18 fun events in SF this week, from night markets to gladiator games

Outgoers is a weekly column published in partnership with the event newsletter of the same name founded by Josh Constine. Outgoers texts readers a list of San Francisco events and activities worthy of their time. The Standard features those, 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).

Three blocks of Valencia close for an all-ages street party with newly legalized outdoor drinking, plus live music, dancing, art vendors, and more.

The vintage Phoenix Hotel poolside patio transforms into a poetry hall with live readings and a performance by Oakland band FREQz.

The country rock hitmakers take the stage before tens of thousands of fans for one of the year’s last Golden Gate Park Polo Field concerts.

Castro Street shuts down to host food trucks, craft vendors, and live performances under the iconic rainbow flag.

The West Coast Craft squad is back with another street-eats and craft-vendor takeover of Fort Mason’s seaside plaza, for those willing to brave the food-truck lines.

It’s a BYO-everything meetup for AI enthusiasts and anyone who feels they’re not “invited” to the tech scene.

The Dutch melodic star behind “Show Me Love” brings his euphoric beats to LED-drenched club Temple.

The queen of deep house headlines an open-air sunset party at Treasure Island, with ridiculous views of the SF skyline and optional ferry rides.

Don’t miss one of the season’s last Clement Street festivals, with local vendors, games, DJs, and more.

In an attempt to break the all-dude tech party stereotype, this DJ and cocktail party will enforce a 50/50 ratio.

Bass and garage producer Introspekt headlines an event hosted by the veteran Program crew.

Catch underground house, techno, and electronic beats from Yuka Yu and more at a new Chinatown club.

The infamous Pride party crew Electroluxx takes over SVN West for an old-school, late-night warehouse party.

Catch Bob Marley’s sons play Saturday and the queen of Motown singing “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” Sunday at the Sunset district redwood grove, with free in-person ticket pickup Friday.

The legendary hippie grocer hosts a party with giveaways, art activities, 25 vendors, and plenty of healthy eats.

Join a goofy re-creation of ancient arena battles with foam-weapon duels, playful betting, and optional toga attire.

Afrobeats, baile funk, house, and soul collide on a Funktion-One sound system at The Chapel’s outdoor stage.

Literature buffs get lit while writing anything they like and sharing it onstage — no AI or editing allowed.