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Friday, May 8

QTCON: The Meetup Series
Friday, May 8 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, 21+
| Town Bar & Lounge
QTCON: The Meetup Series

Calling All Fandoms to Town Bar & Lounge!
Starting in May, we’re calling all fans and creators to a monthly happy hour at Town in Oakland. This is for anyone of any fandom from comics, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, anime, games, and all the media they inspire!
We’ll have …

Free Opening Reception: African Diaspora Art (Alameda)
Friday, May 8 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Rhythmix Cultural Works
Free Opening Reception: African Diaspora Art (Alameda)

Artists of the African Diaspora @ K Gallery/Rhythmix Cultural Works features artists from various backgrounds including Nigerian American Victoria Bankole, Trinidad native, Stacy Mootoo and Panama native, Xioneda Ruiz. This eclectic mix of diasporic cultures and techniques embodies the very essence of Art of the …

Ferry Flicks at Fort Point Beer Garden “Crazy Rich Asians”
Friday, May 8 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*seating reserved for tickets holders, walkups welcome
| San Francisco Ferry Building
Ferry Flicks at Fort Point Beer Garden "Crazy Rich Asians"

Join us for Ferry Flicks at the Fort Point Beer Garden every Friday in May at sundown! This season of Ferry Flicks is all about iconic, feel-good films you know and love.
We’ll kick the evening off around 7pm with Drag Bingo hosted by Oaklash Drag, …

Steamroller Dance: “Bespoke” Free Premiere (SF)
Friday, May 8 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Tickets available at a sliding scale $5-$35
| Masonic Lodge Banquet Room

Steamroller Dance Company with The Singers of the Street present the Bay Area premiere of “Bespoke” at the San Francisco International Arts Festival

Saturday, May 9

Annual 5-Block Long Garage Sale in SF (45+ Year Tradition)
Saturday, May 9 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Fair Oaks St.
Annual 5-Block Long Garage Sale in SF (45+ Year Tradition)

HUGE FIVE-BLOCK LONG GARAGE SALE! Come join in on a 45+ year neighborhood tradition! Lots of treasures and trinkets for sale, along with food and people watching! Make friends, buy stuff, sell stuff!
Event Name: Annual 5 Block Long Garage Sale
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Start time: …

Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF
Saturday, May 9 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Laguna Honda Hospital
Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda's Lost Trails | SF
Hawaiian May Day Festival 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)
Saturday, May 9 – 10:00 am | Cost: $25 | Downtown Hayward (B Street and Main Street)
Hawaiian May Day Festival 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)
2026 Taiwanese American Cultural Festival (Union Square)
Saturday, May 9 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free!
| Union Square San Francisco
2026 Taiwanese American Cultural Festival (Union Square)

The West Coast’s largest Taiwanese American celebration is back and in person on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in San Francisco’s Union Square! Join us from 10AM – 4PM for a free and family-friendly festival showcasing Taiwanese culture, food, entertainment, activities and more.

Since 1993, the Taiwanese …

Water Safety Fair at Coast Guard Station Golden Gate (Sausalito)
Saturday, May 9 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Fun event for the whole family with free parking
| U.S. Coast Guard Station Golden Gate
Water Safety Fair at Coast Guard Station Golden Gate (Sausalito)

Come join us at the Water Safety Fair for a fun and informative day filled with activities and tips to keep you safe in and around the water

Mother’s Day Weekend Pop Up—Up to 40% Off (Oakland)
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Laurel Burch Studios (Oakland)
Mother's Day Weekend Pop Up—Up to 40% Off (Oakland)

Step into a world of color and creativity. Join us at Laurel Burch Studios Oakland for a special Mother’s Day Weekend Pop-Up and Warehouse Sale where you can shop your favorite Laurel Burch pieces— Up to 40% Off for Two Days Only!
Bring your moms, daughters, …

Free KQED Fest 2026: Open House + Block Party (SF)
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | KQED
Free KQED Fest 2026: Open House + Block Party (SF)

Spend your Saturday in San Francisco’s Mission District at KQED’s headquarters for our free festive, all day open house and block party featuring educational activities, live music, food and other community fun!
Celebrate the Bay Area’s beloved public media station with live, on-stage moments from KQED, …

2026 “Duboce ParkJam” Free 5-Hour Concert Fest in the Park (SF)
Saturday, May 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Duboce Park
2026 "Duboce ParkJam" Free 5-Hour Concert Fest in the Park (SF)

Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnics, and enjoy an afternoon of music. Duboce ParkJam returns to Duboce Park on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. Five local musical groups will perform for an hour each.
Friends of Duboce Park held the first ParkJam …

SF’s “Live on Larkin” AAPI Heritage Month Block Party (2026)
Saturday, May 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Larking between Eddy & O'Farrel
SF's "Live on Larkin" AAPI Heritage Month Block Party (2026)

Live on Larkin, a new series of free street events on Larkin Street, kicks off on May 9th with the 5th Annual AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month Block Party.

Check out live music, a fashion show, cultural performances, K-Pop DJ Sets & Karaoke, …

The 36th Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade (San Rafael)
Saturday, May 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown San Rafael
The 36th Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade (San Rafael)

San Rafael will rumble back to life as the 36th Annual May Madness Car Show & Parade returns on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
 
This free, family-friendly event, the longest-running car show and parade in Northern California, features over 200 classic cars, hot rods, and customs lining …

SF’s Battle of the Bands (Cal / Stanford) at PIER 39
Saturday, May 9 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
SF's Battle of the Bands (Cal / Stanford) at PIER 39

This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 9, from 1-3 PM due to the upcoming storms. It was originally scheduled for April 11, from 3-5 PM.
The UC Berkeley vs. Stanford Big Game may not take place until the Fall, but this rivalry lives year-round! …

Youth Art Exchange Presents: Youth Art Summit (SF)
Saturday, May 9 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend
| Youth Art Exchange
Youth Art Exchange Presents: Youth Art Summit (SF)

The 2026 Youth Art Summit brings together young artists, arts organizations, creative businesses, educators, and community members for a day centered on youth creativity and opportunity. This annual event creates space for connection, collaboration, and visibility across San Francisco’s youth arts ecosystem.
Youth Art Summit 2026 …

8th Annual AAPI Fest + Free Bowling (Daly City)
Saturday, May 9 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, free bowling with pre-registration, free live entertainment
| Classic Bowling Center
8th Annual AAPI Fest + Free Bowling (Daly City)

NOTE: TICKET NOT REQUIRED – Just come by! Must register for free bowling though at overthefog.com
We’re excited to announce the return of our festival celebrating local Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture and contributions! Our AAPI Fest is a FREE local family-friendly celebration organized …

4th Annual Sip & Stroll (San Anselmo)
Saturday, May 9 – 3:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*$25 to $50 Wine tasting=$50. Non-alcoholic option=$25
| Downtown San Anselmo
4th Annual Sip & Stroll (San Anselmo)

Join Us for the 4th Annual Sip & Stroll in Downtown San Anselmo!
Get ready to sip, stroll, and support a blooming cause! On Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 3 to 7pm, Downtown San Anselmo comes alive for the 4th Annual Sip & Stroll. Enjoy a …

Pennywise + Circle Jerks Rock The UC Theatre (Berkeley)
Saturday, May 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $42.50 | The UC Theatre
Pennywise + Circle Jerks Rock The UC Theatre (Berkeley)

The Golden State represents power and possibility to many around the world, a place where dreams are made but nightmares might come true. The cultural epicenter that is California has been defined by so many monumental mile markers, from the silent film era to skid …

Tales from the Fog: Free Music Night w/ Oceanography (Bazaar Cafe)
Saturday, May 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bazaar Cafe
Tales from the Fog: Free Music Night w/ Oceanography (Bazaar Cafe)

San Francisco — Where every street and everyone has an angle
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In crime fiction, fog is often employed to conceal motives, identities, or the occasional body. In real life, it’s less selective. For this edition of 2nd Saturdays at Bazaar Cafe presents songs that operate under …

Lou Deezi
Saturday, May 9 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $48.34 | The Regency Ballroom
Lou Deezi

Goldenvoice Presents
LOU DEEZI
SAT, 9 MAY 2026 at 08:00PM PDT
Ages: All Ages
Doors Open: 07:00PM
OnSale: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 at 12:00PM PST
Announcement: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 at 12:00PM PST
If tickets in the accessible section are unavailable, please reach out to the venue for accommodations. Please note, orders …

“FirstClass: Departure” DJ Saturday Nights | Oakland
Saturday, May 9 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Miranda
"FirstClass: Departure" DJ Saturday Nights | Oakland

Sunday, May 10

Free Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother’s Day 2026
Sunday, May 10 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Free Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother's Day 2026

It’s Mother’s Day! Treat your favorite mom to a wonderful day amongst the roses and perhaps bring a picnic.
Rose Gardens of the Bay Area
Here’s a list of free rose gardens all over the Bay Area:
Can’t make it on Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026? Don’t …

AAPI Heritage Month Forum: Art Across Asia w/ Asian Art Museum (SF)
Sunday, May 10 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all
| St. Mark's Lutheran Church (SF)
AAPI Heritage Month Forum: Art Across Asia w/ Asian Art Museum (SF)

Explore Asian Art Museum masterpieces this AAPI Heritage Month. Free community forum on art, culture, and history. All are welcome.

Join us for a special AAPI Heritage Month Educational Forum in partnership with the Asian Art Museum.
This engaging talk, Art Across Asia: Masterpieces of the Asian Art Museum, …

The 1st “Contra Costa Vintage Market” in Lafayette (Mother’s Day 2026)
Sunday, May 10 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*FREE Admission
| Vintage Vida
The 1st "Contra Costa Vintage Market" in Lafayette (Mother's Day 2026)

Celebrate Mother’s Day with us as we kick off the first Contra Costa Vintage Market on Sunday, May 10th from 10am-3pm in downtown Lafayette, California!
Spend the day discovering one-of-a-kind treasures, timeless pieces, and thoughtful gifts perfect for moms and mother figures in your life at …