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Saturday, May 11

San Francisco Tech Week 2024 w/ 40 Free Programs (May 11—18)
Saturday, May 11 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library
Building new skills for your resume or just getting started with technology? Mark your calendars! Tech Week 2024 (May 11—18) is here to help with more than 40 free programs and one-on-one tech support. A collaborative effort between San Francisco Public Library and many community partners, ...
SF Tech Week 2024 (May 11-18)
Saturday, May 11 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Main Library
May 11-18, times vary Take your next step with technology during SF Tech Week. Explore, connect and level up your skills. Programs include tech help, computer basis, Artificial Intelligence, fraud prevention and more! All programs are free. SF Tech Week is produced by a coalition of many ...

SF’s “La Placita” Mother’s Day Marketplace + Free Roses for Moms (May 10-11)
Saturday, May 11 – 9:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | La Placita

Celebrate Mother’s Day with us this Friday and Saturday starting at 9 am at La Placita! Friday 9am to 8pm Saturday 9am to 7pm Enjoy live music, roses, vibrant DJ sets, and much more to delight in during this special Celebration. Don’t forget to embrace ...

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

10:00 amMother’s Day Pop Up Jewelry & Gift Market (Oakland)  FREE*
*Free Entrance, No RSVP Necessary
Science at Stockmen’s Park “Bubble Bonanza” (Livermore)
Saturday, May 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ALL DAY
| Stockmans Park
Explore everyday science at Science@Stockmen’s Park, a free monthly outdoor event for children ages 3 and up, teens, and adults. From May through October, Quest offers fun science activities, stage shows, music, and more. Explore the science of soap bubbles & surface tension Activities: Bubble Solution Testing Stunt Car Soap ...
10:00 am“Scout-O-Rama” Family Festival at History Park (San Jose)  FREE*
*exclusive free ticket offers with code FUNCHEAP
10:00 amThe Language of Flowers and Posy Bouquets (Richmond)  FREE*
*FREE Talk: 10:00am-10:45pm Ticketed Posy Making Workshop ($120 per person): 11:00am - 12:00pm
10:00 amSoulSearch Emeryville Enlightenment Expo and Psychic & Healing Fair  FREE*
*Early Bird tickets are FREE! or $10 at the door
10:00 amDowntown Pacifica 2nd Saturday Neighborhood Market w/ 50+ Small Businesses  FREE
2024 Taiwanese American Cultural Festival (Union Square)
Saturday, May 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square
The West Coast’s largest Taiwanese American celebration is back and in person on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in San Francisco’s Union Square. > 2024 details are not yet available as of 2/16/24. Here’s the details for 2023 for an idea of what to expect: The West Coast’s ...
Caltrain Electric Train Tour & 160th Anniversary Celebration (San Carlos)
Saturday, May 11 – 10:30 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| San Carlos Caltrain Station
Be among the first to board Caltrain’s new, modern electric trains as we unveil the future of our service. Explore the spacious interiors, learn about the exciting new features, and get a glimpse of what Caltrain will be like in 2024. This is the last ...
11:00 amLaunch Party To End Factory Farming In Sonoma County  FREE
11:00 amMarin Open Studios at ICB in Sausalito (May 4-5 + May 11-12)  FREE
“Maya Bazaar” 2024: Bay Area’s Biggest Indian Summer Festival (San Ramon)
Saturday, May 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $6 | Bishop Ranch
The Association of Indo Americans & Bollywood 92.3 are bringing the Maya Bazaar to San Ramon this Saturday, May 11th from 11am – 7pm. Enjoy Bollywood Concerts, Indian Street Food, Crafts & Handlooms, Carnival, Amusement Rides, Raffles, Shopping, and Mother’s Day Fun! Visit aiaevents.org for ...
11:00 am2024 Marin Open Studios w/ 260+ Artists: Weekend Two (May 11-12)  FREE*
*This event is free and open to the public
11:00 am“Grace’s Universe” Drag Queen Story Hour at The Sanctuary (Oakland  FREE*
*Free All Are Welcome!!!
SF’s Spring 2024 “Padel in the Park” Festival (Embarcadero Plaza)
Saturday, May 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite
| Park Padel
Spring into action with Padel in the Park! This grand springtime event transforms Park Padel in Embarcadero Plaza into a padel paradise. Exhibition Match: Witness the skill and intensity of top padel players. Tournament: Sign up ahead of time for round-robin tournament. DJ Booth: Get pumped with the best beats by ...
11:00 amJazz Brunch (Oakland)  FREE
Thrive City Mother’s Day Blankets & Blockbusters “The Parent Trap”
Saturday, May 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Bring your family and join us at Thrive City as we celebrate the wonderful moms in our lives this Mother’s Day weekend. We’ll have festive crafting stations, massage chairs for parents and a kids zone. Finish the day with a showing of The Parent Trap ...
SF’s 1st Ever “China Basin Park Community Day” (2024)
Saturday, May 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | China Basin Park
Join us for our inaugural Community Day at China Basin Park! ✨Come hang out at San Francisco’s newest green space and get to know the community through fitness classes, 🪨 rock climbing, ️ sand castle making, selfies, face painting, art, live music, dog adoption, games, ...
11:00 amMakers Market on the Row (San Jose)  FREE
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, May 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora

MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. Starting March 2025 Temporary Closure for Building Upgrades  MoAD will be closing to the public temporarily in 2025 to upgrade items in our ...Monthly

Fern Alley Music Series
Saturday, May 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fern Alley
Join Music City SF & Music City Entertainment in association with the Lower Polk CBD, Polk Neighbors, OEWD & The Office of Small Business, in support of the Polk Corridor Community. Enjoy live music, craft vendors, local artists at the 2nd Annual Fern Alley Music ...
Hawaiian May Day Festival 2024 (Hayward)
Saturday, May 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all
| Downtown Hayward (B Street and Main Street)
We are back in Hayward for the third consecutive year, celebrating Hawaiian May Day 2024! This FREE family-friendly event is hosted by the Kumu Hula Association of Northern California, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, dedicated to perpetuating Native Hawaiian and Polynesian culture through arts, language, music, and ...
SF’s “Little Saigon” AAPI Month Street Party (2024)
Saturday, May 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Little Saigon
Join the Tenderloin Merchants Association as we celebrate in Little Saigon for our AAPI Month Festival from 12-6 PM at 730 Larkin Street. This event is free to attend, and we will have cultural performances, free food, and an assortment of local vendors to support! We ...
12:00 pmHaas-Lilienthal House Tours of Historic 1886 Victorian (May 11-Sept. 21)  $10*
*Walk ups accepted, space limited
SF’s Free “Y for Youth” Community Festival (Crane Cove Park)
Saturday, May 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE GENERAL ADMISSION We are thrilled to offer free admission to Y for Youth. Register your party here to be automatically entered into a raffle to win a fun prize. While we are ensuring that this event is free for our entire community to enjoy, we encourage and gratefully accept tax-deductible donations to make this possible and support the critical programs and services throughout the Bay Area. Your support is invaluable in empowering our youth and ensuring they have access to the tools they need to thrive. SUGGESTED DONATION LEVELS $100 - Provides supplies for after school STEAM enrichment program $50 - Provides one sponsorship for a camper to create lifelong memories at day camp during a school day off. $25 - Provides healthy after school snacks for 50 students per week. VIP EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE For an elevated experience and to further support the Y, join us for the VIP Experience. The VIP Experience includes: All-day access to our covered VIP tent, including: Luxurious VIP lounge seating and private restrooms Complimentary Food & Drinks Certified child-care Experience an exclusive Y for Youth Program from 5:00 - 6:45 pm Receive an exclusive VIP gift Mingle at our cocktail hour meet & greet with our Main Stage Headliners & Honoree Inspirational Keynote Speaker with a special performance by YMCA Youth Enjoy our headliners from some of the best seats in the house Reserved seating at the Main Stage for our Youth Headliners: Alphabet Rockers Reserved seating at the Main Stage for our Festival Headliners: Con Brio
| Crane Cove Park
Welcome to the Y for Youth Community Festival! Come join us for a day of fun, music, and community at Crane Cove Park. This event is all about celebrating and empowering our youth. From live performances to interactive workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So ...
Mill Valley Music Festival 2024 (May 11-12)
Saturday, May 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $149*
*Discount for Seniors & Teens
| Friends Field South
Get ready…Mill Valley Music Festival returns to Friends Field on May 11-12, 2024! This year’s festival boasts an amazing lineup featuring indie legends Fleet Foxes and jam-band favorites Greensky Bluegrass alongside other prominent acts such as Thee Sacred Souls, Margo Price, St. Paul & The Broken ...
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