San Francisco is more than halfway through “Fogust,” but there are still ways to brighten your days in The City.
Whether you witness a 46,000-pound fire-breathing robotic dinosaur crush cars or watch a parade snake through the streets of Chinatown, here’s what events in San Francisco you should check out over the next seven days.
‘Messing Up Mixed Media’ presented by Bad Art Club (Monday)
The Faight Collective near Haight and Fillmore streets hosts art workshops every third Monday of the month, during which participants are encouraged to freely explore their creative abilities. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and the event runs from 6 to 9 p.m.
Attendees will work with paints, magazine clippings and random objects, among other materials. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. Prices range from $21 to $31. Donations can also be made in the amount of $42 or $53.
‘The Bay Agenda: The Future of Public Media’ presented by KALW (Tuesday)
KALW’s 220 Montgomery St. office is holding a live town-hall broadcast to discuss the effects of cuts to federal funding for public broadcasting. Speakers include KALW Executive Director James Crass, the Kitchen Sisters’ Davia Nelson, Snap Judgment’s Glynn Washington and KQED’s editor-in-chief, Ethan Toven-Lindsey.
Thirst Draft: A Writing Event for Everyone at Madrone Art Bart (Wednesday)
Patrons at the Divisadero Street venue will all receive the same writing prompt, which they then turn into their own literary work and share as part of an open mic night. There is no time limit or word-count restriction.
The event starts at 6 p.m., with presentations beginning an hour later. Pens and paper will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own materials.
‘Unlocking Sun Mysteries’ presented by Randall Museum (Wednesday)
The Corona Heights museum is hosting Bart De Pontieu of the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers Association, who will hold a lecture on the star nearest to our planet. De Pontieu will cover recent discoveries and insights into the celestial object, as well as the future of solar research.
Fogust Block Party at Sunset Dunes (Thursday)
Live music, games and other family-friendly activities are coming to the intersection of Noriega Street and Great Highway. Hosted by Friends of Sunset Dunes, the event runs from 5 to 7 p.m.
The first 100 attendees will receive a free Sunset Dunes poster, with the first 25 out of those also receiving a yet-to-be-revealed special gift.
‘Black Eyes on Black Art’ presented by Tenderloin Museum (Thursday)
The Tenderloin Museum is hosting a conversation with artist Ramekon O’Arwisters and community advocate Mattie Loyce, both of whom helped The City with its Shaping Legacy project last year. The undertaking assessed what communities and voices were represented in the monuments and memorials part of San Francisco’s Civic Art Collection. Glide’s Marvin White, visual artist Cheryl Derricotte and Key Jo Lee of the Museum of African Diaspora will join the duo.
Port Beautification Day at Mission Bay Mariposa Park (Friday)
Volunteers can lend a helping hand to Port of San Francisco employees, who will be pulling weeds and picking up trash along Mariposa Park. The clean-up event runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Check-in starts 30 minutes prior, with volunteers needing to complete a liability waiver before they can begin their tasks. Volunteers are encouraged to dress in layers, as well as wear closed-toe shoes and sunscreen. They should also bring a reusable water bottle. Participants can sign up through Eventbrite.
Fridays on Front Street (Friday)
This event brings live music, DJ sets and lawn games to Front Street between California and Sacramento streets from 4 to 9 p.m. The Golden State Valkyries’ road game against the Phoenix Mercury will also be livestreamed on an outdoor screen, with tip-off slated for 7 p.m.
A crowd gathers for an Oktoberfest celebration on Front Street in San Francisco on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.
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Three bars — Royal Exchange, Harrington’s and Schroeder’s — will have drink specials throughout the night. Guests, who are encouraged to wear Valkyries-branded or purple clothing, can RSVP their attendance online to be entered into a special prize giveaway.
Salsa in the Square night party in Union Square (Friday)
The historic shopping district hosts a monthly celebration of salsa music. Friday’s iteration features DJs JuanLove and Pablo Dinamico, with the latter teaching a short dance class involving rumba, timpa, and reparto dance styles to get participants familiar with the music. Dinamico will also lead dance circles and a session on reparto, a Cuban version of reggaeton.
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“Wicked” Sing-Along Night presented by Feinstein’s at Hotel Nikko (Friday)
Feinstein’s at Hotel Nikko is hosting a sing-along event of the smash-hit 2024 film starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in costumes and, depending on which character they want to embody, even rock green makeup.
Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show starting 90 minutes later. Guests can purchase tickets for $12 through Eventbrite.
17th Annual Glide Summer Gala (Friday)
The Glide Young Professionals Committee will host its the 17th annual Glide Summer Gala. This year’s event recognizes SF Carnaval CEO Roberto Hernandez and Old Skool Cafe’s Teresa Goines as recipients of the 2025 Reverend Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani Legacy Awards.
The gala runs from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Phoenix Hotel. Individual general admission tickets cost $105, while a $300 “double-date package” with four tickets and four drink coupons. Patron and sponsorship packages range from $500 to $25,000.
Chinatown’s Hungry Ghost Festival (Saturday)
The Chinese Culture Center is bringing music and art to Portsmouth Square, along Grant Avenue, the Dr. Rolland and Kathryn Lowe Community Bridge, and inside its Kearny Street galleries. Saturday’s festival begins at 4 p.m. with a parade down the streets of Chinatown, featuring a 14-foot-tall Ghost King figure.
Bay Football Club vs. Washington Spirit (Saturday)
The second-year NWSL team is making its debut in The City with the first-ever women’s professional sporting event to be played at Oracle Park — home of the San Francisco Giants — against U.S. national-team star Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit. Bay FC is aiming to break the league’s single-game attendance record, set last year when it beat the Chicago Stars in front of 35,038 fans at Wrigley Field.
Bay Football Club’s game against the Washington Spirit will be the first-ever women’s professional sporting event to be played at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
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Gates open at 11 a.m. and kickoff is at 1 p.m. Bay Area rappers Mistah F.A.B. and P-Lo will perform before the match and at halftime, respectively. The first 20,000 fans will receive a commemorative flag. Tickets are available online, with prices ranging from $20 to $334.
Castro Merchants Association Carnival Family Block Party (Saturday)
The Castro Merchants Association is taking over the intersection of Noe and Market streets from noon to 5 p.m. with an afternoon of drag performances, LGBTQ artists and live music.
The family-friendly event is free to attend, with no RSVP required.
Duboce ParkJam (Saturday)
Friends of Duboce Park is bringing its third annual Duboce ParkJam to its namesake park. The event, which runs from noon to 5 p.m., features performances from local groups Misunderstood, Olive Pants, Middle Dog, Lightning Made Rhinos and Unamaz.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs and picnics to the jam session, which takes place on the park’s upper lawn and the Pierce Street side of the green space. The event is free to attend, but donations to Friends of Duboce Park are encouraged.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire at Chase Center (Saturday-Sunday)
Hot Wheels is bringing its line of toy monster trucks to life with a two-day, three-show run at the Mission Bay arena. Shows also feature performances by members of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team and an appearance by Megasaurus, a 46,000-pound robotic dinosaur that can crush cars and breathe fire.
Hot Wheels is bringing its line of toy monster trucks to life.
Courtesy Skyler Greene
Saturday’s shows take place at noon and 7 p.m., with one performance taking place the following day at 2:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online, with special pricing options available for children.
Free Community Rowing at India Basin Waterfront Park (Sunday)
Rock the Boat San Francisco, a youth development organization that focuses on wooden boatbuilding, sailing and environmental education, will provide free rides on the group’s student-built fleet of traditional wooden rowboats. Participants can either learn to row or enjoy views of The City along the water.
The event coincides with First Saturday on the Waterfront, a bazaar that brings bands, family-friendly activities and food trucks to India Basin Waterfront Park.
Asian Prenatal Advocates Family Support Services 38th Anniversary Celebration (Sunday)
The social services organization nestled between North Beach and Jackson Square is hosting a free, community-wide block party on Grant Avenue between Sacramento and Clay streets. It features lion dance routines, drumming, and other live entertainment. Young attendees can get their faces painted or receive temporary tattoos, while there will also be a free book giveaway. Claw machines, pop-up basketball games and bowling are among the recreational offerings.
The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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