Brick Blast: LEGO Fan Event
Brick Blast: LEGO Fan Event at the Santa Clara Convention Center on Aug 22, 2026 invites families and fans to a brick-built wonderland, science meets imagination in the heart of the SF Bay Area.
The Breeders
The Breeders light up The Castro for two electric nights, San Francisco's iconic queer landmark pulsing with jangly guitars, punchy hooks, and an indie roar fans dub a matchless weekend.
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.
SFMOMA’s New 75,000 Floating Kites Canopy Debuts
At SFMOMA, Jacob Hashimoto's Giant Arc debuts as a monumental installation of 75,000 hand-built kites, transforming the Roberts Family Gallery into a floating canopy. Visitors can walk beneath the vast sculpture for free, experiencing a luminous, immersive work that blends craft and contemporary art in an iconic San Francisco space.
Built to Spill
Built to Spill headline an indie rock show at The Chapel SF on Aug 23, 2026 with support from PLAYDEAD—expect guitar-driven live performances for fans of classic indie.
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.
San Francisco Giants at Boston Red Sox
MLB regular-season game: San Francisco Giants at Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Aug 21, 2026 — a classic ballpark experience with live baseball, concessions, and passionate fans.
Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night
Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night is a solo exhibition at YBCA showcasing Brackens's handwoven tapestries and textile works that explore Black queer identity, memory, craft, and storytelling through large-scale, intimate pieces.
Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements
An exhibition at YBCA exploring the roots, creative practices, and futures of queer and trans movements through art, history, and community-activated projects.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Join OMCA Facilitators for Gallery Chats — an informal Q&A and guided conversation about the museum’s exhibitions; admission ticket required.
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.
Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants
Watch the Cincinnati Reds take on the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Aug 25, 2026 — a Major League Baseball regular-season game at San Francisco's waterfront ballpark.
House of Jules
House of Jules screens at Shotgun Players' Ashby Stage in Berkeley for an intimate evening of contemporary drama. A character-driven exploration of identity and belonging, brought to life by a dynamic ensemble in a stylish, immersive 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.
Minnesota Twins at Athletics
Major League Baseball game: Minnesota Twins at Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento on 2026-08-25 — a casual, family-friendly live sports outing with food, drinks and stadium atmosphere.
Courtney Barnett: Creature of Habit Tour
Courtney Barnett headlines The Fillmore for Creature of Habit, trading wry storytelling and razor sharp guitar for a sunlit indie spectacle that threads San Francisco's indie soul.
Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants
Watch the Cincinnati Reds take on the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Aug 25, 2026 — a Major League Baseball regular-season game at San Francisco's waterfront ballpark.
San Jose Giants vs. Rawhide
Watch the San Jose Giants take on the Visalia Rawhide at Excite Ballpark, a sunlit minor league showdown where future big leaguers sharpen their hits, curveball spins, and the Bay Area ballpark magic comes alive.
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.
Minnesota Twins at Athletics
Major League Baseball game: Minnesota Twins at Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento on 2026-08-25 — a casual, family-friendly live sports outing with food, drinks and stadium atmosphere.
Josh Johnson
Emmy-nominated comedian Josh Johnson headlines The Flower Tour at SF Masonic Auditorium, delivering razor‑sharp social commentary, rapid-fire bits and a meteoric rise from The Daily Show to a fast-growing Bay Area crowd.
Tori Amos
Tori Amos headlines the Greek Theatre Berkeley, delivering piano-driven ballads and mythic storytelling during the In Times of Dragons Tour across the SF Bay Area.
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.
Skates On The Bay: Duckhorn Wine Dinner
Skates On The Bay presents a Duckhorn Wine Dinner by the water, where coastal Californian cuisine pairs with Duckhorn vintages in a bayside, candlelit setting—a memorable blend of flavor, tide, and talk.
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