29 Fun Things to Do This Week (6.16.25)
This week, the Castro, Richmond, Bernal, SoMa...even Silicon Valley and Sonoma are showing off the goods with block parties and outdoor festivities made for dancing, drinking, shopping, and feasting. For a change of pace, try a sound bath at the Conservatory of Flowers or catch a powerful flick at SF’s International LGBTQ+ Film Festival. On Sunday, both Circus Bella and Foodwise’s epic Summer Bash return for fun in every flavor.
Catch the films, performances, and parties at the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
See a new side of Market Street at UnstagedUnstaged.
Chill at the Presidio Bliss Festival.
Come out for the community at the official Juneteenth Parade.
Have a good one.
The Phoenician Scheme steps off-screen with an interactive, Instagramable pop-up experience at Alamo Drafthouse; through Friday. // Alamo Drafthouse, 2550 Mission St. (Mission); tickets at drafthouse.com
, where a week of shows from the genre’s heavy hitters are playing at intimate venues all across town; through Sunday, June 22. // Tickets and schedule at healdsburgjazz.org
in a comedy show that pits real comedians against ChatGPT; Tuesday at 7pm and 8:45pm. // The Function SF, 1414 Market St. (Civic Center); tickets at eventbrite.com
The exclusive dinner will pair vintages from Round Pond Estate with king crab handrolls, wagyu black truffle ravioli, New York Strip, and other delights; Tuesday at 7pm. // Mastro’s Steakhouse, 399 Geary St. (TenderNob); reservations at eventbrite.com
and 30 West Coast artists in GCS Agency's salon-style exhibition highlighting the immediacy and intimacy of works on paper and celebrating the legacy of Tom Marioni; Wednesday at 7pm. // GCS Agency, 201 Jackson St. (Jackson Square); RSVP at gcsagency.com
in Baptiste Power Yoga’s heated and welcoming space. Join 7x7 Social Club to get a month of classes for $30. // Baptiste Power Yoga, 38 Mesa St (Presidio); register at baptistepoweryogasf.com
with a midday marketplace full of handcrafted goods, unique finds, and delicious bites; Wednesday, 11am to 2pm. // San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin St. (Civic Center); details at sfpl.org
, the largest and longest-running film exhibition of its kind; Wednesday through Saturday June 18. // Details and tickets at frameline.org
Join 7x7 Social Club for a pre- or post-dinner amaro on the house from their extensive list. // Sorella, 1760 Polk St. (Nob Hill); reservations at opentable.com
, a night of performances, interactive installations, culinary experiences, and open-air fun—all for free; Thursday, 4pm to 10pm. // Market St. between 5th St. and 6th St. (SoMa); details at marketstreetarts.org
, The Clift Hotel's atmospheric bar and lounge serving up craft cocktails, sumptuous art deco decor, and complimentary snacks for 7x7 Social Club members. // Redwood Room, The Clift Hotel, 495 Geary St. (Lower Nob Hill); reservations at redwoodroomsf.com
featuring Overshine and Idlewild wines. Try exclusive tastings paired with Colombian favorites like arepas and ceviches; Friday, 5pm to 9pm. // Parche, 2295 Broadway (Oakland); reservations at resy.com
during three days of performances of their all-new show at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival; Friday and Saturday at 12pm, and Sunday at 2pm. // Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Howard St. (SoMa); details at eventbrite.com
for an evening of fabulous food, performances, shopping, and more; Friday, 5pm to 10pm. // 18th St. and Castro St. (Castro); details at castronightmarket.com
and meditation experience with healer and herbalist Allie Brown at the Conservatory of Flowers; Friday, 6pm to 7pm. // Conservatory of Flowers, 100 John F Kennedy Dr. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at gggp.org
For a true escape, stay at the luxe Bernardus Lodge & Spa, where everything from bocce ball to full-body treatments await. Make it extra easy when you join 7x7 Social Club and get 20 percent off your stay. // Bernardus Lodge & Spa, 415 W Carmel Valley Rd. (Carmel Valley); reservations at bernarduslodge.com
with morethan 25 small businesses and a performance by Bay Area drag troupe, Rice Rockettes; Saturday, 2pm to 6pm. // Tetra Hotel, 400 West Java Dr. (Sunnyvale); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Make your way through tastings from Hanson of Sonoma Distillery, Ceja Family Wines, Enkidu Winery, Honrama Cellars, and Homewood Winery as you enjoy live tunes and local food trucks; Saturday, 11am to 4pm. // 2985 Burndale Rd. (Sonoma); tickets at eventbrite.com
with Peruvian favorites and bay views at La Mar Cocina. Whether you prefer clásico or nikkei, you can’t go wrong all week; Saturday through Saturday, June 28. // La Mar Cocina, Pier 1 1/2 (Embarcadero); reservations at lamarcebicheria.com
for a stretch of local art installations, openings, makers’ markets, demos, music, and more; Saturday, 4pm to 8pm. // Details and location at bernalartwalk.com
, an intimate outdoor event in six acts with free beer and wine tastings and lots of extra activities to go around; Saturday, 5:30pm to 9:30pm and Sunday, 2:30pm to 6:30pm. // Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Ave. (Presidio); tickets at presidiotheatre.org
, the social media celebrity behind Baking Yesteryear. He’s stopping by SF for the release of his newest cookbook; Saturday at 2pm. // Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore St. (Pacific Heights); tickets at bookpassage.com
of park time, photo ops, crafts, and more; Saturday at 10am. // Thrive City, 1725 3rd St (Mission Bay); details at chasecenter.com
for a vibrant night market showcasing the neighborhood’s best food and merchants, along with performances and activities for all; Saturday, 4pm to 8pm. // Clement St. between 22nd Ave. and 25th Ave. (Outer Richmond); details at heartoftherichmonddistrictnightmarket.com
with conductor Stephanie Childress and violinist Blake Pouliot covering selections from Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, and the 1812 Overture at the Symphony; Thursday July 10 (Frost Amphitheater) and Friday, July 11 (Davies Symphony Hall) at 7:30pm. // Frost Amphitheater, 351 Lasuen St. (Stanford) and Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center) tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
,the annual pour-friendly party benefiting Guide Dogs for the Blind; Sunday, 12pm to 3pm. // EPIC Steak, 369 The Embarcadero (Embarcadero); tickets at eventbrite.com
at the official Juneteenth Parade showcasing the city's Black vibrancy; Sunday at 11am. // Starts at Market St. and Spear St. (Embarcadero); details at livablecity.org
Make Fourth of July plans. Blend a little chill with your celebration at Edgewood Tahoe Resort, where you can kick off the long weekend with lakeside yoga, live music on the lawn, and s’mores under the stars—with perfect firework views of course. // Edgewood Tahoe Resort, 180 Lake Pkwy. (Stateline, Nevada); reservations at edgewoodtahoe.com
Thank you to our partners at Edgewood Tahoe Resort.
Go all out at the Foodwise Summer Bash, where tickets get you unlimited access to libations from 50 Bay Area restaurants and beverage makers with a focus on local, farm-fresh ingredients; Sunday, 5:30pm to 8pm. // Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building (Embarcadero); tickets at foodwise.org