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Saturday, May 9

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Huge Free Waterfront Concert: Om Records 30th Anniv. Bash
Saturday, May 9 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Huge Free Waterfront Concert: Om Records 30th Anniv. Bash

San Francisco’s run of big, free outdoor concerts is not slowing down. The next major waterfront party has just been announced, bringing another afternoon of live music to the heart of downtown.

A massive free concert is coming to Embarcadero Plazåa on Saturday, May 9, 2026 …

Saturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed | SF
Saturday, May 9 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Saturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed | SF

Sunday, May 10

The Exploratorium’s Free Admission Day for Mother’s Day (2026)
Sunday, May 10 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Typically pay what you can.
| Pier 15
The Exploratorium's Free Admission Day for Mother's Day (2026)

Every year, the Exploratorium typically celebrates Mother’s Day with one of its most beloved traditions: a Pay What You Wish Community Day.

> Not yet confirmed for 2026

The museum has a long-standing tradition of opening its doors to the public on Mother’s Day for a day …

Monday, May 11

Tuesday, May 12

Wednesday, May 13

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, May 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, May 13 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
'Midweek Melodies' Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)

Thursday, May 14

Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library
Thursday, May 14 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Latino/Hispanic Room, Lower Level
Shame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF
Thursday, May 14 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mission Hill Saloon
Shame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF

Friday, May 15

GG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park
Friday, May 15 – 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE
GG Park's Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park
Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, May 15 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th and Castro
Castro Night Market 2026 (March - Sept)

Saturday, May 16

De Youngsters Day Out: Free Museum Day for Families (2026)
Saturday, May 16 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE | de Young Museum
De Youngsters Day Out: Free Museum Day for Families (2026)

We invite you, and all Bay Area families, to attend the 5th annual de Youngsters Day Out on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This event is free and open to every Bay Area family. The event will include hands-on art-making activities, entertainment led by teaching artists …

“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, May 16 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE
"Science@Cal": Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley

Sunday, May 17

SFMOMA’s Hat Party for Matisse Exhibit Opening SFMOMA's Hat Party for Matisse Exhibit Opening

Celebrate the opening of Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal by wearing your favorite hat to SFMOMA on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
The exhibition, on view from May 16 to September 13, 2026, explores the history and impact of Matisse’s iconic 1905 portrait of his wife, …

Monday, May 18

Wednesday, May 20

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, May 20 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)