{"id":437317,"date":"2026-08-19T13:36:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/437317\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:36:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:36:23","slug":"the-best-events-in-sf-this-week-from-end-of-summer-night-markets-to-sundown-cinema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/437317\/","title":{"rendered":"The best events in SF this week, from end-of-summer night markets to Sundown Cinema"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Published Aug. 19, 2026at6:00am<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">The French rapper begins his international tour right here in SF.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeWednesday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">A mini carnival complete with a pie baking competition, live music, and games takes over the neighborhood\u2019s main shopping street. <\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Aug. 20, 4 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">The contemporary R&amp;B legend\u2019s Son of Spergy tour stops in the city for two nights.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Aug. 21<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Party like it\u2019s 1300 BC: Explore ancient Egyptian artifacts in the museum\u2019s newest exhibition, then dance to DJ sets all night.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"3500\" height=\"2907\" alt=\"A close-up of a golden ancient Egyptian mummy mask with blue-painted almond-shaped eyes and eyebrows, and detailed facial features.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/-S3840x3189-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Photograph by Massimo Listri; Courtesy of de Young MuseumDate and timeThursday, Aug. 20, 6 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Experience a cuteness overload with back-to-back feline flicks at the Mission\u2019s beloved indie theater. <\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">SFMOMA is offering rare free admission for an artist talk and music performance in recognition of its newest installation.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Aug. 20, 6 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Indie-pop bands and DJs play a full weekend of shows as part of the venue\u2019s final slate of programming before its end-of-year closure. <\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Aug. 20, to Sunday, Aug. 23<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Our free outdoor movie series returns with food trucks, drinks, and a screening of the 1998 remake. Bring your friends \u2014 and a few layers for when the fog rolls in. Plus, RSVP for a chance to win your Amazon Wish List, worth up to $1,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"6911\" height=\"4610\" alt=\"People sit on blankets on grass watching a large outdoor inflatable screen displaying \u201cSundown Cinema\u201d in a park during early evening.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784728212_688_-S3840x2561-FPNG.png\"\/>Date and timeFriday, Aug. 21; event opens at 5 p.m., movie starts around 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Celebrate the season with hula lessons, lei-making, food vendors, and music at this family-friendly night market.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, Aug. 21, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Following the opening of its Union Square location and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Db-y-3yBrZL\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">campaign (opens in new tab)<\/a> with Oakland-born Marshawn Lynch, streetwear brand BAPE is throwing a free block party with games, DJs, food, and special guests.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Aug. 22, 1 to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Portola Festival is joining forces with Marina Summer for a drag spectacular with festival ticket giveaways and Portola-inspired cocktails. <\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Aug. 22, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Meet senior pups dressed in bikinis, Hawaiian shirts, and other summertime best \u2014 and maybe even give one a new home at this two-day adoption event.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771448960_149_-S3840x2561-FPNG.png\"\/>Evan Reinhardt for The StandardDate and timeSaturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23 <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Breweries, cideries, food vendors, and musicians transform Salesforce Park into a hub of all things fermented. <\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSunday, Aug. 23, 2 to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">San Francisco\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/sfstandard.com\/2026\/03\/28\/sf-s-pointless-gathering-surprisingly-popular\/\" data-post-id=\"8936044f-9805-4ab0-9118-5156725e382a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">most pointless gathering<\/a> returns. Equipped with shovels or just their hands, attendees collectively dig a massive hole where rowdy wrestling matches will unfold. <\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSunday, Aug. 23, 1 to 8 p.m.Sold-out eventsWednesday, Aug. 19, and Thursday, Aug. 20: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/michael-che-live-san-francisco-california-08-20-2026\/event\/1C006506B66F26BD?_gl=1*7hadky*_ga*MzU3MTkwODk4LjE3NzczOTU0NDM.*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3ODcwODE4MzckbzExJGcxJHQxNzg3MDgxODYwJGozNyRsMCRoMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Michael Che at Cobb\u2019s Comedy Club (opens in new tab)<\/a>Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23: <a href=\"https:\/\/thecastro.com\/events\/the-breeders-260822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The Breeders at The Castro (opens in new tab)<\/a>Looking ahead<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published Aug. 19, 2026at6:00am The French rapper begins his international tour right here in SF. 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