happy memorial day weekend! this week, we dropped in a little original joes just for dessert (because their cookie skillet and butter cake are INSANE). also dropped by the new beads by tara store front and were very impressed. i might be updating my bracelet stack soon 👀

im spending the rest of the weekend on work stuff, but catch me outside again next weekend. have a great week

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

Book Besties Book Trivia

6:30 PM - 10 PM | Mr. Mahjong’s

Join SF Book Besties for a book-themed trivia night.

Bar Bingo

7 PM - 9 PM | Campus SF

Tired of trivia? Try Bar Bingo at Campus in the Marina, hosted every Wednesday.

THURSDAY, MAY 28

Open Range Archery

4 PM - 8 PM | Mission Recreation Center

Open for ages 8+ at all skill levels (self guided session). Practice shooting at paper and 3D targets.

After Dark: At the Edge

6 PM - 10 PM | Exploratorium

Check out the Exploratorium’s 21+ up event series.

FRIDAY, MAY 29

Salty Dogs Plunge Club

7 AM | Crissy Field

Celebrate Friday with a quick plunge in the Bay.

LP Giobbi

10 PM | 1015 Folsom

DJ Dials and 1015 Folsom present LP Giobbi.

DJ BÄER at Amelie Wine Bar

7 PM - 11 PM | Amelie

Enjoy Afro Latin / Tech House as Amelie’s famous DJ sets.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

SF Porchfest

All Day | Multiple

Check out this grassroots music festival held annually in the Mission district. There will be over 70 local bands performing across the neighborhood on porches, parklets, stoops, and backyards.

The Whale’s Tail

12 PM – 6 PM | The Whale’s Tail, GGP

Enjoy music and food trucks at at this free concert in Golden Gate Park. Open every weekend! Saturday’s session features Olive Pants, Donovan Plant, No Mansfield, & Natasha.

Parks4All: Brewfest 2026

12 PM - 4 PM | Presidio

Join the Parks Conservancy for the fourth annual Brewfest, a beer festival with local food trucks and live music.

Free Outdoor Movie Night: Jurassic Park

8:30 PM | Duboce Park

Presented by Friends of Duboce Park. Enjoy this free movie night in the park.

SUNDAY, MAY 31

MAUM Market

11 AM - 4 PM | Ferry Building

Check out this makers market selling stationary, apparel, ceramics, jewelry, home goods, and snacks + drinks.

Clement St. Farmer’s Market

9 AM - 2 PM | Clement St.

If you haven’t been to this farmer’s market, highly recommend!

Screening of Moulin Rouge

5:30 PM | The Castro Theatre

Watch the groundbreaking musical staring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman on screen at The Castro Theatre.

Free PRIDE Ice Cream Preview Party

1 PM - 2 PM | Humphry Slocombe

Test our Humphry Slocombe’s PRIDE ice cream flavors at the Dogpatch location.

City Gurlz Hike: Fort Funston

11 AM | Fort Funston

Enjoy a coastal hike with City Gurlz Hike.

COMING UP

• Downtown First Thursday (June 4)

• French Market Marin (June 14)

• Fort Mason Night Market (June 19)

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i did make it to a valkyries game last weekend (home opener), and if you haven’t gone: you NEED to. so much energy and fun! obsessed with sephora’s activation. they dropped parachutes tied to sephora bags from the ceiling.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

Renegade Cinemas: Maltese Falcon (1941)

7 PM | Live Worms Gallery

Check out this free Noir Film series in North Beach!

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Third Thursdays On Treat

5 PM -9 PM | Location

Enjoy this free night market with a raffle, candle-making, DJs, acrobats, and food from Señor Sisig.

Cole Valley Nights + Film Fest

4 PM - 9 PM | Cole Street between Carl and Parnassus Avenue

Check out this night market in Cole Valley featuring all-ages short film festival.

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Mean Girls: The Musical

8 PM | Ray of Light Theature

Catch this iconic movie reborn as a high energy musical! Multiple showings throughout the week until May 30. I was able to catch one of Ray of Light’s musicals and had a blast.

Off the Grid: Fort Mason Night Market

5 PM - 10 PM | Fort Mason

My favorite night market! Enjoy the views of the bay, warm fires, extensive selection of food trucks and makers.

Amelie: Nick (House DJ)

7 PM - 11 PM | Amelie Wine Bar

Get in on Amelie’s famous DJ nights with Nick, a house DJ. Be sure to arrive early as it get’s busy!

Ferry Flicks at Fort Point Beer Garden - “Bend It Like Beckham”

7 PM | Fort Point Beer

Enjoy a sunset screening at this beer garden at the Ferry Building.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Carnaval SF

Various | Mission District

Enjoy this 2-day festival featuring a grand parade, La Copa Del Pueblo (‘The People’s Cup): a soccer tournament, and 17 blocks of musical stages and DJs.

Flower Pot Cake Decorating

11:30 AM - 1 PM | 250 Main St

Learn how to make a flower pot cake with Amidulce. Each participant will receive a 4 inch cake and materials.

Vintage Prom Market

12 PM – 5 PM | Mirage Tattoo

Did you miss prom? Come dressed in your version of prom night and enjoy music, vendors, little treasures and prom nostalgia.

Recess - Day Party - A Break From The Norm - MDW Edition

3 PM - 9 PM | 620 Jones

Enjoy this rooftop celebration just blocks away from Union Square featuring some of San Francisco’s best DJs.

SUNDAY, MAY 24

Elsewher3: Gen Z Marketers & Creators Meetup

12 PM - 3 PM | Dolores

Join Elsewhere3, a community for marketers and creators for board games, free ike’s sandwiches, and meet new people!

Free Community Day including Matisse Exhibit

All Day | SF MoMA

Check out the new Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal exhibit which just opened and enjoy the museum for free!

SF Giants: Star Wars Day

1:05 PM | Oracle Park

Featuring special Grogu Bobblehead and character appearances including stormtroopers, Mandolorians, and Jedi.

SF AAPI Cocktail Week

All Day, All Week | Multiple

Check out the events going on for AAPI Cocktail week, especially if you’re in the industry.

Love Supreme x Afrobeats Oakland Carnaval After Party

6 PM - 1:30 AM | Arcana

Finish out Carnaval weekend with afrobeats, amapiano, baile funk, bouyon, cumbia, dancehall, dembow, salsa, R&B, reggaeton, edits, remixes + more at Arcana!

COMING UP

• MAUM Market at the Ferry Building (May 31)

• Sundown Cinema: The Princess Bride (June 12)

• Nora En Pure at The Ruins (July 4)

Have an event coming up? Email me at hellobellabytheway@gmail.com!

TUESDAY, MAY 12

Mahjong Night

7 PM - 10 PM | Paname SF

Free admission with a 1 drink minimum. All styles and levels are welcome.

Trivia Night at Boardroom SF

7:30 PM | Boardroom SF

Trivia night at The Boardroom has apparently been running for 20 years. Picture rounds, general knowledge, good crowd.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

Embarcadero Center 7th Annual Wine Walk

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Urban Patio

Enjoy samples of wine from Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Livermore. All tickets sales will benefit Sonoma County Fire Relief.

$1 WINGS SPEED DATING | Singles Ages 25-45

7 PM - 9 PM | Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge

Looking to meet new people and have some fun? This event is perfect for singles ages 25-45 who want to mingle, enjoy $1 wings, and maybe find a spark.

THURSDAY, MAY 14

Valencia LIVE!

5 PM - 10 PM | Valencia St

Enjoy live music, cocktails to go, local restaurants, art, shopping, and free activities at Valencia St between 16th and 19th St.

Casey’s Craft Club: Paper Flower Workshop

7 PM - 9 PM | Maker Studio

Create 1-3 paper flowers using italian crepe paper. Come get crafty, make friends, and enjoy the Casey’s Craft Club community.

FRIDAY, MAY 15

Charmed in SF x Inkling Studio Midnight Sun Paint Night

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Address on Partiful

Join Inkling Studio for a paint night hosted at Charmed in SF’s new downtown storefront. All art supplies included!

Baum DJ SF Bunker Popup

7:45 PM - 10 PM | Location Released Later

Enjoy some ‘wonky music’ at SF’s famous bunker DJ popups.

Florence + The Machine

7:30 PM | Chase Center

Check out the Everybody Scream Tour at the Chase Center!

Ferry Flicks - “Moonrise Kingdom”

7 PM | Fort Point Beer Garden

Enjoy a sunset screening at this beer garden at the Ferry Building.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

SF Junk Journal Club: May the Scraps Be With You

2 PM - 6 PM | Presidio Sports Basement

Join the SF Junk Journal Club for this Star Wars Themed Meetup and Vendor Market. Ticket includes a Star Wars themed scrap pack, reserve seat at a craft table, access to the vendor market + raffle opportunities.

Ruou & Rhythm

11 AM - 1 PM | Gigi’s SF

For AAPI month, Gigi’s (a Viet-inspired wine bar) is hosting a special Viet brunch with Viet music by DJ ATRX, in collaboration with chef Tu David Phu.

Bus Stop Block Party

12 PM - 8 PM | Union St. between Laguna and Buchanan

Enjoy a day of fun in the Cow Hollow neighborhood.

Sunset District Secondhand Saturdays

10 AM - 4 PM | 37th Avenue at Ortega to Quintara

A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities.

Club Darc: Mall Grab, The Dare (DJ Set), & Underworld

10 PM | Club Darc

Check out Goldenvoice’s seasonal clubbing experience: Club Darc.

Ladies of SF x Clubhouse: Spring Sip & Shop

1 PM - 4 PM | 160-162 Waverly Place

Shop designer, vintage, Y2K, contemporary, and more while enjoying cocktails and NA beverages.

SFMOMA’s Hat Party for Matisse Exhibit Opening

11 AM –3 PM | SF MOMA

Design and create a hat of your own with vibrant flores de papel to celebrate the opening of Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal.

SUNDAY, MAY 17

Pickwick Vintage Show

10 AM - 4 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building

Check out the show featuring vintage clothing, jewelry, and accessories from 40+ local vendors. Tickets likely to sell out!

Bay to Breakers

All Day | Across SF

Run this iconic 12K footrace known for it’s wild costumes and route spanning from Embarcadero (‘the bay’) to Ocean Beach (‘the breakers’).

Midnight Runners SF: Raccoon Riot

8 AM - 4 PM | Patricia Green’s

Get ready for Bay to Breakers with the Midnight Runners SF, dressed as raccoons, of course! No need to be signed up for Bay to Breakers to join.

Land’s End Hike ft. Leia

9 AM | Land’s End

Go for a fun group hike at Land’s End.

Vintage + Closet Sale Popup

11 AM – 4 PM | TBA

Check out this hand curated selection of vintage items with 100% Silk and beaded dresses, 90s style slip and bias cut dresses, vintage denim, silk skirts, & leather jackets.

COMING UP

• Star Wars Night at the SF Giants (May 24)

• Sundown Cinema: The Princess Bride (June 12)

• Day Trip on the Rooftop: Walker & Royce (June 20)

Have an event coming up? Email me at hellobellabytheway@gmail.com!

MONDAY, MAY 4

May The 4th Trivia Night at Magnolia

TBA | Magnolia Haight

May the Force be with you at this immersive Star Wars themed trivia night with themed cocktails, costume contests, and fun prizes.

TUESDAY, MAY 5

City Hall Pop-up Shop: Local Makers, Sourced

11 AM - 3:00 PM | San Francisco City Hall

Join Small Business Week and Shop Dine SF to celebrate San Francisco small businesses. Check out incredible local vendors including Humphry Slocombe, Ritual Coffee Roasters, & Graffeo Coffee.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6

8K Bootcamp Run x DIRTYBIRD x SKETCHERS

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Underdogs Cantina at Oracle Park

Try this bootcamp style run designed to guide runners of all paces through 5 miles.

THURSDAY, MAY 7

Downtown First Thursdays

5 PM | Howard & 2nd

Explore three blocks of fun at San Francisco’s famous Downtown First Thursday.

FRIDAY, MAY 8

Love Potion Library Book Club Meet & Greet

7 PM - 9 PM | Love Potion Library

Check out this new romance book store in the Castro and join their book club for a book swap. Bring a book and take a book home with you.

Stage Reading: A Court of Thorns & Roses

11 AM | Savoy Tivoli

Enjoy a one hour reading of ACOTAR with the Savoy Literary Library.

Ferry Flicks: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

7 PM | Fort Point Beer Garden

Enjoy the sunset with a movie and cold beer from Fort Point Beer Garden with views of the Ferry Building.

Bloom Fashion Show Presented by Levi-Strauss & Co.

1 PM- 3:30 PM | Union Square Plaza

Enjoy fashion creations by Academy of Art students in participation of the With Love Halston Foundation Design Challenge honoring the legacy of Halston, the great American fashion designer.

SATURDAY, MAY 9

San Pacho + BOLO at The Ruins

3 PM | The Ruins at Napa Valley

Presented by DJ Dials and All Day All Night.

Om Records: 30 Years (Day Party)

1 PM | Embarcadero Plaza

Enjoy free music by Mark Farina, Colette b2b DJ Heather, Shiny Objects, and J Boogie.

Salsa On The Bay

2 PM - 8 PM | Gold Bar Distillery

Enjoy an evening of salsa dancing, local vendors, latin-inspired food, and cocktails at this incredible venue with views of the San Francisco skyline.

WCC WAVES

11 AM - 6 PM | Fort Mason Center

Check out this one day vintage show by West Coast Craft, celebrating the best in vintage and nostalgia-inspired clothing, design, and housewares.

Live On Larkin: AAPI Heritage Month

12 PM - 5 PM | Larkin & Eddy

Enjoy live music, a fashion show, cultural performances K-Pop DJ sets and karaoke. Grab a Taste of the Tenderloin ticket and redeem at local food spots.

Annual 5 Block Long Garage Sale

9 AM | Fair Oaks Street

Check out this annual event started in 1976. Enjoy as a seller or buyer!

KQED Fest 2026

11 AM | KQED Headquarters

Celebrate the Bay Area’s beloved public radio station with a block party in the Mission District with on-stage programming by NPR, KQED, and PBS programs. Get a behind the scenes tour of the studio!

SUNDAY, MAY 10

Secret Morning Coffee Rave for Singles

9 AM - 12 PM | TBA

Enjoy good coffee, good music by Seth Finkin, and meet single people in San Francisco.

Mother’s Day Music in GGP

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Golden Gate Park

Enjoy classical music in at the Spreckels Temple of Music.

Golden State Valkyries vs. Phoenix Mercury

5:30 PM | Chase Center

Enjoy a Valkyries game at the Chase Center.

Mother’s Day Tea Time w/ Asian pastries

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Ferry Building

Treat mom to afternoon tea with Asian pastries including sesame mooncake, lemon tart, matcha blondie at the Ferry Building’s historic Grand Hall.

Pay-What-You-Wish at the Exploratorium

11 AM - 4:30 PM | Exploratorium

Celebrate Mothers and Grandmothers for Mother’s Day at the Exploratorium.

Inner Sunset Flea Market

10 AM – 4 PM | Irving Street

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Inner Sunset Flea Market. Explore vintage and secondhand treasures, artists and makers, community organizations, and more.

COMING UP

• Bus Stop SF Block Party (May 16)

• MAUM Market at the Ferry Building (May 31)

• Sundown Cinemas: “The Princess Bride” (June 12)

Have an event coming up? Email me at hellobellabytheway@gmail.com!

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MONDAY, APRIL 27

Waystone Jazz Jam

6 PM - 9 PM | Waystone

Enjoy some Monday night jazz with a glass of wine.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

Civic Center Soundtrack

12 PM - 3 PM | Fulton Street Plaza

Check out the free concert series at Civic Center with rotating food trucks.

Tequila Trivia Tuesdays at Boardroom

7:30 PM | Boardroom SF

20 years of trivia with the Boardroom and counting!

Tuesday Night Sauna Gardens

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Alchemy Spring

Check out Alchemy Springs, SF’s social spa oasis with a 40-person communal sauna, cold plunges, a fire pit and thermal benches.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29

‘Dear San Francisco’ Club Fugazi

7:30 PM | Club Fugazi

Club Fugazi’s love letter to San Francisco is series of stories told through circus.

Casey’s Craft Club BYO Bedazzle Bar

6:30 PM | Common Space

Bring an item to debazzle, and hangout with Casey’s Craft Club. Bedazzling supplies will be provided.

Midweek Melodies Free Happy Hour Concert

4 PM - 7 PM | Golden Gate Bandshell

Take your picnic to Golden Gate Park and enjoy this free concert with music by 3 local artists.

SF International Arts Festival

Various | Various

Check out the events of SF’s International Arts Festival including walking art tours, dances, acrobatics shows, art installations, and workshops around San Francisco.

THURSDAY, APRIL 30

Valkyries x CAS NightLife

6 PM | Cal Academy of Sciences

Deck out in Valkyries gear and celebrate the beginning of the Golden State Valkyries season. There will hands-on basketball activities, music and Valkyries moments at this night life event at the Cal Academy of Sciences.

FRIDAY, May 1

Chris Lake at Club Darc

10 PM | Pier 48

Goldenvoice presents Chris Lake with ATRIP, Marco Strous, JLittle at this seasonal popup club.

About Last Night Dating Disaster Stories

7:30 PM | Makeout Room

Check out comedy show where SF locals share their cringiest, most terrible dating stories for your enjoyment.

SATURDAY, May 2

Free Techno at Union Square

4 PM - 8 PM | Union Square

Come to Union Square for a free techno show by Joey Beltram, Max Gardner b2b Adra, and Zachary Noel.

SF Junk Journal Club A Whisked Matcha Daydream Meetup

10 AM - 3 PM | Location revealed on RSVP

Join the Junk Journal Club for junk journalling and matcha! Ticket includes a matcha plush, themed scrap back, & a sakura matcha.

Golden Gate Storm vs. Oregon Ravens

7 PM | Laney Field

Check out Bay Area’s women’s professional tackle football team as they take on the Oregon Ravens for a home game.

Unseen Run Club x The City Eats Feed & 5K Fun

8:30 AM | Thrive City

Join the Unseen Run Club at Thrive City for a 5K followed by preparing monthly meals for the unhoused with an on-site DJ and giveways from the Golden State Warriors and the Valkyries.

Asian Pantry & Snacks Popup

2 PM | Konbini SF

Enjoy a fun lunch with amazing goodies by local SF businesses including hand crafted pastries from Lunar Bakery, fresh onigiri from Konbini, and other asian pantry staples and snacks.

SF Public Library Book Sale

12 PM - 5 PM | Donation Center

Join Friends of the San Francisco Library for a book sale on Friday and Saturday with incredible bargains on over 5000 books and media.

SUNDAY, May 3

Meet You There SF x So Bam Fun Mahjong Meetup

- | China Live

Join Meet You There SF for an in-depth Mahjong lesson, drinks & appetizers included.

Shuggie’s 4th Annual Crawfish Boil

3 PM - 7 PM | Shuggie’s SF

Grab tickets to Shuggie’s 4th Annual Crawfish Boil and enjoy all you can eat crawfish, cold wine, and time with friends in the sunshine.

COMING UP

• Bus Stop 126th Anniversary Block Party (May 16)

• Mall Grab at Club Darc (May 16)

• Maum Market at Ferry Building (May 31)

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THURSDAY, APRIL 23

OB Plunge Club Margs & Miles Fundraising Event

6 PM | White Cap, Outer Sunset

Join the OB Plunge Club for their She is Beautiful Run fundraiser raising money for the Walnut Avenue Family and Women’s Center. There will be raffle prizes from Summer Fridays, Mollusk, Athleta, & River Electric!

SOMA Nights

5 PM - 9 PM | 1145 Folsom St

SOMA nights is kicking off the 2026 season this Thursday with their ‘feral chaos night market’ including flying dancers, djs, costume parties, & dumpster ball pits.

Skizzy Mars

7:30 PM | The Independent

Music from Skizzy Mars, Devvy Dub, & Yung Delirious.

Big Bang: Party After Dark

9 PM | Cal Academy of Sciences

Celebrate the closing of San Francisco Climate Week at Party After Dark with a night of science, live music, open bars, and delicious treats.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

Cal Night at the Giant

7:15 PM | Oracle Park

My favorite night of the year with the Giants! Go bears!! Tosh Lupoi, the new head coach of Cal Football will be throwing the first pitch and special appearances by Oski.

Torani Treat Truck Popup: A Flavor Experience

12 PM - 7 PM | Embarcadero Plaza

Enjoy custom beverages, trendy drinks, & giveaways at the Torani Treat Truck!

Free Outdoor Movie Screening: ‘Arco’

8 PM - 9:45 PM | Proxy SF

Come early to grab a good spot and watch the 'best animated film of the year’.

Kickoff of Bay Area Dance Week

Various | Various

Check out tons of free dance events happening around the bay area from Zumba to Bollywood to yoga!

SMUIN Contemporary Ballet Free Night

7:30 PM | Cowell Theatre

As part of Bay Area Dance Week, check out ‘Future Forward’ by the SMUIN Contemporary Ballet. I got the chance to watch it last week and it was incredible!

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

WNBA Valkyries Pre-Season Game vs. Seattle Storm

8:30 PM | Chase Center

I’ve had so much fun at Valkyries games. Highly recommend catching a game this season!

Free Zumba Class at Sunset Dunes

10:30 AM | Sunset Dunes Park (Irving @ Upper Great Highway)

Start your morning with a dance workout at the Sunset Dunes.

Yoga at Marina Green with Sips & Steps

10 AM - 11:30 AM | Marina Green Triangle

Enjoy a 45 min yoga flow followed by a stop at the Philz Coffee Truck at Marina Green.

Off the Grid Treasure Island Spring Edition

11 AM - 4 PM | Treasure Island

Take a ferry and head over to Off the Grid’s famous food market popup at Treasure Island. Free admission and complimentary ferry rides.

Clay and Play Ceramics Workshop: Sundae Bowls

4 PM - 6 PM | Cousin Studio

Learn basic ceramic techniques and create our own sundae bowl. Ticket includes ice cream with great flavors from Dela Creamery and Al’s Ice.

Dutch Kings Day

12 PM - 5 PM | Murphy Windmill in GGP

Celebrate Koningsdag in San Francisco with food trucks, celebrations, and activities.

DogFest: Benefit for Mckinley Elementary

11 AM - 3 PM | Duboce Park

Check out the annual DogFest which draws 12,000 people every year together to celebrate dogs, kids, and community.

Pickin on the Polk

12 PM - 10 PM | 2100 Polk St.

Enjoy an afternoon of bluegrass music at this mini ‘hardly strictly festival’.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

First Annual Ploverfest at Sunset Dunes Park

12 PM - 4 PM | Sunset Dunes

Enjoy a musical mile of local musicians and DJs put on by the community.

SF Cookbook Club North Beach Pizza Crawl

Noon | North Beach

Join the SF Cookbook Club on a delicious crawl through North Beach’s iconic pizza spots (and maybe some cannolis).

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COMING UP

• Strawberry Festival in Sonoma (May 9)

• Mall Grab at Club DARC (May 16)

• Star Wars Night at the Giants (May 24)

Have an event coming up? Email me at hellobellabytheway@gmail.com!

happy sunday! yesterday, got lunch at the brixton sf which has a birthday special for parties of 5+ (free bottle of veuve) and then braved the weather for black coffee at treasure island (basically every other event on my list was canceled/rescheduled). even though we only lasted 30 min and some of our group didn’t even make it inside the venue, we had so much fun. my only complaint was the coachella-priced drinks. a seltzer was $18! hoping for warmer weather to make up for it next weekend 🌧️

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

415 Night Market

5 PM - 9 PM | East Cut Crossing

Celebrate 415 Day with Empire at the 415 Night Market featuring DJ Noodles!

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

Fungus Among Us CAS NightLife

6 PM | Cal Academy of Sciences

Explore the world of mushrooms at the Cal Academy of Sciences during their weekly 21+ nightlife opening which includes a mushroom marketplace featuring local makers.

MIXT Block Party

12 PM - 1 PM | 560 Mission St

Celebrate 20 years of MIXT in the Financial District. Try signature MIXT flavors, grab some drinks, and of course, plenty of cake!

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

Kaskade at Club Darc

Open to Close | Shed A at Pier 48

Golden Voice presents Kaskade at Club Darc, the seasonal popup club space.

Opening Night of the Smuin Ballet

7:30 PM | Cowell Theater at Fort Mason

Check out opening night of the Smuin Ballet premiering ‘Future Forward’ which includes dances to songs by Edith Piaf and Bach.

Fort Mason Night Market

5 PM - 10 PM | Fort Mason

My favorite night market is back! Shop crafts, enjoy a great selection of food trucks, and live music. Grab some drinks during sunset at Radhaus.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

Country On The Bay

2 PM | Gold Bar Distillery

Enjoy country music, line dancing, and southern inspired eats at this mini country music festival at Gold Bar Distillery which as sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline.

Snakehips at Public Works

10 PM | Public Works

Presented by DJ Dials and Public Works!

Ocean Ave Boba Festival

2 PM - 4 PM | Ocean Avenue

Taste test Ocean Avenue boba spots at the annual Boba Festival.

Bay Area Brew Fest

1 PM - 4 PM | Presidio Main Lawn

Enjoy unlimited beer samples from over 70+ local breweries, food trucks, lawn games, and live music.

Sunset District Secondhand Saturdays

10 AM - | 37th Avenue at Ortega to Quintara

Hosted every third Saturday. Check out the season launch of this flea market with vintage vendors, makers, and artists.

Cherry Blossom Festival

11 AM-5 PM | Japan Center East Mall

Enjoy various activities as part of the SF Cherry Blossom Festival including dancing, ikebana demonstrations, and the art of wielding naginata.

SF Plus One Spring Cleaning Clothing Swap Social

11 AM | Alta Plaza Park

Bring clothing & accessories to trade. Refresh your spring wardrobe and make new friends!

SF SPCA x Giants Birthday Block Party

Noon - 5 PM | SF SPCA

Celebrate SPCAs 158th birthday with name your price adoption fees and a special appearance by Giant’s mascot, Lou Seal. Bring your dogs!

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

Sunset Sounds System Free Party

11 AM - 7 PM | Yerba Buena Gardens

Enjoy this massive outdoor all-day dance party.

Aussie Meetup by Mini Aussies Bay Area

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Fort Funston

Bring you mini aussie and enjoy this beach day and group walk!

COMING UP

• Rescheduled Plover Fest (April 26)

• Star Wars Special Screening at Palace Hotel SF (May 4)

• Strawberry Festival at Cassidy Ranch, Sonoma (May 9)

Have an event coming up? Email me at hellobellabytheway@gmail.com!

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happy sunday! this weekend, i enjoyed the farmer’s market at marin country mart which was packed for an easter egg hunt, then grabbed a smoothie from sunlife organics before heading over to the village at corte madera for some shopping. also went with my roommates to celebrate the end of persian new year in golden gate park. getting so much time in the sun was such a blessing! hoping next week has nice weather too. ☀️

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

Mahjong: Teaching Tuesday

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Mr. Mahjong’s

Learn to play Mahjong with coaches, watch movies, and hang out at this weekly community event!

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

Hog Island Oyster Co. Spring Fair

11 AM | Hog Island Oyster Farm

Hog Island Oyster Farm presents the first annual Spring Fair at the farm. Join for a farm tour, surprises, and shuck your own oysters.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

Spring SF Restaurant Week

Lunch & Dinner | Across SF

Take advantage of the preset menus at participating restaurants across SF. Just a few of the participating restaurants: A16, Flour & Water, Matterhorn Restaurant, Roaming Goat, & Serafina!

Proxy Free Movie Showing: Sentimental Value

7:30 PM 10:00 PM | Proxy SF

Come enjoy Hayes Valley for this special screening of Sentimental Value, part of Proxy’s outdoor spring movie screenings.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

Day Breaker: Let’s Be Friends Tour

10 AM - 1 PM | 1735 3rd St.

Join this sober dance movement which originated in Brooklyn. Start your morning with Yoga and end it with dance.

SF Cherry Blossom Festival

11 AM-5 PM | Japan Center East Mall

Enjoy various activities as part of the SF Cherry Blossom Festival including dancing, ikebana demonstrations, and the art of wielding naginata.

Black Coffee at Treasure Island

1 PM | Treasure Island

Presented by DJ Dials, All Day All Night, and Another Planet Entertainment.

SF’s Battle of the Bands: Cal vs. Stanford

3 PM – 5 PM | Pier 39

Watch Cal and Stanford take each other on in SF’s Battle of the Bands (we know who wins this one 🐻).

Plant Swap Social

10:30 AM | Sunset Branch: SF Public Library

Bring a plant, take a plant! Seedlings, divisions, and cuttings are welcome to share with other gardners.

Halfdays x Dagne Dover Marina Walk

10 AM | Crissy Field

Join Halfdays for their Community Meet Up with Dagne Dover. Enjoy a walk through the Marina. The first RSVPs to check in at the event get a free Dagne Dover bag!

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

Sofar Sounds Secret Concert in the Presidio

3 PM | Presidio

Get up close and personal with the artists, mix with other music fans, and enjoy this cool local space which will be revealed 36 hours before.

Second Sundays: Inner Sunset Spring Fling Flea Market

10 AM – 4 PM | Irving Street (9th–11th Ave.)

The Inner Sunset Flea market is back for it’s 10th annual season. Peruse vintage and secondhand items and work from local artists and makers.

Ploverfest Sunset Dunes

12 PM 4 PM | Sunset Dunes

Enjoy a musical mile of local musicians and DJs put on by the community.

Headwest Marketplace in Hayes Valley

11 AM - 5P M | Hayes St.

Headwest is back in San Francisco for it’s marketplace featuring curated makers, crafters, artists, and vintage merchants.

Orpheum Theatre Open House

1 PM | Orpheum Theatre

Enjoy interactive zones at the theatre including stage combat demonstrations, salsa dance lesson, a Great Gatsby cocktail mixing lesson, & drag makeup tutorial.

The French Market Marin

9 AM - 3 PM | Marin Civic Center

Enjoy crepes made to order while you peruse the vintage and antique market which features over 140 booths!

SF Book Besties Book Swap in the Park

12 PM | Golden Gate Park

Join SF Book Besties for the "Blind Date With a Book" Book Swap in the park! Please bring a wrapped book with a one sentence summary on the cover.

COMING UP

• Fort Mason Night Market (April 17)

• Sunset District Secondhand Saturday (April 18)

• Cal Night at the Giants (April 24)

Have an event coming up? Email me at hellobellabytheway@gmail.com!

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THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Downtown First Thursday with Special Guests Reggie Watts

5 PM | 2nd St

It’s the first week of the month which means Downtown First Thursday is back. Come enjoy free music at multiple different stages, grab a bite at the food trucks (my favorite is Bini’s Kitchen), and explore Downtown SF during this lively event.

Haight Ashbury Flea Opening Weekend

1-7 PM | 1800 Haight Ashbury St

Hosted by Lucky Bunny Friends! The Haight Ashbury Flea Market is opening on Thursday and runs through Sunday.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Tamalpais Bee Lab Community Event

11 AM - 2 PM | Roy’s Redwoods Preserve, Woodacre

Join the Tamalpais Bee Lab in inventorying bee species on public lands and contributing to the larger study of local bee populations.

Chinatown After Dark

9 PM | Mr. Mahjong’s
Enjoy Yuka Yu + Friends spinning underground house, techno, global club sounds, electronic, and even a touch of silky RnB.

LF Sound System at Public Works

9:30 AM | Public Works

Presented by Goldenvoice and Public Works!

Jonas Blue at Audio SF

9:30 PM | Audio SF

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Dagne Dover x Halfdays Golden Gate Walk

10 AM | Golden Gate Park

Join Halfdays and Dagne Dover on a 3.5 mi walk in Golden Gate Park. The first RSVPs to check in at the walk will receive a Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack.

Taco Bell Cantina Run with Unseen Run Club

2 PM | Pacifica

Don’t miss this viral 5k hosted by the Unseen Run Club. After the run, hangout at the Taco Bell Cantina for some music, food, and drinks.

Golden Gate Storm Home Game

7 PM | Laney Field

Watch the Bay Area’s women’s tackle team take on Las Vegas.

March Madness Final 4 Watch Party at Campus SF

TBD | Campus SF

Watch the Final Four at Campus SF in the Marina.

Gorgon City Block Party

3 PM | The Midway

Presented by Goldenvoice and The Midway!

SUNDAY , APRIL 5

Bay FC Hello Kitty Match

2 PM | Paypal Park

Watch Bay FC take on Washington Spirit at this Hello Kitty themed match featuring surprise Hello Kitty activations.

Easter in the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest

10 - 4 PM | Mission Dolores Park

Celebrate Easter with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence with this San Francisco Easter classic which includes a Hunky Jesus contest.

Shuggies Birthday Bash

4-8 PM | Shuggies

Celebrate 4 years of Shuggies with music and the Ugly Pickle Co. pickle-brined fried chicken sandwich back for one day only!

COMING UP

• Cherry Blossom Festival (April 11)

• Fort Mason Night Market (April 13)

• Sunset District Secondhand Saturday (April 18)

Have an event coming up? Email me at hellobellabytheway@gmail.com!

MONDAY, MARCH 23

Built by Women: Power, Influence & the Equity Era

5 PM - 8 PM | Eria Sausalito

An evening gathering in Sausalito focused on advancing gender and racial equity, particularly in the workplace. Featuring a panel of women leaders, the event explores how equity work can be led with greater depth, strategy, and impact. The program includes a briefing on the current landscape, a moderated discussion, and a community dialogue, bringing together an intergenerational audience committed to shaping a more inclusive and equitable future.​

TUESDAY, MARCH 24

Hannah Montana Watch Party

6:30 PM | TBD

Join Elsewher3, a social club for marketers, for a cozy night of early-2000s nostalgia streaming the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary special.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

MLB Opening Day SF Giants vs. NY Yankees

5:05 PM | Oracle Park

Kick off baseball season at opening day with the SF Giants and NY Yankees!!

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

Hippie Sabotage @ 1015 Folsom

9 PM | 1015 Folsom

Don’t miss Hippie Sabotage’s Give and Take Tour! Presented by DJ Dials & 1015.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

Fourth Fridays Night Market by Moda Social

6 PM - 10 PM | City Station SF

Come hangout, shop local, and listen to some great mixes for the first of many great Fourth Fridays to come.

Free Marty Supreme Showing at Proxy SF

7:30 PM 10:00 PM | Proxy SF

FREE and open to all! Grab some local beers and hot dogs and join Proxy SF for a free outdoor viewing of Marty Supreme.

LP Giobbi at 1015 Folsom

10 PM | 1015 Folsom

Check out LP Giobbi at 1015 Folsom. Presented by DJ Dials & 1015 Folsom.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Japanese GP West Coast Pit Crew Watch Party

TBD | TBD

Check out this incredible F1 community hosting watch parties throughout CA.

Dare to Bare with the The Wellness Affair and DYI Perfume Bar

11 PM - 3 PM | CANOPY Jackson Square

Check out LetzMakeEvent’s perfume bar activation at The Wellness Affair Tour in San Francisco aimed at connecting an incredible community of wellness-minded women.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Renegade Craft Fair

11 AM - 5 PM | Fort Mason

The Renegade Craft Fair is back in San Francisco! Browse the work of tons of curated artists to support conscious consumerism.

SF Locally Popup Market Launch

11 AM - 5 PM | Spark Social

SF Locally is launching this weekend at Spark Social. Join a curated day of local creators, music, and community designed to showcase the best of San Francisco.

SF Chocolate Salon (20th Anniversary Festival)

All Day | San Francisco

Do you love chocolate? Experience artisan, gourmet, & premium chocolate in one of the world’s greatest culinary metropolitan areas.

COMING UP

• Ploverfest Sunset Dunes (April 12)

• Fungus Among Us @ Cal Academy of Sciences Nightlife (April 16)

• Snakehips at Public Works (April 18)

Have an event coming up? Submit your event to this form.

MONDAY, MARCH 16

Unseen Run Club Three Years and Running

6:30 PM | Mission District

Try Adidas footwear for a 3 mile run celebrating three years of the Unseen Run Club.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

St. Pat’s on Front St

2 PM - 10 PM | Front St.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s at the Front St. Entertainment Zone. Drink green beer or Guinness and enjoy live performances.

St. Patrick’s at 1Hotel

4 PM - 10 PM | Terrene

Celebrate St. Patrick’s with Terrene. Drink special cocktails and bring home a green plant courtesy of Planterday!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

Flights and Pints

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | SF Brewing Co.

Take a guided behind the scenes brewery tour with a curated flight of beers to sample.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

Volo Registration for March leagues ends at midnight

Midnight | The Marina, The Mission, North Beach, etc.

Sign up for a Volo league this march, playing all over SF: The Marina, The Mission, North Beach, Lower Pac Heights, Fillmore, Golden Gate Park, etc! With sports like soccer, volleyball, kickball, pickleball, basketball, softball and more! Seasons are 7 week long. Sign up solo or with friends!

Superfair Art Fine

Multiple Days | Fort Mason Pier 2

Shop art directly from over 160+ artists. Enjoy live music, performance art, local coffee, food, and interactive installations.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

Tulip Day

9 AM | Union Square

Union Square will be transformed with over 80,000 FREE Dutch tulips! Enjoy floral displays, food, cocktails, and events.

Coffee Micro Festival

8:30 AM - 12 PM | Eria Events, Sausalito

Enjoy Eria’s beautiful waterfront patio while sipping coffee. Try exclusive event-only blends and unlimited samples from batch roasters.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

Cookbook Club Chopped Themed Potluck

1 PM - 3 PM | Sports Basement Bryant Street

Make a dish from two randomly-assigned ingredients for this ‘Chopped’ themed potluck marking the two-year anniversary of the Cookbook Club.

SF Social Club Matcha Disco

11 AM - 2 PM | The Crossing at East Cut

A social with matcha, yoga, & music! Join the SF Social Club for an immersive yoga flow, then step into The OASIS Reset Bar and try Junbi Matcha.

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile

Sunset DJ Set at Gold Bar Distillery (every Sunday)

5 PM | Gold Bar Distillery

Sunset DJ sessions are back at Gold Bar Distillery! Take advantage of the gorgeous weather and watch the sunset from Treasure Island.

COMING UP

• SF Giants Opening Night (March 25)

• Hippie Sabotage at 1015 Folsom (March 26)

• Spark Social x SF Locally (March 29)

Have an event coming up? Submit your event to this form.

TUESDAY, MAR 10

Tuesday Night Sauna Garden

6:30 PM | Alchemy Springs & Sauna Garden

Try SF’s newest social club trend: sauna. Alchemy features a 40-person communal sauna, cold plunges, fire pit, thermal benches, and open-air shower walls.

THURSDAY, MAR 12

Alysa Liu Celebration Rally

9 AM | Oakland City Hall

Come celebrate Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu and welcome her home with the City of Oakland (her hometown)!

SF Plus One: Cards, Beers, & Giggles

8 PM | Irish Pub

Join SF Plus One at the oldest Irish pub in San Francisco.

FRIDAY, MAR 13

Take Me Away Tour: Arlo

9:30 PM | Monarch

Club 90s Heated Rivalry Night

9 PM | The Ritz

Turn up the heat at Heated Rivalry Dance Night with Club 90s, a high-energy (and TikTok viral) party packed with dance-floor anthems.

SATURDAY, MAR 14

No Crumbs Cookies x Fruit Faces Popup

11 AM | Moody Goose Vintage

Try No Crumbs Cookies unique St Patrick’s Day cookies like Guinness Double Chocolate and Matcha Cereal Milk Lucky Charms while shopping iconic SF brand Fruit Faces. Maybe even grab the limited collection collab hat.

Sips & Steps SF Walk Club

10:30 AM | Tadaima

Join Pac Heights Princess for a new SF Walk Club. Explore new neighborhood, make friends, and sip coffee / matcha. The first person to arrive gets a free matcha and smiski.

WNRR SF Saturday Run

9:30 AM | 3717 Balboa St

Walkers, joggers and runners of all paces are welcome to join WNRR on their Saturday run with two route opitons: 3 miles and 1.5 miles.

Ocean Beach Plunge Club Salty Social

6:30 AM | Great Highway

Join OBPC for a morning of movement and connection at their plunge social.

Home Opener Bay FC

3:30 PM | PayPal Park

Grab a seat for Bay FC’s 2026 Home OPener, presented by Sutter Health. Players are ready to open the season strong with home field advantage.

SF Giants FanFest Tour and Oracle Park Open House

12 PM - 4 PM | Oracle Park

Start baseball season off with the Oracle Park open house with access to exclusive stadium spots like the clubhouse, broadcast book, and the dugout, meet & greet with Giants alum, and on-field activation.

SUNDAY, MAR 15

Volo Outdoor Pickleball Tournament

12 PM | The Crossing at East Cut

Volo is hosting a Pickleball Tournament open to Rec and Intermediate levels. Tickets include Volo shirts, swag and a complimentary drink. Winners will get a $100 Visa gift card and a free Volo league.

Vintage Culture at The Midway

1 PM | The Midway

Presented by Playground and the Midway!

COMING UP

• Spark Social Club x SF Locally Market (March 29)

• Fungus Among Us at Cal Academy Nightlife (April 16)

• Snakehips at Public Works (April 18th)

Have an event coming up? Submit your event to this form.

TUESDAY, MAR 3

Tequila Trivia Tuesdays

7:30 | Boardroom SF

Trivia night at The Boardroom has apparently been running for 20 years. Picture rounds, general knowledge, good crowd.

THURSDAY, MAR 5

Downtown First Thursday

5 pm | Downtown San Francisco

Downtown SF shuts down three blocks of 2nd Street every first Thursday for a free street party with DJs, drag, dancing, food trucks, the works. March 5th has a special guest set from Sofia Kourtesis (7-9pm at Howard & 2nd). Happy hour runs 5-7pm with $8 beers and $10 margs if you want to ease into it.

FRIDAY, MAR 6

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl

5 pm | Grant Ave & Vallejo

An evening of art, music, and poetry spread across the neighborhood. Catch a poetry reading at Golden Sardine (6pm, 362 Columbus), live jazz with Vince Lateano & friends at Sweeties Art Bar (6-9pm), or Italian jazz from The Mina Project at Paris 75 (7-9pm, 515 Broadway).

SATURDAY, MAR 7

Chinese New Year Parade

5:15 pm | 2nd and Market Streets

Floats, lion dancers, marching bands, stilt walkers, acrobats, and a Golden Dragon.

West Coast Pit Crew Australian GP Watch Party

8pm | Woodbury

F1 watch party for the Australian Grand Prix hosted with Tiggy of Paddock Project and the West Coast Pit Crew. First come, first served, 21+.

Chinatown Community Street Fair

All Day | Grant

The Chinatown street fair runs alongside the New Year celebrations with over 120 booths, Chinese folk dancing, opera, drumming, and giant puppets and dragon props for photos.

SUNDAY, MAR 8

Fisherman’s Wharf Crab Crawl

11 am - 4 pm | 2820 Taylor Street

National Crab Day means a crab crawl through Fisherman’s Wharf. Hit up participating restaurants along the waterfront, each serving their own take on crab. It’s a good excuse to eat too much, walk it off with some waterfront views, and then eat more crab.

Clement Street Farmer’s Market

9am - 2pm | Clement St

The Clement Street Farmers Market runs every Sunday 9am–2pm, rain or shine with fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and hot food. I recently visited this farmer’s market and loved it!

SF Style Collective DIY Upcycled Denim Accessories Workshop

12pm - 3pm | RSVP to see location

A hands-on workshop where you turn denim scraps into a necklace, brooch, or wearable accent. Think fraying, braiding, appliqué, pearls, grommets, chains. No experience needed, all materials provided. Spots are limited.

COMING UP

• Bay FC Home Opener (March 14)

• Hippie Sabatoge at 1015 Folsom (March 26)

• Renegade Craft Fair (March 28-29)

Have an event coming up? Submit your event to this form.

TUESDAY, FEB 24

Tuesday Night Sauna Garden

5 pm - 10 pm | Alchemy Springs & Sauna

Alchemy Springs’ Sauna Garden is SF’s newest social spa moment — a 40-person communal sauna with immersive sound + lighting, cold plunges, fire pit hangs, and open-air showers designed for peak reset energy. Come sweat, plunge, and romanticize your self-care era.

WEDNESDAY, FEB 25

That Girl Run Club Giddy Up Run

6 pm | The Panhandle

Giddy up, That Girl Run Club is doing an easy 4-mile loop through the Panhandle and into Golden Gate Park, starting at Oak & Baker. All paces welcome, just good energy and miles with the girls.

THURSDAY, FEB 26

Cal Academy of Sciences Nightlife: SF Center Stage

6 pm | Cal Academy of Sciences

Classic arts, but make it unexpected — the San Francisco War Memorial is blending symphony, opera, and ballet into a museum setting for a crossover night that feels anything but traditional. Dress up, wander, and experience the arts up close in a whole new way.

FRIDAY, FEB 27

Sunset Night Market: Lunar New Year

5 pm - 10 pm | Irving Street, from 20th to 25th Avenues

Sunset Night Market is back for Lunar New Year. Think incredible Asian-inspired food vendors, live performances, local makers, and major community energy all in one electric night. Bring your friends, come hungry, and start the new year surrounded by culture, music, and celebration.

The Blessed Madonna B2B Mike Servito

9:30 pm | Public Works

Public Works Presents The Blessed Madonna B2B Mike Servito (All Night Long). A decade after their legendary five-hour set, The Blessed Madonna & Mike Servito reunite for a night rooted in Detroit techno history, community, and pure dance floor transcendence. Full Space party, DJ Set.

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SATURDAY, FEB 28

Ocean Ave Lunar New Year Celebration

12 pm - 3 pm | Unity Plaza

Ocean Ave is throwing a family-friendly Lunar New Year celebration. Expect lion dances, Shaolin kung fu, cultural performances, crafts, a petting zoo, and even pony rides. Come early (first 400 get free lunch!) and ring in the Year of the Horse!

VNSSA: Emergency Loop Tour presented by Public Works & Another Planet

9:30 pm | Public Works

Public Works and Another Planet Entertainment present VNSSA. A master of sleek, bass-forward house with a playful bite, VNSSA turns the room into a pressure cooker, grooves locked, smiles optional. Expect late-night energy, sharp selections, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. Hosted at Public Works, because subtlety was never the plan.

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Beyond the Bay Sunrise Group Hike

4:30 am | Mission Peak Trail

Sunrise hike, but low-pressure. Take it at our own pace, soak in the views from the top, and meet some new faces along the way. If you’re feeling it after, grab a couple drinks with the group and keep the morning magic going.

Lunar New Year Essential Oil + Tea Blending Workshop

2 pm | Conservatory of Flowers

Slow down and tap into your inner healer at this herbal crafting workshop with Allie Brown. You’ll blend your own tea + essential oil, explore the energetics of herbs like mugwort and blue butterfly pea, and align with the Year of the Fire Horse.

SUNDAY, MAR 1

Marina Plunge Club Sunday Plunge

9 am | Crissy Field East Beach

Start your Sunday bold and a little chilly — Marina Plunge Club is hosting a free community cold plunge at Crissy Field where you’ll breathe together, run in as a group, and reset by the bay. All levels welcome, plus post-plunge sips from Magic Mind and Leisure Hydration to warm you back up.

Birding at the Garden with Golden Gate Bird Alliance

8 am - 11 am | San Francisco Botanical Garden

Prefer a slow Sunday? Stroll the Garden with expert birders from the Golden Gate Bird Alliance and spot the birds that call 8,000+ plant varieties home. Beginner-friendly — just bring binoculars and your curiosity.

COMING UP

• National Crab Day Crab Crawl (March 8th)

• Bay FC Home Opener (March 14)

• Oracle Park Open House (March 14)

Have an event coming up? Submit your event to this form.

TUESDAY, FEB 17

Chinese New Year Celebration & Choy Sun Doe

11am – 2pm | Chinatown

Celebrate Lunar New Year in Chinatown as Choy Suns distribute thousands of “Lai See” red envelopes filled with chocolate gold coins plus surprise envelopes containing cash or toy gift certificates.

WEDNESDAY, FEB 18

YBCA’s Free Art Workshop: Lunar New Year Lantern

2–4 pm | YBCA

In celebration of Lunar New Year, craft ephemeral paper lanterns using shapes, symbols, patterns, and text. Materials are provided, and you’ll take home your own handmade piece.

THURSDAY, FEB 19

Farming Hope Book Talk: ‘The Vegan Creamery' by Miyoko Schinner

6pm - 7:30pm | Farming Hope's Refettorio San Francisco

Join Farming Hope for an intimate evening with award-winning chef and vegan pioneer Miyoko Schinner as she shares her journey bringing vegan cheese to the mainstream. Enjoy wine and small bites prepared by Chef Miyoko and Farming Hope apprentices, featuring recipes from her latest cookbook, The Vegan Creamery.

FRIDAY, FEB 20

Heated Rivalry Dance Night by Goldenvoice x Sweat

6pm - 7:30pm | Regency Ballroom

Turn up the heat at Heated Rivalry Dance Night at the iconic Regency Ballroom, a high-energy party packed with dance-floor anthems.

Afternoons on Maiden Lane: Free Portraitures & Clay Sculpting

2pm - 5pm | Maiden Lane

Head to Maiden Lane for a free creative pop-up featuring complimentary portrait sessions and hands-on clay sculpting in partnership with Love Lives in SF.

SATURDAY, FEB 21

Red Bull F1 Show Run presented by Ford

12pm - 4pm | Marina Blvd

Experience Formula 1 at Red Bull Showrun San Francisco, presented by Ford Motor Company, as reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda takes an official Oracle Red Bull Racing car for a high-speed demonstration along Marina Blvd. This showcase features F1 machines and other Red Bull motorsports vehicles.

Sausalito’s 2nd Annual Crab Festival

10am - 4pm | Clipper Yacht Harbor

Celebrate all things crab at this waterfront festival featuring freshly prepared dishes from Fish Restaurant, whole crab to enjoy on-site or take home, and fresh oysters from Hog Island Oyster Co. Meet Sausalito’s crab fishing fleet, hop on a one-hour Bay cruise, explore open boats from local dealers, and enjoy live music, kid-friendly activities, and local artisans and nonprofits.

Bark at Spark: Puppy Love

11am - 5pm | Spark Social

Grab your pup and head to SPARK Social SF for Bark at SPARK: Puppy Love, a Valentine-themed dog festival with 15+ pet-centric vendors, photo ops, a pup cup race, and the “Love at First Bark” costume contest.

San Francisco Beer Week Fest

12pm | TJPA’s Salesforce Park

Kick off SF Beer Week at the official fest with an afternoon of tastings from dozens of local breweries, live DJs and bands, and skyline views from the city’s iconic park in the sky. Your ticket includes a commemorative tasting glass, all while supporting independent Bay Area brewers.

SUNDAY, FEB 22

SF Cookbook Club: Defend Your Dumpling

1pm - 3pm | Dolores Park

Bring your best dumplings (or dumpling-adjacent creations) to this anything-goes February potluck—sweet or savory, classic or controversial. Come ready to share, swap dipping sauces, and picnic in the park.

Sundays Mahjong & Mixers

3pm - 6pm | Union Square Plaza

Take free mahjong lessons and a social hour. All levels are welcome.

COMING UP

• CLUB DARC Mau P with Ben Sterling, Miguelle & Tons, Clearcast (March 13)

• Bay FC Home Opener (March 14)

• Oracle Park Open House (March 14)

Have an event coming up? Submit your event to this form.

THURSDAY, FEB 12

Date My Friend SF x Cal Academy Sciences Nightlife

6pm - 10pm | Cal Academy

Date My Friend is hosting a Valentine’s special at NightLife: Mix & Mingle at the California Academy of Sciences, featuring live friend “pitches” plus tarot readers, photo booths, and mingling. Come as a spectator, sign up to present your single friend, or make it a fun pre-Valentine’s date night.

SATURDAY, FEB 14

Fungus Fair at Presidio Tunnel Tops

10am - 2pm | Presidio Tunnel Tops

Head to Presidio Tunnel Tops for the Parks Conservancy Fungus Fair and dive into the weird, wonderful world of mushrooms. Learn how fungi grow, how to spot them in the wild, and what ecologists are discovering about their role in the park ecosystem.

City Cruises Valentine’s Premier Brunch Cruise

11:30am - 1:30pm | Pier 3, Hornblower Landing

Start Valentine’s Day on a high note with a Premier Brunch Cruise around San Francisco, featuring bottomless mimosas and Champagne. Enjoy a delicious brunch spread while sailing the bay for a romantic celebration that truly rises above the rest.

Known Presents: The Night We Met with Music by NOODLES

9pm - 1am | The San Francisco Meet

Known is hosting an upscale Valentine’s Day singles takeover at The San Francisco Mint with a vetted guest list. Enjoy free drink tickets (when you download the app), dress in elegant evening wear, and mingle with eligible SF singles as the voice-powered matchmaking app launches its first matches.

SFTMA Love on the Line Valentine’s Cable Car

11:00am - 4:00pm | Hyde and Beach Cable Car Turnaround

Free Valentine’s Day photos on a decorated San Francisco cable car.

Lunar New Year & Valentine’s Day Pastry Popup

12pm - 3pm | Abacus Row

Abacus Row is hosting a Lunar New Year pastry pop up by Jessica Fu with plenty of pastries for Valentine’s Day or Lunar New Year celebrations.

Lunar New Year Flower Market Fair

10am - 4:30 pm | Grant between Clay and Broadway

On both Saturday and Sunday, check out the flower fair & community market for fresh flowers, fruits, candies, and brand new supplies for lunar new year.

SUNDAY, FEB 15

Ella Enchanted Screening Presented by Camp Balboa

6pm - 8pm | Balboa Theatre

Chef Rayna Benzaken is bringing a menu of special desserts to this special Valentine’s screening of Ella Enchanted and Stardust at Balboa Theatre.

Have an event coming up? Submit your event to this form.