upcoming events

our take on events in the bay area.

Every(body) Is Enough
Jul
25

Every(body) Is Enough

loom + ten—”Every(body) Is Enough”, a solo exhibition from Jun Yang. Through figurative painting, soft sculpture, and ceramics, Yang explores embodiment, belonging, and radical self-acceptance.

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It k*lled the p*ssy
Aug
2

It k*lled the p*ssy

Anglim/Trimble is pleased to present “It k*lled the p*ssy,” a group exhibition of paintings, drawings and photography responding to the United States government’s current crusade on freedom of speech, gender variance and reproductive rights.⁠

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First Sundays at OCMA
Aug
3

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.

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First Thursday Art Walk
Aug
7

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.

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Inner Sunset Flea Market
Aug
9

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.

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Our Commons Are Free, A Project by Ben Kinmont
Aug
10

Our Commons Are Free, A Project by Ben Kinmont

  • The Store House, Landmark Building D (across from FLAX) (map)
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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

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The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays
Aug
16

The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays

  • 37th Avenue between Ortega & Quintara San Francisco, CA, 94116 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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DIASPORADICA
Aug
22

DIASPORADICA

  • Fort Mason Center for the Arts - Festival Pavilion (map)
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Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC or Fort Mason) presents the late-summer world premiere of DIASPORADICA, a three-hour immersive performance by experimental collective RUPTURE, running from August 22 to 30, 2025 at the Pier 3 Festival Pavilion

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First Thursday Art Walk
Sep
4

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.

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Fort Mason Night Market
Sep
5

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.

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First Sundays at OCMA
Sep
7

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.

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Black Gold: Stories Untold
Sep
13

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).

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Inner Sunset Flea Market
Sep
13

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.

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The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays
Sep
20

The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays

  • 37th Avenue between Ortega & Quintara San Francisco, CA, 94116 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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First Thursday Art Walk
Oct
2

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.

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First Sundays at OCMA
Oct
5

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.

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Art Tasting & AMPLIFY Awards
Oct
8

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!

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Inner Sunset Flea Market
Oct
11

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.

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Fort Mason Night Market
Oct
17

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.

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The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays
Oct
18

The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays

  • 37th Avenue between Ortega & Quintara San Francisco, CA, 94116 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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LIT CRAWL SAN FRANCISCO
Oct
26

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.

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First Sundays at OCMA
Nov
2

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.

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First Thursday Art Walk
Nov
6

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.

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Inner Sunset Flea Market
Nov
8

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.

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The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays
Nov
15

The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays

  • 37th Avenue between Ortega & Quintara San Francisco, CA, 94116 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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First Thursday Art Walk
Dec
4

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.

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First Sundays at OCMA
Dec
7

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.

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Fort Mason Night Market
Dec
12

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.

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The Art of Clouds
Jul
19

The Art of Clouds

From fleeting formations to dramatic skies, clouds take center stage in The Art of Clouds, a group exhibition featuring photography, painting, mixed media, and installation by a dynamic range of Bay Area artists.

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Traces: Painting by Hannah Franco
Jul
19

Traces: Painting by Hannah Franco

TRACES is an exploration of where we place our attention and how that attention is valued. Descended from the visual narrative of women's craft and quilting, my visual language exposes the ways societal pressures change our forms and shape our lives over generations. 

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The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays
Jul
19

The Sunset District's Secondhand Saturdays

  • 37th Avenue between Ortega & Quintara San Francisco, CA, 94116 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Fort Mason Night Market
Jul
18

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.

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Care/Stamina by Hope Mohr Dance
Jul
17

Care/Stamina by Hope Mohr Dance

Directed by Hope Mohr and hosted by BOXBLUR at Catharine Clark Gallery with dancers Karla Quintero and Melissa Lewis Wong. Sound artist Zachary James Watkins. Followed by an artist talk with Arleene Correa Valencia in conversation with Favianna Rodriguez.

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Michael Reafsnyder SUMMER JAM Opening Reception
Jul
12

Michael Reafsnyder SUMMER JAM Opening Reception

Scott Richards Contemporary Art is delighted to present Michael Reafsnyder in his first San Francisco solo exhibition: SUMMER JAM. Celebrated for his energetic, tactile approach to abstraction, the acclaimed Southern California artist brings his signature energy to this vibrant summer showcase of gestural paintings. The exhibition opens with a reception for the artist on Saturday, July 12 from 4 – 6 pm and continues through August 30th. 

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Open Studios at 1240 MINNESOTA STREET
Jul
12

Open Studios at 1240 MINNESOTA STREET

Minnesota Street Project Foundation invites you to visit the Artists Studios at 1240 Minnesota Street. Gain insight into the support that this long running program continues to provide for the Bay Area, and connect with the career artists working year-round behind closed doors. 

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Inner Sunset Flea Market
Jul
12

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.

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BRIDGE STUDIO COLLECTIVE
Jul
11

BRIDGE STUDIO COLLECTIVE

The Bridge Studio Collective is an eclectic group of artists working across a variety of disciplines. The collective is composed of painters, illustrators, paper sculptors, textile artists, and stylist/ designers; each member has developed a distinctive style and mastery of their craft.

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Komorebi
Jul
10

Komorebi

Creativity Explored is honored to present Komorebi, a Japanese word without direct English translation, which captures the quiet beauty of sunlight filtering through leaves - a fleeting moment where light and shadow meet.

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