2026 Synthetic Biology Expo

The 2026 Synthetic Biology Expo returns to Stanford University for a marquee six-hour conference showcasing breakthroughs, demos, and cross-disciplinary talks at CoDA W450, Simonyi Center.

Campfire Program

Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.

Tab Benoit: Soul of the Swamp Tour

Tab Benoit brings his swampy soul-blues on the Soul of the Swamp Tour to Cornerstone Berkeley for a gritty, guitar-driven live performance.

Sensory-Friendly Screening: Happiest Place on Earth—Walt’s Disneyland

A sensory-friendly screening of the Disney-focused film Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland at the Walt Disney Family Museum. The 11:00 AM session is designed for families and kids, offering a comfortable, accessible cinema experience in a museum setting.

Campfire Program

Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.

California Vs UCLA

Annual college football clash between California and UCLA at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. A high-energy Pac-12 rivalry with marching bands, tailgating, and packed stands as fans cheer the Golden Bears against the Bruins.

Open Mic Night

Athletics at Seattle Mariners

Major League Baseball game — Athletics at Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on 2026-09-04, a ticketed, family-friendly live sports event for fans and visitors.

Campfire Program

Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.

Kamelot - Dark Asylum World Tour

Kamelot brings the Dark Asylum World Tour to The Fillmore in San Francisco on September 5, 2026. Expect operatic vocals, epic orchestration, and soaring guitar riffs in a cinematic metal performance that blends power, drama, and immersive live spectacle.

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.

Athletics at Seattle Mariners

Major League Baseball game — Athletics at Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on 2026-09-04, a ticketed, family-friendly live sports event for fans and visitors.

Nike Missile Site Open House

Monthly open house at the SF-88 Nike Missile Site (Golden Gate NRA) with rangers and veterans sharing Cold War history and guided tours at 12:15, 1:15 and 2:15 PM.

Campfire Program

Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.

Oracle CloudWorld

Oracle CloudWorld is Oracle's annual enterprise cloud summit at Moscone Center in San Francisco featuring keynotes, product announcements, technical sessions, hands-on labs and networking for cloud and IT professionals.

Athletics at Seattle Mariners

Major League Baseball game — Athletics at Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on 2026-09-04, a ticketed, family-friendly live sports event for fans and visitors.

Downtown First Thursdays Night Market (SOMA)

Kick off the month at Downtown First Thursdays Night Market in SF’s SOMA, where 2nd & Howard hum with free, all-ages admission, sizzling food vendors, DJs, live music, and disco‑bright streets under city lights.

Battery Townsley Open House

Monthly open house and guided tours at Battery Townsley (Fort Cronkhite) exploring its WWII and Cold War era underground tunnels, guns, and historic military use.

Campfire Program

Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.

Aromatherapy Breathwork

Join a guided aromatherapy breathwork circle at Saje Natural Wellness in San Francisco for pranayama breathing and optional one-on-one wellness consultations.

Oakland First Fridays: Back to School

Oakland First Fridays: Back to School turns Telegraph Avenue into a free, family-friendly street festival from 5–9 PM on the first Friday, with street artists, food artisans, craft makers, live performances, and DJs along the Telegraph corridor between West Grand and 27th Street.

Late Night Clubbing #072

Late Night Clubbing #072 blasts through a mystery venue with neon pulses, bass as thick as velvet, and a rotating lineup of DJs, delivering a late, genre-mending dancefloor that keeps the city awake.

Campfire Program

Free daily 30-minute campfire talks by National Park Service rangers at Presidio Tunnel Tops covering Indigenous histories, military stories including Buffalo Soldiers, WWII Japanese American internment, and more.

SONS OF CHAMPLIN W/ BILL CHAMPLIN

Live performance by Sons of Champlin with Bill Champlin at Yoshi's Oakland. A Bay Area rock/soul show blending vintage R&B with classic-rock energy in an intimate club setting.