11 Things to Do in San Francisco This Week · August 27–30, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Courtney Barnett: Creature of Habit Tour

The beloved Australian indie-rock songwriter plays the third of three consecutive nights at The Fillmore on her Creature of Habit Tour.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco

Ocean Beats Vol. 2

A beach-vibes music event in San Francisco bringing ocean-inspired sounds and community energy this Friday evening.

Friday, August 28, 2026 7:00 PM · San Francisco

Arts & Culture

Expansive at the American Conservatory Theater

A limited engagement theater production opens at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco

Treasures of the Pharaohs at de Young Museum

An extraordinary exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts is on display at the de Young Museum through January 31.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 9:30 AM · de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco

Flower Piano at SF Botanical Garden

Golden Gate Park's Botanical Garden transforms into an open-air concert hall for the 11th annual Flower Piano Zoox Lounge, running September 10–20.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · SF Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Food & Drink

Jungle Nights by SOMA Nights

SOMA Nights throws a jungle-themed party experience in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · San Francisco

Outdoors & Active

Walking Tour | Cityscapes & Public Spaces

A guided walking tour exploring Downtown SF's cityscapes and public spaces, departing from Montgomery Street.

Friday, August 28, 2026 1:00 PM · Montgomery Street, San Francisco

Free Events

Most Best Open Mic at KALW

A free open mic event hosted at KALW radio station in Downtown San Francisco.

Friday, August 28, 2026 5:30 PM · KALW, San Francisco

PARK SWAP / SELL / SOUNDS

An outdoor park swap meet, vintage sale, and sounds event in San Francisco this Sunday.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 12:00 PM · San Francisco

Family-Friendly

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses at California Academy of Sciences

An immersive multi-sensory experience at the California Academy of Sciences runs through September 6.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 9:30 AM · California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco

Festivals & Special Events

Pokémon World Championships Fan Convention

The 2026 Pokémon World Championships take over San Francisco this weekend, including a debut fan convention for Pokémon fans of all ages.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · San Francisco