Our Partners’ Events
See Matilda with Live Orchestra
7/25 & 7/26 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. | $75+
Danny DeVito takes the stage live to narrate the beloved film Matilda with live orchestra. The movie will play on the big screen while the San Francisco Symphony plays the score live. Kids tickets are half off!
ODC/Dance presents: Summer Sampler
7/30-8/2 | ODC Theater | 3153 17th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $30-$110
Catch the celebrated return of ODC Fellow KT Nelson’s “surreal and compassionate” Nothing's Gonna Make Sense (Reflections on Grief), Co-Artistic Director Mia J. Chong’s world premiere in collaboration with EIGHT/MOVES, and Guest Choreographer Catherine Galasso’s world premiere, UNRELIABLE NARRATOR, drawn from the lives and artistry of ODC’s founding women, Brenda Way, Kimi Okada and KT Nelson, featuring candid interviews with each alongside rare stage appearances.
This Week’s Events 7/21-7/27
Tuesday 7/21
The SoapGirls
7/21 | Kilowatt | 3160 16th St, SF | 6 p.m. Doors | $19.06
Formed by sisters Noemie and Camille Debray. Their music is gritty and rocky, melodic and catchy, with vocals that range from sweet harmonies to raw growls.
Wednesday 7/22
Dark and Darker: A Dark Comedy Show
7/22 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $23.55+, 18+
This showcase brings together fearless comics delivering sharp, unapologetic, boundary-pushing material.
Thursday 7/23
Playa Social: Burners and Future Burners
7/23 | The Fold | 3359 26th St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Burning Man can feel overwhelming when you're starting out. This event is a chance to ask questions, meet people, discover camps, find inspiration, and get excited for what's ahead.
Arrivals | Silent Disco Exhibition Activation
7/23 | Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Come celebrate immigrant art and stories, as we turn the Ferry Building’s Grand Hall into a silent disco.
Friday 7/24
Bhangra and Beats Night Market
7/24 | Yerba Buena Gardens | 750 Howard St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free-$12.51
San Francisco’s biggest South Asian cultural celebration will transform Yerba Buena Gardens, Jessie Square, and Yerba Buena Lane into a vibrant festival of music, dance, food, and culture.
Love Isn't Blind | Live Comedy/Dating Show
7/24 | The Foundry SF | 1425 Folsom St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $23.73
F*** the apps. Four men. One bachelorette. The twist? The men can't speak. It’s part comedy show, part dating experiment, and part audience-powered chaos.
Saturday 7/25
Goth Yoga in North Beach
7/25 | The Church of Mother Gong | 1345 Grant Ave, SF | 4 p.m. | $28.52
Move your body to the sound of shimmering guitars and mournful synths. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a total baby bat, this all-levels practice will stretch, ground, and resurrect you — one breath, one pose at a time. Expect atmospheric goth soundscapes, gentle-but-grounding movement, and a room full of kindred spirits who understand that peace can wear black. No experience is required. Just bring a mat, an open heart, and your favorite shade of noir.
Full Moon Trip Temple
7/25 | Live Worms Gallery | 1345 Grant Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
An ever evolving, community based performance art piece and church service. A night of poetry, and live music from two extraordinary guests: San Francisco lever harpist Amelia Romano, whose electric harp shimmers between classical and Latin worlds, and Venezuelan flamenco guitarist Carlos Caminos, whose strings carry the fire of Andalucía and the soul of South America. Art supplies will be out for anyone who feels moved to draw or paint, and tea and snacks will be provided. Come as you are, settle in, and let the sound carry you somewhere new.
Alameda Rock & Roll Flea Market
7/25 | Faction Brewing | 2501 Monarch Street, Alameda | 10 a.m. | $5
Score vintage vinyl, cool gear, and rockin’ finds at the Alameda Rock & Roll Flea Market! 100 vendors, live music, food trucks, and more!
Madrone Book Sale
7/25 | Madrone Art Bar | 500 Divisadero St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free
Browse a curated selection of used art books, fiction, YA books, cookbooks, graphic novels, comics, and hidden gems. All proceeds to benefit Youth Art Exchange.
Sunday 7/26
Up Your Alley 2026
7/26 | Folsom St | Folsom between 11th & 8th, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, 18+
Come get twisted with Steamworks, dance to our hot DJs and with our hotter gogos, watch kink and bondage demos that will blow your mind, cruise the artisan goods at our vendors, and get dirty at San Francisco’s notorious leather and kink block party.
Secret Improv Vice, San Francisco Noir
7/26 | Shelton Theater | 533 Sutter St, SF | 5 p.m. | $25
Witness an improvised Noir, set beneath the rolling San Francisco fog and along the crooked streets slick with rain and regret. Watch closely as flawed detectives, cunning dames, and shady lowlifes collide in an unpredictable plot.
Monday 7/27
Perfect Pairing | Brews & Views: Beauty and the Beast (1991) with Fort Point Beer Company
7/27 | The Walt Disney Family Museum | 104 Montgomery St in the Presidio, SF | 6 p.m. | $15-$25
“Be Our Guest” for a special screening of Disney Animation’s Beauty and the Beast (1991), paired with brews from San Francisco’s Fort Point Beer Company! Discover “Something There” with our custom trivia and scavenger hunt, then enjoy an exclusive Q&A with actor Fergie L. Philippe, who plays Beast in the North American touring company of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast The Musical, currently on stage at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre.
Next Week’s Events 7/28-8/3
Tuesday 7/28
Meatbodies
7/28 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 8 p.m. | $29.69
After years of relentless touring, personal collapse, recovery, and rebuilding, Meatbodies returns with a renewed sense of urgency. The result is a live show that feels less like nostalgia and more like ignition: blown-out guitars, locked-in rhythm, moments of total lift-off, and a crowd moving together somewhere between garage rock, psych, and controlled chaos.
Wednesday 7/29
Tour of “Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements”
7/29 | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts - Gallery 1 | 701 Mission St, SF | 6:45 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Join artist Fabio Mendieta and educator Mx. Tate Jawdat for this unique opportunity to learn more about the role of art and archive in empowering younger generations, uplifting queer and trans voices, and drawing inspiration from our collective past to create the futures we want to see.
Thursday 7/30
Pancakes & Booze - Oakland: Underground Art Show
7/30 | Crybaby | 1928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $17-$25, 21+
We’re stripping away the traditional "white-cube" gallery pretense and replacing it with a raw, high-density experience that brings together over 75+ local artists for one night only.
St. Vincent w/ the San Francisco Symphony
7/30 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $98+
Join us for an unforgettable evening of unique symphonic reinterpretations of songs from one of modern music’s most eclectic and acclaimed bodies of work.
Emo Nightlife
7/30 | California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF | 6 p.m. | $26, 21+
CaUsE tOnIgHt wIlL bE tHe NiGhT for everyone who never deleted their emo playlist. From the first song to the final encore, Emo Nite DJs will keep the anthems coming while the museum transforms with creative experiences. Make a zine, get a piercing, browse local makers, and celebrate the music that still brings everyone together.
Friday 7/31
Book Shop Comedy
7/31 | Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative | 3130 24th St, SF | 7 p.m. | Free/Tips
The only Comedy Show in a bookstore! Join us for a night of laughs with some of the best comics in the Bay. Hosted by the Amazing Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative, this is a different, more intimate show.
Most Best Open Mic
7/31 | KALW Public Media | 220 Montgomery St, SF | 5:30 p.m. | Free-$12.51
Host Charlie Getter gathers a homegrown harvest of poets, musicians, and storytellers with something to say. Stay until the end to find out who will win performance of the night and have their voice broadcast on KALW 91.7 FM.
Lil Wayne
7/31 | Toyota Pavilion at Concord | 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord | 8 p.m. | $40.50+
Lil Wayne celebrates his iconic album series on the '20 Years of Carter Classics Tour', alongside 2 Chainz and The Game.
Saturday 8/1
2026 World Dog Surfing Championships
8/1 | Linda Mar Beach | 5000 CA-1, Pacifica | 9 a.m. | Free
The World Championships for Dog Surfing take place on the Northern California coast, bringing together the best in local and international dog surfing talent.
Jerry Day
8/1 | Jerry Garcia Amphitheater -McLaren Park | 100 John F Shelley Dr, SF | Free
Join Friends of JGA (Jerry Garcia Amphitheater) and a full lineup of Bay Area musicians for a free event celebrating Jerry Garcia and San Francisco, both past and present.
Fiesta en el Parque
8/1 | Presidio Tunnel Tops | Doyle Dr, Presidio, SF | 1 p.m. | Free
Join us for a family-friendly celebration of Latin culture, dance, music, and community, all with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Arrivals | Urban Sketching + Membership Mixer
8/1 | Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 12 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
This is a drop-in sketching session in the Grand Hall with Arrivals as your backdrop. No skill level required. No agenda. Just show up, find a spot, and draw.
Sunday 8/2
The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO
8/2 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 8 p.m. | $63.45
Murray & Peter Present The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO. From RuPauls Drag Race Season 14, 2022 and most recently All Stars 10 from 2025, BOSCO is now headlining her first ever solo tour, created by BOSCO.
Monday 8/3
Rebel Rose
8/3 | Yoshi’s Oakland | 510 Embarcadero W, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $62.10+
From the rich musical soil of Oakland, California, emerges REBEL Rose — a commanding vocalist, songwriter, and international performer whose artistry carries the power of soul tradition and the fearless spirit of a new generation.
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