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Events for May 3, 2026

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Sunday, May 3

2:00 pmGilman Jazz Festival  $20*
*$20 in advance, $25 at the door
2:00 pmAn Afternoon of Harp: Jennifer Ellis at SF Conservatory of Music  FREE
Free Outdoor Shakespeare: “Julius Caesar” (San Bruno)
Sunday, May 3 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Bruno City Park
Experience Shakespeare’s timeless exploration of political intrigue, betrayal, and the impact of leadership. Whether you’re new to Shakespeare or a longtime fan, this fast-paced, one-hour production brings complex characters and high-stakes drama vividly to life. This compelling drama showcases some of Shakespeare’s most eloquent language ...
3:00 pmCuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free, but donations are encouraged.
Free Reggae in the Park 2026 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 3 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

5:00 pmFree 1st Sunday Karaoke + Happy Hour (Question Mark Tavern)  FREE*
*FREE
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, May 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
 | Mesa Maguey

Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll ...

6:00 pmReal Housewives Watch Party + Bingo Night (SF)  
Duane Forrest “Tree of Dreams” Cinematic Theatre at SF International Arts Festival (May 1-3)
Sunday, May 3 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $28.02*
*$28.02 General Admission; Door: $33.17 (fees incl.)
 | Theater of Yugen at NOHspace

Tree of Dreams is an intimate, cinematic theatre experience blending live music, object storytelling, shadow play, and projection. Inspired by The Little Prince, The Alchemist, and Where the Wild Things Are, the show follows a boy growing up in government housing who has forgotten how ...

6:30 pmA Novel Affair: How to Break a Girl – Book Event  $25*
*Part of A Novel Affair’s Bridgerton-inspired social season, this Bay Area event features How to Break A Girl, a novel by Amanda Sung, with a live book talk and film adaptation announcement.
FREE: “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Sunday at The Function (SF)
Sunday, May 3 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
 | 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. ...

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