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Events for May 8, 2025

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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 ...

1:00 pmBreaking Barriers: Accessibility as a Growth Strategy for Small Business  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.
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 pmPave the Way (San Jose)  FREE*
*Registration required! Register at https://ptw2025.cbo.io
6:00 pmHelen Kim: Elasticity of Color Opening Reception  FREE
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, ...
6:00 pmThe Future of Food and the Buzz of Science (18+)  $25
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

“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 ...
6:30 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.
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 ...

“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 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.
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!
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
7:30 pmChaparral Conservation: Manzanitas as A Whole Ecosystem  FREE
Free Outdoor Salsa Street Dance Party at Valencia Live (SF)
Thursday, May 8 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*NO COVER
| Valencia Night Market
Salsa Street Dance Party! Valencia Night Market, Thursday May 8 Stage at corner of Valencia and 17th 7:30pm-9:45pm NO COVER Live Cuban Salsa Music with Guajirón, Mission’s own Salsa and Tropical Jazz band 10 Musicians on stage, from Congas to Horns, will make you dance, groove and feel tropical vibes.  You might ...
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