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Monday, May 11

Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.
Monday, May 11 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Knockout
Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.

Cyberpunk Cinema, by Thrillhouse Records, presents cyberpunk movie classics at The Knockout in the Mission every second Monday of the month from 6:30-9 pm. They’ll show one episode of Cowboy Bebop at 6:30 pm, followed by the feature film. Use #cyberpunkcinema during the event to share ...Monthly

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, May 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday

Tuesday, May 12

“Poetic Tuesdays” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (SF)
Tuesday, May 12 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Jessie Square
“Poetic Tuesdays" at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (SF)
Tue, May 12 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Jessie Square, Yerba Buena Gardens 760 Mission St. San Francisco, CA Sharing works that delight, provoke, inspire and rouse, the Poetic Tuesdays series turns lunchtime into a sumptuous literary repast. Lighting up Jessie Square with a fabulously curated line-up of poets and ...
San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

Wednesday, May 13

Free “Dance Outdoors w/ Rhythm & Motion” at Yerba Buena Gardens
Wednesday, May 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
Free “Dance Outdoors w/ Rhythm & Motion” at Yerba Buena Gardens
Wed, May 13 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 3rd St. between Mission and Howard Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE RSVP Wednesdays at Noon. Free RSVP encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. More dates to be announced. Check back often for updates. Named San Francisco’s favorite dance workout by the ...
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, May 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, May 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday

Thursday, May 14

Lunchtime Concert w/ Aireene & The Itch (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, May 14 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Lunchtime Concert w/ Aireene & The Itch (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thu, May 14 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Aireene Espiritu creates music that embraces folks from all over. Born in the Philippines and raised in the Bay Area, she’s a veteran singer/songwriter who’s honed an extensive ...

Friday, May 15

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, May 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

Saturday, May 16

Weekend Concert w/ Howard Wiley + PHER (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, May 16 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Weekend Concert w/ Howard Wiley + PHER (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Sat, May 16 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE RSVP Due to unforeseen circumstances, Hailu Mergia is no longer able to perform on May 16, 2026. When it’s time to get a party started, Howard Wiley gets the ...
Free PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio
Saturday, May 16 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Main Post (Presidio)
Free PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio

The free PresidiGo Shuttle system welcomes park visitors, residents, and employees with fully accessible shuttles and bike racks. There are two PresidiGo Shuttle services, each with different policies and guidelines – Around the Park and Downtown. Downtown (Free on Weekends) The Downtown express route make stops ...Monthly

San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, May 16 – 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)

Every third Saturday, you are invited to bicycle with the San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride as they set out to a new mystery location in SF. Where to meet? They’ll post ride start locations on their website and Facebook page, the day of the ride only; there’s ...Monthly

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
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, May 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

Monday, May 18

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, May 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday

Wednesday, May 20

Free “Dance Outdoors w/ Rhythm & Motion” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Wednesday, May 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Free "Dance Outdoors w/ Rhythm & Motion" at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Wed, May 20 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 3rd St. between Mission and Howard Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE | RSVP Wednesdays at Noon. Free RSVP encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. More dates to be announced. Check back often for updates. Named San Francisco’s favorite dance workout by ...
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, May 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, May 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday

“Biblio Bistro” Farmers’ Market Cooking School | UN Plaza
Wednesday, May 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Biblio Bistro" Farmers' Market Cooking School | UN Plaza

Wondering how to prepare the beautiful produce that our local farmers are growing and selling at the Farmers Market? Come check out a live demonstration of how to sauté a featured vegetable at the Heart of the City Farmers Market with Biblio Bistro, the Library’s mobile ...Monthly

Bay Bridge’s “Bay Lights” Return: Grand Lighting Celebration
Wednesday, May 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Bay Bridge
Bay Bridge's "Bay Lights" Return: Grand Lighting Celebration
The $11M rebuilt Bay Lights installation returns to the Bay Bridge on March 20, 2026 with a Grand Lighting. Once relit, the 1.8-mile artwork will illuminate nightly from dusk to dawn. Full viewing details are still TBA as of 2/19/26. After nearly three years of darkness, ...

Thursday, May 21

Lunchtime Concert w/ Larry & Joe (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, May 21 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Lunchtime Concert w/ Larry & Joe (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thu, May 21 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA The pandemic spawned many unlikely musical connections, but the story of Larry & Joe continues to resonate long after lockdown lifted. Larry Bellorín hails from Monagas, Venezuela and ...

Friday, May 22

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

“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 ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, May 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

Saturday, May 23

Weekend Sessions w/ Las Cafeteras (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, May 23 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Weekend Sessions w/ Las Cafeteras (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Sat, May 23 | 2:00pm – 4:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE | RSVP Opening Set from Discos Resaca Collective Blending the percussive Afro-Mexican tradition of son jarocho with electronic beats and cogent rhymes, Las Cafeteras have earned a global following ...
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

Sunday, May 24

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

SF City Guides Memorial Day 2026 (10 Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day 2026 (10 Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday