Drink Steam Week, Outside Lands & more: 3 can't-miss events in SF this weekend

Drink Steam Week, Outside Lands & more: 3 can't-miss events in SF this weekendPhoto: Josh Withers/Facebook
Mike Pinzuti
Published on August 09, 2018

Need some ideas for the sunny weekend ahead?

Whether it's practicing yoga in a brewery or listening to Janet Jackson perform as the sun sets over Golden Gate Park, you have no excuse to stay home.

Here's our top picks for fun in and around the city this weekend.

Outside Lands

PHOTO: ANDREW JORGENSEN/OUTSIDE LANDS

Now in its 11th year, the three-day Outside Lands festival returns to Golden Gate Park this weekend with headliners Janet Jackson, Florence + The Machine and The Weeknd. There will also be special appearances by comedian Michelle Wolf, science educator Bill Nye and an interview with former San Francisco mayor and California gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom. Check out the festival map to plot out your days and also stay in the know about park access and road closures as well. 

When: Friday, August 10 - Sunday, August 12, 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. each day
Where: Polo Field, Golden Gate Park
Price: Tickets start at $149.50

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Bernal Hillwide

PHOTO: BERNAL HILLWIDE/FACEBOOK

Billed as "quite possibly San Francisco's largest single day neighborhood garage sale," this year, Hillwide has nearly 100 registered homes that will be selling anything and everything you can imagine. Think of it as part scavenger hunt and part Bernal Heights block party, complete with baked goods, friendly neighbors and those hard to find My Little Pony toy collections.

When: Saturday, August 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights (see map)
Price: Free

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Drink Steam Week 2018

PHOTO: ANCHOR BREWING

Want to tip a few back and celebrate everything San Francisco? Anchor Brewing Company has you covered with the kick off of Drink Steam week. Events around town starting on Sunday include special brewery tours, a yoga session, a Giants vs. Dodgers viewing party and a community bowling party. Official Drink Steam Week destinations around town include Vesuvio in North Beach, Kilowatt and Zeitgeist in the Mission and Hotel Utah in SoMa.

When: Sunday, August 12 - Sunday, August 19
Where: Around San Francisco (see schedule)
Price: Varies

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