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San Francisco Bay Area events: experience the Golden City

San Francisco Bay Area events: experience the Golden City

Collection by Eventbrite

There’s something magical about San Francisco, whether you’re cruising by the Golden Gate Bridge on a boat tour or dancing at a party in the Mission. Discover fantastic things to do in the Bay Area today by exploring this calendar of concerts, comedy shows, pop-up markets, and more — all selected by Eventbrite’s expert event curators.

San Francisco Bay Area events: experience the Golden City
San Francisco Bay Area events: experience the Golden City
San Francisco Bay Area events: experience the Golden City

San Francisco Bay Area events: experience the Golden City

Collection by Eventbrite

There’s something magical about San Francisco, whether you’re cruising by the Golden Gate Bridge on a boat tour or dancing at a party in the Mission. Discover fantastic things to do in the Bay Area today by exploring this calendar of concerts, comedy shows, pop-up markets, and more — all selected by Eventbrite’s expert event curators.

There’s something magical about San Francisco, whether you’re cruising by the Golden Gate Bridge on a boat tour or dancing at a party in the Mission. Discover fantastic things to do in the Bay Area today by exploring this calendar of concerts, comedy shows, pop-up markets, and more — all selected by Eventbrite’s expert event curators.

It's never too early to introduce the little ones to the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This hands-on discovery play experience in Emeryville brings education and delight.

Reignite your love of San Francisco's live music scene with this strut down memory lane. Heavy-hitters like rock writer Ben Fong-Torres and Rolling Stone photographer Robert Altman contribute to this self-guided, masked exhibit in the Music City Hotel.

Find a spot for your mat on the Grace Cathedral's famous indoor labyrinth, and enjoy the amazing architecture from different angles during this weekly yoga class, set to live music that rings throughout the church.

Embark on this two-mile walking tour that takes you up (and down) some of the city's most iconic stairways. You'll scale the steps, soak in views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and explore San Francisco's steep terrain.

Strap in for a whirlwind tour of the many tasty wines of Portugal, ranging through regions like Vinho Verde and Douro, paired with Portugal-inspired bites. The event benefits local food business incubator La Cocina.

If you read the news lately, you'd think the Noe Valley is known only for its infamous million-dollar public toilet. Rediscover the generous, welcoming charms of the neighborhood with fabulous wine, shopping, and music.

Summon a spring awakening for your soul with Jennifer Barone's experiential poetry and writing workshop, taking place in the shadow of Coit Tower in the cute new Telegraph Hill Bookstore.

Leave those tired comic book franchises in the multiplex, and hit up Endgames Improv for some wild cinematic laughs. Did someone say "Mean Girls" but "Star Wars," directed by Greta Gerwig? They've got it covered.

Otters, seals, and more adorable creatures await during this 45-minute tour of the legendary sea animal rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation facility, which has helped hundreds of water-dwellers survive.

Heath Ceramics is synonymous with Bay Area arts and crafts, producing stunning tiles and dinnerware since 1948. This full factory tour provides a rare peek into the manufacturing process.

Are we really ready for "SF's first AI-powered stand-up comedy show"? Find out, as comedians are pitted against jokes written by ChatGPT artificial intelligence in a laugh riot that just might result in a rare win for humanity.

SF Symphony conductor and composer Mason Bates loves to fuse nightlife and classical music at his signature Mercury Soul events. Expect something truly transcendent as he wires up Grace Cathedral with innovative lights and sounds.

For 10 years, underground "magic speakeasy" the Magic Patio has wowed crowds with inexplicable sights and feats. Creators Andrew Evans and Naomi Aeva revisit some of their favorite tricks and premiere new illusions in their latest show.

Techno duo Âme were pioneers of a certain inescapable brand of psychedelic yet driving electronic music during the 2000s with their Innervisions record label. Now the pair returns with a mighty bang, performing at Public Works.

The only thing better than learning to skate from D. Miles, Jr. — San Francisco's Skate Godfather himself — is learning in an old church that's been converted into a (socially distanced, masked) roller rink!

Dive deep into the history of this radical Black community group that has defined Bay Area resistance for more than five decades, in this educational walking tour led by Panther members themselves.

Chef Kaz Matsune of the Breakthrough Sushi collective guides guests thorough knife handling skills, sushi rice preparation, and where to find ingredients for the freshest rainbow roll. After you're done learning, you'll eat!

Sharpen up on your kitchen basics with the experts at terrific local knife shop Bernal Cutlery, offering a safe, hands-on, and informative overview of proper chopping technique.

"Part bar-hop, part ghost tour," this haunted pub crawl balances booze with boos. A guide will take participants to Gold Rush-era haunts, tell tales of Barbary Coast specters, and accompany guests to modern-day watering holes that have no shortage of spirits.

Mr. Bing's is one of the low-key best cocktail bars in SF. The joint's been around for decades — even Anthony Bourdain loved it — but the laughs will be anything nut dated as it hosts a roster of stand-ups from Comedy Central and beyond.

Beloved plant store The Mellow Haight transforms into an intimate music venue twice every month, hosting live performances among its lush array of greenery. Guests can BYOB, listen to some tunes, and enjoy 15% off of purchases made during the event.

The premise is simple: A group of comedians perform a full improvised play — except one of them has just taken five shots. Things can get a little wild, but the Drunk Theatre Co. always wrings plenty of laughs from the awkward situation.

Bump and grind while seated at your reserved table at the Neck of the Woods club, as DJs throw you back to a time when the Fresh Prince, Kid ‘N Play, and Usher ruled the airwaves.

Immigrant feminists, freedom fighters, and other outspoken South Asian activists from the past 100 years get some shine on this invigorating tour, led by community historians Barnali Ghosh and Anirvan Chatterjee.

Grab your mat and catch some rays among the gorgeous foliage of Sunbather's Meadow in Golden Gate Park, as teachers from Divine Yoga take you through Vinyasa-style yoga flow poses.

Dive into the surprisingly spooky underbelly of an area known more for its free love than its serial killers. True crime aficionado Eric Curry guides you to spots like Charles Manson's house and a sidewalk made of tombstones.

Former San Francisco resident Prumsodun Ok founded Cambodia's first gay dance company and brings his latest enchanting, unique work here with a tale of an aging artist who plunges into the primordial ocean in search of self and spirit.

Immerse yourself in the ambient sounds of musicians Egemen Sanli, Phoenix Song, Sam Jackson, and special guest musician Destani Wolf as they take over the cathedral's sacred space for a soul-cleansing experience.

The multifaceted actor and author behind behind iconic character Dwight from "The Office" offers spiritual advice in his new book, offering guidance for how to heal ourselves and the world with insightful humor and charm.

The Endgames comedy improv troupe pushes it to the limit with this show, inspired by San Francisco beat poets and Chicago's experimental theater scene. If you enjoy anything-goes comedy that goes to unexpected places, you're in for a treat.

The LA duo of Jon Sandler and Luke Moellman tempers its cosmic synth-pop with earthy R&B touches and some good ol' underground funk. They even cover Taylor Swift songs for fun — and you might witness one of their versions at this Rickshaw Stop gig.

Karime Amaya is considered one of the best flamenco dancers of her generation and demands the best accompanying musicians, such as guitarist Jeronimo Maya, a direct descendent of flamenco pioneer Ramón Montoya.

The USS Hornet gets draped in black and rocks to the dark sounds of Swedish band Covenant at this celebration of goths, for goths, and by goths, featuring an oddities market, paranormal activities, and ship tours.

Goth music and bowling — they're an unlikely pairing, but this party should melt even the darkest hearts. DJs Tom Axe, Zlaya, Polly Eurethane, and Starr Noir set an eerie mood at the hip Mission Bowling Club.

Level up your sourdough skills in this hands-on class, where you'll discuss how to feed and maintain a starter before using one to bake a sourdough flatbread. You'll go home with a starter and the knowledge needed to bake sourdough bread or pizza.

San Francisco is a center of the chocolate world, but sometimes it's good try out a new sweet spot. This artisanal celebration at the Palace of Fine Arts offers tastes of cocoa delights from all over, paired with regional wines.

Calling all bots to the rink! Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center will be full of robot skaters and skating robots during this delightful annual showcase of technology. There's even a fashion show, so dress your bleep-bloop best.

It's a party. It's a competition. It's a gallery. It's all three — and it's also down to the wire, as previous Art Battle winners face off at their canvases, while DJs David Harness and Craig Show lay down the beats.

Fans of classic architecture and "The Great Gatsby" flock to this glamorous event each year to celebrate and preserve the city's Art Deco heritage, all while dancing to a jazz orchestra and soaking in eye-catching performances.

A single evening can barely contain this Spanish dance form's fierce passion and unbridled expression. Arrive at Oakland's Sound Room and prepare for an evening of guitar, singing, clapping, stomping, and whirling.

Afrobeat and amapiano music lovers come together in their finest futurist Afrocentric attire to shake the night away with the help of some of Oakland's finest DJs.

A full orchestra, DJs, singers, and other performers fill Great Northern nightclub with the symphonic sounds of the classic Dr. Dre album, including renditions of West Coast classics like "Still D.R.E." and "What's the Difference."

The 25th installment of this celebration of all things weird, whacky, and otherwise perfectly San Francisco arrives on May 4th — so of course it's going to add a "Star Wars" theme to the usual Burning Man, underground rave, wild art vibes.

Children's theme park Fairyland in Oakland falls into a rabbit hole of adult costume party delights for one night only, with games, dancing, and a full bar featuring specialty bourbon cocktail The March Hare's Madness.

Tech house producer Cloonee comes to the Palace Warehouse to headline a Cinco de Mayo weekend party, with support from Detlef, Andruss, and Fallon.

The District Six outdoor food park offers a family-friendly alternative to those sombrero-laden bar crawls, with local comedians, Mexican cuisine, and traditional music. Snag the reserved seating option for the best view of the festivities.

The best-selling author of novels "The Master" and "The Magician" is an Irish treasure, so naturally, he's be appearing at the Irish Cultural Center to sign copies of his new book "Long Island" and speak with local author Ethel Rohan.

Bestselling author Azar Nafisi ("Reading Lolita in Tehran") speaks with renowned writer Ingrid Rojas Contreras about the recent wave of book banning that's sweeping the country and how literature transcends censorship and politics.

Bright green pandan sweets, warm beef rendang stew, intricate handmade batik fabrics, and colorful traditional dancing await at the third installment of this annual Indonesian festival at Fort Mason.