Upcoming events.
Silver Sprocket Events
Discover upcoming in-store events at Silver Sprocket's 1018 Valencia St. location. Join us for art shows, signings, and creative community gatherings in the heart of San Francisco!
Forever Improv!
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs with Forever Improv! This brand-new improv show is set to light up the Mission District with hilarious, unplanned, and unforgettable comedy.
Heart-Opening Backbends: Beyond the Basics with Giana Gambino
Join Giana Gambino for an immersive backbending workshop designed to deepen your understanding and practice of backbends while connecting with your heart center.
So You Want to Buy a Home?: Homebuyer Workshop
Ready to step into the world of homeownership but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you’re wondering if owning a home is even possible in today’s market?
California Supreme Court Year in Review: 2024
The California Supreme Court had a landmark year, issuing rulings that impact key aspects of law, policy, and governance.
Second Sunday Storytime
Second Sunday Storytime
Picture this: a snug corner adorned with cushions, laughter echoing through the air, and the sweet scent of imagination all around. Welcome to our Second Sunday Storytime at Natural Resources, where every second Sunday becomes a portal to wonder! Join us on June 9th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM for an enchanting hour of storytelling that will captivate children and adults alike. Come and experience the magic of stories in a cozy and welcoming environment, perfect for nurturing a love of reading and creativity in young minds.
For more information and to register, please visit the Natural Resources website.
Transforming Your Reality Through Hypnosis with Allison
Join Allison for a deeply relaxing exploration of your subconscious and learn how to create your reality through hypnosis.
826 Valencia Events
Join us for an exciting December lineup of educational and creative events!
Path of Practice: New Year’s Half Day Intensive with Nichol Chase
The New Year offers a powerful opportunity to reset and recharge through focused, intentional practice.
Mass Deportation: How History Shapes The Coming Fight
Join us for an engaging and timely discussion examining the historical roots of mass deportation in the United States and its implications for current immigration policies.
Tending the Fire with Stephanie Snyder
Reconnect with your inner light at Love Story Valencia on January 12th. This transformative workshop combines heart-opening vinyasa flow, actionable yoga philosophy, and guided meditation to help you release tension, embrace wisdom, and ignite your purpose. Leave feeling inspired to nurture your heart’s fire and illuminate your path forward.
Classes and Events | Dandelion Chocolate
Curated ingredients, tools, and recipes: the perfect blend of structure and creativity.
December & January Group Show at City Art Cooperative Gallery
Explore a variety of styles and mediums as we bring together a stunning collection of works by local creatives. This is your chance to support the arts, connect with artists, and find inspiration in the heart of San Francisco.
Yoga 101 Workshop with Megan Webster
New to yoga? Want to get back to the foundations of your practice? Join Megan Webster for Yoga 101!
Rhythms of the Heart: A Bhakti Flow Experience with Peter Walters
Join Peter Walters for a Love Story evening of song, sweat, and celebration!
Valencia Street Holiday Block Party
Valencia Street Holiday Block Party
Date: Sunday, December 15th, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Valencia Street (between 20th & 21st)
Celebrate the season with a festive Holiday Block Party on Valencia Street! This community-driven event is a collaboration between local merchants, featuring special offers, in-store activities, and holiday cheer for all.
Highlights Include:
Ministry of Scent: Enjoy a complimentary tin of Louis Sherry chocolates with full bottle purchases, plus festive refreshments like champagne.
Loló: Witness an enchanting flamenco performance outside their parklet (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM) while savoring delicious Spanish dishes, including paella.
Top Drawer: Explore unique holiday offerings from one of Valencia’s favorite shops.
Other participating merchants on the block will host their own exclusive specials and events to make your holiday shopping and celebrations truly magical.
Interested Merchants: If you’re on a nearby block and would like to join in the fun, we encourage you to organize your own activities and spread the holiday spirit across Valencia Street!
Stay tuned for more details and updates. Don’t miss this opportunity to shop local, connect with the community, and experience the vibrant energy of Valencia Street this holiday season!
Leather Ornament Decorating Event
Get into the holiday spirit with a hands-on Leather Ornament Decorating Workshop! Create your own unique set of 4 leather ornaments—perfect as gifts or keepsakes to treasure.
Light Up Valencia Street This Small Business Saturday!
On November 30th at 5:30 PM, join us for an unforgettable evening as we bring our community together to celebrate Small Business Saturday in style.
Decorate Leather Ornaments: A Creative Holiday Workshop
Decorate your own unique set of 4 leather ornaments. Draw what brings you joy and warms your heart this holiday season.
Paxton Gate Hosts Book Signing with Citizen Scientists Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge
Get ready for an unforgettable event! On Friday, November 8, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM, Paxton Gate at 828 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA will host a captivating book signing with renowned citizen scientists Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge.
Paxton Gate Celebrates Local Artists with Live Window Showcase
San Francisco, California – October 2024 – Paxton Gate is excited to announce a week-long celebration of creativity, highlighting the incredible talents of Bay Area artists. From October 14 to October 18, Paxton Gate’s storefront will come alive with the Artist Showcase, offering a unique and engaging art experience for the San Francisco community.
Each day, a different local artist will take center stage, creating original works in real-time. This live window display provides a rare opportunity to witness the creative process as it unfolds, right on the bustling streets of San Francisco. Featuring a diverse lineup of artists, the showcase celebrates a wide range of artistic styles, all united by a shared passion for curiosity, wonder, and artistic expression.
Artist Showcase Schedule:
October 14: Zac Amendolia – Tattoo flash painting and toy sculpture
October 15: E Dyer – City nightscapes and cosmic paintings
October 16: Nigel Sussman – Isometric illustrations
October 17: Michael McConnell – Narrative animal art
October 18: Zachary Sweet – Augmented reality and painting
This public art project, hosted at Paxton Gate, is free and open to all, encouraging community engagement and bringing art into an accessible, everyday setting. Whether you’re a local resident, an art enthusiast, or a curious passerby, this event promises an inspiring and interactive experience for all who attend.
Group Show at Incline Gallery
The celebration doesn’t end with the live demonstrations! From December 13 to January 12, Incline Gallery (776 Valencia) will host the Paxton Gate Group Show, featuring pieces created during the week of live demonstrations. This exhibition offers a chance to view these remarkable works in a gallery setting and continue to support local artists.
About Paxton Gate
Since its opening in 1992, Paxton Gate has become a San Francisco institution, attracting visitors with its eclectic mix of taxidermy, rare specimens, beautiful minerals, gardening supplies, and whimsical gifts. Sean Quigley’s vision of combining curiosity and wonder with the natural world has created a unique haven for artists, nature lovers, and those seeking the extraordinary.
At its core, this Artist Showcase represents Paxton Gate’s dedication to community building through art. By bringing creativity to the forefront and making it accessible to all, this event reinforces Paxton Gate’s commitment to supporting the local art scene and creating a space where inspiration can thrive.
For more information about the event, visit Paxton Gate Events & Workshops or contact Kris Struble at events@paxtongate.com.
Salsa in the Streets 2024
Put on your dancing shoes (asphalt-friendly ones) and get ready for the second annual Salsa in the Streets—SF's best ongoing summer block party.
Join us one Saturday a month this summer, May–September, 5 to 8 pm (May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug 24, Sept 21) in front of Tacolicious (741 Valencia St., SF) to dance on the street! We close the city block, DJ JuanLove spins the musica Cubana and everyone gets shimmying. This event is free and open to all ages, from the salsa experts to the salsa curious.
• An integral part of the Cuban Salsa (Timba) dance scene, DJ JuanLove has been making crowds burn the dance floors in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 11 years.
• Special guest, Cuban dance instructor, Pablo Dinámico, will teach a short dance class to get you warmed up and will also lead a Reggaeton Cubano. (And if you're lucky, there might even be some rueda.)
• You won't go hungry or thirsty! From its parklet, Tacolicious will be slinging al pastor tacos at happy hour prices and cold cervezas, margaritas and agua frescas.
Sponsored by the Valencia Corridor Merchants Association, this event is all-ages, FREE and open to the public.
Frequently Asked Questions
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YES! Come one, come all.
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We recommend using the Mission-Bartlett garage if you're going to drive. Street parking can be limited. For bikes, there is a bike lane that heads directly down Valencia. BART goers, please exit at the 16th Street station. We are only a couple blocks away.
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Of course. We take reservations on Open Table. We recommend making them early because we get full during Salsa in the Streets.
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If you want something to-go, Tacolicious will also be selling al pastor tacos straight from our trompo as well as freshly squeezed margaritas, beers and agua frescas, all from our parklet.
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Follow @tacolicious and @djjuanloveoakland on Instagram!
Contact us here: 415-530-8802
The Chapel SF September Events
We’ve got an awesome lineup of live music at The Chapel, located at 777 Valencia Street featuring a series of concerts among talented acts.
Gelato Making Class
Join a hands-on Gelato Making Class at Hila Gelato Caffè! Learn to craft authentic Sicilian gelato, explore the differences between artisanal and industrial methods, and take home delicious recipes and your own handmade gelato. Book your spot for Sept 7 or Sept 21 now!
Tacolicious September Events
Support local schools with the 2024-2025 Tacolicious School Project! Join us in bettering public education and help us reach our next $1.2 million milestone!
Osees
Event Details
$38 Day of Show
Dine with us at Curio and receive Expedited Entry into The Chapel! When you kick off your evening with dinner and drinks at Curio, you'll be checked into the show right at your table and avoid the line outside. Be sure to tell us you're coming to the show when you make your reservation HERE.
Psych-punk psychic warrior, ear worm-farmer, and possessor of many stamped passport pages John Dwyer does not let up. His group Oh Sees (aka Thee Oh Sees, OCS, The Oh Sees, etc) have transmogrified to fit many a moment - from hushed druggy folk to groovy demonic pop chants to science fictional krautrock expanse and beyond - to suit his omnivorous whims.
Sunday Streets Valencia Scavenger Hunt
Join us for Sunday Streets Valencia on August 25, 2024! This year, Natural Resources presents an exciting Scavenger Hunt. Explore participating Valencia merchant locations and discover hidden objects or images.
Salsa in the Streets 2024
Put on your dancing shoes (asphalt-friendly ones) and get ready for the second annual Salsa in the Streets—SF's best ongoing summer block party.
Join us one Saturday a month this summer, May–September, 5 to 8 pm (May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug 24, Sept 21) in front of Tacolicious (741 Valencia St., SF) to dance on the street! We close the city block, DJ JuanLove spins the musica Cubana and everyone gets shimmying. This event is free and open to all ages, from the salsa experts to the salsa curious.
• An integral part of the Cuban Salsa (Timba) dance scene, DJ JuanLove has been making crowds burn the dance floors in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 11 years.
• Special guest, Cuban dance instructor, Pablo Dinámico, will teach a short dance class to get you warmed up and will also lead a Reggaeton Cubano. (And if you're lucky, there might even be some rueda.)
• You won't go hungry or thirsty! From its parklet, Tacolicious will be slinging al pastor tacos at happy hour prices and cold cervezas, margaritas and agua frescas.
Sponsored by the Valencia Corridor Merchants Association, this event is all-ages, FREE and open to the public.
Frequently Asked Questions
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YES! Come one, come all.
-
We recommend using the Mission-Bartlett garage if you're going to drive. Street parking can be limited. For bikes, there is a bike lane that heads directly down Valencia. BART goers, please exit at the 16th Street station. We are only a couple blocks away.
-
Of course. We take reservations on Open Table. We recommend making them early because we get full during Salsa in the Streets.
-
If you want something to-go, Tacolicious will also be selling al pastor tacos straight from our trompo as well as freshly squeezed margaritas, beers and agua frescas, all from our parklet.
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Follow @tacolicious and @djjuanloveoakland on Instagram!
Contact us here: 415-530-8802
The Ocean Blue
Event Details
$23 Advance and $28 Day of Show
Dine with us at Curio and receive Expedited Entry into The Chapel! When you kick off your evening with dinner and drinks at Curio, you'll be checked into the show right at your table and avoid the line outside. Be sure to tell us you're coming to the show when you make your reservation HERE.
The Ocean Blue
In 2024, the band will be playing a select number of shows, performing their first two albums in full - The Ocean Blue and Cerulean- in dates throughout the U.S. as they continue work on a new album. Getting their start as teenagers in the late ‘80s in Hershey, PA, The Ocean Blue released their self-titled debut on the famed Sire Records that launched many of their heroes in the U.S., like the Smiths and Echo & the Bunnymen. Embraced by MTV, the band quickly made their mark on the onset of the Alternative Music scene. Their early singles “Between Something And Nothing” and “Drifting, Falling” notched them Top Ten hits on College and Modern Rock radio, setting in motion a run of four successful major label albums, followed by a string beloved independent releases from 2000 to the present. With eight albums and several EPs under their belt (Sire/Rhino reissued their first three album in 2015), the band continues to do what it has always done with more plans for touring and releases on the horizon.
Bart & The Bedazzled (featuring Bart Davenport)
LA’s northeast side is home to a dizzying number of independent artists and bands. One of the scene’s most distinctive sounds emanates from Bart & The Bedazzled, a group led by bay area born singer-songwriter Bart Davenport. The core lineup brings together the jangly guitars of Wayne Faler with the soul beats of drummer/percussionist Andres Renteria and the post punk bass lines of Jessica Espeleta. The four friends, united in their affection for the “Elegant 80s” sounds of Prefab Sprout and Style Council give Bart’s songs a unique esthetic evident on the Aaron M. Olson produced ‘Blue Motel’ album. On their latest release, ‘People Person/Cardboard Man’ newcomer band member and producer Nic Hessler has created seamless mixes that showcase the group’s most collaborative effort to date.
First Friday Openings
First Friday Openings at City Art Cooperative Gallery
Join us for the monthly First Friday Openings at City Art Cooperative Gallery, where over 20 artists will showcase their latest works. This event offers a beautiful opportunity to meet the artists, enjoy a wine reception, and explore fresh artwork spanning various mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and ceramics. As part of a vibrant community, the City Art Cooperative Gallery has been a cornerstone of the Valencia Corridor art scene, fostering a cooperative spirit among artists and art lovers. Come and celebrate creativity and community at this engaging and welcoming event.
For more details and to register, please visit the City Art Cooperative Gallery website.
The Jose Simioni Experience
The Jose Simioni Experience
Immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of The Jose Simioni Experience every Saturday at Yellow Moto Pizzeria. From 1 PM to 4 PM, enjoy the mesmerizing blend of electric guitar, keyboards, and drums performed by talented musician Jose Simioni. This eight-week musical series promises to elevate your weekends with dynamic live performances that perfectly complement the delicious offerings of Yellow Moto Pizzeria.
Gather with friends, indulge in mouthwatering pizza, and let the electrifying music create an unforgettable afternoon. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience live music in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a music enthusiast or simply looking for a delightful way to spend your Saturday afternoon, The Jose Simioni Experience is the perfect event to attend. Join us for an afternoon of musical brilliance and culinary delight!
More details here.