upcoming events
our take on events in the bay area.

...before you become forest again...
Morgann Trumbull Projects is proud to announce our inaugural exhibition, …before you become forest again…, a pop-up presentation featuring work by Conrad Guevara, Nathan Lynch, Anna Kunz, and Karla Wozniak.

Castro Night Market Pride Edition
Always a great event but this month is all about PRIDE with special performances, including the iconic Lady Bunny. This one is not to be missed!

Imagined Spaces
analog.gallery.sf is proud to present what we see as pioneering work in photography: two artists explore imagined and fabricated landscapes to investigate values attached to the ‘real’, and to the imagined.

Yelkaram Performance: Weaving the Ancestral Body
Yelkaram is a dance and video-mapping performance that focuses on Honduran Lenca indigenous rituals about weaving traditions and nature protection reinterpreted by a group of artists with Honduran heritage.

The Bronx Revolution and the Birth of Hip Hop
Presented by Zaccho Dance Theatre and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, The Bronx Revolution and the Birth of Hip Hop is an electrifying stage performance that brings the origins of Hip Hop to life through a fusion of dance, storytelling, visual arts and live DJing.

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.

RBG at 50: Photo & Video
In honor of our 50th anniversary, Rena Bransten Gallery is pleased to present the second in a series of exhibitions celebrating the Gallery’s history and early roots, this time highlighting photography and video art.

Glen Park Night Market
NEW for 2025! Glen Park Night Market – Kicks off June 21, 2025 at Kern/Diamond, 4-8:30p. Full details coming soon!

Pride and Expression
This free gathering invites all ages to explore the power of queer literature, art, and conversation.

UNAPOLOGETICALLY QUEER
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts & Photo Center Annual Art + Pride Exhibition, Curated by: Nicola Bosco-Alvarez

San Francisco’s Third Annual Juneteenth Parade on Market Street
Block Parties, vibrant exhibitions, dynamic performances & the beauty of cultural exchange @ the Juneteenth SF Parade 2025.

Mendings & Marvels: CURATORIAL TOUR AND IN-PERSON ARTIST TALK
Mendings & Marvels' theme not only centers around the reuse/repurposing of materials and the reimagining of older artwork, but also includes themes around mending — whether literal, spiritual, or reacting to the present moment.

The Story of Queer Modernism
Join Lost Art Salon for their next ArtTalk covering the artists who defined queer identity and aesthetic throughout the early and mid 20th century. From Jean Cocteau and Paul Cadmus to Romaine Brooks, Beauford Delaney, Tamara de Lempicka, David Hockney, and Keith Haring, these visionaries expressed their queer identities both openly and subtly, creating boundary-pushing works that continue to shape art and culture today.

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.

Borrowed
Borrowed is a site-specific dance and immersive experience reflecting on the ties between environmental exploitation and the displacement of Black communities.

Borrowed
Borrowed is a site-specific dance and immersive experience reflecting on the ties between environmental exploitation and the displacement of Black communities.

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.

SF Art Book Fair 2025
For a third year in a row, Minnesota Street Project Foundation is thrilled to present the San Francisco Art Book Fair (SFABF).

Valencia Street Night Market
San Francisco to Launch Brand New Night Market on Valencia Street

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.

Glen Park Night Market
Glen Park Night Market at Kern/Diamond, 4-8:30p: live music, artist makers, local shops and more

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.

Our Commons Are Free, A Project by Ben Kinmont
Fort Mason Art presents Our commons are free, a project by artist Ben Kinmont exploring the rich history and lasting influence of the San Francisco Diggers – the radical community actors who emerged within the countercultural movement of the 1960s

Valencia Street Night Market
San Francisco to Launch Brand New Night Market on Valencia Street

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.

Glen Park Night Market
Glen Park Night Market at Kern/Diamond, 4-8:30p: live music, artist makers, local shops and more

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

Black Gold: Stories Untold
Co-produced with the Museum of the African Diaspora. Black Gold: Stories Untold invites 17 contemporary artists and collectives to reflect on the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans who lived in California from the Gold Rush to the Reconstruction period following the Civil War (c. 1849–1877).

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.

Clement Street Artwalk
The Clement Street Artwalk returns on a quarterly schedule in 2025. Enjoy local art, crafts, music and more.

ArtSpan ArtLaunch: Opening Party
Celebrate the abundant creativity of the SF Bay Area & kick-off our SF Open Studios season with the ArtSpan community within the SF Open Studios Exhibition.

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.

SF Open Studios Exhibition
The SFOS Exhibition is a great way to preview the upcoming Open Studio events and participating artists.

Glen Park Night Market
Glen Park Night Market at Kern/Diamond, 4-8:30p: live music, artist makers, local shops and more

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.

Art for AIDS
The UCSF Alliance Health Project will host the 29th annual Art for AIDS auction on Saturday, Oct. 4. 2025! Check back for details

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.

Art Tasting & AMPLIFY Awards
As part of the SF Open Studios Exhibition, ArtSpan invites prominent Bay Area arts and culture luminaries to each select one artwork to receive their AMPLIFY: Juror's Choice Award. Come and celebrate!

Valencia Street Night Market
San Francisco to Launch Brand New Night Market on Valencia Street

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.

LIT CRAWL SAN FRANCISCO
One of the most anticipated literary nights of the year, San Francisco's Lit Crawl is a massive, one-night literary pub crawl through San Francisco's Mission District that caps off our annual Litquake Festival. Lit Crawl SF brings together 250+ authors and close to 5,000 fans for the world’s largest free pop-up literary event.

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.

Clement Street Artwalk
The Clement Street Artwalk returns on a quarterly schedule in 2025. Enjoy local art, crafts, music and more.

FOG Design + Art Fair
A platform for contemporary design and art that shifts, morphs, and reveals itself through multiple forms and dimensions.

Clement Street Artwalk
The Clement Street Artwalk returns on a quarterly schedule in 2025. Enjoy local art, crafts, music and more.

Delicious: Art Inspired by Food + Drink
Studio Art Gallery presents Delicious, their 20th annual show of art inspired by food & drink. With work from over 140 artists in a variety of mediums.

Mendings & Marvels
Mendings & Marvels' theme not only centers around the reuse/repurposing of materials and the reimagining of older artwork, but also includes themes around mending — whether literal, spiritual, or reacting to the present moment.

Shepard Fairey, “Fractured”
Harman Projects and Toyroom Gallery are pleased to present FRACTURED, a solo exhibition by Shepard Fairey.
Join us this Summer inside San Francisco's Minnesota Street Project as we present an eclectic survey of works spanning the legendary artist's storied career.

Queer Conscience
The Image Flow is proud to present Queer Conscience 2025, our 3rd Annual juried exhibition focused on providing a platform for all LGBTQIA2+ artists exploring the photographic medium.

A Conversation on Queerness and Sustainability in Art
Join Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Program alumni Craig Calderwood, Cybelle Lyle, and Ramekon O’Arwisters, in conversation with moderator Terry Berlier, as they highlight practices that center reclamation, resistance, and queer imagination inspired by exhibiting artist Leilah Babirye’s use of discarded materials.

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

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.

Small Plates Publication Party 2025
Every year, SFCB selects two to three artists to create a special edition of artists' books — each just 4 x 4 inches and limited to 100 copies.

Aine Nakamura: hands on tape
Join us this Friday for the opening of 𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓼 𝓸𝓷 𝓽𝓪𝓹𝓮, the culmination of a year-long research project by artist Aine Nakamura. Opening from 6-9 with a performance at 7pm.

Rebecca Camacho Presents: Performance: Marusya Madubuko and Babatunji Johnson in Celeste
Babatunji Johnson and Marusya Madubuko, company dancers with Alonzo King LINES Ballet, will perform an improvisational duet within Celeste's site responsive gallery installation.

AUTHOR TALK | Black. Fat. Femme.
Join the GLBT Historical Society for an evening with author Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins discussing their new book, Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and How to Love Yourself, a celebration of queer voices in the media and beyond.

Gathering & ... Artists’ reception and happy hour
Traywick Contemporary is pleased to introduce our new group show, "Gathering & ...," featuring new work by the gallery's artists. Meet the artists and view the show at this Happy Hour event.

Valencia Street Night Market
San Francisco to Launch Brand New Night Market on Valencia Street

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.

Alexis Madrigal In Conversation With Davia Nelson
Award-winning journalist Alexis Madrigal and Davia Nelson of NPR’s The Kitchen Sisters, examine the “vast, powerful, opaque cultural structure” of “The Pacific Circuit,” the web of ports and trade routes crisscrossing the Pacific that have profoundly shaped cultural exchange and historical trajectories in California and beyond — from Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture’s very own port of embarkation to the Port of Oakland, CA.

Head West Marketplace
A neighborhood favorite! Stroll through the charming Hayes Valley neighborhood and enjoy local merchants, art, and handcrafted goods. Pet and kid-friendly.

Martin Macado: Fine Dine the Demons Artist Q&A with Ted Barrow
Join Artist, Martin Macado, in conversation with Art Historian, Ted Barrow. The conversation will focus on Martin’s solo show “Fine Dine The Demons” currently on view at Eleanor Harwood Gallery.

Contemporary Symbolism
Contemporary Symbolism opens a space for inquiry. A space where tradition might speak alongside new visions; where cultural myths, personal icons, and unexpected juxtapositions coexist.

Steps to Wisdom Unveiling + Block Party
Unveiling and Celebration of Public Art Installation by Artist, Phillip Hua

SquareCylinder Relaunch Celebration
Square Cylinder Relaunch Celebration. Enjoy a keynote from Matt Gonzales, Panel Discussion, and strolling events at MSP.

Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California
Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California traces the flow and flourishing of quilts in the context of the Second Great Migration from 1940 to 1970.

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.

Regional Conversations
Titled “Creative Futures: Advancing Arts, Culture & Community,” this conversation will respond to the urgent challenges facing San Francisco’s creative sector and calls for bold, collective action to shape a more equitable and sustainable future.

West Coast Craft
West Coast Craft features 275+ of the best artists and designer craftspeople working now in the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. 2 Day, Indoor Event.

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

Juneteenth on the Waterfront
Celebrate local Black-owned businesses at the 5th annual Juneteenth on the Waterfront on Saturday, June 7.

TO BE SEEN
Jonathan Carver Moore is pleased to present To Been Seen, a group exhibition with all Black queer artists opening the month of Pride. The show will be on view June 5, 2025 to August 16, 2025 with an opening reception on Friday, June 6.

Black Gold: Stories Untold
Opening this summer at Fort Point, FOR-SITE’s highly anticipated exhibition Black Gold: Stories Untold invites 17 contemporary artists and collectives to reflect on the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans who lived in California from the Gold Rush to the Reconstruction period following the Civil War (c. 1849–1877).

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.