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SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, May 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...
Lunchtime Concert w/ Larry & Joe (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, May 21 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, May 21 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
The pandemic spawned many unlikely musical connections, but the story of Larry & Joe continues to resonate long after lockdown lifted. Larry Bellorín hails from Monagas, Venezuela and ...
Lunchbreak Music at Union Square Plaza (SF)
Thursday, May 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
FREE PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK at Union Square Plaza: Sun 5/17: Artist Showcase with Red Umbrellas 10am – 4pm Sun 5/17: Sunday Fun Day: Pipe Cleaner Daisy Bouquets with @makerstudiokidz 11am – 2pm Sun 5/17: Mahjong & Mixer: Instruction and guided play with local enthusiast @keeler1 ...
“SF Live” Free Outdoor Concert Series: Lunchbreak Music
Thursday, May 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
FREE PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK at Union Square Plaza: Sun 5/17: Artist Showcase with Red Umbrellas 10am – 4pm Sun 5/17: Sunday Fun Day: Pipe Cleaner Daisy Bouquets with @makerstudiokidz 11am – 2pm Sun 5/17: Mahjong & Mixer: Instruction and guided play with local enthusiast @keeler1 ...
Cole Valley Nights: 1st Annual “Short Film Fest” (SF)
Come check out Cole Valley while sampling popular eateries and enjoying live music, special activities, and local businesses. Experience the vibrant blend of art, culture, and spirit that Cole Valley has to offer. Plus enjoy the Cole Valley Entertainment Zone which allows you to enjoy ...
1st Annual Cole Valley Nights “Short Film Fest” (SF)
Thursday, May 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Cole & Parnassus
The family-friendly night market returns to Cole Valley for another year of fun, food, shopping, entertainment, and community!
Cole Valley Nights is back on May 21st with Cinema in the Valley, featuring local vendors, makers, and our first annual all-ages film festival! Come watch films by ...
Crafternoons: Spring Zines at Union Square Plaza (SF)
Thursday, May 21 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
FREE PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK at Union Square Plaza: Sun 5/17: Artist Showcase with Red Umbrellas 10am – 4pm Sun 5/17: Sunday Fun Day: Pipe Cleaner Daisy Bouquets with @makerstudiokidz 11am – 2pm Sun 5/17: Mahjong & Mixer: Instruction and guided play with local enthusiast @keeler1 ...
“Third Thursdays on Treat” Free Night Market (SF)
Join us for the third installment of Third Thursdays on Treat!
This month’s night market celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, featuring a live acrobatic performance by LionDanceMe, a live DJ set by Kendo, 10 local vendors, a raffle, a candle making class, drinks, ...
“History Live” SF’s Legacy Hotels, Live from the Clift Hotel
This presentation explores the storied history of San Francisco’s legacy hotels and their significance to the city over time. Writer and historian Peter Devine will tell the stories of these historic and luxurious hotels: the Mark Hopkins, the Fairmont, the Saint Francis, the Sir Francis ...
SF Bay Muralists’ Presentation
Thursday, May 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Carnaval SF Headquarters
In the heart of San Francisco’s annual Carnaval celebration — where color, rhythm, and cultural pride collide — we are proud to present a dynamic showcase featuring six extraordinary mural artists from the Bay Area. Against the backdrop of Carnaval San Francisco’s vibrant energy, this ...
Free Live Podcast Night: Worst Quality Crab (SF)
Thursday, May 21 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | KALW
Author Bonnie Tsui talks food, family & fitness with Worst Quality Crab, the Asian American food culture podcast, live at KALW
Join KALW’s celebration of AAPI Heritage Month with the team behind Worst Quality Crab — the Asian American food culture podcast — for a special ...
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday
FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday
Colbert’s Final Night: Shantyoke Celebration (Oakland)
Ahoy, shantyoke fans! Next Thursday at Sláinte Pub, we’ve got a double celebration: Captain Jim turns a spry 79, and it’s Stephen Colbert’s final night on air.
We’re gathering the crew to film one more big, boisterous farewell sea shanty in Colbert’s honor — because the ...
NEW! Arcade Karaoke: Kickoff of SF’s Wild Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Sing, shred & game all night. Live band setup, 1000+ songs, Guitar Hero & more. Happy Hour all night + Crazy Hour $3 shots 🎤 Arcade Karaoke Thursdays – You’ve Never Done Karaoke Like This Before! Thursdays starting May 21 | 9PM until close Karaoke, ...Every Thursday
