Viva Calle
Viva Calle SJ transforms downtown San Jose into a car-free, family-friendly street festival with live performances, community activities, and food vendors along Alameda, inviting locals and visitors to explore the city on foot.
Meet a Wildlife Scientist
Meet wildlife ecologist Alys Granados of the Felidae Conservation Fund and hear field stories from the Bay Area Puma Project. Learn how researchers track mountain lions and protect their habitats in the Bay Area, in an engaging, family-friendly talk at CuriOdyssey.
South Berkeley Farmers' Market
Under the sun on Adeline Street in Berkeley, the South Berkeley Farmers' Market returns each Tuesday—the Ecology Center's bustling hub of local farms, seasonal produce, crafts, and community chatter that flavors the Bay Area week.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
Townsend Center for the Humanities Una’s Lecture: Hortense Spillers: Oedipal Pursuit—A Historical Problematic
Hortense Spillers presents 'Oedipal Pursuit—A Historical Problematic' as part of the Townsend Center Una lecture series at BAMPFA, exploring psychoanalytic, historical, and literary dimensions of race, gender, and criticism.
Tina Seelig with Matt Abrahams
Dr. Tina Seelig joins Matt Abrahams at Kepler's Books to discuss What I Wish I Knew About Luck, a practical, Stanford-backed guide to turning chance into opportunity in a warm Bay Area literary evening.
WomenHack 2026
WomenHack 2026 is an evening hackathon for women in tech in San Francisco, starting at 7:00 pm with the venue to be announced. Expect hands-on coding, collaboration, and networking in a professional, supportive setting.
Karaoke
Karaoke night — an open-mic evening for singing your favorite songs, a casual social night out ideal for groups and music lovers.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
CMC Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night at SF Community Music Center is a free, all-ages stage inviting musicians to perform originals or covers across all genres. Come test new material, share a finished piece, or simply enjoy a welcoming, community-focused evening of live performances.
Virtual Skeptics on the Pub
Join Bay Area Skeptics for a casual virtual social night where science-minded skeptics connect from around the world. This free gathering invites friendly discussion, light networking, and curiosity about science and the world we share.
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night at Neck of the Woods in the San Francisco Bay Area invites fearless performers to the cozy stage for a night of stand up and spontaneous storytelling under warm club lights.
Consumers and the Future of Energy Affordability
An insightful panel at Manny's on energy affordability, tech advances, and climate policy shaping household bills. Moderated by Mary Catherine O'Connor, featuring Neil Chatterjee, Chris Kemper, and Arnab Pal, exploring midterm impacts and pragmatic paths to a consumer-centric ene
Meet the Author 2026 Series
Meet the Author 2026 Series returns to Marines' Memorial Theatre in the SF Bay Area, featuring Captain Chas Henry USMC Ret, an award-winning journalist and author of Fuji Fire, with online registration open.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
North Berkeley Farmers' Market
Stroll the North Berkeley Farmers' Market on Shattuck Avenue, Thursdays under the Ecology Center banners, a sun-dappled corner of the city buzzing with seasonal produce, bright flowers, and local, farm-fresh foods.
SOMA Nights: Neighborhood Block Party & Night Market (SF)
SOMA Nights returns with a neighborhood block party on Folsom Street between 6th and 12th, featuring a night market, 20+ pop-up vendors, performances and street activations. A monthly celebration of art, food, and community in SF’s SOMA.
Free Drive-in Movie Night
Free Drive-in Movie Night returns to Capitol 6 Drive-In in San Jose with a free outdoor screening for the whole family. Gates open at 6 pm, and the evening usually features music, games, and classic family-friendly films under the stars.
Nite Moves
Nite Moves is a late-night disco/funk/soul/boogie party at Madrone Art Bar, spinning a vibe from Chromeo to Midnight Star. DJ Danny Delorean leads a playful 'Disco Education' with no requests and non-stop dancefloor energy. Doors at 9pm, music until 2am, and admission is free.
Bay Area Dance Week
Bay Area Dance Week brings 600+ free performances across San Francisco and the Bay Area from Apr 24 to May 3, featuring amateur and professional dancers.
🍹Tiki Social
Join Bay Socials for a tiki-inspired social at Smuggler's Cove. This 21+ meetup features tropical drinks, lively conversation, and a basement hangout for connecting with like-minded people in a casual, fun setting.
Presidio Forest Stewards
Join Presidio Forest Stewards to learn urban forestry while helping plant, weed, mulch, and maintain young trees in the Presidio—outdoor volunteer work for conservation and stewardship.
Climate Action Youth Summit 2026
A flagship youth-led climate conference in San Francisco at Yerba Buena Gardens, showcasing student projects across science and the arts, with inspiring talks and chances to connect with environmental organizations. Attendees explore green career paths and hear stories from young leaders shaping climate action.
Alameda Ocean Photographer of the Year (Apr. 24–May 17)
US premiere of Ocean Photographer of the Year opens in Alameda’s Hangar 41, presenting a world-class collection from Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain. This WWII-era hangar setting frames dramatic ocean landscapes and environmental storytelling for visitors from April 24 through May 17.
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