Thursday, July 16
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Time: 9pm to 12am, Celebrating 20 years in May 2023 (currently 19 years strong). Instagram: @16thmission. For 18 years, this outdoor “open mic-without-a-mic” has welcomed poets, musicians, emcees, comedy, and everything in between. In the best of San Francisco tradition, everyone is welcome, ...Every Thursday
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, July 17
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday
Sunrise Urchin (Uni) Foraging (Sonoma Coast)
Save Kelp, Eat Urchin!
Join us at sunrise for a sea urchin foraging class, where we will help remove some of the overgrown sea urchin population – so we can eat it! We will teach you how to open and enjoy this incredible delicacy. You may ...
Drag-Driven Storytelling: Queer Immersive Theater Workshop (SF)
In this 3-day workshop, we’ll explore how drag can fuel devised and immersive theater by using persona and queer performance traditions to shape character, plot, and entire worlds. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises and collaborative creation to develop vivid characters, craft narrative arcs, and ...
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
100 Years of Black Cinema: Ashley Clark Book Signing + Film (SF)
Friday, July 17 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: $15 | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Explore 100 years of Black cinema with “The World of Black Film: A Journey Through Cinematic Blackness in 100 Films” author Ashley Clark and “Compensation” director Zeinabu irene Davis.
Join us for a book signing with Clark at 6pm then watch a screening of “Compensation” followed ...
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
Monthly Comedy Showcase: Danny Dechi + Bay Area Talent (SF)
Friday, July 17 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bazaar Cafe
Comedy Showcase at Bazaar Café with Danny Dechi & Friends!Hosted by Danny Dechi – Comedian and world’s only pencil musician.Featuring top comedians from the Bay Area and beyond!7:00PM, every 3rd FridayFree admission!
Vintage Movie Night: Silent “Mark of Zorro” (Oakland)
1920 | Rated NA | 1 hr 19m
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite De La Motte, Noah Beery
Directed By: Fred Niblo
A black & white silent film with live music accompaniment by Mark Herman. A seemingly idiotic fop is really the courageous vigilante Zorro, who seeks to protect ...
Sonora Santanera Concert w/ Los Alegres De Teran (Rohnert Park)
Sonora Santanera: FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
TICKET PRICES: $80 plus applicable fees
Sonora Santanera, also featuring Los Alegres De Teran and Grupo Vennus, Live in The Event at Graton Resort & Casino.
Doors Open at 7:00PM.
Exclusive Bars Available Inside Concert Venue.
Tickets On Sale Now!
Must be 21+ to attend
Saturday, July 18
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
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Saturday, July 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 39
The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the can’t-miss fútbol excitement this summer. From high-energy watch parties and soccer specials, to ...
SF’s 2026 “Glen Park Night Market” (June-Sept.)
Saturday, July 18 – 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 ...
Tony-Winning Voices: “Sutton Foster & Kelli O’Hara” Live in Concert (SF)
Two of Broadway’s most celebrated stars, Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara join the San Francisco Symphony for a spectacular evening of music and storytelling.
Inspired by Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett’s 1962 CBS special Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall, Sutton and Kelli ...
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...
Hot Air Balloon Festival: 2 Days of Sky Magic (Sonoma County)
Saturday, July 18 – 4:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am |
Cost: $12 | Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Join us for this year’s Hot Air Balloon festival, nestled amidst the enchanting landscapes of Sonoma County’s wine country, hosted at the iconic Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing spectacle of inflation and launching, where a kaleidoscope of standard and character-shaped ...
5th Annual Outdoor Comedy Night w/ TV Headliners (San Leandro)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Carolena Productions LLC
Email: copieco@me.com
BRIAN COPELAND BRINGS POWERHOUSE COMEDY LINEUP TO SAN LEANDRO FOR 5TH ANNUAL COMEDY IN THE PLAZA™
San Leandro, CA — [Insert Date] — Emmy Award-winning comedian and producer Brian Copeland will present the 5th annual Brian Copeland Presents Comedy in the ...
LDEI-SF 2nd Annual Culinary Rummage Sale (SF)
Saturday, July 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Prospect Restaurant
Back by popular demand! LDEI-SF’s 2nd Culinary Rummage Sale is a fundraiser for our chapter and its programs aimed at supporting, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of women leaders in the food, fine beverage, and hospitality business in our community
Find great deals on all ...
Secondhand Saturday: 60+ Vintage Vendors + Live Music (SF)
A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy, every third Saturday from April- November. Join us ...
“Kids Rock” 2026 Music Festival in the Park (Redwood City)
Redwood City’s Kids Rock! returns with its kid-focused music series, packed with plenty of music, dancing, and non-stop fun. MC Andy-Z, the Master of Music and Play, will be your host, bringing an energetic, animated style to each show on Saturday June 20, July 18, ...Monthly
SF Election Kickoff: Join Voter Registration + Forums Team (2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am |
Cost: FREE | Western Addition Branch Library
The next election for San Francisco voters is in November, and it’s such an important one! You can help educate and engage local voters by volunteering with the League of Women Voters of San Francisco.
Take the first step and come to an election kickoff meeting ...
Free Opening: City Lab for Kids w/ Special Guests + Prizes (SF)
Come explore our new history learning center, City Lab for Kids.
Check out our brand new, playable exhibition, The Silver Ball and the Golden Gate: Pinball Celebrates San Francisco.
We’ll have special guests, fun prizes, and exciting surprises throughout the day!
Free African American Folktales Live w/ Music + Storytelling (SF)
Saturday, July 18 – 11:15 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Excelsior Branch Library
Experience African and African American folktales, legends and history brought to life through music, movement, singing and the spoken word by renowned storyteller Kirk Waller.
This joyful intergenerational program celebrates culture, creativity and connection.
Connect: Kirk Waller – Website
Free 2025 International Chess Day Tournament (Berkeley)
Berkeley Public Library will hold its Fourth annual International Chess Day Tournament on Saturday, July 18th at the Claremont Branch. The tournament is for all ages with three separate ages categories, Youth, Young Teen, and Adults.
The Youth and Young Teen sections will take place between ...
2026 Valley Car Show: Free Concert + Hot Rods (Woodacre)
Saturday, July 18 – 11:30 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Woodacre Improvement Club
Fueled by national radio airplay and a climb up the Top 50 Americana and AAA Singles charts, Wreckless Strangers continue celebrating the release of their new album, Dirty Souls, with a summer run of performances across the greater Bay Area. Newly announced dates include a FREE show at ...
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
Free Rhythmix in the Parks: Andre Thierry Live (Alameda)
Zydeco Grooves with Grammy-Nominated Andre Thierry At Franklin Park
Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks!
Playing with a ...
National Caviar Day 2024: Free Tasting + Ice Cream Cart (SF)
Saturday, July 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Caviar Co.
This year, The Caviar Co. is celebrating National Caviar Day at our Union Street flagship with caviar pairings, rosé pours by Hampton Water, an ice cream cart by Graza, a DJ, photo booth, and special partner activations. Join us for our favorite holiday and enjoy ...
