BARTable This Weekend: Mar. 1-3

Last Updated On Feb. 27, 2024

Laugh and learn at Oakland Museum of California's (OMCA) free First Sunday event. Photo courtesy of OMCA.

Spring has almost sprung here in the Bay Area. Outdoor events like the North Beach Art Crawl are slowly making their way to our calendars. For those unwilling to bear the chilly weather, there's plenty to do indoors like a show at Paramount Theatre or Family Storytime at the Asian Art Museum. Grab your coat and Clipper card, and we'll see you at the station. Are you hosting an event near a BART station? Visit this page to learn about "what is BARTable."

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Catch soul-singing dup Tamia & Joe at Paramount Theatre. Photo courtesy of Paramount Theatre.

Tamia & Joe at Paramount Theatre

Mar. 2 | 19th St/Oakland
8:00 p.m. | 2025 Broadway

Prepare for a night of soulful melodies and captivating performances by award-winning artists Tamia and Joe as they perform at the Paramount Theatre. Featuring six-time Grammy-nominated R&B sensation Tamia and the smooth vocal stylings of Joe, this special event promises to be a memorable celebration of musical excellence, showcasing two of R&B's most renowned artists. Catch the show 0.1 miles from 19th St/Oakland.

Celebrating Michael Smuin

Through Mar. 3 | Powell St
8:00 p.m. | 700 Howard St.

Smuin continues their 30th Anniversary season with "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special series of performances remembering founder Michael Smuin. This weekend will feature performances of "Zorro!" This one-act story ballet tells the story of the popular masked folk hero. With plenty of sword fighting and cape action, "Zorro!" will delight new audiences. Then catch "Fly Me to the Moon," set entirely to the music of Frank Sinatra. The shows will occur at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 0.3 miles from Powell St.

"Big Data"

Through Mar. 10 | Powell St
Times Vary | 415 Geary St.

Sam loves Timmy, and Lucy loves Max, but the pressures of modern life leave them susceptible to the siren song of tech. Do our devices - tantalizingly incarnate in this funny, sexy, uncanny world premiere - know us best? When Sam and Lucy’s parents make a shocking announcement, the family must confront what distracts them from each other—the legacy they’ll leave behind. Catch the twisted tale by the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T) at Toni Rembe Theater 0.3 miles from Powell St.

"Manahatta"

Through Mar. 10 | Downtown Berkeley
Times Vary | 2081 Addison St.

A young Lenape woman, Jane Snake, returns to her ancestral homeland, Manahatta, to work as a securities trader on Wall Street – the once-walled street built by enslaved Africans to keep the Indigenous Lenape out. Set against the backdrop of the Occupy Wall Street movement and across time, "Manahatta" draws parallels between the forced removal, taxation and fiscal impact on Native Americans during the 2008 financial crisis and the 1626 Dutch purchase of the island of Manahatta/Manhattan. The Aurora Theatre Company presents this stunning performance 0.1 miles from Downtown Berkeley.

Cirque du Soleil "KOOZA"

Through Mar. 17 | Embarcadero
Times Vary | 24 Willie Mays Plaza

"KOOZA" is an innovative journey viewed through the perspective of The Innocent, an endearing yet naïve clown looking for his place in the world. A mystery item is delivered to The Innocent one day when he is flying his kite. Experience an electrifying show where larger-than-life characters meet daredevil acrobatics that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Catch the show under the big top at Oracle Park. Travel to Embarcadero Station and walk or hop on the Muni N line just above the station.

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!

A young child enjoys a craft project during one of the Asian Art Museum's kid-friendly activities. Photo courtesy of the Asian Art Museum.

North Beach Art Crawl
Mar. 1 | Montgomery St
5-9 p.m. | 261 Columbus Ave.

Enjoy an art and live entertainment evening during the North Beach Art Crawl. The North Beach Neighborhood Group starts March honoring Women's History Month with poetry readings and live music. The first performance starts at 5:00 p.m. in Jack Kerouac Alley, 0.7 miles from Montgomery St. Continue the crawl through North Beach and visit the nine participating galleries while enjoying eight live shows.

Movie Night at Nido's Backyard
Mar. 1 | Lake Merritt
6:30-8:15 p.m. | 104 Oak St.

Bring your blankets, folding chairs and family to a free movie night at Nido's Backyard. All ages are welcome; this week, they'll be showing "Always Be My Maybe" (rated PG-13). Food and drinks will be available at the bar. The movie will start at 6:30 p.m. so arrive early to place your order and grab a good seat. Nido's Backyard is 0.4 miles from Lake Merritt.

First Sunday at OMCA
Mar. 3 | Lake Merritt
11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 1000 Oak St.

Every first Sunday of the month, general admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History and Natural Sciences is free, and tickets to special exhibitions in the Great Hall are discounted at $6. In between exploring the galleries, pick up some locally-made goods from their shop, relax outside in the updated garden or grab award-winning soul food at Town Fare. Spend a fun-filled afternoon just 0.1 miles away from Lake Merritt.

Family Storytelling at the Asian Art Museum
Mar. 3 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times Vary | 200 Larkin St.

Kids of all ages are welcome to this afternoon of delightful storytelling. Myths and tales from Asia will come alive with storytelling with the beautiful galleries as a backdrop. Admission to the museum is free this Sunday, so after the story, take the family to view the three floors of Asian art through the centuries. The storytelling takes place 0.2 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.

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Emily LaRoche, owner of Double Vision Thrift, smiles in front of her latest finds. Photo courtesy of Sid Goldfader-Dufty.

Nicki Minaj at Oakland Arena
Mar. 1 | Coliseum
8 p.m. | 7000 S Coliseum Way

The rap legend Nicki Minaj will start her national tour at Oakland Arena this weekend. Hear a classic set list including tracks from her early mixtapes as well as hits from her newest album, which the tour shares the name, "Pink Friday 2." There are still tickets available to what is sure to be an explosive show. Oakland Arena sits just 0.1 mile from Coliseum Station.

"Prometheus, The Poem of Fire"
Mar. 1-3 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times vary | 201 Van Ness Ave.

The San Francisco Symphony and Cartier present a multisensory production of "Prometheus" that aspires towards transcendence, aiming to realize Scriabin’s vision of a truly synesthetic work of art. The symphonic poem "Prometheus, The Poem of Fire" celebrates synesthesia and cosmic unity. Scriabin, the writer of this piece, envisioned a total, mystical, consuming work of art that sublimed his audiences to another plane of consciousness. Exit at Civic Center/UN Plaza with 0.3 miles to Davies Symphony Hall.

Double Vision Thrift Haul
Mar. 2-3 | 16th St Mission
Times vary | 455 A Valencia St.

Start shopping for spring this weekend at Double Vision Thrift. Bring your biggest grocery bag and fill it for only $15 per bag. They'll be selling curated pieces from their collection including vintage t-shirts, outerwear, accessories and more during this blowout sale. If you don't have a bag to fill, one can be purchased at the event. Double Vision Thrift pops up in the Mission District just 0.2 miles from 16th St Mission Station.

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