Don't miss Berkeley Pride this weekend near BART. Photo courtesy of Cal Alumni Association.
Whether you're in the mood for world-class opera, cultural parades or an adults-only night at Fairyland, this weekend’s BARTable events are truly exciting. Catch rising opera stars, celebrate Pride in Berkeley and experience the largest India Day parade on the West Coast. Here's your guide to what’s happening this weekend near BART. Don’t forget your Clipper card!
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The Merola Grand Finale promises to be a night to remember. Photo courtesy of Merola Grand Finale.
Aug. 15 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
3 p.m. | Golden Gate Park Polo Field
Take BART to
Civic Center/UN Plaza and in 0.2 miles, hop on the
shuttle from Bill Graham Civic Auditorium to see the legend Zach Bryan himself with special guests Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours and Noeline Hofmann as the Golden Gate Park Concert series continues. The shuttle, which has on-board restrooms, reclining seats and air conditioning, will drop you at the event's entrance in Golden Gate Park. Doors for the show open at 1:30 p.m.
If you love puppets, you can’t go wrong with
Caterpillar Puppets on Friday. Expect familiar stories with a twist that will entertain all ages. On Saturday, enjoy a poetry workshop with
Nia Pearl, followed by music from the
Marcus Shelby Orchestra. Catch all the entertainment, only 0.3 miles from
Montgomery St.
Aug. 16 | Concord Station
7 p.m. | 1451 Oakland Ave.
Enjoy a special family movie night under the stars at Concord Station this Saturday. The evening will start with a unique virtual train ride filmed from a Train Operator’s perspective across all five BART lines before settling in for the animated favorite “Madagascar.”
Aug. 16 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
7:30 p.m. | 301 Van Ness Ave.
Opera lovers shouldn’t miss this night of rising stars at the Merola Grand Finale in San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House. Expect a mix of favorites by Rossini, Gounod and Humperdinck, plus selections from "Show Boat" and "Ragtime" — with a full orchestra, all just 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Aug. 16 | Downtown Berkeley
11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Oxford and Addison Streets
Aug. 16 & 17 | Fremont Station
Times Vary | 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway
The largest India Day Parade on the West Coast features over 130 booths, cultural floats in a lively parade, music and dance performances, Indian cuisine, a handicrafts bazaar and a family-friendly kids' zone. Celebrate India’s rich heritage just 0.4 miles from Fremont 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!
Enjoy children's programs, poetry and music at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Photo courtesy of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.
This month’s Glen Park Night Market is the place to be for finding local artists, DJs, pop-up vendors and family-friendly vibes. Enjoy tasty bites and drinks from local eateries, unique items for sale, and a welcoming atmosphere just steps from Glen Park.
Aug. 16 | Powell St
6 p.m. | 300 Powell St.
Don’t miss the 90s comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire” in San Francisco’s Union Square. Dress like the famous leading lady herself and enter the look-alike contest to win prizes, like Alamo Drafthouse passes. Enjoy the movie and the costumes, 0.2 miles from Powell St.
Through Aug. 17 | 12th St/Oakland City Center
Times vary | 98 Broadway
To celebrate Plank’s 10th anniversary and The Hub’s grand opening, Plank is throwing a three-day community bash filled with games, food, music and more. Think happy hour specials, bowling challenges, watch parties and so much more. There’s something for everyone to enjoy just 0.6 miles from 12th St/Oakland City Center.
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!
This weekend, Fairyland is for grownups! Photo courtesy of KRON4 via Children's Fairyland.
Aug. 15 | 19th St/Oakland
6–10 p.m. | 699 Bellevue
Presented by
Oaklandish, Fairyland for Grownups is the Bay Area’s beloved 21+ after-hours takeover of Oakland’s Children’s Fairyland. The night will be filled with live music, moonlit puppet shows, art, dancing, food and drinks. Enjoy a magical experience 0.6 miles from
19th St/Oakland.
The San Francisco Giants face the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend at Oracle Park. Grab a hot dog and enjoy the game(s)! Ride BART to
Embarcadero or Montgomery St and transfer to Muni Metro N-Judah or T-Third lines on game days. Or ride to
Powell St, exit the fare gates and follow the signs in the concourse to the Central Subway Union Square/Market Street station. Board the
Southbound T Third train to 4th and King Sts where you'll have an 0.2 mile walk to Oracle Park.
Aug. 16 | Montgomery St
Noon–4 p.m. | 1630 Stockton St.
Hosted by 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani in partnership with the
San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, this fun and family-friendly festival will feature over 65 local pizzerias, bagel shops, and breweries for an afternoon of great food, drinks and community spirit. Proceeds will benefit local causes, so you can feel good about every dollar spent. Enjoy this meaningful event 0.9 miles from
Montgomery St.
Through Aug. 24 | Powell St
Times Vary | 415 Geary St.
Follow a Palestinian and an Israeli Jewish character whose chance meeting in a Herzliya auto body shop stirs questions of memory, identity and truth. Presented in partnership with Art2Action, Inc., the story unfolds into a life-changing encounter shaped by the complex realities surrounding them. See the show at The Garret, on the fifth floor of A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater, 0.3 miles from Powell St.
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