Bay Area Weekend Guide

Heat relief hits the Bay Area just in time for weekend events.

• Friday brings highs in the 80s with clear skies, ideal for outdoor festivals and...

Catch the longest-running drag king contest in the world this Saturday at Great American Music Hall for “Dirty 30,” its 30th-anniversary bash. The...

SF IndieFest launches SF CritterFest Sept 17–20 at 4 Star Theater, screening 19 shorts and docs on animals—including unabashedly queer wildlife.

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Gilmore Girls fans can head to Danville October 23-25 for Flannel & Foliage, where Stars Hollow vibes meet autumn fun.

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The 49th Mill Valley Film Festival runs Oct. 1-11 across venues like the Smith Rafael Film Center and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.

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Portola Music Festival returns to Pier 80 Sept. 26-27 with Zara Larsson, Robyn, Kelela, Fatboy Slim and Swedish House Mafia. Doors open 1 p.m., music...

September brings grape harvest and county fair season to the Bay Area, perfect for wine tasting and family outings.

• Sonoma County Harvest Fair in...

Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar headlines the Fillmore on Sept. 22 as part of its All In Now Tour, kicking off a packed fall calendar of over 50 shows at...

Bottom of the Hill offers three all-ages concerts this weekend with tickets still available.

• Friday: Bratmobile headlines punk night with The...

Skip the car this weekend and join these Transit Month events reachable by public transit.

• Fri 9/11: All Aboard with Transit CEOs at 3pm via BART
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Ken Kesey's original 1964 Furthur bus, the rusty centerpiece of the Forever Grateful exhibition, is now viewable in Golden Gate Park's County Fair...

This Saturday in Oakland, Storyland Collective hosts a free BookOut block party turning neighborhood spots into lively reading hubs.

• Kids meet...

This week's lineup mixes family-friendly outdoor fun with music, markets, and remembrance events you can join in person.

• Flower Piano fills the...

• Celebrate Sonoma Apples offers family-friendly tastings, cider pressing, and kids' activities on Sept. 13, 1-4pm at Sebastopol Grange Hall
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Free Thai cooking demo this weekend at the Ferry Building: watch Kin Khao chef Pim Techamuanvivit prepare heritage recipes, grab free samples, and join her book signing. Green tent out front, first-come seating at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Musk makes its Bay Area debut at the Mill Valley Film Festival 2026, closing with Jesse Eisenberg in attendance. Check screening times, locations, tickets, and audience suitability soon for this in-person event.

逛展间隙，这些餐车兼顾解暑与补充体力。

• 凉饮首选：Vegan Italian ice、冰淇淋奶昔和手作冰棒，快速降温。
• 主食多样：意大利披萨、菲律宾美食、希腊烤肉卷和自制汉堡，适合全家。
• 甜点咖啡：现做迷你甜甜圈、抹茶饮品和无麸质甜点，随时补充能量。
• 快速小吃：shawarma、热狗和bratwurst，排队短、便于继续逛展。

September marks independence celebrations for multiple Latin American nations, with Bay Area events running through the month.

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为湾区家庭打造低压力周末出行，重点在于根据孩子兴趣与感官需求灵活规划。

• 共同选择体验：从孩子真正感兴趣的活动或熟悉场所开始，用适合其沟通方式的方式提供选项。
• 提前了解场馆：确认灯光、声音、人群及安静休息区等细节，并确认可离开或调整时长。
• 制定易调整计划：记录基本行程，邀请家人各提一个优先事项，随时更新以适应变化。
• 约定休息信号：让孩子能轻松表达“暂停”或“结束”，注意反应并共同决定是否缩短或离开。

• 49ers kick off vs. Rams in Melbourne Thursday at 5p on KNTV and Netflix
• Giants host Padres Friday at 7:15p on Apple TV
• A's face Seattle at 6:30p Friday on NBCSCA
• U.S. Open tennis semifinals and finals run all weekend on ESPN and Tennis Channel