Bay Area Weekend Guide

Weekend Cultural Festivals

• 🔥 Bay Area Aloha Festival: The 31st Annual Bay Area Aloha Festival runs Saturday and Sunday August 8-9 2026 at San...

Bay Area Aloha Festival returns August 8 for a free, family-friendly outdoor day of hula, Hawaiian and Tahitian music, dance performances, and ‘Ono...

SF's iconic LGBTQ nightclub Oasis marks a powerful second act with its grand reopening this weekend, reclaiming its role as a beloved South of Market sanctuary after a seven-month closure.

Join the National Ice Cream Day Scoop Crawl this Sunday, July 19, in Santa Cruz starting at 3pm at Mission Hill Creamery, then hitting Gran Gelato,...

San Carlos Music in the Park offers a standout family-friendly outdoor option on the Peninsula, with plenty of kid-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained.

• Hot Latin Boat Party: Dance to Banda Maguey on the water at Pier 3, Aug 1 from $97
• Bollywood Takeover: High-energy night at THE BUDDA tonight at...

Saturday Family Markets

• 🔥 Community Arts Market: Second annual event at Presidio Tunnel Tops on July 18 from 10 AM to 4 PM featuring...

Bay Area families have two standout market options this weekend.

• Bayfair Farmers’ Market Kids Day runs 9am-1pm in San Leandro with a marionette...

This weekend's top picks blend solo dining, queer nightlife, family fun, and outdoor vibes.

• Friday: Solo pasta at Penny Roma or catch Date My...

The 52nd Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair takes over Japantown August 1-2 with free admission, live music on two stages, AAPI food vendors, artisan...

• Perseid meteor shower kicks off Friday and runs through Aug. 24, with up to 75 meteors per hour possible
• Skip coastal fog and head inland east of...

Grab free tickets to the San Francisco Mime Troupe's 'Wreckage' at Berkeley's Live Oak Park this Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. The outdoor musical...

• Free outdoor concert tonight with Pop Rocks from 6:30-8pm, ideal for families
• Gather friends to dance and grab food treats on site during the Night Market
• No alcohol allowed at this convenient Santa Clara evening event

Moraga Commons Park offers a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series every Thursday evening from 6:30–8:30 pm, complete with food trucks, Loard’s...

Andrew Bird makes his San Francisco Symphony debut August 1 at 7:30pm, blending his indie album The Mysterious Production of Eggs with Ravel's Pavane under conductor Sarah Hicks. A rare crossover treat for classical and indie fans alike.

Club Nights & Parties

• BRB Global Club Party: DJs natzbabe, ECTO and paydayl0an play House, Club, Ghetto Tech and Baile Funk at Mothership on...

Oasis is throwing open its doors tonight at 7:30 p.m. for a grand reopening after a stunning facelift featuring mirror-tiled bars, pink-washed walls,...

Oakland Pride celebrates community, love, and live music on August 16 at Frank Ogawa Plaza.

• Parade starts free at 10:30 AM, followed by festival at...

Punk fans in the Bay Area get a special treat this September as Fat Wreck Chords and Bottom of the Hill both hit 35 years. The venue hosts a weekend...

Catch the Fort Mason Night Market on Friday, July 24 from 5-10pm for craft vendors, dozens of food trucks, and live music plus DJs in a scenic outdoor...