Community
Friday, May 8
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 ...
CAAMFest 2026: “Meals That Made Us” (Documentary Screening)
What makes the Bay Area such a unique place for Asian American food?
In the new CAAM-funded digital series Meals That Made Us, Director Nisha Balaram sets out to explore how Asian Americans are using food to shape identity, nurture one another, and imagine new futures. ...
Free “Humans Only” Acoustic Music Showcase in the Park (Berkeley)
Hello Bay Area!
We are putting together an acoustic-only, free admission, all ages music showcase every second Friday at Live Oak Park (Google Maps: Live Oak Area 2), the next one being Friday May 8th, 6pm-7pm. There are 5 performers each doing a couple original songs ...
Street Encounters: Immersive City Life Exhibit (Berkeley)
The 2727 Artist Co-op announces the upcoming exhibition “Street Encounters”
Berkeley, California – the 2727 Artist Co-op is pleased to announce the opening of “Street Encounters”, an immersive exhibit portraying the emotional impact of life in the city, from sidewalk surfaces to distant skyline. The exhibition ...
World Premiere: “Lay My Burden Down” Free Play (SF)
Strange Angels Theatre presents the world premiere of “Lay My Burden Down” at the San Francisco International Arts Festival
Lay My Burden Down is a serious play with silly puppets about an interracial lesbian couple navigating the burdens of privilege, trauma, and racism—and the transformations that become ...
Sound Installation and Performance by Joel St. Julien
Join us Friday, May 8th for an improvisational sound installation and performance featuring artist and musician Joel St. Julien. St. Julien will activate the David Ireland House in a musical dialogue that responds to Trina Michelle Robinson’s parlor room installation, Liberation Through Redaction. This performance marks ...
Black Film as Protest: Free “Noise Gate” Screening (SF)
Black Film as Protest: Donovan Gardener
Join us for the return of the Black Film as Protest screening series! We’re launching a new season focused on radical filmmakers from the global diaspora, starting with a special evening featuring Donovan Gardener.
Screening:
NOISE GATE
AAACC (African American Art & Culture Complex)
Friday, May 98 ...
Oklahoma Broadway Experience in Your Marin Backyard
ENJOY A NEW YORK BROADWAY EXPERIENCE IN YOUR MARIN BACKYARD!
This Oklahoma cast is packed with incredible talent from California Theatre Conservatory, bringing big energy, beautiful vocals, and show-stopping dancing to the stage. This local, homegrown, talented group of high schoolers shine with the direction of ...
10th Annual “We Are Oakland” Benefit Concert
Join us for the 10th Annual We Are Oakland community benefit concert on Friday, May 8, 2025 at 7pm. Featuring pop, classical, jazz and Broadway works from Mozart, Bobby Hebb, Billie Martin, Jacob Collier and more! If you’re local, please join us in-person at Trinity ...
The Mother of it All: Raising Children in a Burning World
Be part of KALW’s live studio audience for a special edition of The Mother of it All, a podcast exploring the culture of modern motherhood.
Hosted by writers Miranda Rake and Sarah Wheeler, The Mother of it All goes beyond the usual parenting tropes to dig into the ...
“Feral Friday” Square Dance + Beginner Class (SF)
A community dance in the heart of the Mission District. With Live Music at the historic Polish Club: it is fun, it is frisky!
No experience necessary, bring your pals or come on your own; all dances taught, all ages and people welcome: we offer a ...
Saturday, May 9
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, ...
Free Mother’s Day Block Party Chinatown Celebration (SF)
Celebrate Mother’s Day with us in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown
Join us on Saturday, May 9 for a joyful afternoon on Commercial Street filled with love, fun, and community.
There will be:
Dance performances
Fashion show
Flowers, balloons & gifts
Raffle prizes
Merchant booths
Family-friendly games
Kids’ crafts & activities
Polaroid photo station
Mother’s Day backdrop
Message wall for moms
Aromatherapy ...
AAPI 5k San Francisco (Crissy Field)
The looped course around Crissy Field gives a scenic view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Saucony will be providing demo pairs of their latest shoes
🥤Skratch Labs will be fueling runners with on-course hydration.
⭐ Sports Basement Gift Cards for top age group finishers + 20% store discount ...
D9 Neighborhood Beautification Day (Mission / Bernal Heights)
Join San Francisco Public Works for a day of greening and neighborhood pride in District 9 (Portola, the Mission, Bernal Heights, and more).
There will be 7-10 worksites where volunteers will garden, mulch, pick up litter, plant trees, or abate graffiti. The projects and tasks will ...
“Bake Sum” Grand Opening at Alameda Marketplace
One of the Bay Area’s most celebrated bakeries is coming to Alameda, and they’re opening their doors for the first time on May 9th.
Bake Sum has earned a devoted following since founder Joyce Tang opened in Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood in 2021, racking up accolades ...
Bay Delta Bioregional Unconference for Regeneration (Oakland)
The Bay Delta Bioregional Unconference for Regeneration is an open-format, participant-driven gathering for people working on ecological resilience, regenerative communities, local food systems, housing justice, mutual aid, and bioregional collaboration.
Unlike traditional conferences, this unconference lets attendees create the agenda on the day. Come ready to ...
Donation Based Yoga and a Hike (Castro Valley)
Donation based Yoga and Hike
Middleground Yoga and Plantify are coming together to connect yoga with nature at the Heirloom East Bay Farm. Meet us at the picnic tables in front of the big white house at 9:30 for some gentle yoga (no mats needed so ...
Mother’s Day Market: Vintage & Second Hand Goods + Local Art (Albany)
The Abrams Claghorn gallery is organizing a local market in Albany for Mother’s Day.
Come find the perfect gift for your mom or for you!
Handmade craft and art by local artists
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Vintage and contemporary 2nd hand home goods + clothes/accessories
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Live Music
1251 Solano avenue, Albany / Empty lot
Saturday ...
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
“De Anza College” Spring Open House + Planetarium Shows (Cupertino)
Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. • Free admission
De Anza College invites prospective students, families and the community to its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone. Highlights ...
Mother’s Day Market + Mimosas: Pop-up Shopping Experience (SF)
Book Society — Berkeley’s beloved bookstore, wine lounge, and community gathering space — is coming to San Francisco! We’re hosting a special Mother’s Day weekend market on Saturday, May 9th, designed to introduce the neighborhood to our new pop-up location and the kind of thoughtful, ...
Summer Sanity: Park Meetup (Walnut Creek)
Summer is just around the corner! Want to actually enjoy the sunshine without the constant summer power struggles? Before the “I’m bored” chorus and the 7:00 AM screen-time negotiations begin, let’s build a game plan for a peaceful, independent summer.
Join Ahmi and Katie Krcal, OTR/L, ...
Stanford ASHA Holi 2206
ASHA STANFORD HOLI 2026 ON MAY 9TH ✨
Get ready for an afternoon packed with Holi colors, nonstop music, Indian food, and the best cultural vibes on campus. Come for the colors, stay for the music, food, and full festive energy — bright colors in the ...
Family Nature Adventures: Mother’s Day Tea Party & Flowers Workshop (Oakland)
Make Mother’s Day unforgettable with a perfect mix of creativity, nature, and cherished family moments!
Tea Party: Enjoy a charming tea party experience perfect for honoring the special moms and caregivers in your life.
Flower Workshop: Dive into the beauty of local flowers with a hands-on workshop where you’ll ...
SF’s “KQED Fest” Free Block Party + Open House (2026)
KQED Fest 2026 is a free, family-friendly block party and open house at KQED Headquarters in San Francisco’s Mission District. The event features live moments from KQED, NPR, and PBS programs, fireside chats, guided studio tours, interactive art, science activities, crafts, games, food trucks featured ...
KQED Fest 2026: Free Block Party + Open House (Mission, SF)
KQED Fest 2026 is a free block party and open house at the KQED Headquarters in San Francisco’s Mission District. Attendees can enjoy live moments from KQED, NPR, and PBS programs, fireside chats, studio tours, interactive activities, crafts, games, local food trucks, and live music ...
“Off the Grid” Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)
San Francisco’s newest waterfront hangout is getting a weekly food party this spring. Off the Grid is launching a brand-new Saturday market at Treasure Island’s Cityside Park with food vendors, music, and family-friendly activities. from April 11 to May 16 (11 am to ...Every Saturday
Mother’s Day Paint And Tea
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a relaxing and creative experience.
Enjoy a guided painting session paired with a curated tea selection in a beautiful, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you come with your mother, a loved one, or treat yourself, this experience is designed to inspire connection, creativity, and ...
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, ...
