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Things to Do in San Francisco

Concierge reviews local sources and social media and sends you a weekly digest of the best events and things to do in San Francisco.

This week in San Francisco · July 9–12, 2026

Ferry Fest brings free live music and a vintage market to the historic Ferry Building Sunday, while Lamplighters' Iolanthe opens at ODC Theater Friday — a stacked weekend anchored by the free Stern Grove concert with SF Symphony and Bela Fleck.

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Past Digests

Browse past digests for San Francisco. Each digest features gems from local sources and social media.

San Francisco — July 02, 2026
The free Fillmore Jazz Festival takes over 11 blocks this weekend while the Future of Us Festival kicks off 8 days of pay-what-you-can parties across the city — plus 4th of July fireworks over the Golden Gate Bridge.
San Francisco — June 25, 2026
Pride Weekend takes over the city with the SF Pride Parade on Sunday and Galantis & Claptone's Midsommar Block Party at The Midway on Saturday, while Holly Humberstone's Cruel World Tour stops at The Fillmore Sunday night.
San Francisco — June 18, 2026
Pride season hits full stride with the North Beach Festival and a free EDM block party on Ellis Street this weekend — plus Frameline50's LGBTQ+ film fest runs through June 27 for one of SF's most beloved annual traditions.
San Francisco — June 11, 2026
Dirtybird's free Embarcadero concert and the SF Jazz Festival anchor a stacked weekend, while Pride pop-up drag shows hit downtown every Friday and the Sunset Night Market lights up the neighborhood.
San Francisco — June 04, 2026
Janelle Monáe drops a DJ set at Downtown First Thursdays tonight, while the Union Street Festival and SF Story Fest make this a weekend packed with neighborhood energy and live storytelling.
San Francisco — May 28, 2026
Bill Fontana's world premiere sound installation opens at Grace Cathedral Friday, while the MAUM Market takes over the Ferry Building Sunday — plus Carnaval SF brings 17 blocks of Mission District magic this weekend.
San Francisco — May 21, 2026
Carnaval SF takes over 17 blocks of the Mission this weekend with 400+ vendors and a massive parade, while Mt. Joy celebrates 10 years at the Fillmore and the Cole Valley Nights short film fest throws a free block party tonight.
San Francisco — May 14, 2026
Bay to Breakers brings its legendary chaos to the streets Sunday while LuxFest packs China Basin Park with Dirtybird DJs and HYROX on Saturday — plus Dracula gets a feminist revenge fantasy makeover at SF Playhouse starting Friday.
San Francisco — May 07, 2026
Things to do in San Francisco this week (May 7–10, 2026) — Downtown First Thursdays, Les Play House Festival, and LuxFest 2026: San Francisco
San Francisco — April 30, 2026
Things to do in San Francisco this week (April 30–May 3, 2026) — Wage War - It Calls Me By Name Tour, AAPI Heritage Month Day Market, and 69th San Francisco International Film Festival, plus 11 more curated events.

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Music & nightlife, food & drink, arts & culture, outdoors, festivals, sports, family-friendly, date night, wellness, and free community events.
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