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Vol. IIINo. 184
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SF Memorial Day Bar Crawl Returns for 2026

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Memorial Day weekend, the SF Bar Crawl hits the city's bar corridor — exact start time and check-in location to be…

May 24, 2026

Memorial Day Weekend: 50 Free Walking Tours and a Disco Night Worth Your Saturday

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Saturday–Monday, May 23–25, 2026 | Citywide + TBD venue | Free (tours) / ticketed (disco) SF City Guides runs its…

May 23, 2026

Kittens Available Now: Sunnyvale Petco Adoption Event Saturday

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Saturday from 10am to 2pm, Petco at 160 E El Camino Real in Sunnyvale is hosting a walk-in cat adoption event.

May 23, 2026

Oakland's Free Comedy Fest Returns for Memorial Day Weekend — Two Days, No Cover

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Saturday and Sunday, May 24–25, Oakland hosts the Memorial Day Weekend Free Comedy Fest, a two-day outdoor comedy event…

May 23, 2026

The Marin Flea Market That Started as a Pandemic Clothing Sale and Never Stopped

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Sunday mornings in Marin, a flea market that grew out of a pandemic-era clothing swap has turned into a legitimate stop…

May 23, 2026

Cal Academy Nightlife: What the Plus Ticket Actually Gets You

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Thursdays starting at 6pm, the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park runs its adults-only Nightlife series…

Inner SunsetMay 23, 2026

Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival SF: The Series That Moves Between Venues

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The Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series lands in San Francisco for another installment blending Afrobeats…

May 23, 2026

The Whale's Tail Beer Garden Opens for Summer at Golden Gate Park

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Memorial Day weekend, May 23–25, the Whale's Tail Beer and Wine Garden reopens for its summer season inside Golden Gate…

Golden Gate ParkMay 23, 2026

Circus Bella Is Teaching Juggling for Free at Union Square

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Union Square Plaza is hosting free juggling lessons from Circus Bella — check SFFuncheap for the confirmed date and…

Union SquareMay 23, 2026

Carnaval SF Returns to the Mission With Parade, Stages, and a Lime Deal

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Memorial Day weekend, the Mission District hosts Carnaval SF, the largest Latin cultural celebration in Northern…

Mission DistrictMay 23, 2026

Rail Fair at Ardenwood: Three Days of Working Trains and Steam-Era Hardware

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Friday through Sunday, May 23–25, Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont hosts its annual Rail Fair, running 10am–4pm each…

May 23, 2026

50+ Free Walking Tours This Memorial Day Weekend, No Reservation Required

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All three days of Memorial Day weekend — Saturday May 23 through Monday May 25, 2026 — SF City Guides runs 50-plus free…

CitywideMay 23, 2026

Occidental Flea Market Returns for Its 4th-Saturday Run

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The fourth Saturday of each month from May through August, Occidental Flea Market sets up in the Outer Sunset.

Outer SunsetMay 23, 2026

Four SF Comedy Shows Worth Your Weekend, One Is Free All Four Days

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Memorial Day Weekend, May 22–25, SF's free outdoor Comedy Festival runs four days across the city — no ticket, no…

Civic CenterMay 22, 2026

Presidio Hike for the Laid-Off: Fresh Air, No Pitch Decks

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Tuesday at 10:30am, a loose recurring hiking group meets at the Presidio for a trail walk aimed at people between jobs.

PresidioMay 22, 2026

Point Reyes This Memorial Day Weekend: Wind, Elk, and a Trail Worth Finishing

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Any day this Memorial Day weekend, Point Reyes National Seashore opens at sunrise — the Bear Valley Visitor Center is…

May 22, 2026

9/11 Steel Beam From the World Trade Center Is Coming to the Alameda County Fair

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Through the end of the Alameda County Fair's run this summer, a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center will…

May 22, 2026

Las Cafeteras Bring East LA Son Jarocho to the Yerba Buena Lawn

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Saturday at noon, Yerba Buena Gardens hosts Las Cafeteras as part of the 2026 Weekend Sessions series.

SoMaMay 22, 2026

Two Islands, One Boat: The Alcatraz–Angel Island Combo Tour Is Back

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Starting May 23, City Cruises is running its Alcatraz and Angel Island combination tour out of Pier 33 on the…

EmbarcaderoMay 22, 2026

Bay to Breakers 2026: What to Know Before You Show Up in a Hot Dog Suit

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Bay to Breakers runs Sunday, May 17, 2026, with the competitive wave starting at 8:00am and costumed and casual runners…

SoMaMay 22, 2026

Two Free DnB Nights Worth Knowing About: Underground SF and The Midway

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Two free drum and bass events are on the SF calendar, and they're running at opposite ends of the venue spectrum.

SoMaMay 22, 2026

Golden Gate Park Is Getting More Big Concerts — Here's What That Means for Your Weekend

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SF Rec and Parks has approved an expanded slate of large-scale concerts at Golden Gate Park's Polo Field and Speedway…

Golden Gate ParkMay 21, 2026

Fillmore After Dark Kicks Off: Free Blues, Night Market Bites, and Boutique Bingo

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Friday evening on Fillmore Street, the strip's new recurring night market makes its 2026 debut with live blues, food…

FillmoreMay 21, 2026

SF Treasure Hunt Pays Out $10,001 — Just Not in SF

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The $10,001 treasure chest at the center of a months-long San Francisco scavenger hunt has been found — in Marin County.

May 21, 2026