Events for May 18, 2018
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Friday, May 18
| All Day | CANCELLED: The Janet Jackson Flash Mob Day | SF | FREE |
| 3:00 pm | Free Sightglass Coffee Cupping | SoMa | FREE* *Free, but space is limited so an RSVP is requested.
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Art At The Dump: Recology’s Recycled Materials Art Exhibition | SF
San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artist-in-residence Neil Mendoza, and CCA student artist Emily Budd on Friday and Saturday. 2018 Recology Exhibit The art exhibition will take place on Friday, May 18, from ...
“Off the Grid” Friday Night Food Truck Party & Beer Garden | Fort Mason
🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 — The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...
| 5:00 pm | Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market & Off the Grid | Oakland | $7.50* *Half-price gallery admission for adults; ages 18 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
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2018 SF SPCA’s “Bay to BARKers” Cocktail Pawty | SF
The SF SPCA is excited to announce the Annual Spring Cocktail Pawty. They will kick off the weekend with a party that includes cuddles, cocktails and the Companion Chronicles – the recently launched storytelling project.
SF SPCA’s Bay BARKers Cocktail Pawty
Friday, May 18, 2018 | ...
Burning Man Playa Arts Sneak Peek | Oakland
Get a peek at all the amazing 2018 Burning Man Arts without getting hot and dusty in the desert from 7-10 pm on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Burning Man Arts Sneak Peek
Friday, May 18, 2018 | 7 to 10 pm
Classic Cars West, 411 26th Street, Oakland
FREE, but an RSVP is required
Curious ...
Speakeasy Circus: Anniversary Gala & Aerial Performance | SF
A Roaring 20s Extravaganza is AcroSports 25th year celebration circus show.
This anniversary Gala is filled with a variety of breathtaking acts including aerial extraordinaire and AcroSports alumni Brett Womack performing on tissu, a jaw dropping Contortion Tap Duet, and their amazing, very own, AcroSports Tumblers. ...
| 7:00 pm | Bicycle Art Salon | Oakland | FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required by contacting the organizers via email to bicycleartsalon@gmail.com or phone at 510-230-8270.
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Win Tix: “Habitat for Humanity” Havana Nights Gala | SF Design Center
High Stakes guests will enjoy an open bar with beer, wine, and our signature event cocktail, as well as hors-d’oeuvres, while playing charity casino games, taking part in the silent auction, photo booth and a fantastic raffle.
Get Tickets – $65 $100 – Save $35 on Gilt
With ...
San Jose Bike Party : Sci-Fi Fantasy Ride
San Jose Bike Party presents the Sci-Fi Fantasy Ride Date: Friday, May 18, 2018. Gathering typically is in full swing by 7:30. Wheels hit the street at 8pm. Our starting location and route information will be posted here within 48 hours of the event. Monthly
5th Annual Retro-Inspired Black Light Art Party | 111 Minna
Art in a Different Light is a one-night, retro-inspired black light art and music event hosted by the de Young Museum College Night, and Nexus ArtReach at 111 Minna Gallery on Friday, May 18, 2018. 5th Annual Retro-Inspired Black Light Art Party Friday, May 18, 2018 ...
Win Tix: World Class Funk, Soul, Rock & Roll: Sweet Plot | The Independent
Sweet Plot is a band cultivated from San Francisco’s storied roots of rock and soul, bringing a fresh flavor of love and positivity with funky beats sure to get the dance floor popping.
> Get Tickets – $17 Adv / $20 Door
Deep vocals, heavy drums, mean ...
Win Tix: Petty Theft: Tribute to American Icon Tom Petty | Slim’s
At the forefront of classic and contemporary American Rock and Roll, you are sure to find Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. If you’re a fan of Tom Petty’s amazing song catalog then you’re sure to like Petty Theft.
> Get Tickets – $19.50
Petty Theft is comprised of ...
Win Tix: VHS Collection: Alt-Rock & Electro Disco Party | Rickshaw Stop
VHS Collection is a New York-based electronic rock band formed by three longtime friends: Conor Cook, James Bohannon, Nils Vanderlip.
> Get Tickets – $13 Adv / $15 Door (18+)
Known for powerful songwriting and high-energy live performances, the band has released two EP’s to date and ...
Win Tix: Washed Out: Woozily Evocative Synth Pop (Sold Out) | August Hall
Washed Out is Ernest Greene, a young guy from Georgia (via South Carolina).
> Get Tickets – $35
He makes bedroom synthpop that sounds blurred and woozily evocative, like someone smeared Vaseline all over an early OMD demo tape, then stayed up all night trying to recreate ...
Every Friday
Free Bad-Ass Morning Workout: Conquer SF’s Hills | Every Friday
Every Friday morning at 6:30 am, gather at a different San Francisco hill for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city.
The hills change each week (it might be Alamo Square, Moraga Steps, Twin Peaks, Lombard…), but expect ...
CANCELLED: Friday Farmers Market & Bazaar | UN Plaza
UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus concerns, this event has been cancelled temporarily.
Every Friday from 7am to 4pm, UN Plaza will feature the best of San Francisco. Grab fresh fruits and veggies, buy gifts from local vendors, and grab lunch at delicious food stalls representing cuisine from ...
Free “Oysters on the Half Shell” Fridays | El Rio
El Rio, a neighborhood dive in the deep Mission, gives away free Oysters on the half shell from local folks in Tomales Bay, every Friday at 5:30 pm. Arrive on time, they go fast.
And get your drink on with happy hour on Friday from 5-8 pm ...
Big Mood Comedy: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show | Oakland
Big Mood Comedy is an intimate standup comedy show featuring the best local and touring comics every Friday upstairs at Oakland’s very own Legionnaire Saloon.
Hosted by Hayley Beacon, Jordan Thewlis, and Jeff Dean. Free cookies.
Please note that from February 7th, the shows happens every Friday ...
“HellaFunny Fridays” Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa
San Francisco has one of the best underground comedy scenes in America. Come check out some of the Bay’s best rising comics at HellaFunny’s weekly stand-up comedy show “HellaFunny Fridays.”
HellaFunny Fridays
Every Friday at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Trademark and Copyright, 1123 Folsom Stree (and 7th St.), SF
FREE ...
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies | Skylark Bar
Join Hunny Bunny and Her Hot Toddies for Mischief at the Skylark Bar every Friday at 8 pm.
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies Every Friday | 8 pm Skylark Bar, 3089 16th St, SF, CA FREE
Enjoy drinks, dancing, DJs and more at this free ...
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse | Mutiny Radio
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse on Mutiny Radio is a free comedy show every Friday from 8-11 pm at Mutiny Radio on the corner of 21st and Florida in the deep Mission District.
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse
Every Friday | 8-10 pm
Mutiny Radio, 2781 21st Street, SF, CA
$10
Over 25 of San ...
“Best of SF” Stand-Up Comedy Night | SF
Check out a fresh line-up of SF’s comics every Friday at 8 pm at the beautiful Variety Preview Theater in downtown SF’s iconic Hobart Building.
Funcheap Deal: Get tickets for $5 with promo code FUNCHEAP. Otherwise, tickets are $15.
Located in the iconic Hobart Building, right next ...
Jazz at The Atlas Cafe | SF
Jazz at The Atlas is a weekly jazz residency with five rotating jazz bands. Music is always free, though tipping is encouraged.
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
Updated 1/20/2020 – Event info last checked via website.
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
Friday Night Outdoor Roller Skate DJ Party: “Midnight Rollers” | SF
Strap on your skates and roller disco around the city at the Midnight Rollers Friday Night Skate party.
This weekly skate (as long as it’s not raining or during Burning Man) hits up San Francisco’s main attractions, all while blasting their own beats from two jogging strollers ...
SF Beer Olympics: Beer Pong, Flip Cup & $2 Beers | North Beach
Meet and compete against locals, travelers, couch surfers, au pairs, and hostelers. Games are free to play (including flip cup, beer pong and relays) and many weeks they have themed events for holidays, or just because.
Get 6 drink coupons for $1 each. Use coupons before ...
“Comedy Soup”: Music, Comedy, Free Wine & Popcorn | Oakland
Comedy Soup is Oakland’s very own little Stand-Up house show that features top local and touring comics, complimentary Wine and popcorn and musical guests from a variety of styles.
Past guests have appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, Viceland, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Conan, Colbert & Corden.
In November ...
“The Function” SF’s Newest Hip-Hop Dance Party | Milk Bar
Come party at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Haight for a early 2000s hip-hop and R&B club bangers.
DJ Beats Me plays everything from Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, Lil Jon, Mac Dre, Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, Notorious B.I.G., Rihanna, SOB X RBE, Usher, Robin ...
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy | SF
EndGames Improv is bringing something new to the genre, what could turn out to be a very hot affair (in that release of tension, funny kind of way) with “Your F!#&ed Up Relationship.”
“YFUR” is an entirely improvised comedy show inspired by stories of your own ...
