Events in SF Bay Area

Emmet Cohen: Miles and Coltrane at 100

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Bing Concert Hall, Stanford University

music

Pianist Emmet Cohen leads a tribute concert honoring the 100th anniversaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane at Stanford's Bing Concert Hall.

ISQED 2026

2026-04-08T00:00:00

800 Font Blvd, San Francisco

tech

ISQED 2026 is a tech conference in San Francisco dedicated to quality electronic design. The event features industry talks and presentations starting at 8:30am on April 8, 2026, at 800 Font Blvd; registration is $595.

CHUNGKING EXPRESS

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Alamo Drafthouse SF

film

Screening of Wong Kar-wai's Chungking Express at Alamo Drafthouse SF. This neon-soaked classic blends rapid urban romance with kinetic storytelling, offering a stylish, immersive cinema experience on the big screen.

Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors

2026-04-08T02:00:00

Chase Center

sports

Live NBA game: Sacramento Kings visit the Golden State Warriors at San Francisco's Chase Center—an action-packed, family-friendly basketball event.

Hands-On Pizza Making: Pizza Alla Palla- Roman Style Pizza

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Eataly Silicon Valley

food

Join a hands-on pizza making class at Eataly Silicon Valley to craft Roman-style pizza alla pala. Learn dough handling, toppings, and authentic baking in a lively kitchen under expert guidance, with practical tips you can recreate at home.

Mind Game

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Alamo Drafthouse SF

film

Screening of Mind Game, Masaaki Yuasa's hilarious, trippy animated feature, at Alamo Drafthouse SF. A surreal journey to heaven and back delivered with bold visuals, quirky humor, and a distinctive Japanese animation style—part of the Weird Wednesday lineup.

Mermaid (2026)

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Alamo Drafthouse New Mission

film

Experience the advance screening of Mermaid (2026) at Alamo Drafthouse SF, where a Florida man saves an injured mermaid and nurses her back to health in this whimsical fantasy—an exclusive sneak preview of the year.

Meow Meow

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Presidio Theatre

theater

Meow Meow brings a theatrical cabaret night of song, satire and performance to the Presidio Theatre — a ticketed evening of provocative live entertainment.

Karaoke

2026-04-07T21:00:00

Neck of the Woods

nightlife

Karaoke night — an open-mic evening for singing your favorite songs, a casual social night out ideal for groups and music lovers.

Brazilian Vinyl Sessions: Carioca & Flora

2026-04-08T04:00:00

Madrone Art Bar

music

Dive into Brazilian Vinyl Sessions at Madrone Art Bar as DJs Carioca and Flora spin tropical grooves and rare tracks from 6 to 9 pm. This vinyl-driven night blends world rhythms with club energy in a dimly lit, artsy venue.

FinTech Networking Mixer for Startups, Entrepreneurs and Investors

2026-04-08T02:00:00

tech

FinTech Connect is a premier networking mixer for startups, investors, and entrepreneurs at Hawthorn Lounge in San Francisco. Meet potential partners, explore funding opportunities, and forge valuable connections in a buzzing fintech scene.

Martin Meyerson Berkeley Faculty Research Lecture: Doris Tsao

2026-04-08T16:00:00

University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

lecture

UC Berkeley presents the Martin Meyerson Berkeley Faculty Research Lecture featuring Doris Tsao, a renowned neuroscientist, who shares cutting-edge findings on how the brain processes faces and social information. Set in a scholarly lecture setting, it offers insights into perception and brain function.

"AFFORDABLE" RED BURGUNDY - Jai Wilson, Martine's Wines

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant & Wine Bar

food

Sample an approachable lineup of red Burgundy at Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant, guided by Jai Wilson of Martine's Wines. This focused tasting features affordable Pinot Noir from Burgundy domaines, perfect for curious newcomers and seasoned tasters seeking value in a warm San Francisco setting.

BADFISH - A Tribute to Sublime - "The Blizzy Tour"

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Cornerstone Berkeley

music

BADFISH performs a high-energy tribute to Sublime on The Blizzy Tour at Cornerstone Berkeley, delivering ska-punk and '90s alt hits for fans of live rock and reggae-infused grooves.

Facing Mecca: Reflections of Islam in Art

2026-04-08T10:00:00

Asian Art Museum

lecture

Explore how the practice of facing Mecca influenced Islamic art across cultures in this virtual lecture. Drawing on works from the Asian Art Museum, scholars illuminate historical contexts, devotional imagery, and cross-cultural dialogue in a concise online session.

Berkeley VC & Startup Summit

2026-04-08T18:00:00

University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

conference

Explore the future of startups at the Berkeley VC & Startup Summit at UC Berkeley. This conference brings together venture capitalists and founders for panels on funding, growth, and exit strategies, with networking opportunities in a prestigious campus setting.

Google Cloud Next

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Moscone Center

conference

Google Cloud Next is Google’s flagship industry summit at Moscone Center, San Francisco, focused on cloud infrastructure, AI/ML, security and enterprise solutions with keynotes, technical sessions and networking for developers and IT professionals.

The NASA Psyche Mission: First Journey to an Unknown World

2026-04-08T19:00:00

Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series

lecture

Explore NASA's Psyche mission, a pioneering journey to a metallic asteroid, in this Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series talk at Foothill College's Smithwick Theater. Discover the mission's goals, payloads, and what a visit to an unknown world could reveal about the early solar system.

Matrix on Point: US Dollar Hegemony in Transition

2026-04-08T12:00:00

University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

lecture

An in-depth lecture in the Matrix on Point series at UC Berkeley exploring how the U.S. dollar's global dominance is shifting and what it means for international finance, policy, and global power dynamics.

Félicien Faury | Why Do Voters Support the Far Right in France? A Sociological Perspective

2026-04-08T11:00:00

University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

lecture

An academic talk by sociologist Félicien Faury exploring why French voters back far-right parties, examining social cleavages, media framing, and party strategies in a UC Berkeley campus setting.

Headed for a Cliff? Steering Safe Tech in an Era of Deregulation

2026-04-08T12:30:00

University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

lecture

A UC Berkeley lecture examining how shifting deregulation shapes the development and governance of safe technology. Policy experts and researchers discuss frameworks for steering innovation responsibly and protecting public interests in an era of deregulation.

Campfire Program

2026-04-08T15:00:00

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

lecture

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.

Chronic Stress and Brain Resilience: New Insights

2026-04-08T15:00:00

University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

lecture

UC Berkeley hosts an in-depth science lecture on how chronic stress influences brain resilience across aging and disease, drawing on recent neuroscience findings and potential prevention strategies. The talk offers accessible explanations and implications for health professionals and students.

EECS Colloquium | Physical AI and the Intelligence of Things

2026-04-08T16:00:00

University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

lecture

UC Berkeley's EECS Colloquium presents Physical AI and the Intelligence of Things, examining how sensing, computation, and actuation converge in intelligent systems. The talk covers theoretical foundations and practical implications for robotics, sensors, and the IoT, with a focus on real-world impact. Open to the public.

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