Top Weekend Events: SF Outdoor Movies, Night Markets & Art Festivals (Part Two)

As we shared in the previous article, we introduced several exciting weekend events. Today, we continue with more recommendations to give you additional options for a diverse and vibrant weekend. Whether you're looking to enjoy an outdoor movie, explore a vintage market, or participate in cultural festivals, these events are sure to satisfy various tastes and preferences. Let’s take a look at the events worth attending this weekend!

1. Sundown Cinema (Outdoor Movie Night)

• Date: September 6, starts after sunset

• Location: Duboce Park, San Francisco

• Cost: Free, SF Parks Alliance members can reserve seats for $35

• Details: Enjoy a free outdoor movie night featuring SF’s Lost Landscapes: Found Home Movies, showcasing the rich history of San Francisco.

2. Oakland Vintage Market

• Date: September 7, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Location: 560 2nd St., Oakland

• Cost: Free

• Details: Organized by Narrative, the Oakland Vintage Market gathers various vendors offering retro goods such as clothing, records, furniture, and home decor.

3. "Bay Area Wonders" Experience Day: Mid-Autumn Festival Wine, Food & Music Party

• Date: September 7, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• Location: Elliston Vineyards, Sunol

• Cost: Click here for tickets

• Details: This special experience day from "Bay Area Wonders" celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival, blending Eastern cuisine with Western wine, accompanied by live music and various activities. A mooncake expert will provide food pairing tips and showcase live mooncake making. Hosted by Jiayu Jeng, this event offers a perfect fusion of food and culture.

4. Mountain View Art & Wine Festival

• Date: September 7-8

• Location: Castro Street, Mountain View

• Cost: Free

• Details: This annual celebration of art, wine, and music features over 400 vendors. The festival includes a variety of food and drink options, along with family-friendly activities.

5. Portola Autumn Moon Festival

• Date: September 8, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Location: BMO Parking Lot, 2675 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

• Cost: Free

• Details: A family-friendly event featuring the opening ceremony of "The Green Between," mooncake and lantern workshops, art walks, lion dance performances, a mini flea market, face painting, balloon animals, and dim sum from Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant. RSVP required on the event website.

6. WAW Dance Festival

• Date: September 8, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Location: Presidio Tunnel Tops, San Francisco

• Cost: Free

• Details: The 45th annual World Arts West Dance Festival brings global cultural dance and music performances, along with free music, artist talks, and dance workshops.

7. Feng E Ukulele Concert

• Date: September 18, 7:00 PM

• Location: 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704

• Cost: Click here for tickets

• Details: Taiwanese young music prodigy Feng E will perform his captivating ukulele concert in the Bay Area. Known for his appearances on The Ellen Show and America’s Got Talent, this performance is a rare opportunity to experience his incredible musical talents in person.

With this collection of events, have you planned your weekend itinerary yet? From movie nights to music festivals and cultural celebrations, these activities offer a wide range of choices for people with different interests. If you missed our previous article, you can click here to view more exciting weekend event recommendations. No matter which event you choose, this weekend promises to be filled with joy and memories!