Art Events & Exhibitions in SF Bay Area

Free First Thursday at BAMPFA (Mar 5, 2026) offers free admission to galleries and film programs — an evening of contemporary art, screenings, and public programs for visitors, students, and families.

Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design offers free admission on the first Thursday of each month to explore rotating craft and design exhibitions, welcoming families, students, and visitors.

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive offers free admission to exhibitions and film programs, inviting campus and community audiences to explore rotating contemporary art and screenings.

Guided curatorial tour of Filoli’s rarely seen second floor, exploring family bedrooms, the sitting room’s views, and behind-the-scenes insights into the historic house.

Sound Maze is an immersive sound-art installation and special event at SFMOMA (Mar 5–7, 2026) inviting visitors to explore experimental audio environments within the museum's contemporary galleries.

Free solo exhibition "Feminicons" by Georgia Dominici opens March 5 at Hotel Biron wine bar in San Francisco with doors at 5pm — a casual opening reception showcasing the local artist's paintings.

OMCA’s ThursDates blends uninstructed live figure drawing by Sketchboard Co. with burlesque and drag performances, mahjong, a DJ and cocktails for a creative, social after-hours night.

Free art opening at Swim Gallery in San Francisco showcasing Mikas Mogo’s 'Family Ties'—a textile and ceramic exhibition that explores contemporary family dynamics and cultural diversity.

SF First Thursday Art Walk invites the public to explore 27+ galleries and retail spaces in the Lower Polk / Gulch Corridor from 6–10pm for an evening of contemporary exhibits and neighborhood art touring.

Monthly art walk in San Jose’s SoFA District featuring galleries, installations, live music and open studios — a casual, artsy evening for the community and visitors.

Explore North Beach galleries, museums, bars and restaurants staying open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl featuring special events, openings, and diverse local art.

Oakland Art Murmur is a free monthly First Fridays art walk where 30+ affiliate venues along Broadway/Telegraph open to the public from 6–9 PM for gallery openings and street activity.