Events for May 17, 2025
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Saturday, May 17
SF’s “Trump Must Go Now” Rally & March (Civic Center)
Join the call from Refuse Fascism nationwide to raise an urgent and unifying demand:
TRUMP MUST GO NOW!
Not in 2026, not in 2028, – the time to act is NOW!
The Trump/MAGA fascist regime represents an unprecedented threat to the future of people here and all around ...
Here to Stay in the Bay: Creatively Celebrating and Sustaining Trans Educators and Youth
In celebration of the publication of “The Adventures of Trans Educators: A Comic Book Issue”, Per Sia and Ali Blake will present a Drag Storytime-style reading from their comic “Socrates and Me” followed by a discussion and Q&A. Additional collaborators will share their contributions to ...
| 2:00 pm | Break Guinness World Record “Cocktail Shaking” at Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery (Treasure Island) | $28.52* *Limited Edition Cocktail Shaker
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Immigrants & Refugees Forum: Protect Rights, Confront Challenges (Berkeley)
Why this event now?
The mounting crisis and shifting tactics raise unprecedented risks for many immigrants residing in the USA. Recent policies also constitute enormous challenges to families and individuals who seek refuge in the USA, usually from life-threatening conditions and stifling hardship they are fleeing. ...
“Rhythms of Resilience” 55 Years of Dance Arts in Bayview (SF)
Celebrate 55 years of Dance Arts in Bayview!
Honoring legendary pioneers Aunt Bea & Julia Middleton
District 10 youngest choreographers 3-12 year olds
| 3:30 pm | Ultimate Frisbee: Bay Area Falcons vs. Utah Wild (Oakland) | $18* *Limited discount Early Bird tickets available now! Kids under 18 get in FREE!
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Fight Fire with Funk: Free BYOB & Picnic Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Free Funk Concert to Raise Funds for Teachers & Staff Impacted by the Eaton Wildfires in L.A.
The fabulous Sinister Dexter 11-piece Bay Area funk band will delight you & get you dancing
PLUS! special guest bands between sets: F.A.K.E. from Bird School of Music … and ...
| 5:00 pm | Escape to France a Youth Circus World Premire | $20* *Mention this add to redeem this special 1/2 price ticket of $20! Youth price is $15 with mention of this add.
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Free Psychedelics Film Screening “Music for Mushrooms” (SF)
Join us for this 82-minute film, happening right before our Full Moon Trip Temple. An associate of Ram Dass, East Forest explores how music and psychedelics can facilitate transformative healing through the blending of shamanistic practices with guided psychedelic experiences.
| 5:30 pm | Concert for Hope | $54 |
| 5:30 pm | Josh Nelson at Piedmont Piano Company | $25 |
| 6:00 pm | No Face No Case Opening Reception | FREE |
The Donn of Tiki (Movie Night at Great Star Theater)
Award-winning documentary feature film THE DONN OF TIKI is kicking off their roadshow theatrical tour May 17th in San Francisco at The Great Star Theatre in San Francisco. Featuring a hybrid of animation and documentary, this award-winning film explores the mostly fabricated life of tiki ...
“Urban Jazz Dance Company” Final Performances (May 15-17)
836M is proud to present the culminating performances of its artists-in-residence, Urban Jazz Dance Company (UJDC), under the direction of Antoine Hunter Purple Fire Crow. Since 2007, UJDC has garnered acclaim for its groundbreaking artistry and unwavering advocacy in expanding visibility and opportunities for Deaf and disabled artists. ...
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
| 7:00 pm | PlayGround Festival of New Works: The Passing Storm | FREE* *$0-$50 (donations gratefully accepted)
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PlayGround SF Festival Premiere: The Passing Storm
The Passing Storm
PlayGround Festival of New Works
THE PASSING STORM by Jessica June Rowe (a Festival Premiere Presentation)
Directed by Ely Sonny Orquiza
May 17 & May 18 7pm PT at Potrero Stage & Simulcast
On-Demand thru May 31
Admission: $0-$50 (donations gratefully accepted) or Festival Sponsorship
ABOUT THE PLAY: A ...
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 ...
“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
Every Saturday
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday.
Free Community Yoga Class
Every Saturday | 10 am
Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA
FREE
Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome.
Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks.
Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form.
You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong.
Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
