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Events · May 2026 · 260 stories

The Tourists Who Didn't Come, and What the City Did With the Gap

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At the Embarcadero Ferry Building on a recent Saturday morning, the foot traffic moved at its usual weekend pace —…

EmbarcaderoMay 28, 2026

The Golden Gate Bridge Turns 89: What to Know Before You Go

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Sunday, May 27, the Golden Gate Bridge marks its 89th anniversary — opened in 1937, still the walk.

PresidioMay 28, 2026

Two Free Concert Series Worth Building Your Weekend Around

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Fridays through the summer, Redwood City's Courthouse Square hosts the 20th annual Music on the Square series — free…

May 28, 2026

Three Free Nights Out This Weekend: DJ Decades, Marina Cleanup Drinks, and Chinatown After Dark

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Friday at a North Beach venue, $1 Drink Fridays throws a "Battle of the Decades" DJ party — free admission with an RSVP…

North BeachMay 28, 2026

LGBTQ+ Women's Hiking Group: Free, Bay Area-Wide, Looking for More People

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An ongoing, free hiking group for LGBTQ+ women is active across the Bay Area, meeting at trailheads throughout the…

May 27, 2026

Decentered Arts Is Opening Its SOMA Studio for Free Coworking, No Catch Apparent

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Monday through Thursday, 11am–6pm, Decentered Arts opens its studio at 1175 Folsom St for free drop-in coworking.

SoMaMay 27, 2026

The Reddit Bar Meetup: A Free Drink and No Drama, Every Few Months

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Wednesday evenings, somewhere in SF, a regular r/sanfrancisco poster sets up at their usual bar and buys the first…

May 27, 2026

Clement Street Throws a 10-Block Party for AAPI Heritage Month

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Clement Street shuts down for "The Best of Clement," a 10-block outdoor celebration marking AAPI Heritage Month in the…

Inner RichmondMay 27, 2026

Two Ways to Do Wednesday Night Without Spending Much

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Wednesdays, ongoing: Two separate spots are giving you a reason to leave the house mid-week.

TenderloinMay 27, 2026

Free Chess Night at Bernal Library: Lecture First, Then Play

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The Bernal Heights Branch Library hosts a chess lecture followed by open game play — free, no registration required…

Bernal HeightsMay 27, 2026

Pearl Knotting Workshop Comes With a Happy Hour Built In

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The details are thin on exact timing and location — check SFFuncheap for the confirmed address and start time before…

May 27, 2026

Kesha in Concord Tonight — Tickets Just Freed Up

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Update: tickets have been claimed as of posting.

May 27, 2026

Porchfest, Pride Kickoffs, a Beer Festival in the Presidio, and a New Museum in Chinatown: Your Week in SF

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Multiple days this week, citywide and beyond — SF's event calendar stacks up with Porchfest, Pride Month openers, a…

CitywideMay 27, 2026

No Living Room? Here's How SF Actually Hosts a Party

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When your SF apartment maxes out at twelve people standing, renting a separate space is the move.

SoMaMay 27, 2026

Free Hour at the Japanese Tea Garden, a Harbor Seal at Pier 39, and the GGP Loop That Actually Holds Up

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Free admission at the Japanese Tea Garden runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9–10am — first hour of the day, no…

Golden Gate ParkMay 27, 2026

Baker Beach on Memorial Day: What You're Actually Getting Into

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Monday, Memorial Day, Baker Beach opens at sunrise and stays free all day — no permits, no wristbands, no ticketing.

PresidioMay 27, 2026

Free Pride Comedy Night at Thrive City Has a Cocktail Party Attached

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This one's outdoors and free: Pride Comedy Night at Thrive City pairs a stand-up lineup with a cocktail party…

Mission BayMay 27, 2026

Bay Area Book Festival Returns to Downtown Berkeley for Two Full Days

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Saturday and Sunday, May 30–31, the Bay Area Book Festival takes over Downtown Berkeley with author panels, readings…

May 27, 2026

Free Paper Flower Workshop: Make Something 3D and Take It Home

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Check SFFuncheap for the confirmed date, time, and exact location before you head out — details weren't fully posted at…

San FranciscoMay 27, 2026

Senior Health & Fitness Day Walk: Free Miles for the 60+ Crowd

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Free for adults 60 and older, the 2026 Senior Health & Fitness Day SF Walk requires an RSVP by May 22, 2026.

May 27, 2026

Green Building Conference Comes With a Free Job Fair Attached

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Wednesday May 27th, the career fair portion of the California Green Building Conference runs free from 3:00–5:00 pm…

May 27, 2026

Summerhouse Reunion Watch Party: Find Your People on a Tuesday Night

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Tonight, somewhere in SF, a group of Bravolebrities-adjacent strangers will watch the Summerhouse reunion together and…

May 26, 2026

Oakland Arena Is Getting the Big Pop Tours. Here's What That Means If You're Buying Tickets.

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Ongoing through 2025 touring season, Oakland Arena (7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland) is booking major pop headliners —…

May 26, 2026

Chinatown's Street Fair Returns — Free, Crowded, Worth It

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This weekend, Chinatown hosts its annual cultural festival and street fair, shutting down Grant Avenue to cars and…

ChinatownMay 26, 2026