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Friday, May 9

Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, May 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
Free "Rush Hour Comedy Night" Friday Night (San Francisco)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

Win Tix: Drag Superstar “Trixie Mattel” Live at the Fox Theater (Oakland)
Friday, May 9 – 7:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*ENTER TO WIN
| Fox Theater
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see DJ Trixie Mattel brings the Solid Pink Disco to Oakland’s Fox Theater! Trixie Mattel is an award-winning drag performer, author, and recording artist, best known as the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 3. She’s toured ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, May 9 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

In Plain Site Photography Exhibit
Friday, May 9 – 7:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Radium Runway
In Plain Site Photography Exhibit
May 9 – June 1, 2025 all day In Plain Site is not just a photography exhibit-it’s a visual journey into our future. This free, three-week outdoor exhibition transforms Radium Runway on the Alameda Point shoreline into an open-air gallery, showcasing stunning collections from both international ...
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

Thrive City “Little Bears” Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)
Friday, May 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City "Little Bears" Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)

Bring your little bears to Thrive City to shake, rattle, and rock ‘n’ roll! Little Bears teachers create musical journeys focusing on socialization, musical appreciation, and the deep embodiment of rhythm and melody. Allow them to learn and interact with music as a joyful expression ...Every Friday

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

“In Plain Site” Photography Festival: First Glimpse (Opening Ceremony)
Friday, May 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Radium Runway
Alameda’s first climate-focused photography festival In Plain Site opens with an evening of fine cocktails and jubilant jazz. Be the first to explore the exhibit and celebrate the start of a three week celebration of the power of photography. In Plain Site photography festival is a ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, May 9 – 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

AAPI Heritage Month Pop-Up Art Exhibit (Levi’s Plaza)
AAPI Heritage Month Pop-Up Art Exhibit (Levi's Plaza)
Karl is proud to announce its forthcoming exhibition in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, opening May 9th at Levi’s Plaza. This special presentation will celebrate the expansive and evolving contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, highlighting their voices, histories, and artistic practices. Building on ...
SF’s Festival Staged Readings (2025)
Friday, May 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$0-$50 Suggested Donation
| Potrero Stage
SF's Festival Staged Readings (2025)
PlayGround Festival of New Works: Festival Staged Readings A Look at Tomorrow’s Great Plays Today! Join us in-person at Potrero Stage or online for staged readings of four bold new full-length plays in development by some of PlayGround’s best new writers and share feedback following each reading. May ...
East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)
Friday, May 9 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (East Bay)
East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)

The East Bay Bike Party is a monthly mobile party for riders of all ages, experience levels, and bike types, to meet, ride, and play together in the streets on the second Friday of the month with upwards of 400 riders usually meeting near an East ...Monthly

Saturday, May 10

“Focus Fest” Alameda’s 1st-Ever Climate Photography Festival (2025)
Saturday, May 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Radium Runway
"Focus Fest" Alameda’s 1st-Ever Climate Photography Festival (2025)
Alameda’s first climate photography festival launches with a fun-filled community celebration! Radium Runway transforms into an open-air gallery showcasing national and international works. Enjoy climate-friendly cuisines curated by partner Erika Hazel, aka the Bizerkeley Vegan. Catch artist talks on the hour every hour or take a ...
Season Kick-Off: SF’s “Fern Alley Music Series” w/ Nilo Ayele & Friends
Saturday, May 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Fern Alley
Season Kick-Off: SF's "Fern Alley Music Series" w/ Nilo Ayele & Friends

Welcome to the Fern Alley Music Series! Established in 2023, the Fern Alley Music Series has quickly become a beloved community event, celebrating music, art, and culture in the heart of the Lower Polk. ​ Experience the Fern Alley Music Series—where music, art, and community ...

“Spring Fling” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Saturday, May 10 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
| The Village at San Antonio Center
"Spring Fling" Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Celebrate the start of Spring with lawn games, a petting zoo, and live DJ. Join us for springtime fun on Saturday, May 10th from 4-6pm in the park at The Village at San Antonio Center. All activities are while supplies last. Event is free to ...
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)

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 an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, May 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (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 and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Saturday, May 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday