SF City Guides
If you missed out on buying tickets, or simply didn’t want to drop mega money for tickets to the 2017 Outside Lands Music Festival, you can head to the park and usually listen to the festival for free. Please note, as of 8/9/17, the 3-day passes and Saturday have sold out, but you more...
Pint Sized Plays is made up of short plays set in a bar, written by Bay Area playwrights. The only rule is that each play can’t run longer than it takes its characters to finish a beer. Pint Size Plays Every Monday in August | 7:30pm PianoFight, 144 Taylor St. SF FREE but please do more...
The 15th Annual Jerry Day is an annual civic and cultural event that celebrates one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time and San Francisco native son, Jerry Garcia and his Excelsior roots. The all day concert and festival takes place at the appropriately named “Jerry Garcia Amphitheater” in McLaren Park. Jam more...
Get a feel for the islands at the 2017 Aloha Festival with music, dance, food, and culture from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and all over the Pacific. The Pacific Islanders of the San Francisco Bay Area offer their talents in music and dance during this free two-day festival of arts held during the more...
Decorate free candlelight peace lanterns to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima (Aug. 6, 1945) and Nagasaki (Aug. 9, 1945) at this Japanese-style peace event. Free materials will be provided to create lanterns, which will then be sent out into the water at sunset during a formal ceremony. There more...
The first ever Castro Art Walk launches August 2017. Galleries and art spaces will be open late every 1st Thursday of the month from 6-9 pm. Expect to see amazing artwork from artists near and far, participate in events, workshops, and more. Castro Art Walk 1st Thursdays starting August 3, 2017 | 6-9 pm The Castro, San more...
Welcome to Color Factory: A Pop-Up Experience in San Francisco. It’s the ultimate Instagram playgound. Lose yourself in 10,000 colored ribbons, sink into a giant yellow ball pit, stare at a 30-foot plaid mural, catch some rainbows, smell colorful memories, and taste a spectrum of treats from their favorite stops in more...
Combat crime while meeting some new neighbors at the 34th Annual National Night Out, a crime prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch in various cities around the Bay Area on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Neighborhoods host big block parties featuring cookouts, visits from local police and the sheriff, flashlight walks, contests and more, all with more...
Bring the family to the 2017 Circus Festival where Circus Bella and Prescott Circus Theatre will delight with fun and acrobatic performances, plus the kids can enjoy a fun slide, arts activities, and games. 6th Annual Circus Festival Sunday, July 30, 2017 | Noon to 4 pm NOW Hunters Point, Jennings St and Cargo Way, SF Free, more...
The “Festival of the Chariots,” known throughout India as the “Ratha Yatra” festival, has been performed for thousands of years in Puri, India, and today it is celebrated in all major cities through out the world. More than 3,000 people attend each year in San Francisco alone. Typically at this annual more...
SFJAZZ and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy join forces to present Pulitzer Prize and Grammy-winning composer John Luther Adams’ Inuksuit in a unique free outdoor performance at Lands End and Sutro Baths on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 1 pm. SFJAZZ at Sutro Baths: John Luther Adams’ Inuksuit Saturday, July 29, 2017 more...
Summer gets funner with tons of awesome events still to come in the Bay. Here’s a list of fairs, festivals, movie nights, free concerts and fireworks you won’t want to miss that all take place during the San Francisco summer (i.e. through October). Waterfront Festivals & Events 32nd Annual Berkeley Kite Festival – more...
Heads up, pie and preserve makers. Bella Viva Orchards will be offering flats of certified organic yellow peaches at half price for one day only at the Saturday Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. – that’s just $15 per flat for 10-12 pounds of delicious peaches. The Great Peach Event of 2017 Saturday, July 29, 2017 | more...
Kites aren’t just for kids any more. Experience the artistry of modern kite flying at the 32nd Annual Berkeley Kite Festival & West Coast Kite Championships. You’ll find something for everyone, from giant creature kites as big as houses, to free kite making and free candy drops for kids. 2017 Berkeley Kite Festival Sat-Sun, July more...
Come and join the 2017 Gilroy Garlic Festival that attracts garlic-lovers from around the world. It is the “Summer’s Ultimate Food Fair” — three full days of incredible food, beverages, arts & crafts, live entertainment, and cooking competitions. 2017 Gilroy Garlic Festival July 28-30, 2017 | 10 am to 7 pm Christmas Hill Park, 7050 more...
