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Thursday, May 7

Hawaiian May Day: Hula Performance at San Ramon’s City Center Bishop Ranch
Thursday, May 7 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Alexander Square
Hawaiian May Day: Hula Performance at San Ramon's City Center Bishop Ranch
Celebrate May Day with a captivating hula performance by Aloha Studio at City Center Bishop Ranch. Join us on the lawn in Alexander Square on May 7 at 6 PM as graceful hula dancers bring the stories of Hawai‘i to life through song and dance. May ...

Friday, May 8

Steamroller Dance: “Bespoke” Free Premiere (SF)
Friday, May 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 7:45 pm | Cost: $5*
*Tickets available at a sliding scale $5-$35
| Masonic Lodge Banquet Room
Steamroller Dance Company with The Singers of the Street present the Bay Area premiere of “Bespoke” at the San Francisco International Arts Festival

Saturday, May 9

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (May 9-10)
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (May 9-10)

 The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest(formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now home ...

SF’s “Live on Larkin” AAPI Heritage Month Block Party (2026)
Saturday, May 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
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, ...
Hawaiian May Day Festival 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)
Saturday, May 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $25 | Alameda County Fairgrounds
Hawaiian May Day Festival 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)

ALOHA KĀKOU! Hawaiian May Day Festival honoring Tennyson & Fe Lum, sponsored by the KUMU HULA ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Celebrating on MOTHERʻS DAY WEEKEND May 9 & 10, 2026, Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, California MAHALO NUI ...

2026 Taiwanese American Cultural Festival (Union Square)
Saturday, May 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free!
| Union Square
2026 Taiwanese American Cultural Festival (Union Square)
The West Coast’s largest Taiwanese American celebration is back and in person on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in San Francisco’s Union Square! Join us from 10AM – 4PM for a free and family-friendly festival showcasing Taiwanese culture, food, entertainment, activities and more. Since 1993, the Taiwanese ...
“Off the Grid” Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission + Free Ferry with RSVP
| Cityside Park
"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

SF’s “KQED Fest” Free Block Party + Open House (2026)
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | KQED Headquarters
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 ...
SF’s Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026 Kickoff: Live Salsa Dance Party
Saturday, May 9 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
SF’s Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026 Kickoff: Live Salsa Dance Party
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival kicks off with a salsa dance party featuring the great New York sonero Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno. At the center of NYC’s Latin music scene since the late 1970s, Olivera is known for keeping company with the greatest instrumentalists in salsa and ...

Sunday, May 10

SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
Sunday, May 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
| Inner Sunset
SF's "Inner Sunset Flea Market" 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)

The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! 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 ...Monthly

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (May 9-10)
Sunday, May 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (May 9-10)

 The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest(formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now home ...

Hawaiian May Day Festival 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)
Sunday, May 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*$25 General Admission; $20 Pre-sale
| Alameda County Fairgrounds
Hawaiian May Day Festival 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)

ALOHA KĀKOU! Hawaiian May Day Festival honoring Tennyson & Fe Lum, sponsored by the KUMU HULA ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Celebrating on MOTHERʻS DAY WEEKEND May 9 & 10, 2026, Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, California MAHALO NUI ...

Friday, May 15

Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, May 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
Castro Night Market 2026 (March - Sept)

One of the Castro’s biggest street events is coming back for another season. The Castro Night Market returns for season two on Friday, March 20, 2026, taking over two blocks of 18th Street and turning them into a pedestrian-friendly night market filled with food, music, ...Monthly

Saturday, May 16

43rd Annual Berkeley “Himalayan Fair” (May 16-17)
Saturday, May 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations encouraged at the door
| Live Oak Park
43rd Annual Berkeley "Himalayan Fair" (May 16-17)

Berkeley’s 43rd Annual Himalayan Fair returns to Live Oak Park, May 16-17, 2026. Join us at Live Oak Park, Berkeley, for a weekend filled with vibrant culture, soulful music, Himalayan flavors, crafts, and community connection. The annual Himalayan Fair, the largest of its kind in ...

Boogie Music Fest 2026 (Downtown Campbell)
Saturday, May 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission
| Downtown Campbell
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 ...
Southeast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF)
Saturday, May 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
Southeast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF)
We’re excited to invite you to Songkran Festival 2026, a joyful celebration of the Southeast Asian New Year, happening at Fulton Plaza, Civic Center – San Francisco. This festival is more than an event. It’s a space where culture, community, and new beginnings come together Cultural ...
Pleasant Hill’s Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)
Saturday, May 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; food/drinks for purchase
| Downtown Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill's Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)

 A memorable weekend filled with fantastic art, exquisite wines, and soulful music, right in the heart of Pleasant Hill. One of Pleasant Hill’s most anticipated events is back!  Live music – Two Stages with Live Bands, One Community Stage with Cultural & Performance groups. Talented local ...

“Off the Grid” Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)
Saturday, May 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission + Free Ferry with RSVP
| Cityside Park
"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

Sunday, May 17

Bay to Breakers 2026 (Everything You Need to Know)
Bay to Breakers 2026 (Everything You Need to Know)
Early Bird Discount Tickets / Street Closures / Course Map / Muni & BART Info / Best Places to Watch / Volunteer / Crazy Costume Photos
43rd Annual Berkeley “Himalayan Fair” (May 16-17)
Sunday, May 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations encouraged at the door
| Live Oak Park
43rd Annual Berkeley "Himalayan Fair" (May 16-17)

Berkeley’s 43rd Annual Himalayan Fair returns to Live Oak Park, May 16-17, 2026. Join us at Live Oak Park, Berkeley, for a weekend filled with vibrant culture, soulful music, Himalayan flavors, crafts, and community connection. The annual Himalayan Fair, the largest of its kind in ...

5th Annual East Bay Makers Market & Car Show 2026 (Richmond)
Sunday, May 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission 11:00am - 3:00pm
| San Pablo Sportsman Hall
5th Annual East Bay Makers Market & Car Show 2026 (Richmond)
Join us for our 5th Annual Makers Market at the San Pablo Sportsman Hall. Invite your friends and neighbors for some community fun. INDOORS, you’ll be able to shop handcrafted goods from 25 guest artisans. OUTDOORS, the Sportsman Club will be hosting their first Car Show, ...
Pleasant Hill’s Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)
Sunday, May 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; food/drinks for purchase
| Downtown Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill's Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)

 A memorable weekend filled with fantastic art, exquisite wines, and soulful music, right in the heart of Pleasant Hill. One of Pleasant Hill’s most anticipated events is back!  Live music – Two Stages with Live Bands, One Community Stage with Cultural & Performance groups. Talented local ...

Friday, May 22

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)
Friday, May 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)

Fort Mason Night Market returns for 2026 with food trucks, craft vendors & live music on the waterfront. San Francisco’s popular waterfront night market is back for 2026. The Fort Mason Night Market returns monthly from April through December, bringing together local food vendors, craft ...

Saturday, May 23

2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival (May 23-24)
Saturday, May 23 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Harrison Street
2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival (May 23-24)

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2026 with their 48th annual celebration. The free, two-day festival spans 17 blocks in the Mission District and features five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. It offers international food, dancing, sampling sites, and entertainment for families, ...

Sunday, May 24

2026 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| 24th & Bryant
2026 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2026 with their 48th annual celebration. The free, two-day festival spans 17 blocks in the Mission District and features five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. It offers international food, dancing, sampling sites, and entertainment for families, ...

2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Harrison Street
2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2026 with their 48th annual celebration. The free, two-day festival spans 17 blocks in the Mission District and features five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. It offers international food, dancing, sampling sites, and entertainment for families, ...

Thursday, May 28

“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)

Join us for regular monthly art, food and cultural events on Folsom St (Between 6th-12th). Over 20 business participating, pop-up vendors, performances & street activations. SOMA Nights aims to foster a sense of community by connecting residents and local businesses during the Folsom Streetscape Project ...Monthly

Saturday, May 30

2026 Bay Area Book Festival in Downtown Berkeley (May 30-31)
Saturday, May 30 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most events are free, but a few are ticketed
| Downtown Berkeley
2026 Bay Area Book Festival in Downtown Berkeley (May 30-31)

As the Bay Area Book Festival (BABF) enters its 12th year, it stands as both a cultural celebration and a critical gathering space where activists, authors, and audiences can unite around today’s most urgent issues and uplift marginalized voices. We present first-rate live conversations with ...

Parks4All: Brewfest 2026 (The Presidio)
Parks4All: Brewfest 2026 (The Presidio)
Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy for the fourth annual Parks4All: Brewfest on Saturday, May 30 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Presidio of San Francisco. One of the most anticipated beer festivals in San Francisco, this lively, family-friendly outdoor event brings together ...

Sunday, May 31

2026 Bay Area Book Festival + “Bookworm” Block Party (Downtown Berkeley)
Sunday, May 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most events are free, but a few are ticketed
| Downtown Berkeley
2026 Bay Area Book Festival + "Bookworm" Block Party (Downtown Berkeley)

As the Bay Area Book Festival (BABF) enters its 12th year, it stands as both a cultural celebration and a critical gathering space where activists, authors, and audiences can unite around today’s most urgent issues and uplift marginalized voices. We present first-rate live conversations with ...