16 Things to Do in San Francisco This Week · July 9–12, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Pier Party at Fisherman's Wharf

San Francisco's newest waterfront entertainment zone throws a free 4-hour block party on Saturday featuring a live '80s cover band and craft cocktails.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

Ferry Fest

A free 6-hour outdoor party at the historic Ferry Building featuring live music, wine tasting, and a vintage market presented by Noise Pop.

Sunday, July 12, 2026 12:00 PM · Ferry Building, San Francisco

Bastille on Belden 2026

San Francisco's beloved annual Bastille Day street festival returns to charming Belden Place with French food, wine, and live entertainment from 4:30-8:30pm.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 4:30 PM · Belden Place, San Francisco

Arts & Culture

Film Screening: The Last Taboo at Goethe-Institut San Francisco

A film screening of The Last Taboo at the Goethe-Institut San Francisco, presented in partnership with the cultural institute.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Goethe-Institut San Francisco

Lamplighters Music Theatre: Iolanthe at ODC Theater

Lamplighters Music Theatre brings Gilbert & Sullivan's beloved comic opera Iolanthe to ODC Theater for a limited run.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · ODC Theater, San Francisco

James Austin Johnson at Cobb's Comedy Club

SNL's James Austin Johnson, renowned for his uncanny impressions, headlines Cobb's Comedy Club for a single-night show.

Friday, July 10, 2026 7:30 PM · Cobb's Comedy Club, San Francisco

Free Events

Live on Larkin Free Block Party

A free 5-hour block party on Larkin Street featuring live music, fencing demonstrations, local food vendors, and Lucha libre wrestling.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Larkin Street, San Francisco

SF Symphony & Bela Fleck at Stern Grove Festival

The SF Symphony teams up with Bela Fleck for a free outdoor concert at the beloved Stern Grove Festival.

Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Stern Grove, San Francisco

Date Night

Asian Art Museum's Mahjong and Mocktails Thursdays

The Asian Art Museum hosts a weekly evening of friendly mahjong competition, mocktails, and community from 5-8pm every Thursday.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 5:00 PM · Asian Art Museum, San Francisco

Date My Friend x ERIA MARINA

A matchmaking social event in the Marina where attendees pitch their single friends in 4-minute presentations, open to spectators too.

Friday, July 10, 2026 7:00 PM · Marina District, San Francisco

Family-Friendly

Life in Space at the Exploratorium

An immersive science exhibition exploring the science of space habitation at the Exploratorium on Pier 15, open through September 13.

Friday, July 10, 2026 10:00 AM · Exploratorium, Pier 15, San Francisco

One City Day Civic Pups

Bring your dog to Civic Center Plaza for dog training tips, doggy goodie bags, and a community morning on One City Day.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 10:00 AM · Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco

Sports

Ferry Building World Cup Watch Parties

Free World Cup watch parties on the Ferry Building plaza featuring oysters, craft beer, and lawn games throughout July.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Ferry Building, San Francisco

WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY: Hosted by Supper Club

A lively World Cup watch party hosted by Supper Club in San Francisco, promising a social and festive atmosphere.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 3:00 PM · San Francisco

Outdoors & Active

Builders who Run SF — 5K

A 5K run along the Embarcadero connecting founders, builders, and solo entrepreneurs who love to run.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Embarcadero, San Francisco

Golden Gate Walk Club

A friendly bi-weekly walk club meeting at Flywheel Coffee in Haight Ashbury for a 2-mile stroll — like a run club, but you don't have to run.

Sunday, July 12, 2026 10:30 AM · Haight Ashbury, San Francisco