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Friday, May 22, 2026

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
Friday, May 22 – 9:30 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size. RSVPs required for tours. Admission free might be required for non SF residents for Japanese Tea Garden during certain times.
 | All Over San Francisco

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 more...

11:00 am“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)   FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
3:00 pmFoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)   $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
4:30 pmGG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park   FREE
5:00 pm“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)   FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
5:00 pm“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)   FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite

Saturday, May 23, 2026

“Songs from a Sinking Ship” Flamenco Arts International World Premiere (SF)
“Songs from a Sinking Ship” Flamenco Arts International World Premiere (SF)
Saturday, May 23 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $49.50*
*Tickets start at $49.50, fees included
 | Presidio Theatre

Flamenco Arts International (FAI) presents the World Premiere of Songs from a Sinking Ship, two performances only, May 23, 2026 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Presidio Theatre. The production more...

2:00 pmWeekend Sessions w/ Las Cafeteras (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)   FREE
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
7:00 pmSF Comedy Artist Chris Redd Live at Cobb’s Comedy Club (May 22–23)   $34.75*
*Starts at $34.75 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
7:00 pm“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
8:00 pm“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
8:00 pm$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show   $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)   $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pmSF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)   $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
9:00 pmFree Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
9:30 amFree “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:30 amSF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size. RSVPs required for tours. Admission free might be required for non SF residents for Japanese Tea Garden during certain times.
9:30 amFree de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
11:00 am2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival (May 23-24)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
12:00 pm“Black Family Day” 2026 Fair at UC Davis Quad   FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite!
12:00 pmSF’s Free Bandshell Blues Fest in Golden Gate Park   FREE
1:00 pmFoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)   $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free


Sunday, May 24, 2026

"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, May 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
 | Mesa Maguey

Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at more...

7:00 pmFREE: “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Sunday at The Function (SF)   FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
10:00 pmAfrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series (SF)   $23.18*
*$33.85 GA | $23.18 Early bird tickets are live and the limit is 100 tickets | Fees included
9:30 amSF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size. RSVPs required for tours. Admission free might be required for non SF residents for Japanese Tea Garden during certain times.
9:30 amSF City Guides Memorial Day 2026 (10 Free Walking Tours)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size. RSVPs required for tours. Admission free might be required for non SF residents for Japanese Tea Garden during certain times.
10:00 am2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
10:00 am2026 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
10:00 amSFMOMA Free Day Including Special Matisse Exhibit   FREE
10:00 am“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)   FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
12:00 pmSF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)   FREE
12:00 pm52nd Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue   $10*
*Entry fee of $30 per vehicle, carpooling encouraged; $10 per person walk/bike-in
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
1:00 pmFoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)   $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Armenian Culture Day   FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
2:00 pmPerformance: Terry Riley at 90: A Piano Celebration (SF Main Library)   FREE
4:30 pmFree Reggae in the Park 2026 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)   FREE

Monday, May 25, 2026

Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, May 25 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
 | Mesa Maguey

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 more...

7:00 pmFree Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF   FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
7:00 amFree National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Memorial Day 2026   FREE*
*The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days.
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
5:00 pmMemorial Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026)   FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
6:00 pmSF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)   FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
7:00 pm“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, May 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
 | Mesa Maguey

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa more...

7:30 pmFREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required.
7:30 pm$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge
12:00 pmSF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026   FREE
7:00 pmSF History Night | Pacific Heights   $10*
*$10 for non-members; free for SFHA members
8:00 pmLast Tuesdays Comedy at The Layover | Oakland   FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is requested.
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Free "Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion" at Yerba Buena Gardens
Free “Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion” at Yerba Buena Gardens
Wednesday, May 27 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens

Wed, May 27 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 3rd St. between Mission and Howard Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE Wednesdays at Noon. Free RSVP encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. More dates to be more...

4:30 pm$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
7:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Darkly Comic “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really” Live (May 15-June 27)   $47*
*Normally $52; $5 off with code FUNCHEAP
7:30 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (“Get it?!” Gameshow)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes early for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
7:30 pmFREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
4:00 pm‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
6:00 pmFree Curator-Led Tour: Queer + Trans Movements Exhibit (YBCA)   FREE*
*FREE
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE

Thursday, May 28, 2026

SF’s Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026 w/ “CMC Older Adults Choirs”
SF’s Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026 w/ “CMC Older Adults Choirs”
Thursday, May 28 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens

Thu, May 28 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA One voice can change the world, but when people sing together they transform more...

7:00 pmOakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:30 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Comedy Allstars)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes early for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
7:30 pmFREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
9:00 pmArcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
12:00 pmSF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)   FREE
5:00 pm“SOMA Nights” Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)   FREE
7:30 pmBrian Copeland’s The Waiting Period   FREE*
*RSVP at themarsh.org or just show up at the door!
8:00 pmCoit Comedy: Stand Up Comedy & Free Golden Boy Pizza | SF   $5*
*Use "Funcheap" to get a 50% discount ticket with 1 drink minimum requirement. Otherwise it's $10.
8:00 pmJessica Simpson: Live at Graton Resort & Casino (Rohnert Park)   $69.50*
*Must be 21+ to attend Ticket Prices: $69.50, $79.50, $89.50 and $109.50 plus applicable fees
9:00 pmEvery Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)   FREE*
*Inner Circle is always Free with RSVP
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!

Friday, May 29, 2026

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
Friday, May 29 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
 | Secret Location (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 more...

7:00 pm“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
7:00 pm“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pmFREE: AAPI Comedy Month “Crazy Funny Asians” Fridays (May 2026)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+
8:00 pm“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
8:00 pm$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show   $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)   $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pmSF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)   $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
10:15 pm$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)   $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
11:00 am“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)   FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
4:30 pmGG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park   FREE
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)   FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
6:00 pmSan Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)   FREE
8:00 pmDogstar: Live at Graton Resort & Casino (Rohnert Park)   $59.50*
*Must be 21+ to attend Ticket Prices: $59.50, $69.50, $79.50 and $99.50 plus applicable fees

Saturday, May 30, 2026

2026 Bay Area Book Festival in Downtown Berkeley (May 30-31)
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

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 more...