Athletics at Kansas City Royals
Oakland Athletics visit the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on 2026-08-17 — a Major League Baseball game with typical ballpark food, fans, and family-friendly atmosphere.
San Francisco Giants at Cleveland Guardians
MLB action as the San Francisco Giants visit the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on 2026-08-18 — a family-friendly, casual live baseball experience; tickets 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.
Presidio Forest Stewards
Join Presidio Forest Stewards to learn urban forestry while helping plant, weed, mulch, and maintain young trees in the Presidio—outdoor volunteer work for conservation and stewardship.
Jeff Parker ETA IVtet
Jazz guitarist Jeff Parker performs with ETA IVtet at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering intricate improvisations and expressive textures in an intimate listening room. A standout Bay Area venue, Freight & Salvage offers Parker’s inventive modern jazz to an attentive audience.
Cocteaufest SF Night #2 with Sugar Hiccup, Mocteau Twins
Cocteaufest SF Night #2 at The Chapel SF brings Sugar Hiccup and Mocteau Twins for a Cocteau Twins tribute night, with DJ Xander (Dancing Ghosts) spinning between sets. An intimate, indie-leaning celebration of dreamy guitar and lush vocals in a famed SF venue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Late Night Clubbing #068
Late Night Clubbing #068 blasts through a moody, unnamed venue, where neon glare and pounding beats keep the dancefloor alive until dawn and the city outside hums with energy.
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.
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.
Castro Night Market
Castro Night Market in San Francisco features LGBTQ+ artists, live music, drag performances, food and crafts; free and family-friendly.
Fort Mason Friday Night Market
Fort Mason Friday Night Market blasts San Francisco's waterfront with 50+ craft vendors, 20+ food trucks, live music, DJs, and creative workshops, curated by West Coast Craft and Off The Grid—free and festive.
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.
Prescott Night Market (Oakland)
Oakland's Prescott Night Market on 18th Street lights up with live acts, sizzling street food, performances, and handcrafted drinks, a lively, free-admission urban celebration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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