Events in SF Bay Area

George Strait @ Historic BAL Theatre

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

Balboa Theatre

Music

George Strait performs at the Historic BAL Theatre in San Leandro, delivering a high-energy country set in an intimate, vintage venue. Expect crowd-pleasers like classics and recent hits under its classic proscenium ambiance.

Film Premiere - The Godmother Of Silicon Valley

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 10:00 AM

To Be Announced (San Francisco)

Film

Premiere screening of The Godmother Of Silicon Valley in San Francisco, featuring Esther Wojcicki. A compelling portrait of Silicon Valley's influential educator and matriarch, highlighting mentorship, tech culture, and female leadership. Free admission; venue to be announced.

Gautier Capuçon @ Davies Symphony Hall

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall

Music

Virtuoso cellist Gautier Capuçon performs with the San Francisco Symphony under conductor Simone Young at Davies Symphony Hall, delivering a luminous evening of classical repertoire in a grand, acoustically praised venue.

Ari Lennox @ The Masonic

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

The Masonic

Music

Ari Lennox headlines The Masonic in San Francisco with Lekan and Phabo, delivering a soulful, high-energy R&B showcase at the iconic venue. Expect lush vocals, polished performances, and a nightlife-flavored evening in a storied setting.

9th Ave: Rachel Khong with R.O. Kwon

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM

Green Apple Books on the Park

Literature

Green Apple Books on the Park hosts author Rachel Khong for the release of My Dear You, in conversation with R.O. Kwon. This free evening at a cozy San Francisco bookstore invites readers to hear about the novel, ask questions, and celebrate the launch.

Fruitvale Station

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM

Balboa Theatre

Film

A powerful drama screening of Fruitvale Station at Balboa Theatre, offering a heartfelt, timely portrait of Oakland life through Oscar Grant's story, with intimate performances and a provocative look at justice and hope.

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Fox Theater Oakland

Music

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings kick off a two-night folk/americana engagement at Fox Theater Oakland, delivering intimate harmonies and masterful guitar in the historic venue.

Beetlejuice

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 12:30 PM

Balboa Theatre

Film

Screening of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988) at Balboa Theatre. A cult-classic dark comedy with zany ghosts and iconic performances on a grand historic screen—perfect for cinema lovers of offbeat, inventive humor.

Spotlight on Sissy Spacek: Coal Miner’s Daughter with Loretta Lynn tribute

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 12:30 PM

4 Star Theater

Film

Spotlight screening of Sissy Spacek's Coal Miner’s Daughter at the 4 Star Theater, pairing the film with a live Loretta Lynn tribute by Sadie Alan. A nostalgic cinema experience blending classic country storytelling with a dedicated concert homage.

Brian Copeland’s The Waiting Period

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 12:30 PM

The Marsh (San Francisco)

Theater

Brian Copeland’s searing solo performance follows a ten-day waiting period before he could buy a gun, weaving personal memory with sharp social critique. Performed at The Marsh, the show blends humor and danger to examine fear, policy, and resilience.

Context Engineering for Prototyping with AI

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 10:30 AM

2600 Casey Ave,

Tech

An insightful tech meetup on context engineering for prototyping with AI that helps software look and feel real. Learn practical approaches, tooling, and design patterns from Ravi Mehta (Co-Creator, Reforge) at Intuit Building 9 in Mountain View.

Aleks Syntek at Maya Nightclub

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

1015 Folsom

Music

Latin-pop icon Aleks Syntek headlines Maya Nightclub in Redwood City for a high-energy evening of his best-known hits in an intimate club setting. The 8 PM show promises polished vocals, punchy synth hooks, and a night of lively dance-worthy tunes.

The Format

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 11:50 AM

Castro Theatre

Music

Two nights of high-energy indie-pop at San Francisco's iconic Castro, as The Format headlines with Phantom Planet and Limbeck for LIVE 105's double bill.

Dr. Larry Gerston: Overcoming Trumpism and Saving American Democracy

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM

Commonwealth Club World Affairs

Lecture

San Francisco political science scholar Dr. Larry Gerston discusses Trumpism and strategies for safeguarding American democracy at The Commonwealth Club. The talk blends constitutional analysis with practical civic discourse on resilience, accountability, and democratic renewal.

Best of San Francisco Stand-up Comedy

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM

Neck of the Woods

Comedy

Best of San Francisco Stand-up Comedy at Neck of the Woods serves top locals and sharp newcomers, a raucous evening of punchlines in a cozy, neon-lit room that crackles with energy.

Slides Down - AI Founders Party

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 10:00 AM

Nightlife

Free AI founders party in San Francisco hosted with DigitalOcean and Zendesk. Networking for startup teams starts at 5:00 pm; venue is To Be Announced, promising a casual, social tech gathering with founders and engineers.

Light At The End Of The Tunnel – Sunshine Jones & Mr. Carmack

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 2:00 PM

Monarch SF

Music

Benefit electronic music night at Monarch to support Last Prisoner Project. The lineup features Sunshine Jones, Mr. Carmack and more, delivering high-energy sets in a San Francisco club atmosphere.

Floating Weeds

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM

Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

Film

Screening of Yasujiro Ozu's classic film "Floating Weeds" at BAMPFA on Apr 16 — a restored Japanese-language feature likely presented with English subtitles for cinephiles and students.

Spice Up Your Life: Herbs and Spices

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM

18 Reasons

Food

Join Chef Justin for an engaging evening at 18 Reasons as you explore the basics of spices and herbs, their shelf life, and whether to use ground or whole varieties. Learn substitutions and global pantry ideas in a playful, hands-on session that makes flavor approachable and fun.

IHeart Radio Hosts “Read A Book! With Angelina” Featuring Rachel Khong

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

Literature

IHeart Radio hosts Read A Book! With Angelina at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, featuring Rachel Khong—an intimate, literate mixer where authors discuss fresh pages, cozy corners, and audible, intimate conversations.

AI Founders Party by DigitalOcean & Zendesk

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 10:00 AM

Thriller Social Club, 508 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Nightlife

An AI founders party hosted by DigitalOcean and Zendesk at Thriller Social Club in San Francisco. Expect casual club vibes, networking with tech founders, and electronic-inspired sounds as leaders mingle after-hours in a stylish downtown venue.

The Disco Biscuits (Live)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

1015 Folsom

Music

Live performance by The Disco Biscuits at 1015 Folsom in San Francisco, delivering a high-energy blend of jam-band improvisation and electronic beats for a late-night club show that fuels SF nightlife.

DIY Natural Skin Care & Aromatherapy Workshop

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM

WorkshopSF

Workshop

Join a hands-on DIY workshop at WorkshopSF to craft natural skin-care products using essential oils and simple tools. You'll learn to make soap, body lotion, bath bombs, and shower steamers, then take home your personalized creations. A relaxed class that blends fragrance and craft for spa-like care at home.

Devi S. Laskar with Alka Joshi

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM

Kepler's Books

Literature

Award-winning Devi S. Laskar discusses her novel Midnight at Kepler's Books, joined by Alka Joshi, in a Bay Area literary evening that blends sharp storytelling with warm bookshop ambience.

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