{"id":451401,"date":"2026-09-02T20:22:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T20:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/451401\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T20:22:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T20:22:23","slug":"the-best-events-in-san-francisco-this-labor-day-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/451401\/","title":{"rendered":"The best events in San Francisco this Labor Day weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Published Sep. 2, 2026at6:00am<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">On tour marking the 10th anniversary of her debut mixtape, \u201cTelefone,\u201d the rapper makes her only stop in the Bay Area.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeWednesday, Sept. 2, 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Fresh off the premiere of the second season of \u201cAdults,\u201d cast member Elassal brings the laughs with six shows in SF.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeWednesday, Sept. 2, to Saturday, Sept. 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Welcome the new exhibit by local multimedia artist Ramekon O\u2019Arwister with a night of meditation and live music as part of the museum\u2019s free Thursday-night programming.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Sept. 3, 6 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Mexico City\u2019s Sonido La Conga takes the main stage for cumbia and salsa classics during this free street fair celebrating Latino music and community.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"3000\" height=\"2001\" alt=\"A crowded street party in a city with people mingling, eating, and talking. Large silver disco ball hanging mid-street. Buildings line both sides, creating an alley-like effect.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/-S3840x2561-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Morgan Ellis\/The StandardDate and timeThursday, Sept. 3, 5 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Best known for his dignified portraits of migrant workers painted on produce boxes, the artist stops by the Golden Gate Park museum for a discussion.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Sept. 3, 1 to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">If you\u2019re missing the melodic sounds of R\u00fcf\u00fcs Du Sol and Ben B\u00f6hmer after Outside Lands, kick off your long weekend with a groovy set from this electronic duo.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, Sept. 4<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Marking the 15th day of the seventh lunar month, this traditional Chinese event blurs the boundary between the living and spiritual realms with peace buns, incense, performances, and appearances from the Ghost King.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" alt=\"A crowded street decorated with red Chinese lanterns features a colorful, large traditional figure during a festive celebration.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/-S3840x2560-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Minh Connor for The StandardDate and timeSaturday, Sept. 5, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Thousands of drones re-create characters and special moments from the films, synchronized with the official soundtrack.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Sept. 5, 8:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Close out the summer with a luxurious evening sail on a three-story yacht.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Sept. 5, 7 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Purple Disco Machine and RuPaul headline this party with back-to-back DJ sets across three stages.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" alt=\"A large crowd dances and raises hands in front of a brightly lit stage with colorful screens and green lighting effects at a nighttime outdoor concert.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/-S3840x2559-FPNG.png\"\/>Date and timeSaturday, Sept. 5, 3 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">The city\u2019s own troupe illustrates 500 years of Mexican tradition through folk dance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Northern California\u2019s longest-running festival for DIY artists and publishers is turning 25, bringing more than 250 creators to the city.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"4080\" height=\"3072\" alt=\"\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/-S3840x2891-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: George Kelly\/The StandardDate and timeSunday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Soak up late-summer sunshine with free performances of \u201cAntony and Cleopatra\u201d under the trees.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Sept. 5, to Monday, Sept. 7, 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">If you\u2019ve ever wanted to hear \u201cCrank That\u201d live, now\u2019s your chance. Soulja Boy, Keri Hilson, Lloyd, Jenevieve, and more bring the sounds to this stacked day party. <\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSunday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">The music truly never stops. Deadheads descend on Golden Gate Park as Grahame Lesh &amp; Friends play a free show celebrating the opening weekend of \u201cForever Grateful,\u201d an immersive exhibition at the San Francisco County Fair Building.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A diverse crowd dances and mingles outdoors on a sunny street near a colorful, mural-covered building. Many wear casual and tie-dye clothing.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788380542_498_-S3840x2560-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Ulysses Ortega \/ For The StandardDate and timeMonday, Sept. 7, 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Expect sparkles, cowboy hats, and Dolly Parton tributes at this Memorial Day bash.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeMonday, Sept. 7, 3 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Now in its 14th year, this festival celebrating hip-hop, art, and community lands in San Francisco on Labor Day. Catch performances from Hieroglyphics, Killer Mike, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and many more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788380543_164_-S3840x2560-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Don Feria for the StandardDate and timeMonday, Sept. 7, 2 p.m.Sold-out eventsLooking ahead<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published Sep. 2, 2026at6:00am On tour marking the 10th anniversary of her debut mixtape, \u201cTelefone,\u201d the rapper makes&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":451402,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[36210,584,839,38728,330,101,103,102,104,106,105,84047],"class_list":["post-451401","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-francisco","tag-cool-factory","tag-events","tag-festivals","tag-grateful-dead","tag-music","tag-san-francisco","tag-san-francisco-headlines","tag-san-francisco-news","tag-sf","tag-sf-headlines","tag-sf-news","tag-street-fairs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/451401","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=451401"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/451401\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/451402"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=451401"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=451401"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=451401"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}