Events for May 4, 2016
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Wednesday, May 4
Free “Maple Bacon” Belgian Waffle Wednesday | SF
Join the monthly Free Waffle Wednesday at the Capital One 360 Café in the Financial District and enjoy a complimentary waffle from 9 am to 11 am, or while they last. These Belgian-style street waffles come in tasty flavors like TCHO chocolate, maple-bacon, salted caramel ...Monthly
| All Day | Bay Area Discovery Museum | Free Admission Day | FREE |
Star Wars Day 2016 Mini Festival & Stormtrooper Interrogations | SF
The Force.. it’s calling… and Super7 letting it in.. again. On Star Wars Day (a.k.a. “May the Fourth” be with you), come celebrate the finest Sci-Fi Saga in the Galaxy at the Bay Area’s best Star Wars store.
Star Wars Day Mini Festival
May 4, 2016 | 11 ...
| 11:00 am | GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesdays | Castro | FREE |
Japanese Tea Ceremony & Tasting | SF Main Library
Chado Urasenke Tankokai San Francisco Association Omachi Shachu will present the Japanese tea demonstration.
There are two sessions: 1-2 pm and 2-3 pm. The first 30 participants for each session will be served tea.
Haight-Ashbury: A Musical Trip of the ’60s | Wild SF Tour
The quirky, hip historians at Wild SF Tours invite you for an unforgettable through the Hippie heyday of the Haight-Ashbury. Armed with a mini-guitar, your witty troubadour and historian-guide shares tales of Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, Hell’s Angels, the Diggers, Ken Kesey’s Acid Tests, the ...Every
Pop-Up #Frisco5 Political Performance “You’re Gonna Cry” | Mission Police Station
Check out a free pop-up performance of You’re Gonna Cry in front of the Mission Police Station on Wednesday 5/4 at 2 pm to support Edwin Lindo, Ike Pinkston, Sellassie Blackwell, Ilych Sato, and Maria Cristina Gutierrez as they hunger strike for justice.
The event is put ...
“Aesthetic Blitz” 3D Collage: 2016 U.S. of Asian America Festival | SF
Aesthetic Blitz is an exhibition in which female artists and poets of mostly Asian American ethnicity showcase work that is central to not only who they are as an artist, but who they are as a person in a large scale collage-like form.
The concept of an ...
| 5:30 pm | Free Laughter Yoga Class | UCSF | FREE |
Spring Sidewalk Bakesale: Food Artisans, Free Wine & Goodies | Oakland
It’s time for another sidewalk bakesale to celebrate Spring and Mother’s Day. Join Kitchener Oakland and 6 of their food artisans for the most delicious sidewalk bakesale in Oakland!
Come by and try what’s new on the Oakland artisan food maker scene and pick up some ...
“May The Fourth” Star Wars Day Party: Cantina Band, Costume Contest & Cabaret | PianoFight
May The Fourth. A date known across galaxies near and far as Star Wars Day. On this great day, PianoFight will be fully armed and operational, with a party centered around all things Star Wars. Whether you like your Force light or dark, you’re gonna ...
Union Square Live: Psychedelic Moonalice | SF
Moonalice is a psychedelic, roots-rock band of seasoned musicians mixing a variety of genres with extended musical improvisations that evoke a sense of adventure and exploration. Everyone is a part of the experience and the music inspires dancing and other acts of self expression.
Every show ...
| 6:30 pm | Drink & Draw Art Event & Raffle | The Knockout | FREE |
| 6:30 pm | “Roman Holiday” Film Viewing | SF | FREE |
Win Tix: “Big Data” with U.S. Chief Data Scientist DJ Patil | SF
Big Data has its beefy fingers everywhere, from your phone to your bank records. It may seem scary, but you can use its awesome power for yourself! Join United States Chief Data Scientist, DJ Patil, as he discusses the benefits and controversies surrounding human-centered big ...
| 6:45 pm | 1st Wednesday Author Reading Series | Oakland | FREE* *Free reading, but bring some money if you want to get food and drinks.
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| 7:00 pm | Free : A Documentary Film Screening | Piedmont | FREE |
| 7:00 pm | East Bay Science Cafe | Albany | FREE |
Win Tix: Big Ideas at CIIS: Why Poetry is Not a Luxury | SF
California Institute of Integral Studies Public Programs & Performances presents events for people who are curious about the world and themselves—engaging Bay Area communities through a diverse array of performing arts, lectures, conversations, and workshops.
Words create the thoughts that shape our reality, our movements, our ...
| 7:30 pm | “Sh*t Talk” 2-for-1 Comedy Night | SF | FREE |
| 8:00 pm | Bowling Alley Comedy Show | East Bay | FREE |
“The Dirty Show” Comedy Night & Free Pizza | SF
Have the April showers paved the way for May flowers? The talent certainly is blossoming at Dirty Show! They have another fantastic show jam-packed with amazing comedians, delicious pizza, and intense pornography!
This month’s special guest:
Ronn Vigh: Ronn Vigh’s brash attitude and acerbic wit have earned ...
Celebration of Prince with Purple Pam | Great American Music Hall
Please join thedance party as they celebrate the life and music of Prince.
They were honored to host Prince’s final Bay Area performance – which included an amazing selection of music from the one-and-only Pam The Funkstres.
Win Tix: Dan Cummins (Tonight Show/Comedy Central) Comedy Night | Punch Line
You may be familiar with Dam Cummins from his multiple appearances on the Tonight Show. You may have seen him on Showtime’s “Live from Amsterdam,” Comedy Central Presents, his one hour comedy special, or his appearance on Last Comic Standing. Or perhaps you’ve heard him ...
Star Wars Trivia & Comedy Night: May the 4th Be With You | SF
Celebrate International Star Wars day by coming out for a Star Wars theme trivia night. Along with dozens of challenging questions, laugh it up with hilarious stand up comedy in between each round.
Prizes will be awarded for enthusiastic audience members and winning teams. Win prizes, laugh your ...
Every Wednesday
Free Bad-Ass Morning Outdoor Workout: Alta Vista Park | SF
Every Wednesday morning at 6:30 am, gather at Alta Plaza Park for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city.
The half hour workouts are different each week, but consist of boot camp style workouts like running hills, core work, ...
“Heart of the City” Wednesday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Heart of the City Farmers Market is a uniquely independent, farmer-operated, nonprofit farmers market located year round on Sundays and Wednesdays in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, rain or shine. Nearly 30 local farmers and artisan food vendors provide a wide selection of fresh local produce, ...
CANCELED – Autodesk Design Gallery & Free Guided Tour | Embarcadero
This event series is canceled.
The Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco celebrates the design process that takes a great idea and turns it into a reality.
With more than 20 different exhibits regularly on display that showcase the innovative work of Autodesk customers, the ...
SF Public Library’s $1 Book Sale | Civic Center
Starting in April, the San Francisco Public Library hosts weekly Wednesday Steps Sales, located at the Larkin Street entrance to the Main Library.
All books and media are just $1 or less each and all proceeds from Steps Sales benefit the San Francisco Public Library.
SF Public ...
Stitch In: Come By, Meet People & Stitch | SF
These free events give you the opportunity to stitch in an inspiring environment with fellow enthusiasts. Bring along your projects, embroidery, knitting or even darning, and enjoy the company of others and their vast needlework library at your leisure.
Free Stitch Ins meet every Wednesday from ...
“Karma Cinema”: Pay-What-You-Wish Movie Night | The New Parkway
Time to get generous; The New Parkway Theater is letting you pay-what-you-wish for a movie ticket every Wednesday night.
Theater doors open at 6 pm every Wednesday and every movie (albeit a few exceptions like private events) will be offered on a sliding scale of a penny (if ...
Dandelion Chocolate: Factory Tour & Guided Tasting | SF
Mmmm… chocolate! Four days a week, Dandelion Chocolates offer $15 factory tours (with tastings.)
These tours can book up months in advance (especially for the Saturday tours), so we recommend trying to book as early as possible and aim for a Wednesday or Thursday.
On the tour, ...
“Musical Wednesdays” Sing-Along At The Edge | Castro
Start your week singing with Musical Mondays or get over the hump with Musical Wednesdays at The Edge in the Castro, where they play all of your favorite musicals to sing and drink along with a different theme each week from 7 pm to 2 am every ...
Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights | Peninsula
The Historic 7 Mile House will be hosts a weekly Wednesday Latin night and will feature the Bay Area’s best Latin bands on a rotating schedule.
Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights
Every Wednesday at 7 pm
7 Mile Sports Bar & Grill, 2800 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA
FREE (No Cover. Reservations ...
Free Live Jazz & Latin Jazz Nights | Cigar Bar
Join the Cigar Bar & Grill every Wednesday & Thursday evening for a free Jazz show (both traditional jazz and latin jazz) by local Bay Area musicians.
Shows start at 8pm. Enjoy great food, drinks & Jazz. For complete line-up and more information please visit their website.
Live ...
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl | SF
Try your hand (literally) at the Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl starting in North Beach.
Get lubricated on $3 – $3.50 drink specials, and compete in Rock Paper Scissors tournament qualifying rounds while moving from bar to bar. The tournament champ wins a bar tab. Meet new people while earning points to ...
F Bomb’s “Laugh w/ Dignity” Free Comedy Show | SF
Come see real, live, up close, and uncaged comedians in an intimate environment at one of North Beach’s favorite watering holes, La Rocca’s corner. 21+ only.
The show is free, the drinks are cheap with Happy Hour pricing all night, and the laughs are plenty. Hang with ...
“Housepitality” DJ Party & Free Champagne | SoMa
Housepitality SF gives you a reason to come out dancing every Wednesday night with world-class artists and free champagne.
Enjoy free champagne from 9-10 pm and $5 Jameson (with mention of Housepitality discount). The RSVP list closes at 6 pm on the day of the show.
Housepitality DJ Night
Every Wednesday ...
