BARTable This Weekend: Oct. 17–19

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Head to Richmond this weekend to participate in the Harmony Walk. Photo courtesy of Harmony Walk. 

Fall weekends in the Bay Area are filled with fun — and this one’s no exception. From Daly City’s lively Top of the Hill Festival and San Francisco’s final Castro Night Market to music marathons, parades and concerts, there’s something to enjoy all weekend long. Whether you want to dance in the streets, explore new art and theater or take little ones to see Disney on Ice, these BARTable events promise boundless entertainment.
 
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Catch an event at the Litquake Festival this weekend throughout the Bay Area. Photo courtesy of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.

Catch an event at the Litquake Festival this weekend throughout the Bay Area. Photo courtesy of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. 

Cal Bears v. UNC
Oct. 17 | Downtown Berkeley
7:30 p.m. | 2227 Piedmont Ave.

The Cal Bears enter Saturday’s game as the favorites against UNC at Memorial Stadium. With a 4-2 record, Cal has gotten off to a pretty solid start to the season. Catch the action 1.1 miles from Downtown Berkeley. Head east on Center Street and refer to this map for the most direct walking route. Alternatively, catch a free shuttle from Downtown Berkeley BART, which has drop-offs near the stadium. Service runs 2.5 hours before game time and continuously until one hour after kickoff. Service will resume at the start of the fourth quarter for postgame transportation.

Daly City Top of the Hill Festival
Oct. 18 | Daly City Station
11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Mission St. and John Daly Blvd.

Daly City’s biggest community celebration returns with live music, food and fun for all ages. Enjoy performances by Anuhea, Spawnbreezie and more, plus a classic car show, kids’ zone and delicious local eats — all just 0.5 miles from Daly City Station.

"Fury and Heartbreak" at First Congregational Church
Oct. 18 | Downtown Berkeley
2 p.m. | 2345 Channing Way

What happens when love turns to rage—or when devotion meets betrayal? This concert, performed by the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale, plunges into the fiery world of Italian Baroque music, where emotions run high, strings race furiously, and abandoned lovers make their voices heard. Exit at Downtown Berkeley, and in 0.6 miles, you will hear the music. 

Sunday Streets: Excelsior
Oct. 19 | Glen Park or Balboa Park
11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Mission St. between Avalon Ave. and Geneva Ave.

Experience the Excelsior neighborhood, free of cars and full of community-driven, family-friendly activities. Take BART to Balboa Park or Glen Park to join the fun. The Balboa Park Station is 0.5 miles from the southern end of the Sunday Streets route, while the Glen Park Station is about 0.6 miles from the northern end of the route. 

“Kim’s Convenience” at the Toni Rembe Theater
Through Oct. 19 | Powell St
Times vary | 415 Geary St.

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.

Litquake Festival
Through Oct. 25 | Multiple
Times vary | Multiple

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

Chicken & Biscuits
Through Oct. 26 | Powell St
Times vary | 650 Geary St. 

Get ready for big laughs in “Chicken & Biscuits,” a sharp, soulful comedy about family, faith and the chaos that erupts at one unforgettable funeral. Catch this joyful and heartfelt drama 0.5 miles from Powell St

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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!

Head to the Castro this weekend for the year's final Castro Night Market. Photo courtesy of Castro Night Market (Bradley Roberge).

Head to the Castro this weekend for the year's final Castro Night Market. Photo courtesy of Castro Night Market (Bradley Roberge). 

Harmony Walk
Oct. 18 | Richmond
10 a.m.–1 p.m. | 3230 Macdonald Ave.
 
Celebrate unity and community spirit at Richmond’s Harmony Walk, a fun-filled morning of music, fitness and family activities. Head to Nicholl Park, 0.8 miles from Richmond, to join the festivities.
 
Bearrison Street Fair
Oct. 18 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Noon–6 p.m. | 11th St. and Harrison St.
 
San Francisco's playful street fair celebrates body positivity and inclusivity with DJs, drag performances and lots of community booths. Check out the event map and schedule, and plan to catch the deadlift contest and full queer wrestling matches. Find the fun 0.8 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
 
Hexen Festival
Oct. 18 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
1–5 p.m. | 424 Octavia St.
 
Step into a world of witches at the Hexen Festival. The witchy celebration is filled with live music, tarot readings and mystical market stalls. Discover a spellbinding afternoon in Hayes Valley, 0.6 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
 
Music Day: Free 6-Hour Music Marathon
Oct. 19 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Noon–6 p.m. | 401 Van Ness Ave.
 
Experience a nonstop six-hour showcase of Bay Area musicians performing everything from jazz and opera to folk and pop at the War Memorial. Don't miss beautiful music this Sunday, 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.

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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!

Maroon 5 entertain at the Chase Center this weekend in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Live Nation.

Maroon 5 entertains at the Chase Center this weekend in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Live Nation. 

Maroon 5 at the Chase Center
Oct. 18 | Powell St or 16th St Mission
8 p.m. | 1 Warriors Way
 
Global pop icons Maroon 5 will be in the Bay Area this weekend for one night only. Fans can expect chart-topping hits like “Sugar,” “Memories,” and “This Love.” Take BART to Powell St or 16th St Mission and walk or hop on Muni to the Chase Center to catch the show.
 
Ravel’s "Daphnis et Chloé"
Through Oct. 18 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times vary | 201 Van Ness Ave.
 
Join the San Francisco Symphony for Ravel’s “Daphnis et Chloé,” a romantic masterpiece blending music and myth. Enjoy world-class musicians in a gorgeous setting at Davies Symphony Hall, just 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
 
The Life and Music of George Michael
Oct. 18 | Powell St
7:30 p.m. | 445 Geary St.
 
Celebrate the legacy of George Michael in this tribute concert featuring his greatest hits with powerful vocals and live instrumentation. This Saturday, relive the magic of “Faith” and “Careless Whisper” at the Curran Theatre, just 0.3 miles from Powell St.
 
Disney on Ice at Oakland Arena
Through Oct. 19 | Coliseum Station
Times vary | 7000 Coliseum Way
 
Bring the kiddos and watch your favorite Disney characters skate to life in a dazzling performance of music, costumes and incredible ice skating. Perfect for fall ages, this magical show is 0.5 miles from Coliseum Station.
 
Terror Vault: 1874 Halloween Haunt
Through Nov. 1 | Powell St
6–9:30 p.m. | 88 5th St.
 
Step inside a spine-tingling haunt beneath the Old San Francisco Mint, where immersive storytelling meets haunted house. This eerie attraction arrives just in time for Halloween, and is only 0.2 miles from Powell St.

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