BARTable This Weekend: Sept. 5–7

Have fun in the sun this weekend at the 5th Annual Bizerkeley Food Fest. Photo courtesy of Eventbrite. 

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Join the action this weekend as the Roots play the Riverhounds in the East Bay. Photo courtesy of The Oaklandside.

“Let’s Glow” Free BART Anime Fest
Sept. 6 | Warm Springs/South Fremont
4:30-8 p.m. | 45193 Warm Springs Blvd.

The BART Anime Project is hosting a Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival at the Warm Springs/South Fremont plaza. Don’t miss BARTy and more anime mascots, along with an art alley, live DJs, dance lessons and boba at this fun weekend gathering.

Oakland Roots v. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Sept. 7 | Coliseum
1 p.m. | 7000 Coliseum Way

Oakland Roots will show off their skills playing the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC this weekend in Oakland. Catch the game and cheer for the home team, 0.2 miles across the bridge from Coliseum Station.

Oakland Ballers v. Boise Hawks
Sept. 5-7 | West Oakland
Times vary | 1689 20th St.

This weekend, head to the East Bay to cheer on the Oakland Ballers at Raimondi Park. They’re facing the Great Falls Voyagers three days in a row. Take BART to West Oakland. You can either walk 0.9 miles or jump on the Ballers shuttle or AC Transit 22 bus to Raimondi Park.

5th Annual Bizerkeley Food Fest
Sept. 7 | North Berkeley
Noon-6 p.m. | 1757 Acton St.

Love vegan food? Head to the 5th Annual Bizerkeley Food Fest, Northern California's largest vegan food festival, taking place at North Berkeley Station. Here, you'll find over 90 vendors offering global plant-based cuisines, live music and even a pickleball tournament.

Oakland Pride
Sept. 7 | 12th St/Oakland City Center
11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Frank Ogawa Plaza

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Oakland Pride this Sunday at Frank Ogawa Plaza. Enjoy a parade, live performances and a welcoming crowd under the theme "In Unity, We Thrive." Catch the BARTmobile in the parade that begins near 19th St/Oakland, then enjoy the festival in Frank Ogawa Plaza, just 0.1 miles from the 12th St/Oakland City Center 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!

Catch "Superman" at Oracle Park this weekend in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of MLB.com

“Superman” at Oracle Park
Sept. 5 | Embarcadero
7:30 p.m. | 24 Willie Mays Plaza

Don’t miss the chance to see your favorite superheroes on the big screen this weekend. Arrive early to get a Superman or Kyrpto Funko Pop and enjoy themed food and drinks. 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.

Transit Art Pop Up Gallery
Sept. 5 | Embarcadero
4-7:30 p.m. | 77 Steuart St.

The San Francisco Railway Museum is showcasing transit-themed works by local artists. It’s the opening stop of the Castro Art Walk, so after you’ve enjoyed, hop on the F-line to the Castro to keep exploring public art down Market St. The pop-up is 0.3 miles from Embarcadero.

Oakland First Fridays Street Festival
Sept. 5 | 19th St/Oakland
5–9:00 p.m. | Telegraph Ave. between 27th St. and 22nd St.  

The theme of Oakland First Fridays this weekend is “Express Yourself.” Stop by and celebrate creativity and love with Oakland’s talented LGBTQ+ artists, 0.5 miles from 19th St/Oakland.

Kids’ Music Class at Thrive City
Sept. 5 | Powell St
10 a.m. | 1 Warriors Way

Bring the kiddos to Thrive City this Friday for a lively music class with Teacher Barb, where children and their grown-ups can sing, dance and explore rhythm together in a fun and engaging environment. Take BART to Powell St and walk or hop on the Muni T to the Chase Center.

Chinatown Car Show and Parade
Sept. 7 | Montgomery St
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 1138 Grant Ave.

Presented by the Chinatown History and Culture Association, the Chinatown Car Show will showcase classic and custom automobiles in the heart of Chinatown along Grant Ave. between Broadway and California St. Car lovers, exit at Montgomery St and head 0.4 miles to spot the vehicles.

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Don't miss the Millbrae Gateway Night Market this weekend in the Bay Area. Photo courtesy DoTheBay.

Millbrae Gateway Night Market
Sept. 5 | Millbrae
4-10 p.m. | 200 Rollins Rd.

The Millbrae Gateway Night Market features an enticing mix of street food, lively entertainment and local artisan vendors. Join an exciting family-friendly night of shopping, sights, sounds and flavors at Millbrae Station.  

Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
Through Sept. 6 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
7:30 p.m. | 201 Van Ness Ave.

Marvel fans, this one’s for you! This weekend, you can see 23 Marvel films in one beautiful concert. Catch Thor, Captain America, Iron Man and more, just 0.3 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.

The Box San Francisco Artists & Makers Fair
Sept. 6-7 | Powell St
11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 1069 Howard St.

Inside the historic William Randolph Hearst printing plant—now The Box SF in SoMa—find a free fair with local artists and makers across two floors. Browse, purchase and enjoy beautiful pieces 0.6 miles from Powell St.

Richmond Open Studios
Sept. 7 | Richmond
11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Various

This citywide art event, organized by the Visual Artists of Richmond, welcomes everyone to explore the work of 90 local artists this weekend near Richmond Station. Check out the guidebook here and enjoy an art-filled weekend in Richmond.

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