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Friday, May 3

2:00 amHow K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life  FREE
8:00 amSF’s Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)  FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate 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 Friday

Bair Island Walking Tour (Redwood City)
Friday, May 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE | Bair Island Trail Parking Lot
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a walking tour at Bair Island! You’ll be guided by POST ambassadors who will share the history of this beautiful protected space, information about the species that live there, and what you can do to contribute. This easy 1 mile ...

Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 – May 5)
Friday, May 3 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Various Locations

From April 26 to May 5th, enjoy 10 days of free dance events (classes, workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and more), happening all over the Bay Area. Watch inspiring artists, practice your favorite style, or discover a new groove. Visit the Bay Area Dance Week Hub ...

All DayHistory Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)  FREE
Contemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)
Friday, May 3 – 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 ...

“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

2024 San Francisco “Windup Watch Fair” at Fort Mason (May 3-5) The Windup Watch Fair is a three-day-long shopping event that brings watch brands and customers together in a fun, approachable, and engaging environment. Come see over 60 brands and their products, including local San Francisco brand Treiber Timepieces. The 2024 San Francisco Windup Watch Fair is at ...
Little Oceanauts Mother’s Day Mini Night Market (SF) Come join us at Little Oceanauts for our 3rd Mini Market on Friday, May 3rd from 4:00pm-7:00pm! The theme will be centered around Mother’s Day and there will be various vendors selling things ranging from homemade crochet crafts, pastries, accessories, and so much more! We are ...
San Leandro’s 1st Annual “MexiPino Fiesta” (2024)
Friday, May 3 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown San Leandro
Join us on May 3rd for Downtown San Leandro’s First Annual MexiPino Fiesta and enjoy a fusion of Mexican and Filipino cultures and cuisines! The San Leandro MexiPino Fiesta is an event showcasing Mexican and Filipino food, vendors, art, music, cars, and more! Located at 222 ...
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, May 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

“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

SF’s Newest Mural w/ Dedication Party & Free Castro Art Walk
Friday, May 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 19th Street between Market Street and Caselli Avenue
Come have fun on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 5-8pm on 19th Street (between Market Street and Caselli Avenue) with a short program at 6pm. Our free neighborhood street party celebrates the iconic Upper Market Mural “Chant of the Earth, Voice of the Land.” Originally ...
SF’s Castro Art Walk 2024 (Every First Friday)
Friday, May 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free self-guided tour
| Castro Merchants

The Castro Art Walk is back for 2024 as a regular monthly event, every first Friday of the month! Please come and (re)discover the coolest arts district in San Francisco – The Castro Arts District. Participating small businesses extend their business hours to host special ...Monthly

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, May 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

5:00 pmTri Valley Artist Studio TourSneak Peak Friday  FREE*
*Free
5:00 pmOldies y Cerveza (Cinco De Mayo Celebration Weekend)  FREE*
*Free Admission w/ $5 Parking
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, May 3 – 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

5:00 pmFashion Art & Style  FREE
“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, May 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs ...Monthly

6:00 pmAfrobeats & Salsa Party at Music City (SF)  FREE*
*FREE
“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, May 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” 2024 Update: Art Murmur is still on! Despite Oakland First Fridays being on ...Monthly

6:00 pmCarla Golder: Through the Years (Oakland)  FREE*
*Free
6:30 pmFirst Fridays At The Museum w/ The Real Thang Band (Benicia)  $15
SF’s New Star Wars Bar Hosts Pop-Up Comedy (May 2-5)
Friday, May 3 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (limited to 50 free tickets per show)
| Mayes Oyster House

Star Wars Takes Over Mayes Oyster House: A Must-Visit Pop-Up Bar in San Francisco This Thursday, May 2nd, something exciting is landing in San Francisco. Mayes Oyster House, a well-loved spot in the city, is transforming into The Darkside, a Star Wars-themed pop-up bar that promises to ...

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, May 3 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, May 3 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
Friday, May 3 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
| Speakeasy Brewery

This event no longer takes place at Speakeasy. We’ve moved all of our comedy shows to The Function (1414 Market St., SF) starting June 2024! Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy ...

7:00 pmSoMa Comedy Night at Buzzworks  $10*
*$10.
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