Events in SF Bay Area

Barbara Boxer Lecture 2026: City, State and Nation with Mayor Barbara Lee

2026-04-07T16:00:00

University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

lecture

At UC Berkeley, the 2026 Barbara Boxer Lecture features a live conversation with Mayor Barbara Lee on City, State, and Nation, exploring governance, policy, and civic leadership in a contemporary context.

Future of AI: Hugo Larochelle keynote

2026-04-07T17:30:00

Newark, California

lecture

Keynote-style lecture in Menlo Park with Hugo Larochelle, Scientific Director of Mila, on the future of artificial intelligence. It covers evolving research directions, real-world applications, governance, and the broader impact on industry and society.

NMIXX 1st World Tour Episode 1: Zero Frontier

2026-04-07T20:00:00

Paramount Theatre (Oakland)

music

NMIXX opens their 1st World Tour Episode 1: Zero Frontier at Oakland's Paramount Theatre, a radiant, art-deco hall where K-pop energy, neon lights and high-flying choreographies illuminate a night of fearless pop.

NMIXX @ Paramount Theatre

2026-04-07T20:00:00

Paramount Theatre (Oakland)

music

NMIXX electrifies the Paramount Theatre in Oakland with razor-sharp choreography, lush harmonies, and neon-lit energy that fills the grand venue with a dazzling, high-voltage K-pop night.

The Man Who Fell To Earth

2026-04-07T19:00:00

Castro Theatre

film

The Man Who Fell to Earth screens at The Castro in the SF Bay Area with organist David Hegarty, a Bowie-tinged 50th-anniversary 4K restoration that hums with otherworldly wonder.

Taiwan Relations Act and Beyond: Diplomat Panel Discussion

2026-04-07T16:00:00

University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

lecture

Join UC Berkeley for a panel exploring the Taiwan Relations Act and its evolving implications. A veteran diplomat shares reflections and expert analysis, followed by audience Q&A in a formal academic setting.

Kamala Visweswaran | A Feminist Ravanesan

2026-04-07T17:00:00

University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

lecture

Kamala Visweswaran delivers a scholarly lecture at UC Berkeley exploring feminist readings of Ravanesan paradoxes. Blending gender studies with cultural critique, she challenges traditional narratives and invites fresh conversations on power, representation, and critique in contemporary society.

Long Now Talk: Eric Ries: Incorruptible by Design

2026-04-07T19:00:00

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (Cowell Theater)

lecture

Eric Ries presents "Incorruptible by Design" at the Long Now Foundation's Cowell Theater, exploring resilient and accountable system design for technology, startups, and institutions.

HumanX 2026 After Hours: The Open-Source AI Stack — Models, Inference & Beyond

2026-04-07T18:00:00

San Francisco, California

tech

An after-hours tech session in San Francisco, part of HumanX 2026, focusing on the open-source AI stack—from models and inference to deployment. Industry practitioners share hands-on demos, benchmarks, and real-world insights in a professional, after-hours setting.

BC Night with the Red Sox!

2026-04-07T18:45:00

Fenway Park

sports

BC Night with the Red Sox offers BC off-campus students a free ticket package to a Fenway Park baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM. Sign up for up to two tickets (you + a BC off-campus friend) and receive an exclusive BC-colored Red Sox hat; transportation to Fenway Park is not provided.

Lacuna Coil @ The Fillmore

2026-04-07T19:30:00

The Fillmore

music

Lacuna Coil headlines The Fillmore with a stacked SF bill featuring Escape the Fate and VOWWS, delivering a storm of symphonic metal, brutal riffs, and immersive stagecraft in San Francisco's legendary venue.

Incorruptible by Design

2026-04-07T19:00:00

Long Now Foundation

lecture

Eric Ries discusses how founders can build incorruptible organizations that endure for decades, drawing on his upcoming book Incorruptible. At the Long Now Foundation in San Francisco, he explores design choices that shape future institutions and how liberating structures can replace inherited constraints.

Future of Cinema: From Locarno to San Francisco

2026-04-07T18:00:00

Swissnex San Francisco

conference

A panel-style session at swissnex San Francisco exploring how AI reshapes cinema—from authorship and labor to aesthetics and democratized production. Filmmakers, artists, and researchers convene to debate the tools and tensions shaping the future of film.

Auroras & Escapades: Space Weather and Mars Exploration

2026-04-07T18:00:00

Manny’s

lecture

Dr. Rob Lillis, principal investigator for NASA's ESCAPADE mission, reveals how the solar wind erodes Mars' atmosphere and drives auroras unseen on Earth. This Bay Area Science talk at Manny's ties cutting-edge heliophysics to robotic exploration, offering insights into Mars' past and the future of space weather research.

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

2026-04-07T16:00:00

The Detour SF

nightlife

Join SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour on the first Tuesday of every month. All arcade games are available on free play with bar purchases. A retro-inspired, casual gaming hangout in a welcoming SF venue.

Upcycled Craft Afternoon

2026-04-07T16:00:00

SF Public Library

art

Join SF Public Library – Bernal Heights for an indoor, family-friendly workshop turning recycled materials into creative crafts. This hands-on Crafternoon invites all ages to get creative with simple supplies and guidance from librarians. A fun, sustainable way to spend an afternoon together.

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.

Tech Pulse 2030

2026-04-07T17:00:00

101 Howard St, San Francisco

tech

An evening of AI and future-tech insights at Founders Cafe in San Francisco. Tech Pulse 2030 features a panel with A. K. Pradeep, Howie Xu, Kirill Mishanin, and Sibyl Chen, exploring trends, investments, and startups shaping the tech landscape in 2030.

First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour

2026-04-07T20:00:00

The Layover

comedy

Experience First Tuesdays Comedy at The Layover: a lineup of comedians from HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central and late-night TV, all for free. Enjoy happy hour drink specials before showtime in a lively, casual venue in San Francisco.

Workshop: Spring Felt Craft

2026-04-07T16:00:00

SF Public Library - Golden Gate Valley

workshop

A hands-on felt craft workshop at SF Public Library – Golden Gate Valley, introducing spring felting techniques and simple projects. Great for beginners, the class teaches basic felting skills and attendees finish with a small handmade piece to take home.

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.

Lacuna Coil - Sleepless Empire Tour 2026

2026-04-07T19:30:00

The Fillmore

music

Lacuna Coil roars into The Fillmore on the Sleepless Empire Tour 2026, blasting gothic metal riffs, operatic harmonies, and immersive visuals in San Francisco's iconic, chandelier-draped rock temple.

AI Happy Hour @ SPIN SF | Render x Exa x Greptile

2026-04-07T18:00:00

San Francisco, California

tech

A casual AI-themed happy hour in San Francisco at SPIN SF, featuring collaboration between Render, Exa and Greptile. Attendees can mingle over drinks, hear quick AI project highlights, and connect with local engineers and founders in a relaxed social setting.

We Need & We Demand: A New System for Humane Living

2026-04-07T19:00:00

lecture

Sunsara Taylor presents a provocative lecture arguing for a fundamentally different system that meets people's needs without inequality or displacement. The talk critiques ICE policies and proposes humane, globally inclusive solutions, inviting the audience to imagine transformative social-policy change.

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