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Events for May 22, 2026

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Friday, May 22

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

Oakland’s “Wild One” Grand Opening: Art + Makers (May 22-24)

Friday, May 22, 2026  11am – 6pm (Soft Opening, Live Painting from New Skool starting at 3pm) Saturday, May 23, 2026 10am – 6pm (Ribbon Cutting, Meet the maker: Handiworkshops) Sunday, May 24, 2026 11am – 6pm (Meet the maker: DK Ceramics from 11am – 3pm) ...

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

Chess Lessons and Social at Union Square Plaza (SF)
Friday, May 22 – 11:30 am - Ends at 1:30 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 ...

12:00 pm“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)  FREE*
*All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.
FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)
Friday, May 22 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
| Cow Palace

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 ...

West Portal Cleanup + Free Treats (SF)
Friday, May 22 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up for Free on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756084/
| Bookshop West Portal
Meet at BookShop West Portal (80 W Portal Ave) at 3:30pm to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur around the neighborhood until 5:00pm. Stay afterwards for a sweet treat at Shaw’s Candy Shop. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund ...
2026 Free “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market Kickoff: Blues, Bites + Bingo (SF)
Friday, May 22 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Street
Experience the Fillmore with Live Blues, Delicious Bites & Boutique Bingo at this vibrant night market celebrating soul, art and community. The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark Night ...
4:30 pmInterfaith Vigil For San Diego Victims (Pleasanton)  FREE
GG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park
Friday, May 22 – 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 ...

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday

Free Shavuot Ice Cream Party w/ Cheesecake Buffet (Petaluma)
Friday, May 22 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma
Shavuot Ice Cream Party Celebrate the holiday of Shavuot, commemorating the Giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai 3,337 years ago. Enjoy a scrumptious dairy buffet including cheesecakes, a spectacular ice cream spread with delicious toppings, lasagna, NY blintzes, eggplant parmesan, and more! Bring the whole family to ...
“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)
Friday, May 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center

Fort Mason Night Market returns for 2026 with food trucks, craft vendors & live music on the waterfront. San Francisco’s popular waterfront night market is back for 2026. The Fort Mason Night Market returns monthly from April through December, bringing together local food vendors, craft ...

Union Square Dance: Bollywood (SF)
Friday, May 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 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 ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, May 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

2026 “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market
Friday, May 22 – 5:09 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 1300 on Fillmore

Experience the Fillmore with Live Blues, Delicious Bites & Boutique Bingo at this vibrant night market celebrating soul, art and community. The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark ...

“Harvey Milk Day 2026” Celebration, March & Mini Castro Block Party (SF)
Friday, May 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Queer Arts Featured
Join us to celebrate Harvey Milk Day on Friday, May 22, 2026 6pm to celebrate his legacy of coalition building with organizers from communities of people of color, workers, radical feminists, and all LGBTQ people. This is organized by  the Castro Community Benefit District,  the Friends ...
6:00 pmHarvey Milk Day Celebration + Procession (Castro)  FREE
6:30 pmArtPärdē Spectacle  $29*
*$29 presale/$35 at the door
6:30 pmQueer Asian World Cinema: QWOCFF Satellite Screening  FREE*
*Sliding Scale from $0-$35. Free popcorn!
7:00 pmMix & Mingle: Ace Makerspace Free Monthly Social  FREE*
*Donations are welcome. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, May 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

7:00 pmFerry Flicks at Fort Point Beer Garden – “Bend It Like Beckham”  $9*
*seating reserved for ticket holders, walk-ups welcome
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

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 ...

Oakland Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Fest 2026 (Close to BART)
Friday, May 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+
| Fluid510

Memorial Day weekend comedy pop-up comedy show at a new bar (close to BART!) in Oakland Get ready for a special Memorial Day Weekend edition of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across ...

7:00 pmIndie Rock + Sax Fun: Frogluv at Spats (Berkeley)  $12
7:00 pmNo Way Out But Up  $25*
*Early Bird Tickets! purchase by Thurdsday May 21st to redeem the discount
7:00 pmSF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
SF’s FREE Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (May 22-25)
Friday, May 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function

Top comics highlight 4-day comedy festival at The Function with happy hour all night on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th San Francisco Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 FREE – RSVP for free tickets – 21+ Spend Memorial Day Weekend at The Function for four ...

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