BARTable This Weekend: April 4–6

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Enjoy San Francisco Restaurant Week this weekend. Photo courtesy of Downtown SF Partnership.

San Francisco Restaurant Week
April 4–13 | Multiple
Times Vary | Multiple

San Francisco Restaurant Week is back this spring with exclusive prix-fixe menus at some of the city’s best restaurants. Enjoy multi-course lunch and dinner specials and fantastic deals on delicious dishes. Try new hotspots or return to old favorites throughout San Francisco this weekend and through April 13. 

"A Prayer for Peace" 
April 4–6 | Civic Center/UN Plaza, Powell St
Times Vary | Multiple

New Century Chamber Orchestra presents "A Prayer for Peace" at the First Congregational Church in Berkeley (0.6 miles from Downtown Berkeley) and St. Mark's Lutheran Church in San Francisco (0.9 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza). Be entertained by three composers, each seeking peace in their own way, and enjoy the performances this weekend near BART.

Oakland Roots v. Rhode Island FC
April 5 | Coliseum
1 p.m. | 7000 Coliseum Way

It’s Youth Soccer Day this weekend as the Oakland Roots face Rhode Island FC at the Oakland Coliseum. Lucky fans will also get to watch young athletes take the historic field for halftime entertainment. Cheer on the home team (and the kids!) just 0.2 miles from Coliseum.

Van Manen at the San Francisco Ballet
April 5-6 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times Vary | 455 Franklin St. 

Hans van Manen is a pioneer in the Dutch dance scene and this weekend you can see for yourself what he's all about. Enjoy four dynamic works curated by Tamara Rojo, including tango, classical and contemporary pieces. Catch the show with diverse scores from Astor Piazzolla to Bach and Beethoven 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza. Find discount on tickets for our BARTable friends here.

“Art” at Shotgun Players
Through April 12 | Ashby
Times Vary | 1901 Ashby Ave.

Shotgun Players present “Art,” a Tony Award-winning play that explores the complexities of friendship when one of three friends buys an expensive modern painting. With witty dialogue and themes of value, identity and betrayal, this show is a must-see. Catch this thought-provoking play 0.2 miles from Ashby.

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!

Dance and dine this weekend at Friday Nights at the OMCA. Photo courtesy of OMCA. 

Friday Nights at OMCA
April 4 | Lake Merritt
5–8:30 p.m. | 1000 Oak St.

Dance the night away to non-stop Bhangra music on the Garden Stage at this weekend’s Friday Nights at OMCA. Pack a picnic to enjoy on the big lawn or treat yourself to dinner from Off the Grid food trucks. This family-friendly event full of DJs and drummers is just steps from Lake Merritt Station.

Outdoor Film Fest at PROXY
April 4 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
7:45 p.m.–10 p.m. | 432 Octavia St.

Watch “All We Imagine as Light” under the stars at the PROXY Walk-In Theater this Friday in Hayes Valley. The inspiring story follows three women in Mumbai and illustrates the beautiful power of sisterhood. Before the show, grab a Fort Point Beer or a non-alcoholic tonic from the in-house juice shop. Enjoy the show just 0.5 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.

“Daybreaker” Free Dance Party at Thrive City
April 5 | Powell St
10 a.m.–1 p.m. | 1 Warriors Way

Bust a move at one of the coolest dance parties in the Bay Area. Start the morning off at Thrive City with a yoga class before the DJ and a trio of brass musicians join the scene. The dress code is technicolor rainbow florals. Take BART to Powell St and walk or hop on the Muni T to the Chase Center to join the party.

“Night of Ideas” Free Late Night Festival at the Main Library
April 5 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
4 p.m. – 1 a.m. | 100 Larkin St.

The theme of this year’s Night of Ideas is (Un)Common Ground. The event encourages participants to explore our territorial, social and emotional values as they relate to our communities through crafts, performances and workshops. The family program runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the San Francisco Main Library (338 feet from Civic Center/UN Plaza) and the evening program runs from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at both the Asian Art Museum (0.2 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza) and the San Francisco Main Library.

Spring Art Fair at the IAMI
April 6 | Powell St
Noon–5 p.m. | 1025 Market St.

Support the International Art Museum of America as the monthly art fair partners with over 40 local vendors and artists to offer a fun, family-friendly event. Highlights include the craft table, face painting, beer and wine tasting, and live music. Shop at the art fair, which is more than 0.3 miles from Powell St.

New events have just arrived in the Bay Area! New shows, one-time events, unique workshops, annual events or anything that's just popped up on our radar. Learn more about what qualifies as "BARTable" or use hashtag #sfbartable for the chance to be featured!

Don't miss the San Francisco Giants' Opening Day. Photo Courtesy of mlb.com.

San Francisco Giants' Opening Day
April 4 | Embarcadero
1:35 p.m. | 24 Willie Mays Plaza

It’s opening day at Oracle Park, and the Giants will face the Mariners to kick off the special season. It’s the 25th year of Oracle Park, and fans can celebrate with pregame ceremonies starting at 12:45 p.m. Cheer on the home team and prepare for an exciting baseball season! Take BART to Embarcadero and walk 1.2 miles, or transfer at Embarcadero to the Muni Metro N Line and pop out at the stadium. Learn more about taking BART to the game here.

"We Them Ones" Comedy Tour at Oakland Arena
April 5 | Coliseum
8 p.m. | 7000 Coliseum Way

BMN Entertainment is known for producing top-tier comedy events, and its new production, “We Them One’s Comedy Tour,” promises to be a standout experience. Expect appearances by comedians Kountry Wayne, Corey Holcomb, Lil Duval, Tony Roberts and Karlous Miller. Laugh all night, 0.2 miles from Coliseum.

SF Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall
April 4–5 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times Vary | 201 Van Ness Ave.

Watch one of your favorite 90s films, “The Titanic,”  at Davies Symphony Hall this weekend. The classic movie by James Cameron with music by composer James Horner is accompanied by an orchestra led by conductor Sarah Hicks. Don’t miss the show (and the bar’s blue Heart of the Ocean cocktail) 0.3 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.

Patti Lupone at Zellerbach Hall
April 5 | Downtown Berkeley
8 p.m. | 101 Zellerbach Hall

Broadway star Patti LuPone has won three Tony awards, two Olivier Awards and two Grammys. She’ll entertain lucky patrons this weekend with a cabaret-style performance in Berkeley. LuPone will randomly pick songs from an onstage hat and mix her music with stories about her impressive career. Enjoy the performance 0.6 miles from Downtown Berkeley.

Stereophonics at the Regency Ballroom
April 6 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
8 p.m. | 1300 Van Ness Ave.

This Sunday, you can catch one of Britain’s best bands, the Stereophonics, at the Regency Ballroom. Their 20-year career is full of achievements and accolades, and their ninth album, “Keep the Village Alive,” emulates the band’s sound in their prime. Don’t miss their performance in San Francisco, just 0.9 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.

Looking for more BARTable things to do? Try one of the many Michelin-starred restaurants near BART. Stay warm at these indoor attractions and museums. Or support women-owned businesses during Women's History Month. Don't forget to use BART's Trip Planner  to plan your outing!

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