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Wednesday, May 20

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, May 20 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

FREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, May 20 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...Every Wednesday

Free Art Workshop: Watercolor Affirmation Art (SF)
Wednesday, May 20 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Art Workshop: Watercolor Affirmation Art (SF)
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided.  Design beautiful and empowering affirmation art inspired by the prompts in the exhibition “Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements.”
Free Live Music: Willie Alexander III at YBCA (SF)
Wednesday, May 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Live Music: Willie Alexander III at YBCA (SF)
Step into an evening where sound and story intertwine as Willie Alexander III performs live music among the works in “Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night.” This performance is part of YBCA’s Free Wednesdays programming. Galleries will be open for extended hours until 8pm and visitors can ...
Free Live Voter Guide + Q&A w/ CalMatters (SF)
Wednesday, May 20 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | KALW
Free Live Voter Guide + Q&A w/ CalMatters (SF)
Join KALW & CalMatters for a live voter guide presentation that will answer your questions about the candidates & issues on the June ballot. Do you have questions about the election? Where do the governor candidates stand on the issues? What does the insurance commissioner do? Please ...

Thursday, May 21

FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, May 21 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

NEW! Arcade Karaoke: Kickoff of SF’s Wild Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, May 21 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
NEW! Arcade Karaoke: Kickoff of SF's Wild Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)

Sing, shred & game all night. Live band setup, 1000+ songs, Guitar Hero & more. Happy Hour all night + Crazy Hour $3 shots 🎤 Arcade Karaoke Thursdays – You’ve Never Done Karaoke Like This Before! Thursdays starting May 21 | 9PM until close Karaoke, ...Every Thursday

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, May 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

Friday, May 22

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, May 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
| The Function
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club

See top comics you’d normally see at Punch Line, Cobbs and SF Sketchfest up close at intimate comedy club in the heart of downtown SF. Looking for a real San Francisco comedy experience? Golden Gate Comedy Night is your go-to show – a sharp, fast-moving showcase of the Bay ...

FREE: AAPI Comedy Month “Crazy Funny Asians” Fridays (May 2026)
Friday, May 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+
| The Function
FREE: AAPI Comedy Month "Crazy Funny Asians" Fridays (May 2026)

Crazy Funny Fridays – AAPI Comedy Showcase (May 2026) in May | Live at The Function – 7p + 9p Shows Get Tickets – FREE with RSVP (21+) Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a special edition of our hit weekly comedy show. “Crazy ...Every Friday

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, May 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

Saturday, May 23

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, May 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
| The Function
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club

See top comics you’d normally see at Punch Line, Cobbs and SF Sketchfest up close at intimate comedy club in the heart of downtown SF. Looking for a real San Francisco comedy experience? Golden Gate Comedy Night is your go-to show – a sharp, fast-moving showcase of the Bay ...

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, May 23 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

“Black Family Day” 2026 Fair at UC Davis Quad
Saturday, May 23 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite!
| UC Davis Quad
"Black Family Day" 2026 Fair at UC Davis Quad
Built to Last: Black Strength Through Time Join us on May 23rd, 2026, from noon – 8 p.m. at the UC Davis Quad for a powerful celebration of Black excellence, resilience, and community! This year’s theme, Built to Last: Black Strength Through Time, honors the legacy, endurance, ...

Sunday, May 24

FREE: “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Sunday at The Function (SF)
FREE: "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Sunday at The Function (SF)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series (SF)
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $23.18*
*$33.85 GA | $23.18 Early bird tickets are live and the limit is 100 tickets | Fees included
| The Foundry
Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series (SF)
Get ready for an electrifying music experience as we celebrate Carnival Day SF, Africa Day, and Memorial Day all in one unforgettable night. Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series brings together Afrobeat, Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Kompa, Hip-Hop & Worldwide Sounds in a vibrant cultural celebration of rhythm, movement, ...
Performance: Terry Riley at 90: A Piano Celebration (SF Main Library)
Sunday, May 24 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room (lower level)
Performance: Terry Riley at 90: A Piano Celebration (SF Main Library)
To celebrate the 90th birthday year of composer Terry Riley, pianist Sarah Cahill performs several of his remarkable compositions along with music composed in his honor by Sam Adams and Danny Clay. Sarah Cahill is a pianist and radio host (on KALW) who has premiered new ...

Monday, May 25

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Memorial Day Monday 2026 Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket)
Memorial Day Monday 2026 Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket)
Parking Enforcement on Memorial Day Holiday Although there are no daytime street sweeping and residential permit parking time limits today, on Monday, May 25, 2026: Parking meters are enforced (all meters, including color capped), along with all white zones, nightly street sweeping (street cleaning) and safety ...

Tuesday, May 26

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, May 26 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, May 26 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, May 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

Wednesday, May 27

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, May 27 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

FREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, May 27 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...Every Wednesday

Free Curator-Led Tour: Queer + Trans Movements Exhibit (YBCA)
Wednesday, May 27 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Curator-Led Tour: Queer + Trans Movements Exhibit (YBCA)
Join us to learn more about this exhibition exploring how queer and trans communities harness creativity to build culture, sustain one another, and strengthen movements. Meet co-curators Caro De Robertis and Tina Valentin Aguirre in the Grand Lobby. Free with registration.

Thursday, May 28

FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, May 28 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, May 28 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
Arcade Karaoke: SF's Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)

Sing, shred & game all night. Live band setup, 1000+ songs, Guitar Hero & more. Happy Hour all night + Crazy Hour $3 shots 🎤 Arcade Karaoke Thursdays – You’ve Never Done Karaoke Like This Before! Thursdays starting May 21 | 9PM until close Karaoke, ...Every Thursday

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, May 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

“SOMA Nights” Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)
Thursday, May 28 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Folsom St. (between 6th-12th)
"SOMA Nights" Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)

SOMA Nights returns in 2026, bringing a monthly street party to San Francisco’s Folsom Street (6th–12th) on the fourth Thursday of each month, from April 23 through September 24, 2026. This free, high-energy event spotlights the neighborhood’s creative spirit with local food, pop-up vendors, art, ...Monthly