upcoming events
our take on events in the bay area.

Noe Valley Night Market
Monthly Night Market in Noe’s Town Square. Kids and Pets are welcome. Music, food, and more. A neighborhood favorite.

SF International Arts Festival
SFIAF 2025 FESTIVAL kicks off Friday, April 25, and runs through Sunday, May 11. Check the SFIAF website for a full listing of all events.

First Thursday at SF MoMA - May 2025
General admission is free to Bay Area residents, and tickets are available two weeks in advance. Surcharged exhibitions are not included and require separate paid tickets.

First Thursday Art Walk
The First Thursday Art Walk is a monthly self-guided walking tour of Downtown San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood and adjacent areas, during which time galleries, performance spaces, and other businesses hold their openings and other events which are open late to the public.

First Friday Castro Art Walk
The Castro Art Walk is a monthly event every First Friday that brings the artistic spirit of the Castro neighborhood in San Francisco to life. Check website for monthly events and participants.


Concentric Circles: Tracing the Radiance of Bay Area Figuration
Pamela Walsh Gallery is proud to present Concentric Circles: Tracing the Radiance of Bay Area Figuration, a major survey of works by the founding artists of the Bay Area Figurative Movement and those whose practices radiated outward from its transformative core.

Minnesota Street Project First Saturday - May 2025
Explore rotating gallery exhibitions the first Saturday of every month at Minnesota Street Projects. Check gallery listing for special events and openings.

MARIN OPEN STUDIOS - Weekend one
ICB Artists + Marin Open Studios
Open Studios (TWO Weekends): May 3-4 & May 10-11
11 AM–5 PM

First Sundays at OCMA
Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6.

Valencia Street Night Market
San Francisco to Launch Brand New Night Market on Valencia Street Starting May 8, 2025

Inner Sunset Flea Market
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 10th season on April 13th! Happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th–11th Ave.) into a lively marketplace filled with vintage and secondhand treasures, artists and makers, community organizations, and more.


Panel Talk - Concentric Circles: Tracing the Radiance of Bay Area Figuration
Pamela Walsh Gallery is proud to present Concentric Circles: Tracing the Radiance of Bay Area Figuration, a major survey of works by the founding artists of the Bay Area Figurative Movement and those whose practices radiated outward from its transformative core.

Alonzo King Lines Ballet
This season features a world premiere in collaboration with Ambrose Akinmusire and Alonzo King’s renowned work Scheherazade.


Cole Valley Nights - A Neighborhood Street Market
Come experience the vibrant blend of art, culture and spirit that Cole Valley has to offer. A Neighborhood Street Fair presented by the Cole Valley Merchants Association in collaboration with Sunset Mercantile, Civic Joy Fund, and Avenue Greenlight.

The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays
A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy, every third Saturday from April- November.

Noe Valley Night Market
A Kid and Pet-friendly event located in Noe’s Town Square. Enjoy live music and neighborhood bites from local vendors.

Fort Mason Night Market
This outdoor market transforms the historic FMCAC campus into a dynamic showcase of local artisans, cuisine, and entertainment. Running from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., this free public event combines the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier craft vendors with outstanding food offerings against a backdrop of stunning waterfront views.
East Bay Open Studios
East Bay Open Studios
SEE ART. TWO WEEKENDS. 150+ ARTISTS.
May 31 - June 1 & June 7 - 8, 2025
11am - 5pm
explore artists
(EBOS) is a free community event where artists across the East Bay open their studios to the public. Meet artists, find inspiration, support the arts, and celebrate our vibrant arts community.


First Sundays at OCMA
Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6.


First Thursday at SF MoMA - June 2025
General admission is free to Bay Area residents, and tickets are available two weeks in advance. Surcharged exhibitions are not included and require separate paid tickets.

Decommissioned - A Shipyard History Exhibit by Stacey Carter
Reception: Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
From the first and largest commercial drydock on the West Coast to a critical ship repaint and overhaul site for the Navy during wartime, DECOMMISSIONED traces the extraordinary yet often overlooked history of Hunters Point Shipyard.

First Thursday Art Walk
The First Thursday Art Walk is a monthly self-guided walking tour of Downtown San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood and adjacent areas, during which time galleries, performance spaces, and other businesses hold their openings and other events which are open late to the public.

First Friday Castro Art Walk
The Castro Art Walk is a monthly event every First Friday that brings the artistic spirit of the Castro neighborhood in San Francisco to life. Check website for monthly events and participants.

First Sunday at Asian Art Museum
Free First Sunday invites visitors to not only experience the world-renowned collections, but also to actively participate in group tours, cultural performances, and other community-based activities.

East Bay Open Studios
East Bay Open Studios is a self-guided art stroll that takes place over two weekends. 150+ ARTISTS.
May 31 - June 1 & June 7 - 8, 2025
11am - 5pm

West Coast Craft
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Minnesota Street Project First Saturday - June 2025
Explore rotating gallery exhibitions the first Saturday of every month at Minnesota Street Projects. Check gallery listing for special events and openings.

Cole Valley Nights - A Neighborhood Street Market
Come experience the vibrant blend of art, culture and spirit that Cole Valley has to offer. A Neighborhood Street Fair presented by the Cole Valley Merchants Association in collaboration with Sunset Mercantile, Civic Joy Fund, and Avenue Greenlight.

Valencia Street Night Market
San Francisco to Launch Brand New Night Market on Valencia Street Starting May 8, 2025

Inner Sunset Flea Market
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 10th season on April 13th! Happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th–11th Ave.) into a lively marketplace filled with vintage and secondhand treasures, artists and makers, community organizations, and more.

North Beach Festival
Join us for North Beach Festival 2025 from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, June 14th & Sunday, June 15th (Father’s Day weekend!) as we celebrate the vibrant and historic North Beach

North Beach Festival
Join us for North Beach Festival 2025 from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, June 14th & Sunday, June 15th (Father’s Day weekend!) as we celebrate the vibrant and historic North Beach

The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays
A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy, every third Saturday from April- November.

Fort Mason Night Market
This outdoor market transforms the historic FMCAC campus into a dynamic showcase of local artisans, cuisine, and entertainment. Running from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., this free public event combines the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier craft vendors with outstanding food offerings against a backdrop of stunning waterfront views.

Pride Week
San Francisco Pride Week 2025 will take place on June 28th and 29th, 2025, with the main celebration and parade happening in Civic Center Plaza and the surrounding streets. The theme for the 55th annual celebration is "Queer Joy is Resistance," as announced by San Francisco Pride.

First Thursday at SF MoMA - July 2025
General admission is free to Bay Area residents, and tickets are available two weeks in advance. Surcharged exhibitions are not included and require separate paid tickets.

First Thursday Art Walk
The First Thursday Art Walk is a monthly self-guided walking tour of Downtown San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood and adjacent areas, during which time galleries, performance spaces, and other businesses hold their openings and other events which are open late to the public.

First Sunday at Asian Art Museum
Free First Sunday invites visitors to not only experience the world-renowned collections, but also to actively participate in group tours, cultural performances, and other community-based activities.

Minnesota Street Project First Saturday - July 2025
Explore rotating gallery exhibitions the first Saturday of every month at Minnesota Street Projects. Check gallery listing for special events and openings.

First Sundays at OCMA
Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6.

Valencia Street Night Market
San Francisco to Launch Brand New Night Market on Valencia Street Starting May 8, 2025

Inner Sunset Flea Market
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 10th season on April 13th! Happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th–11th Ave.) into a lively marketplace filled with vintage and secondhand treasures, artists and makers, community organizations, and more.

The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays
A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy, every third Saturday from April- November.

First Friday Castro Art Walk
The Castro Art Walk is a monthly event every First Friday that brings the artistic spirit of the Castro neighborhood in San Francisco to life. Check website for monthly events and participants.

Minnesota Street Project First Saturday - August 2025
Explore rotating gallery exhibitions the first Saturday of every month at Minnesota Street Projects. Check gallery listing for special events and openings.

First Sundays at OCMA
Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6.

First Thursday at SF MoMA - August 2025
General admission is free to Bay Area residents, and tickets are available two weeks in advance. Surcharged exhibitions are not included and require separate paid tickets.

First Thursday Art Walk
The First Thursday Art Walk is a monthly self-guided walking tour of Downtown San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood and adjacent areas, during which time galleries, performance spaces, and other businesses hold their openings and other events which are open late to the public.

Inner Sunset Flea Market
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 10th season on April 13th! Happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th–11th Ave.) into a lively marketplace filled with vintage and secondhand treasures, artists and makers, community organizations, and more.

Valencia Street Night Market
San Francisco to Launch Brand New Night Market on Valencia Street Starting May 8, 2025

The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays
A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy, every third Saturday from April- November.

First Thursday at SF MoMA - September 2025
General admission is free to Bay Area residents, and tickets are available two weeks in advance. Surcharged exhibitions are not included and require separate paid tickets.

First Thursday Art Walk
The First Thursday Art Walk is a monthly self-guided walking tour of Downtown San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood and adjacent areas, during which time galleries, performance spaces, and other businesses hold their openings and other events which are open late to the public.

Fort Mason Night Market
This outdoor market transforms the historic FMCAC campus into a dynamic showcase of local artisans, cuisine, and entertainment. Running from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., this free public event combines the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier craft vendors with outstanding food offerings against a backdrop of stunning waterfront views.

First Friday Castro Art Walk
The Castro Art Walk is a monthly event every First Friday that brings the artistic spirit of the Castro neighborhood in San Francisco to life. Check website for monthly events and participants.

First Sunday at Asian Art Museum
Free First Sunday invites visitors to not only experience the world-renowned collections, but also to actively participate in group tours, cultural performances, and other community-based activities.

Minnesota Street Project First Saturday - Sept. 2025
Explore rotating gallery exhibitions the first Saturday of every month at Minnesota Street Projects. Check gallery listing for special events and openings.

First Sundays at OCMA
Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6.

Valencia Street Night Market
San Francisco to Launch Brand New Night Market on Valencia Street Starting May 8, 2025

Inner Sunset Flea Market
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 10th season on April 13th! Happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th–11th Ave.) into a lively marketplace filled with vintage and secondhand treasures, artists and makers, community organizations, and more.

The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays
A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy, every third Saturday from April- November.

First Thursday at SF MoMA - October 2025
General admission is free to Bay Area residents, and tickets are available two weeks in advance. Surcharged exhibitions are not included and require separate paid tickets.

First Thursday Art Walk
The First Thursday Art Walk is a monthly self-guided walking tour of Downtown San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood and adjacent areas, during which time galleries, performance spaces, and other businesses hold their openings and other events which are open late to the public.

First Friday Castro Art Walk
The Castro Art Walk is a monthly event every First Friday that brings the artistic spirit of the Castro neighborhood in San Francisco to life. Check website for monthly events and participants.

First Sunday at Asian Art Museum
Free First Sunday invites visitors to not only experience the world-renowned collections, but also to actively participate in group tours, cultural performances, and other community-based activities.

Minnesota Street Project First Saturday - Oct. 2025
Explore rotating gallery exhibitions the first Saturday of every month at Minnesota Street Projects. Check gallery listing for special events and openings.

First Sundays at OCMA
Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6.

Valencia Street Night Market
San Francisco to Launch Brand New Night Market on Valencia Street Starting May 8, 2025

Inner Sunset Flea Market
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 10th season on April 13th! Happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th–11th Ave.) into a lively marketplace filled with vintage and secondhand treasures, artists and makers, community organizations, and more.

Fort Mason Night Market
This outdoor market transforms the historic FMCAC campus into a dynamic showcase of local artisans, cuisine, and entertainment. Running from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., this free public event combines the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier craft vendors with outstanding food offerings against a backdrop of stunning waterfront views.

The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays
A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy, every third Saturday from April- November.

Shipyard Open Studios - FALL 2025
Get a firsthand look inside the working spaces of over 100 local artists and experience their creative process up close.

Shipyard Open Studios - Holiday Sale 2025
Get a firsthand look inside the working spaces of over 100 local artists and experience their creative process up close.

First Sunday at Asian Art Museum
Free First Sunday invites visitors to not only experience the world-renowned collections, but also to actively participate in group tours, cultural performances, and other community-based activities.

Minnesota Street Project First Saturday - Nov. 2025
Explore rotating gallery exhibitions the first Saturday of every month at Minnesota Street Projects. Check gallery listing for special events and openings.

First Sundays at OCMA
Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6.

First Thursday at SF MoMA - November 2025
General admission is free to Bay Area residents, and tickets are available two weeks in advance. Surcharged exhibitions are not included and require separate paid tickets.

First Thursday Art Walk
The First Thursday Art Walk is a monthly self-guided walking tour of Downtown San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood and adjacent areas, during which time galleries, performance spaces, and other businesses hold their openings and other events which are open late to the public.

First Friday Castro Art Walk
The Castro Art Walk is a monthly event every First Friday that brings the artistic spirit of the Castro neighborhood in San Francisco to life. Check website for monthly events and participants.

Inner Sunset Flea Market
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 10th season on April 13th! Happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th–11th Ave.) into a lively marketplace filled with vintage and secondhand treasures, artists and makers, community organizations, and more.

Valencia Street Night Market
San Francisco to Launch Brand New Night Market on Valencia Street Starting May 8, 2025

The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays
A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy, every third Saturday from April- November.

First Thursday at SF MoMA - December 2025
General admission is free to Bay Area residents, and tickets are available two weeks in advance. Surcharged exhibitions are not included and require separate paid tickets.

First Thursday Art Walk
The First Thursday Art Walk is a monthly self-guided walking tour of Downtown San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood and adjacent areas, during which time galleries, performance spaces, and other businesses hold their openings and other events which are open late to the public.

First Friday Castro Art Walk
The Castro Art Walk is a monthly event every First Friday that brings the artistic spirit of the Castro neighborhood in San Francisco to life. Check website for monthly events and participants.

First Sunday at Asian Art Museum
Free First Sunday invites visitors to not only experience the world-renowned collections, but also to actively participate in group tours, cultural performances, and other community-based activities.

Minnesota Street Project First Saturday - Dec. 2025
Explore rotating gallery exhibitions the first Saturday of every month at Minnesota Street Projects. Check gallery listing for special events and openings.

First Sundays at OCMA
Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6.

Valencia Street Night Market
San Francisco to Launch Brand New Night Market on Valencia Street Starting May 8, 2025

Fort Mason Night Market
This outdoor market transforms the historic FMCAC campus into a dynamic showcase of local artisans, cuisine, and entertainment. Running from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., this free public event combines the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier craft vendors with outstanding food offerings against a backdrop of stunning waterfront views.

Shipyard Open Studios - Spring 2025
Get a firsthand look inside the working spaces of over 100 local artists and experience their creative process up close.

Startup Art Fair
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Fort Mason Night Market
This outdoor market transforms the historic FMCAC campus into a dynamic showcase of local artisans, cuisine, and entertainment. Running from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., this free public event combines the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier craft vendors with outstanding food offerings against a backdrop of stunning waterfront views.

2025 SFFILM Festival Program
The 68th San Francisco International Film Festival runs April 17–27, 2025.

SF Art fair
Visit the San Francisco Art Fair, a 4-day event committed to the thriving arts ecosystem that defines the Bay Area.