BARTable This Weekend: July 18–20
Get moving at YBG Dance Day. Photo courtesy of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.
The Bay is buzzing with fun activities this weekend. From iconic concerts and high-energy dance nights to outdoor movies and family-friendly festivals, there’s no shortage of things to do near BART. Whether you’re looking for a free event or a big-ticket show, check out our weekend roundup of BARTable happenings! Don’t forget your Clipper card.
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Enjoy the ODC/Dance presents: Summer Sampler this weekend near BART. Photo courtesy of ODC Theater.
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
July 18 | Downtown Berkeley
7 p.m. | 2367 Shattuck Ave.
Catch international music legend Gyedu-Blay Ambolley this Friday at Port Chicago Weekend. The Ghanaian highlife and Afro-jazz fusion sounds are just 0.3 miles from Downtown Berkeley, located at Cornerstone Berkeley.
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
July 18–20 | Montgomery St
Times vary | Mission St. between 3rd and 4th Sts.
Spend Friday at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival with Unique Derique, a Bay Area treasure and one-of-a-kind act the entire family is sure to love. On Saturday, enjoy the Yerba Buena Gardens Choreofest, a spectacular show of human bodies in motion, and on Sunday, get your groove on at the YBG Dance Day. Catch all the entertainment, only 0.3 miles from Montgomery St.
San Francisco Story Fest
July 19 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
7 p.m. | 401 Van Ness Ave.
This summer Story Fest comes to San Francisco! SF Story Fest features award-winning writers, performing artists, film makers, and locals telling the best stories from across the Bay, live on one stage. The result is a kaleidoscope of music and performance art that celebrates and challenges what it means to call San Francisco home. Catch it for one night only at the Herbst Theatre just 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
ODC/Dance presents: Summer Sampler
Through July 20 | 16th St Mission
7:30 p.m. | 3153 17th St.
Savor the sweetness of summer with a taste of ODC/Dance. Experience world premieres from ODC Fellow KT Nelson and Staging Director Mia J. Chong, and be entertained by Guest Choreographer Catherine Galasso, 0.3 miles from 16th St Mission.
"& Juliet" at the Orpheum Theatre
Through July 27 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times vary | 1192 Market St.
"& Juliet" is a romantic comedy musical from the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek that explores what happens if Juliet rewrites her own ending. Packed with pop anthems like “Roar” and “Since U Been Gone,” this high-energy show is just steps from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
The Shotgun Players “The Magnolia Ballet”
Through Aug. 10 | Ashby
Times vary | 1901 Ashby Ave.
The Magnolia Ballet follows four men — a son, a lover, an ancestor and a father — through a Southern Gothic landscape. This haunting tale, blending poetry and prose, is only 0.1 mile from Ashby.
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 live music, delicious bites and good company at Fridays on Front St.. Photo courtesy of Fridays on Front St.
Fridays on Front St.
July 18 | Embarcadero
4–9 p.m. | 240 Front St.
Fridays on Front St. is the perfect way to kick off the weekend! San Francisco’s newest downtown block party features live music, DJ sets, games, yummy food and tasty drinks. There will also be special performances, the Giants game on a big screen and local art, just 0.2 miles from the Embarcadero.
Summer Outdoor Movie Night at Kennedy Park Amphitheater: “Space Jam”
July 18 | Union City Station
8 p.m. | 1333 Decoto Rd.
Union City’s Community & Recreation Services presents free outdoor movie nights this summer! Starting at dusk, movie lovers are invited to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets to watch Michael Jordan and his Looney Tunes friends in "Space Jam" on the big screen, 0.3 miles from Union City Station.
Castro Night Market
July 18 | 16th St Mission
5–10 p.m. | 18th and Castro St.
The Castro Night Market is back this weekend! Expect DJs, dancers, merchandise stalls, friendly vibes and queer-owned businesses at the vibrant community block party. Find the fun one mile from 16th St Mission.
114th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival
July 19 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Noon–5 p.m. | 432 Octavia St.
Hosted by the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association (alongside local merchants and sponsors), this free community event should not be missed. Play carnival games, win prizes and watch two performances by Circus Bella! Catch the fun, family-friendly celebration 0.6 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Sunday Streets SF
July 20 | 24th St Mission
11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Valencia St. between Duboce Ave. and 26th St.
Sunday Streets SF will transform a one-mile stretch of Valencia St. from Duboce Ave. to 26th St. into a car-free community celebration. Join the festivities and enjoy live music, family-friendly activities and local culture in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District. Walk, roll, dance and mingle just steps from 24th St Mission.
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Don't miss your chance to see musical legend Barry Manilow in Oakland. Photo courtesy of Oakland Arena.
Manilow: The Last Oakland Concert
July 18 | Coliseum
7 p.m. | 7000 Coliseum Way
Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow’s career spans over six decades of chart-topping hits. This weekend in the Bay Area, fans can see him perform iconic songs like “Mandy” and "Copacabana" at the Oakland Arena. Catch the legend just 0.3 miles from Coliseum Station.
Illenium at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
July 18 & 19 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
8 p.m. | 99 Grove St.
Illenium, an electronic dance music artist, is currently touring, and he’ll be in San Francisco this weekend. The high-energy show at Bill Graham Auditorium is sure to feature stunning visuals and masterful blends, just 0.2 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Glen Park Night Market
July 19 | Glen Park
4–8:30 p.m. | Kern St. & Diamond St.
Discover the Glen Park Night Market — an evening under the stars where local artists, DJs and pop-up vendors bring the streets to life. As part of San Francisco’s Summer of Music at the Night Markets, you can expect family-friendly fun, tasty bites from beloved eateries and a welcoming community vibe. Enjoy a perfect summer evening just steps from Glen Park Station.
Brit Floyd at The Warfield
July 19 | Powell St
8 p.m. | 982 Market St.
Brit Floyd, the acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute band, is celebrating 50 years of “The Dark Side of the Moon” with a brand new production. You can expect iconic tracks like “Time,” “Money” and “Us and Them.” Don’t miss this light show concert 0.2 miles from Powell St.
SF Frozen Film Festival
Through July 20 | Embarcadero
Times vary | 250 Main St.
The San Francisco Frozen Film Festival (SFFFF) is an independent, nonprofit event celebrating its 19th year with a mix of international and local filmmakers. Catch shorts, documentaries, animation, skate films, music videos and more at The Crossing Outdoor Cinema, 0.3 miles from Embarcadero.
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