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Wednesday, May 14
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.
You must rsvp/purchase tickets through the ace makerspace website: https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/electronics-night-5-14-25
Join others in our well-appointed electronics lab for a hosted, free-style night of electronics exploration and tinkering.
Class type: Exposure
Class Level: All
Class Length: 2 Hours
Location: Upstairs Suite #214, Electronics Lab
Prerequisites: None
Age: 10+
At Open Lab you can:
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Thursday, May 15
Join us on Thursday, May 15 from 5-7pm for one last chance to experience the exhibition Eve’s Eden before it closes the following week.
Enjoy refreshments and mingle, and have the chance to take an original artwork home with you! We will be selling a selection of wooden …
You must RSVP/purchase tickets through the ace makerspace website: Shop Basics – Ace Makerspace
Your Ace Makerspace Woodworking and Metalworking experience starts here! First, get up to speed on shop etiquette and learn the ins and outs of sharing tools and space at Ace Makerspace. This …
Explore the vital role of translation in shaping our understanding of contemporary German literature with Dr. Jon Cho-Polizzi, award-winning literary translator and Assistant Professor of German at the University of Michigan. In conversation with Tamara Loewenstein (Program Curator for Arts & Culture, Goethe-Institut San Francisco), …
Friday, May 16
A new Silicon Valley iconic tech-focused outdoor street fair with unique entertainment.
Join us for an exciting two-day festival (Friday, May 16, 4 PM–9 PM & Saturday, May 17, 11 AM–9 PM) packed with innovation and creativity! Discover cutting-edge technology alongside handcrafted treasures made by humans. …
Sunset screenings of “cult classics” at the iconic Ferry Building. paired with cold, fizzy beer & tasty snacks, it’s a perfect Friday night
Clueless:
Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school’s pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, …
Saturday, May 17
Join Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition’s 5th Annual El Camino Real Ride! 17 miles in a group of hundreds of riders, or shorter options starting at one of our four meetup points. Free refreshments from highlighted local businesses – all ages and abilities – fun and …
Pleasant Hill Art,Wine & Music Festival 2025
Get Ready to Groove, Sip, and Savor! The Art, Wine & Music Festival 2025 is Coming to Downtown Pleasant Hill!
Prepare for a weekend of pure delight! The beloved Art, Wine & Music Festival is back and ready to paint …
Get ready for a day filled with family fun and community spirit as we celebrate our fundraising extravaganza, SkyJam! This year’s event includes:
Live performances by local entertainers
Bounce houses, face painting
Firetruck
Food trucks
Activities for ages 0-10
Garage Sale
And of course, a silent auction!
This day is not just about …
46th Annual Boogie: Campbell’s Music Festival
Saturday, May 17th 10am-6pm
Sunday, May 18th 10am-5pm
Along East Campbell Avenue in Downtown Campbell
Chosen as one of the South Bay’s Best Music Festivals by Silicon Valley Metro Readers multiple years running, Boogie Campbell’s Music Festival is two jam-packed days of live …
Located near the San Jose downtown, the Alameda Artworks is a collective of artists boasting a dynamic array of media and styles promising something to capture every visitor’s imagination. Over 30 artists will open their doors, offering from the traditional fine arts to new and …
Spark Play is Playworks Northern California’s annual community event that features a Community Recess experience that is free and open to the public –we will celebrate through play, connect through storytelling, and build community! Our community recess will include family-friendly games led by our expert play …
Leap Imagination Fair: where creativity and makers meet!
Leap Imagination Fair is an all ages annual arts and maker event benefiting arts education programs for 10,000 Bay Area students featuring maker vendors, creative activities, live performances and food trucks.
May 17, 2025
County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, …
Jack London’s Greatest Hits Bar & Food Crawl is coming May 17
After the huge success of last year’s Jack O’ London Halloween Crawl (over 600 people came out!), we’re excited to bring the fun back to the neighborhood with a new twist: Jack London’s Greatest …
The Oaklash Festival is the Bay Area’s favorite celebration of Drag and queer performance. This year’s eighth annual festival will feature a full weekend of nonstop DRAG including live performance, DJs, artists, music, dancing, vendors and more Friday May 16th – Sunday May 18th! Kings, …
Join us in North Beach for an evening of live music and art-making. Enjoy tea and build community.
Sunday, May 18
If you would like to join a nude/naked group, which will WALK (or roll) at a leisurely pace, here are the details:
WHEN: 7:30 AM (race officially starts at 8:00 AM).WHERE: 1 Market Street, which is at the corner of Market & Steuart. It is across …
This FREE event is sponsored by Heritage Roses Group Bay Area (HRGBA) Celebrationofoldroses.org
What’s old is new! Come to the Celebration of Old Roses and find numerous tables with hundreds of beautiful rose blossoms, labeled and sorted by class!
Purchase heirloom and hard-to-find roses from specialty nurseries.
Rose experts …
Free admission to the park on Sunday, May 18, for a day filled with family-friendly events:
10 AM – 1 PM – Family & Friends Hike – The guided hike is free, but registration is required. Register at https://jacklondonpark.com/events/family-hike-2025/.
11 AM – 3 PM – Blacksmith Demonstration …
Start your Sunday off with a fun creative project for the whole family! We’ll transform ordinary coffee filters into beautiful flowers, using watercolors to add vibrant color and breathe life into our creations. Kids will make their very own everlasting bouquet that can be enjoyed …
Bloom 1st Annual Hip Hop Festival and car show is a dynamic celebration of hip hop culture, featuring an exciting mix of breakdance, popping and all youth dance battles, a Lowrider vs Hot Rod Car Show, live emcee cyphers, vibrant graffiti murals and more.This unique …
A free event so nice, we’re doing it thrice: Come make art with The Compound Gallery and with your community during “Printing In The Park,” our third annual free, fun event for the whole family on Sunday, May 18th from 12-4 p.m.
If you ever wanted …
