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Events for May 9, 2025

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Friday, May 9

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

Win Tix: Massive Shoe Sale in Fremont: Warehouse Sale Pop-Up Shoe Store (May 9-18)
Friday, May 9 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Warehouse Sale
We’re a pop-up (temporary) shoe store coming to Fremont, CA for 10 days only (Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 18)! Become a VIP member to get FREE gifts and coupons: https://shoeswarehousesale.com/ca-fremont/ Here what’s you can expect: ✨ Largest selection EVER! Women’s, men’s & kids shoes! ✨ Exclusive VIP ...

10:00 amThrive City “Little Bears” Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)  FREE
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

2025 New Living Expo: A Celebration of Transformation and Connection (May 9-11)
Friday, May 9 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $23*
*$23 for 1 day, $35 for 2 days, $41 for 3 days.
| Marin Civic Center

Come to Marin Center for New Living Expo during May 9 – 11! 22nd Annual New Living Expo – A Celebration of Transformation and Connection New Living Expo is a one-of-a-kind event for those who want to improve their health, wellness, and spirituality. Learn about ...

2:00 pmStarting a Business in San Francisco  FREE
Five Years of Edith’s Pie (May 9-11) Let’s celebrate 5 years of low lifes living the pie life! from pop up, to brick and mortar, to whatever the hell we are now: five years is a big deal to us and we’d love to see all the folks who helped us keep ...
North Beach Mother’s Day Night Market (2025)
Friday, May 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all ages!
| Grant Avenue (Between Vallejo and Filbert Street)
Join us for a heartwarming celebration at the North Beach Mother’s Day Night Market in collaboration with Chinatown! Stroll along Grant Avenue between Vallejo and Filbert Street on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM for an evening filled with local treasures. Discover unique arts ...
In Plain Site: Free Outdoor Photography Exhibit in Alameda (First Glimpse)
Friday, May 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Runway Radium

A Photography Festival For A Climate Positive Future In Plain Site photography exhibit is a visual journey into our future. This free, three-week outdoor exhibition transforms Radium Runway on the Alameda Point shoreline into an open-air gallery, showcasing stunning collections from both international and local ...

5:00 pmSecond Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael  FREE
5:00 pmVallejo Art Walk | Second Fridays  FREE
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, May 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2025 (May – October)
Friday, May 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)

Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 9, 2025, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2025 Every Second Friday | 5-9p March to October 2025 Grant Ave. from California to Pacific, San Francisco ...Monthly

5:45 pm“Pacific Mission” U.S. Premiere Film About an Epic Ocean Plastics Cleanup  $16*
*FUNCHEAP coupon gives 20% off on all tickets | Normal prices: Youth (Under 12): $10, Student/Senior/Community (This category is available to anyone who would benefit from reduced pricing - No question asked): $20, General Admission: $10
6:00 pmThe Hamilton Brothers Band Acoustic Duo live at Faction Brewing  FREE
6:00 pm2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda  FREE
AAPI Heritage Month Pop-Up Art Exhibit (Levi’s Plaza) Karl is proud to announce its forthcoming exhibition in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, opening May 9th at Levi’s Plaza. This special presentation will celebrate the expansive and evolving contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, highlighting their voices, histories, and artistic practices. Building on ...
6:30 pmArt x Nature x Art- Natural Floral Creations Inspired by Art  $25*
*$25 Fri, May 9, $10 Sat & Sun, May 10-11 at the door
Ferry Flicks at Fort Point “Best In Show” w/ Drag Bingo + Free Popcorn (SF)
Friday, May 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $8.95*
*$8.95 tickets include Free popcorn
| San Francisco Ferry Building
Sunset screenings of “cult classics” at the iconic Ferry Building. paired with cold, fizzy beer & tasty snacks, it’s a perfect Friday night Best In Show: The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of ...
7:00 pmSan Francisco Ballet School Spring Festival  $22
Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, May 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

SF’s Festival Staged Readings (2025)
Friday, May 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$0-$50 Suggested Donation
| Potrero Stage
PlayGround Festival of New Works: Festival Staged Readings A Look at Tomorrow’s Great Plays Today! Join us in-person at Potrero Stage or online for staged readings of four bold new full-length plays in development by some of PlayGround’s best new writers and share feedback following each reading. May ...
Fort Point Beer Co Presents: Ferry Flicks “Best In Show” at Ferry Building (SF)
Friday, May 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $8.95*
*$8.95 General Admission w/ Popcorn (Sold Out); $14.75; $19.39 - fees included
| Ferry Building
BEST IN SHOW The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives — ...
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, May 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

TK Moyer (Comic + U.S. Navy Vet) Live at The Function: May 9-10
Friday, May 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function

North Carolina native (and wrote jokes for The Late Show w/ Stephen Colbert) headlines SF’s new black-owned comedy club for the first time FREE with RSVP for first 50 people (Normally $20) or the first time ever, The Function proudly presents TK Moyer for a full ...

7:00 pmMelissa Lam & Eric Tran  $30
7:00 pmFree Comedy Night w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | Outer Richmond  FREE
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)

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 ...

7:00 pm“You Are Here” Chinatown Shorts, Short Films Screening  FREE*
*Join us at the Chinatown Night Market evening: grab some local food and enjoy open door screening!
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