🍄A Mushroom Church, Hunky Jesus, & Easter Bonnets

Right now most of us want to get offline and get back to spending time with real humans instead of doomscrolling till our thumbs hurt. This is your opportunity to do that. We’re bringing together people who want to connect beyond the screen. At each dinner, you’ll be matched with like-minded locals for thoughtful conversation and real community.

Modern Tantra
4/8 | The Davon Method Relationship Coaching & Tantra Workshops | 2501 Harrison St #STE 15, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $39.19+

Step into a contemporary journey into presence, pleasure, and embodied intimacy — a grounded, practical introduction to Modern Tantra for singles and couples, designed for real life. Join us April 8th to learn simple ways to feel more alive in your body, communicate with authenticity, and create natural connection, followed by a relaxed cocktail party to keep the vibe going.

Tuesday 3/31

San Francisco's Next Congress Member? The Candidates Debate
3/31 | Sydney Goldstein Theater 275 Hayes St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $18-$54

San Francisco City Supervisor Connie Chan, former political advisor and software engineer Saikat Chakrabarti, and California State Senator Scott Wiener will present their visions for the future of the city and how they would represent its interests in Washington at a pivotal political moment.

Wednesday 4/1

Artist-Led Tour of “Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night”
4/1 | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | 701 Mission St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Meet Diedrick Brackens in the Grand Lobby for an artist-led tour of his first solo exhibition in the Bay Area, Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night. Join Brackens for this unique opportunity to learn more about this timely exhibition exploring tenderness, migration, and connections with the natural world.

Thursday 4/2

After Dark: Immersed in Verse
4/2 | Exploratorium | Pier 15 The Embarcadero, SF | 6 p.m. | $22.95, 18+

Discover the poetic side of both art and science. Romanticize your life with an evening of poetry! Swap a poem for a sip at the Green Fairy, an immersive art installation fueled by nonalcoholic cocktails and creativity. Settle in for poetry readings with local poets, and learn to craft your own verses at a freestyle poetry workshop.

Are You There, Luigi? It's Me, Margaret.
4/2/4/4 | Eclectic Box SF | 446 Valencia St, SF | 7 p.m. | $28.52

Revolutionary Fan-Fic About America's Most Wanted: Luigi Mangione. This original, non-musical stage play by Lysol Tony-Romeo explores the questions on everyone's mind: Did he do it? Was he acting alone? Was Mario involved? Join a grand conspiracy to activate the masses by committing murder and getting away with it!

Friday 4/3

ABOUT LAST NIGHT: A One Night Stand Story Telling Series
4/3 | Make-Out Room | 3225 22nd St, SF | 8 p.m. | $20-$25

A One Night Stand Story Telling Series where real people sharing real stories about horrifying one-night stands, awkward hookups, & regrettable romps.

LANY
4/3 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $78.15+

LANY have quietly cracked the mainstream on their own terms as one of the most ubiquitous, unpredictable, and undeniable alternative rock bands of this era. The platinum-certified Los Angeles group consistently deliver rafter-reaching anthems anchored by airtight songcraft, and the outsized personality of enigmatic frontman and songwriter Paul Jason Klein.

$5 Friday with The Circus Center Flyers
4/3 | Circus Center | 755 Frederick St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $5

Join the community of Circus Center for a special $5 Friday event. You’re invited to explore a variety of circus skills, including juggling, tightwire, and hula hooping—no experience necessary.

Saturday 4/4

Psychedelic Church Grand Opening Party
4/4 | Live Worms Gallery | 1345 Grant Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | Free

The evening is a triple celebration — marking the Church of Mother Gong's grand opening, the 4-year anniversary of Professor Seagull's Smartshop, and the reveal of Live Worms Gallery's newly remodeled space. The night will feature live music, art, food, and community gathering, with sponsor support from Opal, Stoned Ape, and Evolved Nutrients, bringing together ceremony, creativity, and consciousness in the heart of North Beach.

Opulent Temple Presents: Sacred Dance 'white party'
4/4 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 9 p.m. | $71.74+, 21+

Sacred Dance, aka 'the white party' is a stunning production in the Ballroom and Parlor, featuring Burning Man's best known DJ's flanked by a variety of performance and spectacle all night long.

Last Stop Vintage Show
4/4 | Ciel Creative Space | 2611 8th St, Berkeley | 10 a.m. | $10-$20

Last Stop Vintage Show is the Bay Area's newest true vintage clothing market. The show features 25+ vendors offering quality curated vintage and antique clothing & accessories. Expect to find one-of-a-kind treasures and rare grails from the 1970s and earlier.

Oakland Khmer New Year Festival
4/4 | Peralta Hacienda Historical Park | 2465 34th Ave, Oakland | 10 a.m. | Free

Each spring, Oakland comes alive with the colors, sounds, and spirit of Cambodia. Join us for the Khmer New Year Festival, an intergenerational celebration honoring Khmer traditions, resilience, and community pride. For one vibrant day, the park transforms into a cultural village filled with music, dance, ceremony, food, art, and joy. This is a joyful, welcoming space for all.

Sunday 4/5

Hunky Jesus & Foxy Mary Contest
4/5 | Mission Dolores Park | 566 Dolores St, SF | 10 a.m. | Free

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, San Francisco’s revered and irreverent Order of queer and trans nuns, are delighted to invite neighbors across the Bay Area to their Annual Easter Celebration, “Easter in the Park: Love Thy Neighbor,” on the north end of Mission Dolores Park near the tennis courts. 

Bring Your Own Big Wheel 2026
4/5 | Potrero Hill | Vermont St & 20th, SF | 12 p.m. | Free, All ages

Here we are friends, approaching the 24th BYOBW! A welcome respite from the bullsh*t swirling around, a kick in the booty to your ennui, yeeting the heck out of our perennial depression. Let’s DO THIS.

Easter Bonnet Promenade
4/5 | Washington Square | 600 Columbus Ave, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

A New York Easter bonnet tradition reimagined in San Francisco. Sunday finest, handmade hats, and community in Washington Square Park.

Monday 4/6

The Moss
4/6 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $37.10

In a musical landscape with fewer boundaries than ever before, The Moss’s exuberant brand of alternative rock spans genres, eras, and even oceans.

Tuesday 4/7

Prism Bitch + Lady Starbeast + Fuzz Kit
4/7 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 7:30 p.m. | $18.33, 21+

PRISM BITCH, a trio from Albuquerque, hop from robust riff-ery to sticky sweet hooks before dipping back into moments of distorted bliss and warm melodies. Lady Starbeast combines sultry, powerful vocals with operatic background harmonies, dark, eerie and intricate melodies and a wild, irreverent spirit.

Wednesday 4/8

Puzzle & Play @ Mad Oak
4/8 | Mad Oak | 135 12th St, Oakland | 6 p.m. | Free, 21+

Ready to shake up your Wednesday night? Assemble Puzzlery is returning to the "Yard" at Mad Oak for an evening of laid-back vibes and multi-tasking fun! Whether you're a puzzle enthusiast or just looking for a cool spot to hang out, we’re bringing the pieces—you bring the energy.

Thursday 4/9

FART MARKET: Community Art Draft Night
4/9 | Madrone Art Bar | 500 Divisadero St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

FART MARKET is a community-driven exhibition inviting people to contribute artwork they’re ready to let go of. Donated artwork will accumulate on the bar walls and then be rehomed during a Community Art Draft Night—a playful, draft-style experience inspired by sports drafts. Watch, cheer, strategize, or draft your own future wall favorite!

Friday 4/10

ART MATTERS! Open Studios
4/10-4/12 | 1890 Bryant | 1890 Bryant St, SF | 6 p.m. (Noon on Sat/Sun) | Free

Come join our historic arts community as we open our doors this Spring and help us celebrate human art in all its forms. In our studios you will find art and meet the artists who make it, people who teach, mentor, nurture, and thrive on the exchange of new ideas.

The Living Room Show
4/10 | MASS | 995 Market St 6th Floor, SF | 7 p.m. | Free

Join us for the Living Room Show! We're a monthly free variety show every second Friday that shows off amazing artists in the Bay! From comedy to music to all kinds of creatives, we've got you covered!

Aurorawave
4/10 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 9 p.m. | $29.32

aurorawave is a boundary-pushing rock band recognized for pioneering a distinct sound they term reggaecore — a fusion of heavy guitar-driven intensity and rhythmic influences drawn from reggae. Their music integrates aggressive, groove-oriented arrangements with emotionally charged lyricism, resulting in a style that is both musically intricate and viscerally accessible.

Saturday 4/11

Going to Extremes: A John Waters 80th Birthday Celebration
4/11 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $55+

Calling all rock’n’roll refugees, illegal space aliens, John Waters says climb on over the wall to the other side. He’s dressed to thrill and ready to rant about pro-punk conversion therapy, right-wing female-female impersonators, extreme amusement parks, even prank guerrilla placement of phony incendiary book titles in libraries that recently banned gay children’s classics. Yessir, the Duke of Dirt has reckless eyeballs and he’s lookin’ for you, lunatics!

Night of Ideas 2026: Lighting the Way
4/11 | SF Public Library Main Branch & Asian Art Museum | 100 + 200 Larkin St, SF | 3 p.m. | Free

Spend an evening exploring the ideas, art, and conversations shaping how we move forward collectively.

59th Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival - 1st Weekend
4/11-4/12 | Japantown | Post St between Laguna & Fillmore, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

Get ready for two unforgettable weekends in Japantown, San Francisco. Full of culture, performances, food, and community vibes as we celebrate our rich traditions.

Sunday 4/12

HEAD WEST Marketplace at Hayes Valley
4/12 | Hayes Valley | Hayes St @ Patricia’s Green | 11 a.m. | Free

HEAD WEST is an Outdoor Marketplace of Makers, Crafters, Artists, Designers + Vintage Merchants rooted in the Bay Area.

PloverFest
4/12 | Sunset Dunes | Between Judah & Sloat, SF | 12 p.m. | Free

This community celebration marks one year since the opening of California’s largest pedestrianization project in history! Enjoy a “musical mile” of local bands and DJs playing along the park, plus games and family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon.

Monday 4/13

Janelle James
4/13 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 9:15 p.m. | $43.80+

Janelle James is a multifaceted entertainer known for her work as a comedian, actress, and writer. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Ava Coleman in the ABC television series Abbott Elementary. James' comedic style is characterized by its sharp wit and social commentary, making her a standout figure in the comedy world.

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