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Tuesday, May 5

de Young Museum Free Admission Day | First Tuesdays
Tuesday, May 5 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply
| de Young Museum

Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections feature priceless treasures and works of arts from the 17th through the 20th centuries ...Monthly

Legion of Honor Free Admission Day | First Tuesdays
Tuesday, May 5 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply
| Legion of Honor

The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Normally general admission is $20 for adults, but on the first Tuesday of each month admission ...Monthly

Conservatory of Flowers: Free Admission Day | GG Park
Tuesday, May 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Conservatory of Flowers

Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from the other side of the world, or a budding botanist, the Conservatory of Flowers, located in Golden Gate Park, offers an intimate, up-close experience with nearly 2,000 species of rare, exotic, and endangered plants from more ...Monthly

10:00 amJunior Center of Art and Science: Online Playdates  FREE
All Day$2 Tuesday Bowling Specials | Diablo Valley Bowl  $2
Contemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day | First Tuesdays
Tuesday, May 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Contemporary Jewish Museum

The Contemporary Jewish Museum engages audiences of all  backgrounds through dynamic exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art, and ideas. And the architecture of the Museum itself is a work of art. CLOSURE UPDATE: The Contemporary Jewish Museum has closed ...

11:00 amYerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) | Free First Tuesdays  FREE
Free Admission Day: Museum of Craft and Design | Dogpatch
Tuesday, May 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Museum of Craft and Design

Please note the Museum of Craft and Design no longer has a free day on the First Tuesday of every month. As of 2022 the museum has a “pay what you can” Wednesdays. Enjoy free admission to the Museum of Craft and Design on the first Tuesday of every ...

First Tuesday “Pay What You Wish” Day | Cartoon Art Museum
Tuesday, May 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly

TALL: Tenderloin Art Lending Library | SF
Tuesday, May 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 80 Turk

T.A.L.L. the Tenderloin Art Lending Library loans framed, original artwork, much of it by Tenderloin artists, for free to lower income residents. Take a work home for one month, bring it back and borrow another piece for one month. Just like the public library TALL: ...

Disney’s Virtual Storytime “Mary Poppins” with Illustrator Geneviève Godbout
Tuesday, May 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
Join Disney’s first Virtual Storytime, Mary Poppins with Illustrator Geneviève Godbout, based on the original story by P.L. Travers. Join Godbout as she reads the timeless tale of everyone’s favorite magical nanny and her enchanting adventures with Jane and Michael Banks. Registration for this program will open to ...
Golden Gate Park 150th Online Celebration: An A to Z Adventure
Tuesday, May 5 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Online
Golden Gate Park is 150! Want a fun way to learn about, celebrate, and explore the many sides of the park? Join author Marta Lindsey and illustrator Michael Wertz for an online celebration of the park and the release of their new book, Golden Gate Park, An ...
12:00 pmFree Admission Day at the Bedford Gallery | East Bay  FREE
Fun Virtual Afternoon Bingo!
Tuesday, May 5 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE

Join MC Preston and Tech Guru Justin for live Bingo every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 pm!  Make sure to have downloaded your (free) virtual Bingo Board prior to the start of the program. To download Bingo Board visit: https://bingobaker.com/play/1228516 Click on “Generate Card” and ...Every Tuesday

POSTPONED: Free Walking Tour: Wonder Women of SF | Golden Gate Park
Tuesday, May 5 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required. Donations are appreciated.
| Kezar Pavilion
UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been postponed. Please check the website for updates. Celebrate Women’s Month with a stroll through HER-story… The “Wonder Women of SF” walking tour series celebrates Lady artists, pioneers, revolutionaries, politicians, entertainers, and generally impressive dames from local history. The Golden Gate ...
The Detour Free Arcade Game Night | Every First Tuesday
Tuesday, May 5 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
| The Detour SF

Paid rent in SF? Hella Broke? Then first Tuesdays are the night for you.  The Detour hosts “Free Play Tuesday” with all arcade games on free play with purchase from the bar. Come enjoy all the video game glory from today and yesteryear while enjoying ...Monthly

Heklina’s Drag-Licious Happy Hour: Live from Palm Springs
Tuesday, May 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tipping Encouraged
| Palm Springs
Top supporter gets a private meet and greet after the show! Join Heklina from her Palm Springs digs for cocktails and chat. Heklina invites you into her world, live streaming your happiest of hours every Tuesday at 5pm PT. Tips graciously accepted.
Free Online Yoga on the Labyrinth: Virtual Meditation & Music
Tuesday, May 5 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE

With the Cathedral closed and San Francisco focusing on community health, the Yoga on the Labyrinth’s physical class is put on hold until further notice. But you can still have a unique opportunity to virtually experience movement, meditation and calming music at the comfort of ...Every Tuesday

“Creeper’s Quarantine Kickback” Online Comedy Show
Tuesday, May 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 each (General Admission) Hang with Creeper, $20 each (VIP Ticket) Includes Shout Out Video
| Los Angeles
Hey we know all the bars are closed on Cinco De Mayo or whatever ey.. But don’t trip. Grab some drinks and kick it with “Creeper” from CholoFit. Special guests will be in the house including Juanita Carmelita, Pachanga, Afradooshie, Frankie Quiñones, and more. Let’s ...
Cinco de Mayo Comedy Night – Zoom Edition
Tuesday, May 5 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 with a suggested donation on Venmo.
| The Layover
Let’s celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some laughs! We’re gathering some amazing comedians. Pour a cocktail (two drink minimum) and enjoy a lineup of comedians from all over the country. Please note this event takes place on May 5, not May 6 as was originally submitted ...
Ottessa Moshfegh’s “Death in Her Hands” Discussion | Green Apple Books
Tuesday, May 5 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Green Apple Books on the Park
Ottessa Moshfegh discusses her new novel Death in Her Hands. Praise for Death in Her Hands “When it comes to evoking the jagged edge of contemporary anxiety there might not be a more insightful writer working today than Moshfegh. That is, if the boundless dark potential of ...
8:00 pmFirst Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour | The Layover  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
Drive-In Movie Theaters are Back: Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, May 5 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $5.50*
*$5.50 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $1.75
| Solano 2 Drive In

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

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