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Thursday, April 30
Free Circus Chat: North & South of 49th Parallel (SF)
Felicity Hesed, William Poliquin-Simms & Hugo Ouellet Côté present “Circus North.& South of the 49th Parallel” at the San Francisco International Arts Festival
Felicity Hesed, founder and artistic director of People’s Circus Theatre and William Poliquin-Simms and Hugo Ouellet Côté, founders and co-artistic directors of Cirque ...
Friday, May 1
SF Arts Fest: ‘Witness Collaborative’ Free Exhibit
Alexandry Salceanu presents “Witness Collaborative” at the San Francisco International Arts Festival
Witness Collaborative is a long-term, community-based project that engages immigrant communities in the creation of autobiographical video portraits. The project’s goal is to build a publicly accessible visual and oral archive of immigrant experiences, ...
SF Commerce & Artisan Assembly w/ Local Makers (Union Square)
The San Francisco Commerce & Artisan Assembly is a free, three-day outdoor event at Union Square Park, featuring local makers, artists, and entrepreneurs. Attendees can explore a variety of crafts, discover exclusive deals, and connect with Northern California’s creative community in a vibrant urban setting.
Original ...
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
Free Community Yoga on The Water (Downtown Petaluma)
Free Community Yoga on the Water — Downtown Petaluma
Looking for a free, feel-good way to get outside and move your body? Join Free Community Yoga on The Floathouse Dock, held right on the Petaluma River in the heart of downtown.
These all-levels yoga sessions take place ...
Explore West Portal Art: 15 Local Artists on Display (SF)
Fifteen local artists — painters, photographers, sculptors, and collage artists — in The Barb Co Group’s home office, where the Barbagelata family has been rooted since 1952. Connect with the artists during rotating gallery hours, see the work up close, and purchase directly. Curated by ...
“A Galaxy Not So Far Away “+ Telescope Views (Chabot Center)
This Friday, join our team of cosmic rebels to celebrate “May the Fourth” early in our galaxy not so far away! Craft your own glowing sword, get a glimpse of distant planets through our historic 8” refractor telescope known as “Leah,” and discover the mechanics ...
Saturday, May 2
El Cerrito Hillside Festival
El Cerrito’s 12th Annual Hillside Festival on May 2–3 is back with a mix of old favorites and brand new hikes and events. More than a dozen events will entertain and educate both young and old about the plants, animals, geology and history of El ...
Sheep Shearing & Fiber Arts Festival (Los Altos)
Join Hidden Villa for a celebration of sheep, fiber and making! Try your hand at wool processing and fiber activities. Fun for all ages!
Family Nature Day
Join us at Family Nature Day
SATURDAY MAY 2, 2026
10AM-2PM
Richardson Bay Audubon
376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, CA 94920
This is a FREE event and free street parking is available.
Bring a picnic to enjoy overlooking Richardson Bay!
Join WildCare in partnership with Richardson Bay Audubon for a Family Nature ...
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase
May 2 & 3, 10 am-5 pm both days
The award-winning in-person Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase allows registrants to visit nearly seventy beautiful, water-conserving native plant gardens in Alameda and Contra Costa County. All of the homes have native ...
Senior Smiles and Wellness Health Fair
Are you a Bay Area senior age 55+ looking to improve your health and wellness? Join us for a free community health event!
Services provided by students and faculty volunteers from University of the Pacific’s dentistry, audiology and physical therapy programs.
FREE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES
• Dental ...
Annual Spring Vibes Market
Join us at the Annual Spring Vibes Market for a fun day of fresh finds, local goodies, and good vibes!
Annual Spring Vibes Market
Get ready to soak up the sunshine and good vibes at the Annual Spring Vibes Market! This in-person event is all about celebrating ...
Free Skateboarding Day with Thrasher Raffle (Excelsior)
Learn to skateboard or enhance your skills with SF Recreation and Parks. Skateboarding equipment is provided by SF Recreation & Parks for use during the event. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment.
Stay for a raffle of skateboarding apparel (in size small), provided by ...
“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
Free AAPI Heritage Market: Art + Aerial Show at Yank Sing (SF)
AAPI Heritage Month Day Market at Yank Sing Rincon Center
Presented by Value Culture, Society of Art and Living Archives (SALA) & Yank Sing.
Artists & vendors include:
Reniel Del Rosario · Chad Hasegawa · Gregory Shimada · Parker Ito · The Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory and ...
Free “Anarchist-Utopian” Potluck Picnic at Lake Merritt (Oakland)
Anarchist-Utopian Potluck Picnic
for folks who love Mutual Aid, Gift Economy, Collectives, Cooperatives & Horizontalism
Questions? email anarchist-utopian@proton.me or Signal 415-309-3505
Bring Whatever Food You Want To Share! The Lake Merritt Farmers Market is just one block away if you want to grab something there – Also bring ...
Dandelion Dancetheatre “Parable of Belonging – Cycle 1”
Dandelion Dancetheatre/Wandering Ensemble presents “Parable of Belonging-Cycle 1” at the San Francisco International Arts Festival
You are invited to immerse yourself in an interdisciplinary performance experience designed to meet the challenges of our times with vibrant creativity and adaptability. Parable of Belonging is based on the ...
Sunday, May 3
Free Oakland “Beltane Magical Marketplace” May Day Festival (2026)
Witches don’t just gather at Halloween. Join the Bay Area magical community in celebrating Beltane/May Day, with a day of ritual performance and community building!
Sunday May 3rd from 11am to 5:pm, join Modern Witches and The Sunshine Prophecy for A Magical Marketplace: a free, family-friendly ...
Alice in Wonderland Family Math Quest at Salesforce Park
Alice in Wonderland Family Math Quest
Step into the wonderfully curious world of Alice in Wonderland for a whimsical family adventure where math comes to life through puzzles, logic, and imagination.
Travel through iconic moments from the Mad Hatter’s tea party to the Queen’s court, following clues ...
Old Woodside Store Day-Free Event
Old Woodside Store Day 🪵
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 12–4 p.m. | FREE Admission Old Woodside Store | 3300 Tripp Road (at Kings Mountain Road), Woodside, CA 94062
Ever wonder what life was like before smartphones, supermarkets, and store-bought butter? Step back in time and find ...
Elmwood Music Fest (Berkeley)
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, local flavor, and community spirit at Music in the Elmwood! Enjoy three stages filled with incredible live bands and community partner performances throughout the day. Wander through Artisan Alley featuring talented local makers, grab delicious bites ...
Latinas Forever Vendor Market (Spark Social)
Latinas Forever Vendor Market at SPARK Social SF
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 | 12PM – 4PM
SPARK Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Blvd N, San Francisco, CA 94158
FREE ADMISSION — OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Step into the Latinas Forever Vendor Market, a community pop-up celebrating Latina ...
“The Smugler’s Stash” Star Wars Mystery Pack Market (East Bay)
The Force arrives early at Four Fools Winery! Join us for a galactic pre-May the 4th celebration where mystery rules and smuggling is highly encouraged (the fun kind, of course).
Our vendors are transforming into intergalactic traders for one night only each offering exclusive Mystery Packs ...
Thursday, May 7
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month. All ...Monthly
“Don’t Let Them Take You Alive” Punk Art Exhibition Closing Night (SF)
A defiant contemporary exhibition uniting art, fashion, and resistance.
Don’t Let Them Take You Alive – Art Exhibition Closing Night Reception!
Join us for the opening night of Don’t Let Them Take You Alive, a tightly curated group exhibition shaped by resistance, graphic precision, and visual impact.
Closing Night ...
Free Punk Show + Art Walk Afterparty (SF)
Punk Majesty’s Art Walk After Party at Mayes, 1233 Polk St. Live female-fronted punk band, DAMAGE PARTY, performing at our Art Walk/ Closing show AFTER PARTY!
The full scoop–
Don’t Let Them Take You Alive – Art Exhibition Closing Night Reception @v Punk Majesty!
Join us for the ...
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 ...
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, ...
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
