Neighborhood Events

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC), in partnership with Off The Grid, Stern Grove Festival, and West Coast Craft, announces the return of the Fort Mason Night Market, opneing Friday, April 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The free monthly market – open to all ages – transforms the historic waterfront campus into a booming destination for shopping, dining, music, and community. Dates: Monthly, Friday Nights, April through December 2026: April 17, 2026; May 22, 2026; June 19, 2026; July 24, 2026; August 21, 2026; and September 18, 2026. More dates TBD. 📍Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco

Game Night at Tacolicious Join us for Mission Lotería at Tacolicious, our recurring Mexican Bingo night bringing together tacos, margaritas, prizes, and a little friendly competition across two San Francisco neighborhoods. Every 1st & 3rd Thursday 📍Tacolicious Marina, 2250 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Meet in front of Wilder (3154 Fillmore St) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 9:00am to 10:30am around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for snacks & beverages and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page (https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755928/ or email [email protected] with event name. 📍Wilder, 3154 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Fresh produce, local goods, and a fun atmosphere! 📍Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA

Meet at House of Air (926 Mason St) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 2:30pm to 4:00pm around Crissy Field. Sign up on this Civic Joy Mobilize page (https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757721/), or email [email protected] with event name. 📍House of Air, 926 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94129

Meet at Wilder (3154 Fillmore St) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 4:00pm to 5:00pm around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for a free round on the house and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page (https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757706/) or email [email protected] with event name. 📍Wilder, 3154 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Future Forward is grounded in history while looking boldly ahead. 'Hearts Suite' is an excerpt from founder Michael Smuin's masterpiece set to the songs of Edith Piaf. Based on a concept and scenario written by Raquel Bitton and originally choreographed for San Francisco Ballet in 1986, the suite has not been seen since 2015. Kate Skarpetowska's 'Sextette,' a joyful piece set to the music of J.S. Bach, also returns. 📍 Cowell Theater, 2 Marina Blvd Suite 260, San Francisco

This new program series of unique live events debuts in Spring 2026. Explore the past and present of cuisine, dance, music, theater, and film at Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture through these exciting immersive programs. 📍Cowell Theater, Pier 2, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco

Rocky Mountain High Experience® starring Rick Schuler, America's Top John Denver Tribute is an unforgettable, magical, and intimate experience that will take you back to the '70s when John Denver was everywhere. The superstar sold-out arenas from coast to coast, his music permeated the airways spanning the radio dial, had 29 television specials and even starred on the silver screen in the smash hit "Oh God" not to mention the multitude of gold and platinum records he sold. 📍Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs at The Edinburgh FringeFestival, Adelaide Fringe, and sold-out shows in the UK and the US, The Carole King & James Taylor Story comes to a theatre near you. Taking you on an incredible journey through the careers of the six-time GrammyAward winner, twenty-time platinum hit maker Carole King, five-timeGrammy Award winner, and American folk legend James Taylor, this is a show not to be missed. 📍Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Jacqueline Novak is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and published author. Her off-Broadway, one-woman show Get On Your Knees was a New York Times "Critic's Pick.", and her performance was nominated for a 2020 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance. In 2024, Get On Your Knees was made into a Netflix special, directed by Natasha Lyonne. for which she received a 2024 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. 📍Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Bus Stop's 126th Anniversary Block Party Saturday, May 16th | 12-8pm | Free Admission & All Ages Welcome | 1901 Union Street, San Francisco (between Laguna and Buchanan) 📍Bus Stop, 1901 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

True friendship is never a straight line. It grows, it falters, it survives. For Portia, Kendra and Sia, friendship has meant showing up through decades of triumphs, heartaches, motherhood, spiritual journeys, and all the messy, beautiful moments it takes to become your truest self. Time and time again, they've weathered it all. But what happens when this sacred friendship between three Black women is shaken to its core? 📍Magic Theatre, Fort Mason Center, Building D, San Francisco, CA 94123

Join us at A16 (2355 Chestnut Street, San Francisco) for what will be a delicious and vibrantly energetic lunch with beloved Southern California-based creator, Erin O'Brien. Packed with practical tips and foolproof methods, Dig In! is an essential companion for anyone hoping to elevate their home cooking and make every meal one to remember. 📍A16 - San Francisco, 2355 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Carisa Hendrix is a Canadian magician, comedian, and fire eater who often performs in the persona of Lucy Darling, inspired by the wisecracking socialite characters from the Golden Age of Hollywood. 📍Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Margaret Cho is an established fashion designer, actress, author, and singer-songwriter. Despite her laundry list of vocations, Margaret is primarily known as a comedian with stand up routines critiquing social and political problems, especially those pertaining to race and sexuality. She has also directed and appeared in music videos and has her own clothing line, and has even won numerous awards for her humanitarian efforts on behalf of women, Asians, and the LGBT community. 📍Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon kicks off with a 1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz Island into the chilly waters of the San Francisco Bay. From there, athletes take on an 18-mile bike ride along the Great Highway and through Golden Gate Park, before finishing strong with an 8-mile run through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The race wraps up at Marina Green, happening June 6–7, 2026. 📍From Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay, finish is at Marina Green

Kick off the summer with one of the largest street festivals in San Francisco, located in the bustling Cow Hollow neighborhood! The two-day long Union Street Festival brings neighbors, locals and visitors alike to celebrate in the streets of San Francisco’s Marina District. Come celebrate local business, culture and community with live music, dance, food, local craft beers, cocktails, and mocktails, plus family-friendly games and activities including the annual Waiter Relay Race, handcrafted goods, art, food and fun for ALL ages! 📍Union Street from Fillmore to Gough, San Francisco, CA

Ballet22 plans a spectacular season in the Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture with Summer Season 2026 performances on July 25 and 26, 2026; Saturday 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 📍Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco