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SOOPERBLOOM @ 201 Jackson
SOOPERBLOOM unfurls between glass and concrete — flowers, art, and design rooted in resilience.

It’s Free Because It’s Yours
In tandem with its current exhibition, Our commons are free, a project by Ben Kinmont, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC) presents a dynamic conversation with actor Peter Coyote and artist Ben Kinmont, commemorating the San Francisco Diggers, a leading force in the 1960s San Francisco counterculture.

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.

As Above So Below
As Above, So Below, features work by two artists: Barbara Boissevain and Charlotta Hauksdóttir debuting new work based on Icelandic landscape at a time when effects of climate change are undeniably present.

Joel Daniel Phillips: A Compelling Narrative
Joel Daniel Phillips's exhibition, A Compelling Narrative, continues his research into the Library of Congress’s photographic archives from the 1930s, created during the New Deal by the Farm Security Administration (FSA). His

Gil Batle’s Almost Sanctuary
Gil Batle’s Almost Sanctuary is the artist’s debut exhibition in the gallery’s main space, following several presentations in EXiT, the gallery’s art book store.

Bay Area Then
With its iconoclastic spirit and deep commitment to community, this exhibition asks us to find power in creative persistence even during challenging times.

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.

IF THESE EYES COULD TALK
EBPCO’s next exhibition: IF THESE EYES COULD TALK, opening at Oakland Photo Workshop, curated by Najee Tobin.

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.


STATE OF THE UNION
STATE OF THE UNION is a dystopian show with a touch of humor. (Because, yes, if we don’t find some type of humor in this ultimately absurd moment, we’ll all spiral into a black hole the size of Texas.)

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.

Extinction Stories
Harman Projects is pleased to announce Extinction Stories, an exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist Scott Listfield.

Contrasts
Harman Projects is pleased to announce Contrasts, an exhibition by Toronto-based artist Chris Austin.

Casual Time
Altman Siegel is proud to present Casual Time, an exhibition featuring Rodolfo Abularach, Xiaochi Dong, Victoria Gitman, Kim Tschang-Yeul, and Alexandre Zhu.

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.

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.

Summer Day at ICA SF
Enjoy curatorial-led exhibition tours, a clothing swap, and more at this Summer celebration at ICA SF.



First Thursday at SF MoMA
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.

Chinatown Night Market
The vibrant spirit of the community will beat once more as @bechinatown , a community-based nonprofit, unveils the revival of its cherished monthly night market.

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.

Beyond Representation
Through the creative interplay of line, shape, color, and form, this dynamic exhibition celebrates the power of abstraction to evoke emotion, provoke thought, and inspire personal interpretation.

DIALOGUES: ABI JOY SAMUEL & ZACHARY OLDENKAMP
We’re excited to launch the first of our Dialogues series, a conversation in images between Abi Joy Samuel and Zachary Oldenkamp. Samuel, with her English-Jewish roots, brings tenderness sharpened by history; Oldenkamp, from San Francisco, draws like someone sifting through the half-light of memory.

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

Heart of Richmond Night Market
This engaging and entertaining event in the Central Richmond District celebrates the depth of our local business community. There is something for all ages, locals and visitors alike.

DIASPORADICA
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



First Thursday at SF MoMA
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.

Of Water, Dust, and Light - new work by Danae Mattes
Dolby Chadwick Gallery is thrilled to present Of Water, Dust, and Light, an exhibition of new work by Danae Mattes.

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

Chinatown Night Market
The vibrant spirit of the community will beat once more as @bechinatown , a community-based nonprofit, unveils the revival of its cherished monthly night market.

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

Heart of Richmond Night Market
This engaging and entertaining event in the Central Richmond District celebrates the depth of our local business community. There is something for all ages, locals and visitors alike.

PERSPECTIVE / SF: The Artists of 1890 Bryant Street Studios
Formerly a mayo factory, now a creative mecca — 1890 Bryant is home to 100+ artists who define the SF art scene. This is the first time their work is being shown together outside their studios.

ARTISTS AT WORK: OPEN STUDIOS AT ICB/ART
60+ ICB artists will be working in their studios. It is a great opportunity to learn the art making process in a relaxed studio setting, engage with the artists and learn the story behind the art and maybe even buy some work.

First Thursday at SF MoMA
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.

Ann Gale
Dolby Chadwick Gallery is delighted to announce an exhibition of recent work by Ann Gale, on view from October 2–November 1, 2025.

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

Chinatown Night Market
The vibrant spirit of the community will beat once more as @bechinatown , a community-based nonprofit, unveils the revival of its cherished monthly night market.

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
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.

AN EVENING WITH ANNIE LEIBOVITZ: ON HER NEW BOOK, WOMEN
In this exclusive San Francisco event, celebrated photographer and Library of Congress "Living Legend" Annie Leibovitz shares the stories behind the images in her iconic Women series.

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

ARTISTS AT WORK: OPEN STUDIOS AT ICB/ART preview
This is our biggest event of the year, where 75+ artists throw their doors open all weekend and invite visitors to wander through, meet the artists and get inspired.

Chinatown Night Market
The vibrant spirit of the community will beat once more as @bechinatown , a community-based nonprofit, unveils the revival of its cherished monthly night market.

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.

ARTISTS AT WORK: OPEN STUDIOS AT ICB/ART preview
This is our biggest event of the year, where 75+ artists throw their doors open all weekend and invite visitors to wander through, meet the artists and get inspired.


First Thursday at SF MoMA
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.

SOOPERBLOOM @100 California
SOOPERBLOOM unfurls between glass and concrete — flowers, art, and design rooted in resilience.

Cocteau to Haring: Queer art of the 20th century
Lost Art Co-Owner, Rob Delamater, will present an evening of art and history focused on the Queer Artists of the 20th Century.

Flock
Flock is a group show featuring work inspired by birds and other winged creatures.

INFINITE EXCHANGE
Kearny Street Workshop presents INFINITE EXCHANGE, an exhibition by the AVA (APA Visual Artists) Lab 2025 cohort.

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.

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

Heart of Richmond Night Market
This engaging and entertaining event in the Central Richmond District celebrates the depth of our local business community. There is something for all ages, locals and visitors alike.

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.

To Be Seen: In Conversation with April Bey + Ramekon O’Arwisters
Join artists April Bey and Ramekon O’Arwisters for an engaging artist talk at Jonathan Carver Moore in celebration of the group exhibition To Be Seen.

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.

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.

Supersonic Modern: Michael Murphy 2015-2025
Inspired by architecture, built and imaged, Michael reimagines the built landscape

San Francisco Art Book Fair x KUSF Rock'N'Swap
Minnesota Street Project Foundation and Noise Pop present the first-ever SFABF x KUSF Rock‘N’Swap. Comb through vinyl records and music merchandise from over 40 vendors from all over California.

Tucker Nichols, Mostly Everything
Gallery 16 will host an exhibit of new and older works in conjunction with the release of his new book published by McSweeney's.

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.

An Afternoon of Art Talks
Join the artists, curators, and galleries at 473 25th Street in Oakland for an afternoon of art talks and exhibitions.

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.

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

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.

Americana Landscape
Please join us July 11th at Parts Peculiar as Americana Landscape, curated by Victor Saucedo, opens in San Francisco.

Chinatown Night Market
The vibrant spirit of the community will beat once more as @bechinatown , a community-based nonprofit, unveils the revival of its cherished monthly night market.

In the Heat of It
Pamela Walsh Gallery is pleased to present In the Heat of It, a group exhibition celebrating the summer season with bold color, expressive energy, and fresh perspectives.

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.

Stir: a reading series at Cafe Suspiro
South of Market’s neighborhood cultural revival continues with STIR — a new reading series launching on July 10 at the coffee shop/bookstore/record shop Cafe Suspiro and Arc Gallery at 1246 Folsom Street in San Francisco.

Shimmering Tale, Recent work by Chris Cosnowski
Dolby Chadwick Gallery is delighted to announce Shimmering Tale, an exhibition of recent work by Chris Cosnowski, on view from July 10 to August 30, 2025.

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

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.

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).

Daniel Cabrillos Jacobsen: Yesterday as in Tomorrow
Municipal Bonds is proud to announce "Yesterday as in Tomorrow," the first U.S. solo exhibition by Danish-Filipino artist Daniel Cabrillos Jacobsen