COOL HAPPENINGS ~ rad / unique / authentic ~ Bay Area

A diverse (arts & culture) events-list of: creative community gatherings, empowering social events, interactive workshops, fun art parties, DIY happenings, and radical art-activism. (inclusively under $30-free, updated frequently)
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<<< MARCH >>>

TUESDAY (3/10)Art Games! exhibition opening Art Games! presents games created as works of art.
3/10, SF, , on view through March 14, 2026 Held during the week of GDC, the exhibition features artists and researchers using games as a creative medium. The works on view highlight projects that exist outside conventional commercial platforms, foregrounding play, interaction, and systems as forms of artistic expression and experimentation. @ the intersection for art and technology, 151 Powell St, San Francisco, (free)Artists Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste and Evicshen  [3/10 : SF, 7:30] collaborate to create a sonic space that reframes sound as both a tool for subverting power and a site of collective possibility. Toussaint-Baptiste’s repurposing of a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD), a technology commonly used by military and police forces for crowd control, becomes a mechanism for gathering and collective experience. In dialogue with him are Evicshen’s self-built instruments, which, through physically exertive performance, explore the affective dimensions of noise, creating a soundscape that oscillates between chaos and control. (Free)WENSDAY (3/11)The Unbusy Club : Takes a Nap
Bring your mat, blanket, pillow, water and snacks to keep you un-busy. Come to rest. Please respect other people resting while you're there. Leave when you are rested.
Cost: (Free-$50), All $ goes to pay day laborers a full day-rate so they can choose to rest more. Phones will also be napping, with their own blankets :)
See you there. March 11, 9am-5pm @ @ The Waiting room : art installation by Cassie Thornton of the Feminist Economics Department) 349 15th St, OaklandPhones will also be napping, with their own blankets :)Body Love Open Mic Sat, Mar 14 Berkeley. An open mic with a theme! The theme is bodies and body liberation. Hosted by Eli Conley and Talia Cooper )( $20-25)/)
This is a Gathering to rest togetherTHURSDAY (3/12)The Queer A.F. Clothing Swap 3/12 : SF, thurs - 575 castro, by donation, 6:30pOMCA event for 'Good Fire: Tending Native Lands 3/12 : Oakland, ,' talks, tours, performances, demonstrations, indigenous market, $19 with admission oaklandDirectory of Dreams: Bay Area Lesbian Economies and Radical Care, 1970-1995' 3/12 : SF, exhibition opens, talks happening over next couple weeks, castro 11-5 $10Increasing Autonomy Through Anarchominimalism with Re)
Thurs March 12th :: 6pm–7:30pm
@ Long Haul (3124 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley)
••• Anarchominimalism is a synthesis of both anarchic and minimalistic behaviors and ideologies. The primary intention is to incorporate minimalist processes into the lives of the anarchic to allow us to live free from excess possessions, labor, surveillance, stress, and many more detractors from our autonomy. Additionally, the introduction of anarchic thought to already self-proclaimed minimalists may be a happy byproduct of this project, challenging the preconceived notions of those who desire anti-consumption, working less and living naturally, but who don’t quite see what all of those things do with each other in a systemic sense.all chat - experimental performances about/with games, 3/12 : SF 5pm5p $5+ tiat sfThe Ache, One woman musical
[3/12,13,14 : SF, at 7pm]. Show is at Z Space in SF. Tickets are $25. (with live music!) by local transwoman celebrity Maeve Seashore. It is a poignant, funny, heartbreaking, raw, boundary-pushing, and intimate look at the artist's real-life 12 year journey with chronic illness, as a trans woman showgirl - told from the perspective of a high heeled shoe. ($25)THURSDAY NIGHT
PANTHER PROWL
[Oakland : 6-9pm] We host a free, family-friendly event every Thursday night at the DeFremery Park basketball courts from 6pm to 9pm. It's an official Oakland Parks & Rec program where the community comes together to skate in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. There is a rotation of live DJs from the community providing the music and snacks and drinks are provided by members of the community to share with all at no cost (free)

FRIDAY (3/13)[SOFT POWER: Her Strength in Vulnerability] [3/14, East bay 5-8pm] @ 5757 Horton St. B Emeryville CA “An intimate exhibition exploring the tension between softness and strength in the feminine experience. How her power can live through tenderness, sensuality, and the quiet authority of her intuition. Come gather with us.” (Free)MELT Bodywork Open Session and Potluck [3/13 : Oakland, 7-10pm] "Hello dear community! We are a group of individuals who are passionate about healing justice and liberation. About us: bit.ly/meltabout.
Please join us for a casual gathering of bodywork / massage care exchange and connection -- OPEN SESSION edition.  ( suggested $10-20)ybca free exhibit opening party for Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements [3/13 : SF 6pm] and Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night with juanita more, 6p sfBathers Library exhibition opening reception - talks, poetry art [3/13 : 5p oakland] freeEast Bay Bike Party!
[2nd Fridays: East bay, 7:30pm] location (tba) (free)Days Like This’ a Party for the People, by the People [Oakland : 5:30-9:30] at the Lake Merritt Pergola. (free)The Ache, One woman musical
[3/13,14 : SF, at 7pm]. Show is at Z Space in SF. Tickets are $25. (with live music!) by local transwoman celebrity Maeve Seashore. It is a poignant, funny, heartbreaking, raw, boundary-pushing, and intimate look at the artist's real-life 12 year journey with chronic illness, as a trans woman showgirl - told from the perspective of a high heeled shoe. ($25)SATURDAY (3/14)Facing the Moon with Del Sol Quartet & SF Poet Laureate Genny Lim[ 3/14 : 12pm, Angel Island ] “ A live performance of music and poetry by Del Sol Quartet and poet Genny Lim, co-author of ISLAND, the first book of Angel Island poetry. This performance will amplify the experience of the Chinese diaspora on Angel Island through excerpts of their new project "Facing the Moon." The 45- minute concert includes new poetry by Genny Lim & music by Vivian Fung, Meilina Tsui, Theresa Wong, and Chinary Ung. (Ferry tickets $18 + $5 admission)Astronomy for Anarchists with Mira Ceti
[ Sat March 14th ::3:30pm-5pm]
••• The science of astronomy asks us to look outwards and consider scales of space and time nearly beyond human imagination. Have you ever wondered… Is the universe infinite? What would falling into a black hole feel like? How is a star born? Are we alone in the cosmos? In this course, we will build a base of astronomy knowledge to work towards answering these questions. We will learn what is known about our universe; how we know what we know; and what remains unknown. In parallel, we will consider how astronomy relates to how we organize ourselves here on Earth. We will discuss topics such as indigenous astronomy practices; how astrophysics is complicit in the military industrial complex; and how astronomy could help us work towards a borderless world. No scientific background is expected, all are welcome; just bring curiosity about the cosmos.
4-part series but drop-ins welcome; email [email protected] to rsvp (optional but appreciated)
. @ Tamarack(1501 Harrison St, Oakland) (free)Twisted textiles community market at cone shape topoakland w jasmine, cat & seraphina vending 1-6p, soma 2:30 freeBrides of march - 'part pub crawl and part street theater with participants wearing thrift store wedding dresses.' soma](UC Berkeley MFA Open Studios 3/14 : East bay, 12-6pm, free food, film screenings, lots of art, richmond 12-6Clothing swap + block printing + upcycling, oakland) lake merritt 1p free/donationSub-teranean spaz underground party w dj caro, fractal drip, 10p-morning soma, donationThe Ache, One woman musical
[3/14 : SF, at 7pm]. Show is at Z Space in SF. Tickets are $25. (with live music!) by local transwoman celebrity Maeve Seashore. It is a poignant, funny, heartbreaking, raw, boundary-pushing, and intimate look at the artist's real-life 12 year journey with chronic illness, as a trans woman showgirl - told from the perspective of a high heeled shoe. ($25)Body Love Open Mic Sat, Mar 14 Berkeley. An open mic with a theme! The theme is bodies and body liberation. Hosted by Eli Conley and Talia Cooper )( $20-25)SUNDAY (3/15)Queer basket-brawl [3/15 : SF, 2pm] somatic exorcism group performance ritual/concert, potrero hill 2p freeIt Could Be Wertz 3/15 :SF, 7pm - live drawing, hand-held projection, super 8 video & and improvised music, ata mission 922 valencia, sf 7p donationExploration of Forms [3/15 : Berkeley 1pm] Keeping the Score with Gabriele Christian' -Emergent Connections: Practices of Aliveness and Possibility with Cheech
[Sun March 15th :: 10:30am-12pm
@ Wildcat Studio] ( @2525 Eighth St, Berkeley)
••• How can dance/movement be a place where we rehearse the skills/relationships needed to move collectively and powerfully? How do we move together through unknown? How do we practice deep listening and response-ability to the world around us? We will explore these questions through physical grounding, play, and guided improvisation. This workshop is designed for BIPOC people of any and all movement experience. 3/15 and 3/22 BIPOC only. 4/19 and 4/26 open to all.
◆ Accessibility: Studio and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible
◆ Covid Info: masking encouraged. please do not come if you’re sick[Burlesque Figure Drawing Salon] 3/15 : SF, 2-4 “This country literally runs on FEMMES AND TRANS WOMEN, and this orgs is run by BIPOC QUEER FEMMES - so we wanted to honor that by curating a whole month to worship em 😮‍💨🙏🏽” @ Monument, 140 9th St. ($30)Festival of Gentleness [3/15, Oakland, 2-5pm] We gather to eat good food, hum and dance to beautiful music, feel transformed by handcrafted art, and joyfully listen to some of our favorite local poets. Bring a friend, meet your neighbors, and come enjoy the flowers as we call in the Spring. 4046 39th Ave, Oakland, CA($20)

MONDAY (3/16)SUDO ROOM Women / NonBinary Coding nights Mondays [Oakland: 7pm-9pm or even later] hackerspace at Omni CommonsTUESDAY (3/17)Figure drawing [SF : 6:30-8:30] "Excited to announce our new home for our Tuesday Nights in Oakland at thespace1308 / in collaboration with wolfepack_studios ✨ Starting in June, catch us sustaining the vibes yall know and love, alongside friendly, familiar faces ✍🏾📍 (🎟️ $20 admission)HardwareHackNight Tuesdays
[eastbay : 7pm-11pm] hackerspace at Omni Commons (free)East Bay Fusion Dance [East bay : 7:00 pm - midnight] Social partner dance event on Tuesday nights in Oakland. Fusion Partner dance is a collaborative improvised partner dance that prioritizes connecting with your partner over specific steps. The music is varied to include many different genres, cultures, and dance forms. (10-25$)WENSDAY (3/18)[Fiber Arts Hangout] [3/18, 5:30-7:30 Oakland] “ Fiber Arts Hangout returns next Wednesday (March 4th)! Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday! Bring a project (sewing/crocheting/knitting/quilting/felting/mending/etc) and work on it in the company of other fiber art enthusiasts. Free to attend, and masks are required/provided. 3/4 and 3/18 from 5:30-7:30 PM! See you soon 🪡” @ Crisis Club 5887 San Pablo Ave Oakland (free)THURSDAY (3/19)Free Tai Chi classes [7/31 : Oakland, 8:30am - 2pm] Gain the health benefits of traditional Tai Chi and Chi Gung practice in a friendly group setting. classes will be held in-person at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. (free)THURSDAY NIGHT
PANTHER PROWL [Oakland : 6-9pm] We host a free, family-friendly event every Thursday night at the DeFremery Park basketball courts from 6pm to 9pm. It's an official Oakland Parks & Rec program where the community comes together to skate in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. There is a rotation of live DJs from the community providing the music and snacks and drinks are provided by members of the community to share with all at no cost (free)

FRIDAYMassage Skill Share for Supporting our Resilient Nerves and Bodies
Fri March 20th :: 1:15pm-4:15pm
@ The Spire (825 Athens Ave, Oakland)
••• Clothed massage skill share/ guided massage to support our nervous systems.SATURDAY (3/21Ikebana Exhibition (flower arrangements) March 21 - 22, SF. 10am - 4pm  Throughout the Gallery: beautiful arrangements presented by eight different schools of Ikebana. @
Golden Gate Park, County Fair Building, 1199 9th Avenue, San FranciscoSUNDAY (3/22)Ikebana Exhibition (flower arrangements) March 22, SF. 10am - 4pm  Throughout the Gallery: beautiful arrangements presented by eight different schools of Ikebana. @
Golden Gate Park, County Fair Building, 1199 9th Avenue, San FranciscoButoh yiyaSaka Festival
[3/22, 12-5pm] Celebrating teacher Hijikata’s 98th Birthday Kids and Family Friendly
FREE!!

TUESDAY (3/24)
Instant Clown and Very Variety Night - Open Registration [3/24 : SF, 5:30-8:30pm]  Instant Clown: Spend a Tuesday evening stretching your clown muscles with Fenner Merlick An excellent balance of group games, private explorations and solo exercises; this clown class gets to the heart of what is funny- having fun! No previous experience required, learning is a spiral! ONLY 20 spots available per session. Stick around for the VERY Variety show of Clown, Burlesque, Drag and other undefinable acts. Workshop is $25 and includes admission to the show!
Very Variety: A chaotically curated evening of Clown, Burlesque, Drag and other undefinable acts, hosted by the multi-faceted Fenner. Every month a new line up!

SATURDAY (3/28)Beholding SF's Birds Pedal by Pedal (tour) [3/28 : SF 10am-3pm]
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10 am-3 pm, Meet at 10 AM at McLaren Lodge, Stanyan and JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park. RSVP required: [email protected]. Tour ends at Cliff House. A special bicycling field trip with Habitat Potential's Josiah Clark covering Golden Gate Park and Land's End. Expect to see 80-100 bird species, overlooked habitats, trees where they never were, water where there was no water… Explore challenges and opportunities for sustainable urban ecology in SF. (by donation)[Hole Party 13] 3/28, 1pm, Ocean beach (dig big holes n the sand at the beach) @ Ocean Beach, Staircase 18[The Hologram: Peer to Peer Care for Becoming Harder to Fuck With]
Sat March 28th :: 12:30pm-4:30pm
@ Oakland Public Library, Main Branch Meeting Room (125 14th Street Oakland)
••• The Hologram is a lightweight, replicable, autonomous protocol for human cooperation which produces a rare form of de-institutionalized stability. In this non-expert web of support, 3 people (the triangle) ask questions to a 4th one (the hologram) in a structured ritual. The hologram doesn’t give back, instead their job is to ensure that each of their triangle members also have support from another three people, growing the rhizome of care. By making this form of viral communal stability, we believe that hologrammers and their communities may be able to survive differently, and produce new ways of living that don’t rely on or reproduce the toxic systems that are killing us.*SUNDAY[Bean-up] [3/29 : Berkeley, 1-3pm] “Welcome to our second Bean-Up of 2026. As we get the lay of the Bay Area bean lands, I would love to have fellow bean lovers assemble. Bring a bean dish, I’ll have a bean bake, and celebrate our love of legumes. Welcome to our second Bean-Up of 2026. As we get the lay of the Bay Area bean lands, I would love to have fellow bean lovers assemble. Bring a bean dish, I’ll have a bean bake, and celebrate our love of legumes. Last time we had over 70 legumes lovers, it I think we can hit triple digits of bean delights. Also please bring a plate or bowl and a utensil to enjoy in all of the beans. Send this to a bean lover in your life. I can’t wait to meet you all!
Will you bean there? “ @ Willard Park Berkeley Free

<<< APRIL >>>

FRIDAYSpirituality & Beyond (April 3rd) brings together healing, science, art, and community for a weekend of connection, learning and expanded consciousness and psychedelic learnings. Check out the event links here and share and invite if interested. ($20 or more)

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"The Cool Happening calendar is the in-the-know guide for intimate, quirky, thoughtful events as well as ridiculous parties and larger gatherings outside the mainstream. If you are feeling out of the Loop, Cool-Happenings will loop you back in! It will keep you well-connected with the Bay-Area's sweetest underground and art scenes :)" - Fur Ry (Schemer/Instigator/Sentimentalist)"I love Cool Happenings because it reminds me of how varied and wonderful adventures in The Bay can be. Thank you for your curated list of fun things" - Katy Atchison (Artist & Journalist for Broke-Ass Stuart)"Cool Happenings' events list keeps expanding in depth and complexity. It's definitely the place I go first when mapping out the vastness of the Bay Area performance scene." - Jett Rink"When friends ask me how to plug into the Bay Area underground arts scene, I send them the link to Cool Happenings; it's a great shortcut to learn about our vibrant community." -Dvo"I love how Cool Happenings makes it so easy to find creative and unique events, and I'm excited to explore them each month. It's an amazing way to be in touch with the art happening in our community. I feel like it's a gift in my mail box each month" - Idalia Ramos ( dancer/performer/visual artist)

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MONDAY
SUDO ROOM Women / NonBinary Coding nights Mondays [Oakland: 7pm-9pm or even later] hackerspace at Omni CommonsSF -9-10am] Japanese tea garden free hours pagodas, stone lanterns, stepping stone paths, native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds, and a zen garden. Cherry blossom trees bloom throughout the garden in March and April. (free)SHADES SF dance [SF :7pm] ($13-25 for lesson and dance, $10-20 for dance only (no one turn away for lack of funds)TUESDAY
Figure drawing [SF : 6:30-8:30] "Excited to announce our new home for our Tuesday Nights in Oakland at thespace1308 / in collaboration with wolfepack_studios ✨ Starting in June, catch us sustaining the vibes yall know and love, alongside friendly, familiar faces ✍🏾📍 (🎟️ $20 admission)HardwareHackNight Tuesdays
[eastbay : 7pm-11pm] hackerspace at Omni Commons (free)East Bay Fusion Dance [East bay : 7:00 pm - midnight] Social partner dance event on Tuesday nights in Oakland. Fusion Partner dance is a collaborative improvised partner dance that prioritizes connecting with your partner over specific steps. The music is varied to include many different genres, cultures, and dance forms. (10-25$)WENSDAYS[SF ,7-10:30] Wednesday Night Lindy Society at Decodance Swing Dancing every Wednesday night (21+ two drink min + free dance class)SF -9-10am] Japanese tea garden free hours pagodas, stone lanterns, stepping stone paths, native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds, and a zen garden. Cherry blossom trees bloom throughout the garden in March and April. (free)THURSDAYs
Free Tai Chi classes [7/31 : Oakland, 8:30am - 2pm] Gain the health benefits of traditional Tai Chi and Chi Gung practice in a friendly group setting. classes will be held in-person at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. (free)THURSDAY NIGHT
PANTHER PROWL [Oakland : 6-9pm] We host a free, family-friendly event every Thursday night at the DeFremery Park basketball courts from 6pm to 9pm. It's an official Oakland Parks & Rec program where the community comes together to skate in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. There is a rotation of live DJs from the community providing the music and snacks and drinks are provided by members of the community to share with all at no cost (free)SF, 10pm [16th & Mission Open Mic] Poetry and More, Every Thursday @10pm on the SW Corner of -16th & Mission St. San Francisco (free)First Thursday Art Walk [ First Thurs-nights : SF ] explore Downtown and Tenderloin galleries. (free)[Oakland 9pm-1am] Ahi Nama (salsa dancing) 8-9pm beginners, 9-10pm mixed levels, dance social (10pm-1am)FRIDAY
[Oakland : 5:30-9:30] Days Like This’ a Party for the People, by the People at the Lake Merritt Pergola. (free)[SF : 9-10am] Japanese tea garden free hours pagodas, stone lanterns, stepping stone paths, native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds, and a zen garden. Cherry blossom trees bloom throughout the garden in March and April. (free)SATURDAY
[2/ Richmond, 9am -4pm] [Build Richmond's youth Village, (A village that will house the homeless]In Richmond, every Saturday. This is a collaborative effort of two different homefulness campaigns, where we continue to build our community, LITERALLY. Come experience some magic and bring skills and dreams back to your local area. FIGHT THE SWEEPS, BUILD PPL POWER @ 175 23rd st. Richmond. Questions and confirm attendance text 5102820396 (free Volunteer)[Berkeley: 10 am - 6 pm] Aftel museum of Curious Scents ($25)[Berkeley : 11 am – 6 pm] Tilden Steam train rides ($4)[Oakland : 1-2pm] Jewelry and Crafts for adults join and make wearable objects, materials provided @ the Melrose branch libraryMAPP Mission Arts Performance Project SF 1st Saturdays : SF ] [4/6: SF 12pm MAPP is a familia, a community and a series of arts, music and activist events encompassing several venues as well as public spaces, street corners, bart stations, cafes, bars, taquerias, homes all over La Mission.SUNDAY
[Berkeley : 11 am – 6 pm] Tilden Steam train rides ($4)[SF : 3pm ] Music Jam @ the Radical Reading room "Come Play With Us!
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<<< MONTHLY >>>

[3rd Mondays :SF] Monthly all-ages Queer Bowling event! Come and bowl for free while enjoying bites from local food pop ups, discounted drinks, DJs, and drag ($10)[Crisis Club Zine Club*] Crisis Club Zine Club: 1st and 3rd Mondays! Free to attend, materials provided or BYO, work on whatever you want. Masks are required and provided. March 2nd & 16th, see you then! ✏️ @ Crisis Club 5887 San Pablo Ave Oakland (Free)[2nd Tuesdays: SF] San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day[2nd Tuesdays : Oakland, 10-1pm ]BiIPOC coworking day A free space for BIPOC movement workers & entrepreneurs to network and collaborate. RSVP @ understory: 3340 International Blvd (free)[1st and 3rd Wensdays: Oakland] Ripples Healing Circle. sharing a safe space with circle guiders Kelly and AJ. @ 2520 Telegraph ave[ First Thurs-nights : SF ] First Thursday Art Walk explore Downtown and Tenderloin galleries.[3rd Thursday, East Bay, 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm] EastBayCommunitySpace Board Game Night Why be bored when you could BOARD?! Roll on over to EBCS for our monthly board game night. This community event is on the third Thursday of every month in the Telegraph room. Doors open at 6:30pm and the event lasts until ~10/11pm. Bring games, snacks, and friends! (donation-based (NOTAFLOF)[Last Thursdays : Oakland] Out of Focus TV presents AV Club @ Shapeshifters Cinema A/V Club is a chill hang for folks who want to meet and share film/video/sound/music projects in progress, or recently completed projects—open screening-style. Bring something to show, or just come to watch some cool work, meet some new people and join in conversation.[First Fridays : Oakland. Art murmur in Oakland, Art gallery openings, art booths, street dance, food vendors. (grand-27th and telegraph)First Fridays : Northbeach SF Art night art night, galleries, music, street artEast Bay Bike Party!
[2nd Fridays: East bay, 7:30pm] location (tba) (free)[2nd Fridays: SF, 6-9pm] SF’s Lowrider Cruise of the Mission (Every 2nd Friday) Check out the Bay’s polished and decked out lowriders cruising Down Mission Street 20th and Mission[1st Saturdays : SF ] [4/6: SF 12pm] MAPP Mission Arts Performance Project MAPP is a familia, a community and a series of arts, music and activist events encompassing several venues as well as public spaces, street corners, bart stations, cafes, bars, taquerias, homes all over La Mission.[2nd Saturdays ][8-10:30pm : Oakland], Bay Area Micro Fusion (dance) Micro Fusion Fundamentals and Lessons. ($0-25)[1st Sundays : SF 4-7pm] No Kings! No Queens! Chess Club No Kings! No Queens! is the super-chill community chess club. Hosted by Danny Cao, all ages and skill levels are encouraged to come. Never played chess? We'll teach you! Come hang out, talk chess and play a few games. (free)[1st Sundays : Oakland, 7:30 ] Doors That Only Open in Silence - an ongoing monthly workshop in free improvisation, hosted by Jacob Felix Heule open participation, non-hierarchical workshop in free improvisationBring your instrument or come to listen. No advance notice needed - just show up. Small groups will be randomly assembled from submitted names immediately before each group plays. (free)[First Sunday: SF 8-11] Clutch the pearls A cabaret of drag curiosities… First sunday of every month!HOSTED BY Churro Nomi + Mira[2nd Sundays: Oakland 1:30-4:30] Mixed-Media collage workshop with Rock Paper Scissors artists, at Oakland Main Library 125 14th street.[2nd & 4th Sunday, noon-3]Visiting the Octagon House Museum Built in 1861, the Octagon House is a San Francisco historical landmark, an architectural treasure and a Colonial and Federal Periods Decorative Arts Museum. (free, donations accepted)[4th Sundays, SF] ShadowLight artists in residence at Red Poppy Art House. It is a Free Monthly program with hands-on workshop activities for families on the fourth Sunday of each month.[4th Sundays: Oakland] Rollin with the Homos (rolling skating and drag)[Last Sunday : Kensington] : Beatles Thingy : Beatles Karaoke with live accompaniment @ Kensington Circus Pub, Kensington. *Also Happens first Tuesday of the month @ Rite Spot, 17th & Folsom 7:30-9:30, FREE