"California Henge": San Francisco’s Natural Light Show (April 9)
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"California Henge": San Francisco’s Natural Light Show (April 9)
A twice-yearly phenomenon turns California Street into the perfect frame for the Bay Bridge at sunrise
San Francisco's Spring Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco
San Francisco's Spring Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Look forward to Easter celebrations, Cherry Blossom festivals, Carnaval and more!
New Irish Cultural District Coming to SF?
City Insight, San Francisco
New Irish Cultural District Coming to SF?
The Sunset will likely be home to the city’s first Irish Cultural District.
Oakland's New Parkway Theater Launches New Lifetime Pass
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, East Bay, Things to Do, Worth the Splurge
Oakland's New Parkway Theater Launches New Lifetime Pass
See nearly everything The New Parkway shows, for life.
Huge Free Waterfront Concert Coming to SF’s Embarcadero Plaza
Downtown San Francisco, Things to Do
Huge Free Waterfront Concert Coming to SF’s Embarcadero Plaza
Om Records celebrates 30 years with a free concert on May 9, 2026

Sunday, April 5

SF’s “Easter Weekend at PIER 39” (April 4-5)
SF’s "Easter Weekend at PIER 39" (April 4-5)

Easter Weekend at PIER 39! Celebrate Springtime at The PIER! On April 4th and 5th, bring your family for FREE photos with the Easter Bunny from 12-4pm, located on Level 1 across from Trish’s Mini Donuts. Additionally, enjoy free family-friendly entertainment throughout the weekend (see ...

Oakland FREE Easter Comedy Festival 2026 (April 5-6)
Sunday, April 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland FREE Easter Comedy Festival 2026 (April 5-6)

Stand-up Easter Sunday and Monday in Temescal. Top comics, great drinks, and real night out energy. Easter weekend in Oakland gets a comedy upgrade. FREE tickets for first 30 people – RSVP on Eventbrite (21+) Join us for two nights of stand-up featuring some of ...

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, April 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll ...

SF’s Free Easter Sunday Comedy Festival (2026)
Sunday, April 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
SF's Free Easter Sunday Comedy Festival (2026)

SF’s Easter Weekend Comedy Fest hits The Function. Killer lineups, cocktails, and real night out energy. April 3–6. Easter weekend in San Francisco is a little unhinged in the best way… Big Wheel races flying down Potrero Hill, the wild Hunky Jesus Contest in Dolores ...

SF’s Japanese Tea Garden “Peak” Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)
Sunday, April 5 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for SF Residents w/ ID and all visitors from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
| Japanese Tea Garden
SF's Japanese Tea Garden "Peak" Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)

One of spring’s most fleeting spectacles is happening right now in Golden Gate Park. The Japanese Tea Garden hit peak cherry blossom bloom on March 20, 2026, which means this is the week to go. About 60 cherry trees are flowering in rolling waves of ...

$15 Admission to SFMOMA (March 2-April 17, 2026)
Sunday, April 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $15 | SFMOMA
$15 Admission to SFMOMA (March 2-April 17, 2026)

SFMOMA is offering discounted $15 general admission from March 2-April 17, 2026, giving visitors full access to the museum at nearly half the regular price. The limited-time deal arrives as the museum prepares to unveil Reimagined: The Fisher Collection at 10, a major reinstallation featuring ...

SF’s Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026 (Dolores Park)
Sunday, April 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations greatly appreciated
| Mission Dolores Park
SF's Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026 (Dolores Park)
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, San Francisco’s beloved and satirical drag nuns, host their Annual Easter in the Park celebration on April 5, 2026, marking their 47th Anniversary. The Sisters Easter Celebration at Dolores Park 2026 Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 10 am to 4pm Mission Dolores Park, ...
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, April 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history, and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. First Sundays at OMCA Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California ...Monthly

SF’s Elegant 2026 “Easter Bonnet” Parade (Washington Square Park)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event is free with RSVP. Donations welcome. Picnic's are encouraged.
| Washington Square Park
SF's Elegant 2026 "Easter Bonnet" Parade (Washington Square Park)
The Easter Bonnet Parade traces its roots to 19th-century New York, when families would attend Easter Sunday services and then stroll down Fifth Avenue in newly tailored spring attire. Over time, the tradition evolved into a public promenade celebrating millinery, craftsmanship, and personal style. It ...
“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

Doc’s Easter Egg Adventure + Free Popsicles (Calistoga)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs
Doc's Easter Egg Adventure + Free Popsicles (Calistoga)
Celebrate Easter weekend in Calistoga with Doc’s Golden Egg Getaway at Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, a playful, wellness-inspired take on the traditional egg hunt. Festivities begin Saturday with a complimentary egg decorating station in the Backyard (11:00 AM–3:00 PM), featuring natural dyes made ...
SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

“Head West” Craft Fair w/ 50+ Makers (SF Ferry Building)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Entry For All
| SF Ferry Building
"Head West" Craft Fair w/ 50+ Makers (SF Ferry Building)
HEAD WEST at the SF Ferry Building 50+ Makers, Crafters, Artists, Designers + Vintage w/ Live, Local Music Next Up: Sunday, April 5th from 11am-5pm Back Plaza, SF Ferry Building First Sundays Each Month, March to December
“Easter at The Box Shop” Sunday Open House w/ 130+ Murals (SF)
Sunday, April 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*donations to our nonprofit gratefully accepted
| The Box Shop
"Easter at The Box Shop" Sunday Open House w/ 130+ Murals (SF)
Celebrate Easter with us at The Box Shop! The Bunny is Back – with a classic Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddos. Get your friends-and-family portraits taken with the Bunny in front of our 130+ original murals. Artist Alejandra Rassvetaieff leads our Art Table where all ages can ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, April 5 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

SF’s “Bring Your Own Big Wheel” Race on Easter Sunday 2026 (Potrero Hill)
Sunday, April 5 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch; but $10-$20 suggested donations are requested to race.
| 20th and Vermont
SF's "Bring Your Own Big Wheel" Race on Easter Sunday 2026 (Potrero Hill)
What’s that sound kids? It’s the sound of Big Wheels rolling.  Watch dozens of contestants at Bring Your Own Big Wheel (BYOBW) risk humiliation and serious injury racing their big wheels (those giant plastic tricycles from when we were kids – no rubber wheels allowed) down the ...
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, April 5 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)

Welcome to Sundays at the Beach! With help from @avenuegreenlight and our friends across the neighborhood, we’re excited to bring free community events to Great Highway Park every weekend for the next year. 1st Sunday: Chair Yoga, 2pm @ Irving 2nd Sunday: Live Music, 1-3 ...Monthly

Easter Sunday’s Free Reggae in the Park (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, April 5 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Easter Sunday's Free Reggae in the Park (Golden Gate Park)

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 ...

Monday, April 6

Oakland FREE Easter Monday Comedy Festival 2026
Monday, April 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland FREE Easter Monday Comedy Festival 2026

Stand-up Easter Sunday and Monday in Temescal. Top comics, great drinks, and real night out energy. Easter weekend in Oakland gets a comedy upgrade. FREE tickets for first 30 people – RSVP on Eventbrite (21+) Join us for two nights of stand-up featuring some of ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, April 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

SF’s Free Easter Monday Comedy Festival (2026)
Monday, April 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
SF's Free Easter Monday Comedy Festival (2026)

SF’s Easter Weekend Comedy Fest hits The Function. Killer lineups, cocktails, and real night out energy. April 3–6. Easter weekend in San Francisco is a little unhinged in the best way… Big Wheel races flying down Potrero Hill, the wild Hunky Jesus Contest in Dolores ...

Outer Sunset Morning Cleanup + Free Coffee for Volunteers
Monday, April 6 – 8:00 am - Ends at 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756124/
| Andytown Roastery & Coffee Lab
Outer Sunset Morning Cleanup + Free Coffee for Volunteers
Meet at Andytown Coffee Roasters (3629 Taraval St) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 8:00am to 9:00am around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for a FREE coffee and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page, ...
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

Tuesday, April 7

Taste of Montclair Village Oakland (2026)
Tuesday, April 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $53.24*
*$53.24 for adults, $22.07 for youth under 15 | fees included
| Montclair Village
Taste of Montclair Village Oakland (2026)
Festively stroll with friends and family while sampling delicious bites & libations! The beloved Taste of Montclair Village returns Tuesday, April 7, from 5-8pm in Oakland’s Montclair Village, inviting guests to enjoy an evening of food, drink, and community celebration. Attendees can sample bites and libations, ...
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, April 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, April 7 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday