Friday, May 3
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, May 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | North Beach
On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, May 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly
$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
“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, May 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” 2024 Update: Art Murmur is still on! Despite Oakland First Fridays being on ...Monthly
“World of Willy W*nka” SF’s Giant Candyland Game Board Party
Friday, May 3 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am |
Cost: $40 | San Francisco Gallery
Take a whimsical, immersive journey Into the Wonkyverse—inspired by the World of Willy W*nka & the epic failure in Glasgow.
On Friday, May 3rd, don a candy-licious spoofy costume and join our wildly diverse collection of creators for an evening of artful absurdity, Unknowns, Sad Oompas, ...
“Sixteen Candles” Outdoor Ferry Flicks at SF’s Ferry Building Beer Garden
Join us for Ferry Flicks at the Fort Point Beer Garden – Fridays in May at sundown! This season of Ferry Flicks is dedicated to some of our favorite films about birthdays – a nod to Fort Point’s 10 Year Anniversary celebration this year. 🥳
Film ...
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, May 3 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Bike Party (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on ...Monthly
Saturday, May 4
SF’s “2,000 Steps” Stair Challenge 2024
5 miles. 2,000 steps. 100% pure fun! Are you up for the challenge?
Take on a unique, scenic physical challenge connecting some of San Francisco’s best stairways into one epic route!
SF Stair Challenge 2024
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 7:30a – 10a
Starts and ends at George Christopher ...
Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 – May 5)
Saturday, May 4 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | Various Locations
From April 26 to May 5th, enjoy 10 days of free dance events (classes, workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and more), happening all over the Bay Area. Watch inspiring artists, practice your favorite style, or discover a new groove. Visit the Bay Area Dance Week Hub ...
30s & 40s Dating + Volunteering by Organic Chemistry Dating (SF Food Bank)
Meet 30s and 40s singles while having fun volunteering at the SF Food Bank, or one of our many other other activities! It’s a great way to meet single people and make new friends while giving back to the community.
Our events are designed to foster ...
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Season Kick-Off w/ Pedrito Martinez & La Dame Blanche (SF)
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival’s 24th season kicks off with a sensational afternoon of Cuban soul.
Season Kick-Off: Pedrito Martinez & La Dame Blanche
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St. & 3rd St., SF
FREE
Pedrito Martinez arrived in New York ...
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday
Free “SF Scottish Fiddlers” Outdoor Concert (Salesforce Park)
Join the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers for a concert of rousing tunes from Scotland and beyond. This multi-generational string orchestra features fiddles, cellos, guitar, and other instruments in a program featuring Scottish jigs, reels, strathspeys, and airs as well as tunes from the rich fiddling ...
San Francisco’s May the Fourth Be With You Pub Crawl (2024)
Dust off your lightsaber and join the fun at the May The Fourth Be With You Pub Crawl in San Francisco!
Get ready to channel your inner Jedi or Sith for the most intergalactic pub crawl event of the year: the “May the Fourth Be With ...
“Empty Bowls” 2024 Fundraiser & Dinner Party (SF)
Pinckney Clay, the premier woman owned Bernal Heights Ceramic Art Studio!
Join us for an evening of food, drinks, and art! This year, proceeds from ticket sales will go toward supporting Pinckney Clay Studio repairs, upgrades, and getting closer to moving to a larger space.
“Empty Bowls” ...
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
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 ...
“Crazy Funny Asians” 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. Don’t miss our Special LATE 9PM SHOW on Saturday, October ...Every Saturday
“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 2-4)
Saturday, May 4 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm |
Cost: $89 | Davies Symphony Hall
Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Experience the magic of this intergalactic epic like never before as the SF Symphony performs John Williams’ Oscar-winning score live to ...
“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
“Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (May 2024)
A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with five sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that’ll kick your weekend into overdrive. See what the SF Chronicle, CBS, LA ...
No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
From TLC, to the Fresh Prince, to Kid ‘N Play to Usher We’re taking over San Francisco’s Neck of the Woods, an awesome nightclub on Clement Street that was recently completely remodeled in 2021 with a killer new sound system, new lighting and new dance ...Every Saturday
2024 El Cerrito Hillside Festival + Insect Hike & Nature Scavenger Hunt (May 4-5)
Saturday, May 4 – 8:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area
The El Cerrito Trail Trekkers are proud to host the tenth annual El Cerrito Hillside Festival in El Cerrito’s 100-acre gem, the Hillside Natural Area. There’s something for everyone at the festival, including guided, informative hikes about the geology, trees, edible and medicinal plants, birds, ...
Crockett Town Wide Yard Sale 2024
Saturday, May 4 – 8:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Down Town Plaza, 1244 Pomona Street
Town Wide Yard Sale! Find antiques, car parts, toys, furniture, plants, office supplies and much more. Vendors in downtown plaza, music and hot dogs and churros.
“Moving Day San Francisco” A Walk for Parkinson’s (Crissy Field)
The Parkinson’s Foundation will host its annual Moving Day San Francisco, a Walk for Parkinson’s, on May 4 at Crissy Field. The in-person event is one of many community events taking place across the country this year. Funds raised through Moving Day will support cutting-edge ...
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday
2024 de Young Museum’s “de Youngsters Day Out” Free Festival (SF)
Saturday, May 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:15 pm |
Cost: FREE | de Young Museum
We invite you, and all Bay Area families, to attend the third annual de Youngsters Day Out on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
This event is open to every Bay Area family and free of charge. The in-person, all-day event will include hands-on art-making activities, in-gallery conversations ...
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Free de Young Museum Day for Families (2024)
Saturday, May 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | de Young Museum
Free all-day celebration of the arts with Bay Area artists and San Francisco Public Library supporting the Equity School Partnership Project and highlighting family friendly activities at the museum. Free eye exams and reading materials for kids and youth provided.
On May 4, 2024, young thinkers, ...
