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Boots Riley Wants You in the Theater by May 22 and Organizing by May 23

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At whatever multiplex you choose to settle into on May 22, the new Boots Riley joint arrives with the particular…

CultureMay 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…

EventsMay 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…

EventsMay 23, 2026

Ray and Arráez Are on the Clock — and the Giants' Front Office Knows It

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The Giants are 2025's most interesting deadline story and it's not even summer yet.

SportsMay 23, 2026

SF Symphony's 'Redemption' Program: What's Actually on the Stage This Week

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Check Davies Symphony Hall's calendar before you go — the SF Symphony has a rotating program this week with at least…

CultureHayes ValleyMay 23, 2026

Charles Long Walked Across a Stage at Berkeley. The Walk There Took 43 Years.

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At UC Berkeley's commencement this spring, the name Charles Long was read aloud with a distinction the university…

CultureMay 23, 2026

On Excelsior Avenue, Jeff Murray Has Been Paying Attention

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On Geneva Avenue, on Ocean, on the residential blocks that slope away from both, Jeff Murray has been pointing a camera…

CultureExcelsiorMay 23, 2026

The Box on the Stoop That the Castro Decided to Keep

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On the 400 block of Castro Street, there is a small wooden box at the base of a stoop that has no business being as…

CultureCastroMay 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…

EventsInner SunsetMay 23, 2026

Where to Watch the Summer House Reunion in SF: No Good Answer Right Now

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Here's the honest situation: there's no confirmed bar in SF currently advertising a Summer House reunion watch party.

CultureCastroMay 23, 2026

Bun Mee Holds Its Own at SFO

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Bun Mee, the Vietnamese-inspired sandwich shop that built its name on bánh mì and bold flavors in San Francisco proper…

FoodMay 23, 2026

Ocean Beach Has Waves Right Now — Here's What You're Getting Into

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Most mornings before 10am, Ocean Beach between Sloat and Balboa runs rideable surf — northwest swells, offshore winds…

SportsOuter SunsetMay 23, 2026

608 Commercial Has a Museum in It, and Almost Nobody Knows

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On the 600 block of Commercial Street, tucked between the Financial District's lunch-hour foot traffic and the edge of…

CultureFinancial DistrictMay 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…

EventsMay 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…

EventsGolden 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…

EventsUnion 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…

EventsMission 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…

EventsMay 23, 2026

Both Fine Arts Museums Are Free Every Saturday If You Live in the Bay

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Every Saturday, the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park are free for Bay Area…

CultureGolden Gate ParkMay 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…

EventsCitywideMay 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.

EventsOuter 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…

EventsCivic CenterMay 22, 2026

Caltrans Highway 1 Work Snarls Holiday Traffic, Leaving Drivers Stuck for Miles

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A Caltrans construction project on Highway 1 produced severe traffic backups heading into the holiday weekend, with…

TransitMay 22, 2026

Lowell High Baseball Coaches Placed on Leave After Racial Misconduct Allegations Against Players

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Two Lowell High School baseball coaches have been placed on administrative leave following allegations that players…

GeneralInner SunsetMay 22, 2026