Fairs & Festivals
The entire month of May is dedicated to promote events, performances, and shows that highlight the diversity of artists and work created in Oakland. Oakland Art Month May 2018 Many events are free; some require paid tickets View the entire Oakland Art Month schedule of events. Oakland Art Month Highlights May 4 – First Friday, “Women more...
Sunday Streets runs through The Bayview’s main corridor, with a car-free route spanning Third Street from 22nd Street to Carroll Avenue. Walk, bike or catch the T Line (the city’s first new light rail line in more than half a century) which will run throughout the day. Make the day more...
The 28th annual California Mille will bring 70 historic cars from all over the world to San Francisco to salute Italy’s most famous open road race, the Mille Miglia. See the biggest free car show of its kind in America and meet the drivers. 28th California Mille & Free Car Show April 15, more...
The Renegade Craft Fair returns to San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center in the Festival Pavilion featuring a curated selection of over 300 of the best indie-craft and DIY makers and artisans. Renegade Craft Fair: San Francisco April 7-8, 2018 | 11 am to 6 pm Fort Mason Center, SF FREE Renegade is a celebration of creative spirit, featuring the world’s largest more...
Please note that this event has been rescheduled from March 25th to April 8th. Drawing from the spirit of the Jamaican sound system culture, Sunset Sound System has produced over 150 free outdoor dance parties from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, and they’re celebrating 23 years of epic parties at more...
Welcome the start of Spring in a big way. Join the evening of Saturday, March 24th as Pier 39 will illuminate the skies with a dazzling fireworks display in celebration of the Spring Equinox. 2018 Spring Fireworks Display Saturday, March 24, 2018 | 6 pm Pier 39, The Embarcadero, San Francisco FREE The fun begins at more...
Grab a wedding dress and join the brides as more than a hundred people in wedding dress (men, women and in-betweeners) parade through the heart of San Francisco, strolling through Union Square, shopping at fancy stores, and drinking in local bars. All you need for this event is a white wedding more...
This is for all the Patricks in the world. Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Patrick’s Park with an adorable dog parade. Show your pet pride because they’re closing down the sidewalks for you to strut with your furry friends. Be sure to dress your pup up extra cute because they’re more...
`Wonderbread5 The Royal Exchange invites you to their annual block party with traditional Irish fare, live music, and plenty of Guinness. This block party is free, so wear your green and get ready to party in the streets. St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Friday, March 16, 2018 | Typically 3-11:30 pm Front St. btwn California and Sacramento FREE The more...
Aventine hosts their annual St. Patrick’s Day Alley block party in the Financial District where you can expect to get a good buzz on with about 1,500 people in the alley, DJs, beer and food. 10th Annual Aventine’s St. Patrick’s Day Alley Block Party Friday, March 16, 2018 | 4 pm until late Hotaling Street (btwn Washington/ more...
Explore San Francisco’s amazing history at the annual San Francisco History Expo as the Old Mint becomes a series of pop-up museums of San Francisco history with more than 75 exhibitors. 2018 San Francisco History Days – Saturday, March 3 | 11 am to 5 pm – Sunday, March 4 | 11 am to more...
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Chinatown. The Chinatown Community Street Fair takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Parade. At the fair, experience Chinese cultural arts such as Chinese folk dancing, opera, drumming and much more at the entertainment stage on Washington St. below Grant Ave. Make sure more...
The Noise Pop Festival is San Francisco’s (and Funcheap’s) favorite indie music and art festival. Now in its 26th year, Noise Pop has brought early exposure to many emerging artists in the Bay Area and beyond, many of whom have gone on to widespread acclaim like the White Stripes, Modest Mouse, The Flaming more...
Spend your Saturday with 20+ of the West Coast’s top IPAs at Hops on Fire, part of SF Beer Week. There will be 10+ food trucks serving spicy food, live music and a chili pepper eating contest. Feel the heat at San Francisco’s spiciest beer festival, Hops on Fire. How high can you more...
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a festive parade that will kick off with a Second Line featuring several fantastic local brass bands and other musicians. 2018 Mardi Gras Parade Tuesday, February 13, 2018 | 5 pm Starts at Patricia’s Green in Hayes Valley near Biergarten, SF FREE The 2018 parade starts at 5 pm and features Brass Bands, more...
