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Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
17 hours ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
Mission District
fromThe Bold Italic
15 hours ago

My Favorite Places to Eat Outside in the Mission and Castro, San Francisco

San Francisco's outdoor dining thrives despite limited weather, with neighborhoods like the Mission and Castro offering unique restaurant experiences.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
17 hours ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
Mission District
fromThe Bold Italic
15 hours ago

My Favorite Places to Eat Outside in the Mission and Castro, San Francisco

San Francisco's outdoor dining thrives despite limited weather, with neighborhoods like the Mission and Castro offering unique restaurant experiences.
#open-mic
SF music
fromFuncheap
18 hours ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
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18 hours ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
18 hours ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event celebrating 20 years of artistic expression takes place every Thursday from 9pm to 12am at 16th & Mission BART.
SF music
fromFuncheap
18 hours ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
18 hours ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event celebrating 20 years, welcoming all forms of expression every Thursday from 9pm to 12am.
#comedy
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
2 hours ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase celebrating Asian-American culture in San Francisco, with RSVP required for free tickets and donations appreciated.
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
2 hours ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase featuring top Bay Area comedians celebrating Asian-American culture, with RSVP required for free tickets.
Humor
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
Humor
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
Humor
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
Humor
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
2 hours ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase celebrating Asian-American culture in San Francisco, with RSVP required for free tickets and donations appreciated.
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
2 hours ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase featuring top Bay Area comedians celebrating Asian-American culture, with RSVP required for free tickets.
Humor
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
Humor
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
Humor
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
Humor
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
18 hours ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
22 hours ago

Downtown San Jose Celebrates Art, Music, and Culture at First Fridays ArtWalk SJ

Downtown San Jose hosts First Fridays ArtWalk SJ, featuring galleries, live performances, and community art events from 5 to 9 pm.
Marketing
fromSfgate
14 hours ago

Tips to create short-form video to reach new audiences

Creating short-form videos is essential for businesses to effectively reach audiences and drive growth.
Arts
fromMission Local
17 minutes ago

Blood, mud and a cobweb create ache of heartbreak at Asian Art Museum

Chiharu Shiota's exhibition explores themes of personal loss and connection through intricate art pieces made from blood, mud, and yarn.
#easter-weekend
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
17 hours ago

SF's Free Easter Weekend Comedy Festival (April 3-6)

Easter weekend in San Francisco features a comedy fest with free tickets, sharp lineups, and vibrant nightlife.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
17 hours ago

SF's Free Easter Weekend Comedy Festival (April 3-6)

Easter weekend in San Francisco features a comedy fest with free tickets, sharp lineups, and vibrant nightlife.
Non-profit organizations
fromMission Local
1 hour ago

San Quentin among 8 California prisons that could lose decades-old arts programs

The William James Association faces funding cuts, risking the continuation of arts programs in California prisons, particularly at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
20 hours ago

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
23 hours ago

Arts Gowanus unveils packed 2026 season, from Venice-themed gala to Pride art show * Brooklyn Paper

Arts Gowanus announces a busy 2026 lineup with various events, including the Patterns Gala and a major outdoor exhibition for Brooklyn Pride.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Linux Foundation and Coinbase Launch x402 Foundation for AI Agents

The Linux Foundation launched the x402 Foundation to establish an open protocol for seamless internet-native payments.
Film
from48 hills
1 day ago

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company - 48 hills

Love can take unconventional forms, as seen in films featuring relationships with aliens, witches, and other offbeat characters.
fromPortland Monthly
1 day ago

Seeing Things: Portland Shows & Events This Week, March 2026

Rowe and Garen Scribner's libretto takes its liberties, setting the action in a world where everything is green and an evil princess has ruled that nothing be eaten but peas.
Portland
Games
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

AI-Powered Mystery Match Night "Someone in the Crowd" (SF)

An AI-powered matchmaking event focuses on creating real connections through intentional pairings and engaging activities.
#san-jose
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

San Jose looks to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture

San Jose plans to make outdoor dining permanent to support small businesses despite budget shortfalls and the end of federal funding.
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

San Jose looks to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture

San Jose plans to make outdoor dining permanent to support small businesses despite budget shortfalls and the end of federal funding.
LA food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Where passion meets the plate: Inside San Francisco's Culinary Clash

Culinary Clash provides culinary students with real-world experience in a competitive restaurant environment.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
2 days ago

"We are on pins and needles every day"

Trump's executive orders threaten federal funding for LGBTQ+ health organizations, creating uncertainty and anxiety for nonprofits serving transgender communities.
fromwww.metrosiliconvalley.com
2 days ago

San Jose's Ton Freq Studios continues indie analog tradition | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Tone Freq Studios captures pristine acoustics and emphasizes analog warmth, creating a tactile space that values collective experiences over the convenience of digital recording methods.
Music production
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
9 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: The Always Fabulous Hunky Jesus Contest Returns Sunday

The Hunky Jesus Contest returns to Dolores Park, a popular event with a history dating back to 1979.
#ybca
fromFuncheap
19 hours ago

Contra Costa Vintage Market

The vintage market in Lafayette features a curated lineup of the Bay Area's top vintage dealers, popping up across multiple parking lots on both sides of a full block.
East Bay food
fromKqed
1 day ago

SFFILM's 2026 Festival Returns to the Castro Theatre - in Part

Sam Green's documentary follows his relentless pursuit of the world's oldest person, a journey that reveals deep insights into the nature of time and memory over a decade.
Film
#art
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Spring Into Growth With New Programs and Partnerships - San Francisco Bay Times

Our inaugural session, led by GGBA member and President of KJS Consulting, Kate Sargent, provided valuable, practical guidance on how to leverage LinkedIn to grow your business and professional brand.
SF LGBT
#easter
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
17 hours ago

SF's Free Easter Sunday Comedy Festival (2026)

Easter Weekend Comedy Fest in San Francisco features stand-up shows, cocktails, and vibrant energy from April 3-6.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
17 hours ago

SF's Free Easter Monday Comedy Festival (2026)

Easter Weekend Comedy Fest in San Francisco features stand-up shows, cocktails, and vibrant energy from April 3-6.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Sunday Streets meets fundraising goal to host half-season of neighborhood street festivals

Sunday Streets secured funding to hold a half-season in 2026 despite previous threats of cancellation due to city funding cuts.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Around Berkeley: Sail free on Sunday, Easter egg hunts; 'Freaky Tales' cast at La Pena

Gilman in Berkeley hosts events featuring film and music, including a fundraiser for Freaky Tales and a lecture by photojournalist Ed Kashi.
Arts
fromMission Local
3 days ago

What's on now at San Francisco museums, April 2026

The city is launching a competition for the 2027 Art on Market Street Poster Series with a deadline of April 17.
#community
Portland food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (Spring 2026 Kick-off)

Friday Nights at OMCA offer free admission, live performances, food trucks, and cultural activities every Friday from 5-9 PM.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Portland food

Hundreds of strangers flock to San Francisco beach to dig a really big hole

Portland food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (Spring 2026 Kick-off)

Friday Nights at OMCA offer free admission, live performances, food trucks, and cultural activities every Friday from 5-9 PM.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Portland food

Hundreds of strangers flock to San Francisco beach to dig a really big hole

SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
5 days ago

San Jose Welcomes Rowan's First California Studio to Santana Row

Rowan at Santana Row offers a safe, stylish ear piercing experience performed by licensed nurses, redefining the process for all ages.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Opportunities in April 2026

Monthly opportunities for artists include residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from various organizations.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Wiggle Fest 2026: Pop-Up Town Square (SF)

Wiggle Fest on April 19, 2026, offers free community activities, arts, music, and resources for neighborhood safety at Wiggle Plaza.
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Photos: What symbols represent SoMa?

Nisha, who looked to be about 15 years old, drew a parol - a star-shaped lantern displayed during Christmas - and a Bahay kubo - a traditional Filipino-style house - with a small pencil, as she sat at a table of the Bayanihan Community Center in SoMa.
SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Cannabis Graphic Design Art Show Opening 'Get to the Bag'

Featuring over 1,800 pieces of cannabis packaging spanning three decades and three continents, 'Get to the Bag' is the world's first mylar art show, now in its third year.
Arts
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

This week in Oakland: 'Visible Labor: The East Bay at Work' photo exhibit, and Friday Nights at OMCA

Spring brings back popular events in Oakland, including First Fridays, Art Murmur, and the Khmer New Year Festival.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
20 hours ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Clay Theater Could Reopen By Next Year

The Clay Theater may reopen next year as a high-end art-house cinema after receiving approval from the Historic Preservation Commission.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Monroe in North Beach offers a 'Battle of the Decades' DJ party every Friday with progressively priced drinks.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 week ago

25 Fun Things to Do This Week (3.30.26)

Spring events in San Francisco include outdoor activities, live music, and culinary experiences for Easter and Passover.
SF music
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

The 'Jesus of Cool' returns to rock San Francisco

Nick Lowe has a long-standing affection for San Francisco, performing there since the late 1970s and cherishing his memories of the city.
NYC music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Bay Area arts, 9 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

The Bay Area hosts multiple notable entertainment events this weekend, including Brandi Carlile's concert at Chase Center, a celebration of Greil Marcus's influential music criticism book, and other performances.
Portland food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Why Bay Area ceramics studios are growing in popularity as pottery interest spikes

The Bay Area's ceramics scene has grown significantly, with 26 pottery studios now in San Francisco, driven by a resurgence in creative hobbies post-pandemic.
#dance-music
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)

Free weekly party featuring DJs and dance music every Thursday at White Rabbit.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)

Free weekly party featuring DJs and dance music every Thursday at White Rabbit.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)

Free weekly party featuring DJs and dance music every Thursday at White Rabbit.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)

Free weekly party featuring DJs and dance music every Thursday at White Rabbit.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

The Function is a new upscale comedy club in San Francisco's Hayes Valley offering free tickets and a lineup of top comedians.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
19 hours ago

Ploverfest Community Music Festival at SF's Sunset Dunes (2026)

A community celebration marks one year since California's largest pedestrianization project, featuring local music, games, and family activities.
Arts
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

At Superfair, art is more than what's on the walls - 48 hills

The Superfair creates a community-focused art experience by integrating visual art with music, film, food, and performance rather than functioning as a conventional art market.
SF music
fromKqed
2 days ago

Inside Program Audio, the Viral DJ Collective Streaming on Haight Street | KQED

Underground DJs create Program Audio, a record label and zine, to support immigrant rights through music and community engagement.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

At the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, tensions rise between admin and volunteer guides

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco will restructure its docent program, transitioning to a new training model and renaming it 'Museum Guides.'
SF music
fromwww.7x7.com
1 week ago

8 Music Festivals Rocking the Bay Area This Spring + Summer

The Bay Area hosts vibrant outdoor music festivals featuring diverse genres and popular artists, with tickets selling quickly.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area arts: 12 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

Los Tigres del Norte are ready to greet their loyal Bay Area fans. The famed Mexican norteno act which kickstarted its career in San Jose way back in the mid-1960s brings its La Loteria Tour to San Francisco on Feb. 20. It's your chance to see one of the most important Bay Area bands of all time, one that has attracted fans around the globe with its brand of thoughtful corridos that speak to the Latinx and immigrant experience.
Music
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 10 cool shows and events to catch this weekend

The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2026. The legendary basketball squad, which was founded in 1926, has been delighting sports fans and families now for a full century. So, you're invited to help the Globetrotters celebrate the occasion when they bring their 100 Years Tour to Northern California. It's your chance to witness one of the most famous sports/entertainment franchises of all time while being amazed by plenty of crazy trick shots, incredible no-look passes and humorous hi-jinks.
National Basketball Association
Mission District
fromsf.funcheap.com
3 weeks ago

Art Matters: Free Spring Open Studios 2026 at 1890 Bryant (April 10-12)

A free community art event at 1890 Bryant Street Studios in San Francisco runs from noon to 6 pm on April 12, 2026, featuring art, shopping, and family-friendly activities with no RSVP required.
#super-bowl-tailgate
Music
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 7 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

Multiple notable Bay Area arts events include Kenny Barron's jazz trio in Walnut Creek, four new Triton Museum exhibits, and a two-day David Bowie tribute festival.
Music
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 9 cool concerts and shows to catch this week

Bayou Boogie West brings Cajun and zydeco music, dance lessons, and workshops to Berkeley; Julian Lage releases a new album.
#jazz-music
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

What to See During San Francisco Art Week

San Francisco's art scene shrinks institutionally but shows resilience through alternative spaces, home galleries, nonprofits, and adaptive artists and curators.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

San Francisco's Art Scene Finds Momentum in Community-Driven Collecting | Artnet News

Sesse Elangwe's San Francisco residency produced portraits that sold quickly, demonstrating emerging galleries building a connected, sustainable Bay Area art ecosystem.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

10 Art Shows to See in the Bay Area This Spring

The San Francisco Bay Area art scene faces closures and rising rents but shows resilience through community-focused exhibitions highlighting local history and ecology.
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