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20 great events in SF this week, from vintage fairs to burner bonanzas

Parties, poetry, and a pink moon: There's something for everyone.

A large, intricate sculpture of a nude female figure stands against a vibrant sunset. People and bicycles surround it, creating a lively scene.
Catch the unveiling of a giant sculpture this week at Embarcadero Plaza. | Source: Eleanor Preger

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, every week. Sign up for Outgoers by clicking this link on your phone.

Noe Valley spring wine walk

Sip and shop your way along 24th Street, as more than 20 merchants pour wine.

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Thursday, April 10, 4 to 7 p.m.

‘R-Evolution’ statue unveiling

Burning Man arts legend Marco Cochrane unveils his 45-foot-tall kinetic sculpture at Embarcadero Plaza, with DJs from Opulent Temple.

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Date and time
Thursday, April 10, 5 to 8 p.m.

Late Night gala at the de Young Museum

Golden Gate Park’s art museum stays open late for a classy party with live jazz, cocktails, and galleries to stroll.

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Date and time
Thursday, April 10, 9 p.m. to midnight

Electric Disco Pandamonium

Embrace the ’70s at this funky house takeover by the Digital Rain crew.

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Date and time
Thursday, April 10, 9 p.m.

Poems Under the Dome

A free open-mic session inside City Hall celebrates National Poetry Month. Put your name in the hat to give a three-minute reading.

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Friday, April 11, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Open art studios

Explore three floors of working studios at 1890 Bryant, a former mayo factory, for a weekend of community art.

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Date and time
Friday, April 11, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, noon to 6 p.m.

Hah Couture dress-up party

Designer and painter Hah Holton hosts a birthday trunk show of wearable art. A suggested $10 donation goes to Champagne and strawberries.

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Date and time
Friday, April 11, 7 to 11 p.m.

Chinatown After Dark

People are having a lively time at a bar. One woman with purple hair is laughing and arm wrestling with a bartender. Others are enjoying drinks, including a woman with a tiara and a stuffed pickle toy nearby.
Last year's Chinatown After Dark was a night to remember. | Source: Albert Yu

The Nu-Tekno squad mixes live musicians with sultry dance music to celebrate Yuka Yu and Dumarek’s EP release.

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Date and time
Friday, April 11, 8 p.m. to midnight

SF Symphony’s SoundBox with Andy Akiho

The SoundBox space in Davies Symphony Hall hosts the boundary-pushing percussionist-composer alongside the sculptures of Jun Kaneko.

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Date and time
Friday, April 11, 8:30 p.m.

Techno rave

Berlin’s DJ Gigola brings sexed-up techno and classics to a secret location, in a show presented by SF club hero DJ Dials.

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Date and time
Friday, April 11, 10 p.m.

Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta parade and festival

The Mission celebrates the civil rights leaders with a parade starting at Dolores Park and a street festival on 24th Street, featuring music, food, art, and community.

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Date and time
Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

West Coast Craft vintage fair

More than 120 vendors show their nostalgic clothing, art, and home furnishings at the Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason Center.

Date and time
Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pink full moon party at Tunnel Tops

The gorgeous park overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge hosts DJs, telescopes, and tarot for a rare no-kid party celebrating lunar loveliness.

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Date and time
Saturday, April 12, 5 to 9 p.m.

Time-Hopping Circus burner party

The Infinite Love camp takes over the International Art Museum of America’s surreal indoor garden for a late night of era-blending costumes, DJs, and roaming performers.

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Date and time
Saturday, April 12, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Spring Awakening for Persian New Year

Celebrate with AIDA’s Iran-meet-California house and techno for this art show after-party at a plant store turned wine bar.

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Date and time
Saturday, April 12, 9 p.m. to midnight

Domain all-vinyl rave

DJs from Domain and Michigan label Limited Network spin wax all night on a Funktion-One sound system for this late-night underground.

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Date and time
Saturday, April 12, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Sacred Dance white costume party

Burning Man crew Opulent Temple throws its annual rager at The Regency Ballroom, featuring theatrical performances and costumed dancers across two rooms.

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Date and time
Saturday, April 12, 9 p.m.

The Prodigy concert

The riotous U.K. rave legends bring their explosive energy and breakbeat anthems like “Firestarter” and “Breathe” to The Warfield.

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Date and time
Sunday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.; Monday, April 14, 8 p.m.

SF Space Walk

Like Beer Week but for weed, Space Walk features seven nights (ending 4/20) at seven smoking lounges, led by seven growers. The opening party is Sunday at Haight Street Art Center.

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Date and time
Sunday, April 13, through Sunday, April 20

Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

The ensemble performs Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, the composer’s artistic defiance under Stalin, and Russian choral works in a grand setting.

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Date and time
Sunday, April 13, 2 p.m.