Kids & Families
Wednesday, May 22
Since 2009, the State of California has honored the memory of Harvey Milk by celebrating May 22, the anniversary of his birth, as a statewide “day of special significance.”
The GLBT History Museum in San Francisco will celebrate Harvey Milk Day 2013 by offering free admission on May 22, 2013 and providing special …
Friday, May 24
What to expect on Friday, May 24, 2013:
Twelve gourmet food trucks from Off the Grid featuring the best in local cuisine
Local beer and wine specials in the Blue Oak beer garden
DJ spinning hits from 5-6:30 pm
Live band playing California folk fusion tunes from 7-9 pm
Dance …
Enjoy specials, art exhibits, refreshments and more from local businesses from 6-9 pm every fourth Friday of the month. Head down to the 9th & Irving intersection on the N-Judah and pick up a map of the businesses that are participating at any of the following locations: ... Saturday, May 25
View more than 65 classic cars from the 1920s to 1960s on display throughout Jack London Square including: 1932 Fords, 1951 Mercurys, 1954 Chevys, Model A’s, Roadsters,1936 Fords and Thunderbirds on May 25, 2013.
Enjoy live music, food and fun on the Oakland Waterfront.
Celebrate tacos at the San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation – a feast day filled with tastings, art, music, Lucha Libre, and a curated selection of over 35 food trucks from all over the Bay Area serving their best rendition of a taco.
Short rib tacos, …
In 2013, six cities including Oakland, LA, Chicago, NYC, Atlanta and Toronto will participate in a six city Clitoral Mass.
Oakland will celebrate with a pre-ride yoga session, and an after-party with DJs and food.
Noon: Pre-Ride Activities
Lake Merrit Pillars (577 Grand Ave)
Safety checks and minor repairs
Yoga …
Sunday, May 26
Nestled at the foot of majestic Mt. Tamalpais, Downtown Larkspur lets you enjoy California’s summer offerings and nature’s bouquets while tasting the Bay Area’s gourmet foods during the 24th annual Larkspur Flower & Food Festival filled with music, food and flowers for all ages on May 26, 2013.
Back …
Off the Grid hosts a full season of Picnics at the Presidio every Sunday from April 21 to October 27, 2013 at the lawn on the Main Post featuring live music, free games and stands from San Francisco restaurants, food trucks, local farms and retailers. Debuting in ... 
Join in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the second annual Asian American Cultural Festival, a free event in Daly City featuring free bowling, arts, crafts, food, music and kids’ activities on Sunday, May 26, 2013.
Free festival, but an RSVP is required for …
Join the Bay Area Burmese Community for the second annual Burmese New Year Water Festival and enjoy delicious Burmese food, live entertainment, water, kids’ games and more on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Kennedy Park in Union City.
This event is put on by the Bay …
Monday, May 27
Join Mountain View Cemetery to honor all veterans at the 92nd Annual Memorial Day Commemoration at 10 am on Monday, May 27, 2013.
The 2013 Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the second fountain on the Main Avenue of the cemetery.
Complimentary refreshments will follow the …
The Hillsborough Community will be celebrating Memorial Day with the fourth annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2013.
Once again, there will be parade floats, marching and riding through town in honor of this patriotic holiday, celebrating the community and the country.
Back by popular …
Ecstatic Dance East Bay gives five DJs an hour each to make you dance, sweat and let loose at the Lake Merritt Bandstand, right on the edge of the water on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013.
Ecstatic’s Five Year Anniversary Dance Party
Monday, May 27, 2013 | …
Friday, May 31
What to expect on May 31, 2013:
11 am to Midnight:
Galleries of California Art, Gallery of California History, and special exhibitions open all day, including we/customize’s final weekend (Level 2 and Level 3)
The OMCA Store, open all day with unique, local, and artisan gifts (Level 2)
The …
Saturday, June 1
Sailors and scallywags alike will gather for an evening of traditional sea songs and chanteys for the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s monthly chantey the first Saturday night of each month at 8pm.
These free, famous gatherings where park rangers lead the public in traditional sea-faring …
Sunday, June 2
Off the Grid hosts a full season of Picnics at the Presidio every Sunday from April 21 to October 27, 2013 at the lawn on the Main Post featuring live music, free games and stands from San Francisco restaurants, food trucks, local farms and retailers. Debuting in ... Tuesday, June 4
The Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of cartoon art in all its forms. This unique institution houses approximately 6,000 original pieces in its permanent collection; a complete volume research/library facility is located on the …
Wednesday, June 5
Every first Wednesday of the month means free admission to the Bay Area Discovery Museum, a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor children’s museum at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Museum is the only children’s museum in the U.S. to be located in a national park …
The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents.
This urban oasis, nestled against the Pacific Ocean, provides a comfortable climate all year round. We know you’ll enjoy seeing the 250 different animal species in naturalistic …
Thursday, June 6
The first Thursday of every month is free admission to the Pez Museum in Burlingame, a mini-museum where you can find over 500 pez dispensers from the past 80 years.
See the world’s largest pez dispenser and a rare Pez, worth about $5,000, a Mr Potato …
Friday, June 7
Join the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) and Off the Grid on 10th Street every Friday for a family-friendly take on a festive night market. Savor California beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages around the Koi Pond at the Blue Oak café pop-up. Enjoy half-price admission, live music, extended OMCA Store hours, ... 
Movies in the Park are back for 2013 at the Redwood Heights Recreation Center in Oakland. All movies begin at dusk. Be sure to dress warm and bring a lawn chair and or blanket. Popcorn, hot chocolate, drinks and hot dogs will be available for purchase. ... Saturday, June 8
Now in its 37th year, the San Francisco Free Folk Festival is a two-day music and dance festival in a “Hardly Strictly Bluegrass” type indoor event. On June 8-9, 2013 from noon to 10pm the festival celebrates with 14 stages of non-stop folk: There’s 60+ free live concerts, ... Sunday, June 9
Sunday Streets (March – October 2013) is San Francisco’s official block party – a sorta-monthly roving neighborhood celebration and five hour street party where the streets are closed to vehicles so pedestrians, roller skaters, bicyclists, yoga classes… everyone except for cars can take over the streets for ...
Off the Grid hosts a full season of Picnics at the Presidio every Sunday from April 21 to October 27, 2013 at the lawn on the Main Post featuring live music, free games and stands from San Francisco restaurants, food trucks, local farms and retailers. Debuting in ... 
