 2nd Sunday of the month, for an afternoon of anime, manga, discussion, art, and lots of fun. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This club is for teens ages 12-18 years old.Monthly
Saturday, May 16
“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, May 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
Science@Cal is proud to present a series of free public science lectures on the third Saturday of every month. These talks are given by renowned UC Berkeley scientists and aimed at general audiences. Talks take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 11 am. Doors ...Monthly
Sunday, June 14
Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF
Sunday, June 14 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Park Branch Library
Come join at the Park Branch Library, every 2nd Sunday of the month, for an afternoon of anime, manga, discussion, art, and lots of fun. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This club is for teens ages 12-18 years old.Monthly
Saturday, June 20
“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, June 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
Science@Cal is proud to present a series of free public science lectures on the third Saturday of every month. These talks are given by renowned UC Berkeley scientists and aimed at general audiences. Talks take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 11 am. Doors ...Monthly
Saturday, July 25
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, ...
Friday, August 28
“Pokémon XP”: Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)
San Francisco will host Pokémon XP, a new official fan event running alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, at the Moscone Center from Aug. 28-30, 2026. The event will offer panels, workshops, special guests, and a pop-up Pokémon Center store with exclusive merchandise. Pokémon XP ...
Saturday, August 29
“Pokémon XP”: Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)
San Francisco will host Pokémon XP, a new official fan event running alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, at the Moscone Center from Aug. 28-30, 2026. The event will offer panels, workshops, special guests, and a pop-up Pokémon Center store with exclusive merchandise. Pokémon XP ...
Sunday, August 30
“Pokémon XP”: Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)
San Francisco will host Pokémon XP, a new official fan event running alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, at the Moscone Center from Aug. 28-30, 2026. The event will offer panels, workshops, special guests, and a pop-up Pokémon Center store with exclusive merchandise. Pokémon XP ...
Saturday, September 26
Burton Fest: Inspired by the Mind of Tim Burton (Easy Bay)
Saturday, September 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
Step into a world where the weird is celebrated, the gothic is gorgeous, and every sip has a little bit of beautiful madness in it. Burton Fest brings Tim Burton’s beloved style to life with a whimsical-meets-macabre festival filled with striped decor, hauntingly delicious wine ...
Monday, November 23
“Supermoon” Night Over San Francisco 2026
Monday, November 23 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 7:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Thanks to an optical illusion in the sky, the moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal in the San Francisco Bay Area in the night, during what astronomers call a “supermoon.” Because the sun is about 50,000 miles closer to the earth than at ...
Wednesday, December 23
Last “Supermoon”of 2026 Over San Francisco
Wednesday, December 23 – 4:45 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Thanks to an optical illusion in the sky, the moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal in the San Francisco Bay Area in the night, during what astronomers call a “supermoon.” Because the sun is about 50,000 miles closer to the earth than at ...
