Mission First Thursdays Gallery Walk
First Thursdays, 6:00 PM / Mission
An evening stroll through independent galleries and studio spaces in the Mission, with new openings and local artists on hand.
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Events in San Francisco
When
What
Indie Film Screening Night
Thursdays, 7:30 PM / Castro
A weekly screening of independent and classic films at a historic Castro venue, with conversation in the lobby afterward.
SoMa DJ Night
Saturdays, 10:00 PM / SoMa
Late electronic sets at an independent SoMa venue, drawing a crowd that comes to dance rather than be seen.
Live Jazz in the Tenderloin
Wednesdays, 8:00 PM / Tenderloin
Live jazz at Black Cat in the Tenderloin, with standards early and looser sets as the night goes on.
Ferry Building Dinner Series
July 12, 2026, 6:30 PM / Embarcadero
A communal dinner event near the Ferry Building featuring seasonal dishes from local vendors and a long shared table.
Hayes Valley Wine Tasting
Sundays, 4:00 PM / Hayes Valley
A relaxed afternoon tasting of regional wines at a Hayes Valley spot, guided by the people who pour them.
Weekend Coffee Pop-up
Saturdays, 9:00 AM / NOPA
A morning coffee pop-up in NOPA where regulars and newcomers trade neighborhood tips over single-origin pours.
Embarcadero Group Run
Thursdays, 6:30 AM / Embarcadero
An early group run along the Embarcadero waterfront, with a relaxed pace and coffee for whoever wants to linger after.
Pickup Basketball at the Courts
Sundays, 11:00 AM / Mission
Casual pickup basketball at the courts near Dolores Park, open to all skill levels and rotating teams.
Presidio Cycling Meetup
Saturdays, 8:00 AM / Presidio
A weekend cycling meetup through the Presidio trails, with a no-drop pace and a stop for views along the way.
Marina Trivia Night
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM / Marina
A low-key trivia night at a Marina bar where solo arrivals get folded into a team without a second thought.
Newcomers Mixer
Monthly, 7:30 PM / Mission
A casual mixer in the Mission for people new to the city or the neighborhood, built around easy conversation.
Board Game Social
Fridays, 6:30 PM / NOPA
An open board game social at Gamescape in NOPA where strangers pair up over a stack of games and stay for the company.
Rooftop Yoga
Saturdays, 9:30 AM / Embarcadero
A morning rooftop yoga session near the Embarcadero with city views, open to beginners and regulars alike.
Sunrise Meditation in the Park
Sundays, 7:00 AM / Presidio
A guided sunrise meditation among the trees of the Presidio, ending with quiet tea and a slow start to the day.
Trivia Night at The Patio
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM / Palo Alto
Weekly pub trivia at The Patio in Palo Alto. Top 3 teams win gift cards. $10 minimum per person (or 2-item food/drink order). Limited spots -- arrive early to claim your table.
DJ Night at The Patio (No Cover)
Thursdays, 10:00 PM / Palo Alto
Thursday club night at The Patio with a resident DJ. No cover charge on Thursdays. Dress code enforced. 412 Emerson St, Palo Alto.
Weekend Club Night at The Patio
Fri and Sat, 10:00 PM / Palo Alto
Friday and Saturday club nights at The Patio with DJs. Cover charge at the door. Dress code strictly enforced. 412 Emerson St, Palo Alto.
Taco Tuesday at The Patio
Tuesdays, All day / Palo Alto
Taco Tuesday specials at The Patio in Palo Alto. 412 Emerson St -- a go-to for the Tuesday crowd on the Peninsula.
Brunch at The Patio
Weekends, See hours / Palo Alto
Weekend brunch at The Patio in Palo Alto. Bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys available. A relaxed weekend option on the Peninsula at 412 Emerson St.
Happy Hour at The Patio
Weekdays, See hours / Palo Alto
Weekday happy hour at The Patio in Palo Alto with food and drink specials. A solid after-work spot on the Peninsula at 412 Emerson St.
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