What to Do in San Francisco — August 19–24, 2025

Highlight Events

• Wed, Aug 20:

  • Sam Barber at The Warfield (8 pm) – Indie-Americana tunes amid historic theater vibes.

  • Japanese Tea Garden free hour (9–10 am) – Calm, lush escape on the early side.

• Thu, Aug 21:

  • Lunch‑time jazz at Salesforce Park – Sunlit greens, free music, skyline backdrop.

• Fri, Aug 22:

  • Fridays on Front St. (4–9 pm) – Noise Pop‑curated block party with live music and street vibes.

  • Minted SF Night Market at Mint Plaza (5–9 pm) – DJs, food stalls, neon warmth in the square.

  • Bandshell Happy Hour in Golden Gate Park (4:30–7:30 pm) – Outdoor lounge beats in the open air.

  • Laugh GPT Comedy Night (7 & 9 pm) – Two-tiered stand‑up shows, Mayes stage (codes may apply).

• Sat, Aug 23:

  • Bay FC vs Washington Spirit at Oracle Park (1 pm) – Historic first women’s pro soccer match at the ballpark, flag giveaway for early arrivals.

  • Hungry Ghost Festival (4–9 pm) – Chinatown’s cultural procession, art, ritual spectacle.

  • Pier Party at Fisherman’s Wharf (3–7 pm) – Free summer concert by the bay, sea-salty breeze included.

• Sun, Aug 24:

  • Sunday Streets – Bayview (12–4 pm) – Car-free block party with music, community life, and sunshine.

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New & Hot Eats + Drinks in SF

Restaurants

• Nopa Fish (Ferry Building)
  A buzzy seafood concept from Chef Laurence Jossel blending fresh-market fish retail with elevated dishes like trout corn chowder, fish & chips, and chirashi. Limited seating of just two communal tables—dining early or outdoors might be key.

• Sōhn (Dogpatch)
  A new Korean American cultural & culinary hub from Janet Lee and Chef Deuki Hong. Think patty melts with barbecue meat, jook, Melona soda, with art gallery and bar in one beautifully conceived spot. Eater SF

• Al Pastor Papi (Downtown)
  The beloved pink taco truck goes brick-and-mortar downtown. Expect Mexico City–style tacos al pastor and new grilled offerings, including vegetarian renditions.

• Fikscue (Feature in Eater’s Heatmap)
  One of three standout newcomers this August alongside Nopa Fish and Al Pastor Papi—earning attention for its uniqueness.

• JouJou (Design District)
  From the brains behind Michelin-starred Lazy Bear, this grand dining French concept will channel Balthazar-style glamour with seafood towers, tableside fish filleting, caviar-topped omelets, and happy hour pricing.

Bars

• Bosque (former Kis Café)
  Now reopened after rebranding post-controversy, it’s a “wholesome neighborhood wine bar” with simple small plates and the same crew behind the counter. Reservations via Resy.

• Bar Bibi (Nob Hill)
  Evolved from a wine‑bar pop‑up into a full-time spot serving natural wines, a global-influenced menu (think halibut crudo, eggplant toast, spaghetti vongole), plus a morning café, Better Half Coffee, on-site.

• Prelude at The Jay Hotel
  Named among Bon Appétit’s 9 best new bars of 2025, Prelude layers Southern-inspired cocktails in a romantic hotel setting—perfect for a nightcap with narrative.