Events in SF Bay Area

Plant Collecting Across the Globe with Plantsman Dan Hinkley

2026-03-28T10:00:00

lecture

Renowned plantsman Dan Hinkley takes you on a globe-trotting exploration of plant collecting, sharing four decades of field discoveries and stories from his travels and Windcliff garden. Learn how he identifies rare and unusual perennials and brings global diversity to today’s gardens, live at UC Botanical Garden.

Men Having Babies Surrogacy Conference & Expo 2026

2026-03-28T08:00:00

conference

SF’s 2026 Men Having Babies Surrogacy Conference & Expo gathers industry professionals and prospective families for discussions on surrogacy, reproductive governance, and family-building options. Held at Marines' Memorial Theatre, San Francisco, March 27–29, 2026, with panels and expo exhibits.

Ralphthon SF – OpenAI Sponsored Hackathon

2026-03-28T09:00:00

428 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

tech

Join a fast-paced hackathon in San Francisco sponsored by OpenAI, where developers collaborate to build AI-powered demos from morning to evening at 400 Alabama St.

Animate a Ghostly Greeting - Adult Studio Session

2026-03-28T10:30:00

The Walt Disney Family Museum

workshop

Join the Walt Disney Family Museum's In-Person Studio Series for Animate a Ghostly Greeting, an adult-focused hands-on workshop exploring playful animation techniques in a museum setting.

TechFest

2026-03-28T10:00:00

Computer History Museum

tech

TechFest at the Computer History Museum on 2026-03-28 brings talks, demos and hands-on exhibits exploring computing history and current innovations for professionals, students and tech enthusiasts.

Opening Day at Gilroy Gardens

2026-03-28T10:00:00

Opening Day at Gilroy Gardens Mar 28, 2026 Gilroy Gilroy Gardens

family

Kick off the season with Opening Day at Gilroy Gardens, a family-friendly celebration at the iconic California theme park. The day features rides, garden displays, and kid-friendly activities starting at 10:00 AM, with new season surprises across the park.

Multimodal Frontier Hackathon

2026-03-28T09:30:00

tech

Free Multimodal Frontier Hackathon in San Francisco kicks off March 28 at 9:30 UTC. Participants explore AI and multimodal data, with speakers Paige Bailey (Google DeepMind), April Dagonese (DigitalOcean), and Tyler Gillam (DigitalOcean). Venue to be announced—perfect for rapid prototyping and cross-team collaboration.

Robo Expo at Chabot Space and Science Center

2026-03-28T10:00:00

Chabot Space & Science Center

tech

Explore the cutting edge of autonomous robotics at Chabot Space & Science Center on March 28. From Martian rovers to driverless cars and kitchen bots, see live demos, talk with engineers, and imagine how robots reshape life on Earth and beyond.

Opening Day 2026

2026-03-28T10:00:00

Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

family

Gilroy Gardens reopens for the 2026 season with kid-friendly rides, garden-focused attractions, and family activities — a full day out for children and parents in Gilroy, CA.

Foodwise Demo: Christina Teav-Liu, Mama Teav’s & Gaby Maeda

2026-03-28T11:00:00

Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant & Wine Bar

food

Join a Foodwise demo at Ferry Plaza with Christina Teav-Liu, Mama Teav’s, and Gaby Maeda. Watch live demonstrations and sample Southeast Asian flavors, as these renowned chefs share stories, techniques, and a taste of their collaboration in a casual yet professional setting at the Ferry Building.

SOB x RBE @ Oakland Arena

2026-03-28T18:00:00

Oakland Arena

music

SOB x RBE headlining a stacked West Coast hip-hop bill with Mozzy, Berner, DJ Quik and more at Oakland Arena on Mar 28, 2026 — a high-energy live rap show for fans of Bay Area hip-hop.

AI Agent Hackathon @Beta Fund

2026-03-28T09:00:00

Sunnyvale, California

tech

AI Agent Hackathon @Beta Fund offers a $30,000 prize for teams building innovative AI agents. The 9:00 start on March 28, 2026 in Sunnyvale, CA invites students and professionals to a fast-paced day of coding, problem solving, and networking in a tech-forward environment.

Big Art Weekend

2026-03-28T09:00:00

Bay Area Discovery Museum

family

Big Art Weekend at the Bay Area Discovery Museum turns the museum into a hands-on art studio for kids with sculpture, painting, textiles and mud activities across March 28–29.

Mark Foehringer’s Alice In Wonderland 2026

2026-03-28T10:00:00

theater

Mark Foehringer’s Alice In Wonderland returns to the Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture for a delightful family-friendly stage adaptation of the classic tale. The morning performance brings imaginative direction and live acting to a beloved children’s story in a San Francisco arts venue.

Open: Art Lab

2026-03-28T11:00:00

Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

art

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.

Tycho

2026-03-28T20:00:00

Castro Theatre

music

Tycho returns to The Castro with expansive synthscapes, ethereal melodies, and shimmering visuals, turning the historic SF venue into a moonlit dreamscape where chillwave meets live spectacle under twinkling lights.

Los Inquietos del Norte @ San Jose McEnery Convention Center

2026-03-28T18:00:00

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

music

Los Inquietos del Norte headline a lineup with Edgardo Núñez, Voz de Mando, La Ventaja and more at San Jose McEnery Convention Center on 28 Mar 2026 for an energetic regional Mexican/Latin live show.

Campfire Program

2026-03-28T15:00:00

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.

Abstract Lounge: DJ Set with David Israel Katz

2026-03-28T14:00:00

SF Public Library - Golden Gate Valley

music

David Israel Katz delivers an electronic DJ set in the SF Public Library's Golden Gate Valley branch, offering a late-afternoon Abstract Lounge experience. Expect a blend of ambient textures and driving beats inside a modern urban library, turning a quiet space into a collectible sonic moment.

Performance: Bridging the Borders with Sirvan Manhoobi and Friends

2026-03-28T13:00:00

SF Public Library - Mission

theater

An intimate, cross-cultural theatre performance at SF Public Library—Richmond, featuring Sirvan Manhoobi and friends. This afternoon set blends spoken word and live music to explore borders and shared stories, inside a welcoming library stage that invites curiosity and dialogue.

Redemption Easter Carnival (SF)

2026-03-28T10:00:00

Raymond Kimbell Field

family

Join a free, family-friendly Easter carnival at Raymond Kimbell Field from 10:00–13:00 with carnival games, Easter egg hunts, jump houses, snacks and refreshments, plus a large community food pantry of household goods.

Yerba Buena Gardens Egg Hunt

2026-03-28T10:00:00

Yerba Buena Gardens Egg Hunt Mar 28, 2026 San Francisco Yerba Buena Gardens

family

Join the Yerba Buena Gardens Egg Hunt in San Francisco for a cheerful outdoor morning of egg-hunting in a central urban park. This family-friendly event invites kids to explore the grounds, search for eggs, and enjoy festive activities in a lively city-center setting. A free, kid-focused outing perfect for families.

Let’s Go Disco

2026-03-28T04:00:00

Madrone Art Bar

nightlife

Let’s Go Disco at Madrone Art Bar in San Francisco channels glittering disco energy with early arrival encouraged; expect bold outfits, dancing, and a Motel Club showcase starting at 9:30pm for $10.

Tycho @ Castro Theatre

2026-03-28T20:00:00

Castro Theatre

music

Tycho brings his immersive ambient/electronic live set to the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco on Mar 28, 2026 for an audiovisual concert experience.

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