Stern Grove Festival 2024 Lineup & RSVP Info Just Announced
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
Stern Grove Festival 2024 Lineup & RSVP Info Just Announced
The 87th season of free concerts kicks off June 23 and runs every Sunday through August 25, 2024
8 New Pop-Ups Opening in SF's Empty Storefronts
Brand New, City Discoveries, Getting Help, San Francisco
8 New Pop-Ups Opening in SF's Empty Storefronts
Find the new pop-up storefronts in the East Cut, Financial District, and Yerba Buena
SF Bay Area's 9 Free Gorgeous Rose Gardens
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Spring Flowers
SF Bay Area's 9 Free Gorgeous Rose Gardens
Pack a picnic and explore 9 beautiful free rose gardens around The Bay
Mother's Day Weekend Fun Around the Bay Area (2024)
Get Out: Events
Mother's Day Weekend Fun Around the Bay Area (2024)
Free outdoor movies, make-your-own gift markets, rose gardens, pancake brunches, free museum days, rose shows, $1 whiskey tastings and more
Live Nation’s 2024 “Concert Week”: Get $25 All-In Tickets (May 8-14)
Cheap Tips, Get Out: Events
Live Nation’s 2024 “Concert Week”: Get $25 All-In Tickets (May 8-14)
Snap up $25 tickets (flat fee) for summer concerts all around the Bay incl. Janet Jackson, Maggie Rogers, Weezer, KORN, Santana and more.

Sunday, May 12, 2024

10:00 am   Little Oceanauts Mother’s Day Event (SF)   $16*
*It is $16/child for admission and an addition $3/pair for our required LO grippy socks. This includes all-day play and allows you and your child to make a mother's day arts & craft project that you can take back for no additional cost (while supplies last!). Adults can come in at no cost.
11:00 am   “Growing Beautiful Dahlias” Mother’s Day Workshop (Richmond)   FREE
5:00 pm   Mother’s Day Bonfire at Ocean Beach   FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
8:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Sunday Night Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required
8:00 pm   Mother’s Day Free Performance: “The People’s Palace” Aerialists at SF City Hall   FREE*
*There is no cost to attend this free event. Register in advance to reserve your spot.
10:00 pm   “Laughter Hours” SF’s New Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (Sunday Nights)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. $10 adv / $15 door tickets also required

Monday, May 13, 2024

9:00 am   Japanese 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
1:00 pm   “Green Giants Tribute” First-Ever Graduation Celebration for Cannabis Studies Program (SF State)   FREE*
*Free CBD Drink " while supplies last"

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Sunday, May 12

Mother’s Day Free Performance: “The People’s Palace” Aerialists at SF City Hall
Sunday, May 12 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*There is no cost to attend this free event. Register in advance to reserve your spot.
| San Francisco City Hall
Mother's Day Free Performance: "The People's Palace" Aerialists at SF City Hall

The People’s Palace is an artistic intervention with City Hall’s Beaux-Arts Roman and Greek iconography. Aerialists and performers will interact with the architecture and large scale projections, transforming these symbols into new, more inclusive narratives that more accurately reflect San Francisco’s diverse and dynamic cultures ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Sunday Night Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Sunday Night 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. Free tickets for the first 100 people to RSVP “Crazy ...Every Sunday

“Laughter Hours” SF’s New Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (Sunday Nights)
"Laughter Hours" SF's New Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (Sunday Nights)

“Laughter Hours” is San Francisco’s ultimate destination for late-night hilarity, combining the city’s vibrant comedy scene with a dash of after-dark madness. night at 10 PM, join us for an uproarious late night, raw comedy experience that’s sure to chase away those end-of-weekend blues. Hosted in ...Every Sunday

Little Oceanauts Mother’s Day Event (SF)
Little Oceanauts Mother's Day Event (SF)
Looking for a family activity to do during Mother’s Day? Come join us at Little Oceanauts to make a free arts & crafts project with your little one in appreciation of all moms while supplies last! Little Oceanauts is an indoor playground facility for children ages 0-12. ...
Mother’s Day Bonfire at Ocean Beach
Sunday, May 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Mother's Day Bonfire at Ocean Beach

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2024 bonfires are back ...

Monday, May 13

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 Monday

“Green Giants Tribute” First-Ever Graduation Celebration for Cannabis Studies Program (SF State)
Monday, May 13 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free CBD Drink " while supplies last"
| Malcolm X Plaza
"Green Giants Tribute" First-Ever Graduation Celebration for Cannabis Studies Program (SF State)
  Join us at San Francisco State University for the landmark Green Giants Event, a celebration of the first-ever graduation from the Cannabis Studies program, featuring music, poetry, and industry leadership. This event not only highlights innovations within the cannabis industry but also supports global advocacy ...
ODC Theater and CounterPulse: Community Mixer (SF)
Monday, May 13 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | ODC Theater
ODC Theater and CounterPulse: Community Mixer (SF)
 Join ODC Theater and CounterPulse for a community mixer on Monday, May 13, 5:30-7:00pm. Gather with fellow artists, organizational leaders, funders, producers, designers, and arts professionals from multiple constituencies to build bridges in a casual and connective space. Come to enjoy: ✨ Chats with colleagues ✨ Drinks ✨ Light ...

Tuesday, May 14

“Disco Taco Tuesday” w/ $1 Margaritas at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, May 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
"Disco Taco Tuesday" w/ $1 Margaritas at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! “Disco Taco Tuesday” w/ $1 Margaritas Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) May 7th May 14th May 21st May 28th $1 MARGARITAS ...

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (May 14)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (May 14)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

FREE TIX: SF’s New Polk Street Comedy Blast (2024)
Tuesday, May 14 – 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 (2024)

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

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

Free Gyro / Souvlaki Lunch Day: “Nick the Greek” Grand Opening (Greenbrae)
Tuesday, May 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free lunch for everyone from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
| Nick the Greek
Free Gyro / Souvlaki Lunch Day: "Nick the Greek" Grand Opening (Greenbrae)
Authentic Greek street-food restaurant Nick the Greek is celebrating the opening of its new Greenbrae location by welcoming the community with free lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on May 14. To participate, guests simply need to come during the allotted time, and will ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, May 14 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, May 15

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, May 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
| Museum of Craft and Design
"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Can Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to all by giving visitors the opportunity to experience the latest exhibitions for whatever ...Every Wednesday

SF’s “$1 Wing Wednesdays” at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, May 15 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
SF's "$1 Wing Wednesdays" at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) May 8th May 15th May 22nd May 29th $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy ...

FREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
FREE Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)

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 ...

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 ...

$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, May 15 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
| Skylark Bar
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)

Join us for a night of laughter featuring Bay Area’s top rising comics! We showcase comedians that have been on Netflix, Comedy Central, Amazon, HBO… so come through and you may see the next big thing! HaHaHappy Hour Comedy at Skylark $5 beer, $2 tacos ...Every Wednesday

Free Tix: “HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
Free Tix: "HellaSecret" SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)

We’ve got a new covered secret beer garden to introduce you to for HellaSecret – a new series of pop-up live outdoor 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 ...Every Wednesday

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 Wednesday

Grand Opening of NUSA at The Public Market (Emeryville)
Wednesday, May 15 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Public Market (Emeryville)
You’re invited to the official grand opening of NUSA, an Indonesian Bakery led by visionary chef Jennifer Huang, at The Public Market Emeryville in partnership with La Cocina. Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, May 15 @11:00 am inside the food hall ...

Thursday, May 16

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2024 w/ Supergroup “QWANQWA” (SF)
Thursday, May 16 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2024 w/ Supergroup "QWANQWA" (SF)
A supergroup bringing together leading Ethiopian musicians from Addis Ababa’s fervently creative music scene, QWANQWA features Endris Hassen on the bowed, one-string masinko, Bubu Teklemariam on groove-driving bass krar, Misale Legesse on goat-skin kebero drum and incantatory vocals by Selamnesh Zemene. QWANQWA Thursday, May 16, 2024 | ...
“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

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

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 ...