How to kick off April this weekend in the Bay Area
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A drag queen speaks during Night of Ideas in San Francisco. Courtesy: KQED/ San Francisco Public Library.
The first weekend of April is upon us and with it, a burst of sunny weather to carry us through the next few days.
- Here are a few ideas on what to do:
Friday
⚾ SF Giants home opener: Oracle Park is proud to celebrate baseball's return this season with a host of family-friendly activities.
- Gates open at 10:35am, first pitch is at 1:35pm. As of Thursday, tickets on Ticketmaster started at $120.
🎤 The Stooges tribute: The set at Bottom of the Hill will also feature bands paying homage to the English rock band Sisters of Mercy and Australian punk ensemble Radio Birdman.
- Doors open at 8:30pm; show at 9pm at 1233 17th St. Tickets start at $15.
🏟 Elderbrook at the Greek Theatre: The English electronic artist, singer-songerwriter and multi-instrumentalist will kick off an outdoor concert season alongside fellow DJ acts Jerro and Le Youth as openers.
- Doors open at 6pm; show at 7:30pm at 2001 Gayley Rd. in Berkeley. Tickets start around $68.
Saturday
☪️ Tenderloin Eid Street Fair: Celebrate the end of Ramadan with halal food vendors, pony rides, a multicultural bazaar and performance from Palestinian rapper MC Abdul.
- From noon-5pm at Jones Street and Golden Gate Avenue.
💡Night of Ideas: The San Francisco Public Library event returns this year with its annual celebration of critical thought, featuring panels, talks, live music, dancing and sock puppet making.
- 7pm-1am at the Main Library at 100 Larkin St.
🛼 Bay Area Derby opener: The roller derby frenzy returns with the San Francisco Rolling Dead facing off against the Oakland Outlaws in what's sure to be an entertaining family-friendly event.
- 4-9pm at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium at 403 Civic Center Plaza in Richmond.
Sunday
🍫 San Francisco Chocolate Salon: Taste gourmet chocolate from local artisans and makers.
- 11am-5pm at 1199 9th Ave. Tickets for adults start at $25.
🌷"Tulipmania" at Pier 39: Take a self-guided tour through the pier to witness more than 20,000 tulips bloom now through the end of April.
- 10am–8pm at the Embarcadero and Beach Streets.