04-04-2025
How to kick off April this weekend in the Bay Area
The first weekend of April is upon us and with it, a burst of sunny weather to carry us through the next few days.
Here are a few ideas on what to do:
Friday
⚾ SF Giants home opener: Oracle Park is proud to celebrate baseball's return this season with a host of family-friendly activities.
Gates open at 10:35am, first pitch is at 1:35pm. As of Thursday, tickets on Ticketmaster started at $120.
🎤 The Stooges tribute: The set at Bottom of the Hill will also feature bands paying homage to the English rock band Sisters of Mercy and Australian punk ensemble Radio Birdman.
Doors open at 8:30pm; show at 9pm at 1233 17th St. Tickets start at $15.
🏟 Elderbrook at the Greek Theatre: The English electronic artist, singer-songerwriter and multi-instrumentalist will kick off an outdoor concert season alongside fellow DJ acts Jerro and Le Youth as openers.
Doors open at 6pm; show at 7:30pm at 2001 Gayley Rd. in Berkeley. Tickets start around $68.
Saturday
☪️ Tenderloin Eid Street Fair: Celebrate the end of Ramadan with halal food vendors, pony rides, a multicultural bazaar and performance from Palestinian rapper MC Abdul.
From noon-5pm at Jones Street and Golden Gate Avenue.
💡 Night of Ideas: The San Francisco Public Library event returns this year with its annual celebration of critical thought, featuring panels, talks, live music, dancing and sock puppet making.
7pm-1am at the Main Library at 100 Larkin St.
🛼 Bay Area Derby opener: The roller derby frenzy returns with the San Francisco Rolling Dead facing off against the Oakland Outlaws in what's sure to be an entertaining family-friendly event.
4-9pm at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium at 403 Civic Center Plaza in Richmond.
Sunday