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Golden Gate Park’s month of concerts is all but over, yet plenty of San Francisco events will keep the good times rolling this week.
These are the film screenings, night markets, events — and yes, even free musical performances you should check out over the next seven days.
Jazz Nights at Novela (Monday)
The Mission Street bar hosts live jazz performances from Bay Area artists every Monday night. The free event starts at 6:30 p.m., and the two-hour jam sessions begin at 7:30.
Guests can RSVP online ahead of time, but walk-ins are welcome.
‘The Hills Have Eyes’ presented by Warped VHS (Tuesday)
Balboa Theater in the Richmond district is hosting a screening of the late Wes Craven’s horror classic. The screening begins at 7:30 p.m., opening with a pre-show consisting entirely of trailers from Craven’s filmography.
Tickets, which include a $1 booking fee, are available online for $16 (general admission) and $12.50 (adults who are at least 60 years old).
Free Art Workshop: Cityscape Paintings (Wednesday)
Participants in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts’ latest drop-in art workshop will create pieces inspired by “Makibaka,” a SOMA Pilipinas exhibition highlighting the culture and contributions of Filipinos throughout the neighborhood and the Bay Area.
Instructors will provide materials, and participants can take their pieces home as souvenirs. Museum admission is free on Wednesdays, and participants can register for the workshop online.
Valencia LIVE! features entertainment on three stages spread between 16th and 19th streets, including one on 17th Street by owner Nikki DeWald’s Blondie’s Bar.
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Valencia LIVE! (Thursday)
The monthly Valencia Street party will once again fill the stretch between 16th and 19th streets with DJs, live music and family-friendly activities. Local bars and restaurants will also offer specials throughout the event.
Valencia LIVE! runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Guests can RSVP their attendance online.
Mission Rock Movie Nights (Thursday)
China Basin Park is hosting a free, family-friendly movie-night, with the first 100 RSVPs receiving free popcorn. Thursday’s film of choice is “A Minecraft Movie” starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black.
The screening begins at 7:30 p.m.
Voice of the Saxophone: Free Summer Concert (Thursday)
Community Music Center’s Mission-district campus will explore the stylings of saxophone and piano compositions with performances by artists Juan Carlos Entrambasaguas, Ricardo Martinez and Natsuki Fukasawa.
Thursday’s event begins at 7 p.m. and takes place at the CMC Concert Hall, which is located at 544 Capp St. Guests can get free tickets online.
Reel San Francisco Stories — A History of Film in SF (Thursday)
Manny’s in the Mission will host historian Christopher Pollock, who will share stories behind films that have been shot in the San Francisco Bay Area. The two will also discuss how film can be used to preserve communities.
The event begins at 6 p.m. Tickets, which range in price from $9 for a live-streaming option and $18 for general admission, can be purchased on Eventbrite. There is also a $36 option to cover the cost of a free ticket for another attendee.
This month’s edition of the Castro Night Market honors community leaders who have shaped the neighborhood.
Courtesy Madeline Johns
Castro Night Market (Friday)
The monthly night market returns to 18th Street between Hartford and Collingwood streets with food vendors, merchants and live entertainment. Friday’s will celebrate local community leaders who have shaped the Castro neighborhood.
The market runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Guests can RSVP online to help organizers estimate attendance.
Free Stern Grove Festival tickets pickup (Friday)
Stern Grove Festival organizers are making roughly 1,000 tickets available to the two concerts that are part of the Big Picnic Weekend celebration — a two-day benefit marking the end of Stern Grove’s summer season — on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginning at 5 p.m., residents can claim up to two tickets to Saturday’s show — which features Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen Marley — at the REI store at 840 Brannan St. or on the Larkin Street side of Fulton Plaza.
Fulton Plaza will also have tickets available at 5 p.m. for Sunday’s Diana Ross show. Guests at both locations will also be able to buy limited-edition show posters made by local artists.
Blankets and Blockbusters: ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ (Friday)
The 3,108-square-foot video board affixed to Chase Center’s exterior will become a silver screen showing the 1999 romantic comedy. Thrive City’s event will also feature arts-and-crafts stations, trivia contests and plenty of photo opportunities.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and warm clothing in case the weather takes a chilly turn. Free tickets can be claimed through Eventbrite, with the event running from 6 to 9 p.m.
More than 40 pizzaiolos and 20 breweries will be taking part in the third annual San Francisco Pizza, Bagel, and Beer Festival in North Beach on Saturday.
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‘Memoir’ at Great Star Theater (Friday-Saturday)
The 75-minute show weaves together circus and theater as it explores the ways in which people’s memories can accurately or inaccurately reflect their pasts. Acrobats, trapeze artists, and hoop aerialists and divers are among those who will take the stage.
Tickets are available online and range in price from $26.50 for seating in the rear of the theater to $67 for a cabaret table that accommodates up to four guests. Friday’s show starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s performances take place at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Bernal Village Marketplace’s Summertime Fun Pop-Up (Saturday)
A former Bank of America building built in 1924 transforms into a community marketplace that supports rotating casts of up to 12 neighborhood artists and makers throughout the year. This month’s event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition to pop-up vendors, guests will also be able to enjoy brunch and coffee options to complement their shopping.
San Francisco Pizza, Bagel, and Beer Festival (Saturday)
Tony Gemignani and the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation are hosting the third annual festival celebrating carbohydrates. The event, which runs from noon to 4 p.m., spans two blocks along Washington Square on Stockton and Filbert streets.
More than 40 pizzamakers and 20 breweries will be attending the festival, which also features a pizza-making competition. Tickets can be purchased online, with prices ranging from $90 to $289 for a VIP offer. There is also a $64 ticket for people between the ages of 13 to 20 years old.
Glen Park Night Market (Saturday)
Kern Street and its adjoining parking lot between Diamond Street and Brompton Avenue will be filled with crafts from local artists and makers, as well as live music and DJ sets, as part of the summer night market that occurs on the third Saturday of each month.
A children’s section includes face-painting booths, storytimes, chalk drawing and bubbles for young San Franciscans to chase and expend energy for the weekend. The event runs from 4 to 8:30 p.m.
‘Floribunda!’ Dahlia Show (Saturday-Sunday)
Dahlia Society of California and American Dahlia Society members showcase their best flowers, with awards up for grabs in a variety of categories. The free event takes place at the San Francisco County Fair Building near the intersection of 9th Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Residents are invited to not only view the blooms but take photos of them as well.
SF Gem & Mineral Society 90th Anniversary Extravaganza (Saturday-Sunday)
The San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society is celebrating its 90th anniversary by inviting The City into its Judah Street headquarters. From noon to 3 p.m., visitors can expect educational seminars, rock-painting sessions and hands-on demonstrations.
The nonprofit’s clubhouse is also open for tours, during which participants can see members’ collections and creations. Sunday’s event features the aforementioned activities, as well as a show-and-tell and a prize drawing at 3 p.m.
Tickets for “Sea Boys” at the Roxie Theater range in price from $12 for children and senior citizens to $16 for general admission.
Courtesy Roxie Theater
‘Sea Boys’ at Roxie Theater (Sunday)
Diaspora Arts Connection will present “Sea Boys,” a film that tells the story of two boys living on opposite sides of a country. The screening begins at 3:15 p.m. and precedes a post-film question-and-answer session featuring director Afshin Hashemi.
Tickets available for online purchase and range in price from $12 for children and senior citizens to $16 for general admission.
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