Home » Archive by Day
Pick Date

Events for May 17, 2026

< Saturday, May 16 Monday, May 18 >

Sunday, May 17

5:30 amSunrise Urchin (Uni) Foraging in Sonoma Coast (May 17-June 14)  FREE*
*Varies
FREE Unofficial “Bay to Breakers” Day Party + Happy Hour (Downtown SF)
Sunday, May 17 – 7:30 am - Ends at 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP - 21+
 | The Function
The ultimate Bay to Breakers Pit Stop! All-race happy hour, clean bathrooms, $10 mimosas, chill lounge, TVs – on Market St. in Downtown SF Bay to Breakers is one of the wildest mornings of the year in San Francisco – and The Function is opening early for ...
“Bare” to Breakers: Nude/Naked Run at Bay to Breakers 2026
Sunday, May 17 – 7:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*People are encouraged to register with Bay to Breakers
 | R-Evolution statue
If you would like to join a group, which will WALK (or roll) at a leisurely pace, here are the details: WHEN: 7:30 AM (race officially starts at 8:00 AM).WHERE: The R-Evolution statue. Closest street address is 1 Market Street, which is at the corner of ...

8:00 amRun Bay To Breakers with TrueFoundry’s Failover Team26  FREE*
*Request to join TrueFoundry's Centipede Team, Failover Team26, via the Luma event website and we'll take care of your race registration. Spots are limited, and we'll confirm participants in advance.
Bay to Breakers 2026 (Everything You Need to Know)
Sunday, May 17 – 8:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch, but you should register and pay the fee to run, but most of the course is hardly policed and you can usually enjoy the course for free, though with the shame of knowing you didn't pay.
 | Howard & Main (SoMa)
Early Bird Discount Tickets / Street Closures / Course Map / Muni & BART Info / Best Places to Watch / Volunteer / Crazy Costume Photos
Mission Yoga’s 25th Anniv. Open House: Free Class Weekend (May 16-17)
Sunday, May 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please register and book your classes at www.newmissionyoga.com before coming to class to reserve your spot!
 | Mission Yoga

Mission Yoga’s 25th Anniversary Weekend Free Classes + Party 25 years in, and we’re just getting warmed up. Join us for a full weekend of FREE classes (yes, really) and discounted events, plus a Saturday night party to bring it all together. Come for one ...

Cole Valley Neighborhood Garage Sale
Sunday, May 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please scan QR code, scroll down, and click the link Take Me to The Map
 | Cole Valley
Cole Valley Improvement Association is sponsoring a neighborhood-wide garage sale, Sunday, May 17, 9am to 2pm Neighbors and friends will swap goodies, discover treasures, and generally unload a bunch of stuff from their houses. Last year’s sale was one part scavenger hunt, one part bake sale, and one ...
9:30 amFree Micro Soccer Fun Day (SF)  FREE*
*is an rsvp required
9:45 amLower Nob Hill Trash Cleanup w/ Free Sandwich  FREE
SFMOMA’s Hat Party for Matisse Exhibit Opening
Sunday, May 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $30*
*Free for members, teens (13–18), and children (12 and under); $30 for adults, $25 for seniors (65 and older), and $23 for students with valid ID
 | SFMOMA
Celebrate the opening of Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal by wearing your favorite hat to SFMOMA on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The exhibition, on view from May 16 to September 13, 2026, explores the history and impact of Matisse’s iconic 1905 portrait of his wife, ...
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, May 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
 | Manny’s

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

10:00 amDIY Medicinal Herbs & Tincture Workshop (Cupertino)  $15*
*You'll learn all about medicinal herb gardening and make an herbal tincture of your choosing to take home
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, May 17 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway

Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly

43rd Annual Berkeley “Himalayan Fair” (May 16-17)
Sunday, May 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations encouraged at the door
 | Live Oak Park

Berkeley’s 43rd Annual Himalayan Fair returns to Live Oak Park, May 16-17, 2026. Join us at Live Oak Park, Berkeley, for a weekend filled with vibrant culture, soulful music, Himalayan flavors, crafts, and community connection. The annual Himalayan Fair, the largest of its kind in ...

10:00 amSummer Shakespeare Read Aloud: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mountain View)  FREE*
*optional cash dues $2
11:00 amBloom Hip Hop Festival & Car Show (Sebastopol)  $10*
*$10 Presale, $15 at the Gate. Kids 12 & under FREE!!
11:00 amFree Small Business Marketplace (San Rafael)  FREE*
*0
America Innovates: Free 3-Day Innovation Expo at Fort Mason (May 16-18)
Sunday, May 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and open to the public. Advance registration is encouraged. Event runs daily from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. from May 16–18, 2026 at Fort Mason Center’s Gateway Pavilion in San Francisco.
 | Fort Mason Center – Gateway Pavilion

Step into the future at “America Innovates,” a free, family-friendly, three-day interactive expo coming to San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center from May 16–18, 2026. Co-hosted by Forbes and America250 during National Inventors Month, the immersive public experience will showcase innovations of the past, present and ...

Pleasant Hill’s Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)
Sunday, May 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; food/drinks for purchase
 | Downtown Pleasant Hill

 A memorable weekend filled with fantastic art, exquisite wines, and soulful music, right in the heart of Pleasant Hill. One of Pleasant Hill’s most anticipated events is back!  Live music – Two Stages with Live Bands, One Community Stage with Cultural & Performance groups. Talented local ...

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
 | JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

11:00 am5th Annual East Bay Makers Market & Car Show 2026 (Richmond)  FREE*
*Free Admission 11:00am - 3:00pm
11:30 amActon Academy Silicon Valley Children’s Business Fair (Redwood City)  FREE
Fogo Na Roupa Carnaval Parade Rehearsal
Sunday, May 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | 39 Keyes Avenue
In preparation for San Francisco’s Annual Carnaval in the Mission District, Fogo Na Roupa Grupo Carnavalesco will be practicing with their intergenerational contingent on Sunday, May 10h and Sunday, May 17 in the Presidio. Come see the reigning Grand Champions of Carnaval SF and hear the ...
12:00 pmBay to Breakers Dance Party at Madrone Art Bar (SF)  $10*
*$10 Cover at the door
12:00 pmFree Cybersentics Book Club: Art + Technics (SF)  FREE
1:00 pmFilm: Girlhood (2014) w/ Discussion (SF)  FREE
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, May 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place

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

1:00 pmDIY Medicinal Herbs Workshop (Dublin)  $15*
*You'll get to make an herbal tincture to take home
1:00 pmGlass Workshop with Oko Designs (SF)  $145
Sacramento’s 2026 FoodieLand Night Market (May 15-17)
Sunday, May 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
 | Cal Expo (Sacramento)

Inspired by Asia’s open-air night markets, FoodieLand is a family-friendly outdoor food festival featuring a carefully curated multicultural marketplace featuring 175 vendors representing foods and flavors from across the globe. Plus there’s an array of entertainment; attendees can try their hand at activities like carnival ...

< Saturday, May 16 Monday, May 18 >