Events for May 18, 2025
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Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
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
1st Ever “Redwoods Festival” Sempervirens Fund’s 125th Anniversary (Roaring Camp)
Join Sempervirens Fund for their historic first-ever Redwoods Festival on May 18, 2025 from 1-4pm at enchanting Roaring Camp in Felton! Immerse yourself in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration as California’s oldest land trust marks 125 years of protecting majestic redwood forests. Wander beneath ancient giants while ...
826 Valencia’s Storytellers’ Showcase (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Join 826 Valencia for our ninth annual Storytellers’ Showcase!
Our students have spent the year expressing their imaginations on paper, and now they’ll take the stage to Write Out Loud.
Come enjoy the Great Lawn at Yerba Buena Gardens and bask in the shining performances of our ...
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
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 ...
Sip & Spin: A Vino Disco Tasting Experience (The Castro)
Get ready to Sip & Spin! Join Vino Disco for a funky wine tasting night with great pours, groovy tunes, and good vibes all around.
Welcome to Sip & Spin: A Vino Disco Tasting Experience !Come join us for a fun-filled evening of wine tasting and ...
Gather & Glow SF Presents “AAPI Heritage & Mental Health”
Gather & Glow SF presents Bloom Bright, a heartfelt celebration of AAPI Heritage Month and mental wellness. Join us on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00–5:00 PM in South San Francisco for an inspiring afternoon filled with mindfulness exercises, a powerful talk from an AAPI life ...
| 2:00 pm | Wine Tasting & Ekphrastic Poetry | FREE* *Please RSVP at: https://www.hopelivesartforals.net/event-details/wine-tasting-ekphrastic-poetry-1
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Icon Superstar “Joan Crawford” Biographical Play in SF (May 2-18)
A fast-paced 80 minute whirlwind biographical play about an icon whose legacy deserves a second look! Joan Crawford was a woman of contradictions, and this play is about both. 18+ Follow Young Joan forward in time from the start of her career in 1925 and ...
| 2:00 pm | Soul Food Sunday Sip and Paint | $40* *Ticket includes appetizer and drink along with all paint materials!
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Café de la Vida: Viennese Gluten-Free Community Café at Coop Art Gallery (Berkeley)
We welcome you to a community café to unwind, relax, play, and delight in yummies and fellowship!
Enjoy a cozy afternoon/evening café atmosphere similar to an Austrian coffeehouse, with a variety of organic gluten-free Austrian treats and vegan hot chocolate. Savories for a light dinner included.
Café ...
| 3:00 pm | SF’s “Antique Vibrator Museum” Free Guided Tour Day | Good Vibrations | FREE* *Free, but you must RSVP at least 72 hours in advance by calling the Polk St. store location at (415) 345-0400.
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SF Neighborhood Potluck Picnic (Francisco Park)
Neighbors & Friends,
Join us for a potluck picnic at Francisco Park on 5/18 3:30-5:30 pm. Make a delicious dish & share it with your SF neighbors. Create community & make new friends. See you there!!!
| 3:30 pm | Rumba Party: Afro-Cuban Drums, Dances & Songs | Berkeley | FREE* *Free, but donations are encouraged.
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| 3:30 pm | Comedy Family Style | $10 |
Book and Brand Launch Pop up Event (Downtown SF)
Book and Brand
Launch and Pop-Up Event
Featuring the Children’s Book
Mommy and Daddy Going to Show You how To Count Money
By Brazil Harris
Date: 5/18/25
Time: 3:30 Pm – 8:30 Pm
Location: 1242 Market St. 2 Nd
Floor, San Francisco, Ca Come out And Celebrate with Us.
There Will Be Music, Food, ...
| 4:00 pm | OM for Peace | $25 |
Toon Talk: Tell Me A Story Where the Bad Girl Wins (SF’s Cartoon Art Museum)
Cartoon Art Museum’s Drawing Room
Free and open to the public
Meet author Caitlin McGurk for a Toon Talk about her book Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund followed by a signing at the Cartoon Art Museum. ...
| 4:00 pm | Cantemus | $30* *$30 GA / $50 VIP
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| 4:00 pm | Matinée Show: Mokai with James Nash + Maggie Forti with Jeff Hobbs | $20* *EARLY-BIRD discount $3 dollars off with code earlybird8 at checkout until May 11th.
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| 4:00 pm | Open Mic Music & Talent Showcase | FREE |
8th Annual “Oaklash” Drag & Queer Kick Back + Roller Skate Party (2025)
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, 2025! ...
| 5:00 pm | Jennifer Greer | $25 |
| 5:00 pm | Sunset Swing: Oakland’s Monthly West Coast Swing Rooftop Social | $15* *Get ready to dance under the sunset at Sunset Swing, Oakland's monthly rooftop party for West Coast Swing lovers!
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SF’s “Frequency Film Festival” Experimental Short Films + Original Scores
The fourth edition of Frequency Film Festival highlights the art of musical scores and sound design in independent short films. Featuring a diverse range of genres, from thrillers to comedies, the festival celebrates independent filmmakers and composers who use sound to enhance storytelling.
The night will ...
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. ...
Every Sunday
“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
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
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
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
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
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., ...
