Bay Area Event Watch

Two community-focused outdoor events are set to bring music, food, and local vibes to the Bay Area.

• Jazz on the Bay hits Treasure Island on...

• Group BART speedrun returns September 6 to visit all 50 stations and celebrate BART’s 54th birthday plus Transit Month
• Starts at Berryessa/North...

Fall brings vibrant outdoor celebrations across the Bay Area, blending music, food, art and culture.

• Yerba Buena Gardens Festival delivers free...

• Lookout in Castro hosted a Dolly Parton Tribute Tuesday
• Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack in the Mission runs Happy Hour Tribute today
• Beaux in Castro follows with another tribute Friday
• Check venues directly as details may shift

Discover free and low-cost gems in Berkeley that locals love.

• Tilden Little Farm: Feed farm animals daily for free before 10 p.m.
• UC Berkeley...

Families can explore national parks through books and activities at Book Passage in the Ferry Building on August 29 at 8 am. Author Gus D’Angelo will...

BabyBabyBaby makes its West Coast Premiere at ODC Theater in San Francisco this Friday, capturing the silly, sexy, and devastating rush of budding...

Artists have always been at the center of the nation’s soul, telling truths about broken dreams, dignity, and purpose when no one else would. This...

Bay Area breweries are evolving into community hubs with festivals and free craft nights.

• The Bay Area Craft Beer Festival returns August 29 at...

The third annual International Film Festival at San Jose's California Theater established Silicon Valley as a growing hub for global South Asian...

Moby returns to the Bay Area for a rare headlining performance at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 5—one of just two North American...

Diverse pop-ups and markets fill the East Bay this season.

• Woman Up 2026 Day 2 features climbing finals, film releases, and keynote talks.
• Wafful...

Shared Sky Festival celebrates the grand opening of the Shared Sky exhibition with art, music, and cosmic creativity at Chabot.

• Dates: October...

The 52nd Annual Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival on October 3 offers free admission at DeFremery Park, celebrating African American cowboy heritage with family activities including pony rides, line dancing, and youth events from 10am to 6pm.

$5 admission at Lawrence Hall of Science on Monday, September 7 offers hands-on exhibits and animal encounters with a free shuttle from Downtown Berkeley BART all day. Perfect budget-friendly family outing while kids are out of school.

• Free all-ages block party runs 1-5pm at Union Square Plaza with live performances by SF R&B singer Karri, Pinole rapper P-Lo, and DJ sets from Lil...

• Rooftop Rhythms brings major artists to downtown SF's Salesforce Park August 21-23
• Lineup includes Jack Johnson, Noah Kahan, Nas & The Roots w/ De...

Free cultural highlight: BonPOP reimagines the 500-year-old Japanese Obon festival at Golden Gate Park on August 30, 2026, offering taiko drumming,...

• 250 Artists Featured: West Coast creators showcase sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood and more along University Avenue
• Live Demos & Booths: Pacific...

UC San Diego Silicon Valley Club heads to Raimondi Park for Tritons Night as the Oakland Ballers face the Modesto Roadsters. Enjoy 15% off tickets via alumni link plus free Lucha Libre masks for the first 750 fans on Día de los Ballers night.