BARTable This Weekend: Aug. 9-11

Try Bollywood dancing this weekend at Salesforce Park. Photo courtesy of Transbay Joint Powers Authority.

Enjoy festivals, concerts, theater and more this weekend near BART. In San Francisco, dance the day away at Outside Lands, catch the 3x3 basketball tournament at Thrive City, and enjoy the free museum day at the Museum of the African Diaspora. On the other side of the Bay, join a three-day circus event at the Kinetic Art Center, dine, drink, dance and shop at Berkeley Second Sundays, and cheer on the Oakland Roots as they take on Loudoun United FC. With so many BARTable things to do you'll want to make sure your Clipper card is loaded!

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Catch Pistahan at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Weekend Sessions. Photo courtesy of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. 

KMEL Summer Jam
Aug. 10 | Coliseum
8 p.m. | 7000 S. Coliseum Way

KMEL Summer Jam returns to the Oakland Arena this weekend. Enjoy the ambassador of the Bay, E-40, along with performances by Jeezy, JT, 4BATZ, 310Babii, LaRussell, BossMan Dlow and DaBoyDame & Friends. Get tickets at Ticketmaster and take BART to the Coliseum to catch the show.

Roots v. Loudoun United FC
Aug. 10 | Hayward
7 p.m. | 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.

Cheer on the Oakland Roots as they take on Loudoun United FC in Hayward this weekend. Oakland Roots SC is a purpose-driven professional men's soccer team that harnesses the magic of Oakland and the power of sports as a social force for good. Witness them in action on the pitch! Take BART to Hayward Station and hop on the AC Transit 60 bus to Pioneer Stadium to catch the match.

Pistahan Parade and Festival
Aug. 10-11 | Montgomery St
11 a.m.-5 p.m. | 809 Sacramento St.

Catch the annual Pistahan event, a premiere showcase of Filipino and Filipino-American arts and culture, this weekend. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday in front of San Francisco City Hall and ends at Yerba Buena Gardens where the festival begins. Pavilions and stages will present both traditional and contemporary music, dance, art, crafts, cuisine and artifacts. Expect plenty of entertainment, Filipino food and a trade expo offering unique products from the Philippines. Take BART to Civic Center/UN Plaza for the parade with 0.2 miles to the starting point and Montgomery St for the festival with 0.4 miles to Mission St between 3rd and 4th Streets.

“Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties”
Through Aug. 18 | Ashby
Times Vary | 1901 Ashby Ave.

This play is about five women, all named Betty. The five Betties collide, and as their view of each other shifts and fractures, so too does the way in which they see themselves. This narrative invites the audience to embrace a more courageous and dynamic imagination about our own identities and capabilities. The production by Shotgun Players at Ashby Stage is a wildly raw, comic exploration of the human heart and more, and it’s only 0.1 miles from Ashby.

Children’s Fairyland 510 Summer Fridays
Through Aug. 30 | 19th St/Oakland
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 699 Bellevue Ave.

The Bay Area’s favorite storybook-theme park in Oakland is running 510 Summer Fridays with a special discount for Oakland residents ($5 per child, $10 per adult). For over 75 years, Children’s Fairyland has been a place of imagination, exploration and dreams. This summer, take advantage of the reduced entrance fees and create lasting memories with loved ones while experiencing multicultural programs, fairy-tale settings, rides, stories and animal interactions. This Fairyland adventure is only 0.4 miles from 19th St/Oakland.

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!

Visit the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) during their free museum day. Photo courtesy of MoAD. 

Music at Lafayette Library
Aug. 9 | Lafayette
6–8 p.m. | 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd.

Head to the Lafayette Library on Fridays this August for food trucks, dancing and fun for the entire family. This weekend, Diana Gameros, a singer, songwriter, and social justice activist, will be there. Accompanied by Patrick Wolf (clarinet, sax, tenor), Diana’s music often tells stories of family, migration and home. Catch the show 0.6 miles from Lafayette Station.

Bollywood Dance at Salesforce
Aug. 9 | Embarcadero
5:30-6:30 p.m. | 425 Mission St.

Learn fun, choreographed moves in the Main Plaza at Salesforce Park this Friday. Rang De Bollywood will teach an all-level Bollywood dance to eclectic music from India. Start the weekend off right with joyful movement while participating in this colorful Indian dance. Salesforce Park hosts the event 0.3 miles from Embarcadero.

Chinatown Night Market
Aug. 9 | Montgomery St
5:30-9 p.m. | 651 California St.

The Chinatown Night Market returns every second Friday to the beautiful lanterned-lined Grant Avenue in San Francisco’s Chinatown this Friday. Three blocks of the historic neighborhood will shine for an Asian Style Night Market that really shouldn’t be missed. 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 Avenue and Sacramento Street. 

MoAD: Free Museum Day
Aug. 10 | Montgomery St
11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 685 Mission St.

This contemporary art museum celebrates Black culture and showcases pieces representing the cultural heritage of Africans and African descendants around the globe. It's one of the few museums in the world focusing on the African Diaspora. Check out the African Book Club, African Diaspora Film Club, artist talks and more. Take BART to Montgomery St to immerse yourself in culture and art 0.2 miles away at 685 Mission St.

Hoop it Up: 3x3 Basketball Tournament at Thrive City
Aug. 11 | Powell St
9 a.m.-7 p.m. | 1 Warriors Way

Love basketball? While participating in this popular 3x3 tournament for ages 8 to 18+ requires an entrance fee, spectators can join in on the fun for free. Register here for free tickets and enjoy the competition. Don’t forget to visit Thrive City retailers and grab a bite to eat to fuel your day. Take BART to Powell St and walk or hop on the Muni T to the Chase Center.

Berkeley Second Sundays
Aug. 11 | Downtown Berkeley
Noon-5 p.m. | 2369 Telegraph Ave.

Enjoy live music and fun activities while supporting local shops and restaurants. Eateries include Bongo Burger, Koja Kitchen, Super Duper and more. Expect music by DJ O'Aces and crew and a special performance by the Cal Band. The entertainment is only 0.7 miles from Downtown Berkeley.

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Enjoying the show at Outside Lands. Photo courtesy of Outside Lands. 

Outside Lands Musical Festival
Aug. 9-11 | Embarcadero
Times Vary | Main Gate: John F. Kennedy Drive and 30^th Ave.

This three-day festival in Golden Gate Park celebrates music, food, wine, beer, art and Bay Area culture. Impressive headliners include The Killers, Sabrina Carpenter, Sturgill Simpson, Post Malone and many more. Plus, the Bay Area’s most exciting restaurants will be on-site to feed hungry festival-goers. Take BART to Embarcadero and hop on the 5 Fulton bus at Fremont and Market Sts. and disembark near the festival’s Main Gate at Fulton St. and 30^th Ave. Or take BART to Civic Center/UN Plaza and buy a shuttle pass for the Outside Lands shuttle with pickup and drop-off at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium just 0.2 miles from the station. For more info on taking BART to Outside Lands visit this page. 

Summer Circus Celebration 2024
Aug. 9-11 | 12^th St/Oakland City Center
Times Vary | 785 7^th St.

Experience three days of circus excellence this summer at the Kinetic Art Center. With two days of more than 30 workshops and two evenings of more than 20 unique acts, this community-building event and annual circus festival offers so much see and do. One or two-day workshop passes grant unlimited access to workshop offerings. Tickets for performances are on a pay-what-you-can basis. Take BART to 12th St/Oakland City Center and walk 0.7 miles to 785 7th St.

Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival 2024
Aug. 9-11 | 24^th St Mission
Times Vary | 3316 24th St.

This weekend, the Urban Jazz Dance Company presents the Bay Area International Deaf Festival at Dance Mission Theater. The fun event consists of performances and workshops that highlight the important contributions that Deaf and Hard of Hearing artists make to our community. The festival features amazing local, Bay Area talent, as well as artists from Washington DC, South America and New York. Enjoy the event just 207 feet away from 24th St Mission.

Black Arts Movement Business District Walking Tour
Aug. 10 | 12^th St/Oakland City Center
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 659 14^th St.

Head to the African American Museum & Library (AAMLO) in Oakland for this guided tour. Experience the history and culture of the area along the 14th Street corridor. Wander past small businesses, the Black Panther Museum, Joyce Gordon’s Gallery and the legendary venue, Geoffrey’s Inner Circle. Learn something new 0.3 miles from 12^th St/Oakland City Center.

Eureka Valley, SF-A Great Victorian Tour
Aug. 10 | 24^th St Mission
10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Corner of 22nd St. & Sanchez St.

Come explore the charming Victorian architecture of Eureka Valley in San Francisco. Roughly 48,000 Victorians were built here from 1860s to 1915, and about a third of them remain. Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of these iconic homes while learning more about these unique styles. This informative walking tour is 0.8 miles from 24^th St Mission.

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