St. Vincent with the San Francisco Symphony, Wednesday at Davies — Tickets Still Available
St. Vincent performs with the San Francisco Symphony on Wednesday, July 30 at Davies Symphony Hall. Tickets start at…
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Returns October 2–4. Here's How to Stay Close Enough to Walk.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass runs free October 2–4, 2026 in Golden Gate Park.
An SFO Layover With Time to Burn: 32 Minutes to the Ferry Building
A 9:30 a.m. arrival and a 7:40 p.m. departure gives you a real day in San Francisco. BART gets you to the waterfront in…
At Bay Area AMC Theaters, Patrons Are Measuring 113 dB Peaks — and Walking Out Midshow
Customers at South Bay AMC theaters have been measuring peak sound levels above 113 dB during screenings — well above…
Temescal Opens Its Private Edible Gardens to the Public This Saturday — Free, All Ages
The Temescal Open Edible Garden Day returns on Saturday, August 1, turning private backyards across an Oakland…
July 27, 2026
SF Marathon Is Running Right Now. Here's What's Closed and Where to Watch.
The 49th San Francisco Marathon launched before sunrise Sunday.
Middle Dog to Play 2026 Show at The Plough and Stars
Middle Dog is scheduled to perform live at San Francisco's historic Plough and Stars on July 31, 2026, a chance to…
Stern Grove Runs Free Pre‑Concert Yoga on Sunday Mornings. Here's How It Works.
Yoga in the Grove is a free, pre-concert yoga series at Stern Grove running select Sunday mornings through mid-August —…
The Metreon's IMAX Screen Has a Brightness Problem. The Dolby Two Floors Up Doesn't.
Patron complaints about AMC Metreon 16's IMAX screen — dim projection, gray blacks, 3D fogging — have piled up across…
ChoreoFest Closes Out at Yerba Buena Gardens This Saturday — Free, No Ticket
The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival wraps its two-day ChoreoFest outdoor dance showcase this Saturday, August 1, 2:00–4:00…
July 26, 2026
Yes, You Can Bring That Bottle of Wine Into Stern Grove
The festival's "Bring Your Own Picnic" policy explicitly allows outside alcohol for anyone 21+, and glass bottles…
Ed Sheeran Returns to Levi's Stadium Saturday. Here's Your Game Plan.
The LOOP Tour hits Santa Clara on July 25 with a 5:30 p.m.
Suki Waterhouse Plays Stern Grove This Sunday. Leave the Reddit Tickets at Home.
Suki Waterhouse headlines Stern Grove this Sunday for free — but the lottery closed June 21 and that Reddit ticket…
GayWhere App Launches This Weekend With Full Dore Alley Lineup
A solo SF developer launched GayWhere — a free app consolidating the city's LGBTQ+ events into one place — timing the…
Night Kayaking Under the Full Moon at Berkeley Marina
Paddle under the full moon at the Berkeley Marina with UC Berkeley Recreation & Wellbeing's guided kayaking event this…
July 24, 2026
Outside Lands 2026: Expected Road Closures, Bag Rules, and Transit Details (What We Know So Far)
Prepare for Outside Lands 2026 with this guide to expected road closures, bag rules, and transit options, noting that…
The Gilroy Garlic Festival Is Sold Out. If You Have Tickets, Here's What to Know.
The Gilroy Garlic Festival is sold out for its July 24–26 run at Hecker Pass in Gilroy.
Gilroy Rodeo Returns for 2026: Tickets Still Available for Sunday's Traditional Show
The Gilroy Rodeo returns August 7-9, 2026, to the Gilroy Fairgrounds with rodeo performances and live music.
Free Shakespeare in the Park Opens July 25 in Cupertino — Then Hits Four More Bay Area Venues
The SF Shakespeare Festival's free, 90-minute "Antony and Cleopatra" tours five Bay Area parks from July 25 through…
Driving to the Golden Gate Bridge? Your Car Will Be Turned Away on Weekends
For first-time visitors to the Golden Gate Bridge, be aware of strict weekend and holiday parking closures for personal…
July 23, 2026
Is 70mm 'The Odyssey' Worth It At Grand Lake Theater? Some Say Yes, Some Say 'Wait'
While Grand Lake Theater screens Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' in 70mm, some moviegoers are questioning the…
Charley Crockett Plays Stern Grove This Afternoon — Lottery Tickets Are Gone, But You Can Still Get In
Charley Crockett performs free at Stern Grove today at 2 p.m.
Free Jazz in Livermore: Mimi Fox and Jeff Denson Play the Library
Guitarist Mimi Fox and bassist Jeff Denson play the Livermore Civic Center Library this Sunday, July 19, at 2 p.m.
Big Basin Is Open for Summer. Take the Bus — It Gets You In Free.
The Sequoia Trail to Sempervirens Falls reopened in May, giving Big Basin its best day-hike loop since the 2020 fire.
Oakland's Zanzi Nurtures a Weekly Amapiano Vibe
Experience the rich sounds of Amapiano, Afrohouse, and Afrobeats every Monday night for free at Zanzi Oakland…
July 18, 2026
SF Shuffleboard Is Mostly 21+. One Bar Has a Kids' Window — and Its Website Is Down.
Bar shuffleboard in SF is nearly all 21+.
Bikini Kill Headlines Mosswood Meltdown's Final Day — Gate Tickets Go on Sale at Noon
Day 1 is done. Bikini Kill closes Mosswood Meltdown today, Sunday, July 19, at Mosswood Park in Oakland — and a limited…
Cuddle Krew: Senior Dogs Need Pets at Muttville This Sunday in San Francisco
Muttville Senior Dog Rescue is holding a free adoption event this Sunday, July 19, from 11 a.m.
Salsa on the Pier Is on Indefinite Hiatus. The Free Move Is Now Brooklyn Basin.
Salsa on the Pier has announced an indefinite hiatus after 13 years.
World Cup Final on a Blanket: Yerba Buena Gardens Has a Free, All‑Ages Watch Party Sunday
The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is hosting a free, family-friendly outdoor watch party for the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
July 18, 2026
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