$5 Reservation Fee Coming to Some SF Pickleball & Tennis Courts
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, San Francisco
$5 Reservation Fee Coming to Some SF Pickleball & Tennis Courts
The new $5 fee to reserve a court will be implemented at 28 locations across SF
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

Friday, May 17

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

“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

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 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 ...

$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

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 ...

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 ...
AAPI Month: Free Outdoor Polynesian Dance at Salesforce Park (SF)
Saturday, May 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and open to the public
| Salesforce Park - Main Plaza
AAPI Month: Free Outdoor Polynesian Dance at Salesforce Park (SF)
Hālau Hula O Keli’ikoanuiokeao/RAHITI brings you music and dancing from the Islands of Hawai’i, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti with the goal to educate, instill, and appreciate the love for Polynesian culture. Polynesian Dance at Salesforce Park Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 2-3:30p Salesforce Park (Main Plaza), ...
$25 Tix: “Unscripted” Lauren Graham Live at the Curran Theater (SF)
Saturday, May 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*Get up to 30% Off Tickets (Usually $36 all in) w/ secret code FUNCHEAP
| Curran
$25 Tix: “Unscripted” Lauren Graham Live at the Curran Theater (SF)
THIS Saturday, score 30% off tix to see the iconic Lauren Graham live at SF’s Curran Theater! Spend an afternoon with actress and New York Times bestselling author Lauren Graham to celebrate the paperback launch of her latest book Have I Told You This Already? Lauren Graham ...
“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)
"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

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, May 18 – 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

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 ...

“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

“Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (May 2024)
Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20 adv / $25 door
| Eclectic Box
“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)
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

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (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

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
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

The Himalayan Fair 2024 in Berkeley (May 18-19)
Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations encouraged at the door
| Live Oak Park
The Himalayan Fair 2024 in Berkeley (May 18-19)
Join us this May for a beautiful weekend at our beloved annual community festival. The Himalayan Fair features delicious food, amazing vendors and artisans with unique handcrafted items, and music and dance performances by local Bay Area artists showcasing the best in world music. This ...
Free “Int’l Museum Day” at Museum of History Benicia
Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free
| Museum of History Benicia - Arsenal/Downtown
Free "Int'l Museum Day" at Museum of History Benicia
Come out and celebrate Internal Museum Day with MoHB. A day of free family fun at the Museum. The world observes International Museum Day on May 18 each year. Come out to both MoHB locations: 900 East 2nd St. and 2060 Camel Rd in Benicia ...
45th Annual Boogie Campbell’s Music Festival
Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is free; food, drink and other festival activities have various costs
| Historic Downtown Campbell
45th Annual Boogie Campbell's Music Festival
45th Annual Boogie: Campbell’s Music Festival Saturday, May 18th 10am-6pm Sunday, May 19th 10am-5pm Along East Campbell Avenue in Downtown Campbell Chosen as one of the South Bay’s Best Music Festivals by Silicon Valley Metro Readers multiple years running, Boogie Campbell’s Music Festival is two jam-packed days of live ...
The Rock and Roll Playhouse w/ The Music of Talking Heads (Thrive City)
Saturday, May 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
The Rock and Roll Playhouse w/ The Music of Talking Heads (Thrive City)
The Rock and Roll Playhouse is bringing the music of Talking Heads to Thrive City! Bring your family and dancing shoes for an afternoon filled with great music. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is the largest national kid-friendly live concert series having performed to hundreds of ...
SF World Naked Bike Rides 2024 (Bay2Breakers Weekender)
Saturday, May 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*A Big Smile Guarantees Your Freedom to Roll With Us!
| Rincon Park
SF World Naked Bike Rides 2024 (Bay2Breakers Weekender)
By popular demand, we have added a #Bay2Breakers ( Sun 19 May ) “warm up” #WNBRsf2024 Ride&AfterParty ( Sat 18 May )* to the 2024 Calendar to engage the hundreds of Nudists & Naturists & thousands of other active fun loving folks in town that ...