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Sunday, May 31

Haight-Ashbury: Architecture Walking Tour (SF)
Sunday, May 31 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: $4.15*
*Pay in advance reserve. Spots are limited!
| Haight-Ashbury: Architecture Walking Tour
Haight-Ashbury: Architecture Walking Tour (SF)
Most people associate the Haight with the Summer of Love but on this tour we’ll reveal it for what it truly is: an architectural treasure! Beyond the tie-dye and neon, the Haight-Ashbury is a masterpiece of redwood and revolution. This 2.5-hour tour reveals the neighborhood’s true ...
Secret Improv Vice: Birthday Edition + Cake (SF)
Sunday, May 31 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $25 | The Shelton Theater
Secret Improv Vice: Birthday Edition + Cake (SF)
On Sunday May 31st, join us for a special Birthday Edition of our detective show, which just happens to take place during the producer and one of the improv actor’s Birthday week!  Will our detective blow out the birthday candles during the show?  Will something criminal take ...

Monday, June 1

SF Pirate Scavenger Hunt: Free Family Adventure (826 Valencia)
Monday, June 1 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free. Nada. Nil. Zilch. Líng. Yeong. None.
| 826 Valencia
SF Pirate Scavenger Hunt: Free Family Adventure (826 Valencia)
Want to make your kid’s summer a little more adventurous? Join San Francisco’s Pirate Scavenger Hunt! Pick up a map at the Pirate Supply Store: 826 Valencia St, San Francisco or download it at www.findingsealegs.com Solve five clues and your child will be admitted to the Freebooter Secret Pirate Society. ...

Thursday, June 4

SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, June 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag ...Monthly

Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Thursday, June 4 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday

Friday, June 5

2026 Berkeley Festival & Exhibition “Pay What You Can” (June 5-14)
Friday, June 5 – 8:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All of our mainstage concerts are pay-what-you-can! Tickets available online or at the door.
| primarily in Berkeley, but also in San Francisco and Palo Alto
2026 Berkeley Festival & Exhibition "Pay What You Can" (June 5-14)
Welcome to the 19th biennial Berkeley Festival and Exhibition—or as we like to refer to it, BFX! Founded in 1990 and produced by the San Francisco Early Music Society (SFEMS), the Festival has become one of the world’s largest and most important early music conclaves, ...
Harvest 10 lbs of Seaweed: Free Foraging Class (Bodega Bay)
Friday, June 5 – 8:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Varies
| Bodega Bay
Harvest 10 lbs of Seaweed: Free Foraging Class (Bodega Bay)
  Learn how to identify, use, and sustainably harvest the bountiful seaweeds. Harvest up to 10 lbs of seaweed to take home and enjoy. From ancient times to the present, seaweeds have been used by coastal people all over the world to nourish themselves and their gardens, ...
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, June 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Baukunst
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Join us for Baukunst First Fridays, our brand-new monthly celebration blending art, music, and food! Every month, experience a vibrant evening of creativity, delicious bites, and fantastic tunes. Mark your calendars and bring your friends — let’s make every first Friday unforgettable! Baukunst First Fridays ...Monthly

North Beach First Fridays: June 2026 Neighborhood Art Walk (SF)
Friday, June 5 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach (Multiple Venues)
North Beach First Fridays: June 2026 Neighborhood Art Walk (SF)
North Beach First Fridays returns with an eclectic neighborhood art walk featuring open houses, live music, poetry readings, craft workshops, artist showcases, and more across multiple North Beach venues. Highlights include a Club Fugazi open house with acrobat training, free DIY crafting at P.F. Candle ...
20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, June 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
20th Annual "Music on the Square" Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Music on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Friday

Workshop SF First Fridays: Bob Ross Paint Along
Friday, June 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | WorkshopSF
Workshop SF First Fridays: Bob Ross Paint Along
Every first Friday, WorkshopSF hosts an open house / party with DIY, art, fun and community. It’s a chance to preview classes, see the space, and just hang out with neighborhood peeps! We welcome all, and our activities are all low cost or free / ...
Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)
Friday, June 5 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show!
| Unity Park
Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)

Bring the entire family for these feature films playing all summer in parks around the district. Put together your movie setup with a picnic dinner, low-back small chairs and/or blankets and flashlight (keep them low, please). Zootopia 2 (PG)Friday, June 5, 7:00 pm Unity Park, ...Monthly

“But I’m a Cheerleader” Free Pride Movie Night at St Francis (SF)
Friday, June 5 – 7:15 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All are Welcome- Come as You Are
| St Francis Lutheran Church
"But I'm a Cheerleader" Free Pride Movie Night at St Francis (SF)
Doors open at 6:30 pm Movie starts at 7:15 pm Pizza/Popcorn/Candy/Beverages Win a Cliff’s Variety Store Gift Card Pride reminds us every person belongs, every story matters & every voice adds something beautiful. Let’s enjoy this film together.

Saturday, June 6

SF’s 31st Annual “Pink Triangle” Installation + Ceremony (Twin Peaks)
Saturday, June 6 – 7:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Top of Twin Peaks in San Francisco, CA
SF's 31st Annual "Pink Triangle" Installation + Ceremony (Twin Peaks)
Help install the giant Pink Triangle on Twin Peaks. This will be the 31st annual display.  It is nearly and acre in size and can be seen for 20 miles. It is a highly-visible yet mute reminder of inhumanity. Part of appreciating and celebrating any ...
2026 Massive East Bay Town-Wide Yard Sale Extravaganza (Crockett)
Saturday, June 6 – 8:00 am - Ends at 3:01 pm | Cost: FREE | 2nd & Pomona Ave
2026 Massive East Bay Town-Wide Yard Sale Extravaganza (Crockett)
TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE EXTRAVAGANZA! June 6th | ⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Get ready to explore treasures ALL across town in one epic day of deals, discoveries, and nonstop excitement! ️ Start Your Hunt at the Downtown Plaza Pomona & Second Street Grab your official house map, meet local ...
Free World Oceans Day Festival: Marine Science Fun (Redwood City)
Saturday, June 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.sfbaymsi.org/world-oceans-day
| Marine Science Institute
Free World Oceans Day Festival: Marine Science Fun (Redwood City)
Spend the day celebrating our oceans at MSI’s World Oceans Day Festival in Redwood City. The event features marine science activities, environmental organizations, crafts, exhibits, marine animals, family programming, and waterfront experiences designed to inspire ocean stewardship and curiosity for all ages. The festival is free ...
Downtown Martinez Summer Kickoff: Free Outdoor Festival + Market (2026)
Saturday, June 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Martinez
Downtown Martinez Summer Kickoff: Free Outdoor Festival + Market (2026)
Meet Me On Main is Downtown Martinez’s kickoff to summer — one sunny Saturday filled with shopping, live music, local food, and community in the heart of downtown. Featuring 100+ vendor booths, this annual outdoor market brings together vintage curators, antique collectors, thrift finds, handmade goods, ...
50th Annual Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival (June 6-7)
Saturday, June 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission Street Fair - All are welcome
| Downtown Sunnyvale
50th Annual Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival (June 6-7)
The Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival returns June 6 and 7, 2026, marking five decades of art, music, food, and community in the heart of downtown Sunnyvale. This milestone year, we pulled out all the stops. We heard your feedback, we listened, and we’re bringing it ...
Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-7)
Saturday, June 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
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| Union Street (Lombard to Fillmore)
Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-7)
Kick off the summer with one of the largest street festivals in San Francisco, located in the bustling Cow Hollow neighborhood! The two-day long Union Street Festival brings neighbors, locals and visitors alike to celebrate in the streets of San Francisco’s Marina District. Come celebrate local business, culture ...
Free Beach Cleanup + DJ Sets w/ Dirtybird (Ocean Beach)
Saturday, June 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*21+
| HYRBA
Free Beach Cleanup + DJ Sets w/ Dirtybird (Ocean Beach)
From our Golden Gate Park BBQ’s to Campout, Dirtybird has always been close with nature. Join us for a beach cleanup with HYRBA at Ocean Beach plus DJ sets at their dispensary down the street. Dirty hands, clean beach.
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, June 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
| The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
Golden Gate Park "The Whale's Tail" Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)

The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday

“BART Prom” All-Ages ’80s Dance Party at Rockridge Station
Saturday, June 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Every ticket includes entry to the event, unlimited punch, a BART boutonniere or corsage, and a printed prom photo keepsake.
| Rockridge BART Station Parking Lot
"BART Prom" All-Ages '80s Dance Party at Rockridge Station
Next Stop: Prom night. Break out the taffeta, tease up that hair, and dust off your dancing shoes. BART is hosting its first-ever prom at Rockridge Station. Skip the pricy stretch limo and take a ride that’s even longer: a BART train. All ages are ...

Sunday, June 7

SF’s “Civic Symphony” Free Concerts (2025/26)
Sunday, June 7 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Herbst Theatre
SF's "Civic Symphony" Free Concerts (2025/26)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Symphony” free concerts from Nov. 2, 2025-June 7, 2026 at Herbst Theatre! In 1931, Mrs. Sigmund Stern created the San Francisco Civic Symphony, with the support of Dr. Josephine Randall, who was the first director of the ...

San Francisco “Tour de Bay” Motorcycle Ride (Mel’s Drive-In)
Sunday, June 7 – 7:30 am - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Mel’s Drive-In
San Francisco "Tour de Bay" Motorcycle Ride (Mel’s Drive-In)
Join fellow motorcycle enthusiasts for the San Francisco Tour de Bay Pre-Meet at Mel’s Drive-In. The event welcomes all street-legal motorcycles and features an optional group breakfast at 7:30am, a safety speech at 8:30am, and group ride departure at 9:00am. Riders will tour scenic Bay ...
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
"Free Oakland Up" Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)

Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday

“Castro Art Mart” 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)
Sunday, June 7 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Noe Street between Market and Beaver
"Castro Art Mart" 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)

Join us for Castro Art Mart, a vibrant community event celebrating local creativity! Experience a lively day in the heart of The Castro as Castro Art Mart brings together talented local artists, makers, musicians, and performers for an unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and connection. ...Monthly

Monday, June 8

SF’s 20th Anniversary Hip Hop Dance Battle + Festival & Market (Fulton Plaza
Monday, June 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza (Civic Center)
SF's 20th Anniversary Hip Hop Dance Battle + Festival & Market (Fulton Plaza
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of All The Way Live Foundation with a free, open-air Hip Hop festival at Fulton Plaza in San Francisco. The event features dance battles with over $5,000 in cash prizes, live DJ sets, MC showcases, youth activities, and The People’s Market ...

Tuesday, June 9

Morocco: “Top Hat & Tails” Film Screening at the Internet Archive (SF)
Tuesday, June 9 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$10 General Admission - Get exclusive $5 off tix
| Internet Archive
Morocco: "Top Hat & Tails" Film Screening at the Internet Archive (SF)
Step into a night of glamour and public domain history. Join the Internet Archive for a special screening of Morocco (1930), the classic film, newly in the public domain this year that stunned audiences with Marlene Dietrich’s unforgettable tuxedoed performance. Nearly a century later, it remains a ...
“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
Tuesday, June 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*buy coffee or food from the shop
| Finjan Qahwa
"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets from 7-9pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Finjan Qahwa. Generally, we draw collaborative jam comics, socialize and drink beverages.Monthly

Thursday, June 11

SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” Monthly Street Party (June 2026)
Thursday, June 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE | RSVP
| Valencia St. between 16th and 19th
SF’s FREE "Valencia Live" Monthly Street Party (June 2026)

Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Find the party ...