Grupo Alfa 7 @ Pal Stadium
Grupo Alfa 7 headlines a multi-band Latin banda show at Pal Stadium in San Jose. The lineup includes La Dinastia de Tuzantla, Banda Los Costeños, and Los Originales De San Juan, delivering high-energy brass, driving rhythms, and an outdoor stadium experience at 2 pm.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Screening of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi at Balboa Theatre. A family-friendly, nostalgic sci-fi night in a historic venue, featuring iconic space battles, memorable characters, and cinematic magic.
MAKE! with SCRAP: Abstract Shapes
Hands-on workshop at SFMOMA with SCRAP, exploring abstract shapes using recycled materials. Participants will transform scrap into bold geometric forms through simple sculpture and collage techniques in a playful, maker-friendly museum setting.
Free Sunday Tai Chi at Great Highway Beach (SF)
Join a free Sunday Tai Chi session at 10:00 AM on the Great Highway beach in San Francisco. Open to beginners and seasoned students, with coffee after the class at JavabeachSF.
David Rawlings @ Quarry Amphitheatre
David Rawlings and Gillian Welch perform an intimate folk/Americana concert at Quarry Amphitheatre in Santa Cruz. The outdoor venue comes alive with intricate guitar work and harmonious duets from two of the genre's acclaimed songwriters.
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.
Embodied Birth Planning Workshop
Embodied Birth Planning Workshop at Berkeley Yoga Center offers hands-on guidance for expectant parents to plan their birth using embodiment practices. Learn breathwork, movement, and informed decision-making in a supportive, intimate setting.
Conjunto Primavera @ San Jose Civic
Multi-artist regional Mexican concert headlined by Conjunto Primavera at the San Jose Civic, joined by Los Rieleros del Norte and Tierra Cali. An energetic indoor show in downtown San Jose offering norteño rhythms and melodic ballads from a triple-bill lineup.
Penguins & Pajamas Sleepover at Cal Academy
Penguins & Pajamas is a family-friendly overnight at the California Academy of Sciences featuring penguin-themed activities, close-up animal encounters, and exclusive after-hours museum access for kids and their families.
Introduction to Risograph Workshop
Hands-on introduction to risograph printing at BAMPFA on April 19, teaching Riso techniques and enabling participants to create printed artwork.
Spotlight Sundays: Cultural Burn Practices and the Future of Fire
An in-depth Sunday talk at OMCA's Lecture Hall examining the future of fire through Indigenous practices. Led by Corrina Gould with Jordan Reyes and Patty Franklin of the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, the session explores fire as a lifeway, sovereignty, and ecosystem stewardship in California.
Open: Art Lab
Open: Art Lab at BAMPFA is a drop-in, hands-on studio program inviting visitors of all ages to experiment with materials and creative processes in the museum setting.
CMAT @ Castro Theatre
CMAT performs at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, delivering an infectious indie-pop set in the iconic historic venue. Expect a lively night with soaring melodies, witty stage presence, and a warm, intimate vibe inside the Art Deco surroundings.
Dry Leaf (co-presented by San Francisco Cinematheque)
A lyrical feature screening of Dry Leaf, co-presented by San Francisco Cinematheque at 4 Star Theater. In the Georgian countryside, photographer Lisa vanishes and her father Irakli trails clues across ochre fields and shared soccer grounds, guided by a disembodied voice in the car. A meditative, landscape-driven drama that blends memory and perception.
Showgirls of Pakistan
Documentary screening Showgirls of Pakistan at Roxie Theater, offering intimate portraits of Pakistan's female showgirls through performance and interviews. An indie-cinema highlight, 3:15 PM on April 19, 2026.
Storytime at the Main Branch of the SF Public Library
Storytime at San Francisco Public Library's Main Branch, Civic Center, turns shelves into a cozy stage for kids of all ages, with songs, puppets, and imaginative reads that spark wonder.
SF Jazz Family Matinee
SF Jazz Family Matinee offers a kid-friendly daytime jazz performance in the Bay Area, blending live music with family-oriented programming and community activities.
Distant Relative: News from Home and Measures of Distance
A BAMPFA screening program titled "Distant Relative: News from Home and Measures of Distance" exploring themes of home, distance, and familial ties through curated films and media works.
Earth Day: Wild and Foraged Ingredients
Earth Day cooking class at 18 Reasons teaching Gracie's edible-plant culinary approach. Start with a quick botany lesson on identifying native greens, then prepare and savor a seasonal menu built from foraged ingredients and edible flowers. A hands-on, planet-friendly kitchen experience in San Francisco.
Food House (Fraxiom & Gupi), Jedwill
Food House show at Neck of the Woods in the SF Bay Area pairs Fraxiom & Gupi with Jedwill for a pulse-pounding, boundary-pending electronic night in a club-framed venue.
Roundtable Reading: Fast Pitch by Nic Stone
Author Nic Stone presents a roundtable reading of her YA novel Fast Pitch at BAMPFA (Bay Area) on 2026-04-20 — an engaging reading and discussion for fans of contemporary YA literature.
Science Fridays
Science Fridays is a Bay Area, family-friendly series of kid-focused science and Earth Day activities across local museums, parks and community venues in April 2026, featuring free or low-cost events for children and families.
Spring Shindig
Spring Shindig in Alameda (Bay Area) is a family-friendly spring celebration on Apr 20, 2026 featuring Earth Day and Arbor Day activities, kids' nights, farm days, egg hunts and other free community events across local parks and venues.
HANNIBAL THOMPSON
Hannibal Thompson headlines a live stand-up night at Yoshi's Oakland. A veteran comedian and social-media sensation, he brings sharp storytelling and bold energy to an intimate club setting, drawing on years of touring and his network special Out Of Control.
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