Fairs & Festivals
Concord, California celebrates 50 years of Jazz. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the inaugural Concord Jazz Festival. In 1969, Carl Jefferson organized the first Concord Summer Music Festival (that later became the Concord Jazz Festival), at an undeveloped 8-acre field next to Concord High School. More than 17,000 jazz enthusiasts more...
At what is being dubbed the “Chase Block Party,” watch the US Open Women’s Finals on the giant screen outdoors on the West Plaza on the grounds of brand new Chase Center. JPMorgan Chase will host the 2nd Annual US Open Watch Party, which will benefit the Campaign for Golden more...
The Dog Surfing World Championships takes place on the NorCal coast — where the concept for the sport originated with big thanks to the book that started it all – The Dog’s Guide to Surfing – bringing together dog surfing talent for charity. Dog surfers are invited to bring home the gold. 4th more...
The Nihonmachi Street Fair considers itself the original “melting pot” of street fairs, with many aspects of Asian-Pacific American life—and San Francisco’s cultural life—expressed through performance, tradition, art, music, food, and community outreach and service. Over 30,000 festival attendees have made their way to the fair in past years. 2019 Nihonmachi more...
The 17th 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...
Salesforce Park, SF’s newly-reopened 5.4 acre park on top of the Transit Center hosts a ton of free events every week highlighted by free weekly after-work outdoor rooftop concerts curated by People in Plazas. So close your laptop and open your soul with after-work jams from seasoned Bay Area musicians. Live@5 Free more...
You are invited to become part of the Berkeley Kite Festival where the earth, wind, and sky combine to create an unequaled festival experience. Experience the artistry of modern kite flying at the 34th Annual Berkeley Kite Festival & West Coast Kite Championships. You’ll find something for everyone, from giant creature kites more...
Bring the family to the 2019 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. 8th Annual Circus Festival Sunday, July 28, 2019 | Noon to 4 pm NOW Hunters Point, Jennings St and Cargo Way, more...
Although San Francisco may not be known specifically for its French culture (Italian, Irish and Chinese, maybe…), don’t tell that the francophiles that pack the streets of downtown for block parties each Bastille Day. Bastille Day is sort of like France’s equivalent July 4th – an historical day commemorating the storming more...
Sunday Streets (March – October 2019) is San Francisco’s official block party – a sorta-monthly roving neighborhood celebration and five-hour street party where the streets are closed to vehicles, so pedestrians, roller skaters, bicyclists, and yogis take over the streets for an afternoon. “Sunday Streets 2019” Street Festival & Block Party Sundays, March 10- more...
The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 82nd season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. If you don’t mind arriving early to spread out your blanket to stake your spot, it’s an excellent way to spend a relaxing Sunday in a beautiful park setting watching free performances from top touring more...
Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 100,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend on Fillmore Street in San Francisco between Jackson and Eddy streets. 2019 Fillmore Jazz Festival July 6-7, 2019 more...
The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 82nd season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. If you don’t mind arriving early to spread out your blanket to stake your spot, it’s an excellent way to spend a relaxing Sunday in a beautiful park setting watching free performances from top touring more...
Embarcadero Center will host an interactive health forum called Total Wellness. This event is free to the public and is held on the Street Levels of Two and Three Embarcadero Center, located between Front, Sacramento and Clay Streets – Total Wellness is even BARTable. 2019 Annual Total Wellness Festival Thursday, June 13, more...
SFJAZZ hosts a free neighborhood block party at Proxy SF’s outdoor walk-in theater in Hayes Valley to kick-off the 37th San Francisco Jazz Festival. SFJAZZ Block Party Tuesday, June 11, 2019 | 5 to 10 pm Proxy, 432 Octavia, SF FREE Featuring: Royal Jelly Jive La Mixta Criolla Jazz Film Plus, there will be a beer garden and food more...