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SF’s Unique “Startup Art Fair” Takeover of an Entire 1950s Motor Lodge (April 18-20)

Friday, April 18, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Cost: $20
Hotel Del Sol | 3100 Webster Street, SF, CA

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SF’s Unique “Startup Art Fair” Takeover of an Entire 1950s Motor Lodge (April 18-20)

Startup is pleased to announce that the colorful art weekend is returning to San Francisco with renewed energy and purpose.

Over the April 18-20, 2025 weekend, Startup Art Fair returns to the fun and funky Hotel Del Sol, the iconic 1950s motor lodge in the beautiful Marina District adjacent to the Bay, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Startup will run concurrently with the prestigious San Francisco Art Fair at Fort Mason, which is within walking distance of the del Sol. According to Startup Director Ray Beldner, “By aligning with SF Fair, a cornerstone of the Bay Area art scene since 2011, we’re participating in what promises to be an extraordinary weekend of art discovery in San Francisco where tens of thousands of visitors will be coming to discover and buy art.”

Tickets

Daily Pass / $20 in advance ($25 at the door)

Good for any one day of the fair, including the Friday Opening Night Celebration.

Three Day Pass / $40 in advance ($50 at the door)

Good for all 3 days of the fair, including the Friday Opening Night Celebration.

Students/Seniors / $15 in advance ($20 at the door)

Good for any one day of the fair, including the Friday Opening Night Celebration.

VIP / $75

VIP tickets includes admission to all three days of the fair, an invitation to our “First Look” preview Friday from 12-2pm, and all access to our VIP lounge and bar.

Fair Hours

Public Hours
Friday April 18, 2–10pm
Saturday April 19, 12–9pm
Sunday April 20, 12–7pm

Opening Night Celebration: Friday April 18, 7–10pm (only general admission ticket needed for entry)

Music, performances, food and drink.

Guided Room Tour: Friday April 18, 3pm.

Reserve your spot: RSVP to ray@startupartfair.com

After a five-year hiatus, Startup Art Fair returns with a profound conviction: now, more than ever, we need artists to help guide our culture. In times of political division and complexity, artists offer unique perspectives, challenge our perceptions, and illuminate the human experience in ways that transcend traditional discourse. They are essential storytellers, cultural innovators, and critical thinkers who help us understand ourselves and our world more deeply.

 

Created for artists, by artists, Startup Art Fair is a unique platform where independent talents take control of their careers and connect directly with collectors, curators, and art professionals in an intimate and happening boutique hotel setting.

 

Startup Art Fair is a destination event, attracting artists, art industry leaders, and art collectors from across the U.S. and as far away as Mexico, China, Europe, and South America. The fair’s unwavering mission to support creative and professional success for independent artists makes Startup a beacon for starting and seasoned collectors who seek out unique experiences and innovative brands.

 

For more information please visit: www.startupartfair.com

 

 

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $20
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Lectures & Workshops, LGBTQ+, Live Music
Address: 3100 Webster Street, SF, CA

Friday, April 18, 2025

9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
9:00 am   2025 Earth Day and Spring Days of Service in the GGNRA (SF)  FREE*
*Registration Required
10:00 am   Thrive City “Little Bears” Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)  FREE
11:00 am   San Francisco Art Fair 2025 at Fort Mason (April 18-20)  $35*
*You can purchase a ticket in advance or at the door.
11:00 am   Levi’s GranFondo and Fondo Windsor Festival (April 18-19)  FREE*
*Levi’s GranFondo and its Fondo Windsor Festival are available for everyone. You can join the Family Fondo route absolutely free, or you can sign up for one of our timed amateur routes and enjoy fully stocked aid stations, course support, and a post-ride meal at the festival.
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)  FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
12:00 pm   Most Best Art Fest  FREE*
*Free, donations encouraged
3:30 pm   Recchiuti Confections: A Gourmet Chocolate Experience  FREE
4:00 pm   “Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2025 Kickoff)  FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
4:30 pm   Sip & Savor: Vigie Limoncello Tasting Event (Hayes Valley)  FREE
4:30 pm   Free “Friday Happy Hour” at Golden Gate Park  FREE
4:30 pm   2025 Golden Gate Park Band Free Concert Season Opener (Apr. 18 – Oct. 5)  FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
5:00 pm   $1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)  FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm   Castro Night Market  FREE*
*The Castro Night Market is free to attend. RSVP on Eventbrite to get a reminder.
5:00 pm   “Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)  FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
5:30 pm   April Fools at the Museum of the Eye: 21+ After Hours (SF)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
6:00 pm   Kerry Politzer Quartet at Mr. Tipples Jazz Club  $20*
*$20 cover charge
7:00 pm   SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   John Rybak + Friends @ Alameda Brewing  FREE
7:00 pm   San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)  FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   Alternative / Shoegaze Showcase: bbdalena  $20*
*Tickets available via fanfly. Price you see is price you pay, no extra fees. All Ages
7:00 pm   Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)  FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   John Rybak + Friends @ Alameda Brewing  FREE
7:00 pm   Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
8:00 pm   “Your Worst Nightmare” Bay Area Festival: 5 Daring 10-Minute Plays (April 18-19)  $17.85*
*advanced tickets $17.85. Door tickets $20
8:00 pm   SF’s 420 Comedy Festival at a Fancy Cannabis Lounge (April 18-20)  FREE*
*Tickets for first 42 people are free. Afterwards it's just $4.20 per person
8:00 pm   $5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show  $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
8:00 pm   Misfit Cabaret “Cinephilia” A Rock and Roll Musical Variety Show for Film Fanatics  $50
8:00 pm   14th Annual “The Flow Show” at Dance Mission Theater (April 18-20)  $37.66
8:00 pm   Bad Art Comedy  FREE*
*There's a pay-what-feels-good option online or it's $15 at the door
8:00 pm   2025 Hayes Valley’s Free Spring Outdoor Film Night “Nocturns”  FREE*
*Totally FREE and open to all!
8:00 pm   Win Tix: Grammy-Winning Electro-Pop Pioneers “Kraftwerk” Live at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)  FREE*
*WIN
8:00 pm   “The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
9:00 pm   $5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)  $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
10:00 pm   Gaga Gayhem: Bootie Mashup  $15*
*discount advance tickets
10:15 pm   $5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)  $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
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