Wednesday, August 12
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, August 12 – 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, August 14
Chess Lessons & Socials at Union Square (SF)
Friday, August 14 – 11:30 am - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Come learn to play chess, hone your strategy, or meet new opponents during weekly programs led by the Mechanics’ Institute. Located at the Chess Pavilion in the southeast corner of the park.
Chess Lessons and Social
Friday, August 14, 2026 | 11:30a – 1:30p
Union Square Plaza, 300 ...
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
“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, August 15 – 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
Biopunk 2050: S26 Final Showcase
Saturday, August 15 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mabuhay Gardens
For one night, the legendary Mabuhay Gardens becomes the year 2050 — and every startup in Biopunk Cohort 2 stages an immersive demonstration of what the world looks like if their science wildly succeeds. The disease that’s gone. The material that replaced plastic. The therapy ...
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 ...
Wednesday, August 19
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, August 19 – 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, August 22
San Jose Cactus and Succulent Fair 2026 (Aug. 21-23)
The Cactus and Succulent Society of San Jose invites you to our 2026 Summer Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale at Peterson Middle School in Sunnyvale, California!
Don’t miss one of Northern California’s biggest cactus and succulent events of the year! Explore an incredible selection of ...
Wednesday, August 26
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, August 26 – 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, 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 ...
Free Pokémon World Championships Weekend: Pop-Ups + Games (Aug. 28-30)
The Pokémon World Championships 2026 bring together the best players from around the globe to San Francisco, California to compete for the title of World Champion across the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon video games, and more.
Beyond the competition at Moscone Center, fans can enjoy hands-on activities, ...
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 ...
Mission Missives Zine Expo (SF)
On Saturday, August 29 from 12–4 PM, YAX Studios @ La Fénix transforms into a celebration of Bay Area comics, zines, illustration, and independent publishing. Browse handmade zines, original artwork, prints, artist merch, local food vendors, and meet the creators keeping DIY culture alive in ...
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 ...
Free Cape & Cowl: 150+ Artists, Food Trucks + Kids Area (Alameda)
Come have fun at Cape & Cowl Con, a free, family-friendly, one-day comic convention celebrating the very best comics, artists, and makers our community has to offer!
Hosted by Cape & Cowl Comics, the Eisner award-winning comic book shop located in downtown Oakland for ten amazing ...
Wednesday, September 2
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, September 2 – 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
Wednesday, September 9
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, September 9 – 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
Sunday, September 13
Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF
Sunday, September 13 – 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, September 19
“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, September 19 – 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, 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 ...
Sunday, September 27
Bay Area Queer Zine Fest (Oakland)
Bay Area Queer Zine Fest (BAQZF) is pleased to announce its return for the 9th annual in-person event, in addition to a two week-long virtual event. This year’s hybrid event will host online vendors on the BAQZF website from September 12th through September 26th, culminating ...
Sunday, October 11
Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF
Sunday, October 11 – 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, October 17
“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, October 17 – 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
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 ...
Sunday, December 13
Geminids Meteor Shower 2026 (How to Watch in San Francisco)
Sunday, December 13 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
The cosmos’ annual gift to sky watchers, the Geminids Meteor Shower, is visible from December 4 to December 17, 2026, and will peak on the night of December 13-14, 2026. The Geminids are usually the strongest meteor shower of the year, producing up to 150 ...
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 ...
