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Monday, May 12, 2025

5:00 pm   Chess Night at Barebottle Brewery   FREE*
*Please support the venue by buying something to eat, drink, or take home for later.
6:00 pm   FREE: Warriors v. Wolves GM4: NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF’s The Function (Happy Hour All Game)   FREE
6:00 pm   SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)   FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
7:00 pm   “Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
7:00 pm   CANCELED: SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)   FREE
7:00 pm   Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)   FREE*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
7:00 pm   Free Community Jam Session: “O Meu Brasil w/ Celso Alberti” (SFJazz Center)   FREE*
*no reservations or tickets needed to attend
7:00 pm   Golden State Warriors vs. Wolves Game 4: Free Outdoor Watch Party (Thrive City)   FREE*
*RSVP for priority entry. Eventbrite registration is highly recommended and will receive priority access to the event. If the event is sold out, limited walkup registrations may be available on a first-come, first-served basis day of the event until capacity is reached or until tip-off.

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Monday, May 12

FREE: Warriors v. Wolves GM4: NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF’s The Function (Happy Hour All Game)
Monday, May 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function
FREE: Warriors v. Wolves GM4: NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF's The Function (Happy Hour All Game)

Get ready for an epic playoff party at The Function, your favorite comedy club transformed into the ultimate game-day destination! We’re opening our doors early to showcase the Warriors vs. Wolves showdown on all our screens at one of SF’s newest bars, THE FUNCTION, 1414 ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, May 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Free "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Monday at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

Free Community Jam Session: “O Meu Brasil w/ Celso Alberti” (SFJazz Center)
Monday, May 12 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*no reservations or tickets needed to attend
| SF JAZZ Center
Free Community Jam Session: "O Meu Brasil w/ Celso Alberti" (SFJazz Center)
These monthly open jam sessions provide a space for all Bay Area musicians to come together and perform in an inclusive, multigenerational setting. Monday, May 12, 2025 | 7p Joe Henderson Lab at Sf Jazz Center FREE Each session features a musical director and curated repertoire. Personnel: Celso Alberti – drums ...
Golden State Warriors vs. Wolves Game 4: Free Outdoor Watch Party (Thrive City)
Golden State Warriors vs. Wolves Game 4: Free Outdoor Watch Party (Thrive City)

Dub Nation – come out to Thrive City for the Warriors Playoffs Watch Party – second round vs. Minnesota Timberwolves –  presented by Kaiser Permanente! Put on your favorite gear and cheer on the Dubs while we broadcast the game on the plaza board! Food ...

SF’s Spring 2025 Full Moon Water Ritual “Flower Moon” (India Basin Waterfront Park)
Monday, May 12 – 8:11 pm | Cost: FREE | India Basin Waterfront Park
SF's Spring 2025 Full Moon Water Ritual "Flower Moon" (India Basin Waterfront Park)

Join India Basin Waterfront Park’s Curator-in-Residence, Rhiannon Evans MacFadyen, for monthly Full Moon Water Rituals at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue). These free, all-ages ceremonies will take place at sundown. Each event will be facilitated by artists and culture bearers from Bayview-Hunters Point and ...

Tuesday, May 13

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, May 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, May 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)

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 ...Every Tuesday

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, May 13 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (May 13)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (May 13)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

Bay Area Small Business Procurement Summit (Redwood City)
Tuesday, May 13 – 9:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sobrato Community Center
Bay Area Small Business Procurement Summit (Redwood City)
Join the San Francisco SBDC, San Mateo SBDC, and Silicon Valley SBDC for an exclusive Regional Procurement Event designed to help small businesses unlock new opportunities in government and public sector contracting. This event will feature expert-led panel discussions covering local, state, utility, and public sector procurement opportunities, providing valuable insights on how small ...
SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, May 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

Explore the Golden Gate Bridge with a Geologist and Park Guide
Tuesday, May 13 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: $10 | Bridge Plaza Welcome Center
Explore the Golden Gate Bridge with a Geologist and Park Guide
Join Russian Hill Neighbors for a one-of-a-kind walking tour of the Golden Gate Bridge led by international oil field geologist Jack Grippi and Linda Cahill, both longtime National Park Service volunteers. This fascinating tour offers a deeper look into one of San Francisco’s most iconic ...
San Francisco State Dance Workshop 2025
Tuesday, May 13 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free With Reservation!
| San Francisco State University (Main)
San Francisco State Dance Workshop 2025
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Michael Schweikardt mzs@sfsu.edu   San Francisco State University School of Theatre & Dance presents Dance Workshop 2025 May 13, 2025   San Francisco State University School of Theatre & Dance will present Dance Workshop 2025, an afternoon of experimental works-in-progress as part of the San Francisco State ...
FREE Steve Aoki Concert + Block Party (San Jose)
Tuesday, May 13 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
FREE Steve Aoki Concert + Block Party (San Jose)
Join us for the kick off of the Urban Vibrancy Institute’s Block Party series with an event the city will never forget! Get ready for an unforgettable evening with delicious food and drinks, exciting tours of new businesses, and the one and only, Steve Aoki presented by ...
KaraOakland Casual Theme Karaoke Night
Tuesday, May 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tip your KJ to sing!
| Parliament
KaraOakland Casual Theme Karaoke Night

KaraOakland Presents: Casual Karaoke Tuesdays @ ParliamentParliament, Downtown Oakland in May | Doors 6PM · Singing 7PM–LateFree Entry | 21+ Join us every Tuesday in May for KaraOakland’s weekly casual karaoke night—where the mic is hot, the vibes are unhinged, and every week has ...Every Tuesday

’80s Legends “The Go Gos” Live at The Warfield (SF)
Tuesday, May 13 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $79.99 | The Warfield
'80s Legends "The Go Gos" Live at The Warfield (SF)
From their halcyon days as America’s sweethearts to their current status as superstars who pioneered a genre, The Go-Go’s preside over an amazing three-decade reign as high pop priestesses. The internationally-loved pop hitmakers helped cement the foundation of the early 80’s pop-rock sound without the ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, May 13 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

An Evening With Yo La Tengo at The Chapel (May 9-13)
Tuesday, May 13 – 9:00 pm | Cost: $50 | The Chapel
An Evening With Yo La Tengo	at The Chapel (May 9-13)
Time keeps moving and things keep changing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t fight back. Yo La Tengo have raced time for nearly four decades and, to my ears, they just keep winning. The trio’s latest victory is called This Stupid World, a spellbinding set of ...

Wednesday, May 14

White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, May 14 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

FREE: Warriors v. Wolves GM5: NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF’s The Function (Happy Hour All Game)
Wednesday, May 14 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function
FREE: Warriors v. Wolves GM5: NBA Playoff Watch Party at SF's The Function (Happy Hour All Game)

Get ready for an epic playoff party at The Function, your favorite comedy club transformed into the ultimate game-day destination! We’re opening our doors early to showcase the Warriors vs. Wolves showdown on all our screens at one of SF’s newest bars, THE FUNCTION, 1414 ...

“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Wednesday, May 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
| The Function
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)

Crime and comedy collide in San Francisco’s most daring and unique event: Comedy’s Most Wanted: Comedians with Criminal Records, brought to you by HellaFunny. Prepare for a night of laughter and lawlessness as we unveil the Bay Area’s top professional comics who’ve had run-ins with the ...Every Wednesday

$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, May 14 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
| Skylark Bar
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)

Join us for a night of laughter featuring Bay Area’s top rising comics! We showcase comedians that have been on Netflix, Comedy Central, Amazon, HBO… so come through and you may see the next big thing! HaHaHappy Hour Comedy at Skylark $5 beer, $2 tacos ...Every Wednesday

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

Free Art Workshop: Flower Painting
Wednesday, May 14 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Art Workshop: Flower Painting
Create art inspired by our exhibitions at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided.  Express yourself through watercolor by painting a beautiful flower still life.
Castro Farmers’ Market 2025 (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, May 14 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Farmers' Market
Castro Farmers' Market 2025 (Every Wednesday)

Welcome back your favorite farmers to the corner of Market and Noe Streets as they offer their amazing citrus, tasty root vegetables, honey, flowers, baked goods, and beautiful leafy greens.  Castro Farmers’ Market Every Wed., April 2 – November 19, 2025 | 3p-7p Castro Farmer’s ...Every Wednesday

Golden Gate Park’s Free Bandshell Concert: “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday”
Wednesday, May 14 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park's Free Bandshell Concert: "Singer/Songwriter Wednesday"

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 ...