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Events for May 1, 2025

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Thursday, May 1

“First Thursdays” Live Music at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Thursday, May 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
| The Village at San Antonio Center
"First Thursdays" Live Music at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
On May 1st from 6-8pm, experience the vibrant fusion of jazz, swing, and Latin rhythms with Americano Social Club. Their infectious grooves will have you dancing all night long. Grab your lawn chair or blanket and join us in the park at The Village at San ...
Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Free "HellaSecret" Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)

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 ...

$5 Off Tix: Tony Award-Winning “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at SF Playhouse (May 1-June 21)
Thursday, May 1 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $47*
*$5 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP
| San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: Tony Award-Winning "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" at SF Playhouse (May 1-June 21)

Embark on an extraordinary theatrical experience with The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, a mesmerizing play by Simons Stephens, based on the best-selling novel by Mark Haddon. Meet Christopher, a remarkable 15-year-old with an exceptional mind. When he sets out to solve ...

“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, May 1 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Black Laughs Matter" (Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)

Prepare for a comedic powerhouse like no other with ‘Black LAUGHS Matter,’ a riotous showcase featuring some of the sharpest minds and quickest comedy wits in the game – all under one roof. Join us for a night of uproarious laughter and unapologetic humor as these talented black comedians take ...Every Thursday

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, May 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
| Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond. Normally $18, the ...Monthly

SF’s Free “Asia Music Day” All-Day Concert in the Plaza (Civic Center)
Thursday, May 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free "Asia Music Day" All-Day Concert in the Plaza (Civic Center)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

SF Opera’s Free “Bohème Out of the Box” Performance (San Ramon)
Thursday, May 1 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP: https://www.sfopera.com/seasons/opera-out-of-the-box/san-ramon-0501/
| Alexander Square at City Center, Bishop Ranch
SF Opera's Free "Bohème Out of the Box" Performance (San Ramon)
Venue Information: Escape the midday routine and experience the magic of Bohème Out of the Box at City Center Bishop Ranch, in partnership with the City of San Ramon. Set in the square of this modern shopping and dining destination, this dynamic lunchtime performance offers the ...
12:30 pmSan Francisco Opera “Bohème Out of the Box” (City Center Bishop Ranch)  FREE*
*FREE
1:00 pmBowling: Throwback Thursdays ($40/Hour for Lane Up to 5 People)  $40*
*$40 per lane per hour, for a maximum of 5 bowlers. Bowling shoe rental is $6 per person. Reservations are recommended.
SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, May 1 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
| SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

SF’s Market Street “Pack Walk” Dog Event (First Thursdays)
Thursday, May 1 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, first 50 to RSVP via Eventbrite and attend will also receive a $50 Chewy gift card!
| Trinity Place (Piazzo Angelo)
SF's Market Street "Pack Walk" Dog Event (First Thursdays)

Leash up your pup and join the Pack Walk down Market Street every first Thursday of the month with dog trainers, safety ambassadors, and your fellow neighbors. Exercise, socialize, see what’s new on Market Street and either conclude your journey at the Downtown First Thursdays ...Monthly

6:00 pmComedy Show at The Ameswell Hotel (Mountain View)  FREE*
*Outstanding Dinner and Drinks Available Onsite. Make it a date night!
Live Music, First Thursdays at The Village at San Antonio Center
Thursday, May 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Village at San Antonio Center
Live Music, First Thursdays at The Village at San Antonio Center
Get a jump on the weekend mood at The Village at San Antonio Center First Thursdays with live music. On May 1st from 6-8pm, experience the vibrant fusion of jazz, swing, and Latin rhythms with Americano Social Club. Their infectious grooves will have you dancing all ...
7:00 pmSelect Thine Own Journey… In Space  $35
7:00 pmShop Basics at Ace Makerspace (Oakland)  Paid Tickets*
*You must RSVP/purchase tickets through the ace makerspace website: https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/shop-basics-5-1-25/
7:30 pmMatt Ruby Stand-Up Comedy  $30
7:30 pm3-time Grammy Winner: Cécile McLorin Salvant at SFJAZZ (May 1-3)  $40
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
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