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Wednesday, May 13

The Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF
Wednesday, May 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ocean Ale House
The Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF

Thursday, May 14

SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)
Thursday, May 14 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE | RSVP
| Valencia St. between 16th and 21st Streets (footprint changing every two months)
SF’s FREE "Valencia Live" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)
Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poem May (SF Main Library)
Thursday, May 14 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem May (SF Main Library)

San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck invites Yeva Johnson, Elena Gross and special guests to present at SFPL’s monthly poetry reading.
Kim Shuck was San Francisco’s seventh Poet Laureate. Her poetry draws on her multiethnic background which includes Polish and Cherokee heritage, and her experiences …

Birds Nests as Botanical Time Capsules (Golden Gate Park)
Thursday, May 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*donations welcome
| San Francisco County Fair Building
Birds Nests as Botanical Time Capsules (Golden Gate Park)

Bird nests may seem ephemeral, but they can be timeless!
Come learn how nests represent a window to examine plants from the
specific place and time when they were built, unlocking information about the ecology of extinct habitats.
Dr Justen Whittall is Professor of Biology at Santa Clara …

Friday, May 15

Free Concert: Wreckless Strangers Live at Golden Gate Park (SF)
Friday, May 15 – 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Free Concert: Wreckless Strangers Live at Golden Gate Park (SF)

Thrilled that their newly released singles are getting national radio airplay and moving up the Top 100 Americana Singles and Top 100 AAA Singles Charts,Wreckless Strangers continue their album release celebration with several shows in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Lucca Bar & Grill in …

Saturday, May 16

Boogie Music Fest 2026 (Downtown Campbell)
Saturday, May 16 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission
| Downtown Campbell
Boogie Music Fest 2026 (Downtown Campbell)

Campbell Turns Up the Volume-Boogie Music Fest
Saturday May 16th 10am-6pm & Sunday, May 17th 10am-5pm
Downtown Campbell
Get ready – Boogie Music Fest- the South Bay’s premier street party – is coming to Downtown Campbell May 16th & 17th. This two-day celebration brings together everything that makes …

Southeast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF)
Saturday, May 16 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Little Saigon
Southeast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF)

We’re excited to invite you to Songkran Festival 2026, a joyful celebration of the Southeast Asian New Year, happening at Fulton Plaza, Civic Center – San Francisco.

This festival is more than an event.
It’s a space where culture, community, and new beginnings come together

Cultural …

Free Southeast Asian New Year Festival + Water Celebration (SF)
Saturday, May 16 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza

Step into Southeast Asian New Year with a hands-on water blessing, Thai street food, and live cultural performances at the premier Southeast Asian Songkran Festival 2026, coming to Fulton Plaza at San Francisco’s Civic Center on Saturday, May 16.
This year’s outdoor festival invites attendees to …

Spring Awakening: Art & Cumbia at Outpost Meadow (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
Saturday, May 16 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Outpost Meadow
Spring Awakening: Art & Cumbia at Outpost Meadow (Presidio Tunnel Tops)

Join us for a day of dance, music, art and community. Celebrate the new umbrella artwork by artists Favianna Rodriguez, Felicia Gabaldon, and Tosha Stimage at Presidio Tunnel Top’s Outpost Meadow. Participate in a Cumbia lesson with In Lak’ech Dance Academy and dance to Cumbiaton with DJ Sizzle. Special art giveaway while supplies last.
Bring your own picnic or enjoy delicious food …

Bus Stop 126th Anniversary Block Party (SF)
Saturday, May 16 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission, All Ages
| Bus Stop Saloon
Bus Stop 126th Anniversary Block Party (SF)

Bus Stop’s 126th Anniversary Block Party
Saturday, May 16th | 12–8pm | Free Admission & All Ages Welcome | 1901 Union Street, San Francisco (between Laguna and Buchanan)
Cow Hollow’s beloved neighborhood bar is turning 126 and they’re celebrating with their annual block party. Join Bus Stop …

The Oaklash Festival 2026: Drag + DJs (Oakland)
Saturday, May 16 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Optional $20 ticket - https://shotgun.live/en/festivals/oaklash2026
| Old Oakland
The Oaklash Festival 2026: Drag + DJs (Oakland)

The Oaklash Festival is the premier celebration of Drag and queer performance in the Bay Area. Our ninth annual festival will feature a full day of nonstop queer art including live performances, DJs, vendors, and more! Kings, queens, and queers from all over the Bay …

The Retro-Future Revue 2026 Live at Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Saturday, May 16 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, all ages, outdoor
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
The Retro-Future Revue 2026 Live at Golden Gate Park Bandshell

The Retro Future Revue 2026
Where the past meets the future and tradition meets innovation.
Past and future will collide at the historic Golden Gate Park Bandshell on Saturday, May 16th 2026. On the stage where iconic musicians like Jerry Garcia, Santana, and Jefferson Airplane entertained hundreds …

Sunday, May 17

5th Annual East Bay Makers Market & Car Show 2026 (Richmond)
Sunday, May 17 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission 11:00am - 3:00pm
| San Pablo Sportsman Hall
5th Annual East Bay Makers Market & Car Show 2026 (Richmond)

Join us for our 5th Annual Makers Market at the San Pablo Sportsman Hall. Invite your friends and neighbors for some community fun.

INDOORS, you’ll be able to shop handcrafted goods from 25 guest artisans. OUTDOORS, the Sportsman Club will be hosting their first Car Show, …

“Homegrown Pros” World Cup 2026 Celebration: Meet Soccer Stars (San Ramon)
Sunday, May 17 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | City Center Bishop Ranch
"Homegrown Pros" World Cup 2026 Celebration: Meet Soccer Stars (San Ramon)

Get ready to celebrate the beautiful game as excitement builds for World Cup 2026 at City Center on May 17 from 2-4 PM! Come join us to honor homegrown talent featured on banners on the exterior of City Center, professional players who got their start …

Monday, May 18

Tuesday, May 19

The Comedown Tour: Smokedope2016 Live (Regency Ballroom)
Tuesday, May 19 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $65.62 | The Regency Ballroom
The Comedown Tour: Smokedope2016 Live (Regency Ballroom)

Goldenvoice PresentsThe Comedown Tour
SMOKEDOPE2016with Ghostfacekush, bartesianWater
TUE, 19 MAY 2026 at 08:00PM PDTAges: All AgesDoors Open: 07:00PM
OnSale: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 12:00PM PDTAnnouncement: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 09:00AM PDT
If tickets in the accessible section are unavailable, please reach out to the venue for accommodations. …

Thursday, May 21

Cole Valley Nights: 1st Annual “Short Film Fest” (SF)
Thursday, May 21 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
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| Cole & Parnassus
Cole Valley Nights: 1st Annual "Short Film Fest" (SF)

Come check out Cole Valley while sampling popular eateries and enjoying live music, special activities, and local businesses. Experience the vibrant blend of art, culture, and spirit that Cole Valley has to offer. Plus enjoy the Cole Valley Entertainment Zone which allows you to enjoy …

Saturday, May 23

“Black Family Day” 2026 Fair at UC Davis Quad
Saturday, May 23 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite!
| UC Davis Quad
"Black Family Day" 2026 Fair at UC Davis Quad

Built to Last: Black Strength Through Time
Join us on May 23rd, 2026, from noon – 8 p.m. at the UC Davis Quad for a powerful celebration of Black excellence, resilience, and community!
This year’s theme, Built to Last: Black Strength Through Time, honors the legacy, endurance, …

Sunday, May 24

52nd Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue 52nd Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue

The Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department (MBVFD ) is thrilled to announce details for the 52nd Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue on Sunday afternoon of Memorial Day Weekend, May 24, in Santos Meadow near Muir Beach and Muir Woods. Featuring delicious food, fantastic live …

Performance: Terry Riley at 90: A Piano Celebration (SF Main Library)
Sunday, May 24 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room (lower level)
Performance: Terry Riley at 90: A Piano Celebration (SF Main Library)

To celebrate the 90th birthday year of composer Terry Riley, pianist Sarah Cahill performs several of his remarkable compositions along with music composed in his honor by Sam Adams and Danny Clay.
Sarah Cahill is a pianist and radio host (on KALW) who has premiered new …

Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series (SF) Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series (SF)

Get ready for an electrifying music experience as we celebrate Carnival Day SF, Africa Day, and Memorial Day all in one unforgettable night.

Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series brings together Afrobeat, Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Kompa, Hip-Hop & Worldwide Sounds in a vibrant cultural celebration of rhythm, movement, …

Monday, May 25

Wednesday, May 27

Free Curator-Led Tour: Queer + Trans Movements Exhibit (YBCA)
Wednesday, May 27 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Curator-Led Tour: Queer + Trans Movements Exhibit (YBCA)

Join us to learn more about this exhibition exploring how queer and trans communities harness creativity to build culture, sustain one another, and strengthen movements.
Meet co-curators Caro De Robertis and Tina Valentin Aguirre in the Grand Lobby. Free with registration.