Bay Area Event Watch

• SJSU spoils streak again: Spartans beat Bears 10-7 at Evans Diamond, second win this season vs Cal.
• Back-and-forth battle: Murillo's 7th HR,...

Kick off summer in SF with the 26th season of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival!

• Opener: Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno on Saturday, May 9, 2026
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• Unique urban wildlife tale: Folk opera on Peregrine Falcons nesting on Oakland’s Fruitvale Bridge, blending human-falcon lives after a shooting.
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• Join today: Meet at BookShop West Portal (80 W Portal Ave) at 3:30pm for supplies, clean neighborhood until 5pm
• Sweet reward: Stay for treats at...

• Tonight Fri 4/17, 8pm: Gillian Welch & David Rawlings kick off April shows
• Sat 4/18, 8pm: Encore with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
• Wed 4/29, 8pm: Oh Wonder closes the month
  Bay Area live music alert—grab tickets for these Fox Theater gems!

Family cycling energy hits Ohlone Park on April 19, 2026 for Berkeley Omnium.

• Wheel Kids giveaways: Sunglasses, keychains, shirts — grab gear and...

Viva CalleSJ event shines on East San Jose this weekend, celebrating areas beyond downtown with their own character and charm.

Key neighborhoods:

• Alum Rock, Mayfair, Little Portugal, Mt. Pleasant

Perfect for discovering East San Jose's vibe!

• Date & Focus: Dive into sustainability in food, fashion, and finance on April 21, 2-7 p.m. in Oakland.
• Star Speakers: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee,...

Budget-friendly SF highlights this week emphasize community vibes:

• 415 Day Block Party at The Crossing at East Cut: Food stalls, vendors, DJ set –...

Japantown buzzed with the 59th annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival this weekend, featuring cultural showcases, food, and festivities...

Oakland Earth Day Volunteering

• 🔥 75-Site Cleanup on April 18: Oakland Public Works hosts its 32nd annual Earth Day on Saturday, April 18, with...

Japantown hotspots for private karaoke: Festa Wine & Cocktail Lounge (M-Th/Sun 6:30PM-1AM; F-Sat 6:30PM-2AM, public but cozy); K-Box (Mon-Thu 3-12am;...

Marking the 10th anniversary of Prince's passing—who played three sold-out Oakland shows shortly before—dive into these community honors:

• Afterglow...

Free all-ages block party celebrates SF SPCA's 158th anniversary this Saturday, noon-5 p.m. on Alabama Street between 15th and 16th streets in the...

Oakland's 32nd Earth Day hits over 75 sites citywide on Saturday, April 18.

• Clean-ups, gardens, tree planting: Protect Oakland's environment, all...

This Week's Bay Area Events (April 16-19)

• ⚡ Shalom Bayis Awareness Event: Free community event for men and women on preparing children for...

• April 17 Free Recitals at SJSU Concert Hall: Elijah Reyes saxophone (4:30pm), Julian Perez euphonium (7:30pm).
• April 18 Bonsai Show (12pm, Palo...

Bay Area families, don't miss this inaugural community gathering on building strong relationships!

• Focus: Insights on preparing kids for successful...

Gear up for an epic summer of Bay Area tunes! Here's the top picks from 7 standout fests:

• Outside Lands (Golden Gate Park, Aug 7–9): Stacked with...

Boost your skills for disasters with Berkeley's CERT program starting later this month.

• Venue: Fire Dept training center, 997 Cedar St, West...