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Sunday, May 11

84th Annual Free Mother’s Day Rose Show (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 11 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Hall of Flowers, County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park
Please join us this year at our popular rose show at the historic County Fair Building Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. On display will be a variety of roses including hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, shrubs, old garden roses, and more grown ...
“Mamma Mia!” The Musical Live at The Orpheum on Mother’s Day (SF)
Sunday, May 11 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:35 pm | Cost: $65 | Orpheum Theatre
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of ...

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, May 11 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: “A Pops Mom’s Concert” (2025)
Sunday, May 11 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

1:00 pmA Mother’s Day In Full Bloom At The Westin St. Francis (SF)  $160*
*Tickets are priced at $160 per adult, including a glass of sparkling wine, and $95 for children 16 and under (children under the age of two are complimentary).
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Sunday, May 11 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery

Unfortunately Tripp Distillery has closed as of October 30, 2025. 🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey ...

Union Square in Bloom: Mother’s Day Fashion Show (2025)
Sunday, May 11 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Join us in celebrating Union Square’s rich floral history with a festive afternoon of fashion, music, food, and fun. We’ll kick off the event with our signature Bloom Dress Fashion Show, featuring floral-inspired looks that capture the spirit of spring and the elegance of Mother’s ...
1:30 pmCurator Walk-Through: ‘Buttons On’  $10*
*General Admission $10, Students and Seniors $8, MCD members FREE Children 12 and under are always free.
2:00 pmLevel 1 Improv Class (Sundays)  $364*
*$364 for 20 hours of instruction
2:00 pmMother’s Day Afternoon Tea  $65*
*Assorted spread of savory bite, sweet delights, and gourmet local tea to wash it all down.
$5 Off Tix: Tony Award-Winning “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at SF Playhouse (May 1-June 21)
Sunday, May 11 – 2:00 pm | Cost: $47*
*$5 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP
| San Francisco Playhouse

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 ...

2:00 pmAnime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF  FREE
2:00 pmKathy Mata Ballet: Spellbound  $18.19*
*General admission on sliding scale from $18.19 to $56.72. Pay what you can and want!
30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 – May 11)

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 ...

2:30 pmMother’s Day Magic Experience  $55*
*Food and drinks available but no minimum.
3:00 pmWest County Winds 40th Anniversary Concert  FREE*
*Donations welcome
Mother’s Day Special at Showgirl Magic Museum (Free Day)
Sunday, May 11 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Only on Mother's Day: Free Entry!
| Showgirl Magic Museum
Showgirl Magic Museum opens its doors for all for free for National Mother’s Day!   About the Event Showgirl Magic Museum will open on May 11 (Mother’s Day) from 4 to 7 pm.   Pat Chin (age 89), the last showgirl of Chinatown’s nightclub era will be there to give you ...
4:00 pmMeet-The-Winemaker 4 Course Spring Dinner with Pairings (Mothers’ Day)  $175*
*Food and drinks included. Ages 21+ only.
4:00 pmMother’s Day Art Event  $40*
*Tickets need to be purchased ahead of time via Eventbrite. Billy Roy's requires participants to order 1 item minimum. All materials are included in the price.
4:00 pmEnsemble Constantinople w/ the SF Early Music Society  $5*
*Pay-What-You-Can
Free Mother’s Day Special at Showgirl Magic Museum (SF)
Sunday, May 11 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free museum entrance for all!
| Clarion Performing Arts Center
Showgirl Magic Museum opens its doors for all for free for National Mother’s Day! Showgirl Magic Museum will open on May 11 (Mother’s Day) from 4 to 7 pm.  Pat Chin (age 89), the last showgirl of Chinatown’s nightclub era will be there to give you a personal ...
4:00 pmGiving Voice: Settings of Speeches  $15*
*50% off all ticket levels with code 'FUNCHEAP'
Free Reggae Concerts “Crucial Sundays” at Golden Gate Park
Sunday, May 11 – 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 ...

Handmade Gnocchi & Pesto Tasting Experience (The Ferry Building)
Sunday, May 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Ferry Building
Indulge in fresh handmade gnocchi and a variety of pesto sauces at our tasting event! Join us for a night of delicious flavors and fun! Join us for the Handmade Gnocchi & Pesto Tasting Experience on Sunday, May 11 , 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 ...
Mother’s Day Bonfire at Ocean Beach (2025)
Sunday, May 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2025 bonfires are back ...

Divalicious Mother’s Day Drag Dinner at Zeitgeist (SF)
Sunday, May 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Zeitgeist
Come and enjoy an exhilarating Mother’s Day divalicious drag performance and grab something to eat and drink while you’re at it. Eucalypstick and Sally Limon are sure to bring you to your feet with their energy!
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)

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 ...

Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

SF’s Free Mother’s Day 2025 Comedy Night (All Mom Comic Lineup)
Sunday, May 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function
This Mother’s Day, ditch the flowers and give mom what she really wants—boozy drink specials and a room full of moms telling hilarious, no-filter jokes. FREE with RSVP – For all mothers and mother lovers – first 50 to RSVP Join us for Mother’s Day Comedy Night, a night of ...
7:00 pmLisa Geduldig “Resilient Comedy” Mother’s Day Show  $25*
*$25-$50, pay what you want. Benefit

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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