The city’s in bloom with festivals, comics, and concerts

Outgoers is a weekly column published in partnership with the event newsletter of the same name founded by Josh Constine. Each week, Outgoers texts readers a list of San Francisco events and activities worthy of their time. The Standard features those events, plus a few extra. Sign up for Outgoers by clicking this link (opens in new tab) on your phone.

Contemporary galleries from around the world send their best works to Fort Mason for this inspiring show across multiple buildings.

The 200 gorgeous magnolia trees are in full bloom at the Gardens of Golden Gate Park.

It’s the closing reception for this show of ornate dioramas by Hari & Deepti at the underground alleyway gallery Heron Arts in SoMa.

See comics and tech bigwigs roast startups ranging from the legitimate to the wantrepreneurs, featuring talent seen on Netflix and Comedy Central.

The Midway’s artist-in-residence, Post:ballet, unveils a contemporary dance show that spans six rooms. Each night’s show is unique, and DJs play afterward on Friday and Saturday.

The Netflix standup star and podcaster brings his latest comedy show to Chase Center.

If the inauguration has you bummed out, catch clown performances laced with humor about the fall of our late-stage capitalistic empire.

Sing your heart out backed by a live punk band at this free party at Mission bar Kilowatt.

Celebrate SF shutting down more streets to cars with local art and musicians from the Haight, free coffee and waffles, and fun vendors.

Drop in and help Andres Amador make giant sand murals on Ocean Beach that look epic from the cliffs. The artist will provide the tools.

The experimental dance-pop singer plays an intimate show in the co-op’s Richmond backyard.

Two founding members of hip-hop harmony masters Jurassic 5, the ultra low-voiced Chali 2na and turntable wizard Cut Chemist, bring feel-good beats and conscious rhymes to Public Works.

Celebrate the season alongside acrobats, musicians, and opera singers as you peruse the fresh flowers, fruits, candies, and home goods for sale.

Catch live music, interactive exhibits, lawn games, and local vendors around Patricia’s Green in Hayes Valley. The event is hosted by Rivian.

The XX’s drummer, one of the most forward-thinking producers and DJs, brings his “In Waves” tour to Cow Palace.

An epic tech event, hosted by Outgoers’ Josh Constine, takes over the Temple nightclub with a pitch competition and AI debate, followed by a party with robots, live music, and DJs. Get your tickets early.