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Peninsula Restaurant Week 2023 (May 19-27)
Friday, May 19 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Depending on which restaurant you dine at, there are special menus, dishes and offerings
| The San Francisco Peninsula region
Dining out is back. Join us for our third annual Peninsula Restaurant Week May 19-27! Celebrate our local Peninsula restaurants and give back to the community. The San Francisco Peninsula, Embarcadero Media’s Peninsula Foodist and The Six Fifty have come together to bring you nine ...
10:00 amLe March Pop-up Warehouse Sale (May 19-21)  FREE*
*Free to come! No tickets necessary
Free Open Air Salsa Dance Party w/ Rueda Con Ritmo (SF)
Friday, May 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)

The 2024 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 4 at 1:00pm with Cuban soul from Pedrito Martinez. Now in its 24th year, the Festival will run each ...

“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

New Special Exhibit: “Decoding the Eye” at SF’s Museum of the Eye (Opens May 2023)
Friday, May 19 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye

The Museum of the Eye is offering a new special exhibit from May 10, 2023 – April 2024. Explore how the symbol of the eye has been used throughout history and in cultures all over the world. From the Eye of Horus to the Evil ...

“Into the Brightness” Brand New Exhibition at OMCA (Opens May 19th)

In collaboration with three profound Bay Area institutions, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth & NIAD at the Oakland Museum of California celebrates myriad works from contemporary artists with developmental disabilities. From painting to sculpture to multimedia, these world-renowned artists are producing ...

SF’s Newest Park & Dog Play Area Re-opening (Merced Heights)
Friday, May 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Merced Heights Playground
Merced Heights Lower Terrace Reopening Celebration on May 19, 2023 You’re invited to a reopening celebration for the lower terrace of Merced Heights Playground (801 Shields Street) on Friday, May 19 from noon to 1 p.m. The event will feature brief remarks, a senior fitness demonstration, ...
12:00 pmRosé Wine & Spirits Day: $30 For Tastings & Food Pairings (Lake Chalet)  $30*
*$30 is for full tastings and paired food dishes.
Tattto & Body Art Expo 2023 at Cow Palace (May 19-21)
Friday, May 19 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*1-day ticket: $25.00 (plus applicable fees), 3-day ticket: $55.00 (plus applicable fees)
| Cow Palace

Body Art Expo will be back at the Cow Palace May 19th-21st!! Get your tickets early!!! Don’t miss the opportunity to experience over 200+ body art and piercing vendors. The 2023 Body Art Expo, presented by MEGA productions, will take place in our South Hall ...

SF’s Free “Birding Hour” w/ Binoculars Provided at Heron’s Head Park (Feb-May)
Friday, May 19 – 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

3:00 pmFillmore Happy Hour Cleanup (SF)  FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/450054/
3:30 pmWest Portal Cleanup (SF)  FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/415143/
4:00 pmFeel Good Fridays w/ $5 Happy Hour (SF)  FREE*
*No RSVP required and free to the public to enter
Oakland Greek Festival 2023 (May 19 – 21)
Friday, May 19 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Adults $5, Children 12 & under are free.
| Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension

The Oakland Greek Festival returns for its anticipated weekend event as Oakland’s historic treasure with delicious homemade cuisine and breathtaking panoramic views of the entire SF Bay Area! Come help us celebrate and rejoice our Cuisine, Music, Dance, Art, and Return to our annual community ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, May 19 – 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

Oakland’s “Live in The Laurel” Music Fest Kickoff w/ Laura & Anton (2023)
Friday, May 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Vetiver

The Live in The Laurel offers outstanding locally-based live music in The Laurel district of Oakland. Each month, explore some rising stars and local favorites as they perform free shows in intimate venues along MacArthur Boulevard. Visitors are invited to dine at participating restaurant venues ...

5:00 pmTarot Card Readings & Wine Tasting  $30*
*$30 for Tarot Card reading, free wine tasting!
“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

Road Trip: Sacramento’s Free Summer 2023 Concerts (May 19)
Friday, May 19 – 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 19 – 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

Levi’s “501 Experience” Free Pop-up Concerts at SF’s Armory (May 19-27)
Friday, May 19 – 5:01 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Armory

Immerse yourself in the world of Levi’s at the 150th Anniversary celebration of their iconic 501 jean with a 40,000 sq ft. experience inside on of San Francisco’s most historic and iconic buildings, the Armory. Open to the public from May 19, 2023 through May ...

“Find Your Crew” Free Film Screening & Content Creator Mixer (Oakland)
Friday, May 19 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Oakland Asian Cultural Center
The future of filmmaking is in the Bay Area! In 2023, the film industry is finally recognizing that diversity in representation has a huge impact in the stories we tell and the audiences we connect with. From Black Panther to Shang-Chi, the Bay Area has ...
“Invincible Black Soul” Art Opening at SF Arts Commission
Friday, May 19 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SFAC Main Gallery
Opening tonight, Friday, May 19th! Invincible Black Soul: The Art of Bearing Witness Join us for the opening reception of Invincible Black Soul: The Art of Bearing Witness on Friday, May 19, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. SFAC Galleries is thrilled to present Invincible Black Soul: The Art of Bearing Witness, ...
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 ...

6:00 pm“A Zings In Your May” Free Stand-Up Comedy (SF)  FREE
6:00 pmMillbrae Art Show (May 19-20)  FREE
AAPI Goth Gala 2023 (Alameda)
Friday, May 19 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Red Door Art Alley & Gallery
Red Door Presents: AAPI  Goth Gala , A Celebration Of AAPI Art during World Goth Weekend! is a fundraiser event for the Alameda Island FilipinX group that specializes in cultural events and resources for the AAPI community! This event will have local makers/vendors, art for sale ...
7:00 pm“Deep Cut Comedy” Live Stand Up at Fish & Farm (SF)  FREE
“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Show + Dim Sum: Live in Chinatown (SF)
Friday, May 19 – 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

SF’s Winterfest Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, May 19 – 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

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