Events for May 1, 2021
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“Collected Breath” Midnight Videos on Salesforce Tower Tip (May 1-31)
From midnight to 1am, each night for the month of May, RAWdance will be poised 1,070 feet above the city on the Salesforce Tower screen, lighting up Jim Campbell’s Day for Night installation as part of the artist’s studio’s monthly “midnight artist collaboration,” in partnership ...
Vintage & Handcrafted Makers Market (Vallejo)
Come shop this open air market hosted by Studio Tableaux featuring a curated selection of Bay Area Vintage and handcrafted makers. There will be a wide selection of antiques, vintage home goods and clothing, and handmade products.
Please wear a face mask and maintain social distance. ...
“Fight For Air” Urban Staircase Climb
Healthy lungs and clean air. That’s why we Climb.
We’re taking the Climb outside in 2021. We’re moving onward and upward, safely and responsibly, so that we can make an impact now to ensure a healthier future for all.
Celebrating its 15th year in San Francisco, the ...
Planters’ “NUTmobile” Visits San Francisco
The Iconic NUTmobile will be parked at the Sunset Wellness Mercantile. People can browse through the market and come see us as one of the vendors at the market. This is the only time the NUTmobile will be in San Francisco. At the event you ...
Giant 9-Foot-Tall “Floral Butterflies” Hit the Streets of SF (May 1-7)
Ever wanted to become a butterfly? You’ll get a chance to spread your wings in May. On Saturday, May 1st 13 large floral Instagramable butterflies are landing in the streets of San Francisco for a weeklong promotion. The giant butterflies, which range from 6-9 feet ...
| 9:00 am | First Saturdays Free Outdoor Boot Camp | Oakland | FREE |
| 9:00 am | Sick Plant Clinic | UC Berkeley Botanical Garden | FREE* *Garden admission is free only if you're attending the Sick Plant Clinic.
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San Francisco’s 30-Day “Small Business” Challenge (May 1-31)
THE CHALLENGE:
For the month of May can you shop and dine using only small businesses?
May is Small Business Month and the SF Chamber of Commerce is also hosting Small Business Week!
We’ve created a series of programs to promote small businesses to our community!
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“The Small Matter” Butterfly, Bug & Environmental Art Show (May 1-June 12)
May 1, 2021-June 12, 2021 | Gallery Hours: Hours: Tu, W, F, Sa 10-5:30, Th 11-7
Isabella Kirkland directs her technical proficiency towards illuminating the acute threat to Earth’s smallest creatures.
In the world of environmental activism and nature documentaries, much attention is given to the large, ...
“Meatless May” Challenge
This May, use the power of your plate to help fight climate change! Did you know: making small changes incrementally to your diet is a simple and affordable way to make an impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and boost your health? Acterra’s “Meatless May” ...
SF Etsy X Craft and Work Spring 2021 Online Pop-Up (May 1-2)
Get Ready to Virtually Shop Tiny with our SF Etsy Makers! – SPRING EDITION
The SF Etsy Street Team and Craft and Work Studio from Pacifica, CA are excited to present a weekend of shopping and craft demos featuring over 30 makers and Etsy sellers from ...
Bank of America Free Museum Weekend
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
“The Wonderful World of Indoor Houseplants” Online Workshop
Houseplants can bring us joy and a sense of calmness in our homes, and provide other benefits too! As many of us continue to spend more time at home during this extended COVID period, our appreciation of our beautiful potted companions has increased. This informative, ...
Clement Street Cleanup and Waste Audit (Part 1)
Help us count, map, and cleanup litter found along Balboa Street in the Outer Richmond. All supplies provided. Meet at B Star (127 Clement St), first 5 to show receive a FREE lunch. To sign up email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name.
Free Parks Admission Day: Every 1st Saturday | Marin County
This event no longer takes place Come to the “Measure A Days” which offers free access to all parks on the first Saturday of the month. The name is because of the loss in fee revenues will be offset by the Measure A funds approved ...
| 10:00 am | Free Guided Trail & Nature Walk | Golden Gate Park | FREE |
Berkeley Art Museum “Free Preview Day “for Essential Workers
The UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) announced today that it will reopen its galleries to the public on a three-day weekly schedule, beginning on Sunday, May 2. See the BAMPFA reopening updates After a thirteen-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
SF Chinatown “Walkway Weekends” Saturdays & Sundays (Thru June 2021)
San Francisco Chinatown’s iconic Grant Avenue will be closed off to traffic and cars for a pleasant open walkway under vibrant red lanterns every weekend — now through October December 2021. EVENT UPDATE – Walkway Weekends was unexpectedly canceled early on October 31 Enjoy a ...Every Saturday
Unkle Morty’s Pop Up Market
Grab your mask and head over to the Mortuary. Unkle Morty’s collecting a strange assortment of special characters to show their stuff, collectibles, head scratching art, vintage clothing, handmade goods, squirting fountains and all that is unusual.
Close to MacArthur BART and plenty of parking on ...
“Fog City Flea” Pop-Up Outdoor Market in Berkeley (May 1-2)
Fog City Flea is a curated market of makers & merchants from San Francisco, the Bay Area + beyond. It was created originally for the historic Ferry Building in San Francisco and will also pop up in destinations throughout Northern California. This April, Maker’s Row in Berkeley presents ...
AAPI Artist Market (Oakland)
In light of current events, E14 Gallery and Steaming Happiness have teamed up to host an AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Artist Market to not only highlight and support local AAPI artists but also AAPI owned eateries. This event is free to attend and ...
Mother’s Day Pop-Up Event (Walnut Creek)
Saturday, May 1st from 11am – 2pm, come shop for the perfect Mother’s Day gift or just enjoy ?all the perks we have planned for MOM!
About this Event
Shop from Local Small Businesses!
Special Gifts for the First 20 Attendees
WIN Raffle Prizes
Photo Booth Fun
Milk and Lily Boutique. ...
“Empty Spaces” New Painting & Photography Show (May 1 – June 19)
Manna Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of “Empty Spaces”, an exhibition of paintings and photography by Bay area artists Sandra Wong Orloff and Gina Gaiser, opening Saturday, May 1 and continuing to Saturday, June 19. Both artists will do a walk through May ...
“Bake Love Note Hate” Bake Sale for AAPI Community (Oakland)
Buy mouth-watering baked goods from world-class Bay Area bakers like Boichik Bagels and Firebrand Artisan Breads, as well as local favorites like Annie’s T Cakes, Two Chicks in the Mix, Ono Bakehouse, and so many more! But WAIT…
This is no ordinary bake sale. In addition ...
SF Chinatown’s “Clarion Performing Arts Center” Grand Reopening
Clarion Performing Arts Center is the only performing arts center in San Francisco Chinatown and its neighboring communities. Clarion celebrates its Grand Reopening and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on May 1 with five hours of indoor and outdoor activities. Midday Music featuring Ultra World ...
Edith’s Pie Anniversary Party
Come spend the afternoon with celebrating Edith’s Pie at The Lede in oakland! Pick up pre orders, enjoy slices, hand pies, quiches, & cocktails. We’ll have music, a raffle, & some cool ~limited~ swag. Limited indoor table reservations are available as well through Edith’s Pie ...
Social and Economic Justice Film Festival (May 1-2)
MAY 1st, 1-9pm & MAY 2nd, 12-9pm Pacific time
The Social and Economic Justice Film Festival presents films made by independent filmmakers who are affirming labor and other human rights, and advocating social and economic justice. The film festival highlights films and videos that explore and ...
“Moodles” Free Samples & Filmed Reactions (Berkeley Farmer’s Market)
The local food startup, Moodles, produces 100% locally-grown pasta- and meat-substitutes made of mushrooms, fruit, and leaves.
We’ll be at the Downtown Berkeley Farmer’s Market on Saturday 5/1 at 1pm, giving free samples and filming reactions for our application to Elon Musk’s XPRIZE: Feed the Next ...
Every Saturday
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday.
Free Community Yoga Class
Every Saturday | 10 am
Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA
FREE
Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome.
Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks.
Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form.
You will gain a personal understanding ...
“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 ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong.
Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
