Things to do in SoMa

5 places to start in SoMa

SFMOMA

There are seven floors of modern and contemporary art on Third Street, and you can see the ground-floor galleries without a ticket.

Official site →Photo: Magnus Manske, CC BY-SA 3.0

Yerba Buena Gardens

Walk behind the waterfall at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, then find a spot on the lawn. Free outdoor concerts run from May to October.

Official site →Photo: Sebastian Wallroth, Public domain

Salesforce Park

A free public park on the roof of the transit center, four blocks long, with a walking loop and gardens 70 feet above the street.

Official site →Photo: Fullmetal2887, CC BY-SA 4.0

Oracle Park

The Giants play right on the bay. If you don't have a ticket, you can watch a few innings for free through the archways behind right field.

Official site →Photo: Coasttocoast, CC BY-SA 3.0

Museum of the African Diaspora

Contemporary art from across the African diaspora is the focus of this small museum on Mission Street. You can see it in an hour.

Official site →Photo: Jllm06, Public domain

Hotels in SoMa

Staying over? These are the picks from our guide, Top 5 Hotels in SoMa, San Francisco, and Dyme members see private rates on each. You can also browse every San Francisco hotel guide or search hotels on Dyme.

The St. Regis San Francisco 125 Third Street, San Francisco 9.1228 reviews SF Green Business certified4 min walk to Montgomery St BART (BART Red/BART Yellow/BART Green/BART Blue) View hotel → Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA 50 Third Street, San Francisco 8.84,500 reviews 5 min walk to Powell St BART (BART Red/BART Yellow/BART Green/BART Blue) View hotel → W San Francisco 181 Third Street, San Francisco 8.6588 reviews LEED Platinum (existing building)5 min walk to Montgomery St BART (BART Red/BART Yellow/BART Green/BART Blue) View hotel → Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa 250 Fourth St, San Francisco 8.6515 reviews 6 min walk to Powell St BART (BART Red/BART Yellow/BART Green/BART Blue) View hotel →

This weekend in SoMa: November 13–15

70 things on: 7 gigs, 7 parties, 6 exhibitions and 11 free. Listed by day and start time.

Friday, November 13

10:00 AMOlafur Eliasson: One-way colour tunnelWalk through refracted light.Art151 3rd StView listing →10:00 AMAmerican Bookbinders Museum TicketBookbinding history & vintage machines.Art355 Clementina StFreeView listing →11:00 AMYBCA GaHee Park: Behind the CurtainSurreal intimate paintings.Art701 Mission StFrom $10View listing →11:30 AMThe Mission Mystery Picnic: Self-Guided Foodie AdventureScavenger hunt for food.Tour145 9th St #105View listing →12:00 PMDía de Los Muertos 2026: In Their NameDay of the Dead exhibition.Art934 Brannan StFreeView listing →12:00 PMMix Media WorkshopCreative workshops & wine.Class310 4th StFrom $89View listing →1:30 PMNatural Quartz Sand Texture Art ExperienceTextured sand art workshop.Class310 4th StFrom $120View listing →3:30 PMSF Happy HourWomen-led natural wines.Bar1168 Folsom StView listing →5:00 PMTroyBoi – HEAR2MOVE TOURTroyBoi tour in the round.Music1015 Folsom StView listing →5:00 PMBoscoItalian regional cuisine showcase.Food888 Brannan StView listing →5:30 PMMerchant Roots Immersive Fine Dining ExperienceImmersive 10-course tasting menu.Food1148 Mission StView listing →5:30 PMBollywood NightsRooftop Bollywood dancing.425 Mission StFreeView listing →7:00 PMThe Kelly Mantle Show LiveLive podcast variety show.Show298 11th StView listing →7:30 PMMortifiedTeen angst, live onstage.Show375 11th StView listing →9:00 PMMaceo PlexMaceo Plex nightclub set.Music119 Utah StFrom $39View listing →9:00 PMNeo-Futurists "The Infinite Wrench" (30 Plays in 60 Minutes…Frantic live theater sprint.Show447 Minna StFrom $16View listing →9:00 PMAnime Rave San FranciscoAnime-themed dance party.Party540 Howard StView listing →9:00 PMNu Metal vs. EmoNu metal emo battle.Music375 11th StFrom $10View listing →9:00 PMLate Nights Sip & SmashLate-night ping pong party.Party690 Folsom St #100View listing →9:30 PMIdemiClub DJ Set.Music316 11th StView listing →10:00 PMEli & Fur - Ages 21+House and techno set.Music1015 Folsom StFrom $20View listing →10:00 PMBontanBontan at Halcyon.Music314 11th StView listing →10:00 PMSorry For Party Rocking: 2010-2015 Pop and EDMEarly 2010s dance party.Party375 11th StView listing →

Saturday, November 14

10:00 AMOlafur Eliasson: One-way colour tunnelWalk through refracted light.Art151 3rd StView listing →10:00 AMAmerican Bookbinders Museum TicketBookbinding history & vintage machines.Art355 Clementina StFreeView listing →10:00 AMGardens in the Sky: Salesforce Transit Center and Rooftop Park…Rooftop park & transit tour.Tour425 Mission StView listing →11:00 AMYBCA GaHee Park: Behind the CurtainSurreal intimate paintings.Art701 Mission StFrom $10View listing →11:00 AMThrive @ MoAD Community DayFree MLK Day celebration.Art685 Mission StFreeView listing →11:00 AMEAT ME! Artisan Food FairArtisan food fair.Shopping1069 Howard StFreeView listing →11:30 AMThe Mission Mystery Picnic: Self-Guided Foodie AdventureScavenger hunt for food.Tour145 9th St #105View listing →12:00 PMDía de Los Muertos 2026: In Their NameDay of the Dead exhibition.Art934 Brannan StFreeView listing →12:00 PMMix Media WorkshopCreative workshops & wine.Class310 4th StFrom $89View listing →12:00 PMHigh Tea ServiceElegant afternoon tea service.Food2 New Montgomery StView listing →12:00 PMFamily art activity led by teaching artist Nicole DixonFamily art workshop.Class685 Mission StView listing →1:00 PMDrop-in Tour of current exhibitionsGuided art exploration.Tour685 Mission StView listing →1:00 PMWeekend SessionsFree outdoor arts series.Show750 Howard StFreeView listing →1:30 PMNatural Quartz Sand Texture Art ExperienceTextured sand art workshop.Class310 4th StFrom $120View listing →2:00 PMEliminate Superstition Right Meow! A Friday the 13th ProtestBlack cat protest march.Class685 Mission StView listing →2:00 PMWest Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of LibertyMusical film screening.Film701 Mission StFreeView listing →5:00 PMBoscoItalian regional cuisine showcase.Food888 Brannan StView listing →5:30 PMMerchant Roots Immersive Fine Dining ExperienceImmersive 10-course tasting menu.Food1148 Mission StView listing →6:00 PMFree 2026 Art Week Opening: Kinetic Sculpture Show…Kinetic sculpture show.Art7 Heron StFreeView listing →6:30 PMALTER OF FASHION: Runway Show & Designer ShowcaseRunway show and showcase.Show1401 Howard StView listing →9:00 PMNeo-Futurists "The Infinite Wrench" (30 Plays in 60 Minutes…Frantic live theater sprint.Show447 Minna StFrom $16View listing →9:00 PMLate Nights Sip & SmashLate-night ping pong party.Party690 Folsom St #100View listing →9:00 PMFrequency 8Late night club event.Party119 Utah StFrom $37View listing →9:30 PMFlamingosisDJ set.Party316 11th StView listing →10:00 PMReaper: The AftersDrum and bass club night.Music375 11th StFrom $20View listing →

Sunday, November 15

7:00 AMThe Garden Court Brunch BuffetArt nouveau brunch feast.Food2 New Montgomery StView listing →10:00 AMOlafur Eliasson: One-way colour tunnelWalk through refracted light.Art151 3rd StView listing →11:00 AMYBCA GaHee Park: Behind the CurtainSurreal intimate paintings.Art701 Mission StFrom $10View listing →11:00 AMEAT ME! Artisan Food FairArtisan food fair.Shopping1069 Howard StFreeView listing →11:30 AMThe Mission Mystery Picnic: Self-Guided Foodie AdventureScavenger hunt for food.Tour145 9th St #105View listing →12:00 PMDía de Los Muertos 2026: In Their NameDay of the Dead exhibition.Art934 Brannan StFreeView listing →12:00 PMMix Media WorkshopCreative workshops & wine.Class310 4th StFrom $89View listing →1:00 PMWeekend SessionsFree outdoor arts series.Show750 Howard StFreeView listing →1:00 PMReal Artists Wear Black | Lecture with the Jealous CuratorDanielle Krysa lecture.Talk151 3rd StView listing →1:00 PMSkatin' PlaceFree outdoor roller disco.Party750 Folsom StFreeView listing →1:30 PMNatural Quartz Sand Texture Art ExperienceTextured sand art workshop.Class310 4th StFrom $120View listing →2:00 PMFinding Home: An Intimate Fireside Chat with Denise Nicholas…Fireside chat with Denise Nicholas.Talk685 Mission StFreeView listing →3:00 PMBeer BustCheap drinks & cruising.Bar398 12th StView listing →4:00 PMArt in the Age of AI: A Conversation Between Holly Herndon, Mat…AI art conversation.Talk151 3rd StView listing →9:00 PMSindustry Sundays: Alexis Chauquer, Jeff StrawHouse music & live sax.Party354 11th StFreeView listing →

On all weekend

No set start time for these, so go when it suits you.

Custom Wearable ArtHands-on wearable art.Class310 4th StFrom $98View listing →Sip and Paint Birthday PartyWine & brush in hand.Class310 4th StFrom $89View listing →Paint UR Partner PortraitPaint your person.Class310 4th StFrom $89View listing →Wine-Glass Painting WorkshopSip, paint, create.Class310 4th StFrom $118View listing →Jewelry Box Art WorkshopHands-on art making.Class310 4th StFrom $79View listing →Art Buffet: Create Your Masterpiece WorkshopHands-on art making.Class310 4th StFrom $109View listing →Tales of San FranciscoThree painters, one city.Art747 Howard StView listing →

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