San Francisco Weekend Guide: April 7 – April 9

This week was filled with mind-blowing events: UNC took home the NCAA Men’s basketball championship title, Nikki Bella was proposed to by a man we can’t see, Kendrick Lamar set a release date for “ALBUM”, his fourth studio album, and Donald Trump decided to launch a military strike against Syria on Thursday.

This weekend is filled with commemorative activities, from block parties to the Summer of Love and Cherry Blossom Festival’s 50th anniversaries.

It will be another wet one this weekend. So, settle down, grab your rain coats, prepare your umbrellas, and feast your eyes upon this week’s San Francisco Weekend Guide!

Related: San Francisco Entertainment Guide: April 2017

Friday, April 7th

FIRST FRIDAY → Kickstart your weekend at Oakland’s First Fridays Festival! Festivities start at 5PM in Oakland’s Koreatown Northgate neighborhood. Jam packed with galleries, artist collectives, street artists, local culinary artisans, performers, musicians, dancers, DJs, and poets, this block party will be the place to be on Friday night.
“Oakland First Fridays” Block Party | Telegraph Ave. from W. Grand to 27th Street, Oakland, CA |  Friday: 5:00–9:30PM

Saturday, April 8th

FEEL THE LOVE → Amidst times of war, anti-statism, and the hippie movement, thousands of youths flocked to San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury for one of the most ?lit? summers in history. Filled with sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll, the Summer of Love in 1967 was the muse for artists around the world. This Saturday, the de Young Museum will showcase Summer of Love-inspired exhibits, from psychedelic sounds to poster-making demonstrations. Surround yourself in peace and love at this groovy show.
The Summer of Love Experience | 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA | April 8th-April 20th, Tuesdays-Sundays: 9:30AM–5:15PM | Tickets

EGG HUNT → Bring your furry friends to Golden Gate Park this Saturday for Wag Hotels’ 8th Annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt! Hang out with fellow dog lovers and enjoy local vendors on-site, as your dog hunts for eggs filled with tasty treats and prizes. This event is free for public viewing, but will cost $10-15 to participate. All proceeds will be donated to Family Dog Rescue, which has been rescuing dogs and finding them new homes since 2010.
8th Annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt | Old Speedway Meadow, 371 Chain of Lakes Drive East, San Francisco, CA | Saturday: 12:00–2:00PM | Tickets: Eventbrite

GO TO THIS FESTIVAL → Filled with food vendors, J-Pop, cultural performances, martial arts, and more! The Hello Kitty Café Truck will be present, as well as several bands and DJs. If rain doesn’t interfere, over 200,000 people are expected attend this fantastic Japanese-American event. Join in on the festivities and head out to Japantown this Saturday!
The 50th Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival | Post and Buchanan, San Francisco, CA | Saturday-Sunday: 11:00AM–5:00PM | Free Admission

Sunday, April 9th

SAY CHEESE → This Sunday is National Grilled Cheese Day, and SoMa StrEat Food Park is helping us celebrate! Rain or shine, head to this haven and feast upon creative grilled cheeses by vendors like Adam’s Grub Truck and American Grilled Cheese Kitchen. Enjoy bottomless beer and sangria for $30, live music, catch the Giants game on eight big screen TVs, play carnival games, and more!
National Grilled Cheese Day | 428 11th Street, San Francisco, CA | Sunday: 11:00AM–4:00PM | Free Admission

FIND YOUR DREAM HOME → JODI Group Real Estate agent Stacy Chui will be hosting an open house at 1728 67th Avenue in Oakland, CA on Sunday afternoon. Come by to see the completely remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home located in Oakland’s peaceful Havenscourt neighborhood. Listed for sale at $389,000.
1728 67th Avenue, Oakland, CA | Sunday: 2:00–4:00PM | View more photos and listing information

SUNDAY FUNDAY → For all-ages fun, head out to the 3rd Street Commercial Corridor in the Dogpatch for the Sunday Streets Block Party / Summer of Love Bash! Traffic will be blocked off between 22nd Street and Donner Avenue on 3rd Street, where you will find a plethora of free activities, including biking and boxing classes, and an array live entertainment for your enjoyment.
Sunday Streets | Mariposa Street and Third Street, San Francisco, CA | Sunday: 11:00AM–4:00PM | Free Admission