Community Calendar: July 2026

7/2 Thursday
Art: SF Museum of Craft and Design
The Museum of Craft and Design is free on the first Thursday of every month. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Museum of Craft and Design, 2569 Third Street. For more information: sfmcd.org/visit/

7/3 Friday and 7/4 Saturday
Theater: Wreckage: A Musical Tragicomedy
Despite the name “mime,” San Francisco Mime Troupe productions feature original music, comedy, and political satire rather than pantomime. The Tony Award-winning troupe opens its 67th season with Wreckage: A Musical Tragicomedy, written by Michael Gene Sullivan, with music and lyrics by Daniel Savio. 2 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Mission Dolores Park, Dolores and 19th streets; additional San Franisco dates in July. For more information: bit.ly/4xm8NjF

7/5 Sunday
Memorial: Thee Parkside
Open daily until July 5. Stop by, get a drink, eat some tots, join the last Trivia and Karaoke, buy stuff from the estate sale, with items added daily, sign the “yearbook,” www.theeparkside.com/sign-our-yearbook,” and tell a favorite memory of the bar. 9 a.m. Thee Parkside, 1600 17th Street. For more information: theeparkside.com 

7/7 Tuesday
Literature:  Lost Treasures of San Francisco
Maria Lenhart explores the City’s cultural and physical history with a nostaligic twist, including such vanished sites as Wright Popcorn & Nut Co., once located in Dogpatch, which made Pink Popcorn, as well Spreckels Sugar, Pacific Rolling Mills, and Union Ironworks, whose former structures can be found at Potrero Point. She’ll give a presentation and sign her book. Free, 7 to 8 p.m.  Green Apple Books on the Park, 1231 Ninth Avenue. For more information: tinyurl.com/ynzfuj4h

7/8 Wednesday
Law: Understanding the U.S. Constitution
Author and law professor Melissa Murray shares her views about the country’s founding legal document, which guides judges, lawyers, lawmakers and executives. Murray has spent substantial time demystifying laws for people, as a contributor to MSNOW, on her podcast “Strict Scrutiny,” and in articles and books, including her most recent, The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Program: 6 to 7 p.m. Book signing: 7 p.m. $27.33. The Commonwealth Club, 110 Embarcadero. For more information: tinyurl.com/mrxtdhp6

7/8 Wednesday
Dance: Rhythm & Motion
Named San Francisco’s favorite dance workout by San Francisco and 7X7, Rhythm & Motion is a low-pressure, full-bodied dance workout class that balances the euphoria of a good party with the challenge of learning choreography and movement techniques. 12 to 1 p.m. Free. Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens, Third Street between Mission and Howard streets. For more information: bit.ly/4v6IRqE

7/11 Saturday
Ecology: Library Day at the New Farm
Library Day at The New Farm is a family-friendly event celebrating the launch of Everybody’s Climate 2026. Enjoy live music from Bay Beats musicians, book giveaways, and participate in activities led by Creative Mutual Aid. There’ll be self-guided walking tours of Heron’s Head Park. The Bookmobile will be on site. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. The New Farm, 10 Cargo Way. For more information: bit.ly/4v9eZdo

7/12 Sunday
Music: The Magic of Disney with the Golden Gate Park Band
The Golden Gate Park Band offers a musical adventure through the worlds of Disney, including the carefree swing of Bare Necessities and Star Wars’ heroic sweep. Relive the heart and humor of Toy Story 2, The Incredibles’ jazzy superhero swagger, and the timeless When You Wish Upon a Star. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of movie magic in the park. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. Spreckel Temple of Music, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. bit.ly/4eh1tNH

7/18 Saturday and 7/25 Saturday
Art: Painting Your Favorite Travel Photo
A watercolor workshop with artist-instructor Pamela Rhodes: revisit and memorialize a favorite travel experience and vista. Learn a repeatable and simple approach to painting from photographs; keeping it simple to capture that special image and memory. Expect lectures, demonstrations, practice exercises, personal attention, and reference handouts. Two Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $150; instruction and all supplies included. ARCH Art Supplies, 1490 17th Street. For more information: bit.ly/4uBCISp

7/19 Sunday
Theater: Circus Bella Ah Ha!
Circus Bella presents its all-new season, featuring a vibrant troupe of acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, clowns, and the lively six-piece All-Star Band. Feel free to bring picnic blankets and small folding chairs. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free; $25 donation suggested. Salesforce Park Rooftop, 65 Minna Street. For more information: bit.ly/3SgIwDh

7/19 Sunday
Community: Sunday Streets
Since 2008, Sunday Streets has transformed San Francisco’s communities into car-free spaces, bringing neighbors together for a day of connection, movement, and fun. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Mission District, Valencia Street. For more information: sundaystreetssf.com/about/

7/23 Thursday through 7/26 Sunday
Books: San Francisco Art Book Fair
Founded in 2016, the San Francisco Art Book Fair is an annual multi-day exhibition and celebration of art publishing and print culture, bringing together independent publishers, artists, designers, collectors, and enthusiasts from around the world. Presented by Minnesota Street Project Foundation. Free to attend and open to the public. Preview on Thursday, July 23. Thursday 7/23: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday 7/24: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 7/25: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 7/26: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1150 25th Street, 1275 Minnesota Street, and 1201 Minnesota Street. For more information: sfartbookfair.com

7/24 Friday
Film: Inside Out
The Sundown Cinema series brings family-friendly films to municipal parks from June through October. 6 p.m. Free. Arriving early is recommended to secure a good spot. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and low-back chairs. Outside food and drinks are generally permitted, subject to park rules. Presidio Civil War Parade Grounds, 34 Graham Street. For more information: bit.ly/4urCVHT

7/25 Saturday
Gardening: How to Cope with a Slope!
Hillsides are a challenge, whether they’re dry or irrigated, sunny or shady. Issues involved in hillside gardening will be discussed, including site assessment, irrigation best practices, design techniques, and plant selection, with a tour of sloped garden areas and multiple practical ideas. Wear comfortable walking shoes for varied terrain. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tickets from $27.24 to $58.74. Garden for the Environment, 1590 7th Avenue. For more information: tinyurl.com/455jnnhh

7/25 Saturday and 8/1 Saturday
Dance: Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest
Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest is a mini festival of site-specific work that turns the Gardens’ open spaces into a showcase for the Bay Area dance scene’s creativity, diversity, and vibrancy. Participating companies include Vanessa Sanchez & Mezcla, Ishami Dance Company, BrasArte, Yeni Lucero & Dancers, A. Spearman & Co., Sharp & Fine, PUSH Dance Company and David Herrera Performance Company. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission Street between Third and Fourth streets. For more information: bit.ly/4v5TH0f

7/28 Tuesday
Community: Noe Valley Night Market
An evening of live music, local retail and food vendors, and family-friendly fun. Support small businesses and enjoy a music-filled evening out. The Noe Valley Night Markets happen on the last Tuesday of most months. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. Noe Valley Town Square, 24th at Sanchez Street. For more information: bit.ly/4ejyHvI