Get ready to have your mind blown, Bay Area culture vultures! 🎉

The annual Night of Ideas is swooping into San Francisco’s Civic Center on April 5th, and it’s not your grandma’s boring cultural event. This free “nocturnal arts and culture marathon” is serving up a smorgasbord of mind-expanding experiences that’ll make your Instagram stories look chef’s kiss.

Uniting Communities in a Digital World

This year’s theme, “(Un)Common Ground,” is all about finding real connections in our increasingly fragmented society. Think less scrolling, more connecting, radical concept, right? The event promises to tackle everything from extreme weather challenges to bridging social divides, all while keeping things fresh and engaging.

A Lineup That’ll Make Your Head Spin

From a BART fashion show (because why not?) to drag story hours and puppet performances, this event has something for everyone. Want to learn zine-making? Check. Interested in screenwriting workshops? Done. Feeling the urge to dance along with ballet performers or lip-sync with the fabulous Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence? They’ve got you covered.

Party Deets

The family-friendly portion kicks off at the Main Library from 4-6pm, with food trucks rolling in at 5pm. The main event? A wild ride from 7pm to 1am across Civic Center, featuring performances at the Main Library, Fulton Plaza, and Asian Art Museum.

Best part? It’s completely free. Just register online and prepare for a night of pure cultural magic. Trust us, your brain (and social feed) will thank you later.