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Wednesday, May 12

Free Admission Hour “Japanese Tea Garden” at GG Park

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday

“Checking in with Perseverance” Mars Rover
Wednesday, May 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Not Specified
| Online Event
After the successful February 18th landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars, Exploratorium scientist Isabel Hawkins and host Ron Hipschman catch up with our plucky Martian companion and tell you all about what’s happening on the red planet. Where has Perseverance been? What has it ...

Castro Farmers’ Market (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, May 12 – 2:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Farmers' Market

Welcome back your favorite farmers to the corner of Market and Noe Streets as they offer their amazing citrus, tasty root vegetables, honey, flowers, baked goods, and beautiful leafy greens.  Castro Farmers’ Market Every Wed., April 2 – November 19, 2025 | 3p-7p Castro Farmer’s ...Every Wednesday

Online Discussion: The Formation of San Mateo County
Wednesday, May 12 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
| San Mateo County History Museum
In “Legacy of Corruption,” hear San Mateo County Historical Association President Mitch Postel tell of the ballot box stuffing, voter intimidation and other dirty tricks associated with the County’s political formation in 1856, 165 years ago this May. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, ...
Presentation: Formation of San Mateo County
Wednesday, May 12 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration required
| San Mateo County History Museum
San Mateo County politics are clean and tame today, but back when the County was first formed in 1856, things were dirty and wild. The San Mateo County Historical Association will present its President, Mitch Postel, who will tell about ballot box stuffing, voter intimidation ...
“Sam Cady Trio” Wine, Food and Jazz
Wednesday, May 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Food and drinks for purchase
| Scopo DiVino
Great Wine, Food and Jazz with Sam Cady-piano, Joe McKinley-bass and Alexey Berlin-drums.
POSTPONED: SF’s Epic “Western Wednesdays” & Free Bull Rides | Westwood
Wednesday, May 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*No cover. Free bull rides if you follow Westwood on Instagram
| Westwood

Due to the Shelter in Place order, Westwood is temporarily closed until April 7. Please check Instagram on updates. Enjoy wild times every Wednesday at SF’s premier country music bar with $5 Happy Hour specials on delicious shareable plates like Mac & Triple Cheese, All-You-Can-Eat Wings ...Every Wednesday

49ers Youth Vaccine Night at Levi’s Stadium
Wednesday, May 12 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for high schoolers 16+ (and their families)
| Levi's Stadium

In an effort to help get the younger population vaccinated, Santa Clara County has partnered with the San Francisco 49ers for “Youth Night at Levi’s Stadium” from 5:30-7:30 pm, May 11-13. The newly vaccinated youth will be treated to a tour of a NFL locker ...

Virtual Poetry & Author Event: Peter Filkins and Rosanna Warren
Wednesday, May 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Join us on Wednesday, May 12 at 6pm PT when Peter Filkins and Rosanna Warren join us to discuss their latest collections, Water/Music and So Forth, on Zoom! Zoom Login Info Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84930241583 About Water/Music Exploring the space between nature and culture, ...
Live Outdoor Comedy Night at San Francisco Brewing Co.
Wednesday, May 12 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:15 pm | Cost: $20*
*Reserve a table for 2 for $20, a table for 4 for $40, or a table for up to 6 people for $50. Purchase of food and one beverage are required,
| San Francisco Brewing Co. Restaurant & Brewery

COVID UPDATE – All events are likely canceled during the December 7-January 4 Shelter in Place order Drinking and Live Comedy are back together in San Francisco! Come watch one of the best shows in the Bay while you sip on San Francisco Brewing Co.’s ...Every Wednesday

7:00 pmThe Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF  FREE
“HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)

We’ve got a new covered secret beer garden to introduce you to for HellaSecret – a new series of pop-up live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This ...

Comedy Bosses: Live Outdoor Comedy in Walnut Creek
Wednesday, May 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*One-item minimum
| Retro Junkie
Comedian Drea Meyers has produced live comedy shows from San Francisco up to Sacramento and now she’s bringing the comedy right to Walnut Creek! And not just any comedy: the bosses of comedy. That’s right! It’s an entire lineup of only the most confident, swaggy, ...
Female vs. Male Sexual Psychology
Wednesday, May 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $10 | Online
From the beginning, men and women are conditioned around their sexuality quite differently, not to mention having completely different bodies! This can create an enormous amount of confusion unless we deliberately learn how it is for the other sex, as well as how it truly ...
“Dinner and a Show” at Asiento
Wednesday, May 12 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*purchase 2 menu items required
| Asiento

Reserve your table for 2 or more for dinner and a comedy show on Asiento’s beautiful outdoor parklet Outdoor Dining is BACK in SF! Don’t let the social isolation get to you. Reserve your table for 2 or more and enjoy a delicious meal from ...Every Wednesday

7:30 pm“Moonlight Comedy: No Cover Comedy & Karaoke Night | Oakland  FREE*
*Donation of $10-20 per audience member is recommended and appreciated.
7:30 pmFree AcroYoga Class | Sports Basement Berkeley  FREE
Zeitgeist Live Comedy San Francisco! Live comedy is officially back. Join us for a night of the Bay Area’s best stand up comedians at San Francisco’s legendary Zeitgeist Beer Garden. Tickets are sold by the table so grab your friends and come on out! Tables start at $30 for ...
8:00 pmThe Setup’s “A Funny Thing Happened” Storytelling Night | Beer Basement  $5*
*$5 with discount code "funcheap" (First 20 people to RSVP with their emails to info@setupcomedy.com can get in for free.)

Every Wednesday

Free Bad-Ass Morning Outdoor Workout: Alta Vista Park | SF
Every Wednesday – 6:30 am | Cost: FREE | Alta Plaza Park
Free Bad-Ass Morning Outdoor Workout: Alta Vista Park | SF
Every Wednesday morning at 6:30 am, gather at Alta Plaza Park for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city. The half hour workouts are different each week, but consist of boot camp style workouts like running hills, core work, ...
“Heart of the City” Wednesday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Every Wednesday – All Day | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Heart of the City" Wednesday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Heart of the City Farmers Market is a uniquely independent, farmer-operated, nonprofit farmers market located year round on Sundays and Wednesdays in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, rain or shine. Nearly 30 local farmers and artisan food vendors provide a wide selection of fresh local produce, ...
CANCELED – Autodesk Design Gallery & Free Guided Tour | Embarcadero
Every Wednesday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Autodesk Gallery
CANCELED - Autodesk Design Gallery & Free Guided Tour | Embarcadero
This event series is canceled. The Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco celebrates the design process that takes a great idea and turns it into a reality. With more than 20 different exhibits regularly on display that showcase the innovative work of Autodesk customers, the ...
SF Public Library’s $1 Book Sale | Civic Center
Every Wednesday – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
SF Public Library's $1 Book Sale | Civic Center
Starting in April, the San Francisco Public Library hosts weekly Wednesday Steps Sales, located at the Larkin Street entrance to the Main Library. All books and media are just $1 or less each and all proceeds from Steps Sales benefit the San Francisco Public Library. SF Public ...
Stitch In: Come By, Meet People & Stitch | SF
Every Wednesday – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| San Francisco School of Needlework & Design
Stitch In: Come By, Meet People & Stitch | SF
These free events give you the opportunity to stitch in an inspiring environment with fellow enthusiasts. Bring along your projects, embroidery, knitting or even darning, and enjoy the company of others and their vast needlework library at your leisure. Free Stitch Ins meet every Wednesday from ...
“Karma Cinema”: Pay-What-You-Wish Movie Night | The New Parkway
"Karma Cinema": Pay-What-You-Wish Movie Night | The New Parkway
Time to get generous; The New Parkway Theater is letting you pay-what-you-wish for a movie ticket every Wednesday night. Theater doors open at 6 pm every Wednesday and every movie (albeit a few exceptions like private events) will be offered on a sliding scale of a penny (if ...
Dandelion Chocolate: Factory Tour & Guided Tasting | SF
Every Wednesday – 6:10 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 and reservations are required
| Dandelion Chocolate
Dandelion Chocolate: Factory Tour & Guided Tasting | SF
Mmmm… chocolate! Four days a week, Dandelion Chocolates offer $15 factory tours (with tastings.) These tours can book up months in advance (especially for the Saturday tours), so we recommend trying to book as early as possible and aim for a Wednesday or Thursday. On the tour, ...
“Musical Wednesdays” Sing-Along At The Edge | Castro
Every Wednesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Edge
"Musical Wednesdays" Sing-Along At The Edge | Castro
Start your week singing with Musical Mondays or get over the hump with Musical Wednesdays at The Edge in the Castro, where they play all of your favorite musicals to sing and drink along with a different theme each week from 7 pm to 2 am every ...
Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights | Peninsula
Every Wednesday – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks purchase.
Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights | Peninsula
The Historic 7 Mile House will be hosts a weekly Wednesday Latin night and will feature the Bay Area’s best Latin bands on a rotating schedule. Liquid Wednesdays Latin Jam Nights Every Wednesday at 7 pm 7 Mile Sports Bar & Grill, 2800 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA FREE (No Cover. Reservations ...
Free Live Jazz & Latin Jazz Nights | Cigar Bar
Every Wednesday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cigar Bar & Grill
Free Live Jazz & Latin Jazz Nights |  Cigar Bar
Join the Cigar Bar & Grill every Wednesday & Thursday evening for a free Jazz show (both traditional jazz and latin jazz) by local Bay Area musicians. Shows start at 8pm. Enjoy great food, drinks & Jazz. For complete line-up and more information please visit their website. Live ...
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl | SF
Every Wednesday – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Northstar Cafe
Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl | SF
Try your hand (literally) at the Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Pub Crawl starting in North Beach. Get lubricated on $3 – $3.50 drink specials, and compete in Rock Paper Scissors tournament qualifying rounds while moving from bar to bar. The tournament champ wins a bar tab. Meet new people while earning points to ...
F Bomb’s “Laugh w/ Dignity” Free Comedy Show | SF
Every Wednesday – 8:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | La Rocca's Corner
F Bomb's "Laugh w/ Dignity" Free Comedy Show | SF
Come see real, live, up close, and uncaged comedians in an intimate environment at one of North Beach’s favorite watering holes, La Rocca’s corner. 21+ only. The show is free, the drinks are cheap with Happy Hour pricing all night, and the laughs are plenty. Hang with ...
“Housepitality” DJ Party & Free Champagne | SoMa
"Housepitality" DJ Party & Free Champagne | SoMa
Housepitality SF gives you a reason to come out dancing every Wednesday night with world-class artists and free champagne. Enjoy free champagne from 9-10 pm and $5 Jameson (with mention of Housepitality discount). The RSVP list closes at 6 pm on the day of the show. Housepitality DJ Night Every Wednesday ...
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