50+ Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend 2023 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
Get Out: Events
50+ Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend 2023 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
A 3-day weekend of fairs, festivals, parades, night markets, comedy shows and more fun
The Watch Party Live Presented by Google Pixel and AT&T 5G
San Francisco, Sponsored
The Watch Party Live Presented by Google Pixel and AT&T 5G
Coming June 1st, an exclusive invite in San Francisco to meet an NBA Legend, plus enjoy a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Bar
Golden Gate Park's "Golden Mile" Beer Garden Opens for 2023
Bars, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
Golden Gate Park's "Golden Mile" Beer Garden Opens for 2023
The permits came through just in time. SF's "Golden Mile" Beer Garden opens just in time for Memorial Day Weekend
Bay Area's Epic $10 Inflatable Water Park Opens (Summer 2023)
Fun & Games, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Summer, Swimming / Waterparks
Bay Area's Epic $10 Inflatable Water Park Opens (Summer 2023)
Memorial Day Weekend sees the opening of floating slides, climbing walls, bridges, balance beams, jumps, an in-water sports court in Santa Rosa
Historic 1919 North Beach "Broadway Studios" Up for Auction
Goodbye, San Francisco
Historic 1919 North Beach "Broadway Studios" Up for Auction
Got $2.15 million? You can make a starting bid on a massive venue that hosted shows by Louis Armstrong, Robin Williams, the Go-Gos and Dave Chappelle.
How to Get Married at City Hall During SF Pride (Updated for 2023)
LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride, San Francisco
How to Get Married at City Hall During SF Pride (Updated for 2023)
Rare appointments to get married at San Francisco's City Hall during Pride open up this Friday (May 26th)
Bay Area to Host 2026 Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium
Brand New, Celebrations
Bay Area to Host 2026 Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium
Save the date... February 8, 2026 sees the Super Bowl return to the Bay Area with a big fan village and tons of free events in the lead up to the game.
SF’s New Downtown IKEA Delayed (Again)
San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open
SF’s New Downtown IKEA Delayed (Again)
First it was 2021, then it was May 2023. Now the 87,000 sq ft shop at 6th and Market is delayed again

Saturday, May 27, 2023

All Day   San Francisco Symphony’s $35 Flash Sale (Ends May 28 at 11:59pm)   $35*
*Tickets start at $35! Sale ends Sunday, May 28 at 11:59pm.
1:00 pm   The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 250+ Food & Shopping Stalls | Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-28)   $5*
*$5 online or cash at the door. Children 3 and under are free. Parking is $15. Most vendors accept cash only and ATMs are available.
6:00 pm   “Pride Is Not A Crime” Art Show and Pride Celebration (Oakland)   FREE*
*Free, RSVP
6:00 pm   FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (6p + 8p Shows)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $15 at door without RSVP
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
7:00 pm   “Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2023)   $15*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   SF’s Tiki Bar “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (7p + 9p Shows)   $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - There is a two drink minimum

Pick Date

Saturday, May 27

San Francisco Symphony’s $35 Flash Sale (Ends May 28 at 11:59pm)
Saturday, May 27 – All Day | Cost: $35*
*Tickets start at $35! Sale ends Sunday, May 28 at 11:59pm.
| Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco Symphony's $35 Flash Sale (Ends May 28 at 11:59pm)

Grab discounted flash sale tickets to season-ending concerts led by Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen! Don’t miss a thrilling staged production of opera Adriana Mater, Gramophone’s 2020 Artist of the Year Igor Levit, and a program featuring American songs performed by Julia Bullock. Don’t miss your ...

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (6p + 8p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (6p + 8p Shows)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) 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 ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Comedy Showcase (SF)

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. Free tickets for the first 100 people to RSVP “Crazy ...Every Saturday

“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2023)
Saturday, May 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (2023)

Crime is no laughing matter in San Francisco… unless it’s Comedians with Criminal Records – a unique showcase of professional comics who’ve had troubles with the law in the past. In addition to an hilarious comedy set, you’ll also hear the back-story of the comedian ...Every Saturday

SF’s Tiki Bar “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (7p + 9p Shows)
SF's Tiki Bar "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (7p + 9p Shows)

Get ready for the original “HellaSecret” comedy show. 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. Tiki Bar Comedy Shows Get $5 off Tickets – ...Every Saturday

Laugh GPT: Comedians vs. AI Stand-up Comedy Battle: Round 2 (SF)
Saturday, May 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets with secret code HUMAN - Bring cash for donations
| Savoy Tivoli
Laugh GPT: Comedians vs. AI Stand-up Comedy Battle: Round 2 (SF)

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. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...

Free Tix: “Laugh SF” Stand Up Comedy Festival in North Beach
Free Tix: “Laugh SF” Stand Up Comedy Festival in North Beach

Laugh SF will provide you with a night of laughter from local stand-up comedians. Come and join us at Fame Venue at 443 Broadway San Francisco, CA. This show is for those 21 & up who are looking for something fun to do in San ...Every Saturday

40% off Tix: Acclaimed Camp Comedy “The Confession of Lily Dare” in SF
40% off Tix: Acclaimed Camp Comedy “The Confession of Lily Dare” in SF

Infamous madame Lily Dare is on her road to ruin – paved with good intentions – in this campy and captivating comedy by Charles Busch. Playing at New Conservatory Theatre Center May 12-June 11. “The Confession of Lily Dare” Regional Premiere by Charles Busch May ...

No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
No Scrubs: '90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)

From TLC, to the Fresh Prince, to Kid ‘N Play to Usher We’re taking over San Francisco’s Neck of the Woods, an awesome nightclub on Clement Street that was recently completely remodeled in 2021 with a killer new sound system, new lighting and new dance ...Every Saturday

The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 250+ Food & Shopping Stalls | Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-28)
The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 250+ Food & Shopping Stalls | Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-28)

Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 12th season of 626 Night Market (Previously called NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival named after the 626 ...

“Pride Is Not A Crime” Art Show and Pride Celebration (Oakland)
Saturday, May 27 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, RSVP
| helvella art
"Pride Is Not A Crime" Art Show and Pride Celebration (Oakland)
Celebrate Pride with a dazzling showcase of art from talented LGBTQIA+ artists!    Our new exhibit, “Pride Is Not A Crime” is a colorful and inspiring celebration of identity and community, with a wide range of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, and more.   Our exhibit showcases the unique ...
SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)
SF's HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)

It’s San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night at a great new comedy club at Neck of the Woods with HellaFunny and Funcheap. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghani, and South Asian descent. Let’s celebrate ...Every Saturday

AfroSolo’s 29th Annual San Francisco Arts Festival (May 26-27)
Saturday, May 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP via Eventbrite
| Stagewerx Theatre
AfroSolo's 29th Annual San Francisco Arts Festival (May 26-27)

Please join us for AfroSolo’s 29th Annual Arts Festival, which continues our Black Voices series with the theme Standing Our Ground! The performances are our second of three weekends where we showcase Black artists giving voice to the Black experience. The program will include three ...

SF’s Free “City Star Party” at The Presidio (Memorial Day Weekend 2023)
Saturday, May 27 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Main Parade Lawn Presidio
SF's Free "City Star Party" at The Presidio (Memorial Day Weekend 2023)
Each month you’re invited to join the San Francisco Astronomers’ (SFAA) Star Parties at the Presidio’s Main Parade Lawn. SFAA members will be on hand with telescopes to help you view the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and the constellations – including Orion and Cassiopeia. Guests ...
“Frolic + Galactic Camp” Furry Dance Party (SF)
Saturday, May 27 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm. Otherwise $15 cover ($10 with fursuit or animal costume)
| Folsom Foundry
"Frolic + Galactic Camp" Furry Dance Party (SF)
On Saturday, May 27th, from 8pm until 2am, Frolic will be teaming up with Galactic Camp® for an event at an amazing and huge venue in San Francisco. Half of the proceeds from this event (and all the additional donations) will benefit Galactic Camp® with ...

Sunday, May 28

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023
Sunday, May 28 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023

A weekly market featuring farmers, ranchers, food artisans, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Explore all the amazing local businesses surrounding the farmers market at sunsetstrong.com. You can find us every Sunday 9am-2pm year round on 37th avenue/Ortega and every Wednesday ...Every Sunday

Free Shakespeare in the Park 2023 “The Tempest” in Berkeley (May 28 – June 11)
Sunday, May 28 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | John Hinkel Park
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2023 "The Tempest" in Berkeley (May 28 - June 11)

Inferno Theatre is the first company to reopen the free summer theater-in-the park tradition at the historic 1934 amphitheatre at John Hinkel Park after a beautiful multi-year renovation, with a live, magical production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. What could be better than The Tempest, a play that ...

FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) 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 ...

Mission Cannabis Club Comedy Show (Memorial Day Weekend 2023)
Sunday, May 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Mission Cannabis Club
Mission Cannabis Club Comedy Show (Memorial Day Weekend 2023)
If you have Monday off for Memorial Day, then spend Sunday night getting high (and laughing) with us. San Francisco’s Mission Cannabis Club features a beautiful lounge that is safe and clean for people to consume cannabis flower, prerolls, vapes, and edibles. Consume in comfort and ...
SF’s Ocean Beach Hot Rod & Classic Car Show (2023)
Sunday, May 28 – 7:00 am | Cost: FREE | Lincoln & Great Highway
SF's Ocean Beach Hot Rod & Classic Car Show (2023)
May 28th 7AM-11AM San Francisco Ocean Beach Hot Rods @sfobhotrods Avoid the beach this weekend. There’ll be road closures for the Bay To Breakers Marathon. Hot Rods Old Trucks Kustoms Vintage Vehicles Classics Lowriders Patina We’ll see you Sunday May 28th! No burnouts or exhibition of speed.
2023 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade
Sunday, May 28 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| 24th and Bryant
2023 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2023 with their 45th Annual celebration. The free, two–day Festival covers 17 blocks in the Mission District, with five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. The festival includes international food, dancing, sampling sites and entertainment for ...

2023 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade (May 27-28)
Sunday, May 28 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Harrison Street
2023 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade (May 27-28)

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2023 with their 45th Annual celebration. The free, two–day Festival covers 17 blocks in the Mission District, with five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. The festival includes international food, dancing, sampling sites and entertainment for ...

SF’s Balmy Alley Carnaval / Memorial Day Weekend Block Party 2023 (May 27-28)
Sunday, May 28 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Balmy Alley
SF's Balmy Alley Carnaval / Memorial Day Weekend Block Party 2023 (May 27-28)

When you come to the Mission this weekend for Carnaval stop by Balmy Alley for a street fest Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm ! Slaps by: @dj.isamar @mr.45rpm @thefriscogang Food & Drinks by: @hyphyiceez @_cantaritoslacodiciada_ @_city_chopped_ @cocinanicaborriqua @gordascookies @michoacan_burgers @organicfriscodrip @elevatingedibles @amaristreats_ @nuestradulcecultura @cocinaguirnalda @sammiiebb Artists ...

SF City Guide Memorial Day Weekend (16 Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guide Memorial Day Weekend (16 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 2023 | ...

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Margaritas & Free Burritos (SF)
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Margaritas & Free Burritos (SF)

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

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 28 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

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

2023 USS San Francisco Memorial Day Ceremony (Lands End)
Sunday, May 28 – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Lands End Lookout
2023 USS San Francisco Memorial Day Ceremony (Lands End)
Honoring those who served and those who gave their lives during the war in the Pacific and the Battle of Guadacanal. Join the USS San Francisco Memorial Foundation and the families of the “Frisco” Veterans for our annual celebration of those who served on this historic ...
49th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s BBQ Party (Mill Valley)
Sunday, May 28 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Suggested donation of $10 for walk-in and bike-in attendees.
| Santos Meadows
49th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s BBQ Party (Mill Valley)
The 49th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Barbecue returns on Sunday, May 28 from noon to 5 pm in Santos Meadows. Enjoy delicious food, fantastic live music, tasty craft beers, premium wine, and a whole lot of fun for the family. The Firemen’s Barbecue is ...
Glide Memorial Church & African-American Reparations Event (SF)
Sunday, May 28 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP For free lunch
| Glide Memorial Church
Glide Memorial Church & African-American Reparations Event (SF)
Glide Memorial Church &Amp; Sf African American Reparations Advisory Committee – May 28Th Event Focus: Housing and Economic Empowerment Date: May 28th 12:30-3 pm Location: Glide Memorial Church, 330 Ellis St (at Taylor) in San Francisco SF African American Reparations Committee (SFAARAC), Glide Memorial Church’s Racial Justice Group (RJG), ...
SF Chinatown’s 2023 Lion Dance “Youth Dance Revolution” Showcase (May 27-28)
Sunday, May 28 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch, reserve for seating
| Grant Ave & Commercial St, SF Chinatown
SF Chinatown's 2023 Lion Dance "Youth Dance Revolution" Showcase (May 27-28)

LionDanceME presents our first, Youth Dance Revolution, showcasing 8 high school dance clubs from around the Bay Area! The event will take place on May 27-28 at Grant Avenue & Commercial Street. The Youth Dance Revolution, hosted by LionDanceME, presents 8 high school dance clubs ...