What Was That
 by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor

It’s the final week of Pride, my Queerly Beloved! So many parties to choose from… AND Lorde delivers us a new album. I’m ready to dance the weekend away. Have so much fun babes and BE SAFE! Here’s how I’m looking forward to celebrating the week of 6/24 and beyond.

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Our Partners’ Events

Downtown Hoedown
7/3 | Front St Entertainment Zone | Front St & California St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, All ages

Part of Downtown First Thursdays (DFT). Giddy up and get down with line dancing, live bluegrass and country music, a mechanical bull, a giant disco bison, great bars and more surprises! It’s city-scene meets country-scene a the Downtown Hoedown.

$10 off Pink Block Pride Party!
6/28 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 12 p.m. | $44.84+ w/ promo code

Polyglamorous & The Great Northern are bringing the heat to PINK BLOCK on Saturday 6/28! They’re going big with DJ HARVEY, HORSE MEAT DISCO, CRYSTAL WATERS, HEIDI LAWDEN, MASHA MAR, JUANITA MORE, LAUREN FLAX, POR DETORIT, and more! Plus crews like Beatpig, DAD, Disco Honey, Histrionixx, Provocateur, and OASIS stage hosted by D’Arcy Drollinger! 

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This Week’s Events 6/24-6/30

Tuesday 6/24

Wu-Tang Clan
6/24 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $70+

The Wu Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour will celebrate the depth and breadth of the iconic group’s deep catalogue. On the tour fans can expect to hear songs that have never been performed live, deep cuts, and, of course, major hits from their debut album “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)” as well as the group’s Grammy-nominated and highest selling second album “Wu-Tang Forever”. Having just completed the first ever hip-hop residency in Las Vegas last year, Wu-Tang Clan is gearing up to begin this final tour with electric performances and a dedication to give fans one more chance to be a part of the group’s lasting legacy. This is slated as Wu-Tang Clan’s last tour with all surviving members including RZA, GZA, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, U-God, Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, and ODB’s son, YDB (RIP ODB).

Film Screening and Director Talk: The Quiet Diplomat
6/24 | Herbst Theatre | 401 Van Ness Ave, SF | 5 p.m. | $35

“The Quiet Diplomat” centers on former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. Along with his family, Secretary General Ban was displaced during the Korean War. The UN Command fought on the side of South Korea and forever changed Ban’s life, inspiring him to become a man who fought for peace throughout his career. Nearly fifty years later, Ban was selected as the 8th Secretary General of the UN. During ten years (two terms), in one of the toughest jobs in the world, “SG” Ban discovered the challenges of international, UN-led diplomacy in an increasingly splintered world. Globally, war and authoritarianism are on the rise. In this documentary, we see Ban’s ‘quiet diplomacy’ as one tactic to promote multilateralism at a time when collaboration between countries is a key to our survival.

How to Survive Fascism – A Powerpoint Comedy Show
6/24 | couchdate | 102 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland | 6:30 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

The year is 2025, Donald Trump has been in office for what feels like 8 years. With civil liberties under attack, and layoffs are non-stop, what should we expect to see for the rest of the 3.5years? And how can we prepare? This show will cover this through powerpoint comedy. Immigrants, activists and experts will be here to cover topics such as social media, the economy, food, healthcare, government surveillance and more.

Noe Valley Night Market
6/24 | Noe Valley Town Square | 3861 24th St, SF | 4:30 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Join us the last Tuesday of every month for a beautiful community night market by the Noe Valley Merchants Association. Find neighbors, friends, and plenty of delicious food, live entertainment, and neighborhood vendors. This June, the Night Market is not only taking over Noe Valley Town Square, but also 24th Street (between Sanchez & Vicksburg) to invite more vendors and attendees than ever before, come check it out! All are welcome and the event is free with RSVP.

Wednesday 6/25

(Pride Is A) LAUGH RIOT, Comedy, Art Mart & After Party – by Safe Words Comedy
6/25 | SF Eagle Bar | 398 12th St, SF | 7 p.m. | Pay what you can ($15-$25), 21+

This Pride, we’re remembering that laughter has always been part of the resistance. Safe Words, San Francisco’s longest-running queer comedy showcase, returns with a lineup that brings fire, wit, and heart to the mic—just when we need it most.
At a time when queer and trans rights are under renewed attack, we’re gathering in community to celebrate what has always made us powerful: our voices, our stories, and our refusal to be silent. (Pride is a) LAUGH RIOT features bold stand-up from queer comedians who use comedy not just to entertain, but to speak truth, push back, and find joy in the face of it all.

Wavves
6/25 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $35.04, 21+

Wavves recently made a long-awaited return with their first new music since 2021, news of a newly launched Cannabis brand Wavvy Supply Co., and a Los Angeles County wildfire benefit show at Zebulon earlier in the month. Now the band returns to announce their new album Spun, extensive North American tour dates, and share new single “Goner.” The Travis-Barker produced song arrives alongside a Brandon Dermer-directed music video filmed at Wavves’ recent Zebulon charity show. Always known for their raucous live performances, Wavves fans can rest assured that 2025 will deliver on the last few years of relative quiet with new music. 

Art Battle San Francisco
6/25 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 7 p.m. | $21-$26.26

Be a part of the electrifying energy as skilled artists engage in a high-speed showdown, flinging paint with every stroke. Cast your vote and crown the champion in three pulse-pounding rounds. And as the night unfolds, snag a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as every piece created goes up for auction. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of live art!

Karaoke Night
6/25 | Club 1220 | 1220 Pine St, Walnut Creek | 9 p.m. | Free, 21+

Grab the gang and head on out to Club 1220 to sing your favorite songs! Holotta Tymes will be serving up that liquid courage!

Pierce The Veil – I Can’t Hear You World Tour
6/25 | Toyota Pavilion at Concord | 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord | 7 p.m. | $40-$80

The I Can’t Hear You World Tour is the ongoing twenty-third concert tour by American rock band Pierce the Veil.

Thursday 6/26

SOMA NIGHTS: Electric Disco
6/26 | SOMA District | 1145 Folsom St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Come join us for a night of electrifying music and non-stop dancing at 1145 Folsom St. Get ready to groove to the beats of top DJs and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with fellow party-goers. Whether you’re a disco diva or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for anyone who loves to dance and have a good time. Don’t miss out on the hottest party in town – grab your friends and get ready to dance the night away at SOMA NIGHTS: Electric Disco!

BLACKSTAR Symphony: The Music of David Bowie
6/26 & 6/27 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $99-$325

Prepare to be transported by a musical masterpiece reborn. BLACKSTAR Symphony isn’t simply a concert; it’s a musical experience that transcends time and genre. Immerse yourself in the sonic tapestry of David Bowie’s final, critically acclaimed album, Blackstar, reimagined for a 65-piece orchestra and performed with the original Blackstar band. The evening culminates in a celebration of Bowie’s iconic song catalog, featuring touchstones like “Space Oddity,” “Life on Mars,” and “Heroes.” BLACKSTAR Symphony is a poignant tribute, and a celebration of pure musical genius.

Lover’s Ball 4: Remember The Time
6/26 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 8 p.m. | $20-$26, 21+

For this year’s annual Lovers Ball, we’re taking it back to where it all began with some of our favorite Legends, Icons, Statements & Stars. Each category pays homage to the night they popped their ballroom cherry, calling for effects that made their first time walking one night to always remember.

Queercore: A Pre Pride Fundraiser
6/26 | Rickshaw Stop | 155 Fell St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $27.72

Are you a queer person living in these chaotic times? YOU ARE INVITED! Do you love a queer person in your life and want to celebrate their amazingness and protect their right to exist? YOU ARE INVITED! Do you not yet know any queer people but want to be indoctrinated into amazing culture and strength and color and joy and love? YOU ARE INVITED! Join us for a raucous, joyful, and utterly unforgettable night of music, activism, and community as we kick off SF Pride weekend with a BANG! 

Ladies, Theydies, & Gentlethem – Queer Pride Party
6/26 | Zeitgeist | 199 Valencia St, SF | 6 p.m. | $10, 21+

Get the PRIDE weekend started with us! All genders, bodies, and identities celebrated. Come as you are — or as your most extra self — and raise a glass to queer magic. Featuring DJ Sin Disimular playing Tropical House and Latin Electronic Dance music, and DJ Nardi playing Dance/House music. Mechanical bull rides all night! We will feature a Montucky bucket deal too.

Friday 6/27

San Francisco Trans March 2025
6/27 | Dolores Park | 19th & Dolores St, SF | 8 a.m. | Free

The San Francisco Trans March is San Francisco’s largest transgender Pride event and one of the largest trans events in the entire world. It’s always the Friday of Pride weekend and thousands of people attend. 

Bustin’ Out: Official Trans March Afterparty Against the Prison Industrial Complex
6/27 | El Rio | 3158 Mission St, SF | 5 p.m. | $25+

Join us at EL RIO for a night of partying against the prison industrial complex through raising money for TGI Justice Project, an organization dedicated to ending human rights abuses against Transgender, Gender Variant, and Intersex people, especially Black and Brown trans women that are incarcerated in California prisons and beyond! Every penny of Bustin’ Out is going to support the legal and advocacy work for and of our Trans Queer GNC Non-Binary and TGI communities and this is an event to party against the police criminal justice systems that target us and our people unfairly!

Golden State Valkyries vs. Chicago Sky
6/27 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 7 p.m. | $46.02+

The Valkyries Pride Celebration will feature entertainment that celebrates Golden State’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies.

Brüt SF Pride 2025
6/27 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 10 p.m. | $48.95+, 21+

Queer joy and individuality ignite in a dazzling celebration of unity at San Francisco Pride 2025. Brutally Proud bursts onto the weekend as the ultimate pride kick-off party, where passion, play, and unapologetic authenticity collide. This is where indulgence meets abandon. Dripping with seductive energy, candy-coated vibes, and just the right edge of heat. Sugar is as sweet as honey and spicy enough to keep you craving more, this is the playground of your dreams. At its heart, the music takes command, driving the night forward with a powerhouse lineup of DJs that bring the crowd to life. Grammy-winning producer Dave Audé unleashes the signature beats that have reshaped global dance floors. Joining him, Brian Kent and Matt Suave fire up the decks, spinning explosive rhythms to whip the night into an unforgettable sugar rush.

Electroluxx Pride ’25
6/27 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 9 p.m. | $45-$120

Electroluxx is celebrating its 11th annual Pride party! We will be taking over the entire Midway featuring music and art in every single room including the upper and lower patio, silent disco stage on the street + a new path around the corner to San Francisco Gallery for a surprise brand new stage and party room. Join us for an over-the-top joyus evening. We can’t wait to share all that we have in store for you!

Talib Kweli
6/27 | The Freight | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $39

Brooklyn-based MC, Talib Kweli earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years. After nearly 20 years of releasing mesmerizing music, Talib Kweli stands as one of the world’s most talented and most accomplished Hip Hop artists. Whether working with Mos Def as one-half of Black Star, partnering with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal, releasing landmark solo material or collaborating with Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Just Blaze, J Dilla, or Madlib, Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism, crafting captivating stories and showing the ability to rhyme over virtually any type of instrumental.

Drag Me to Front St Block Party
6/27 | Front St Entertainment Zone | 240 Front St, SF | 4:30 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Kick off Pride weekend with your chosen family in downtown San Francisco’s first-ever Entertainment Zone, hosted by Bobby Friday and special guest co-host, the legendary Peaches Christ, alongside performances from the incredible Major Hammy and Tila Pia. Expect electrifying performances, delicious bites, specialty cocktails (drinking in the streets!), and a healthy dose of wit, grit, and undeniable glamour as we celebrate inclusivity in the heart of downtown San Francisco. 

Ball & Night Market
6/27 | 3rd St & Yosemite Ave, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, All ages

June is full of reasons to celebrate—graduations, Juneteenth, Black Music Month, and Pride. So we’re shutting the month down with a celebration like no other in the City. SF Black Wall Street presents the Black Outside Ball & Night Market—an outdoor block party meets Sneaker Ball with 1,000 people dressed to impress! Whether you’re rocking a gown and Jordans, a suit and Dunks, or pulling up fresh from your graduation, this is the event to show up and show out.

SF Opera Pride Concert
6/27 | War Memorial Opera House | 301 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $30-$225

San Francisco Opera has been a proud participant in San Francisco Pride since the 1980s. We are delighted to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community with a very special evening of music, immersive projections, and post-show dance party. Sapphira Crystál is a superstar drag queen and trained opera singer who will host this celebratory evening.

Good VBZ Presents: HELLA GAY – SF Pride Kickoff Party!
6/27 | Eve Nightclub & Lounge | 1535 Folsom St, SF | 10 p.m. | $25

We kickin’ off SF Pride the only way we know how — loud, proud, and HELLA GAY. Slide through for a night where the vibes are 100% GOOD. Fibonacci & Nice4LIFE bringin’ the best in Hip-Hop, R&B, throwbacks, and all the joints you didn’t know you needed. Dress how you feel – fresh, fly, or flashy. LGBTQ+ fam front and center – this space is for us. This ain’t your average Pride party. It’s a celebration of queer joy, community, and culture — Bay Area style.

Saturday 6/28

San Francisco Pride Parade & Festival 2025
6/28-6/29 | Civic Center Plaza | 355 Mcallister St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

The 55th annual Pride Celebration will be Saturday and Sunday June 28th & 29th, 2025. The Celebration takes place in San Francisco’s Civic Center and features our Main Stage, many community spaces and stages, an 18+ zone, and an lgbtq+ street fair with over 300 artists and exhibitors. The Pride Parade will be Sunday June 29th, 2025. The Pride Parade begins Sunday morning at 10am on Market Street at Embarcadero Plaza. The parade typically has over 250 contingents and lasts around 4 hours. Contingents step onto Market Street and proceed toward the Pride Celebration, ending around Market and 9th. The theme is Queer Joy is Resistance.

Pride 2025 Block Party w/ Kim Petras, Tinashe, horsegiirL + more
6/28 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 2 p.m. | $105.78+, 18+

Lineup: Kim Petras, Tinashe, Special Guest horsegiirL, Heidi Montag, Noodles, & more. Also featuring: Electroluxx Silent Disco, Heavy Petting Zoo Art Car, and the SF Gay Men’s Choir.

San Francisco Dyke March
6/28 | Dolores Park | Dolores & 18th St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free, All ages

The San Francisco Dyke March brings dyke communities together to celebrate unity, raise consciousness, and be visible. The march and rally advocates justice for lesbians globally, by advocating against oppression, racism, sexism, homophobia, and poverty.

MANGO!
6/28 | El Rio | 3158 Mission St, SF | 8 p.m. | $30

MANGO : PRIDE PM !! The hottest PRIDE party for women and their friends filled with sweet & sexy rainbow fun!!! Enjoy free food, the strongest drinks, the warmest vibe and 5 hours of non stop booty shakin every time!

Bearracuda San Francisco: Pride 2025
6/28 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9 p.m. | $57.79-$68.59, 21+

Bearracuda returns to San Francisco after nearly 9 months away! We’re bringing you THE Saturday night Pride MAIN EVENT! Sexy decor, clothes check down to your undies and 1000 guys await you in San Francisco for PRIDE!

Second Annual IT’S THE MALT! 2025
6/28 | The Rake at Admiral Maltings | 651A West Tower Ave, Alameda | 1 p.m. | $60-$90

Join us Saturday, June 28 at Admiral Maltings in Alameda for the second IT’S THE MALT Festival, our annual celebration of malt’s central role in beer and whiskey and everything it takes to get it from grain to glass. This year, among the 35 carefully sourced beers, of which you can enjoy unlimited samples, we’re toasting the 35th Anniversary of the Bay Area Mashers, one of the Bay Area’s oldest homebrew clubs. The BAM tent will feature 7 Pro-Am collaboration brews between BAM members and some outstanding local breweries: Bare Bottle, Canyon Club, Drake’s, East Brother, Olfactory, Pond Farm, and Rockaway Beach.

Pride in Yerba Buena!
6/28 | Yerba Buena Gardens | 750 Howard St, SF | 1:30 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, All ages

Celebrating queer artistic expression and honoring San Francisco’s LGBTQIA community, this dynamic variety show presents the best in drag, circus arts and music. Featuring host and drag diva Rahni NothingMore, drag kings Tyson Check-In and Helixir, drag queens Tila Pia and Sassi Fran, drag queen and aerialist Starya, aerialist Miss Viva La Glam and more, more, more, it’s an all-ages party! 

Dyke March After Party w/ Fleetwood Macramé: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac
6/28 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 8 p.m. | $28-$32

Celebrate after the Dyke March with the Queerest tribute to Fleetwood Mac! Sing along as Fleetwood Macramé delivers hit after hit, like Gypsy, Edge Of Seventeen, Everywhere, Gold Dust Woman and many more!

SF Pride Saturday Day Party Kool Aid @ Endup
6/28 | The EndUp | 401 6th St, SF | 2 p.m. | $39.19+, 21+

Whitney Mixter (The Real L Word) and Miranda MD (Party XO) present the freshest DAY party to hit SF PRIDE at the legendary EndUp. It’s TIME to shake your 🍒’s on the outside patio again & show off your rainbows. 

BONG-O BINGO PRIDE
6/28 | Mission Cannabis Club | 2441 Mission St, SF | 6 p.m. | $15, 21+

Get your drag cannabis bingo PRIDE on at BONG-O BINGO. Get super high and win cannabis prizes all night, and then you can launch into the rest of your Pink Saturday and Pride festivities with cannabis supplies! Join your hosts DJ Dank and Thee Pristine Condition for a stoney fun night with infused mocktails from Manzanita Naturals and smokey treats from Ooka. Win cannabis prizes and even a bong! Special guest performer Abortia Clinik! As always, Veronica Guevara will assist you with all your bingo needs at the door. So come out for our Stoner Pride Celebration at BONG-O BINGO in the fabulous smoking lounge of the Mission Cannabis Club.

Indie Oasis: Big Gay Pride Party
6/28 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 3 p.m. | $5-$10

Let’s Celebrate Pride and SLAY all Day with Indie Oasis! Feat DJs from Fringe SF, Blondie K, subOctave & Starr Noir with Indie Oasis Alumni, Netik – bringing you six hours of day-time fun to celebrate PRIDE! All Bodies, Genders, Abilities welcome and celebrated! Get up early to Get Down all day with all your favorite Indie Rock, Pop & Dance jams with Not-So-Guilty Pleasures of treasured dance jams through the ages! This party is purely to celebrate that LOVE IS LOVE and bring all of our communities together!

Rachel Scanlon
6/28 | Crybaby | 1928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7:30 p.m. | $37.54

Rachel Scanlon is an LA based stand-up comedian, host, writer, and podcaster from Minnesota. She is the co-host of the podcast and nationally touring live show TWO DYKES AND A MIC. Most recently, you’ve seen Rachel on DON’T TELL COMEDY, STRAIGHT UP, STAND UP on Just For Laughs’ digital platform, and Comedy Central. 


Sunday 6/29

Queerly Beloved Pride: Pussy Riot & BAE BAE
6/29 | 1015 Folsom | 1015 Folsom St, SF | 9 p.m. | $50-$123, 21+

Join us for the 13th annual Queerly Beloved at 1015 Folsom, San Francisco’s legendary queer underground pride event! Headlined by PUSSY RIOT (Nadya Tolokonnikova), this night will be an unforgettable fusion of performance, protest, and pleasure.

Pride 2025 Concert
6/29 | The Freight | 202 Addison St, Berkeley | 7 p.m. Doors | $38

The Freight’s first curated Pride concert in years features Freight favorites Skip the Needle as the backing band, with a variety of celebratory musical collaborations happening throughout the night. Special guests include Linda Tillery, Pangaea Colter, B DeVeaux, Genesis Fermin, Diana Alvarez, Black Gold Sun, and members of the iconic group Tribe 8. Curated by vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Vicki Randle.

BEEP! BEEP! HPZ’s 3rd Annual Free Pride Parade Afterparty
6/29 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 2 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, 21+

2 Stages, Circus Arts, Paint Jamming, Food Trucks, Vending and more! On Sunday, June 29th the Heavy Petting Zoo CommUnity Party Car will once again be bouncin’ down Market Street for the 2025 San Francisco Pride Parade. When we’re done, we’re just gonna keep drivin’, dancin’ & bumpin’ to Public Works to keep the Pride Party Vibes rollin’!

RollerDisco SF Pride
6/29 | SVN West Rooftop | 10 S Van Ness Ave, SF | 2 p.m. | $37.37-$53.37

Get ready for the ultimate rooftop party in SF — where roller skating meets a full-on dance floor, epic DJs, and pure disco magic under the sun and stars! Join us at SVN West for a glitter-drenched celebration of Pride + Folsom Street that’s way more than just skating.

Lake Street Dive
6/29 | Frost Amphitheater | 351 Lasuen Mall, Stanford | 6:30 p.m. | $80.53

Since forming in 2004, Lake Street Dive have matched their sophisticated musicianship with a fearless refusal to limit their sound. As shown on their most recent full-length album, 2021’s critically acclaimed Obviously, the Boston-bred band also possess a keen talent for combining sociopolitical commentary with immediately catchy pop gems. With their current lineup comprised of founding members Rachael Price (vocals), Bridget Kearney (bass), and Michael Calabrese (drums) — as well as keyboardist/vocalist Akie Bermiss and touring guitarist James Cornelison — Lake Street Dive continue to create joyously soulful rock & roll with equal parts ingenuity, intelligence, and irresistible abandon.

No I.C.E. Fundraiser & Workshop
6/29 | The Faight | 473 Haight St, SF | 4 p.m. | $40

Fundraiser for those who are at risk due to the ICE Raids. The proceeds will go to Operation Healthy Hearts, a group of volunteers that are buying out local vendors (tamales, tacos, fruit stands, etc.) so these local businesses can still pay their rent without risking being detained/ kidnapped on the street. This food is then being dispersed through the community for free. A lot of people haven’t been able to work or leave their homes lately, so Operation Healthy Hearts is supplying free groceries and free meals to these individuals. The workshop will be a community conversation on the actions we can take in our daily lives to build a culture of care for ourselves and our communities. We will discuss the skills needed to build a sustainable community.

Monday 6/30

Dollyweird
6/30 | Kilowatt Bar | 3160 16th St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $10/ Free after 10 p.m.

Live Country Music + Drag w/ host Nick Burke! 

Shakira
6/30 | Oracle Park | 24 Willie Mays Plaza | 7:30 p.m. | $264.50

The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour is the seventh ongoing concert tour by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, in support of her twelfth studio album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (2024).

The Week of 7/1-7/7

Tuesday 7/1

& Juliet
7/1-7/27 | Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $57.92-$260.33

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & JULIET asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone‚” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life‚” “That’s The Way It Is,“ and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

Post Malone
7/1 | Oracle Park | 24 Willie Mays Plaza, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $117.30+

Post Malone presents: “The Big Ass Stadium Tour” with Jelly Roll as his supporting act.

Buscabulla
7/1 | Bimbo’s 365 Club | 1025 Columbus Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $33.43, 21+

Like generations of Puerto Ricans before them, Raquel Berríos and Luis Alfredo Del Valle, of experimental pop duo Buscabulla (slang for “troublemaker”), moved to the mainland United States to hustle for their dreams, but a longing for their island ran deep, never escaping their thoughts during the decade they resided there. It was in New York City that the Buscabulla sound was forged, elevated bedroom productions and unique juxtaposition of stylistic highs and lows: Raquel’s textured, high-pitched vocals counterpointed by Luis Alfredo’s poignant bassline; minimalist melodies that evoke throwback salsa and R&B; and whispery re-imaginings of catchphrases from 90s reggaeton and every-day island vernacular.


Wednesday 7/2

Drennon Davis
7/2 & 7/3 | Punch Line SF | 444 Battery St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $29+, 18+

From his bizarre impressions and absurd sketches to his provocative songs, puppets and animation, award-winning comedian, Drennon Davis has made a name for himself as one of the most innovative minds in today’s comedy scene. A favorite at music and comedy festivals all over the world, his shows receive rave reviews, including best comedy duo (with Karen Kilgariff of My Favorite Murder).

2025 Marin County Fair
7/2-7/6 | Marin County Fairgrounds | 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael | 11 a.m. | $25-$30

The 2025 Marin County Fair – BUG-TASTIC! – will celebrate all things creepy, crawly, sticky, prickly, wiggly, flittery, fluttery, buzzy, and everything in between. This ultimate bug fest will be filled with activities that highlight insects, spiders, scorpions, centipedes, millipedes, and more, from competitive exhibits, hands-on art projects, entertainment, education, and fairground décor, all while providing a great opportunity for families to have a good time and develop a love of nature. The 2025 fair will also include favorites such as the juried fine arts and photography exhibit, headline concerts, free carnival rides, sheepdog trials, a petting zoo, pig races, fireworks every night at 9:30pm, and more!

Jet Fuel Soda
7/2 | Music City SF | 1355 Bush St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | Free

An alternative band from Philly that started in 2021. They are releasing their second album soon and doing their first tour of the west coast.

Thursday 7/3

QUEEN OUT Pride
7/3 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9 p.m. | $26, 21+

Kick off the extended holiday weekend with part 2 of local hyperpop collective QUEEN OUT’s Pride series. This stacked lineup includes the return of TikTok royalty Prosperity Room by popular demand, newly-engaged trance and Eurodance legends SoFTT, and international genre-transcending icon Cam Girl.

My Fair Lady
7/3-9/13 | San Francisco Playhouse | 450 Post St, SF | 7 p.m. | $20-$79

San Francisco Playhouse presents Lerner and Loewe’s “My Fair Lady.” This Tony Award-winning musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion” follows Eliza Doolittle’s transformation from cockney flower girl to the belle of elegant society under the tutelage of linguistic expert Professor Henry Higgins. What starts out as an innocuous bet blossoms into something more in this loverly musical favorite. My Fair Lady features Lerner and Loewe’s beloved score including “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?,” “The Rain in Spain,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” and “On the Street Where You Live.” 

Kesha and Scissor Sisters
7/3 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 7 p.m. | $30+

The Tits Out Tour is a co-headlining concert tour by American singer and songwriter Kesha, and American band Scissor Sisters. The tour will promote Kesha’s sixth studio album Period (2025), her first on her independent label Kesha Records, and is part of the Scissor Sisters reunion which began in 2024.

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
7/3 | East Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens | 3rd St. between Mission and Howard St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free

All the world’s a dance floor when Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers start to play. A bona fide San Francisco institution, Smith has been a YBGF favorite since the 20th century, when she and her Skillet Lickers played a central role in the swing music revival of the 1990s. Smith earned international renown with her dance-inducing West Coast jump blues, Kansas City swing, and Depression-era torch songs, delivered without a hint of nostalgia. Led by ace pianist and arranger Chris Siebert, the Skillet Lickers feature some of the best musicians on the scene, including trombonist Danny Armstrong and drummer Howard Wiley.

SF BONDxBALL Masquerade
7/3 | Temple | 540 Howard St 1st Floor, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $29.96+

Sensory Overload Spectacle! 7 DJ’s. 30+ Hosts/Performers. 6 Areas. 2 Dance Floors. Main Ballroom. Awesome Iconic Venue. VIP Lair. Ball Photo wall. Main Stage Shows. Latex/PVC/Leather Fashion.

Friday 7/4

The Official Fourth of July Pub Crawl & Hot Dog Eating Contest
7/4 & 7/5 | Rick & Roxy’s | 2131 Lombard St, SF | 4 p.m. | $14.23

On Friday, July 4, join the celebration as bars across the Marina District open their doors for drink specials, live DJs, festive fun & a side of friendly (but messy) competition. Whether you’re looking for a pre-fireworks party or just an excuse to hit the town in red, white, and blue, this annual event has something for everyone. Start your Fourth of July festivities at Rick & Roxy’s where you can check in and grab your wristbands and pub crawl maps. Then you can begin exploring a lineup of amazing participating bars including Silver Cloud, White Rabbit, Palm House, The Blue Light & more.

4th of July Fireworks Display
7/4 | Fisherman’s Wharf | 100 Jefferson St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | Free, All ages

We invite you to come down to the waterfront to enjoy the day! A fireworks display will be launched from two barges on the Bay beginning at 9:30 pm— one located at PIER 39 and another located at Aquatic Park. Our neighborhood restaurants, activities, and retail shops in Fisherman’s Wharf WILL be open. 

4th of July Fireworks Spectacular w/ the SF Symphony
7/4 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 7 p.m. | $29.50+

The 37th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre with the San Francisco Symphony and featured soloist and ukulele virtuoso Taimane, bringing the North Shore to Shoreline with sounds of the Hawaiian Islands!

Life of The Party w/ Dj Drama + Dj Shabazz + Sean G & Drew Banga
7/4 | Crybaby | 1928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 10 p.m. | $13.37-$108.64

DJ DRAMA is taking over LIFE OF THE PARTY for the holiday weekend! Whether you’re in town for the night or you’re a beloved local, the life of the party is where you want to be! Turnt sets by the hottest rappers, curated slaps by local DJs, and a hype dance floor!

USS Hornet Steel Beach Party & BBQ
7/4 | USS Hornet | 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda | 10 a.m. | $38.77

Please join the USS Hornet as we celebrate Independence Day with a big Steel Beach BBQ on the Flight Deck with music, food and beverages! The Flight Deck will be converted into a Steel Beach BBQ Party! We will have music playing, food and non-alcoholic drinks to purchase, tables and chairs, free tours of the Island (normally a $12 charge!), some games for you to play and in the afternoon, a Flyover by the Memorial Squadron! Note: There will be NO Fireworks at the USS Hornet and no alcohol.

Saturday 7/5

Ritmos Tropicosmos
7/5 | Rickshaw Stop | 155 Fell St, SF | 8 p.m. Doors | $15-$20

Ritmos Tropicosmos is a seven-piece psychedelic cumbia group, from Oakland, creating heavy tropical rhythms with an emphasis on live percussion, synthesizers and familial stories put into song. Together in a time-warped crossroads of electric and acoustic instrumentation, Ritmos Tropicosmos stands somewhere within the traditional rhythms of the past and the futuristic soundscapes of The Now.

Fillmore Jazz Festival 2025
7/5-7/6 | Fillmore District | Fillmore St from Jackson to Eddy, SF | 10 a.m. | Free, All ages

Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the San Francisco Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free Jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 100,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend. From sunup to sundown, visitors can groove to the sounds of live music from multiple stages, browse the offerings of over 12 blocks of fine art and crafts and enjoy gourmet food and beverages. Asian to Cajun, paintings to pottery, old favorites and new directions, the San Francisco Fillmore Jazz Festival is rich.

IllUM Block Party w/ Alan Walker + Audien
7/5 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 3 p.m. | $49.50-$162

San Francisco’s premier Independence Day weekend music and arts block party, IllUM, returns to The Midway on July 5th for a night of euphoric melodies, immersive art, and radiant energy. This years lineup features headliner Alan Walker’s Midway debut, Audien’s return after selling out RiDE in 2024, Bonnie X Clyde, Pikajenn, and Minijoy on the main outdoor stage. Plus expect a We Dream Worlds Takeover featuring Seduza, Alvyn, Wada, Chanse, and On The Hunt in RiDE. This year’s lineup and IllUM experience is designed to uplift, inspire, and recharge every attendee. When the music fades, you’ll be ready to take on the world with a renewed sense of joy and connection.

Surge
7/5 | Monarch | 101 6th St, SF | 9 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

We’re bringing an electric blend of house and UK garage to the lounge at Monarch. Dance the night away this holiday weekend to some funky tunes from incredible local artists. SFDJCollective is a crew of local talent spreading love and positive vibrations through the community through music. They consistently host high-energy events and open for top shows across the city. They’ve been saving a few unexpected spinbacks just for tonight. The only thing that lasts longer than a Nokia phone are the good vibes at Surge.

Sunday 7/6

Moshe Kasher & Natasha Leggero: The Endless Honeymoon Podcast Tour
7/6 | Yoshi’s Oakland | 510 Embarcadero W, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $39-$89

Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher, married comedians, are using their hilariously hard-won wisdom on relationships and building on their hit Netflix special to help others by offering love advice to callers while simultaneously examining the ups and downs of their own relationship!

Bamba Wassoulou Groove
7/6 | The Freight | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 6 p.m. Doors | $34-$39

Bamba Wassoulou Groove, a powerful collective of five musicians, knows the undeniable power of Malian guitars. Their hypnotic, spiraling rhythms effortlessly transport listeners to the vibrant streets and red earth of Mali. The band fuses the traditional with the modern, breathing new life into a genre that remains as potent and original as ever. By blending timeless Bambara classics with fresh compositions, the band ignites the stage with a powerful energy, captivating audiences worldwide. Their music, anchored by psychedelic bluesy electric guitars, intricate solos, and soulful vocals, is a force that propels Mali’s musical legacy into the future. Bamba Wassoulou Groove’s live performances are nothing short of electrifying, resonating deeply with fans while pushing the boundaries of contemporary Malian music.

Emily Rudolph & TK Moyer – Who’s That Live?
7/6 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7 p.m. | $26, 18+

Whenever you hear “so & so” performing live, most people ask: Who is that? We encourage you to invite some friends (no more than 3), arrive early, order a few drinks, maybe some appetizers, and enjoy the show! Let go of distractions and be present with those around you. We believe laughter has value, and the unexpected laugh is priceless. Our comedians will introduce themselves, share their stories, and entertain you — all they ask is for your support, follow, and share.

Monday 7/7

Heart of the Richmond District Night Market
7/7 | Richmond District | Clement St between 22nd and 25th Ave, SF | 4 p.m. | Free, All Ages

We’re back for our second year of the Heart of the Richmond District Night Market — a vibrant, family-friendly series that celebrates the culture, small businesses, and community spirit of the Richmond District!

Dark Alleys Darkwave Bowling
7/7 | Mission Bowling Club | 3176 17th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $10-$12, 21+

DJs Tom Axe, Zlaya, Polly Eurethane & friends play all your favorite dark alt jams of the past & present while you enjoy an evening of free bowling with your Ghoulfriends! After Party at Death Guild!

The Week of 7/8-7/14

Tuesday 7/8

The Weeknd w/ Playboi Carti + Mike Dean
7/8 & 7/9 | Levi’s Stadium | 4900 Marie P Debartolo Way, Santa Clara | 7 p.m. | $39.50-$299.50

The After Hours ’til Dawn Stadium Tour is the seventh concert tour by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd, in support of his fourth, fifth, and sixth studio albums, After Hours (2020), Dawn FM (2022), and Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025).

Mikaela Davis, Lily Seabird
7/8 | Cafe du Nord | 2174 Market St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $27.27, 21+

Five years since her debut album Delivery, Mikaela Davis has moved away from her hometown of Rochester, shared the stage with the likes of Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Christian McBride, Bon Iver, Lake Street Dive, and Circles Around the Sun and entered a new decade. But it’s the ever-evolving relationships between her closest friends and bandmates that has propelled the Hudson Valley-based artist onto her new album And Southern Star––a truly collaborative effort that ruminates on the choices we make, and the people we always come back to. Navigating the periphery of past selves, the coexistence of isolation and excitement in a new environment and the tension of growing away from what we thought we wanted is tackled with a luscious, kaleidoscopic grace. And Southern Star picks apart the reflection we used to recognize, while trying to build a new one. 

Agustín Fuentes with Rose Eveleth – Sex Is a Spectrum
7/8 | Book Passage San Francisco | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 6 p.m. | Free

Being human entails an astonishingly complex interplay of biology and culture, and while there are important differences between women and men, there is a lot more variation and overlap than we may realize. Sex Is a Spectrum offers a bold new paradigm for understanding the biology of sex, drawing on the latest science to explain why the binary view of the sexes is fundamentally flawed—and why having XX or XY chromosomes isn’t as conclusive as some would have us believe.

Wednesday 7/9

Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet
7/9 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $38.20+

Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet is a critically acclaimed comedy podcast featuring dramatic readings of the internet’s wildest one-star reviews. Hailed by Vulture as “a giggly treat in tense modern times,” the show follows siblings Xandy and Christine as they dig into reviews of your favorite local hotspots. From nude beaches with too much nudity, to caves with no cell service, no complaint is too petty–and no review too ridiculous.

Free Art Workshop: Altar Diorama
7/9 | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | 701 Mission St, SF | 2 p.m. | Free w/ Registration

Create art inspired by programs at YBCA in this series of drop-in art workshops for participants of all ages. Each workshop will explore different practices and art-making methods. Materials will be provided, and participants will be able to take their artwork home as a souvenir. Honor someone you love who passed by creating an altar diorama in their memory. This workshop is inspired by Malaya Tuyay’s public art What is Legacy Without Liberation, located at YBCA’s Wavy Wall on Third Street. The mural acts as an altar where people in the community are invited to share about their loved ones who have passed and their relationship to their grief.

Jerry Rocha: Cancer Culture
7/9 | Punch Line San Francisco | 444 Battery St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $29+

What happens when a comedian that loves to play video games has to start the hardest game he’s ever played at Level 4? You end up with Cancer Culture, a show talking about one of the funniest things out there: Cancer. In 2021, comedian Jerry Rocha (Netflix, Conan, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing) was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer. During the past two years while fighting this awful disease, Jerry found himself trying to make light of the ordeal that he and countless others suffer through and now he’s ready to bring that hour of tragedy, humor and hope in Cancer Culture.

Thursday 7/10

Briny and Spicy: Oysters and Hot Sauce
7/10 | San Francisco Ferry | Building 1 Ferry Building, SF | 7 p.m. | $35.80

Taste how Hog Island oysters and Golden State Pickle Works innovate with the challenges that come with climate change. Both vendors from Bay Area farmers markets will be in conversation with climate journalist Laura Klivans and food journalist Cecilia Phillips about how their cultivation practices are shifting. Featuring yummy oysters, hot sauce, and pickles, we’ll deep dive into how foodies are pursuing good stewardship practices of the earth.

Van Goat / John Brothers Piano Company
7/10 | Rickshaw Stop | 155 Fell St, SF | 7:45 p.m. | $20.98

“Oakland’s Van Goat breathes a healthy dose of punk rock into swing by stripping it down, raw and so energetic that you’ll want to upstage your granddaddy on the dance floor.” – Good Times Santa Cruz

An Evening with Legend Zeppelin
7/10 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $31.91

LEGEND ZEPPELIN returns to The Chapel in San Francisco Thursday July 10th! Time travel back to the early club days of Led Zeppelin in 1969/1970 for a one-of-a-kind LIVE experience of inspired, improvised contemporary blues and psychedelic rock!

Valencia LIVE!
7/10 | Valencia St | Valencia St between 16th & 19th St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

See you in the streets for Valencia LIVE! A FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration spotlighting local businesses, live music, and art. Explore happenings, happy hours, and deals at local businesses. Check out the American Indian Cultural District IndigenizeSF Craft Market. Savor local food and delicious drinks. Shop with amazing brick and mortars. Dance to live music in the streets curated by Carnaval SF, Blondie’s and The Chapel. Make art, play games, and hang out!

Friday 7/11

Riff Rumble Comedy!
7/11 | Go With The Good | 1769 15th St, SF | 6:45 p.m. | $10.38+

Welcome to Riff Rumble, where the laughs come from the worst ideas imaginable! Watch as comics riff on hilarious topics they’ve never seen before—all completely live and improvised. Think you’ve got a funny premise? Add it to our bucket, but no pressure—participation is totally optional. That’s not all! There are 4 more comedians onstage, each with their own microphone, and they get to talk during the set, adding to the fun. It’s a fast paced, high energy comedy show that will keep you laughing the entire time.

Illenium
7/11 & 7/12 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 8 p.m. | $110.50

Illenium returns to Bill Graham Civic Auditorium two back-to-back weekends for four nights, July 11 + 12 and July 18 + 19! The American musician, DJ, music producer, and songwriter is known for creating innovative tracks that blend trap, future bass, and dubstep. Illenium’s music is cinematic, anthemic, and often lyrically personal, covering themes such as love, heartbreak, and rage.

Chinatown Night Market
7/11 | Chinatown | Grant Ave & Sacramento St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Join us the 2nd Friday of the month (May through October) for the Chinatown Night Market! Enjoy 5 blocks of entertainment and food on Grant Avenue, as well as 2 blocks of games and seating on Waverly. This event helps support local businesses and restore San Francisco’s Chinatown as a premiere nightlife destination. Join us to ensure that this community keeps thriving for generations to come!

From The E: Excelsior Night Market
7/11 | Norton St Parking Lot | 20 Norton St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Come join us at the Excelsior Night Market for a night of food, fun, and community vibes! This is the place to be for unique crafts, entertainment and live music. Explore the diverse offerings from local vendors and connect with your neighbors in a fun family-friendly environment.

Wobbleland 2025
7/11 & 7/12 | Cow Palace | 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City | 5 p.m. | $99-$199

SF – we are back and bringing our BIGGEST Wobbleland yet to the Cow Palace with Bassrush. Expect two massive nights of bass, featuring your favorite heavy hitters on July 11 & 12. 

Saturday 7/12

Macy Gray
7/12 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 8 p.m. |
 $66.75+

Macy Gray is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her debut studio album “On How Life Is”. Macy Gray is known for her distinctive raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday.

David Spade
7/12 | Mountain Winery | 14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga | 8 p.m. | $$67.77+

David Spade began his career by performing stand-up comedy in clubs, theaters and colleges across the country. He made his television debut on SNL and was soon after named the “Hot Stand-Up Comedian of the Year” by Rolling Stone Magazine. As a writer and a performer on SNL for five years, he is best known for his memorable characters including the sarcastic “Hollywood Minute” reporter on “Weekend Update” and catch phrases like “And you are?” and “Buh-Bye!”

The Basement Yard
7/12 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $53+

A podcast hosted by lifelong friends Joe Santagato & Frank Alvarez.

Cody Jinks w/ Tanner Usrey
7/12 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $60.10+

Cody Jinks is bringing The Hippies and Cowboys Tour to the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on Saturday, July 12 with Tanner Usrey.

Pacific Feats Festival
7/12-7/13 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 2 p.m. | $67.70+

Pacific Feats Festival is an annual celebration that showcases the vibrant culture and rich traditions of the Pacific region. Transforming America’s technology capital into the ultimate Island Market, the Pacific Feats Festival is a dynamic multi-day celebration of Pasifika culture, innovation, and artistry. Experience the perfect blend of tradition and modernity through cutting-edge technology, thrilling sports showcases, captivating tatau exhibitions, cultural performances, and a star-studded lineup of Pasifika artists. Discover a vibrant marketplace featuring the best of Pasifika-inspired merchandise, retail, art, and food. Enjoy unique offerings like kava, CBD products, and an array of goods from nonprofit vendors spanning the globe. Celebrate the richness of Pacific culture with immersive experiences and unforgettable moments at the Pacific Feats Festival!

Closing Party! ICONS UNCOVERED: Rare, Raw Photos of Punk & Rock Legends
7/12 | Punk Majesty | 1124 Sutter St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

The clock is ticking on ICONS UNCOVERED, the must-see photo exhibit featuring never-before-seen images by legendary punk and glam rock documentarian Leee Black Childers. This collection reveals rare, behind-the-scenes images of icons like Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Debbie Harry, Lou Reed, Billy Idol, Siouxsie, Johnny Thunders, and the Sex Pistols—moments that have never been publicly shown until now.

Sunday 7/13

Violent Femmes
7/13 | The Meritage Resort and Spa | 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $61.50+

Violent Femmes formed in 1981 as an acoustic punk band playing on the streets of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their main influences at that time were Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps and The Velvet Underground. Their goal was to rock harder than any other acoustic act on the planet. Violent Femmes eponymous debut album became the first and only album in Billboard history to enter the charts with a platinum certification- eight years after its release. Over the ensuing three decades, the Femmes became a mainstay of festivals, clubs, and theaters in more than 20 countries worldwide. Their raw sound and honest lyrical perspective has been cited as an influence by artists as diverse as Pink, Keith Urban, The Smiths, The Pixies, John Cusack, Mark Morris, and Wim Wenders. More than 40 years into their careers, Violent Femmes continue to attract young audiences on tour, create lasting music, and inspire people of all ages.

Ferry Fest
7/13 | Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 11 a.m. | Free w/ RSVP, All ages

Noise Pop and SF Ferry Building present Ferry Fest 2025, a new music festival celebration for the 127th birthday of SF’s most beloved landmark! Get ready for a full day of live music from Bay Area musicians, plus shopping and family fun in all your favorite shops, bars and eateries. 

HAVE: Home, Art, Vintage, Entertainment
7/13| Broadway Studios | 435 Broadway, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages

Part marketplace, part mini-festival, part love letter to San Francisco — HAVE is your new favorite Sunday plan. We’re taking over the historic Broadway Studios in North Beach for a one-day cultural mashup of vintage treasures, local art, live entertainment, and all the good vibes you didn’t know you were missing.

Monday 7/14

Bastille Day Celebration
7/14 | 7Social | 65 Post St, SF | 7 p.m. | $25-$35

This year, join us at our neighbor venue 7Social and step back in time to Les Années Folles with immersive visuals, specialty cocktails, and live jazz. Le Jazz Hot Quartet brings to the stage all the passion and sizzle of the French jazz style created by guitarist Jean “Django” Reinhardt of the world famous Hot Club de France, Paris circa 1920. Featuring band leader Paul Mehling (solo guitar, vocals), Isabelle Fontaine (rhythm guitar, vocals), Evan Price (violin), and Dexter William (bass). Festive wear (tri-color, vintage Parisian, etc) is encouraged but not required – enter our costume contest for a chance to win a 1 year individual membership to Mechanics’ Institute ($150 value)!

Morgan Jay
7/14 | Lagunitas Brewing Company | 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma | 4:30 p.m. Doors | Free w/ RSVP

Morgan Jay is a musician and comedian based in Los Angeles. Along with winning numerous awards and festivals across the country he’s become a fixture on social media with his viral tiktoks and instagram posts. Morgan has made appearances on MTV’s Wild n Out, NBC, and Comedy Central. In addition, Morgan was a featured comedian at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal as a new face of comedy.

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