Events for May 4, 2012
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Friday, May 4
| All Day | Exhibit: New Typography from Switzerland | SF | FREE |
Potrero Hill Penny Carnival: All Games 1¢ | SF
On Friday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., join the Potrero Hill Recreation Center for a special Penny Carnival for families with children under 6 years old.
The event will include carnival-style games, parachute games, an obstacle course, music and movement demonstrations, art and ...
Free Polish Folk Dance Performance | SF City Hall
Each month come for a free dance performance at San Francisco City Hall. The 2012 season includes Hip Hop, Ballet, Folklorico, Filipino, Irish and many other forms of dance (see the schedule below). All performances are free and start at noon.
May 4: Lowiczanie Polish Folk ...
Win Tix: Lonely Planet’s “Discover USA’s Best National Parks”
This brand new full-color travel guide published in March 2012 features 472 pages showcasing the very best of the USA’s Best National Parks, with 50 easy-to-read maps and a plethora of itineraries and tips.
The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite and 24 more – the experts at ...
Oakland’s 160th Birthday Celebration | Free Food & Live Music
On May 4 our Beloved City of Oakland turns 160. Join the celebration – write a ‘Local Love Note’ and watch it come to life during First Friday Oakland Art Murmur. Watch art come to life while enjoying bites from our friends at GoStreatery.
Free with RSVP.
Local Love Note at ...
Cinco De Mayo 2012 Block Party | Financial District
The 4th Annual Cinco De Mayo Block Party is back at it again – a day early for Cinco de Mayo on Friday May 4, 2012. Taverna Aventine shuts down Hotaling Alley just north of the Transamerica Building.
Cinco de Mayo Deal:
Two Margaritas for $10
If you’re planning ...
| 5:00 pm | Cinco de Mayo Block Party | Cafe Prague | FREE |
Popuphood Live Art & DJ Celebration | Oakland
“Popuphood” is a small business incubator revitalizing neighborhoods, block by block: Currently popuphood has curated six businesses to compliment the already thriving restaurants and bars of the Old Oakland Historic neighborhood.
Join Popuphood to celebrate May 4th from 5-10pm as they mark 6 months with several ...
Art Opening & Free Drinks: Evolution of Style | Mission Dist.
This month Gallery del Grotto at Sports Basement in the Mission presents a collection of original paintings by local artist Nick Giannini.
His work focuses on exploring the realms of reality through imagination. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine and snacks as well as a live DJ.
All attendees will ...
Make Hang Art Show: Free Beer & Free Cookies | North Beach
Utilizing a diverse set of sculptural techniques and tactile materials, WEEK 16 occupies the hundred-year-old building’s bottom two floors at 450 Green Street. The site-specific installations explore the space’s visceral history within San Francisco’s North Beach.
Live performance art based in the venue’s past of being ...
Amoeba Music Art Show | Oakland
Join Amoeba Music in Oakland for a celebration of the work of 17+ Amoeba artists accompanied by the sounds of Amoeba’s own best DJs at the fifth annual Amoeba Art Show. As you’ll see, the creativity and diversity of the accomplished Amoebites knows no bounds. ...
Friday Nights at the de Young: Tattoo Culture | GG Park
Friday Nights at the de Young offers a variety of interdisciplinary arts programs, including live music, poetry, films, dance, tours, talks and more. Season Eight is every Friday night from March 30 – November 23, 2012.
This weekly after-hours art “happening” changes every week, but typically includes ...
| 6:00 pm | Art Opening with Music, Free Drinks | Mission | FREE |
| 7:00 pm | Sudo Room Hackerspace Kickoff Party | Oakland | FREE* *Free with RSVP and donations are accepted
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La Raza Comica: Cartoon Art Museum Opening Reception | SoMa
Cinco de Mayo marks the opening date for a major art exhibition focusing on Latinos in comics: La Raza Comica: A Celebration of the Latino American Experience in the Comic Arts.
This exhibition features original works by artists including legendary underground cartoonist Spain Rodriguez, Lalo Alcaraz, ...
Hot Noise Art Reception & Free Drinks | Lower Haight
‘Hot Noise’, a solo exhibition of fantasy & narrative illustrations by local San Francisco artist Tyler Wintermute.
Opening reception starts Friday, May 4 at 8:00pm and ends at Midnight. Free drinks provided by D-Structure. Hot Noise will be running til’ June 1st, so catch it while ...
$5 Classic Movie Night: “Charade” (1963) | Paramount Theater
Experience the great films of Hollywood’s Golden Era in one of America’s finest Art Deco movie palace.
With over 3,000 seats and a meticulously-restored interior, the Paramount offers a true “Movie Palace” experience straight out of the 1930s – with period newsreels, cartoons, previews, live music ...
Cinco de Mayo Beer Olympics | North Beach
Ring in Cinco de Mayo at the Beer Olympics and enjoy $2 tequila shots, $3 margaritas, and as always, 5 Beers for $10. Compete against the team with the matching Sombrero.
Free to play. Free entry to the night club. Games include flip cup, beer pong, relays and plenty ...
| 8:30 pm | Win Tix: Tribute Night: Tom Petty & ZZ Top | Petaluma | WIN* *Regular price, $16 Advance and $21 at the door
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Win Tix: MarchFourth Marching Band & Diego’s Umbrella | The Independent
Visually enhanced by costumed dancing beauties, acrobatic stilt walkers, unicycles, fire arts, life size marionettes, and many more theatrics, MarchFourth invokes dancing in the streets and beyond.
The sound is huge, melodic, and dynamic, taking audiences on a musical journey around the globe with Eastern European gypsy brass, ...
Every Friday
Free Bad-Ass Morning Workout: Conquer SF’s Hills | Every Friday
Every Friday morning at 6:30 am, gather at a different San Francisco hill for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city.
The hills change each week (it might be Alamo Square, Moraga Steps, Twin Peaks, Lombard…), but expect ...
CANCELLED: Friday Farmers Market & Bazaar | UN Plaza
UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus concerns, this event has been cancelled temporarily.
Every Friday from 7am to 4pm, UN Plaza will feature the best of San Francisco. Grab fresh fruits and veggies, buy gifts from local vendors, and grab lunch at delicious food stalls representing cuisine from ...
Free “Oysters on the Half Shell” Fridays | El Rio
El Rio, a neighborhood dive in the deep Mission, gives away free Oysters on the half shell from local folks in Tomales Bay, every Friday at 5:30 pm. Arrive on time, they go fast.
And get your drink on with happy hour on Friday from 5-8 pm ...
Big Mood Comedy: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show | Oakland
Big Mood Comedy is an intimate standup comedy show featuring the best local and touring comics every Friday upstairs at Oakland’s very own Legionnaire Saloon.
Hosted by Hayley Beacon, Jordan Thewlis, and Jeff Dean. Free cookies.
Please note that from February 7th, the shows happens every Friday ...
“HellaFunny Fridays” Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa
San Francisco has one of the best underground comedy scenes in America. Come check out some of the Bay’s best rising comics at HellaFunny’s weekly stand-up comedy show “HellaFunny Fridays.”
HellaFunny Fridays
Every Friday at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Trademark and Copyright, 1123 Folsom Stree (and 7th St.), SF
FREE ...
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies | Skylark Bar
Join Hunny Bunny and Her Hot Toddies for Mischief at the Skylark Bar every Friday at 8 pm.
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies Every Friday | 8 pm Skylark Bar, 3089 16th St, SF, CA FREE
Enjoy drinks, dancing, DJs and more at this free ...
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse | Mutiny Radio
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse on Mutiny Radio is a free comedy show every Friday from 8-11 pm at Mutiny Radio on the corner of 21st and Florida in the deep Mission District.
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse
Every Friday | 8-10 pm
Mutiny Radio, 2781 21st Street, SF, CA
$10
Over 25 of San ...
“Best of SF” Stand-Up Comedy Night | SF
Check out a fresh line-up of SF’s comics every Friday at 8 pm at the beautiful Variety Preview Theater in downtown SF’s iconic Hobart Building.
Funcheap Deal: Get tickets for $5 with promo code FUNCHEAP. Otherwise, tickets are $15.
Located in the iconic Hobart Building, right next ...
Jazz at The Atlas Cafe | SF
Jazz at The Atlas is a weekly jazz residency with five rotating jazz bands. Music is always free, though tipping is encouraged.
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
Updated 1/20/2020 – Event info last checked via website.
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
Friday Night Outdoor Roller Skate DJ Party: “Midnight Rollers” | SF
Strap on your skates and roller disco around the city at the Midnight Rollers Friday Night Skate party.
This weekly skate (as long as it’s not raining or during Burning Man) hits up San Francisco’s main attractions, all while blasting their own beats from two jogging strollers ...
SF Beer Olympics: Beer Pong, Flip Cup & $2 Beers | North Beach
Meet and compete against locals, travelers, couch surfers, au pairs, and hostelers. Games are free to play (including flip cup, beer pong and relays) and many weeks they have themed events for holidays, or just because.
Get 6 drink coupons for $1 each. Use coupons before ...
“Comedy Soup”: Music, Comedy, Free Wine & Popcorn | Oakland
Comedy Soup is Oakland’s very own little Stand-Up house show that features top local and touring comics, complimentary Wine and popcorn and musical guests from a variety of styles.
Past guests have appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, Viceland, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Conan, Colbert & Corden.
In November ...
“The Function” SF’s Newest Hip-Hop Dance Party | Milk Bar
Come party at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Haight for a early 2000s hip-hop and R&B club bangers.
DJ Beats Me plays everything from Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, Lil Jon, Mac Dre, Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, Notorious B.I.G., Rihanna, SOB X RBE, Usher, Robin ...
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy | SF
EndGames Improv is bringing something new to the genre, what could turn out to be a very hot affair (in that release of tension, funny kind of way) with “Your F!#&ed Up Relationship.”
“YFUR” is an entirely improvised comedy show inspired by stories of your own ...
