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Friday, May 12

Mother’s Day at Anaba Wines: Wine Tasting + Chocolates (May 12-14)
Friday, May 12 – 10:30 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $45 | Anaba Wines
On Friday May 12th through Sunday May 14th, Anaba will be celebrating Mothers Day weekend with generous pours and complimentary chocolate covered strawberries. With a tasting room located in beautiful Sonoma, there’s no better way to treat the women of the hour than with a relaxing ...
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

SF’s Free “Birding Hour” w/ Binoculars Provided at Heron’s Head Park (Feb-May)
Friday, May 12 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Heron's Head Park

Amateur Birding Hour at the EcoCenter in Heron’s Head Park Swing by the EcoCenter in Heron’s Head Park (32 Jennings Street) for our Amateur Birding Hour on Friday afternoons from 2 to 3 p.m. from February to May 2023 With binoculars and bird guides provided ...Every Friday

4:00 pmFeel Good Fridays w/ $5 Happy Hour (SF)  FREE*
*No RSVP required and free to the public to enter
Free Golden Gate Outdoor Concert Night: R&B, Rock, and Jazz
Friday, May 12 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

Performances in Golden Gate Park Announced for 2024 Season. Season 4 will bring 125+ free live performances at Golden Gate Park Bandshell. After several months of renovations, Illuminate is beginning its robust performance season with 125+ diverse free concerts at historic landmark venue, the Golden ...

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, May 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

Free Winemaker Tasting w/ Brent Mayeaux of Staigiaire Wine (SF)
Friday, May 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bottle Bacchanal
We regularly host educational tastings and events at the shop! They are free to attend and they are a fun opportunity to try and learn about some of the exciting wines and spirits that we carry! May 12, 2023 from 5-8pm – Local Winemaker, Brent Mayeaux ...
SF’s New Friday Night Market “Bhangra & Beats” (2023)

A bi-monthly night market & block party is back to Downtown San Francisco in the spring and summer of 2024 with up to 15,000 expected to attend! Enjoy 3 city blocks of Downtown full of music, dancing, delicious street food cuisine, cocktails and shopping from ...

Road Trip: Sacramento’s Free Summer 2023 Concerts (May 12)
Friday, May 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cesar Chavez Plaza Sacramento

Concerts In The Park Return May 5! We can’t wait to see you in Cesar Chavez Plaza every Friday night May 5 – July 28 (except July 7) from 5 – 9 PM. Concerts in the Park is always free and always fun with a ...

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party (2023)
Friday, May 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center

With Fogust behind us and beautiful Bay Area fall coming quick, Off the Grid is making its return to Fort Mason Center with 8 themed Friday night food fests between September 1 – October 27. Theme nights include a celebration of San Francisco, Asian holiday ...Every Friday

SF’s “Small Business Week” Party w/ Drinks & Bites (The Hibernia)
Friday, May 12 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $40*
*$20 - SF Chamber Member Ticket | $40 - Non-Member Ticket
| The Hibernia Bank Bldg.
Join us for a festive evening as we close out San Francisco’s 2023 Small Business Week. This year’s celebration will take place at The Hibernia on Friday, May 12 at 5:30 pm. Engage in an opportunity to network, learn, listen and share experiences with entrepreneurs, seasoned ...
Warriors vs. Lakers: 2023 Playoffs Watch Party at Thrive City (Game 6) Party at Thrive City

Dub Nation – come out to Thrive City for the Golden State Warriors Playoffs Watch Party, presented by Chase. When the Warriors are on the road, enjoy lawn games and our sport court, special guests and entertainers, and cheer on the Dubs while we broadcast ...

6:00 pmNocturnal: Climate Conversations at Oakland’s Chabot Space & Science Center (21+)  *
*Adults $20
East Bay Open Studios Opening Celebration and Exhibition
Friday, May 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Uptown Station
East Bay Open Studios Opening Celebration and Exhibition May 12th. We wanted to personally invite you to join us at the East Bay Open Studios Opening Celebration and Exhibition at Uptown Station on May 12th at 6pm. View artwork contributed by 100’s of artists participating in ...
Red Bull “Dance Your Style” San Jose Dance Battle (2023)
Friday, May 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The event is free and open to the public.
| Guildhouse
On Friday, May 12, 2023 (NEW RESCHEDULED DATE + NOW IN SAN JOSE) the global all-styles dance competition Red Bull Dance Your Style will return to Oakland. Taking place in front of Oakland’s City Hall at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, the event will showcase Oakland’s ...
6:00 pmMasquerade Benefit 2023 (San Francisco War Memorial)  $150
Criibaby at Queer Vibes: Free Concert & Community-Building Workshop (SF LGBT Center) As queer people, we often find solace in the worlds we build- for us, by us. So when rising queer artist Criibaby thought, “What would gender-neutral music sound like?” she knew: they had to create it. Mention you found this event on Funcheap and get a free piece ...
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live 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 HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

6:30 pmStand Up Comedy Night at East Cut Crossing  FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-at-the-crossing-a-night-filled-with-laughter-and-drinks-and-more-tickets-569900296127
Stand Up Comedy Night at East Cut Crossing (SF)
Friday, May 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover, RSVPs encouraged
| The Crossing at East Cut

Join us at The Crossing at East Cut on 2nd Fridays in 2023 for a night filled with laughs, drinks, bites, and more. Hosted by Max Rosenblum, featuring top rising comedians from the Bay Area, Comedy at The Crossing is the perfect date night activity ...Monthly

7:00 pm“Deep Cut Comedy” Live Stand Up at Fish & Farm (SF)  FREE
SF’s Winterfest Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, May 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
| Speakeasy Brewery

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been defiantly brewing small batches of beer in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood since 1997. Come celebrate this legacy with a special pop-up comedy festival every Friday night. It’s a fun night with comedy, food trucks, and exclusive and rare lineup ...Every Friday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Show + Dim Sum: Live in Chinatown (SF)
Friday, May 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
| Chi Lounge / Imperial Palace (Chinatown)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs. Free tickets for the first 100 people to RSVP ...Every Friday

“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2023)
Friday, May 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (normally $15-20). Two drink minimum required
| Mayes Oyster House

Crime is no laughing matter in San Francisco… unless it’s Comedians with Criminal Records – a unique showcase of professional comics who’ve had troubles with the law in the past. In addition to an hilarious comedy set, you’ll also hear the back-story of the comedian ...

7:30 pmEast Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)  FREE
40% off Tix: Acclaimed Camp Comedy “The Confession of Lily Dare” in SF (Opening Week)

Infamous madame Lily Dare is on her road to ruin – paved with good intentions – in this campy and captivating comedy by Charles Busch. Playing at New Conservatory Theatre Center May 12-June 11. “The Confession of Lily Dare” Regional Premiere by Charles Busch May ...

“Chinatown NightLife” Giant Half-Block Long LED Dragon Parade Down Grant Ave.
Friday, May 12 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Red's Bar
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in Chinatown with our first ever NightLife event! Along Jackson Street, we have great eateries, bars, and the Great Star Theater with amazing shows. The LED dragon will start on Beckett and Jackson Street in front of the oldest bar in Chinatown ...
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, May 12 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

Stand Up Bay Area Presents: Nato Green
Friday, May 12 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Milk Bar
“His determined presence has helped keep us honest… The perennial deadpan voice of San Francisco values.” –SF Chronicle “The Whiteness Album combines impeccable writing, a calm demeanor and delivery, and a personal take on seemingly overwhelming issues that offers up jokes that don’t feed into Trump ...
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