22 fun things to do this week, from a caviar gala to a rooftop circus

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 (opens in new tab) on your phone (a third-party service).

Interactive art experiences, including plein air painting, dot Market between 5th and 6th for this all-ages event, along with DJs, dance contests, and drinks for sale.

The museum’s art-covered roof patio hosts DJ sets courtesy of Seattle station KEXP, and seven floors of galleries are open if your ears need a break. Limited tickets are sold on-site.

Noise Pop curates a lineup of live music at this new entertainment district where you can drink in the streets, check out food pop-ups, play beer-pong, and watch the Giants on a big screen.

If you can brave the long lines, this waterfront market features dozens of food vendors, more than 100 craft booths curated by West Coast Craft, DJs, a full bar, and lovely sunset views.

This weekly block party at Mint Plaza features local favorite J Boogie’s Dubtronic Science playing jazz house.

Snuggle up with dozens of adoptable cats at KitTea while cellist Susanna Porte plays classical and modern music. The $40 ticket includes a drink.

A historic building will transform into a temporary roller disco playing hits by Michael Jackson and Prince.

The house music legend headlines this “As You Like It” party with an all-night set, joined by David Harness and a second room of local selectors.

This SF crew curates a lineup of hypnotic house and tech DJs headlined by Mari.Te and Lis Sarroca in a steamy secret location.

Celebrate SF’s cutest walking street with Circus Bella shows at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., plus carnival games, prizes, and space to relax on Patricia’s Green at this free block party.

Twenty local breweries pour unlimited tastings alongside live music, food trucks, and lawn games at this benefit for the Parks Conservancy in the Presidio.

The electronic crooner plays an intimate DJ set under Audio’s skylight, with the Funktion-One sound system.

Catch a night of live journalism, music, and storytelling featuring reporters from The Standard, including Culture Editor Emily Dreyfuss, as well as KQED, Mother Jones, and Muni Diaries, for fans of the old Pop-Up Magazine.

The “This ain’t our first roe-deo” Western gala will feature 40 pounds of caviar, plus bands, elevated hors d’oeuvres, and lasso performances at the gorgeous Saint Joseph’s Arts Society.

Detroit Burning Man techno crew red.it.be (opens in new tab) throws a pre-playa warehouse party bathed in its signature red lights, with hypnotic sets at high BPMs from Fait Accompli, tsurantino, Tomio Ueda, and Clarity.

This inclusive underground party features NYC’s Evelyn and cmd_ctrl shaking up a secret warehouse ’til sunrise with pounding techno and a custom light system.

A mile of Valencia Street goes car-free with live music, games, dancing, and family fun on SF’s hippest thoroughfare that’s now approved for outdoor drinking.

Acrobats, aerialists, clowns, and a band bring old-school circus energy to two free shows at Salesforce Park’s rooftop amphitheater.

The master of frenetic remixes and glam funk rockers play the redwood forest in the Sunset. (Chromeo plays a pre-party at Space 550.) Last-minute tickets are available Saturday.

Part performance art, part celebrity-dog birthday party, Falkor returns to Gray Area for a meet-and-greet and party alongside mind-bending DJs. The pooch will somehow perform an experimental noise set.
 

The Bay Area’s funniest and fiercest amateur burlesque stars strip for the crown in this cheeky showdown hosted by RedBone.

Tickets sell out fast, so we’re giving you an early heads-up that Tony of Tony’s Pizza is hosting two blocks of unlimited slices, bagels, beer tastings, and live music in the heart of North Beach to raise money for local charities.