#willow-glen-glen-fest
#willow-glen-glen-fest

SF parents

Annual Easter Sunrise Celebration w/ Coffee (Sonoma)

San Francisco

SF's Free Easter Sunday Comedy Festival (2026)

San Francisco

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.

East Bay food

Rivermark Village Shopping Center Annual Easter Celebration

Families can enjoy a free Easter celebration with activities at Rivermark Village on March 29, 2026.

SF parents

Annual Easter Sunrise Celebration w/ Coffee (Sonoma)

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.

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.

Rivermark Village Shopping Center Annual Easter Celebration

Families can enjoy a free Easter celebration with activities at Rivermark Village on March 29, 2026.

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London food

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What spring festivals remind us about food, family and fresh starts

Spring festivals celebrate food, family, and renewal through distinct rituals and shared meals.

#san-jose

San Jose Sharks

San Jose rolls out the welcome mat at Arena Green - San Jose Spotlight

Mission District

San Jose looks to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture

East Bay food

San Jose Bike Party

East Bay food

San Jose Bike Party

San Jose Sharks

San Jose rolls out the welcome mat at Arena Green - San Jose Spotlight

Mission District

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.

San Jose Bike Party

San Jose Bike Party offers a monthly bike ride with food vendors and music, promoting community engagement every third Friday at 8 pm.

San Jose Bike Party

San Jose Bike Party offers a monthly bike ride with food vendors and music, promoting community engagement every third Friday at 8 pm.

more#san-jose

Social justice

fromABC7 San Francisco

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

San Jose marks Farmworkers Day as community re-examines Cesar Chavez legacy

Cesar Chavez's legacy is being reevaluated amid recent allegations, impacting the community's perception and connection to him.

DoKnow & DaHawmies in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

DoKnow, born Daniel Lopez in Los Angeles, is a comedian who torpedoed the glass ceiling by podcasting his relatable, laid-back way of looking at the world.

Podcast

LA food

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

4 days ago

Options for Easter brunch abound in the South Bay

CordeValle Winery and other venues are hosting special Easter brunch events with various menus and activities.

David Hillyard in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

The track 'The Fool' by The David Hillyard Rocksteady 7 stood out among the rest for its earworm hook, infectious beat, and old-school sound.

Music

Arts

from48 hills

4 days ago

Live Shots: Hoops, wands, fans flew fabulously at 'The Flow Show' - 48 hills

The Flow Show showcased diverse movement forms with props, blending scripted performances and improvisation to create a captivating experience.

SOMA, SF

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.

23 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.

Mission District

fromMission Local

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.

2026 "SF Tea Festival" at Ferry Building (May 2-3)

The San Francisco Tea Festival on May 2-3, 2026, features hundreds of teas from over 30 vendors, with tickets starting at $21.

SF food

2026 "SF Tea Festival" at Ferry Building (May 2-3)

The San Francisco Tea Festival on May 2-3, 2026, features hundreds of teas from over 30 vendors, with tickets starting at $21.

SF food

2026 "SF Tea Festival" at Ferry Building (May 2-3)

The San Francisco Tea Festival on May 2-3, 2026, features hundreds of teas from over 30 vendors, with tickets starting at $21.

SF food

2026 "SF Tea Festival" at Ferry Building (May 2-3)

The San Francisco Tea Festival on May 2-3, 2026, features hundreds of teas from over 30 vendors, with tickets starting at $21.

7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, April 3-5

This weekend features a new film, concerts, restaurant openings, and special events in the Bay Area.

"Pickin' on the Polk" After Hours (SF)

Join us for a free night of DJ sets and a lively night market at "Pickin' on the Polk" After Hours on April 25, 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM.

Portland food

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.

Boston food

Annual Spring Vibes Market

The Annual Spring Vibes Market offers a day of local vendors, tasty treats, and a vibrant atmosphere for all ages.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

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.

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.

Portland food

fromStreetsblog San Francisco

4 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.

SOMA, SF

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.

Spring Fling Wine Stroll Awaits at Santana Row

Attendees will move between tasting stations set up at shops and restaurants throughout the row, sampling selections that range from local California vintages to international favorites, accompanied by lite bites.

Wine

#ybca

Mission District

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Mission District

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Mission District

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Mission District

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Mission District

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Mission District

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

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.

#union-street-festival

San Francisco

Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-June 7)

The Union Street Festival in San Francisco celebrates local culture with music, food, and activities from May 31 to June 1, 2025.

San Francisco

Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-June 7)

The Union Street Festival in San Francisco celebrates local culture with music, food, and activities from May 31 to June 1, 2025.

Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-June 7)

The Union Street Festival in San Francisco celebrates local culture with music, food, and activities from May 31 to June 1, 2025.

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Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-June 7)

The Union Street Festival in San Francisco celebrates local culture with music, food, and activities from May 31 to June 1, 2025.

Silicon Valley food

Flora is Blooming in Santana Row

Flora San Jose will open at Santana Row, joining Bacio di Latte gelato and Johnny Doughnuts to expand the neighborhood's dining options with all-day versatile cuisine.

#626-night-market

East Bay food

The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

East Bay food

The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

626 Night Market offers over 200 attractions, including food, crafts, and entertainment, in Pleasanton, CA, from May 2-4 and July 25-27, 2025.

The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

The 626 Night Market offers over 200 attractions, including food, crafts, and entertainment, from October 9-11, 2026, at Alameda County Fairgrounds.

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#community-events

March events springing up in downtown Campbell

Campbell hosts three community events in March: a CERT fundraiser featuring local food and wine, a history talk about Mary Brown, and a museum volunteer recruitment mixer.

March events springing up in downtown Campbell

Campbell hosts three community events in March: a CERT fundraiser featuring local food and wine, a history lecture about Mary Brown, and a museum volunteer recruitment mixer.

March events springing up in downtown Campbell

Campbell hosts three community events in March: a CERT fundraiser featuring local food and wine, a history talk about Mary Brown, and a museum volunteer recruitment mixer.

March events springing up in downtown Campbell

Campbell hosts three community events in March: a CERT fundraiser featuring local food and wine, a history lecture about Mary Brown, and a museum volunteer recruitment mixer.

more#community-events

SF parents

East Palo Alto Easter Eggstravaganza

A free Easter celebration featuring egg hunts, games, and activities occurs April 4, 2026 at Joel Davis Park, with pre-registration required for the egg hunt at livingcc.org/register.

Arts

Family Art Day: Festivals of Spring (Walnut Creek)

Creative spring festival activities offer opportunities to paint, craft, and explore colors while building connections and memories with loved ones.

#night-market

East Bay food

The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

Food & drink

San Jose's Brand New "365 Night Market" w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)

Food & drink

San Jose's Brand New "365 Night Market" w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)

The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

626 Night Market offers over 200 attractions, including food, crafts, and entertainment, in Pleasanton, CA, from May 2-4 and July 25-27, 2025.

Food & drink

San Jose's Brand New "365 Night Market" w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)

Food & drink

San Jose's Brand New "365 Night Market" w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)

more#night-market

Silicon Valley

Urbanowski: March movies, music and arts mania - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose hosts extensive arts and entertainment events in March, including Cinequest Film Festival and March Music Madness, attracting visitors while boosting local economy and celebrating cultural diversity.

Mission District

2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade (May 23-24)

Carnaval San Francisco returns in 2025 for its 47th annual celebration, featuring a free two-day festival with diverse cultural performances and vendors.

#community-singing-event

SF music

Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)

A community singing event in San Francisco offers networking, music lessons, group singing, and optional social gathering with refreshments.

SF music

Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)

A community singing event in San Francisco offers networking, music lessons, group singing, and optional social gathering with refreshments.

Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)

A community singing event in San Francisco offers networking, music lessons, group singing, and optional social gathering with refreshments.

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Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)

A community singing event in San Francisco offers networking, music lessons, group singing, and optional social gathering with refreshments.

Black Family Day SV Brings Culture and Joy to Downtown San Jose Today

This free public event runs today from 11am to 4pm at Parque de los Pobladores on 510 S 1st Street in Downtown San Jose. You can gather with your family amid lively performances, interactive activities, and wellness resources that honor African and African ancestry heritage.

Silicon Valley real estate

Taste of Campbell: Restaurants, wineries team up for a good cause

Taste of Campbell on March 28 features food from 12 restaurants and wines from 12 wineries, benefiting the Campbell Community Emergency Response Team.

Chinese Historical & Cultural Project "Lunar New Year" Festival (San Jose)

CHCP and History Park San Jose host a Lunar New Year Fire Horse celebration on March 14th featuring cultural performances, interactive demonstrations, food vendors, and family activities.

History

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at San Jose's Lunar New Year Festival

Arts

Lunaire Returns to Westfield Valley Fair with Vibrant Lunar New Year Displays

Arts

Valley Fair blooms with floral Lunar New Year display

Arts

Bay Area Lunar New Year events: Feb. 13-March 8

Chinese Historical & Cultural Project "Lunar New Year" Festival (San Jose)

CHCP and History Park San Jose host a Lunar New Year Fire Horse celebration on March 14th featuring cultural performances, interactive demonstrations, food vendors, and family activities.

History

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at San Jose's Lunar New Year Festival

Arts

Lunaire Returns to Westfield Valley Fair with Vibrant Lunar New Year Displays

Arts

Valley Fair blooms with floral Lunar New Year display

Arts

Bay Area Lunar New Year events: Feb. 13-March 8

Live Music at the San Jose Flea

Soul Essence performs live Latin funk and soul music at San Jose Flea Market's Garden Stage on March 28th with free admission, food trucks, and beer available.

4 weeks ago

Latin Beats + Food Trucks (San Jose Flea Market)

Sabrosito performs Latin music at San Jose Flea Market on March 7th, featuring Folk Mexican, Tex-Mex, and traditional Latin styles with free admission and food trucks.

Live Music at the San Jose Flea

Soul Essence performs live Latin funk and soul music at San Jose Flea Market's Garden Stage on March 28th with free admission, food trucks, and beer available.

4 weeks ago

Latin Beats + Food Trucks (San Jose Flea Market)

Sabrosito performs Latin music at San Jose Flea Market on March 7th, featuring Folk Mexican, Tex-Mex, and traditional Latin styles with free admission and food trucks.

more#live-music

Portland food

4 weeks ago

Holi Fest 2026 Brings Vibrant Festival of Colors to Discovery Meadow

San Jose's Holi Fest returns to Discovery Meadow on March 7, featuring the largest Festival of Colors in Downtown San Jose with Bollywood music, traditional gulal powder, authentic Indian food, and live performances from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Create Lasting Easter Memories with the Easter Bunny at Santana Row

Santana Row will host a free event for photos with the Easter Bunny on March 28, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m.

"Block Fest" Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF

Block Fest offers free monthly art-making activities and cultural celebrations on the first and third Fridays at CounterPulse on Turk Street in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood.

Golden Gate Park Band's Symphony in the Park": Mexican Culture Day w/ Ballet Folklorico

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season of free weekly Sunday concerts at 1 pm in Golden Gate Park, featuring 70-90 minute performances with culturally themed programs and guest performers.

fromMission Local

Tenderloin Buzz: Eid festival returns to Golden Gate avenue

"We really appreciate the support of the community," said Danial Shahbaz, Mohammad Shabaz's son, accepting the certificate on Tuesday. "We hope to be here for many, many years."

East Bay food

Tenderloin Street Fair: Eid Celebration 2026 (SF)

The Tenderloin Street Fair celebrates Eid al-Fitr with free family activities, live music, food stalls, and a bazaar featuring neighborhood businesses on March 28, 2026.

fromMission Local

S.F.'s Inglewood celebrates the Lunar New Year

Performers, vendors, and politicians of every stripe participated in the celebration. While artists painted kids' faces and children fished for prizes, District 11 congressional candidates Connie Chan and Scott Weiner stumped in Cantonese to win over votes.

Mission District

Music

New Works Fest heats up San Jose Jazz's Winter Series

San Jose Jazz commissions and showcases emerging artists through the New Works Festival at the SJZ Break Room, offering six affordable $15 concerts.

US politics

South Bay celebrates Super Bowl without ICE - San Jose Spotlight

No ICE immigration enforcement occurred in Santa Clara County during the Super Bowl, and volunteer patrols reported no confirmed incidents.

#willow-glen

California

A Night on the Avenue: Evening Delights in Downtown Willow Glen

California

Fact Brief: Did San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood used to be its own town? - San Jose Spotlight

California

A Night on the Avenue: Evening Delights in Downtown Willow Glen

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

California

Fact Brief: Did San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood used to be its own town? - San Jose Spotlight

Festival of Undiscovered Grapes comes to Silicon Valley

Festival of Undiscovered Grapes in San Jose spotlights over 100 rare grape varieties from 65+ wineries with tastings and purchase options.

Music

New Band New Year in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

A mini-festival features only brand-new bands performing their first-ever 15-minute sets, returning as New Band New Year 2026 in San Jose.

San Pedro Superfest Lights Up Big Game Weekend in San Jose

San Pedro Square Market hosts a free Big Game Weekend block-party with a 100-yard turf, markets, live performances, family activities, tech exhibits, and food.

"ICE Out The Bay" Community Cookout (Sunnyvale)

Break bread with South Bay community groups as we discuss how we can support one another as ICE ramps up their fascist aggression in our communities.

Social justice

Food & drink

2026 San Jose Lunar New Year "Tet Festival" (Feb. 20-22)

Vietnamese Lunar New Year Tết Festival 2026 at Eastridge Center, San Jose, Feb 20–22 with free entrance, live entertainment, cultural performances, vendors.

Wine

San Jose: The Festival of Undiscovered Grapes comes to Silicon Valley

A festival spotlights California’s rare wine-grape varieties with tastings from over 65 wineries, expanding awareness beyond the nine common grapes.

Food & drink

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Lunar New Year 365 Night Market (San Jose)

365 Night Market offers a free, family-friendly cultural night market in San Jose with 40+ vendors, global food, live performances, and activities.

Arts

Winter & Spring Arts Guide: San Jose & Peninsula 2026

Bay Area offers a busy winter cultural season with contemporary dance, ballet, classical music, and opera across San Jose and the Peninsula.

Food & drink

2026 San Jose Lunar New Year "Tet Festival" (Feb. 20-22)

Largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year Tết Festival 2026 at Eastridge Center, San Jose, Feb 20–22 with free entry, entertainment, food, vendors, and family activities.

2026 San Jose Lunar New Year "Tet Festival" (Feb. 20-22)

San Jose will host the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year Tết Festival 2026 at Eastridge Center Feb 20–22 with free entrance, entertainment, and vendors.

Sonic Loveway Returns for a Magical Valentine's Day in Downtown San Jose

Today marks the return of Sonic Loveway, a captivating Valentine's Day event at San Jose City Hall Plaza. Presented by the San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs in partnership with Opera San Jose, this gathering runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and invites everyone to celebrate love through music, art, and community connections. Whether honoring romance, friendship, or a passion for creativity, attendees find an evening filled with live performances and interactive elements that highlight the city's artistic spirit.

Arts

Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)

Community family-friendly singing meetup with introductions, a mini lesson, group songs, and optional post-event walk to Arizmendi for pastries and coffee.