Home » Archive by Day
Pick Date

Events for May 8, 2025

< Wednesday, May 7 Friday, May 9 >

Thursday, May 8

Omar Courtz at The Regency Ballroom  $76.80
10:00 amChallah Babies  FREE
10:00 amAI-Powered Success: Elevate Your Small Business with Smart Automation  FREE*
*Register via Zoom
SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, May 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza

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 ...

12:30 pmFree 30-Minute Core & Stretch Express | Salesforce Park  FREE
1:00 pmPublic Talk Conference: Game Changer  FREE*
*https://publictalk.space/gamechanger
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.
1:00 pmBreaking Barriers: Accessibility as a Growth Strategy for Small Business  FREE
4:00 pmYan Can Cook with On Lok – For the Ladies  FREE*
*RSVP
SF’s Brand New “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission: Kickoff (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, May 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street

San Francisco is set to debut a brand new night market in the Mission District on May 8, 2025. A three-block stretch of Valencia Street, between 16th and 19th streets, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Valencia LIVE! ...Monthly

FREE: Warriors v. Wolves GM2: NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF’s The Function (Happy Hour All Game)
Thursday, May 8 – 5:15 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function

Get ready for an epic playoff party at The Function, your favorite comedy club transformed into the ultimate game-day destination! We’re opening our doors early to showcase the Warriors vs. Wolves showdown on all our screens at one of SF’s newest bars, THE FUNCTION, 1414 ...

Golden State Warriors vs. Wolves Game 2: Free Outdoor Watch Party (Thrive City)

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

5:30 pmFabrications Opening Reception  $10
6:00 pmThe Future of Food and the Buzz of Science (18+)  $25
6:00 pmThursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library  FREE
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, May 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air

Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightThursdays: 6p ...Every Thursday

CAAMFest 2025: Asian American Film Festival (May 8-11)
Thursday, May 8 – All Day | Cost: $15 | AMC Kabuki Cinemas
CAAMFest 2025 will take place from May 8-11 in San Francisco, featuring nearly 40 films from Asian America and beyond, along with panel discussions and other events. This year’s programming provides a look at how the roots of Asian America have shaped the present moment, ...
“Hawaiian May Day” at City Center Bishop Ranch (2025)
Thursday, May 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Alexander Square
Celebrate May Day with a captivating hula performance by Aloha Studio at City Center Bishop Ranch. Join us on the lawn in Alexander Square on May 8, 2025 at 6pm as graceful hula dancers bring the stories of Hawai‘i to life through song and dance. May Day, traditionally ...
SF’s Free Fringe Festival 2025 (May 8-10)
Thursday, May 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| San Francisco State University (Main)
San Francisco State University School of Theatre & Dance will present Fringe Festival 2025, a new works festival of original short plays written by students as part of the San Francisco State University School of Theatre & Dance Spring 2025 season. Fringe Festival 2025 will ...
6:00 pmHelen Kim: Elasticity of Color Opening Reception  FREE
6:00 pmPave the Way (San Jose)  FREE*
*Registration required! Register at https://ptw2025.cbo.io
6:30 pmA Strolling Dinner – First Place for Youth  $25*
*Sponsorship Opportunities: Ranging from $1,000 to $50,000, offering various benefits including event recognition, digital program inclusion, and tickets.
7:00 pmLocal Author Lori Ostlund “Stories Are You Happy?” Book Talk  FREE*
*Event is Free but registration is required on eventbrite.com to ensure a seat.
“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, May 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function

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 ...

7:00 pmFairly Lucid Productions: Member (May 8-11)  $25*
*Advance: $25 Door: $28
7:00 pmThe Bay Area Comedy Show  $5*
*2-for-1 tickets total $10, $7 for single
7:00 pmSF Unplugged at Savoy Tivoli: Hosted by Anthony Arya  FREE*
*Use Discount Code SUMMERLOVE for limited free tickets
7:00 pmInt’l Jazz/Hip Hop Star: Javier Santiago (SFJAZZ)  $25
What Burning Man Camp to Join? Try this SF Burners Camp “Speed Dating” Event
Thursday, May 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Teeth Bar
Interested in finding a Burning Man camp to join? Come join us for an evening of presentations from various theme camps at SF Camp Speed Dating & Recruitment!
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 ...

Every Thursday

Trivia Thursday: Pub Quiz in a Movie Theater | The New Parkway
Trivia Thursday: Pub Quiz in a Movie Theater | The New Parkway
Thursday Night at The New Parkway is Trivia Night.   This is a chance for you and your friends to compete and win prizes (like free beer and movie passes) if you can answer questions correctly about a range of topics that often include movie history, famous ...
Free Live Salsa & Jazz Music From Local Artists | SF
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cigar Bar & Grill
Free Live Salsa & Jazz Music From Local Artists | SF
Join them every Wednesday & Thursday evening for a free Salsa and Jazz show by local Bay Area musicians. Shows start at 8 pm. Enjoy great food, drinks & live music night. For complete line-up and more information please visit their Facebook page. Free Live Salsa & Jazz ...
Haight Ashbury Comedy Night | Milk Bar
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use promo code HELLAFUNNY for free tickets. Otherwise, it's $15.
| Milk Bar
Haight Ashbury Comedy Night | Milk Bar
Come out to Haight Ashbury Comedy Night every Thursday at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Upper Haight to see some of SF’s best comedians. The lineup changes every week, but expect to see comics that have performed at Cobbs, SF Sketchfest, the Punchline ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Normally $15 use code FUNCHEAP for $5 tickets. 21+
| Ales Unlimited: Beer Basement
"The Setup" Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
Nob Hill Free Comedy Night | SF
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission. Bring cash for drink purchase.
| Hops & Barrel
Nob Hill Free Comedy Night | SF
Nob Hill Comedy Night brings you the top local and touring comedians every Thursday at 8 pm in Nob Hill’s newest beer & wine bar, Hops & Barrel. Comedians you’ve seen at Nob Hill Comedy Night have been featured on HBO, Netflix, Conan, The Late Late ...
“Level Up Thursdays”: Free Video DJ Dance Party | SF
Every Thursday – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | Raven Bar
"Level Up Thursdays": Free Video DJ Dance Party | SF
Every Thursday night, Raven Bar & Lounge hosts a free dance party with DJ Mark Andrus who will play your favorite throwback jams. Drink Specials All Night $10 Mixed Cocktails $6 Beer $6 Seltzer Video DJ Mark Andrus Level Up Thursday: Every Thursday at 9 pm Raven Bar & Lounge, 1151 Folsom St., SF FREE Updated ...
“Class of ’84” Dance Party & Cheap Drinks | SoMa
Every Thursday – 9:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Cover may change for special events.
| The Cat Club
"Class of '84" Dance Party & Cheap Drinks | SoMa
Every Thursday from 9 pm to 2 am at the Cat Club, it’s the best of the ’80s in two rooms with the coolest music and the best crowd in town. DJs Damon and Mr Washington spin ’80s pop, rock, and one hit wonders in the ...
SF’s Epic Karaoke Dance Party w/ Sax, Lasers + Fog | The Mission
Every Thursday – 9:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 am | Cost: FREE | Slate Bar
SF's Epic Karaoke Dance Party w/ Sax, Lasers + Fog | The Mission
Most students drop out of Stanford to create tech companies but DJ Purple dropped out to pursue music en route to becoming San Francisco’s DJ of the year in 2011 and one of America’s greatest karaoke KJ’s (Karaoke DJ). Get ready for an upbeat night (no ...
$1 Well Shots on Thursday Nights | SF
Every Thursday – 10:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: $1*
*$1 Per Well Shot, but no cover charge.
| Would You Believe Cocktails
$1 Well Shots on Thursday Nights | SF
Would you Believe Bar is bringing back $1 Well Shots and College Night Specials on Thursdays from 10 pm to Midnight for a limited time only. Thursdays $1 Shots Every Thursday | 10 pm to Midnight Would You Believe Bar, 652 Geary Blvd., SF $1- Must be 21 and over Must 21 and ...
< Wednesday, May 7 Friday, May 9 >