Bay Area Event Watch

Diverse Bay Area summer music lineup spans free shows to splurges, with new Total Accord Fest spotlighting indie locals:

• Free Stern Grove (June...

San Jose's 2026 festival season amps up late May with practical upgrades like new ordering systems and expanded programming.

• SJMADE Fest May 30-31...

Recurring community meditations in Berkeley:

• 10:00 AM Sunday Morning Meditation (Online)
• 7:00 PM Sunday Sangha with Will Kabat-Zinn
• 7:00 PM Sadhana of Mahamudra
  Join for mindful connection!

Catch the family-friendly Venardos Circus at Sunvalley Shopping Center in Pleasant Hill.

• Animal-free Broadway-style show: 90-minute spectacle with...

This Weekend's Key Gatherings

• ⚡ Bay to Breakers Footrace: Tens of thousands will participate in the 7.5-mile footrace through San Francisco this...

Free family fun returns to Presidio Tunnel Tops & Main Post May-Sept 2026!

• New soccer festival: Family games & activities, Sat June 13
• Dance...

• Whitney Marston Pierce joins Book Society's SF pop-up for Pretend to Be Fancy evening
• Date & Time: May 28, 2026 at 6:00PM
• Ideal Bay Area literary gathering – mark your calendars!

Catch BACDS weekly dances every Wednesday at Christ Church East Bay, 2138 Cedar St.

• Contra (1st/3rd/5th Wed): 8pm-10:30pm
• English (2nd/4th Wed): 7:45pm-10pm

Perfect for community fun—join in!

South Bay families rejoice: Disney's Beauty and the Beast musical hits Broadway San Jose Sept 8-13, 2026.

• Venue: Broadway San Jose
• Tickets/info: broadwaysanjose.com
  Plan your family outing now!

Bay Area fans, preview the loudest WNBA intro for Golden State Valkyries 2026 games at Ballhalla, Chase Center!

Key fan experience highlights from...

All paces welcome at Berkeley Road Runner Sports' Global Running Day community Run/Walk – chase a 5K PR or enjoy the 1-mile walk!

Mark your calendars for the Pleasant Hill Art, Wine & Music Festival, May 16-17 in Downtown Pleasant Hill—now bigger with 45,000+ attendees...

Epic SF tradition returns May 17! Join tens of thousands for the 12k (7.45-mile) race with costumes and street parties.

• Route: Starts 8am at...

South Bay soccer fans rejoice: The San Jose Earthquakes are sponsoring the Bay Area's largest fan zone at San Pedro Square, broadcasting all 104...

Dive into San Leandro downtown fun with live music, scavenger hunt, food, and a Maker's Market featuring handmade goods and art from around the Bay Area! Perfect community gathering ahead.

North Bay education milestone just in time for Mother's Day:

• WSCUHSD approves tentative contract, becoming Sonoma County's first district with 15...

This Weekend's Markets

• 🔥 WAVES Vintage Market: A popular vintage market with over 100 vendors will take over Fort Mason Center's Gateway...

SF's free outdoor summer scene ramps up with global stars and local talent dominating 2026 lineups.

• Yerba Buena Gardens Festival: Free music,...

Beloved Oakland First Fridays hangs in balance:

• Sponsors exit over crime stigma from incidents hours after events, like car crash injuring 7 near...

One-day vintage event with over 100 vendors selling clothing, jewelry, accessories, and vintage-inspired pieces.

• When/Where: Gateway Pavilion, Fort...