4/3 Thursday
Art: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Free Admission Day
Residents of the nine Bay Area counties can enjoy complimentary art-filled galleries and related events. 12 to 8 p.m. Buy one illy coffee drink; get one at no charge. Free, but tickets required. SF Modern Art Museum, 151 Third Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/3RuvKPh
4/5 Saturday
Community: Social Mixer at Bay Club
Evoque, a new relationship wellness app centered around communities, experiences, and love, hosts a pickleball event at Bay Club San Francisco Gateway in partnership with the Harvard Alumni Association. 2 to 4 p.m. $65.87 covers refreshments, and a full day pass to Bay Club. Bay Club Gateway, 370 Drumm Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/3XEkVw3
4/5 Saturday
Music: “Tribute to the Past”
Take a step back in time with this show featuring Burning Down the House, Talking Heads and Radio Radio, Elvis Costello cover bands. 12 to 4 p.m. Free. Golden Gate Bandshell, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. For more information: https://bit.ly/4bLFaxJ
4/6 Sunday
Food: San Francisco Chocolate Salon
Chocolate festival for aficionados, fanatics, buyers, and journalists to experience artisan, gourmet, and premium chocolate. Salon participants include master chocolatiers, confectioners, and other curated culinary artisans, with chocolate tastings, demonstrations, chef and author talks, and interviews by TasteTV’s Chocolate Television program. Tickets: $23. San Francisco County Fair Building / Hall of Flowers, 1199 Ninth Avenue at Lincoln Way. For more information: https://bit.ly/3DywzC1
4/8 Tuesday
Environment: San Francisco Botanical Garden Free Admission Day
One of the world’s most diverse gardens, the San Francisco Botanical Garden is a unique urban oasis and living museum, offering 55 acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces, showcasing more than 9,000 different kinds of plants. The garden is always free for San Franciscans, with proof of residency. Other visitors can enjoy this treasure for free on the second Tuesday of every month. Open daily at 7:30 a.m. Free. 1199 Ninth Avenue. For more information: https://bit.ly/3ZSRNTD
4/10 Thursday
Wine: Noe Valley Spring Wine Walk
Pick up your glass at the Noe Valley Town Square and set off for a wine-filled evening. Look for the banners along 24th and surrounding streets to sample a variety of wines. Stop at participating restaurants for snacks. 4 to 7 p.m. $44.52. Meet at Noe Valley Town Square, 3861 24th Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/3DA5Xk0
4/12 Saturday
Theater: Free Juggling Lessons with Circus Bella
Meet Circus Bella’s talented jugglers and stay for a quick lesson, or watch others put their skills to the test. All skill levels welcome; beginner equipment, scarves and balls, provided. 12 to 2 p.m. Free. Union Square Park, Geary at Powell streets. For more information: https://bit.ly/4hreEuI
4/13 Sunday
Horticulture: Gardeneur Plant Market
Gardeneur Plant Market offers a diverse selection of plants, eco-friendly products, and plant-related accessories. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to attend. All ages welcome. San Francisco Ferry Building, 1 The Embarcadero. For more information: https://bit.ly/41XWvAf
4/13 Sunday
Art: Acrylic Pop Art Owl Painting
Learn to paint a colorful and eye-catching owl using bold acrylic colors. This class is for beginners and those looking to explore a new creative activity. Participants will be guided through the process, forming the owl design by applying acrylic paints in a pop art-inspired technique. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $75.47. TBArt Studio, 911 Bryant Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4iD1ZpE
4/19 Saturday
Environment: Earth Day Festival
Earth Month and San Francisco Climate Week kick-off at Yerba Buena Gardens 2025 Earth Day Festival. Activities include a tree planting demonstration, nature walk celebrating Yerba Buena Gardens’ biodiversity, climate advocates, vendors, giveaways, and the band Swami 3. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Howard Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/3DLtvm1
4/19 Saturday
Art: Lino Printing with Ray Gonzalez
The class will begin with an understanding of linoleum relief printing and how to frame positive and negative space into carving plans. After an introduction to carving tools, move on to create a new block print with the techniques learned in class. Explore monochromatic and rainbow roll techniques, a quick way to add color to a block print. Attendees will print the cover of their own notebook to take home. 12 to 4 p.m. $135.23. ARCH Art Supplies, 1490 17th Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4iFaj8h
4/19 Saturday
Reuse: “Secondhand Saturday” Open-Air Vintage Market
Search for vintage treasures every third Saturday, April through November at Second Hand Saturday, an open-air vintage market. The market will feature more than 50 vintage goods and clothing vendors, artists and makers. Local food, family friendly activities, kids zones, live music. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Outer Sunset on 37th Avenue between Ortega and Pacheco streets. For more information: https://bit.ly/3DAWqsW
4/20 Sunday
Music: Crucial Reggae Sundays at Golden Gate Park
Featuring hosts Irie Dole, DJ Guidance, DJ Sep, and special guest, DJ Mr. E. 4:20 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Golden Gate Bandshell, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. For more information: https://bit.ly/4bLFaxJ
4/26 Saturday
Art: Youth Arts Summit
Celebrating 15 years of showcasing young artists and their visions. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. Youth Art Exchange Studios at La Fénix, 1950 Mission Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/3DDdQVV
4/26 Saturday to 4/27 Sunday
Art: Shipyard Spring Open Studios
Step inside the studios of more than 100 artists at one of the country’s largest and most historic artist communities. Explore this vibrant creative hub and meet the artists. New this year: a silent art auction, featuring works from Open Studios artists. Preview a cross-section of the participating artists and plan which studios to visit. Silent art auction opening reception April 10, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Shipyard Gallery. Other highlights include live music, food and drinks, kid-friendly art activities by Art Rocks Clubhouse and free art making kits by the Museum of Craft and Design. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. Main Shipyard site: 451 Galvez Avenue. For more information: https://bit.ly/4bGRAHa
Rebekah Moan 
Jason Rosenbury