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Sunday, May 3
“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
Gilman Jazz Festival (Berkeley)
Gilman Jazz Festival – 3 amazing jazz bands, 1 afternoon.
Gilman Brewing Company in Berkeley
May 3 from 2 – 5
On May 3 at the Gilman Brewing Company in Berkeley, the folks from Not Loud Concerts presents the Gilman Jazz Festival. This festival is part of the ...
Wednesday, May 6
Puzzle Night Emeryville
We’re coming to Public Market in Emeryville for an evening of puzzle fun! Compete in pairs or teams speed puzzling or relax and join a casual puzzling table while your taste buds travel the world enjoying artisan food from 18 eateries.
The Fun: Ready, set, build! ...
Thursday, May 7
“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 ...
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
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
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
“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
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 ...
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 ...
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)
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 ...
Sunday, May 10
Inner Sunset Flea Market
The Inner Sunset Flea Market celebrates Mother’s Day on May 10th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th–11th Ave.) into a lively community space and market filled with vintage and ...
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 ...
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, ...
Mother’s Day Market at The Box Shop Open House (SF)
This Mother’s Day we’re hosting an art market at The Box Shop!
Bring Mom to browse and get your family portrait taken in front of our 130+ original murals.
Artist Alejandra Rassvetaieff leads our Art-Making Table.
At 2pm, Box Shop founding artist Charlie Gadeken will lead a Mural ...
Puzzles and Pinot: Mother’s Day Edition at Best Friends (Albany)
Puzzles & Pinot: Mother’s Day Edition
Looking for a way to celebrate Mother’s Day that involves zero juice boxes and a lot of Cabernet? Join us at Best Friends in Albany for a day dedicated to the moms, pet moms, and chosen-moms who love a little ...
Tuesday, May 12
“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, May 14
SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)
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 ...
Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poem May (SF Main Library)
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck invites Yeva Johnson, Elena Gross and special guests to present at SFPL’s monthly poetry reading.
Kim Shuck was San Francisco’s seventh Poet Laureate. Her poetry draws on her multiethnic background which includes Polish and Cherokee heritage, and her experiences ...
Saturday, May 16
Mission Yoga’s 25th Anniv. Open House: Free Class Weekend (May 16-17)
Mission Yoga’s 25th Anniversary Weekend Free Classes + Party 25 years in, and we’re just getting warmed up. Join us for a full weekend of FREE classes (yes, really) and discounted events, plus a Saturday night party to bring it all together. Come for one ...
Boogie Music Fest 2026 (Downtown Campbell)
Campbell Turns Up the Volume-Boogie Music Fest
Saturday May 16th 10am-6pm & Sunday, May 17th 10am-5pm
Downtown Campbell
Get ready – Boogie Music Fest- the South Bay’s premier street party – is coming to Downtown Campbell May 16th & 17th. This two-day celebration brings together everything that makes ...
“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 Southeast Asian New Year Festival + Water Celebration (SF)
Step into Southeast Asian New Year with a hands-on water blessing, Thai street food, and live cultural performances at the premier Southeast Asian Songkran Festival 2026, coming to Fulton Plaza at San Francisco’s Civic Center on Saturday, May 16.
This year’s outdoor festival invites attendees to ...
Bus Stop 126th Anniversary Block Party (SF)
Bus Stop’s 126th Anniversary Block Party
Saturday, May 16th | 12–8pm | Free Admission & All Ages Welcome | 1901 Union Street, San Francisco (between Laguna and Buchanan)
Cow Hollow’s beloved neighborhood bar is turning 126 and they’re celebrating with their annual block party. Join Bus Stop ...
