21 fun events in SF this week, from buzzy night markets to an epic Big Wheel race

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.

There’ll be poetry readings, music, and dance under the stars beside the pool at the Phoenix Hotel at this wildflower-themed edition of the event featuring local authors.

The sesquicentennial edition of the series brings talks on the cosmos, ethics, and, of course, kegel exercises, accompanied by DJ sets, science experiments, and SF’s geekerati.

The emotive house producer brings his Bloom Live tour to town with support from CRi, for those who like big feelings with their beats.

Ambient dance music master and Burning Man sunrise icon Tycho returns, joined by Habitaat and Torie, for a night of downtempo grooves.

Fort Mason hosts 85 galleries from around the world, along with educational programming, for SF’s premier contemporary art fair.

Shop indie wares at this outdoor night market at Fort Mason, featuring food vendors and a waterfront sunset.

An open-air fest along 18th Street hosts queer-owned vendors, tarot readings, neon surprises, DJs, and live performances.

More than 60 artists transform rooms at the funky Hotel Del Sol into gallery spaces, with poolside DJs and cocktails.

The 14th annual exhibition of “flow arts” fuses dance, circus, and juggling into a hypnotic performance celebrating movement.

An old-school PLUR rave in a secret location, with a black and red dress code, featuring half a dozen DJs led by Ghostmilk.

A family-friendly gathering in the Presidio, with 5,000 eggs, face painting, snacks, the SF Bubble Man, and space to picnic.

Dress up weird, hop on your bike, and become the parade in this psychedelic ride through Golden Gate Park, with music, poetry, shenanigans, and a sunset surprise.

The iconic queer patio party turns 15, with sets from Charles Hawthorne, Bouffant Bouffant, and more — plus drag, free barbecue, and immaculate vibes.

It’s a celebration of psychedelic culture at The Midway, with DJs, dancers, vendors, and trippy installation art.

A new underground late-night series with deep house and techno, high-def sound, and a strict no-phone policy, at a secret location.

Japantown’s iconic celebration returns, with plenty of pink flowers, traditional music, food booths, crafts, and Sunday’s Grand Parade honoring Hibakusha, survivors of the atomic bombings.

This unofficial but enormous holiday smokeout draws crowds to Robin Williams Meadow for an all-day hang.

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence bring drag, egg hunts, the Easter Bunny, and irreverent contests to Dolores Park — including the iconic Hunky Jesus and Foxy Mary beauty pageants.

The poolside patio hosts a smoky afternoon with house legend DJ Sneak and turntable masters like DJ Q*Bert.

The legendary race returns, as costumed riders careen down Portrero’s steepest hill on all manner of toy vehicles, while onlookers cheer for crashes.

The city’s glitziest art party lights up the museum with live music, immersive installations, open bars, late-night entry, and everyone strutting their most creative formal wear.