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Saturday, June 13
Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival 2026 (SF)
The Bay Area’s most delicious celebration of the humble soybean is back — with food, art, music and a dancing tofu mascot.
Every June, San Francisco’s Japantown becomes the soybean capital of the West Coast — and the place where soy meets joy. The Northern California ...
Cheese Plus 21st Anniversary Artisan Food Festival (SF)
Welcome to the Cheese Plus 21st Anniversary Artisan Food Festival Block Party! Join us at Cheese Plus for a day filled with delicious food, fun activities, and great company. Indulge in a variety of artisan cheese, charcuterie and other gourmet treats from the Bay Area’s ...
SF’s Free “Arts.Co.Lab” Community Arts Market at Ferry Plaza (June 11-14)
The Community Arts Market at Ferry Building Terminal Plaza is a free, multi-day public event produced by Arts.Co.Lab, featuring art and activities as part of the World Cup Cultural Series. The market is open June 11-14, with special Sunday hours, and brings together local artists ...
East Bay Open Studios (June 13-14)
See real local art this June! East Bay Open Studios returns for two free weekends with over 180 artists opening their studios across Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. Kick things off at our free Opening Party & Exhibition at Orchard Galleries on May 30th (11am–5pm). Then ...
SF’s 2026 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, Block Party & Free Carnival Rides (Fillmore)
Get ready for California’s largest Juneteenth celebration featuring live music, a brand new kids zone, fashion show and much more to be announced.
Get ready for Juneteenth in San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District. The Freedom Celebration will span 8 city blocks featuring dozens of retail and ...
SF’s “OminoDay” Free World Music Festival 2026
OMINODAY World Music Festival has been a consistent space to provide a cultural and artistic haven for our community, our families and our youth. Inspired by the life and vision of Andrew “DJ Domino” Ele, OMINODAY celebrates his loving legacy as
a youth advocate, community ...
Ocean Beach Protest + Huge Human Banner for Epstein Files (SF)
Join us for the next Human Banner at Ocean Beach. Meet at Stairwell 17 across from the Beach Chalet by 11:30 am for filming at noon. The theme is Trump and the Epstein Files.
President Trump’s daily flood of texts and tweets and his launching of ...
Free World Cup Outdoor Fútbol Party in Spanish (Presidio)
Come out to the Main Parade Lawn for a FREE public screening of the FIFA World Cup 26™ matches between Qatar and Switzerland as well as Brazil and Morocco in the Presidio on Saturday June 13. Also enjoy fun soccer themed games, performances, Dj Music, ...
SF’s “I Hate Records” 1st Anniversary Punk Party (Lower Haight)
Celebrate the first anniversary of I Hate Records in the Lower Haight with a sale on all inventory, live punk performances by False Flag and Surprise Privilege, and the chance to purchase False Flag’s new ‘Art School’ vinyl on release day. The event features snacks, ...
Live On Larkin: Pride Celebration + Block Party (SF)
Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street – returns on June 13!
Check out live music, performances, free activities and games, vendors, and more!
Come out and celebrate PRIDE in the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco’s most vibrant cultural crossroads, ...
Frida Kahlo’s Birthday Tianguis: Outdoor Market & Community Festival (Berkeley)
BIPOC Vendors • Live Music • Food • Arts • Crafts • Activities • Performances and more!
Join us as we transform our street into a vibrant tianguis* (open-air market) and community festival filled with local BIPOC vendors, artists, and neighbors!
Find unique, handmade, and hard-to-find gifts – from art prints and custom clothing to jewelry, herbal products, and traditional ...
Bay Area Carnivorous Plant Festival 2026
Carnivorous Plant Festival – A One-of-a-Kind Bay Area Event for Families and Children of All Ages
Rows of tables. Thousands of carnivorous plants. One unforgettable day.
Join the Bay Area Carnivorous Plant Society for the largest carnivorous plant festival in the country—and the only one of its ...
African “Unity Fest” at Chochenyo Park (Alameda)
Celebrating Arts & Culture of Africa and Beyond!
Celebrate the vibrant cultures and performing arts traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora in a free, family-friendly festival at Chochenyo Park.
Explore a kaleidoscopic array of music, dance, drumming, hands-on arts activities, food and more! Enjoy youth activities ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday
Queer Hip-Hop Summer Street Party w/ Pie Eating + Cherry Stem Contests (SF)
Live on Larkin hosts a free, all-ages sapphic summer street party in San Francisco’s Tenderloin, featuring line dancing lessons, a pie-eating contest, cherry stem challenge, go-go dancers, queer hip-hop performances, and DJ sets. Prizes include Jolene’s UHAUL Pride Weekend passes. Open to all ages.
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Back to Baysics 2026: Free Dirtybird Concert (Embarcadero Plaza)
Dirtybird Records brings its third annual ‘Back to Baysics’ free outdoor concert to Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco on June 13, 2026. The event features live performances by Justin Jay, J.Phlip, Kevin Knapp, and Mat.Joe, as part of a downtown free concert series presented with ...
Dax Lee’s Chili Cook Off a Snow Park (Oakland)
What started as a pot of chili and an open invitation inside Dax Lee’s Barbershop has grown into one of Oakland’s most anticipated annual events.
Every June, 800+ neighbors, food lovers, and local legends show up to watch some of the East Bay’s best chefs compete ...
Back to Baysics: Free Dirtybird Outdoor DJ Summer Bash (SF)
The birds return for the third Back To BAYsics 🪩
We’re bringing the party home to the SF Embarcadero for a FREE day party. DJs, sunshine, bay views and that unmistakable Dirtybird energy.
No tickets, no excuses. Pull up for the free party of the summer.
Snow Park’s “Fierce Fat Flea Market” Pop-Up w/ Chili Tasting (Oakland)
The Fierce Fat Flea Market returns as an outdoor pop-up during Dax Lee’s Chili Cookoff at Snow Park in Oakland. Shop from 30+ vendors offering plus size clothing, accessories, art, and more, and participate in a communal clothing swap for sizes 2X and up. Chili ...
No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics Free Community Screening
In the award-winning documentary film NO STRAIGHT LINES, five queer comic book artists journey from the underground comix scene to the mainstream. A mash-up of art, comedy, and history, that’s sure to make you laugh and think, it tells the remarkable stories of five scrappy ...
SF Giants “Dusty Baker” Live: Baseball Memoir Talk w/ Jon Miller (Ferry Building)
Dusty Baker, the legendary player and manager reflects on his extraordinary career, sharing invaluable lessons on perseverance, leadership, and living a meaningful life both on and off the field. Crossroads will bring readers into the mind of one of baseball’s mavericks: a curious, inquisitive thinker whose deep ...
MR Summer Soccer Watch Party – BRA v. MAR
Join fellow soccer fans in China Basin Park in Mission Rock for a live waterfront watch party. Take in the game against the iconic backdrop of the Bay Bridge and Oracle Park, and explore Mission Rock’s restaurants and retailers for food and beverages throughout the ...
“For the People” Art Market & Dance Party (Oakland)
For the People Art Market returns to Understory in Oakland on June 13 for a Pride-themed day party featuring queer art vendors, food, drinks, cocktails, and DJs. Hosted by the Understory Worker Collective, this event is wheelchair accessible and open to the community.
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Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra 60th Anniversary Concert
BCCO celebrates its 60th anniversary by commissioning the Terezin Requiem by Michael Schachter. To honor the concentration camp prisoners of Terezin, who in the face of unimaginable darkness, affirmed their essential humanity through music and the arts. The concert is rounded out with the Haydn ...
Oakland Short Film Festival
The 7th edition of the Oakland Short Film Festival invites you to experience the world through a radically different lens. Spanning two distinctive screening programs, our 2026 selection brings together 9 short films from 8 countries – bridging independent voices from Europe, Asia, South America, ...
Free Pride Variety Show: Comedy, Music (SF)
Kick off Pride Month with a night that celebrates bold voices, big laughs, and unforgettable performances.
Lit, Laugh, Lyric: Pride Edition brings together LGBTQIA+ writers, comedians, and musicians for an electrifying variety show where storytelling, stand-up, and live music collide.
Expect moments that make you laugh out ...
Sunday, June 14
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th-11th Ave.) into a lively ...Monthly
Nile Afternoons: Sudanese Brunch & Culture (SF)
Join us for a Sunday afternoon celebrating Sudanese food, music, and culture at Z Zoul, the Bay Area’s only Sudanese restaurant.
Enjoy a family-style brunch featuring traditional Sudanese dishes, desserts, and drinks while experiencing live music and dance performances in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re ...
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll ...
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Flag Day 2026
Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...
