Friday, May 16
2025 Spring Wine Walk on Ocean Avenue (SF)
Welcome to the Spring Wine Walk!
Join us for a delightful evening of wine, food and live music on Ocean Avenue. Support local business, bring your friends and enjoy a variety of wines curated specifically for the spring season as you explore the beautiful surroundings. Whether ...
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
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 ...
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday
Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
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
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday
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 ...
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday
$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...
$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...
Every Fri & Sat: SF Neo-Futurists presents “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)
See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday
Shoe Store Closing Sale: Warehouse Sale Pop-Up w $15 Shoes in Fremont (May 9-18)
Friday, May 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Warehouse Sale
We’re a pop-up (temporary) shoe store coming to Fremont, CA for 10 days only (Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 18)!
Become a VIP member to get exclusive coupons: https://shoeswarehousesale.com/ca-fremont/
Here what’s you can expect:
✨ Largest selection EVER! Women’s, men’s & kids shoes!
✨ Exclusive VIP coupons & discounts
✨ ...
Chinatown Lion Dance Photo Exhibition (SF)
Friday, May 16 – 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Victory Hall
To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this May, come and experience the vibrant and long-standing tradition of lion dancing in San Francisco’s Chinatown at the “Chinatown Lion Dance Photo Exhibition”! Co-hosted by the Chinatown Visitor Information Center, this exhibition aims to attract visitors to ...
“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
Sunnyvale Free Night Market and Film Festival (May 16-17)
Friday, May 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Plaza del Sol
A new Silicon Valley iconic tech-focused outdoor street fair with unique entertainment.
Join us for an exciting two-day festival (Friday, May 16, 4 PM–9 PM & Saturday, May 17, 11 AM–9 PM) packed with innovation and creativity! Discover cutting-edge technology alongside handcrafted treasures made by humans. ...
Free Golden Gate Park Concert Happy Hour Night
Friday, May 16 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday
2025 “Castro Night Market” w/ Local Art, Food, & Pride (SF)
Friday, May 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 18th and Castro
The Castro Night Markets event series is a program bringing some exciting life and community spirit to the Castro. The Night Market series will feature local food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment on the 3rd Friday of select months. 2025 Castro Night Market Schedule: May ...
SF’s Free Tenderloin Music & Arts Festival 2025 (May 16-18)
Friday, May 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Tenderloin District
The second annual Tenderloin Music and Arts @psychedfest is back May 16-18, 2025 with over 100 bands, DJs, poets, and drag queens taking over the neighborhood for three days of free music and community celebration. Civic Center Concert Festival – Saturday, May 17 – Noon to ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
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
AAPI Heritage Month Celebration (San Jose Flea Market)
In honor of AANHPI (Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander) Heritage Month this May, Berryessa Night Market in collaboration with Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR) is celebrating our incredible community of food trucks, makers, & artists!
AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration //Friday May 16th, 2024 // 5 PM ...
Castro Night Market “Pet Party” (SF)
The Castro Night Market is back this Friday for PET PARTY. This month’s pet themed market will feature 50 local food vendors, artist and community groups, singer-songwriters, DJs, a Pet Parade and Pup Mosh that make this a must-attend event.
This month’s Castro Night Market features ...
First-Ever Free WNBA Watch Party: Golden State Valkyries at The Crossing (SF)
Join the Valkyries’ ascent at The Crossing on Friday, May 16th starting at 6 pm for your chance to win a pair of tickets & more! Tip-off is at 7 pm, but start your pre-game early with Happy Hour and live DJ at Greyhound Bar ...
“Liberation Space” Free Community Healing Event at The Hive (SF)
FREE COMMUNITY OFFERING
Join us for The Liberation Space, a free community event created to offer healing, grounding, and reflection in response to the stress and challenges we face in today’s world. In this safe and supportive space, we will engage in a transformative sound bath ...
Golden State Valkyries vs. LA Sparks: Free Opening Game Watch Party (SF)
Come join us at NEON for the inaugural home game for the “Golden State Valkyries versus the LA Sparks”.
Admission is FREE and there will be the following on-site:
The game will be inside on our 85″ TV and outside in our secret garden on a 50″ ...
“Urban Jazz Dance Company” Final Performances (May 15-17)
Friday, May 16 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | 836M
836M is proud to present the culminating performances of its artists-in-residence, Urban Jazz Dance Company (UJDC), under the direction of Antoine Hunter Purple Fire Crow. Since 2007, UJDC has garnered acclaim for its groundbreaking artistry and unwavering advocacy in expanding visibility and opportunities for Deaf and disabled artists. ...
Silent Roller Disco
Get ready to groove at the Silent Roller Disco at Jackson Playground Park! Lace up skates that the Church of 8 Wheels will provide, and join us for a fun night under the stars. Whether a beginner or a pro, this event is perfect for everyone. The music ...
WNBA Golden State Valkyries 1st Ever Opening Night at Chase Center (SF)
Friday, May 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: $92.15 | Chase Center
The Golden State Valkyries have announced the team’s 2025 inaugural season schedule, featuring a home opener on May 16 at 7pm against the Los Angeles Sparks at Chase Center.
The 2025 Valkyries season, presented by Kaiser Permanente, features 44 total games, including 22 home games at ...
Ferry Flicks at Fort Point “Clueless” w/ Drag Bingo + Free Popcorn (SF)
Sunset screenings of “cult classics” at the iconic Ferry Building. paired with cold, fizzy beer & tasty snacks, it’s a perfect Friday night
Clueless:
Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school’s pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, ...
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