Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is Back for 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, San Francisco, Sponsored
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is Back for 2026
Enjoy 100+ free festivals and concerts in the park from May to November in San Francisco.
SFO Now Lets You Walk Loved Ones to the Gate Again
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel
SFO Now Lets You Walk Loved Ones to the Gate Again
The airport’s new pass brings back a pre-9/11 tradition with limits.
Giant 2,000-Lb Sea Lion “Chonkers” Takes Over Pier 39
Adorable, Outdoorsy, San Francisco, Wow
Giant 2,000-Lb Sea Lion “Chonkers” Takes Over Pier 39
The rare Steller sea lion is a viral sensation
San Francisco's May Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
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San Francisco's May Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Look forward to SF's Carnaval, Bay to Breakers, and more
SF’s Twin Peaks Getting New Park + Trails w/ 360° Views
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
SF’s Twin Peaks Getting New Park + Trails w/ 360° Views
Lets hope for a late 2026 / early 2027 arrival of new trails, overlooks with sweeping 360-degree views, and a car-free promenade.

Monday, May 11

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, May 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Tuesday, May 12

“Poetic Tuesdays” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (SF)
Tuesday, May 12 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Jessie Square
“Poetic Tuesdays" at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (SF)
Tue, May 12 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Jessie Square, Yerba Buena Gardens 760 Mission St. San Francisco, CA Sharing works that delight, provoke, inspire and rouse, the Poetic Tuesdays series turns lunchtime into a sumptuous literary repast. Lighting up Jessie Square with a fabulously curated line-up of poets and ...
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, May 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

Stand-Up Comedian Maddy Kelly Live at Punchline SF (May 12-13)
Tuesday, May 12 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $29*
*Starts at $29 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
| Punch Line Comedy Club
Stand-Up Comedian Maddy Kelly Live at Punchline SF (May 12-13)

Maddy Kelly is a writer and stand-up comedian based in New York City, originally from Vancouver. Known for her sharp wit and viral social media clips, she has amassed millions of views on platforms like TikTok. She is currently a writer for Canada’s long-running news ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, May 12 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, May 12 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

Live Music Lunch Series
Tuesday, May 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Looking for a relaxing space to come out and enjoy your lunch? Join us at Thrive City for our free Live Music Lunch Series! Catch special performances from Bay Area musicians and enjoy seating options whether you are bringing your lunch from home or grabbing a ...
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, May 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, May 12 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, May 13

Free “Dance Outdoors w/ Rhythm & Motion” at Yerba Buena Gardens
Wednesday, May 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
Free “Dance Outdoors w/ Rhythm & Motion” at Yerba Buena Gardens
Wed, May 13 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 3rd St. between Mission and Howard Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE RSVP Wednesdays at Noon. Free RSVP encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. More dates to be announced. Check back often for updates. Named San Francisco’s favorite dance workout by the ...
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, May 13 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

Taste of North Berkeley: 30+ Food & Drink Tastings
Taste of North Berkeley: 30+ Food & Drink Tastings
Stroll, sip, and taste your way through North Berkeley’s world-renowned gourmet dining destination with over 30+ delicious stops to explore! The North Shattuck Association invites the community to experience an unforgettable culinary celebration highlighting the creativity and craftsmanship of its vibrant local businesses. This immersive event ...
FREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, May 13 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...Every Wednesday

Stand-Up Comedian Maddy Kelly Live at Punchline SF (May 12-13)
Wednesday, May 13 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $29*
*Starts at $29 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
| Punch Line Comedy Club
Stand-Up Comedian Maddy Kelly Live at Punchline SF (May 12-13)

Maddy Kelly is a writer and stand-up comedian based in New York City, originally from Vancouver. Known for her sharp wit and viral social media clips, she has amassed millions of views on platforms like TikTok. She is currently a writer for Canada’s long-running news ...

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday

We Are Taiwan: A Contemporary & Folk Dance Showcase
Wednesday, May 13 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Marines' Memorial Theatre
We Are Taiwan: A Contemporary & Folk Dance Showcase
Experience the vibrant spirit of Taiwan! Join us for a world-class performance by the elite dancers of the National Taiwan University of Sport. Through breathtaking choreography, youth, and music, “We Are Taiwan” reveals an island’s soul of diversity and freedom. From traditional rhythms to modern artistry, ...
Speaker: Bruce Lee Event with Assemblymember Matt Haney
Wednesday, May 13 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | | San Francisco Main Library, Atrium
Speaker: Bruce Lee Event with Assemblymember Matt Haney
Attend a special presentation by Assemblymember Matt Haney, actress Shannon Lee from the Bruce Lee Foundation, Mark Young from Stand with Asians and Justin Hoover from the Chinese Historical Society, where they discuss the new California Bill that honors Chinese American icon, Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee ...
‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, May 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
'Midweek Melodies' Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

Free Cardio Dance at SF’s Union Square Plaza (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, May 13 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP Required
| Union Square Plaza
Free Cardio Dance at SF's Union Square Plaza (Every Wednesday)
Get ready to move, groove, and feel amazing at this free outdoor fitness class led by Rae Studios! Break a sweat and meet a new community at this rotating class. All participants should RSVP at www.raestudios-sf.com/union-square or be prepared to sign a waiver onsite each week.

Thursday, May 14

Lunchtime Concert w/ Aireene & The Itch (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, May 14 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Lunchtime Concert w/ Aireene & The Itch (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thu, May 14 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Aireene Espiritu creates music that embraces folks from all over. Born in the Philippines and raised in the Bay Area, she’s a veteran singer/songwriter who’s honed an extensive ...
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, May 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, May 14 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

NEW! Arcade Karaoke: Kickoff of SF’s Wild Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, May 14 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
NEW! Arcade Karaoke: Kickoff of SF's Wild Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)

Sing, shred & game all night. Live band setup, 1000+ songs, Guitar Hero & more. Happy Hour all night + Crazy Hour $3 shots 🎤 Arcade Karaoke Thursdays – You’ve Never Done Karaoke Like This Before! Thursdays starting May 14 | 9PM until close Karaoke, ...Every Thursday

Oakland Bike To Wherever Day Pancake Breakfast
Thursday, May 14 – 7:30 am - Ends at 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Bike to the event for free coffee, tea and pancakes
| Frank Ogawa Plaza Oakland City Hall
Oakland Bike To Wherever Day Pancake Breakfast
Bike to Wherever Day on May 14, 2026 is a celebration of bicycles as a fun and healthy way to get around and to try the No Pollute Commute. It’s also an opportunity for those who don’t usually bike to try it. No matter where ...
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, May 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)
Thursday, May 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE | RSVP
| Valencia St. between 16th and 19th
SF’s FREE "Valencia Live" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Find the party ...

Birds Nests as Botanical Time Capsules (Golden Gate Park)
Thursday, May 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*donations welcome
| San Francisco County Fair Building
Birds Nests as Botanical Time Capsules (Golden Gate Park)
Bird nests may seem ephemeral, but they can be timeless! Come learn how nests represent a window to examine plants from the specific place and time when they were built, unlocking information about the ecology of extinct habitats. Dr Justen Whittall is Professor of Biology at Santa Clara ...

Friday, May 15

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...