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Secret San Francisco tracks down the best things to do in the city, from quirky restaurants and hidden bars to the best exhibitions, shows and nightlife in San Francisco.
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San Francisco is shutting down a block in downtown for a free, 5-hour Fleet Week block party — complete with a ‘Top Gun’ screening and live music
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (232+ words) Live music, fresh shucked oysters, a vintage clothing market, and an 80s Beauty Bar will take over Front Street for five hours of retro Fleet Week celebrations. San Francisco’s first entertainment zone, located on Front Street in downtown, has hosted a…...
Golden Gate Park is transforming this 5-acre meadow into a massive free opera event this Sunday, with 30,000 expected guests
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (315+ words) The San Francisco Opera brings its world-class 2026–27 season preview outdoors this weekend, completely free of charge. San Francisco Opera’s free Opera in the Park celebration is back this Sunday, September 13, 2026, marking the event’s 51st anniversary with an impressive afternoon of live…...
This century-old San Francisco theater has gone from vaudeville and cinema to an arts home—and now it is welcoming an epic tribute to ‘The Lord of the Rings’
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (220+ words) As the historic building reaches its centennial, its stage is preparing to host a string tribute to 'The Lord of the Rings', performing the film franchise's enduring scores live. Brava’s stage is preparing to host another chapter—a Candlelight tribute…...
San Francisco’s historic Chinatown is officially hosting its 5th annual free car show this Sunday with live music and lion dancing
1+ week, 5+ day ago (208+ words) Secret San Francisco San Francisco's Chinatown is a must-visit neighborhood for locals and tourists alike You can find incredible food, unique bars, and many historic buildings in the area Plus, the neighborhood regularly hosts free community events, ranging from massive…...
San Francisco’s waterfront is hosting a free art walk with live music, crafts, and drinks this September
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (239+ words) Kicking off on September 17, the new monthly series transforms the Embarcadero into an interactive art walk featuring large-scale art installations. Last year, San Francisco introduced a new public art initiative called the Big Art Loop. Just as the name suggests,…...
San Francisco’s 55-acre botanical garden is placing 12 pianos throughout the gardens for 11 days of free music
2+ week, 1+ day ago (150+ words) The beloved 11-day Flower Piano festival lets visitors enjoy daily performances by musicians or even play a tune themselves between sets. Every September, San Francisco’s sprawling botanical garden is transformed into an open-air concert venue. The annual event, called Flower…...
Just 45 minutes from San Francisco, this fine art festival brings 135 artists and live music to an old-growth redwood canopy this September
2+ week, 2+ day ago (268+ words) The beloved outdoor arts gathering takes over Old Mill Park on September 19–20, 2026, bringing together fine art, live music, and food. A popular Bay Area art event, the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, returns to Old Mill Park on September 19 and…...
A new nonprofit theater focused on art-house films is opening in San Francisco this fall
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (226+ words) The new theater is still raising funds to open this fall, with plans to have at least 11 screenings every week. San Francisco is a wonderful city for movie lovers, boasting several independent theaters that regularly show recent releases alongside classic…...
A free, 3-day music festival with 6 stages will take over San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park this October
3+ week, 1+ day ago (209+ words) Originally launched in 2001 by a local businessman to showcase his favorite acts, the iconic Hardly Strictly Bluegrass tradition is returning for 2026. This October, one of San Francisco’s most beloved traditions is returning to Golden Gate Park. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is…...
A 60-year San Francisco tradition returns to Golden Gate Park this Sunday with colorful processions, live music, and a free vegetarian feast
3+ week, 2+ day ago (292+ words) The vibrant Festival of the Chariots invites visitors of all backgrounds to pull massive decorated procession floats down JFK Promenade. The 60th annual Festival of the Chariots brings a joyful, colorful procession to Golden Gate Park‘s JFK Promenade this Sunday,…...