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Events for May 17, 2025

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Saturday, May 17

SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, May 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Community Mercantile
SF's "Secondhand Saturday" 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)

Launching April 19th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fourth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2025 launch of Secondhand Saturday with a special DJ set by Tangerine Meadows and Trippy Chris from Here and There Records, ...Monthly

2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, May 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)

🥃 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 and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, May 17 – 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
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

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

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Saturday, May 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (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 ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Saturday, May 17 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, May 17 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, May 17 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (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

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Saturday, May 17 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

“Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (May 2025)
Saturday, May 17 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: $23.18*
*$23.18 adv / $25 door
| Eclectic Box
“Drunk Theatre” SF's Wildest Comedy Show (May 2025)

A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with five sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that’ll kick your weekend into overdrive. See what the SF Chronicle, CBS, LA ...

SF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, May 17 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

Welcome to The HellaFunny Olympics where the best San Francisco comedians go head-to-head against the best Oakland comedians in a classic Battle of the Bay. Who will win? You decide! Teams of comedians representing their city will engage in an epic joke off, trading jokes back and forth until ...Every Saturday

5th Annual “El Camino Real Ride” 17-Mile Bike Ride (2025)
5th Annual "El Camino Real Ride" 17-Mile Bike Ride (2025)
Join Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition’s 5th Annual El Camino Real Ride!  17 miles in a group of hundreds of riders, or shorter options starting at one of our four meetup points. Free refreshments from highlighted local businesses – all ages and abilities – fun and ...
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Campbell’s 2025 Free “Boogie” Music Festival (May 17-18)
Saturday, May 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, varying costs for food, drinks, etc.
| Downtown Campbell
Campbell's 2025 Free "Boogie" Music Festival (May 17-18)
46th Annual Boogie: Campbell’s Music Festival Saturday, May 17th 10am-6pm Sunday, May 18th 10am-5pm Along East Campbell Avenue in Downtown Campbell Chosen as one of the South Bay’s Best Music Festivals by Silicon Valley Metro Readers multiple years running, Boogie Campbell’s Music Festival is two jam-packed days of live ...
Pleasant Hill Art, Wine & Music Festival 2025 (May 17-18)
Saturday, May 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission. Food, drinks, and goods for purchase.
| Downtown Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Art, Wine & Music Festival 2025 (May 17-18)
Pleasant Hill Art,Wine & Music Festival 2025 Get Ready to Groove, Sip, and Savor! The Art, Wine & Music Festival 2025 is Coming to Downtown Pleasant Hill! Prepare for a weekend of pure delight! The beloved Art, Wine & Music Festival is back and ready to paint ...
10:00 amSkyJam Family Festival (Richmond)  FREE
Silicon Valley Open Studios at the Alameda Artworks
Saturday, May 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entrance while the event is on. Families welcome.
| 1068 The Alameda, San Jose
Silicon Valley Open Studios at the Alameda Artworks
Located near the San Jose downtown, the Alameda Artworks is a collective of artists boasting a dynamic array of media and styles promising something to capture every visitor’s imagination. Over 30 artists will open their doors, offering from the traditional fine arts to new and ...
SF’s Spark Play (2025)
SF's Spark Play (2025)
Spark Play is Playworks Northern California’s annual community event that features a Community Recess experience that is free and open to the public –we will celebrate through play, connect through storytelling, and build community! Our community recess will include family-friendly games led by our expert play ...
12:00 pmLeap Imagination Fair: Where Creativity and Makers Meet (Golden Gate Park)  $8*
*Early Bird Pricing through April 30, 2025 $8 adults $4 kids After May 1, 2025 $10 adults $5 kids
1:00 pm3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown  FREE
1:00 pmPeninsula Crime Novelists  $4*
*Included with museum admission. $6 for adults, $4 for seniors. Purchase at the door.
“Jack London’s Greatest Hits” $10 Bar and Food Crawl (Oakland)
Saturday, May 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Wristband will get you discounts at all participating businesses!
| Jack London District
"Jack London's Greatest Hits" $10 Bar and Food Crawl (Oakland)
Jack London’s Greatest Hits Bar & Food Crawl is coming May 17 After the huge success of last year’s Jack O’ London Halloween Crawl (over 600 people came out!), we’re excited to bring the fun back to the neighborhood with a new twist: Jack London’s Greatest ...
Oaklash Drag Festival (May 16-18)
Saturday, May 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$20 Suggested Donation • NOTAFLOF
| Old Oakland
Oaklash Drag Festival (May 16-18)
The Oaklash Festival is the Bay Area’s favorite celebration of Drag and queer performance. This year’s eighth annual festival will feature a full weekend of nonstop DRAG including live performance, DJs, artists, music, dancing, vendors and more Friday May 16th – Sunday May 18th! Kings, ...
8:00 pmRhythms & Rhymes (SF)  $15*
*2 for 1 tickets are $15 each, available on Eventbrite
Flower Full Moon Trip Temple: Live Music, Tea + Art-Making Party (North Beach)
Saturday, May 17 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*21+
| Live Worms Gallery
Flower Full Moon Trip Temple: Live Music, Tea + Art-Making Party (North Beach)
Join us in North Beach for an evening of live music and art-making. Enjoy tea and build community.
9:00 pmSaturday Night Throwbacks  FREE*
*Free General Admission
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