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Published Aug. 21, 2026at6:00am<\/p>\n

After a busy week, making plans can feel like one more item on the to-do list. Enter the Weekend Itinerary: The Standard\u2019s curated guide to the culture, arts, and food to fuel your weekend in San Francisco. Because in this vibrant city, boredom is a choice.<\/p>\n

If this itinerary makes it onto your weekend agenda, tag @sfstandard \u2014 we\u2019d love to see it in action!<\/p>\n

Friday, Aug. 21<\/p>\n

Forecast: High of 68; low clouds followed by some sun<\/p>\n

\"FiveSource: Morgan Ellis\/The Standard<\/p>\n

6 p.m. Dinner at The Mess Hall<\/a><\/p>\n

After much anticipation and opening delays, the Presidio\u2019s newest food hall welcomed its first guests last weekend. Before heading to a free movie night at the Marina Green, pop by The Mess Hall for a casual dinner. There are three restaurants under one roof, so everyone can order exactly what they want.<\/p>\n

7:30 p.m. Sundown Cinema (opens in new tab)<\/a> at Marina Green<\/p>\n

Friday-night entertainment that doesn\u2019t cost a dime? Count us in. After dinner, take a scenic 1-mile stroll to The Standard\u2019s outdoor movie series, screening the \u201990s remake of \u201cThe Parent Trap,\u201d starring Lindsay Lohan. We\u2019ll have blankets, tote bags, a zine, and more exclusive merch. The movie starts at 8 p.m., but we suggest coming early to snag a prime viewing spot.<\/p>\n

10:30 p.m. Drinks at Frankie\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n

After the movie, head to Chestnut Street for a proper martini or Negroni at Frankie\u2019s<\/a>. If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, order the Tableside Caesar, a Parmesan-and-anchovy-spiked cocktail you can\u2019t find anywhere else.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Aug. 22<\/p>\n

Forecast: High of 69; mostly sunny<\/p>\n

\"ASource: Sean Fan\/The Standard<\/p>\n

11 a.m. Coffee at Painted Leopard<\/a><\/p>\n

Weekend mornings are for trying new coffee shops. Start your day with Painted Leopard\u2019s permanent outpost inside TheRealReal\u2019s flagship in Union Square. The El Salvadorian cafe, which started as a pop-up, serves brown-sugar lattes, pourovers, and tea, so you have something to sip on while perusing designer grails.<\/p>\n

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1 p.m. BAPE in the Bay block party (opens in new tab)<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s rare that SF gets brand events like BAPE\u2019s free party, so consider it a sign that downtown is back. Try your luck at winning prizes, grab a bite from the vendors, and stick around to catch \u201csurprise guests.\u201d<\/p>\n

5 p.m. Fried chicken and peach mango pie at Jollibee<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been reading our food coverage<\/a> or tuning in to \u201cPST with Emily Dreyfuss<\/a>,\u201d you know that it took six years and a great deal of permitting headaches for Jollibee to open on Market Street. Since you\u2019re downtown, consider it a good excuse to try the Filipino chain\u2019s spaghetti, peach mango pie, and fried chicken. From what we\u2019ve heard, it was worth the wait (opens in new tab)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sunday, Aug. 23<\/p>\n

Forecast: \u00a0High of 68; areas of low clouds, then some sun<\/p>\n

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11 a.m. Pool Party Adopt-athon (opens in new tab)<\/a> at Muttville<\/p>\n

Start Sunday on a wholesome note in the Mission. Play with senior rescue dogs dressed in tropical attire and maybe even take one home at this summery adoption event.<\/p>\n

2 p.m. Tacos and margs at Ruby\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n

Take a leisurely journey out to the Sunset along the N Judah line until you reach the ocean. The weather may not scream summer, but the menu at Ruby\u2019s sure does. Fuel up on smashburger tacos, chicken Caesar wraps, margaritas, and micheladas. There\u2019s an evening of beach digging ahead of you. <\/p>\n

5 p.m. A wrestling and hole-digging party (opens in new tab)<\/a> at Ocean Beach<\/p>\n

San Francisco\u2019s hottest club is \u2026 a giant sand hole? The city\u2019s most Sisyphean event, the Hole Party, returns in collaboration with Queer Fight Night. Dig a giant hole, cheer on rowdy wrestling matches, and revel in community fun. Then, once the sun sets, fill the hole back up. Who can have Sunday scaries at an event so silly?<\/p>\n