Giants Fans Get New Ballpark Ferry to Oracle Park From Peninsula
Brand New, Transportation
Giants Fans Get New Ballpark Ferry to Oracle Park From Peninsula
The new ballpark ferry service launches July 14 from Redwood City
Highway 1 Near Big Sur Reopens After 2 Month Closure
Reopening, Road Trip, Transportation, Travel
Highway 1 Near Big Sur Reopens After 2 Month Closure
Gorgeous portion of Highway 1 reopens May 17th - a week ahead of schedule - after severe storm damage
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's Iconic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster Turns 100
Celebrations, Local Icons
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's Iconic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster Turns 100
The Giant Dipper celebrates 100 years old on May 18 with oceanfront fireworks
SF's New Trader Joe's Finally Opens in Hayes Valley on Friday
Brand New, Groceries / Supermarkets, San Francisco
SF's New Trader Joe's Finally Opens in Hayes Valley on Friday
The long-awaited TJ's opens on Friday, May 17 with a ribbon cutting at 8:55 am
SF Mall Poised to Become New Neighborhood w/ Parks & Housing
Bay Area Updates, Housing, San Francisco
SF Mall Poised to Become New Neighborhood w/ Parks & Housing
Stonestown Galleria Mall's unused parking lots to be reimagined with 3,500 units of housing & 6 acres of parks

Thursday, May 16

Free Tix: The 46-Year History of the SF Gay Men’s Chorus
Thursday, May 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*During checkout, use the coupon code: CHANTIX
| The Chan National Queer Arts Center
Free Tix: The 46-Year History of the SF Gay Men's Chorus
We’re excited to share the 46-year history of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus with you! Memory Keepers Initiative is an interactive panel discussion featuring special guests who were there through it all. They’ll share personal stories about the Chorus’s founding, its role in the ...
“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (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 an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

Win Tix: Lizzy McAlpine’s “The Older Tour” Live at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (SF)
Thursday, May 16 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see the rising star, Lizzy McAlpine on stage live for her “The Older Tour” at SF’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Lizzy McAlpine, born outside Philadelphia, gained fame through Soundcloud and YouTube, leading to her debut album Give Me A ...
FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)
Thursday, May 16 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
| Mayes Oyster House
FREE TIX: SF's New Polk Street Comedy Blast (Thursday Night)

We’re taking over Polk Street’s busiest bar/night club and turning it into a pop-up comedy club on Tuesday and Thursday nights – New for 2024! HellaFunny and Funcheap take over Mayes Oyster House for a electric night of comedy and cocktails – so you’ll be right ...Every Tuesday

New LGBTQ+ Monthly Music Series “Vibin’ Live” (SF)
Thursday, May 16 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission free with dinner reservation
| Dirty Habit at Hotel Zelos
New LGBTQ+ Monthly Music Series "Vibin' Live" (SF)

Dirty Habit, the sultry restaurant and bar located on the 5th floor of Hotel Zelos, has partnered with the SF LGBT Center’s Cultural Department to present a monthly music series – “Vibin’ Live” – every third Thursday of the month. Showcasing rising BIPOC artists, bands ...Monthly

Star Trek Trivia at a Tiki Bar (Oakland)
Thursday, May 16 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Kon-Tiki
Star Trek Trivia at a Tiki Bar (Oakland)

Back by popular demand! Star Trek Trivia, every third Thursday of the month beginning January 18, 2024! New location: The Kon-Tiki (original location) at 14th and Webster in Oakland. Join Andrei and Alli for a night of nerding out, finding your people,Monthly

Friday, May 17

“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
Friday, May 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
| Speakeasy Brewery
"Crazy Funny Asians" Friday Night Comedy Show (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. Free tickets for the first 100 people to RSVP ...Every Friday

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, May 17 – 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

SF’s Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, May 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
| Speakeasy Brewery
SF's Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been defiantly brewing small batches of beer in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood since 1997. Come celebrate this legacy with a special pop-up comedy festival every Friday night. It’s a fun night with comedy, food trucks, and exclusive and rare lineup ...Every Friday

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (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 ...

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, May 17 – 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 (2024)

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 Saturday

Music City SF: Pop-Up Comedy Takeover (May 17 + 31)
Friday, May 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people
| Music City SF
Music City SF: Pop-Up Comedy Takeover (May 17 + 31)

If you haven’t checked out Music City SF yet, here’s your chance to attend a private event to explore the new space, have a rare private tour, and enjoy a night of SF’s top comics. Founded by musician Rudy Colombini, Music City San Francisco is a live institution and ...

$5 Off Tix: Award-Winning Play “The Glass Menagerie” from San Francisco Playhouse (May 2-June 15)
$5 Off Tix: Award-Winning Play "The Glass Menagerie" from San Francisco Playhouse (May 2-June 15)

Tennessee Williams’ memory play The Glass Menagerie is a towering icon of American theatre. See an all-star cast in San Francisco Playhouse’s production. Save $5 off tickets with code. FUNCHEAP. Tennessee Williams’s memory play tells the story of the idle dreamer Tom Wingfield, his overbearing ...

40% Off Tix: “tick, tick… BOOM!” Musical From Creator of Rent (May 10 – June 9)
40% Off Tix: "tick, tick... BOOM!" Musical From Creator of Rent (May 10 - June 9)

From the creator of Rent, comes the story of a young composer on the eve of his 30th birthday. Jonathan Larson’s exuberant and charming musical will speak to anyone who’s ever gotten lost on their way to finding their dreams. Playing at New Conservatory Theatre ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, May 17 – 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

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

SF’s Brand New Trader Joe’s Grand Opening (Hayes Valley)
Friday, May 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Trader Joe's (Hayes Valley)
SF's Brand New Trader Joe's Grand Opening (Hayes Valley)
Thanks to SFist for sharing the news that Trader Joe’s is finally opening its newest location in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley at 555 Fulton St. It’s been a long road to opening; we wrote about the newest Trader Joe’s store back in 2021 when they submitted their ...
“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

The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (May 17-19)
The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (May 17-19)

Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 13th season of 626 Night Market (formerly known as the NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival named after ...

Oakland Greek Festival 2024 (May 17-19)
Friday, May 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension
Oakland Greek Festival 2024 (May 17-19)

Be Greek for the weekend! Enjoy 3 days of food, music, dance, art and culture. Skip the lines with advance tix purchase & discount offers. Get tickets in advance for swift entry and discounted offers. The Oakland Greek Festival has been a part of Oakland’s ...

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, May 17 – 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

Alameda Point “Night Market” + Karaoke Battle w/ Malaya Botanicals
Friday, May 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Storehouse Lofts
Alameda Point "Night Market" + Karaoke Battle w/ Malaya Botanicals
Get Ready for the April Alameda Point Night Market – It’s Karaoke Battle Time! ✨ Hey, everyone! Make sure May 17th is circled on your calendar because Alameda Point Night Market is bringing the party with a special Malaya Experience! We’re talking a night of incredible music ...
SF’s “Black to Africa” Weekend: Art Show & Performance (May 17-19)
Friday, May 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, reservations recommended
| Dance Mission Theater
SF's "Black to Africa" Weekend: Art Show & Performance (May 17-19)

Dance Mission and Black to Africa present Black to Africa Weekender May 17-19 at Dance Mission Theater Curated by Kontrabandbeatz, Rama Hall, Jeff J.P. and Sabrine Haroun Dance across continents! Join us for a weekend of Hip Hop, House, Afrobeats and more with workshops, performances, ...

SF’s “Sundown Cinema” ’24 Season Kickoff: Movie Night in the Park (May 17-Oct. 18)
Friday, May 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dolores Park
SF's "Sundown Cinema" '24 Season Kickoff: Movie Night in the Park (May 17-Oct. 18)

Sundown Cinema returns for 2024 just in time for another summer in San Francisco. This free outdoor movie series, the only one of its kind in the Bay Area, will feature seven films in seven parks across San Francisco, beginning on Friday, May 17, at ...

SF’s First-Ever “Vela Muxe” Third Gender Celebration & Procession
Friday, May 17 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*We "think" this is free with RSVP, but the site doesn't say specifically
| Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
SF's First-Ever "Vela Muxe" Third Gender Celebration & Procession
Dive into the vibrant world of Mexico’s third gender, the Muxe, at the first-ever Vela Muxe celebration in San Francisco! Join us at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts during International Anti-homophobia Week to explore the rich traditions of the Zapotec community, famed for its ...

Saturday, May 18

SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2024 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Community Mercantile
SF's "Secondhand Saturday" 2024 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)

Come search for vintage treasures every third Saturday, April through November, 10am to 4pm, at Second Hand Saturday, an open-air vintage market located in the Outer Sunset at 37th Ave between Ortega and Pacheco. Browse over 50 vintage goods and clothing vendors, artists and makers ...Monthly

2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, May 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery
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

“CAAMFest: Directions in Sound” Free Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Concert (SF)
Saturday, May 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
"CAAMFest: Directions in Sound" Free Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Concert (SF)
CAAMFest returns to the SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Heritage District for a renewed collaboration with Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. CAAMFest: Directions in Sound Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St. & 3rd St., SF FREE Featuring a dynamic music program showcasing emerging ...
“Ralph Chessé: A San Francisco Century” Epic Puppet Celebration (SF Main Library)
Saturday, May 18 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
"Ralph Chessé: A San Francisco Century" Epic Puppet Celebration (SF Main Library)
Immerse yourself in the world of Ralph Chessé, a prolific artist who made a lasting impact on the Bay Area arts and theater scene, at the opening reception for the world premiere of Ralph Chessé: A San Francisco Century including never-before-seen artworks and puppets from ...