SF City Guides
The Oakland Book Festival is a one-day, annual literary event. Dedicated to books, ideas, and the pleasures of literacy, it aims to serve the reading public, to encourage debate, and to celebrate the city of Oakland. It will host more than 60 writers in 2016 and is free and open to the more...
Don’t miss the San Francisco SPCA’s Out of this World cocktail party and Mane of Thrones Adoptathon weekend featuring cocktails, puppies, kitties Adoptathon & Beyond SFSPCA Cocktail Party Friday, May 20, 2016 | 6-9 pm San Francisco SPCA, 201 Alabama St, SF FREE, but an RSVP is required Meet all of the adoptable animals while you sip a more...
Everywhere you turn – San Francisco, East Bay or South Bay – you can hear great music all weekend long, and maybe even join in a jam or two. Check out what the Bay has to offer with bluegrass, indie, blues, hip hop, Latin and so many more genres presented at these more...
An annual Salute to American Graffiti honors George Lucas’ timeless, coming-of-age film, American Graffiti, most of which was filmed in Petaluma in the early summer of 1972. Grab your favorite squeeze, jump into your hot rod, candy-colored screamin’ machine or the family car for that matter, and cruise on back to more...
Bites Off Broadway will again bring the vibe of a neighborhood block party and picnic to the front of Studio One Art Center (465 45th Street) on Friday nights from May to October. 2016 Bites off Broadway Fridays | May – October | 5:30-8:30 pm In front of Studio One Art Center, 465 45th Street FREE, but bring more...
Enjoy a mini-vacation spent in the midst of authentic Greek culture at the Oakland Greek Festival taking place at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the Oakland Hills. Find a plethora of Greek foods like Glyko pastries and warm lamb sandwiches, stroll through the marketplace (Agora), and take a few sprints around the more...
Salsa in the Square, part of Union Square Live, takes place from 6-7:30 pm on the third Wednesday of the month from May to September. Arrive early for free introductory dance lessons by professional dance instructors and stay for the open dance floor during the band’s live set. 2016 Salsa in the Square Third more...
In celebration of Cypress String Quartet’s 20th and final season together, and of the great city of SF and its people who have supported them through the years, the Quartet presents the complete string quartets of Beethoven in 16 free concerts all over San Francisco, May 4 through 19, 2016. In nearly 20 more...
Celebrate the third annual Oakland Veg Week and pledge to be vegetarian for the week of May 15-21, 2016. Oakland Veg Week’s mission is to introduce the Oakland community to the many benefits of a plant-based diet for your health, the animals, and the environment. Oakland Veg Week takes place in the spring, and this event more...
Ready for a day full of dance for just 50 cents? Head to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts’ Forum between 11 am and 3 pm, or anytime in between, with your two quarters for the Jazz Migrations Edition, a nod to This Was Made Here by Meklit Hadero, presented more...
Join Adam Theis and the Monday Night Band for an exciting night of big band music featuring fresh arrangements developed throughout the 12-week education program from Bay Area musicians and the band members themselves. Bring your friends and family for an amazing evening of great jazz and original music. Don’t miss more...
The newly expanded SFMOMA will finally reopen on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 10 am to 8 pm. An opening ceremony will be held at 9 am and free admission will be offered for the entire day. Free Tickets to Opening Day (as well as general admission tickets for other days) will more...
The annual Taiwanese American Cultural Festival will once again be held in Union Square. Over 10,000 people from all across the Bay Area attend this event yearly to experience the vibrancy of Taiwanese culture. through food, music, performances and fun workshops. 24th Annual Taiwanese American Cultural Festival Saturday, May 14, 2016 | 10 am to more...
It’s the 21st annual Bike to Work Day so grab your bike and join tens of thousands of people pedaling to the office on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Want a FREE bike rental? Bay Area Bike Share is offering free rides in celebration of #BTWD. Take the system out for a spin and more...
SFMade Week 2016 is the annual weeklong celebration that champions locally made products, their makers and their people. The week features over 40 events at local factories and retailers, including factory tours, demos and shopping events. 2016 SFMade Week May 9 – 15, 2016 All over San Francisco Cost: Many events are free with an RSVP. Some more...
