Danny DeVito takes the stage live to narrate the beloved film Matilda with live orchestra at Davies Symphony Hall on July 25 & 26th. The movie will play on the big screen while the San Francisco Symphony plays the score live. Kids tickets are half off!
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Tamale Lady Day!
7/11 | Zeitgeist SF | 199 Valencia St, SF | 4:20 p.m. | Free, 21+
Come celebrate the late great Tamale Lady SF (Virginia Ramos) at the Zeitgeist. There will be 5 bands, Tamales, shirts, candles and movies featuring the documentary "Our Lady of Tamale" by Cecil B. Feeder. It is free with 5 bands starting at 4:20pm and showing movies at 9pm. We will also show the kung fu zombie movie "Meter Maid Me Massacre" starring martial arts master Jino Kang, who just released the movie "Hard Redemption" with Lou Ferrigno (The Hulk.)
On Ellis Downtown Block Party ft. Adi Oasis
7/2 | John’s Grill | 63 Ellis St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Get ready to vibe with Adi Oasis and good times at the coolest downtown block party around! On Ellis returns for a special summer edition in collaboration with Downtown First Thursdays, bringing an evening of live music, community, and celebration to the heart of Downtown San Francisco.
This Week’s Events 6/30-7/6
Tuesday 6/30
The Pansies + Wake Naked
6/30 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany | 7:30 p.m. | $12.92, 21+
With raw vocals, tight rhythms, and sweeping, emotional dynamics, Wake Naked’s sound blends grunge-era tones with modern psychedelia.
Wednesday 7/1
Karaoke Night
7/1 | Club 1220 | 1220 Pine St, Walnut Creek | 9 p.m. | Free
Come unwind from the day and karaoke. Hosted by Holotta!
Thursday 7/2
Downtown First Thursdays
7/2 | Downtown SF | 2nd St between Market & Howard, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Peaches Christ’s Great American Variety Show takes over the DFT main stage, featuring the return of the infamous Hot Dog Eating contest.
After Dark: Starstruck
7/2 | Exploratorium | Pier 15, SF | 6 p.m. | $22.95, 18+
Explore the wonders of the cosmos through science, belief, and art.
Friday 7/3
Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S®
7/3 & 7/4 | Six Flags Discovery Kingdom | 1001 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo | 8:30 p.m. | $39+
All-American thrills are waiting for you at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom as we celebrate Independence Day with a breathtaking, synchronized music and drone spectacular. Pre-show will be Emceed by yours truly, Vanessa!
ELDERBROOK Day Party
7/3 | Gold Bar Distillery Treasure Island | 1 Ave of the Palms, SF | 2 p.m. | $49.44+, 21+
ELDERBROOK headlines the iconic Gold Bar Distillery on Treasure Island for an open air, sunset party.
Dracula - Ballet
7/3-7/12 | Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St, SF | 7 p.m. | $59.78+
Driven by masterpieces from Bach, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns and Debussy, this haunting retelling unleashes a collision of desire, torment and immortality.
Saturday 7/4
Future of Us
7/4 | Various SF Locations | Various Times | Free-$75
Future of Us Festival is a 10-day celebration of civic imagination across San Francisco with something for everyone. Ten days of arts, food, music, tech, dance, family programming, civic gatherings, and wellness events, spanning every corner of the city.
QUEER AS FOURTH
7/4 | El Rio | 3158 Mission St, SF | 3 p.m. | $15
QUEER AS FOURTH is a radical resistance party bringing together queer joy, Black and Brown culture, music, and community in one of San Francisco's most iconic queer spaces EL RIO!
Fourth of July Pub Crawl & Hot Dog Eating Contest 2026
7/4 | Rick & Roxy’s | 2125 Lombard St, SF | 2 p.m. | $17.85
San Francisco's Biggest Fourth of July Party. Enjoy Drink Specials, DJs, a Hot Dog Eating Contest, a Pie Eating Contest, and more.
Summer of 1969, The Soundtrack of a Generation w/ the SF Symphony
7/4 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 7 p.m. | $33+
The San Francisco Symphony and conductor Ted Sperling light up the night at Shoreline Amphitheatre with “Summer of 1969, The Soundtrack of a Generation”. The evening concludes with a grand finale of spectacular fireworks!
ILLUM Block Party 2026 w/ deadmau5 + Nero
7/4 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 3 p.m. | $67.98
San Francisco’s premier Independence Day weekend music and arts block party, IllUM, returns for a night of euphoric melodies, immersive art, and radiant energy.
Sunday 7/5
HEAD WEST Marketplace
7/5 | Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
Shop small from Local Makers, Crafters, Artists, Designers & Vintage Merchants! Live performance from Rollin’ with the Homos.
Monday 7/6
Dark Alleys: Darkwave Bowling
7/6 | Mission Bowling Club | 3176 17th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $12, 21+
DJs Tom Axe, Zlaya, Cole Grey & friends play all your favorite dark alt jams of the past & present while you enjoy an evening of free bowling with your Ghoulfriends!
Next Week’s Events 7/7-7/13
Tuesday 7/7
SCABMUGGERS
7/7 | The Freight | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 7 p.m. | $20-$30
For anyone interested in the intersection of feminism and politics comes this inspiring based-on-a-true-story tale of fighting back against sexism in the labor movement, set against the backdrop of Harvard in the 1990’s.
Wednesday 7/8
Lucero
7/8 | The Castro Theatre | 429 Castro St, SF | 8 p.m. | $41.75+
In the history of their expansive discography, Lucero has evolved and embraced everything from southern rock to Stax-inspired Memphis soul, whilst simultaneously maintaining their distinctive sonic foundations.
Thursday 7/9
Caribbean and Tropical Cocktails: Convos and Demos
7/9 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $55+
Experience a high-proof conversation that deconstructs the intersection of Caribbean and Tiki influences on cocktail culture.
Keak Da Sneak
7/9 | Yoshi’s Oakland | 510 Embarcadero W, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $48.10
Step into the Royal Rap Chambers of KEAK DA SNEAK, the King of Super Hyphy, as he slides through Yoshi’s Oakland to gas the whole summer up with a real Bay Area slap session.
Friday 7/10
O Say Can You See… the Soul of Our Nation – Opening Reception
7/10 | Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
This exhibit features artwork from local Bay Area artists that embody and envision their aspirations for the future of our country and its peoples, (re)imaging what we can be.
Unreal MAGIC: A Night of Mind-Bending Illusions
7/10 | The Lost Church - San Francisco | 988 Columbus Ave, SF | 8:15 p.m. | $28.31
Mixing laugh out loud comedy with jaw-dropping illusions, Sean Francisco’s style is fast, fresh, and a little dangerous. Jake Berg blurs the line between reality and illusion, delivering an interactive, mind-bending show that astonishes from start to finish.
Saturday 7/11
Jack London Hopscotch Tour
7/11 | Jack London District | 333 Broadway, Oakland | 12 p.m. | Free
Join us for a playful afternoon celebrating Jack London's newest public art installation: 10 one-of-a-kind hopscotch murals created by 10 talented local artists. From bold and colorful to whimsical and imaginative, every mural is a unique work of art waiting to be explored.
Playdate on Polk
7/11 | Crepe House | 1755 Polk St, SF | 2 p.m. | $10+
Drop into curated pop-up experiences at your favorite shops/cafes along Polk Street and connect with neighbors and SF locals who also dream of a more vibrant community.
20th Anniversary of El Rio's Dolly Parton Hoot!
7/11 | El Rio | 3158 Mission St, SF | 3 p.m. | $10 Suggested Donation
Join us for a Dolly party fit with wigs, bands, rhinestones, sing-alongs, and contests! Hosted by Margaret Belton & Manny Caneri!
Sunday 7/12
Conan The Barbarian: Movie Screening + Dance Party
7/12 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $15+, 18+
Join us for a screening of the 1982 classic, Conan the Barbarian! Costume contest! Show us your Barbarian, Hyborian Age and Snake Cult finery!
Monday 7/13
Streetlight Manifesto
7/13 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $51.37+
A high energy rock band with more horn players than traditional rock instruments, with influences from Latin, klezmer, folk, world, funk, jazz, and classical music all blending into one cohesive sound.
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