7/5 Friday
Family: “Chelle! & Friends” at Yerba Buena Gardens
Led by New Orleans-native Michelle Jacques, a soul-steeped vocalist with a big, bold voice, Chelle! & Friends bring a family-friendly taste of the Crescent City, the cradle of so much essential American music. Chelle! & Friends includes accomplished local musicians, delivering music that’s steeped in the cadences of gospel and animated by the earthy grooves of R&B and the Caribbean. Move your feet, sing along and join a Mardi Gras parade! Two performances: 11 to 11:30 a.m. and 12 to 12:30 p.m. Free. Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens, 799 Howard Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4bacVqI
7/5 Friday
Community: Volunteer at St. Anthony Foundation’s Farmers Market
Make a difference in the lives of those in need. 2:30 to 4:15 p.m. Free. 121 Golden Gate Avenue. For more information: https://bit.ly/4bfu6qP
7/6 Saturday & 7/7 Sunday
Basketball: California Classic Fan Fest
Featuring fan-friendly activities such as carnival games, music, and lawn games. Free. 11:30 a.m. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/msd6ya7s Thrive City, 1 Warriors Way.
7/11 Thursday
Family: Storytime
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages. Free. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the front desk starting at 10 a.m. Potrero Branch Library, 1616 20th Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/3KVvcNW
7/13 Saturday
Gardening: Grow Your Own Food
Take advantage of San Francisco’s unique gardening climate, where fruits and vegetables grow year-round. Learn about summer pests and diseases and plan a winter garden. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $25 to $50. Garden for the Environment, 1590 7th Avenue. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/yn6rchvx
7/14 Sunday
Culture: South Asian Literature and Art Pop-Up Festival
South Asian creativity featuring comedy, poetry, music, dance, art. A charcuterie table and southern India coffee tasting will be available. 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets $20 to $30; no walk-ins. 2325 Third Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4bai3Lu
7/20 Saturday
Art: Print Sale
Browse a wide selection of fine art prints, including lithographs, etchings, letterpress prints, and monoprints. See artists demonstrating printmaking techniques. Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2565 Third Street, Number 305. For more information: https://graphicartsworkshop.org/
7/20 Saturday
Safety: Map Your Neighborhood
This class will show how you and your neighbors can help one another in the first crucial 60 minutes after a disaster. Learn the nine steps to take after earthquakes, power outages, fire, or water main breaks, as well as steps to organize a neighborhood event. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. San Francisco Fire Department NERT Training, 2310 Folsom Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/3VTkJso
7/20 Saturday
Art: Urban Youth Arts & Graffiti Festival
Precita Eyes Muralists, an urban arts nonprofit, occupies Precita Park for the day. 1 to 5 p.m. Free. Precita Park, Precita and Alabama streets. For more information: https://bit.ly/4beBeDZ
7/20 Saturday
Family: 113th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival
Featuring Circus Bella and the Prescott Theater Circus, carnival games and prizes. 12 to 5 p.m. Free. For more information: https://bit.ly/4eBhjC8
7/21 Sunday
Education: The Potrero Hill STEAM Festival
Fun and experiential STEAM activities; science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Explore interactive exhibits, participate in hands-on activities, and engage with STEAM experts. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4cyk19K
7/24 Wednesday
Parks: Japanese Tea Garden Free Admission Hour
Experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of Golden Gate Park. The garden features classic elements such as an arched drum bridge, pagodas, stone lanterns, steppingstone paths, native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds, and a Zen Garden. Free for San Francisco residents with identification Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays between 9 and 10 a.m. Japanese Tea Garden, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park. For more information: https://bit.ly/3zgNXZC
7/27 Saturday and 7/28 Sunday
Botany: Orchids in the Park Summer Sale
Orchids and other plants will be for sale from San Francisco Orchid Society members and local, national, and international nurseries. Learn from experts about successfully growing and blooming orchids at home. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advanced tickets: $7 per day; $10 at the door. Children 12 and under free with paid adult. San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 Ninth Avenue. For more information and to purchase your tickets: https://bit.ly/4ciNvJ2
7/28 Sunday
Art: “Adventures in Collage” at ARCH
Pick from an assortment of designer wallpapers, ticket stubs from San Francisco, and washi papers as Jennifer Clifford guides you in crafting a collage version of the Golden Gate Bridge worthy of framing. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $85. ARCH Art Supplies, 1490 17th Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/45ETe9y