Alonzo King Lines Ballet Family Experience

Experience a magical afternoon of dance with Alonzo King LINES Ballet at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. A family-friendly program for ages 4–12 invites parents, caregivers, and kids to share movement, rhythm, and performance in an intimate, welcoming setting.

Mike Epps @ Oakland Arena

Mike Epps headlines a high-energy stand-up night at Oakland Arena with DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller, Chico Bean, Tony Roberts, and Just Nesh. Expect sharp humor, crowd work, and big laughs inside the packed Oakland venue.

Los Socios del Ritmo @ Las Palmas Event Center

Los Socios del Ritmo headlines a star-studded Latin lineup with Grupo G, Raymix, Los Askis, Sonido Winners and Grupo Saya at Las Palmas Event Center in Oakland. Expect high-energy danceable rhythms, vibrant regional sounds, and an intimate indoor venue perfect for fans of Latin pop and banda.

CARMEN LUNDY

Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Carmen Lundy headlines Yoshi's Oakland for an intimate evening of sophisticated jazz. Fresh off NEA Jazz Master honors, Lundy delivers a rich repertoire of originals and standards in a renowned Bay Area club.

The Last Black Man in San Francisco

Screening of The Last Black Man in San Francisco at The Castro, with organist David Hegarty and a special guest appearance by writer-director Joe Talbot.

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.

West Coast Chinatowns Panel Discussion

Join authors and historians for an in-depth exploration of the diverse histories of West Coast Chinatowns—California, Oregon, and beyond. The panel at the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum digs into migration, community building, and evolving identity through archival materials and expert perspectives.

The Princess Bride

Theresa Hak Kyung Cha’s Late Works: Mouth to Mouth, Permutations, and White Dust from Mongolia

Screening of Theresa Hak Kyung Cha’s late experimental works — Mouth to Mouth, Permutations, and White Dust from Mongolia — at BAMPFA on Apr 12, exploring her video art and avant‑garde practice.

P.E.E. @ 924 Gilman

P.E.E. headlines a gritty punk bill at Berkeley's DIY venue 924 Gilman, with Gap Year, Noragami, Shortstop, Zachshots, and iwishpeoplelovedmeforme. Expect ferocious guitars, fast tempos, and a tight, mosh-ready night in an iconic underground club.

Soul Deluxe 2026

Soul Deluxe 2026 brings a house and deep house night to Nido's Backyard Oakland, with a DJ-led lineup spinning groovy electronic tracks. The outdoor venue promises dance-floor energy and warm vibes under the Oakland sky.

Samara Joy

Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy performs a live concert at Stanford's Bing Concert Hall on April 13, 2026, presenting classic and contemporary vocal jazz.

Samara Joy at Bing Concert Hall

Jazz singer Samara Joy performs a live show at Bing Concert Hall on Stanford's campus, delivering a luminous evening of modern jazz and swing. The intimate, acoustically acclaimed venue frames Joy's warm voice and inventive phrasing in a night to remember for Stanford music lovers.

Free Bike Tour: Explore 125 Years of Biking in Golden Gate Park (SF)

Join SFBike and Nancy Botkin for a guided, outdoor ride through Golden Gate Park that traces 125 years of bicycling history. A social, adventurous tour with approachable anecdotes about the park's cycling past from the 1890s to today, perfect for locals and visitors alike.

Kitka @ St. Paul Lutheran Church

Kitka, the acclaimed vocal ensemble, performs a program of traditional and contemporary folk songs at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oakland. Expect lush harmonies, intimate choral textures, and a warm, reverent church setting.

Regional Italian: Everyday Sicilian

Join Chef Viola for Regional Italian: Everyday Sicilian at 18 Reasons. An approachable cooking-class focused on home-kitchen techniques, seasonal Sicilian ingredients, and weeknight-friendly dishes. Learn hyperlocal pastas and sauces you can recreate at home.

Ploverfest

Celebrate one year of Sunset Dunes pedestrianization at Ploverfest, a free community celebration with a musical mile along the park featuring local bands and DJs. Honoring volunteers, neighbors, and leaders who made the project possible in an outdoor festival setting at Noriega Sunset Lounge in Sunset Dunes Park.

Transition-AI 2026

Transition-AI 2026 is a San Francisco tech conference at the InterContinental San Francisco (888 Howard St) exploring how AI accelerates the energy transition. The program features industry leaders such as Nat Bullard, Scott Clavenna, Brian Janous, Jason Tundermann, and Josephine Tucker, with an attendance price of $846 and a morning start on April 13, 2026.

Experiment In Terror

Experience a screening of the suspenseful thriller Experiment In Terror at the Balboa Theatre. This mid-afternoon film unfolds in a historic venue with a classic cinema atmosphere, inviting audiences to a focused, immersive screening of a tense, stylish thriller.

Let The Bullets Fly

Screening of Let The Bullets Fly at Roxie Theater on 2026-04-12 12:00 UTC. A crowd-pleasing Chinese action-comedy presented at the iconic San Francisco indie cinema, known for diverse repertory programming. An evening of witty gunplay and stylish visuals.

Amphisunset: Aztekface, Aztechno SF, & more

Outdoor sunset techno party at Lake Merritt in Oakland featuring Aztekface, Aztechno SF, and a lineup of electronic acts. Free entry, with pulsing beats as dusk turns to night against lakeside scenery.

Orpheum Theatre Open House

Go behind the scenes at ATG’s Orpheum Theatre with an open-house tour at the SF Civic Center. Explore backstage spaces, meet the production team, and see how a premier venue operates during an evening designed for theatre fans and curious locals.

Thursday @ August Hall

Live performance by Chris Conley at August Hall in San Francisco. An intimate indie-rock night featuring the singer-songwriter’s solo material in a stylish, club-like venue.

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill

Screening of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco. This intimate documentary follows urban parrots and the colorful locals who document them, capturing the city’s quirky wildlife and community spirit. A classic indie cinema experience that showcases a beloved San Francisco tale.