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Friday, May 18

All DayCANCELLED: The Janet Jackson Flash Mob Day | SF  FREE
3:00 pmFree Sightglass Coffee Cupping | SoMa  FREE*
*Free, but space is limited so an RSVP is requested.
Art At The Dump: Recology’s Recycled Materials Art Exhibition | SF
Friday, May 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is free and open to the public, all ages welcome, wheelchair accessible.
| Recology San Francisco

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
Friday, May 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but bring some cash for food purchases.
| Fort Mason Center

🎉 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 pmFriday 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.
5:30 pmNetwork Mixer At La Pena: Music, Bites, Sips & Socializing | Berkeley  FREE
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 | ...
6:00 pm“The Young Karl Marx” Free Film Screening | SF  FREE*
*Free Admission, Suggested Donation $5
Burning Man Playa Arts Sneak Peek | Oakland
Friday, May 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required
| Classic Cars West
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 ...
7:00 pmWin Tix: “Cannabis Equity Summit” with The Pharcyde | Oakland  WIN
Speakeasy Circus: Anniversary Gala & Aerial Performance | SF
Friday, May 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*$25 general admission
| Acrosports
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 pmBicycle 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.
Win Tix: “Habitat for Humanity” Havana Nights Gala | SF Design Center
Friday, May 18 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: WIN*
*Discounted tickets available for $65 at Gilt
| San Francisco 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
Friday, May 18 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret San Jose Location

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

8:00 pmFandango Jarocho: Son Jarocho Jam Session | Berkeley  FREE*
*Donations welcome
5th Annual Retro-Inspired Black Light Art Party | 111 Minna
Friday, May 18 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with $10 suggested donation.
| 111 Minna Gallery

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
Friday, May 18 – 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN | 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
Friday, May 18 – 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN | 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
Friday, May 18 – 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN | 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
Friday, May 18 – 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN | 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 ...
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