upcoming events
our take on events in the bay area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glen Park Night Market at Kern/Diamond, 4-8:30p: live music, artist makers, local shops and more
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.
Kearny Street Workshop presents INFINITE EXCHANGE, an exhibition by the AVA (APA Visual Artists) Lab 2025 cohort.
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.
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, 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.
With its iconoclastic spirit and deep commitment to community, this exhibition asks us to find power in creative persistence even during challenging times.
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.
EBPCO’s next exhibition: IF THESE EYES COULD TALK, opening at Oakland Photo Workshop, curated by Najee Tobin.
Explore rotating gallery exhibitions the first Saturday of every month at Minnesota Street Projects. Check gallery listing for special events and openings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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