Enjoy the magic of Fleet Week. Photo courtesy of DVIDS.
Fall calls for new adventures, and this weekend the Bay Area is buzzing with opportunities. From San Francisco’s Fleet Week to Oakland Style’s creative flair, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Hop on BART and discover concerts, festivals, cultural celebrations and more. Here are a few of our favorite BARTable events this weekend in the Bay.
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Don't miss the fashion and fun of Oakland Style this weekend in the Bay Areal. Photo courtesy of Visit Oakland.
Oakland Style
Through Oct. 12 | Multiple
Times vary | Multiple
Celebrate The Town’s creative spirit at Oakland Style, a five-day festival of art, fashion, music and cuisine running Oct. 8–12. From live art battles and mixology competitions to high-fashion teas and a student-led Cuisine + Couture showcase, it’s a stylish week of BARTable events.
Thelonious Monk Celebration: Danilo Pérez w/ John Patitucci & Adam Cruz
Oct. 10–12 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times vary | 201 Franklin St.
Celebrate Thelonious Monk’s 108th birthday at SFJAZZ Center this weekend. Icons Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci and Adam Cruz will perform, honoring Monk’s legacy with a dynamic and classic performance at Miner Auditorium, 0.5 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
This world-premiere play by Obie Award–winner Christopher Chen starts as a lively, debate-style panel on animal testing, which quickly plunges into a moral labyrinth where the audience partakes in the experience via voting cards. Catch this clever comedy only 0.1 mile from Ashby.
American Conservatory Theater presents "Kim’s Convenience” at the Toni Rembe Theater. Don’t miss this hilarious and heartwarming award-winning comedy-drama about a Korean family-run corner store that inspired the popular Netflix hit, just 0.3 miles from Powell St.
Book lovers are in for a real treat! Litquake is a two-week celebration of literature featuring performances, workshops, unique storytelling, and more. With over 100+ events to choose from, there's something for every bibliophile to enjoy! Find a list of BARTable Litquake events
here.
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!
Enjoy a lively Friday night at San Francisco's Chinatown Night Market. Photo courtesy of SF Station.
Through Oct. 13 | Embarcadero
Times vary | Downtown San Francisco
San Francisco Fleet Week is California’s largest annual civic event—a city-wide celebration that honors the sea services and the men and women who serve in uniform. San Francisco Fleet Week, one of the city’s most thrilling annual traditions, features ship tours, military displays and family-friendly activities along the waterfront. Check out the
full list of events to find a BARTable show near you.
The Chinatown Night Market returns for the final event this year to the beautiful, lantern-lined Grant Avenue in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Enjoy food, local merchants, entertainment and a lively atmosphere in the vibrant heart of Chinatown. Take BART to Montgomery St to join the celebration 0.5 miles away at Grant Ave. and Sacramento St.
Oct. 11 | Downtown Berkeley (0.2)
10 a.m. | 2151 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Honor Indigenous cultures with a day of music, dance and traditional arts at Berkeley’s Civic Center Park. This community celebration features local artists, food vendors and a vibrant marketplace, 0.2 miles from Downtown Berkeley at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park.
Oct. 11 | West Oakland Station
11 a.m.–4 p.m. | 1651 Adeline St.
Celebrate art and music at West Oakland’s beloved Life is Living Festival. Enjoy live performances, local food and a joyful community vibe at De Fremery Park, just 0.3 miles from West Oakland Station.
Oct. 12 | Embarcadero
11 a.m.–5 pm. | 1 Ferry Plaza
Celebrate global flavors at the World of Dumplings Festival, where chefs and vendors from around the Bay share their best takes on this beloved comfort food. Sample bites from dozens of cultures while taking in scenic views along the Embarcadero, just 0.3 miles from Embarcadero Station.
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!
The entire family will enjoy the "Around the World Through Dance at the San Francisco Symphony." Photo courtesy of San Francisco Symphony.
Oct. 11 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
2 p.m. | 201 Van Ness Ave.
This weekend, witness dancers perform traditional and contemporary works from across the world. This captivating matinee celebrates cultural diversity and artistic expression, making it an inspiring way to spend your Saturday afternoon, just 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Oct. 11 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
8:45 p.m. | 170 Valencia St.
Discover the magical melodies of Joe Hisaishi, the composer behind Studio Ghibli’s beloved films. Performed by a live string quartet, this enchanting concert offers a truly cinematic evening in the glow of hundreds of flickering candles, 0.8 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza at the Chan National Queer Arts Center.
Oct. 11 | Downtown Berkeley
8 p.m. | 101 Zellerbach Hall
Celebrate one of the world’s most innovative string quartets as Kronos returns to Berkeley for a special performance. Expect bold compositions, boundary-pushing arrangements and decades of musical mastery from this legendary ensemble, only 0.6 miles from Downtown Berkeley at Zellerbach Hall.
Global pop superstar Dua Lipa brings her electrifying energy and dance-floor anthems to San Francisco’s Chase Center. Fans can expect dazzling visuals, chart-topping hits and a night of nonstop fun. Take BART to
Powell St or
16th St Mission and walk or hop on Muni to the
Chase Center.
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