Celebrations
The San Francisco Rose Society continues its tradition with the annual Mother’s Day Rose Show at Golden Gate Park’s Hall of Flowers with a rose showcase in the exhibition hall. Exhibitors show their judged and award-winning garden roses. It’s a wonderful opportunity to view the many types of roses, from hybrid teas, more...
The Bay Area hip-hop community comes together the first Saturday in May each year to enjoy live music, graffiti art, dancing, and DJing at the annual Hip Hop in the Park, a hip-hop festival run by the Students For Hip Hop at Cal in People’s Park. 2017 Hip Hop in the more...
Taverna Aventine is once again closing off Hotaling Alley and packing it with outdoor bars, live DJs, and food trucks for their annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party. 2017 Cinco de Mayo Block Party Friday, May 5, 2017 | 4 pm to 10:30 pm Taverna Aventine, 582 Washington St, San Francisco FREE – RSVP on Facebook This more...
Sonoma County farms are abundant with seedlings and barnyard babies. Pack up the family and head out to the farm to celebrate Spring and see what’s flowering. Tour your way through Sonoma County and visit your choice of nearly 50 farms. Activities include farm tours, demonstrations, animal petting, games and crafts more...
50 years ago, San Francisco rocked the world with art, fashion, and music during the Summer of Love. Celebrate 1967 with a day full of art-making, performances, DJs, social activism, and new artist work. The Summer of Love Experience: Art, Fashion, and Rock & Roll will be an exhilarating exhibition of iconic more...
The Purple Ones will rock your mind with an insatiable tribute to Prince to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Sign O’ The Times with a free live show on March 29, 2017 at 1015 Folsom for a serious dose of unadulterated funk. This funky 11-piece tribute band, featuring a full horn more...
The Oakland Athletics will celebrate the start of their 50th season in Oakland by hosting a number of fan and community events, giveaways and special appearances during the Oakland A’s Spirit Week, Monday, March 27 – Friday, March 31, 2017. Plus you can trade in any SF Giant caps to receive more...
Each year the SF LowRider Council has a ceremonial blessing “La Benedicion” and then heads out for the very first cruise of the year. It’s an epic sight to see hundreds of SF’s most decked out and classic lowriders taking to streets. The San Francisco LowRider Council was founded in 1981 to unite more...
The West Coast’s largest Irish event celebrating Irish history and culture, the 166th Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, attracts some 100,000 revelers every year and is one of the city’s most popular events. 166th San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival Saturday, March 11, 2017 – Parade: Starts at 11:30 am – more...
Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Every First Friday from 5–9:30 pm, Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown Northgate) springs to life with galleries, artist collectives, street artists, local culinary artisans, performers, musicians, dancers, DJs, and more...
On Sunday, February 26, 11:30 am to 6 pm, Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival will bring the Sunday Smörgåsbord to Swedish American Hall for an afternoon of music-themed culture programming. Free with RSVP Noon – “Showga” Yoga Set to Live Music – Arrive between 11:30-noon to grab a spot, warm up, more...
Come out with your family, friends, and neighbors for a community day to celebrate the free Grand Opening of the Presidio Visitor Center, your new gateway to the 1,500-acre park. Be among the first to discover the center’s dynamic exhibits, inspiring videos, and high-tech tools – all created to help you enjoy more...
Spacious Grace is the annual free-form arts festival at the cathedral when we remove the pews and fill the space with exciting events that are free and open to all. Now in its third year, Spacious Grace is the time when they open the amazing space and invite you to experience more...
