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Secret San Francisco tracks down the best things to do in the city, from quirky restaurants and hidden bars to the best exhibitions, shows and nightlife in San Francisco.
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San Francisco is shutting down a block in downtown for a free, 5-hour Fleet Week block party — complete with a ‘Top Gun’ screening and live music
15+ hour, 42+ min ago (232+ words) Live music, fresh shucked oysters, a vintage clothing market, and an 80s Beauty Bar will take over Front Street for five hours of retro Fleet Week celebrations. San Francisco’s first entertainment zone, located on Front Street in downtown, has hosted a…...
Golden Gate Park is transforming this 5-acre meadow into a massive free opera event this Sunday, with 30,000 expected guests
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (315+ words) The San Francisco Opera brings its world-class 2026–27 season preview outdoors this weekend, completely free of charge. San Francisco Opera’s free Opera in the Park celebration is back this Sunday, September 13, 2026, marking the event’s 51st anniversary with an impressive afternoon of live…...
This century-old San Francisco theater has gone from vaudeville and cinema to an arts home—and now it is welcoming an epic tribute to ‘The Lord of the Rings’
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (220+ words) As the historic building reaches its centennial, its stage is preparing to host a string tribute to 'The Lord of the Rings', performing the film franchise's enduring scores live. Brava’s stage is preparing to host another chapter—a Candlelight tribute…...
1.5 hours from SF: California’s ‘Italian Riviera’ lookalike rings in the end of summer this weekend with a free beachside festival featuring 150+ artists and 20 wineries
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (438+ words) The 43rd annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival brings live local entertainment and custom tasting glasses to Capitola Village on September 12–13, 2026. As the 2026 summer season comes to a close, Santa Cruz County is gearing up to host one of its most beloved…...
Salesforce Park is hosting a free big band concert with an all-women jazz ensemble next weekend
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (206+ words) Secret San Francisco Salesforce Park is perched on the Salesforce Transit Center in the heart of San Francisco Nestled among many towering buildings, the rooftop park acts as an urban oasis and has quickly become a popular destination in the…...
San Francisco’s 55-acre botanical garden is placing 12 pianos throughout the gardens for 11 days of free music
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (150+ words) The beloved 11-day Flower Piano festival lets visitors enjoy daily performances by musicians or even play a tune themselves between sets. Every September, San Francisco’s sprawling botanical garden is transformed into an open-air concert venue. The annual event, called Flower…...
Just 45 minutes from San Francisco, this fine art festival brings 135 artists and live music to an old-growth redwood canopy this September
2+ week, 1+ day ago (268+ words) The beloved outdoor arts gathering takes over Old Mill Park on September 19–20, 2026, bringing together fine art, live music, and food. A popular Bay Area art event, the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, returns to Old Mill Park on September 19 and…...
Eric Prydz is set to headline a massive Halloween show at SF’s season venue Club Darc
2+ week, 5+ day ago (223+ words) Secret San Francisco At the start of 2026, Goldenvoice, the company behind popular music festivals Coachella and Portola, announced a new seasonal club in San Francisco The entertainment company hosted a series of massive concerts in a waterfront warehouse that sits…...
A free, 3-day music festival with 6 stages will take over San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park this October
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (209+ words) Originally launched in 2001 by a local businessman to showcase his favorite acts, the iconic Hardly Strictly Bluegrass tradition is returning for 2026. This October, one of San Francisco’s most beloved traditions is returning to Golden Gate Park. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is…...
Tickets for over 15 Portola Week shows are officially on sale — see Soulwax, horsegiirL, SG Lewis, and more without the festival ticket
3+ week, 1+ day ago (255+ words) Secret San Francisco Portola is a major music festival that takes over Pier 80 every September in San Francisco While the festival only launched a few years ago, it's quickly become a favorite among San Franciscans, particularly fans of EDM The…...