Events for May 5, 2016
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Qualify for Free Dental Fillings & Deep Cleaning | SF
Need dental fillings or a deep cleaning? If you’re age 18 and older, you may qualify for free treatment by participating in the clinical portion of a dental licensure exam. Dental students will hold free screenings to select potential patients on April 18, 28; May 2, ...
| 10:00 am | Pez Museum: Free Admission Day | Burlingame | FREE |
SF Zoo Free Admission Day
The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents. When is the next free zoo day for SF residents? Next verified free days: January 7, 2026 February 4, 2026 March 4, 2026 April 1, 2026 ...
Win Tix: $50 Gift Certificate: Cadillac Bar & Grill
Located in the Twitter building is the brand new incarnation of the rollicking Cadillac Bar & Grill – a fun and lively spot for margaritas and serves up unique Mexican cuisine like Puffy Tacos and mesquite grilled fresh fish.
Thrillist featured their margaritas on their list ...
| 12:00 pm | Free First Thursdays | Chinese Historical Society | FREE |
Cinco de Mayo Party in the Alley | Tropisueño
Tropisueno hosts their annual Cinco de Mayo party in the alley with a live band & DJ, drink specials, food specials, free admission and free prizes.
The event for 2016 runs from 1pm to close.
In past years they’ve actually taken over a big area of Yerba ...
| 3:30 pm | Japanese Koto Demonstration | SF | FREE |
“Cinco de Thigh-o” Party: Free Sombreros, Guac Station & Cervezas | SF
Cinco de Thigh-o is just around de corner, so come to the SF shorts-only store Chubbies at 1980 Union St. from 5 – 8pm on Thursday, May 5th (doy) to commemorate the following things:
The Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during ...
Cinco de Mayo: Mexican Music, Culture & Wine Tastings | SF
Come out and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the music, food, and everything Mexican!
On Thursday, May 5th, join is in celebrating Mexican culture with the Mexican Museum from 5-7pm in Annie Street Plaza.
They will be featuring the music of Carne Cruda, mezcal tastings with the ...
Cinco de Mayo Taco Takedown | Clift Hotel
5 Chefs. 1 winner. You decide. The tacos will be tasted. Limes will be squeezed. Taste buds will be buzzing. And, most importantly, votes will be cast. In the end, there can only be one Taco Takedown King/Queen and it’s up to you to decide.
With a ...
| 5:30 pm | Portraiture: A Group Photography Exhibition | SF | FREE |
Cinco de Mayo Mariachi Party | The Chapel
Trio Sol de America – the best and most authentic Mariachi Trio in the San Francisco Bay Area was founded in 2005. Their musicians, with over 60 years of combined professional musical experience, have played with some of the premier mariachi artists of Mexico.
They’ve played at the ...
Lost Landscapes of San Francisco | The Presidio
Lost Landscapes of San Francisco – a tradition for the last nine years – brings together familiar and unseen archival film clips showing San Francisco as it was and is no more.
Combining favorites from past years with this year’s footage discoveries, the 10th annual feature-length ...
Mezcal NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
This week, learn about the rich history and flavorful future of mezcal at NightLife’s spirit-focused celebration of Cinco de Mayo, co-presented by the MEX I AM festival showcasing the best of Mexico.
Sip your way through a selection of mezcal-inspired cocktails at bars around the museum ...
| 6:00 pm | Lower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin | FREE |
| 6:00 pm | First Thursday “Hub CAP” Community Art Party | Vallejo | FREE* *Free, but donations are always welcome.
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| 6:00 pm | Win Tix: Exploratorium After Dark: Identity | Pier 15 | WIN* *Win a pair of tickets. $15 General; $10 Members; Free for Lab Members; $10 Add-On Ticket for the Tactile Dome. Adults Only (18+)
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Schroeder’s 123rd Maifest Party: Polkalicious Dance Party | SF
Schroeder’s German restaurant is turning 123 years old, and what better way to celebrate than with the traditional German Spring Harvest Festival with beer, music, food, and beer hall games. Schroeder’s 123rd Maifest Party Thursday, May 5, 2016 | 6 pm Schroeder’s Restaurant, 240 Front St, ...
| 7:30 pm | Conquer The Dance Floor: Club Dancing Workshop | SF | FREE* *Donations welcome ($5 suggested). Also, the venue encourages attendees to buy one beverage.
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| 8:00 pm | New Village Comedy Night | Nob Hill | FREE |
| 8:00 pm | New Filmmakers Open Screening | Mission Dist. | FREE |
Every Thursday
“Level Up Thursdays”: Free Video DJ Dance Party | SF
Every Thursday night, Raven Bar & Lounge hosts a free dance party with DJ Mark Andrus who will play your favorite throwback jams.
Drink Specials All Night
$10 Mixed Cocktails
$6 Beer
$6 Seltzer
Video DJ Mark Andrus
Level Up Thursday:
Every Thursday at 9 pm
Raven Bar & Lounge, 1151 Folsom St., SF
FREE
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