BARTable This Weekend: April 26-28
Last Updated On Apr. 21, 2024
Oakland Roots soccer team will be playing the Colorado Springs Switchbacks on April 27. Photo Courtesy of Oakland Roots.
The Bay is bringing family fun to the main stage this weekend. Head out to the Ferry Building this Saturday to enjoy the Edible Excursions tour, or watch "A Strange Loop" at the American Conservatory Theater. In the heart of the Mission District, Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros will spotlight SF's Latinx community and the power of literature. Oakland Roots soccer team is bringing culture to the field against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks and Telegraph Ave in Berkeley will be "popping" for Telegraph Boba Day. There are so many things to do, and just enough time to pick a few. Are you hosting an event near a BART station? Visit this page to learn about "what is BARTable."
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John Scofield, Vicente Archer and Nasheet Waits will be performing at SFJAZZ on April 26th. Photo Courtesy of John Scofield.
John Scofield is a living legend, an American jazz guitarist who has collaborated with artists like Miles Davis and Charles Mingus. Scofield, along with Vicente Archer and Nasheet Waits, will perform music from Scofield's most recent ECM album, "Uncle John’s Band," featuring songs by The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Miles Davis, Leonard Bernstein and more. Find your weekend's musical stylings 0.5 mi from Civic Center/ UN Plaza.
Oakland Roots SC v. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
April 27 | Hayward
7 p.m. | 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
April 27 | Hayward
7 p.m. | 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Spend Saturday evening with the Oakland Roots soccer team. Gearing up against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, the Roots will bring grit and culture to the field. The Oakland Roots SC is a purpose-driven professional men’s soccer team that seeks to harness the magic of Oakland and the power of sports as a social force for good. Don't miss that energy as they take it onto the field! Take BART to Hayward Station and hop on the AC Transit 60 bus to Cal State East Bay to catch the match.
Storyteller's Showcase
April 28 | Powell St
12:30-2:30 p.m. | 750 Howard St.
Head out to 826 Valencia's eighth annual Storytellers' Showcase! Students from 826 Valencia's programs in the Mission, Tenderloin and Mission Bay neighborhoods will read their original writings for their families and community. The young authors have been reflecting on the theme "Write Here, Write Now." Hear their powerful, joyful expressions from the stage. The event will have family-friendly activities and live music from funk duo Tall Tee and BART will be in attendance as well. Celebrate with the community 0.4 miles from Powell St.
Kristina Wong "Sweatshop Overlord"
April 28 | Powell St
12:30-2:30 p.m. | 750 Howard St.
Head out to 826 Valencia's eighth annual Storytellers' Showcase! Students from 826 Valencia's programs in the Mission, Tenderloin and Mission Bay neighborhoods will read their original writings for their families and community. The young authors have been reflecting on the theme "Write Here, Write Now." Hear their powerful, joyful expressions from the stage. The event will have family-friendly activities and live music from funk duo Tall Tee and BART will be in attendance as well. Celebrate with the community 0.4 miles from Powell St.
Kristina Wong "Sweatshop Overlord"
Through May 5 | Civic Center/ UN Plaza
Times Vary | 1127 Market St.
Times Vary | 1127 Market St.
On Day 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kristina Wong began sewing masks out of old bedsheets and bra straps on her Hello Kitty sewing machine. Before long, she was leading the Auntie Sewing Squad, a work-from-home sweatshop of hundreds of volunteers—including children and her own mother—to fix the U.S. public health care system while in quarantine. It was a feminist care utopia forming in the midst of crisis. Or was it a mutual aid doomsday cult? The answer to that question is something you’ll have to decide for yourself as Kristina takes you through her journey in this Pulitzer finalist play. Bear witness to the bizarre at the A.C.T.'s Strand Theater, 0.2 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
“A Strange Loop”
Through May 12 | Powell St
Times Vary | 415 Geary St.
The bold and heartfelt Tony Award-winning musical arrives directly from Broadway. Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer Prize-winning funny work of art exposes the heart and soul of a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer. The thoughts in his head come to life on stage by the hilarious ensemble. See this unmissable show at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater, just 0.3 miles from Powell St.
"Blue Door"
Through May 12 | Downtown Berkeley
Times Vary | 2081 Addison St.
Through May 12 | Powell St
Times Vary | 415 Geary St.
The bold and heartfelt Tony Award-winning musical arrives directly from Broadway. Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer Prize-winning funny work of art exposes the heart and soul of a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer. The thoughts in his head come to life on stage by the hilarious ensemble. See this unmissable show at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater, just 0.3 miles from Powell St.
"Blue Door"
Through May 12 | Downtown Berkeley
Times Vary | 2081 Addison St.
This two-man play at the Aurora Theatre Company showcases over a century of history in a very personal way. The story follows Lewis, a Black mathematics professor. During a night of sleepless delusion, he meets three generations of Black ancestors who lived during times of enslavement, Jim Crow and Black Power. Lewis's journey is full of joy, pain, resiliency and music. Take BART to Downtown Berkeley to see Lewis travel through the past to determine his future 0.3 miles away at 2081 Addison St.
You needn’t pay a dime – or even a pretty penny! – to enjoy the breadth of the Bay Area’s offerings. Below you’ll find a roundup of free local events, including festivals, markets, museum admission-free days and more!
Dancers showcase their talents during Hip Hop on the Plaza. Photo courtesy of All the Way Live Foundation.All The Way Live Foundation has brought back this series of free, all-age events celebrating the rich history and diverse artistry of hip hop dance in San Francisco. Running through September 2024, Hip Hop On the Plaza will feature a dynamic lineup of programming, including weekly dance workshops and bi-monthly dance battles that will transform UN Plaza into a hub of creative expression and community engagement. Kids of all ages are heading to Civic Center/UN Plaza to partake in the festivities just 0.1 mile away.
PROXY Spring Series Outdoor Movie: "Turning Red"
April 26 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
7:15-10 p.m. | 432 Octavia St.
Spend the evening in Hayes Valley at a free outdoor screening of Pixar favorite, “Turning Red.” In the film a young girl trying to juggle her burgeoning independence and her family's high expectations is about to become even more complicated when the high-achiever Mei Lee makes an eye-opening discovery. Enjoy the show 0.6 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
April 26 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
7:15-10 p.m. | 432 Octavia St.
Spend the evening in Hayes Valley at a free outdoor screening of Pixar favorite, “Turning Red.” In the film a young girl trying to juggle her burgeoning independence and her family's high expectations is about to become even more complicated when the high-achiever Mei Lee makes an eye-opening discovery. Enjoy the show 0.6 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Be My Neighbor Day
April 28 | 24th St Mission
11 a.m. | 3090 23rd St.
Mr. Rogers will join the Bay Area in spirit for Be My Neighbor Day at Parque Ninos Unidos. Be My Neighbor Day brings the beloved world of Mr. Rogers to Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day), a long-running celebration of children and books that uplifts Latinx literacy in the heart of the Mission. This year, more than thirty local organizations will attend the festival at El Parque Niños Unidos to celebrate a day of festivities promoting literacy. Families will receive free multilingual books, participate in crafts and enjoy performances by children’s favorites such as Daniel Tiger and more. Take BART to 24th St Mission and head 0.4 miles to Parque Ninos Unidos.
April 28 | 24th St Mission
11 a.m. | 3090 23rd St.
Mr. Rogers will join the Bay Area in spirit for Be My Neighbor Day at Parque Ninos Unidos. Be My Neighbor Day brings the beloved world of Mr. Rogers to Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day), a long-running celebration of children and books that uplifts Latinx literacy in the heart of the Mission. This year, more than thirty local organizations will attend the festival at El Parque Niños Unidos to celebrate a day of festivities promoting literacy. Families will receive free multilingual books, participate in crafts and enjoy performances by children’s favorites such as Daniel Tiger and more. Take BART to 24th St Mission and head 0.4 miles to Parque Ninos Unidos.
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Take the Edible Excursions tour at the SF Ferry Building. Photo courtesy of SF Ferry Building. Telegraph Boba Day
April 27 | Downtown Berkeley
All Day | 2328 Telegraph Ave.
Telegraph Avenue is the boba capital of the Bay Area with 15 shops in a 3-block radius offering a variety of your favorite boba drinks. Take BART to Downtown Berkeley then enjoy special deals, surprise giveaways and an appearance from the official Boba Ambassador, Boba Fett, just 0.7 miles away. Collect Boba Bears stickers while sipping your favorite milk tea during this daylong event.
Edible Excursions at the Ferry Building
April 27 | Embarcadero
10-11:30 a.m. | 1 Ferry Building
San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building is a landmark location for Bay Area foodies, boasting three weekly farmers’ markets and dozens of nationally acclaimed food spots. The Edible Excursions tour at the Ferry Building gives the inside scoop on cuisine by some of the Bay's most decorated chefs and restaurants, including SF's sweetest landmarks like Recchiuti Confections and Humphry Slocombe. Get a taste of the magic and history of San Francisco 0.2 miles from Embarcadero.
Oakland's newest market celebrates Viatnamese culture right near Lake Merritt. Grab the family and head out to see art and try new food vendors, catch performances and play games with the kids. Community members are encouraged to meet, socialize and enjoy an afternoon of connecting while providing local talent a space to showcase their skills and products. See all this new event has to offer 0.9 miles from Lake Merritt.
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