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May 24th is National Scavenger Hunt Day and SF Hunt is celebrating with a free hunt. It’s all about “Hunting and Gathering,” so you’ll be tracking down free food – free grilled cheese and free ice cream. Plus there will be prizes for the winners.
You can start …
West Oakland meets West Africa in Dogon Lights, a bumpin’ combo that combines influences from hip-hop and electronica, funk and reggae, rock, trance and far-flung international traditions from Brazil to Mali. What makes this band so arresting is the electro-acoustic blend. Evan Fraser supplies the …
Come one, come all to this free carnival event for kids and adults on Thursday, May 24, 2018 and 19th and Broadway.
Enjoy crafts, carnival games, popcorn, cotton candy, churros, fun house mirrors and a balloon artist. Don’t miss this free afternoon of fun for all ages.
The Carnival …
Presidio Twilight is back for its fifth season, and it’s better than ever. This year, San Francisco’s largest campfire features a delicious selection of international cuisine from a stellar lineup of local vendors from 5-9 pm every Thursday from mid-May to September. Off the Grid ...
Catch every game on Emporium’s 50-foot movie screen with sound. Bring your own food (Little Star, anyone?) and buy a drink at the bar for one of the best (and biggest) views in SF for the playoffs. Warriors vs. Rockets at Emporium SF Game 1 ...
The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers invite you to their next City Star Party, where you can take a gander at our universe through telescopes, socialize with more experienced amateur astronomers, and get some tips about the night sky. Take in the view from San Francisco’s picturesque Land’s End or other ...
Long-time San Francisco comedians Michael Meehan, seen on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Last Comic Standing, Larry “Bubbles” Brown, who has appeared twice on Late Night with David Letterman.
> Get Tickets – $18.50
Also performing with “Dinosaurs of Comedy are Johnny Steele from “Hey …
Funcheap and Stroy Moyd of #HellaFunny take over Cobb’s Comedy Club for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s biggest comedy club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Every month we handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often ...
Following the graduation ceremony for San Francisco State University at AT&T Park, there will be a concluding fireworks show at approximately 9:30 pm.
The graduation ceremony starts at 5 pm and is intended for guests and graduating students, so if you’re up for just the fireworks …
Come watch curlers from around the country as they compete on Memorial Day weekend in the annual Golden Gate Bonspiel at Solar4America Ice at Fremont from May 25-27, 2018. The 2018 event marks the San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club’s 60th year. It has become an ...
This coming Memorial Day Weekend, fans can watch the world’s best disc golfers compete to be the SFO Champion. The action will unfold at Gleneagles Golf Course in McLaren Park.
> Get Tickets – $10
More than just a tournament, this will be a full-scale festival with …
The wait is almost over for East County residents. The new BART extension to Antioch BART station will open for passenger service on Saturday, May 26, 2018.
To celebrate, BART will hold a community ribbon-cutting celebration on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 11 am at the new …
BottleRock Napa Valley is an epic 3-day music festival with wine, food & craft brew on Memorial Day Weekend. This year’s lineup includes Muse, The Killers, Bruno Mars, The Chainsmokers, Snoop Dogg, Halsey, Thievery Corporation, Billy Idol and countless more. That’s 80+ bands on four stages, celebrity …
Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma presents a free live summer concert series featuring some amazing bands in their LaguMiniAmphitheaterette that would normally play big venues in San Francisco. Show are free, but tickets are required for each show. You’ll want to grab them quick as these shows will definitely ...
At this special Off the Grid on Friday, May 24th it’s “Country Night.” – In addition to all of the great food trucks and drinks, they’ve got free line dancing lessons from Sundance Saloon and live music to show off your steps to from Jinx …
Join Africa Day as Africans Rising for peace, justice and dignity. Enjoy music, food, art and performances.
2018 Africa Day Celebration
Friday, May 25, 2018 | 5 pm to 9 pm
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland
FREE with RSVP on Eventbrite
Featuring Priority Africa Network, Gbedu Town Radio, Fua …
Take a free 90-minute narrated harbor tour (May to October). Visitors will learn about the Port, its operations and economic impact on the region. Harbor tours provide a unique vantage point because marine terminals are closed to the public. The excursions are a great way to ...
May is Bike Month. Come at the parklet in front of As You Wish Frozen Yogurt for an all-ages and all-abilities Bike About Town – cruise around town as a group while teaching bicycle safety.
Then meet back at the corner of Cornell & Solano Avenue …
Singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter for the indie rock group of Montreal, part of the Elephant 6 Collective. The band is identified as part of the Elephant 6 collective.
> Get Tickets – $18 Adv / $22 Door
Founded by frontman Kevin Barnes, Montreal’s musical style has evolved …
SFIAF celebrates the arts by bringing together a global community of artists and audiences. The festival features a slew of visual arts, dance, music and performances over three weeks. San Francisco International Arts Festival May 24 – June 3, 2018 Fort Mason Center Some events are ...
Oh Wonder are a London-based alt-pop duo, consisting of Josephine Vander Gucht and Anthony West. Since releasing their debut album, they have seen international success with their alt-pop singles.
> Get Tickets – $32.50
The album Oh Wonder has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. It has been …
Come celebrate Morrissey’s birthday this year at Popscene on Friday, May 25.
> Get Tickets – $13 Adv / $15 Door (18+)
Live set by San Francisco’s seminal Morrissey and Smiths cover band This Charming Band, plus Popscene resident DJs Omar and Aaron Axelsen throwing on lots …
Kick off the 40th Annual Carnaval with J Boogie’s Dubtronic Science, Bang Data Soundsystem plus Mom DJs, DJ Julicio, and MC Gina Madrid.
Get $7 Tickets – Use code CARNAVALKICKOFF for $7 $15 tickets – Good only for first 50 people
Let’s get the party started with hip-hop, broken …
As soon as the A’s game is over, make sure you’re near the Coliseum to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the stadium following the game outside the ballpark approximately three hours after the game starts, whether the A’s win or lose. Sit in awe on the ...
Come watch the Santa Cruz Longboard Surf Contest, the longest-running longboard surf contest on the West Coast. Nearly 200 contestants take part, so come cheer on local surfers as they compete against some of the best longboarders on the famous Steamer Lane and Cowells over Memorial ...
To celebrate 100 years of saving California’s iconic redwood forest, Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks are offering more than 16,000 free vehicle day-use passes to more than 40 redwood state parks on the second Saturday of each month in 2018. The passes cover ...
Join the annual Bay Area Classic Yo-Yo Contest in Jack London Square to enjoy the sun, learn to yo-yo, and be witness to some of the world’s best yo-yo players as they compete in the yo-yo championship. Over 100 of the top yo-yo competitors will gather to test ...
The 2018 San Francisco Carnaval Festival transforms Harrison Street into a wonderland. Come celebrate at the 40th annual Carnaval San Francisco, a free 2–day family festival in San Francisco’s Mission District over Memorial Day weekend. On May 26th and 27th, the Mission District will transform into an ...
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to Stoneridge Shopping Center on Saturday, May 26. Come say hello near Cheesecake Factory between 10 am-8 pm, and pick up some supercute treats & merch, while supplies last.
Join TreasureFest on their 7th Birthday Bash. Free birthday cake at 1pm each day, the first 2,000 each day get a free TreasureFest tote (arrive early), happy hour 2-for-1 drinks at the bar from 10am to 11am, plus live music, 35+ food stations, 400+ vendors …
