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Events for May 4, 2025

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Sunday, May 4

1:00 pmTour an Outstanding Aptos Rhododendron Garden  FREE
The Googler Orchestra: “May the Force Be with You” Free Concert in the Park (Sunnyvale)
Sunday, May 4 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The concert is free and does not require tickets. Parking at Baylands Park does cost $6.
 | Sunnyvale Baylands Park
Join the Bay Area Googler Orchestra on a galactic adventure at our free concert this Star Wars Day (May 4th, 2025) at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale! The program for the concert includes: Richard Wagner – The Ride of the Valkyries Overture Frederic Chopin – Funeral March from Piano ...
2:00 pmSampler Improv Class for Beginners  $10*
*$10 online / $15 at the door
Sharon Art Studio Open House (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 4 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Just drop in
 | Sharon Art Studio
Open House at Sharon Art Studio – Demos, Art Sale, & Coffee Perks!Sunday, May 4 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Free | Golden Gate Park Step inside the historic Sharon Art Studio in Golden Gate Park for an inspiring afternoon of art and community. Meet our amazing ...

Toon Talk: Briana Loewinsohn (Raised by Ghosts)
Sunday, May 4 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cartoon Art Museum
Graphic novelist Briana Loewinsohn returns to the Cartoon Art Museum for a Toon Talk about her new YA graphic novel Raised by Ghosts in conversation with Thien Pham (Family Style) and Josh Pettinger (Tedward), followed by a signing. Loewinsohn’s semi-autobiographical comic is a love letter ...
2:00 pmSampler Improv Class For Beginners  $10*
*Registration: $10 Online/$15 At The Door
Drumming Up Resistance w/ Umi Vaughan
Sunday, May 4 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
Join us for an afternoon of Afro-Brazilian music, dance and conversation celebrating Silencing the Drum: Religious Racism and Afro-Brazilian Sacred Music, the new book by Umi Vaughan and Danielle N. Boaz. The event kicks off with a reception and book signing, followed by a dynamic lecture-performance ...
30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 – May 11)
Sunday, May 4 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $26*
*Get 30% off tickets w/ secret code FUN30 at nctcsf.org - Promo code is valid on all tickets except already-discounted tickets for students/educators/seniors/veterans.
 | New Conservatory Theatre Center

We regret to inform you that due to a COVID exposure, performances of Simple Mexican Pleasures for April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16 and 17 have been CANCELED. Opening night is rescheduled for Saturday April 19. Through raucous conversation with his ghostly guides and a ...

SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, May 4 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway

Welcome to Sundays at the Beach! With help from @avenuegreenlight and our friends across the neighborhood, we’re excited to bring free community events to Great Highway Park every weekend for the next year. 1st Sunday: Chair Yoga, 2pm @ Irving 2nd Sunday: Live Music, 1-3 ...Monthly

2:00 pmFigure Drawing Collective – May  $50
Oakland Ballet: Angel Island Project
Sunday, May 4 – 3:00 pm | Cost: $48*
*Adult price. Discounts are available with codes, also senior/student ticket discounts avail.
 | Paramount Theatre
Oakland Ballet presents the world premiere of the Angel Island Project. Inspired by poetry carved into the walls by detainees, Asian American and Pacific Islander choreographers have created unique dances, speaking to the collective human spirit, dreams of a better life, and hopes for a brighter ...
3:00 pmCuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free, but donations are encouraged.
SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (10th Season Gala)
Sunday, May 4 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
 | Herbst Theatre

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Mozart to Mendelssohn” concerts! (M2M) is the Association’s second full orchestra, and was formed in 2014 to accommodate the growing number of musicians who wanted the experience of per forming large orchestral works. The group typically per forms ...

3:00 pmSaratoga Symphony Concert : Many Moods of Russia  FREE*
*No tickets or reservations needed. Open seating in concert church. Free parking at church & street.
3:00 pmTeaching Ma’at in Prison  FREE*
*Free, no registration is required.
3:00 pm4th Annual Morgan Hill Plein Air Paint Out Exhibition  FREE*
*Events are FREE and open to the public. Kids and adults welcome.
Malcolm X: The Centennial. JAZZ Remembers. Session One by The Destiny Muhammad
Sunday, May 4 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Zaccho Dance Theater
Please Join us for a listening experience in celebration of the centennial of Malcolm X. A JAZZ Journey in Time to Detroit, MI that shares Malcolm’s Love for JAZZ and the JAZZ artists who supported his message of Black Liberation. The Live JAZZ Experience generated by ...
4:00 pmUnplug & Play Collective: No Phone Zone Hangout (SF)  FREE*
*$15 suggested donation but no one turned away for lack of funds
4:00 pmCalifornia Symphony: Unfinished Bruckner  $25*
*$25 to $95
4:00 pmSF in SF presents: Karen Joy Fowler & Pat Murphy – San Francisco (Matinée)  $15
Game 7 Showdown: “Warriors vs. Rockets” Watch Party at Woodbury (SF)
Sunday, May 4 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with Happy Hour Specials All Game Long
 | Woodbury Bar
SF Giants Post Game = Warriors VS Rockets Game 7! Come join us at Woodbury for an epic showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets in Game 7 of the Playoffs! It’s going to be a night filled with intense basketball action, delicious food, and great ...
BART’s “May the 4th” Star Wars-themed 90-minute Ride on Private Train (2025)
Sunday, May 4 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: $7.10*
*Technically it's "free" with RSVP, but you need to also pay for your BART fare of at least $7.10
 | MacArthur BART
This May the Fourth, BART invites the public on an epic journey through a galaxy far, far away. On Sunday, May 4, BART will transform a train into a special starship to set the scene for an epic 90-minute ride in celebration of May the Fourth. ...
Free “Regae Sundays” at Golden Gate Park
Sunday, May 4 – 4:20 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park hosts 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell in 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. The 2025 season will run through mid-November, featuring shows most Wednesdays, Fridays, and ...

5:00 pmMads Tolling & John R Burr  $30
5:00 pmZoukLounge: Oakland’s Monthly Chill Zouk Day Social  $15*
*ZoukLounge is a chill, sleep-friendly, and wellness-focused social, merging chilling and social dancing in one spot.
5:00 pmPhotoAlliance: Amanda Marchand and Leah Sobsey, with Ala Ebtekar  $20*
*Students attend free with student ID.
Golden State Warriors vs. Houston: Game 7 (Free 2025 NBA Playoffs Outdoor Watch Party at Thrive City)
Sunday, May 4 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP for priority entry. Eventbrite registration is highly recommended and will receive priority access to the event. If the event is sold out, limited walkup registrations may be available on a first-come, first-served basis day of the event until capacity is reached or until tip-off.
 | Thrive City Plaza (at Chase Center)

Dub Nation – come out to Thrive City for the Warriors Playoffs Watch Party – first round vs. Houston Rockets –  presented by Kaiser Permanente! Put on your favorite gear and cheer on the Dubs while we broadcast the game on the plaza board! Food ...

6:00 pmBazaar Writers Salon  FREE
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
Sunday, May 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
 | Secret Location (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 ...

6:30 pmYoga Peace & Power Workshop with Susanna Barkataki  $40*
*Sliding scale tickets available through Eventbrite

Every Sunday

“Heart of the City” Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Heart of the City" Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Heart of the City Farmers Market is a uniquely independent, farmer-operated, nonprofit farmers market located year round on Sundays and Wednesdays in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, rain or shine. Nearly 30 local farmers and artisan food vendors provide a wide selection of fresh local produce, ...
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
With more than 40 vendors, the Jack London Square Farmers Market offers local produce, food craft products, and breakfast and lunch options. The Jack London Square Farmers Market is operated by CUESA at Oakland’s Jack London Square on Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, year ...
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
Every Sunday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP/Donations optional for charity
 | Mission Dolores Park
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
WHAT IS “OUT”? Workouts are open to all from a certified personal trainer, Josh Muñoz. We are LGBTQ+ friendly and our group is open to all fitness levels. You will be challenged and supported in a safe, social workout environment. Bring a towel and water and ...
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
Every Sunday – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted.
 | 1801 Bush
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
See and learn about the Victorian era architecture of the city’s first suburb on a guided walk from SF City Guides. Victorian Walking Tour Every Sunday | 2 pm 1801 Bush, 1801 Bush St., SF, CA Free, but donations are accepted. On a walk through the neighborhood of Lafayette Square, you’ll ...
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Every Sunday – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Lucky Horseshoe
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Grab that banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, harmonica and autoharp, and head over to The Lucky Horseshoe in Bernal Heights to join in San Francisco’s only Bluegrass Jam on a Sunday afternoon. Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam Every Sunday | 4-7 pm The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Ave., SF, CA FREE Jamming ...
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Every Sunday – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Circus Center
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Experienced juggler or a newbie looking to learn? Come hang out at Juggling Club and collaborate in a fun, low-pressure environment with an experienced Circus Center instructor. All levels are welcome in this club class taught by Jade Ford. Juggling Club Most Sundays | 5-8p Circus Center, 755 Frederick St., ...
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