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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Free First Thursdays at SF's Museum of Craft and Design
Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thursday, May 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission every First Thursday
 | Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on their Free First Thursdays. Committed to making art, craft, and design accessible to everyone, the Museum of Craft more...

7:00 pmOakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:30 pmFREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
11:00 amFREE: SF Silent Film Festival “Amazing Tales” Event at The Castro Theatre   FREE*
*Regstration required
11:00 amFree First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum   FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
12:00 pmSFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals   FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
12:00 pmSF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)   FREE
1:00 pmSpring 2026 Game Arts & Design Showcase (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
5:00 pm“Don’t Let Them Take You Alive” Punk Art Exhibition Closing Night (SF)   
6:00 pmLower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin   FREE
6:00 pmHawaiian May Day: Hula Performance at San Ramon’s City Center Bishop Ranch   FREE
8:00 pmSnow Tha Product   $35
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
9:00 pmE-40: Live at Graton Resort & Casino (Rohnert Park)   $69*
*Must be 21+ to attend Ticket Prices: $69 plus applicable fees
9:30 pmSadderday: An Emo/Pop-Punk/Screamo Dance Party | SF   FREE
9:30 pmFree Punk Show + Art Walk Afterparty (SF)   FREE

Friday, May 8, 2026

"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Friday, May 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
 | Secret Location (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more...

7:00 pm“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
7:00 pmFREE: AAPI Comedy Month “Crazy Funny Asians” Fridays (May 2026)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+
All DaySF’s “Delicious Card” is Back w/ 50+ Dining Deals (2026)   $10*
*Join the BAS Patreon at $10 or more
7:00 pm“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pmSF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:30 pm“Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)   $21*
*Normally $26 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
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 amSF’s Free “Museum of the Human Web” Pop-Up Exhibit (May 8-16)   FREE*
*Free to attend
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
10:00 amExplore SF’s Wastewater Cleaning Process: Free Tours (May-Oct)   FREE*
*Registration is required to reserve a spot
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 pmQTCON: The Meetup Series   FREE*
*Free, 21+
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 pmSecond Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael   FREE
5:00 pmVallejo Art Walk | Second Fridays   FREE
6:00 pm2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda   FREE
6:00 pmFree Opening Reception: African Diaspora Art (Alameda)   FREE*
*RSVP
7:00 pmFerry Flicks at Fort Point Beer Garden “Crazy Rich Asians”   $9*
*seating reserved for tickets holders, walkups welcome
7:00 pmSteamroller Dance: “Bespoke” Free Premiere (SF)   $5*
*Tickets available at a sliding scale $5-$35
7:00 pmFree Comedy Night w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | Outer Richmond   FREE
7:30 pmEast Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)   FREE


Saturday, May 9, 2026

Final Artists & Makers Fair + Antique Store Sale @ The Box SF
Final Artists & Makers Fair + Antique Store Sale @ The Box SF
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
 | The Box SF

 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 more...

12:00 pmSF’s “Live on Larkin” AAPI Heritage Month Block Party (2026)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
1:00 pmCANCELLED: SF’s Battle of the Bands (Cal / Stanford) at PIER 39   
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 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
7:30 pm“Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Berkeley)   $20*
*Normally $25 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
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
8:30 amSan Francisco Bike Rodeo for Kids 2026   FREE*
*Free registration is required
9:00 amAnnual 5-Block Long Garage Sale in SF (45+ Year Tradition)   FREE
9:00 amTrail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF   FREE
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.
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
10:00 amHawaiian May Day Festival 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)   $25
10:00 am2026 Taiwanese American Cultural Festival (Union Square)   FREE*
*Free!
10:00 amWater Safety Fair at Coast Guard Station Golden Gate (Sausalito)   FREE*
*Fun event for the whole family with free parking
10:30 amGolden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)   FREE*
*Completely Free
11:00 amKQED Fest 2026: Free Block Party + Open House (Mission, SF)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s “KQED Fest” Free Block Party + Open House (2026)   FREE
11:00 am“Off the Grid” Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)   FREE*
*Free admission + Free Ferry with RSVP
11:00 amMother’s Day Weekend Pop Up—Up to 40% Off (Oakland)   FREE
11:00 amFree KQED Fest 2026: Open House + Block Party (SF)   FREE
11:00 amSpeaker: Hamburger Eyes Gallery Tour with Ray Potes (SF Main Library)   FREE
11:00 amMoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)   FREE
12:00 pmFree Beginner Parkour “Urban Ninja” Class   FREE
12:00 pmEco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF   FREE
12:00 pm2026 “Duboce ParkJam” Free 5-Hour Concert Fest in the Park (SF)   FREE
12:00 pmThe 36th Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade (San Rafael)   FREE
1:00 pmHuge Free Waterfront Concert: Om Records 30th Anniv. Bash   FREE
1:00 pmYouth Art Exchange Presents: Youth Art Summit (SF)   FREE*
*Free to attend
2:00 pm“Sketchboard”: Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | SF   $5*
*Donation-based admission: $5-15
2:00 pmSF’s Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026 Kickoff: Live Salsa Dance Party   FREE
3:00 pm8th Annual AAPI Fest + Free Bowling (Daly City)   FREE*
*Free to attend, free bowling with pre-registration, free live entertainment
3:00 pm4th Annual Sip & Stroll (San Anselmo)   $25*
*$25 to $50 Wine tasting=$50. Non-alcoholic option=$25
7:00 pmPennywise + Circle Jerks Rock The UC Theatre (Berkeley)   $42.50
7:00 pmTales from the Fog: Free Music Night w/ Oceanography (Bazaar Cafe)   FREE
8:00 pmLou Deezi   $48.34
8:30 pmSaturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed | SF   FREE
9:00 pm“FirstClass: Departure” DJ Saturday Nights | Oakland   FREE

Sunday, May 10, 2026

SF's "Inner Sunset Flea Market" 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
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

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 more...

11:00 amFinal Artists & Makers Fair + Antique Store Sale @ The Box SF   FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
1:00 pmMother’s Day Deluxe w/ Top Shelf Classics (Vallejo)   $45*
*Tickets start at $45 GA (fees incld.)
5:00 pmBrazilian Pop Singer “Bia Ferreria” Live at SF International Arts Festival (2026)   $33.17*
*$33.17 advanced. $38.32 door (fees incld)
6:00 pm“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
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
7:30 pmSF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Comedy Showcase)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes in advance for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
7:30 amFree Day at GG Park’s 55-Acre Botanical Gardens on Mother’s Day 2026 (SF Residents)   FREE*
*7:30am to 9am - Early entry is free for everyone - entry via Main Gate only - Admission is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID, otherwise non-resident adult admission is $17
All DayFree Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother’s Day 2026   FREE
9:00 amFree Day at GG Park’s “Japanese Tea Garden” on Mother’s Day 2026 (SF Residents)   FREE*
*Free admission for San Francisco residents with valid ID, otherwise adult non-resident admission is $18
10:00 am14 Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco on Mother’s Day 2026   FREE*
*Free, but donations accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
10:00 amFree Day at GG Park’s “Conservatory of Flowers” for Mother’s Day 2026 (SF Residents)   FREE*
*Tickets are free for San Francisco residents with ID, or $17 for non-resident adults