The Bay Area's shelter-in-place order has brought countless events usually held as in-person gatherings online. We're aiming to support local businesses in San Francisco and Oakland by highlighting five of these events each day.
Got a suggestion for an online event based in SF or Oakland? Email our events reporter, Teresa Hammerl.
Here's your SF events calendar for Monday, April 20. Enjoy a wildflower walk, join a bingo night or learn about the impact of COVID-19 on the hotel industry — all from the comfort of your couch.
Facebook Live Wildflower Virtual Walk
Want to go on a walk without leaving the house? Join Sutro Stewards on Instagram Live for a virtual hike to see California native plants in colorful bloom. Learn about the plants that exist in the communities and parks around us.
When: Monday, April 20, 1 p.m.
How to join: Via Instagram Live
Price: Free
Music Mondays - Live on Facebook
Come to a Music Monday session for little kids with teacher Jamaica, founder of JAMaROO Kids, a learning center offering enrichment programs for young children. Enjoy the fun and maybe even sing along.
When: Monday, April 20, 4:15 p.m.
How to join: Via Facebook Live
Price: Free
Bingo Night
Looking for a fun community activity during shelter-in-place? Join the Castro's QTPOC (Queer & Trans People of Color) at Strut every Monday in April for fun Bingo Nights with host, Grace Towers.
When: Monday, April 20, 5 p.m.
How to join: Check back on the Facebook event page for more details on Monday.
Price: Free
The Impact of Virus on Hotel Industry with SF Hotel Council ED Kevin Carroll
San Francisco's hospitality industry is a vital part of the city's economy. How will this pandemic impact tourism to San Francisco? How will it affect the hotel industry? Join Mission-based Manny's for a cyber conversation with the executive director of the Hotel Council of San Francisco, Kevin Carroll.
When: Monday, April 20, 5 p.m.
How to join: Via Zoom
Price: Free, donations are welcome
Miranda July: Webcast
Join City Arts & Lectures online for a conversation with filmmaker, artist and writer Miranda July. She will talk about her new book, "Miranda July," a chronological retrospective of her multidisciplinary work.
When: Monday, April 20, 7:30 p.m.
How to join: Via YouTube
Price: Free, donations are welcome
Midday break
Watch The Booksellers online and support the Balboa Theater or tune into a yoga class at the SF Botanical Garden.
