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Vol. IIINo. 184
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Events · May 2026 · 260 stories

Free Kids Music Festival Returns to Golden Gate Park

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Golden Gate Park hosts SF's Free Kids Music Festival this weekend, an all-ages outdoor music event with no admission…

Golden Gate ParkMay 30, 2026

Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Menlo Park With AAPI Programming

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The 2026 Dragon Boat Festival & AAPI Celebration lands in Menlo Park — check the SFFuncheap listing for the confirmed…

May 30, 2026

Spring Bird Count at Stern Grove: Free Wildlife Walk This Weekend

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Stern Grove hosts a free Spring Wildlife Nature Walk and Bird Count on Saturday morning — check SFFuncheap for the…

West PortalMay 30, 2026

Free Open Mic Night Returns to SF With Bay Area Performers

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Check the SFFuncheap listing for the current date and start time — this one moves around, so confirm the venue before…

May 30, 2026

Stir Reading Series Brings Joel Gion to the Podium — Free, This Weekend

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The Stir Reading Series hosts Brian Jonestown Massacre tambourinist and SF scene fixture Joel Gion for a free literary…

San FranciscoMay 30, 2026

Smooch A Pooch: Free Adoptions at Treasure Island Through June 7

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Through June 7, Treasure Island Animal Care & Control is waiving adoption fees as part of the Smooch A Pooch event —…

Treasure IslandMay 29, 2026

Pizza Making Party in SoMa: Three Days, Walk-In Welcome

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June 1–3, 11:30am–1:30pm, 415 5th St. (at Harrison), SoMa. Free to attend. No BART stop is perfect here — Civic Center…

SoMaMay 29, 2026

Birthday Weekend in SF: A Two-Day Itinerary That Skips the Tourist Traps

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Saturday morning, Ferry Building Farmers Market runs 8am–2pm on the Embarcadero at Market Street, free to enter, no…

EmbarcaderoMay 29, 2026

BART Prom Is Back and You Need an Outfit

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BART Prom is an annual rolling dress-up social that takes place on BART trains — riders board in formal or semi-formal…

May 29, 2026

Trivia Night in Livermore: Hops and Sessions Is Looking for One More

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Thursdays (check current schedule) around 7pm, Hops and Sessions hosts trivia night in Livermore.

May 29, 2026

Four Comedy Shows Worth Your Weekend: From Free Showcases to Cannabis Lounges

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Several SF comedy nights are running this weekend across the city, ranging from free showcases to ticketed improv.

May 29, 2026

Presidio Brewfest 2026: Craft Beer, Fort Point Views, and a Reason to Leave the House

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The Presidio hosts Brewfest 2026, a craft beer festival set inside one of the more scenic chunks of federal parkland in…

PresidioMay 29, 2026

Free Karaoke Every Thursday at Bottom's Up Bar

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Every Thursday, Bottom's Up Bar hosts free karaoke night.

TenderloinMay 29, 2026

Inner Circle: White Rabbit's Weekly Thursday Dance Night

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Every Thursday, White Rabbit (715 Harrison St, SoMa) runs its weekly dance night called Inner Circle.

SoMaMay 29, 2026

De Young Meetup: Art Galleries, Then Grass, Then New Friends

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This Saturday, Golden Gate Park's de Young Museum is the setting for an informal social meetup organized by a Bay Area…

Golden Gate ParkMay 28, 2026

Alcatraz Plus Angel Island on One Ticket: The Bay's Best Double Header

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Friday, May 30, City Cruises runs a combination tour hitting both Alcatraz and Angel Island in a single trip.

EmbarcaderoMay 28, 2026

Critical Mass Is Still Running, Every Last Friday — Here's What to Expect

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The last Friday of every month, cyclists gather at the Embarcadero (Justin Herman Plaza, near the Ferry Building)…

EmbarcaderoMay 28, 2026

Sausalito Business Mixer: Networkers Cross the Water for After-Hours Talk

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The After Hours Mixer: A Conversation on Sausalito Businesses is a networking event focused on the commercial scene…

May 28, 2026

Robyn Headlines Portola 2026 — Here's What You Need to Plan Around

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Portola Music Festival returns to Crane Cove Park in Dogpatch for its 2026 edition, with Robyn confirmed as a headliner.

DogpatchMay 28, 2026

SF Porchfest: A Neighborhood Music Crawl Across the City's Front Stoops

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Saturday, SF Porchfest takes over residential streets across the city, with local musicians performing on porches…

Bernal HeightsMay 28, 2026

The Presidio Has a Bar Inside an Old VW — Here's What You Need to Know

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The Presidio's most unusual drinking spot is tucked inside a converted vintage Volkswagen on the grounds — a…

PresidioMay 28, 2026

Five Things Worth Leaving the House For This Week

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A lot is happening between now and Sunday.

May 28, 2026

Carnaval SF Returns to the Mission With Full Parade, Two-Day Festival

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Sunday, May 25, the annual Carnaval SF parade steps off at 9:30am along Harrison Street between 16th and 24th in the…

MissionMay 28, 2026

A Giant Paper Airplane Lands at Marina Green

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The launch party for a large-scale "Paper Airplane" sculpture is happening at Marina Green.

MarinaMay 28, 2026