Tuesday, August 11
Tuesdays in the Plaza: Cassie B (Top 40: Pop / R&B)
Tuesday, August 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Healdsburg Plaza
Our weekly summer concerts in the Healdsburg Plaza from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. provide an eclectic and unique line-up of bands, and have been assembled to please a wide array of musical interests. Food vendors will be on-hand to offer locally sourced food for ...
Wednesday, August 12
People in Plazas: Traditional Jazz (SF)
Wednesday, August 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 555 California
This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...
‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, August 12 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...
Thursday, August 13
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, August 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...
People in Plazas: Jazz / Folk Concert (SF)
Thursday, August 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 333 Market St.
This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...
Brazil in the Gardens: Alexandre Ribeiro & Alessandro Penezzi (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Thursday, August 13 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Date: Thu, Aug 13
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Venue: Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA + Google Map Phone: (415) 543-1718
Every summer some of Brazil’s greatest musicians gather in the redwoods of Cazadero for California Brazil Camp, and every season ...
SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” Monthly Street Party (August 2026)
Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Find the party ...
Rock The Block: Free Summer Street Party (Downtown Novato)
ROCK THE BLOCK Downtown Novato’s biggest summer street party is back!
June 18: Dance to Mercy & The Heartbeats
Aug 13: Dance to Pop Rocks
Cocktails, beer & wine
Great food
Fun for all ages
Downtown Novato
FREE TO ATTEND
Grant Avenue between Machin and Reichert closes to cars and opens to one ...
“Rock The Block” Downtown Novato’s Biggest Summer Street Party (2026)
ROCK THE BLOCK Downtown Novato’s biggest summer street party is back! June 18: Dance to Mercy & The Heartbeats Aug 13: Dance to Pop Rocks Cocktails, beer & wine Great food Fun for all ages Downtown Novato FREE TO ATTEND Grant Avenue between Machin and ...
Town of Colma Free Summer Concert Series
Thursday, August 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Colma Community Center
We’re excited to bring back the Summer Concert Series. Join us in August for three evenings of great music and entertainment. We will gather in the grass area at the Colma Community Center located at 1520 Hillside Blvd. from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Bring your lawn ...Every Thursday
Locash
LOCASH: THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
TICKET PRICES: Starting at $39.50 plus applicable fees
LOCASH Live in The Event at Graton Resort & Casino.
Doors Open at 7:00PM. Reserved Seating Only.
Exclusive Bars Available Inside Concert Venue.
Tickets On Sale Now!
Must be 21+ to attend
El Rio Jams
We are stoked to host Sikeen ++ Coworkers ++ Tocca LIVE at El Rio!
Sikeen is a Los Angeles–based band whose sound reflects a life split between worlds. Influenced by Arab and South Asian heritage and modern alternative music, they fuse texture, weight, and melody into ...
Free Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom’s Up)
Thursdays Karaoke Night @ BOTTOM’S UP4704 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94112Thursdays, 10PM – 2AM21+Every Thursday
Friday, August 14
2026 “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market
Friday, August 14 – 5:09 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 1300 on Fillmore
Experience the Fillmore with Live Blues, Delicious Bites & Boutique Bingo at this vibrant night market celebrating soul, art and community. The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark ...
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
Burlingame Country Night “Sounds On The Square” Line Dance Party
Free country line dance lessons and a live country band in Burlingame Town Square. 6pm to 7pm join Line Dancing Lisa and DJ Shivers for Beginner Line Dance Lessons. them from 7pm to 9pm, keep the dancing going for live country music from the Country ...
“Humans Only” Music Showcase in the Park (Berkeley)
Get away from your screen every 2nd Friday at the Humans Only music showcase at Live Oak Park in Berkeley (Google Maps: Live Oak Area 2). Come meet a new artist. Come meet a new person. All ages, free admission, in a beautiful park in ...
Magical Bridge Summer Concert Series: Andy Z
Friday, August 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Magical Bridge Playground
The Magical Bridge Foundation is thrilled to welcome Andy Z, an award-winning children’s performer, songwriter, and recording artist who blends music, movement, storytelling, and puppetry into an interactive experience that delights kids and entertains the whole family. All ages and abilities are welcome!
Join the Magical ...
The Living Room Show
Join us for the Living Room Show! ️ We’re a monthly variety show every second Friday that shows off amazing artists in the Bay! ✨ From comedy to music to all kinds of creatives we’ve got you covered!
Our acts for August are:
Clavita – Singer / ...
Feral Friday SF Square Dance
A community dance in the heart of the Mission District. Live Music at the historic Polish Club: it is fun, it is frisky!
No experience necessary, bring your pals or come on your own; all dances taught, all ages and people welcome: we offer a basic ...
Jumanji-Style Rap Battles + Live Freestyles (The Independent)
Friday, August 14 – 8:30 pm |
Cost: $30 | The Independent
Frak returns with his innovative theatre, immersive video game rap show, featuring bay area legends such as Del the Funky Homosapien, Lil Kayla, Guapdad 4000, Mistah FAB, Stunnaman02, Rocky Rivera, Nef the Pharaoh, Passwurdz, Afterthought, Mike Evans & more.
Have you ever seen a bunch of ...
Saturday, August 15
SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Launching April 18th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fifth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2026 season launch of Secondhand Saturday! A curated, stylish, and modern take on the traditional flea market, featuring over 60 vintage ...Monthly
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 ...
2026 West Coast Asian Foodie Fest in San Mateo (Aug 15-16)
Saturday, August 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: $3.79 | San Mateo County Event Center
This summer! Taste Asia in San Mateo: Food, Culture & Family Fun 🥢 Join us on August 15–16, 2026, at the San Mateo Event Center for two full days of hundreds of Asian food, live entertainment, cultural experiences, and family fun. ✨ One ticket gives ...
Secondhand Saturday: Outer Sunset’s 5th Annual Surf Swap (2026)
The Outer Sunset’s 5th Annual Surf Swap returns at Secondhand Saturdays, Sunset District’s curated vintage and makers market. Enjoy a community board swap area, ocean themed activities, surf focused vendors and organizations such as City Surf Project, Brown Girl Surf and others doing important work ...
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
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...
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 ...
South Seas Swing 2026: Dance + Tiki Drinks on WWII Aircraft Carrier (Alameda)
Come aboard museum and historic aircraft carrier USS Hornet and enjoy a night of swing dancing, great food, and tiki drinks. We’re celebrating with our own WESTPAC steel beach party. Hawaiian shirts, vintage clothes, and dancing shoes are encouraged for this summer swing fling on ...
