Thursday, May 15
SF’s Epic Market “Cole Valley Nights” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (March-June)
Come enjoy a family-friendly evening market in the heart of Cole Valley featuring local makers, merchants, organizations, food, music and oodles of fun for all ages! Check out the neighborhood while sampling the best of Cole Valley’s popular eateries and pubs and enjoy live music ...
Well-Crafted: Free “Suminagashi” Japanese Card Art Class (Free w/ RSVP)
Well-Crafted: Suminagashi Cards at The Function
Our free craft workshops in are the perfect artsy excuse to also enjoy a new bar or restaurant in Mid-Market. Join us at The Function to explore the Japanese art of Suminagashi. Suminagashi creates a beautiful marbled effect by floating ink on ...
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightThursdays: 6p ...Every Thursday
East Bay Outdoor Comedy Festival 2025 (Live at Bay Street)
HellaFunny, the Bay Area’s most popular comedy collective joins forces with Funcheap to take over Bay Street Emeryville’s newly reimagined dining terrace for a brand new FREE monthly outdoor comedy festival featuring some of the Bay’s top comics, plus loads of giveaways from Bay Street’s restaurants and shops. Admission is free, ...Monthly
Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (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 ...
“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Prepare for a comedic powerhouse like no other with ‘Black LAUGHS Matter,’ a riotous showcase featuring some of the sharpest minds and quickest comedy wits in the game – all under one roof. Join us for a night of uproarious laughter and unapologetic humor as these talented black comedians take ...Every Thursday
“Bike to Wherever” Day 2025: Freebies for Commuters (SF + Bay Area)
Bike to Wherever Day 2025 is almost here! This Thursday, May 15, join BART to celebrate cycling as a green, fun, and practical way to get around. At BART, we don’t just celebrate BARTable experiences, but BIKEable ones too.
BART will be hosting “energizer stations” throughout ...
Brand New Nintendo San Francisco Store Grand Opening
Thursday, May 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Nintendo San Francisco
On May 15, 2025 Nintendo will open Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO, its newest retail store and the second official Nintendo location in the United States. Located at 331 Powell Street in Union Square, the store will offer a range of Nintendo products, including consoles, games, and accessories, ...
SF Free Walking Tour: “1906: Earthquake and Fire”
You are jolted awake in the morning of April 18, 1906 to a horrific scene. The San Andreas Fault has unleashed a shockwave felt from Los Angeles to Oregon, with the epicenter just off the coast of San Francisco. As the ground convulses, buildings disintegrate ...
SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, May 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
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 ...
SF’s Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2025 w/ “CMC Older Adults Choirs”
Thursday, May 15 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
CMC Older Adults Choirs
Thu, May 15 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
It’s time to fill the Gardens with soul and celebration. Directed by Ken Little, singers from Community Music Center Bayview Choir and Gospel Music ...
SF Jewish Week “Schmooze w/ A Holocaust Survivor” + Free Pickles (2025)
Get ready to schmooze, snack, learn and celebrate SF Jewish Week! Join us at Manny’s in the Mission for an afternoon you won’t soon forget! Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann is in the house, and he’s got stories that’ll you need to pass down from generation ...
169th Anniversary of San Mateo County Celebration (Redwood City)
San Mateo County and the San Mateo County History Museum cordially invite you to attend the 169th Anniversary of San Mateo County and the Dedication and Unveiling Ceremony for 500
County Center.
5:00 p.m.:Gather at the San Mateo County History
Museum (2200 Broadway, Redwood City) for a program ...
Stop AAPI Hate: Commemorating 5 Years and Celebrating AAPIHM Month (SF)
Join Stop AAPI Hate as we commemorate 5 years of resilience during AAPI Heritage Month with remarks from Stop AAPI Hate Co-founder, Cynthia Choi, at San Francisco’s historic Chinatown at Edge on the Square. We will also share highlights around #MyImmigrantRoots, our immigration storytelling campaign, ...
Castro Valley “Marketplace Mixer” (2025)
Thursday, May 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Castro Valley Marketplace
The Marketplace’s much-loved Mixers are back!
Join us this Thursday, May 15th for the latest iteration of the event. It’s set to be a fun one.
Our friends at Smalltown Society have put together a terrific lineup of art and music for you to enjoy.
There’s an interactive ...
SF’s Opening Reception: The Opulens of Blackness
Join us for the highly anticipated opening reception of The Opulens of Blackness, a bold and brilliant exhibition celebrating the richness, creativity, and resilience of Black culture. This stunning showcase runs from May 15, 2025 – January 3, 2026, with the opening night launching a ...
The Buds at El Rio
The Buds return to garden-rock El Rio! Sing and dance along to classic covers you know, and originals you’ll want to learn.
El Rio welcomes all good people and feels like home, and the back patio is a perfect fit for The Buds’ organic and engaging ...
Be Seen: The Genius and Gaze of Black Creatives – Opening Reception
Be Seen: The Genius and Gaze of Black Creatives
Black creativity has always shaped culture—loudly, boldly, and beautifully. Be Seen: The Genius and Gaze of Black Creatives is a love letter to that brilliance. It’s a portrait series that uplifts Black artists, musicians, and visionaries from ...
Jewish American Heritage Month “Nightlife” (California Academy of Sciences)
Thursday, May 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: $25 | California Academy of Sciences
For Jewish American Heritage Month, we invite you to share in the richness and diversity of Jewish culture, art, and stories in this celebration curated by non profit Value Culture.
Take in genre-crossing live performances showcasing the Jewish diaspora, ranging from a viral rap sensation to Yiddish ...
“Urban Jazz Dance Company” Final Performances (May 15-17)
Thursday, May 15 – 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. ...
Drag Bingo at Zeitgeist (Free to Play and Tons of Prizes)
Thursday, May 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Zeitgeist
Check out our monthly drag bingo event at Zeitgeist with our lovely host Eucalypstick! It’s free to play and there are tons of prizes.
An Evening with Kruk & Kuip: An SF Sketchfest Tribute
Thursday, May 15 – 7:30 pm |
Cost: $30 | Sydney Goldstein Theater
SF Sketchfest is honored to pay tribute to baseball icons Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper in a rare on-stage celebration of the legendary broadcasting duo. For generations, Kruk and Kuip have brought wit and wisdom — not to mention their trademark camaraderie — to SF ...
The Monster Show: Bjork vs. FKA Twigs Drag Night (SF)
Thursday, May 15 – 10:00 pm |
Cost: $5 | The Edge
This week, we’re doing two of the most unique artists in pop music history! First up is the most famous Icelandic musician in history, Bjork, who broke through to the world stage in the 90’s Bjork has made groundbreaking, genre bending music ever heard! Next, ...
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 ...
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
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
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: 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 ...
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
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 ...
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