Memorial Day 2021: Your 3-Day Weekend Guide (50+ Events)
With California’s full reopening just a few weeks away, things are coming back in a big way this weekend.
If you’re ready to venture out, here’s 50+ live events in SF and the Bay Area including art shows, street fairs, cultural festivals, outdoor roller discos, free museum days, secret comedy shows, dance parties, hilltop circus pop-ups, backyard bonfires, guided walking tours and much more so you can make the most of your 3-day weekend
Memorial Day 2021 Highlights
FRIDAY May 28
– SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2021 (14 Free Walking Tours)
– Free “Fast & Furious” Movie Fridays at AMC & Regal
– SF’s Family Vaccine Party w/ Free Food & Prizes (Bayview)
– “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day (SF)
– Brand New “HellaSecret” SF Comedy Club Opening Weekend (May 28-30)
– HellaRnB Night DJ Party (Beyoncé, Rihanna, TLC, Prince & More)
SATURDAY May 29
– Free de Young Museum Day
– Waterfront Roller Dance Classes at Township Commons (Oakland)
– Larkin St. Asian Food and Culture Festival + Block Party
– Carnaval SF Mini Festival: Resource Fair & Celebration (May 29-30)
– “The Storefront Market” Oakland Street Food Fair
– SF’s AAPI Heritage Month Celebration (Portsmouth Square)
– Backyard Bonfire Jams, Costumed Day Party + Sunset Beach Trip
SUNDAY May 30
– Chinatown’s “Walkway Weekends”
– SF’s Hilltop Circus Pop Up: Breathtaking Aerial Performance
– SF’s Chinatown Art Festival
– Carnaval SF Mini Festival: Resource Fair & Celebration (May 29-30)
– Memorial Day Weekend GG Park Sunday Roller Disco Party
– “No Scrubs” ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
MONDAY May 31
– The Return of “Motown on Mondays”
– SF City Hall Lights Up Red, White & Blue for Memorial Day
Monday, May 25
Top comics highlight 4-day comedy festival at The Function with happy hour all night on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th San Francisco Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 FREE – RSVP for free tickets – 21+ Spend Memorial Day Weekend at The Function for four ...
Memorial Day weekend comedy pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Oakland Get ready for a special Memorial Day Weekend edition of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the Bay. We’ll ...
Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...
Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma presents a free live summer concert series, Live at Lagunitas, featuring some amazing bands in their LaguMiniAmphitheaterette that would normally play big venues in San Francisco. Shows are free, but tickets are required for each show. You’ll want to grab them quick as these shows will definitely sell ...
For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...
Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in “the industry” – so we’re assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for ...Every Monday
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
Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday
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. ...
Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a ...Every Monday
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