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Events for May 14, 2025

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Wednesday, May 14

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, May 14 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
 | Japanese Tea Garden

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 Wednesday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, May 14 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID

“PRESALE: Rattleship” 2025: Massive Rave Aboard a WWII Aircraft Carrier (July 25)
Wednesday, May 14 – 10:00 am | | Uss Hornet Aircraft Carrier

Announcing RATTLESHIP 2025 Rave at a huge AIRCRAFT CARRIER is officially back. We’re returning to the USS HORNET in the Bay Area for our third year transforming this historic vessel into the craziest B&L party of the year. This year we’re going bigger with the ...

11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)  FREE
Free Art Workshop: Flower Painting
Wednesday, May 14 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Create art inspired by our exhibitions at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided.  Express yourself through watercolor by painting a beautiful flower still life.
Castro Farmers’ Market 2025 (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, May 14 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Farmers' Market

Welcome back your favorite farmers to the corner of Market and Noe Streets as they offer their amazing citrus, tasty root vegetables, honey, flowers, baked goods, and beautiful leafy greens.  Castro Farmers’ Market Every Wed., April 2 – November 19, 2025 | 3p-7p Castro Farmer’s ...Every Wednesday

Golden Gate Park’s Free Bandshell Concert: “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday”
Wednesday, May 14 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...

4:00 pmMarcus Hall Alumni Open House with Special Screenings  $10*
*RSVP
White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, May 14 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
 | Underdogs Cantina

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

5:00 pmCEO Secrets by Jason Tan & DianaHR: Growing From 10 to 100 people  FREE
José James Free Live In-Store Mini Concert at Amoeba (SF)
Wednesday, May 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Amoeba Music (SF)
  José James performs live and signs his forthcoming album, 1978: Revenge of the Dragon (out 5/16 via Rainbow Blonde Records), at Amoeba SF on Wednesday, May 14th at 5pm! Buy the album at the event (two days before release date) and get it signed after the set. You must ...
Locust Street Festival (Walnut Creek)
Wednesday, May 14 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
 | Locust Street
Enjoy a warm summer evening at Walnut Creek’s Locust Street Festival! Don’t miss out on the fun with free admission, family-friendly activities, and a street full of shopping, dancing, & more. Downtown Walnut Creek: Locust St. & Cypress St. Wednesdays: May 14, June 11, July 16, August 6 5:30 ...
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)  FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
Block Printmaking Social (SF)
Wednesday, May 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free-$25 donation, RSVP required
 | Sequoia Fabrica
Whether you are an experienced printmaker, or new to the craft, join us in the workshop for an evening to socialize, meet other makers, make some messes, and hopefully some art 🧑‍! This casual event will give you the opportunity to flex your creative muscles. We ...
6:30 pmAuthor Talk: Jon Hickey with Sasha Vasilyuk  FREE
SFCFC Home Opener: San Juan vs. SF City Football Club
Wednesday, May 14 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $12*
*buy online or at the gate
 | Kezar Stadium
SF City FC is the country’s first supporter-owned soccer club. We’re a team built by and for the people of this city. Join us at historic Kezar Stadium for a matchday that’s all about local energy: real soccer, good vibes, food, music, and a crowd ...
Warriors vs. TWolves GM5: Free 2025 NBA Playoffs Outdoor Watch Party (Thrive City)
Wednesday, May 14 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 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 – 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 ...

FREE: Warriors v. Wolves GM5: NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF’s The Function (Happy Hour All Game)
Wednesday, May 14 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 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 ...

7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)  FREE
7:00 pmFree Electronics Night at Ace Makerspace (Oakland)  FREE*
*YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/electronics-night-5-14-25. Donations are welcome. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.
7:00 pmFree Live Cuban “Salsa Night” at The Make Out Room (SF)  FREE*
*No ticket is required for entry
A Night of Ninja “Blood Bath” Films at SF’s Balboa Theater
Wednesday, May 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $15 | Balboa Theatre
A night of Ninjas!! Castle of Owls ( 1963)This is a classic early Japanese Ninja movie. The Iga ninjas are a dying breed but Juzo, is a Iga ninja who has vowed revenge for the death of his family!And….Five Elements Ninjas (1982)A Chinese martial arts school ...
7:00 pmThe Free Improv Jam  FREE
“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Wednesday, May 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
 | The Function

Crime and comedy collide in San Francisco’s most daring and unique event: Comedy’s Most Wanted: Comedians with Criminal Records, brought to you by HellaFunny. Prepare for a night of laughter and lawlessness as we unveil the Bay Area’s top professional comics who’ve had run-ins with the ...Every Wednesday

7:30 pm“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)  FREE
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, May 14 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
 | Skylark Bar

Join us for a night of laughter featuring Bay Area’s top rising comics! We showcase comedians that have been on Netflix, Comedy Central, Amazon, HBO… so come through and you may see the next big thing! HaHaHappy Hour Comedy at Skylark $5 beer, $2 tacos ...Every Wednesday

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