Get ready to act like a kid again and ride your Big Wheel down one of the curviest streets in San Francisco. Held on Easter Sunday (March 31), the annual hilarity-filled event has adults riding, tumbling, and crashing their way down the hill on undersized tricycles, just for the fun of it. Whether you choose to ride or watch, you're guaranteed a good time. Learn more and register to ride on the official website.
Lace up those tennis shoes for the Oakland Running Festival on March 15-17, 2024. The weekend event is headlined by the Oakland Marathon but also includes several other race options including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, a kids' fun run, and virtual options for every race. Participants can register online, and registration fees vary by race. Other details like packet pickup, parking, and course info are currently available on the Oakland Marathon website.
Put on your best green and head down to Amsterdam Cafe to celebrate St Patty's Day the Irish way: with lots of drinks. This bar crawl will feature free admission and exclusive food and drink specials at 5 bars, 2 drinks or shots per person, a $1,000 costume competition, a huge after-party, souvenirs, and more. Group tickets for 4+ attendees are $10, individual tickets are $15. More info on the event and how to purchase tickets can be found online.
If you are in San Francisco to celebrate St. Patty's Day, a must-attend event is an annual parade and celebration sponsored by the United Irish Societies San Francisco. On March 16th, the observation will begin with a 9 am mass at St Patrick's Church, followed by an 11:30 am parade and festival. The following day, there will be a block party held at 45th Avenue & Sloat. These celebrations are free and open to the public to attend.
For the past 26 years, the Sonoma International Film Festival has been dedicated to providing a stage for independent filmmakers from all over the world. Located in one of the country's top wine counties, the festival does so by also intertwining film screenings with wine, food, and fun. Additional festival and ticket-purchasing info can be found online.
Put on your dancing shoes to spice things up, learn new skills, or put old ones to the test at the annual San Francisco Salsa Festival. The annual event will feature workshops from top instructors, live performances accompanied by live bands, competitions, and San Francisco's top DJs spinning for late-night parties. Additional scheduling information and tickets can be found online.
The Hot Air Music Festival is returning to San Francisco! This student-organized new music marathon focuses on world premieres and collaborations by young composers and performers.
What started as a humble indie-rock evening, and is now in its 32nd year, the Noise Pop Festival has become a 10-day multi-genre extravaganza. If you are a music lover, experience diverse musical artists spanning indie rock, electronic, jazz, and hip-hop. Known for showcasing early performances by then-emerging artists such as The White Stripes and Flaming Lips, Noise Pop Festival is a week-long festival across multiple iconic venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Noise Pop hits the Bay Area from February 20 through March 2, 2025. Music enthusiasts of all ages can attend, and tickets start at $198.
Apart from California Beer Week, attend the San Francisco Beer Week, featuring events where you can enjoy a wide range of craft beers and amazing spirits from local and famous national craft beer experts. Additionally, if you're looking to promote your own company, product, or service, consider enrolling in the SFBW sponsorship program for opportunities to boost your sales. Visit San Francisco Beer Week online to learn how!
