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Build-A-Bear Workshop: Furry Friend Giveaway | Pier 39
Build-A-Bear Workshop is celebrating the opening of its new family-fun destination at PIER 39 by offering one free Lil’ Brownie Cub teddy bear to the first 39 Guests present at the new store on 5/4.
Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Bearemy, the Build-A-Bear ...
“Bake Cheese Tart” Grand Opening: Free Gift Cards & Tote Bags | SF
Join Japan’s “Bake Cheese Tart” on Friday, May 4 at noon and Saturday, May 5 at 10 am to celebrate Bake’s very first store in the USA.
The brand new store is located in the Westfield SF Centre on the concourse level (LL1) near the food ...
Rotunda Dance Series: “Lines” Performance Workshop | SF
Friday, May 4 – 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
Feature performances created by four of LINES’ nationally-renowned faculty, in collaboration with Dance Center students from LINES’ Performance Workshop program. These four pieces culminate an 8-week process of creativity, artistry and collaboration between professional teaching artists and non-professional dancers. Presenting work by Byb Bibene (African ...
2018 Hillside Festival: Wildlife Bingo, Nature Hikes & History | First Day
Friday, May 4 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hillside Natural Area
El Cerrito Trail Trekkers is holding the 6th Annual Hillside Festival. The festival will take place over three days this year. Friday to Sunday with individual hikes and other activities through the Hillside Natural Area. Free, as always, and very family friendly. “Trekkers will focus on fire ...
“May the Fourth Be With You”: Star Wars Food & Giveaways | SF
Its the one time of year where everyone gets to celebrate the greatest movie franchise of all time.
Join in this May the 4th as we pay homage to the mighty Star Wars franchise. Are you part of the rebellion? Do you lean towards the dark ...
Win Tix: VIP Entrance “Cuatro de Mayo” Alley Party | Taverna Aventine
Alley Party Excitement, Tequila & Mezcal, Tacos, and Live Music from DJ Zhaldee… Taverna Aventine will have loads of tequila and mezcal lubricated adult fun as they shut down their alley once again in celebration of Cinco de Mayo… this year a day early.
RSVP for ...
“Off the Grid” Star Wars Party, Cantina & Stormtroopers | Fort Mason
May the Fourth Be With You.
On May 4th, Off the Grid Fort Mason hosts a very special Star Wars-themed food truck party featuring a stormtrooper takeover from The 501st Golden Gate Garrison as well as a special appearance from The Cantina Party Band. Come hungry; there will ...
Cinco de Mayo Celebration w/ Mariachi, & Margaritas | The Mexican Museum
Did you know that on May 5th of 1862, the Mexican Army defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla? This unlikely defeat became a symbol of hope and resistance. Although not a major holiday in Mexico, it gained popularity in the United States during ...
“Oakland First Fridays” Block Party
Friday, May 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs to life ...Monthly
Oakland Art Murmur | First Fridays Art Walk
Friday, May 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly
$5 1st Friday: National Space Day & Star Wars Day | Chabot Space & Science Center
In celebration of National Space Day join and celebrate the past, present and future of space exploration.
Experts in space sciences will be on hand to answer your questions and showcase how the next generation can prepare for space-related careers.
Family fun hands-on activities will guide you ...Monthly
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl | SF
Friday, May 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | North Beach
On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly
“Batch Made Market” Artisan Food | SF
Friday, May 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Forage Kitchen
UPDATE: Due to COVID this event is postponed until further notice. This is your monthly chance to come see and taste what’s cooking at Forage Kitchen. Your favorite chefs are in the kitchen, and you can walk through and taste their favorite new recipes. Plus ...Monthly
“Playa to Paseo” New Burning Man Art Unveiling | San Jose
Friday, May 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Celebrate the Newest Artworks in the “Playa to Paseo” Partnership
The City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs and Burning Man Project invite you to celebrate the newest artworks in the “Playa to Paseo” partnership, “Tara Mechani” by Dana Albany and “Ursa Mater” by Mr. ...
Cher: The Farewell Screening Drag Show | Oakland
Friday, May 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mills College Art Museum
Reflecting Jared Gruendl’s amazing 25+ years as the ultimate Diva, Living Proof: The Farewell Tour presents Jared at the peak of their sparkling, glittering, show-stopping powers.
Filmed before an ecstatic crowd, the performance originally aired as an NBC special.
It touches every level of Jared’s incredible career—each ...
Star Wars Trivia & Comedy Night | Haight Street
Celebrate International Star Wars day by joining the Star Wars Theme trivia night at Milk Bar. Along with dozens of challenging questions, laugh it up with hilarious stand up comedy in between each round.
Star Wars Trivia & Comedy Night
Friday, May 4, 2018 | 7:30 pm to ...
“Ube Trade” Filipino Ice Cream & Sweets Art Party | San Jose
Friday, May 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
Join O.M. France Viana for a night of social artistry and decadent desserts at the Ube Trade. Exchange a food memory for Filipino ube/purple yam ice cream and sweets. For this interactive project, Viana invites the audience to share their food memories in exchange for ...
San Francisco Bike Party: May the 4th Bike With You | First Fridays
Grab your speeder bike, podracer, or starship and join us for Bike Party! Meet up at 7:30pm, roll out at 8pm.
We will be selling off our 2016 t-shirts at the deep discount of $5 each and donating all funds to a TBA charity. Buy shirts ...Monthly
