Events in San Francisco, United States
11th Annual Bay Area Book Festival
Berkeley
Saturday, May 31, 2025
1100
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
275 speakers. 85 panels. Eight free writers' workshops. One terrific weekend in the heart of Berkeley's Downtown Arts District. The 11th annual Bay Area Book Festival is just around the corner, and momentum is building. Whether you're dreaming up your next story, exp ..
Pride Renaissance: Celebrating Community Resilience
San Francisco
Friday, May 30, 2025
1730
- 0000
80.00 USD
Luxury - Fine Living - Private Club Events
Throughout history, art has served as a powerful declaration of resistance, a rallying cry for freedom, and a vision of what is possible in the face of overwhelming odds. As we gather for the Pride Renaissance Gala, we turn to one of the most enduring symbols of defi ..
After Dark: Tapestry
San Francisco
Thursday, May 29, 2025
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Dive into the rich history of fiber arts, and explore queer and trans AAPI perspectives both locally and globally. Enjoy a deluxe drag show featuring performers from the Bay Area’s most beloved API drag houses, immerse yourself in works from local artists, and more.
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Performance Tribute to Jazz Legend Mark Izu
San Francisco
Saturday, May 24, 2025
1400
- 1600
Free
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Musicians, spoken word artists, and dancers from across the US and abroad will gather for a tribute performance celebrating the life and legacy of jazz innovator Mark Izu, a founding father of Asian American Jazz. This multidisciplinary event presents a powerful afte ..
After Dark: Make, Test, Repeat
San Francisco
Thursday, May 22, 2025
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
Trips - Travel - Excursions
Chat with our exhibit engineers and developers and learn how they iterate—make something, test it out, and repeat the process—to come up with fascinating new exhibits, and how this process applies to innovation in general. Take a tour through our exhibit development ..
Chabot Space and Science Center Annual Tinkerfest
Oakland
Saturday, May 17, 2025
1000
- 1700
30.00 USD
General Science and Engineering - Robotics - Machines
Celebrate the curious, creative and inventive spirit in all of us!
Tinkerfest brings together makers, artists, and tinkerers to showcase their work while inviting attendees of all ages to join in DIY fun. During this two-day event, the entire Center will be filled ..
Friends of Indonesia 4th Annual Bazaar
San Francisco
Saturday, May 17, 2025
1000
- 1500
20.00 USD
Eating Out - Food Events - Cooking Classes
Join us to celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a day filled with Indonesian culture, food, and crafts at one of San Francisco's historic and stunning buildings in North Beach, The Melody of San Francisco. Shop for unique items ..
So? Sue Me!
San Francisco
Friday, May 16, 2025
2000
- 2200
25.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
If you thought making fun of crooked lawyers, judges, and litigants is a thing of our times, think again.
It started at least 25 centuries ago, in 422 BCE, when Aristophanes wrote The Wasps. Satire of the judicial and political system was alive and well when Ra ..
OAKLAND GREEK FESTIVAL
Oakland
Friday, May 16, 2025
1600
- 2100
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Immerse yourself in a three-day celebration of Greek culture, featuring authentic cuisine, lively music, traditional dancing, cooking demonstrations, and more.
Dates: May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025
Friday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: ..
After Dark: Ride On
San Francisco
Thursday, May 15, 2025
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
Cycling - Bike Riding - Mountain Biking
Pedal over to After Dark and celebrate Bike to Wherever Day with the Exploratorium and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, which has been making our streets safer and more bike-friendly for over 50 years.
Park your two-wheeler securely and for free with a valet, ..
California Pops Orchestra Big Band SWING!
San Mateo
Sunday, May 11, 2025
1500
- 1700
20.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Performing all Big Band music from Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and singers Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Michael Bublé played by the combined forces of the full California Pops Orchestra with special guests, the Black-Tie Jazz Big B ..
Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose (USA) Unbound (shared bill with InSyncKathak)
San Francisco
Sunday, May 11, 2025
1400
- 1600
20.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Unbound
Rasika Kumar's solo Bharatanatyam production takes you on an intimate journey, revealing how we, as women navigating our lives, endure a thousand subtle cuts that diminish us, forcing us to shrink and occupy less space in the world. What if we expanded to li ..
InSyncKathak Dancers USA - Prakriti (2020)
San Francisco
Sunday, May 11, 2025
1400
- 1600
20.00 USD
Social Dancing - Dance Lessons - Dance Performances
Prakriti
Prakriti is an ode to Mother Nature. It is a story about the precarious relationship between a nurturing yet authoritative mother and her intelligent yet most errant children! We humans, irrespective of our geography and politics, must embrace responsible s ..
Mother's Day 2025
San Francisco
Sunday, May 11, 2025
1100
- 1500
29.95 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
All mothers-and especially mamas latinas-are invited to celebrate this special holiday with their families at the Exploratorium. To honor this day, we offer bilingual programming for moms y toda la familia. Enjoy fabulous performances of traditional dances to honor a ..
Red Oak Victory Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast
Richmond
Sunday, May 11, 2025
0900
- 1230
7.18 USD
Eating Out - Food Events - Cooking Classes
We know you've been waiting for it, so here it is!
The 2025 Pancake Breakfasts are here!
What could be better for Mothers Day than to treat Mom to a breakfast cooked in and served from a real World War II ship's galley? Freshly made pancakes, sausage, bacon, an ..
Eryen Korath and Neblinas del Pacífico (Colombia / USA) Mangroves and Marimba (2025, World Premiere)
San Francisco
Saturday, May 10, 2025
2030
- 2200
20.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Mangroves and Marimba
An evening of Afro-Colombian Music with Eryen Korath and Neblinas del Pacifico
Eryen Korath Ortiz Garces (Buenaventura, Colombia) and Neblinas del Pacífico (La Mission, San Francisco) present a sound fabric of marimba de chonta music from the ..
Head Over Feet – Live at Music City SF | Tribute
San Francisco
Saturday, May 10, 2025
1900
- 2300
18.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Head Over Feet
Head Over Feet is the quintessential Alanis Morissette tribute band, hailing from the vibrant music scene of Olympia, WA. With a passion for capturing the raw emotion and empowering lyrics of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the 90s, Hea ..
Anneli Kanninen Estonia/Finland - HOMEing (2025)
San Francisco
Saturday, May 10, 2025
1430
- 1600
20.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
HOMEing
HOMEing is a personal exploration of what it means to grow roots in a new place. Arriving in a new country, culture and a language, how does one start building home, while remembering what has been left behind? Through the lenses of different languages and c ..
Art x Nature x Art, Celebrate spring and art while supporting Sanchez Art Center
Pacifica
Saturday, May 10, 2025
1300
- 1700
10.00 USD
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
Sanchez Art Center's annual spring fundraiser is a celebration of spring, art and community. Funds benefit the Center's community exhibition program, providing 17 free exhibitions to the public.
Art x Nature x Art is Sanchez Art Center's annual spring fundraiser. ..
Theo Eyewear Trunk Show @ Rims and Goggles
Mill Valley
Saturday, May 10, 2025
1100
- 1700
Free
Fashion - Beauty - Cosmetics - Personal Care
Brace yourself-because Theo Eyewear is about to shake up Mill Valley for one day only! Born in Belgium and beloved worldwide, Theo Eyewear is where quirky meets couture.
Known for their unexpected shapes, bold colors, and a fearless approach to design, Theo frames ..
Tinker, Code And Create!
San Francisco
Saturday, May 10, 2025
1000
- 1700
29.95 USD
General Science and Engineering - Robotics - Machines
Meet us in the Tinkering Studio for a hands-on, interactive experience where art, science, and technology collide.
Try out creative coding activities-developed by our Computational Tinkering team-which blend digital tools and physical materials in unexpected and d ..
Suichu-megane Japan - My choice, My body (2021) and Anchor (2023) (U.S. Premieres)
San Francisco
Friday, May 9, 2025
2030
- 2130
20.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
my choice, my body and Anchor
Suichu-Megane, led by Ayane Nakagawa, is celebrated for its powerful theatrical dance vocabulary and its unflinching exploration of 'freedom' above and beyond contemporary Japanese society." my choice, my body is a work that incorporate ..
Johnny and June Forever – Live at Music City SF
San Francisco
Friday, May 9, 2025
1900
- 2300
29.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash Tribute
From his #1 hit “I Walk the Line” in 1956 to the iconic “Folsom Prison Blues,” many have known and loved Johnny Cash over the years. Over 90 million records sold! No love, though, seems as great as the love that singer/song ..
Art x Nature x Art, a spring fundraiser for Sanchez Art Center
Pacifica
Friday, May 9, 2025
1830
- 2030
25.00 USD
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
Art x Nature x Art is Sanchez Art Center's annual spring fundraiser. A joyful celeebration of art and spring pairing artwork in the Left Coast Annual Juried Exhibition with a natural | floral creations inspired by a select group of artworks in the exhibition.
Loca ..
Mysa's Mother's Day Weekend Escape
San Francisco
Friday, May 9, 2025
1000
- 1900
Free
Trips - Travel - Excursions
Mysa Day Spa Presents: Mother’s Day Weekend Escape | May 9–11, 2025
Make this Mother's Day unforgettable with a weekend of luxury, relaxation, and radiant self-care at Mysa Day Spa. Whether you're celebrating your mom, treating a loved one, or indulging in well-de ..
Duane Forrest with Tide and Foam Canada / USA - Tree of Dreams (work-in-progress)
San Francisco
Thursday, May 8, 2025
1930
- 2030
20.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Tree of Dreams
Tree of Dreams is an immersive exploration of fear, resilience, and self-discovery, where music, storytelling, live camera work, and object storytelling converge in a breathtaking theatrical experience. The show takes audiences on a journey through th ..
Agathe and Adrien Canada - N.Ormes (2023, West Coast Premiere)
San Francisco
Thursday, May 8, 2025
2030
- 2130
20.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
N.Ormes
N.Ormes is a circus show where the duo Agathe and Adrien push the limits and expectations of their own bodies and gender norms. Provocative, dysfunctional and tender, the piece brings the viewer to question their own assumptions.
Agathe and Adrien
The du ..
Fairly Lucid Productions Australia/UK - MEMBER (2019, U.S. Premiere)
San Francisco
Thursday, May 8, 2025
1900
- 2030
20.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
MEMBER
A gripping tale of brutality and brokenness, exploring the devastating impact of Sydney's gay hate crimes (1970s–1990s). Written and performed by Ben Noble, the play follows Corey, a father grappling with his own homophobia as he is drawn into a gang targetin ..
After Dark: Kinematic/Kinesthetic
San Francisco
Thursday, May 8, 2025
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Dive into the science of the pesky concept of time at After Dark. Enjoy artworks that capture both the explosive and eroding qualities of time, play with our mesmerizing pendulums, and find out whether it’s wine o’clock in outer space. Don’t miss a standing room-only ..
Swan Lake: The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine in San Francisco, CA!
San Francisco
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
1930
- 2130
55.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents Swan Lake. Experience the most famous love story of all time!
Swan Lake, on its North American Tour in 2024-25. With new stage production, the classical score by Tchaikovsky comes to life. The State Ballet Theater of Uk ..
Cinco de Mayo Salsa Dancing Lessons and Salsa Bachata Dance Party at. SalsaCrazy Mondays
San Francisco
Monday, May 5, 2025
1830
- 2300
15.00 USD
Social Dancing - Dance Lessons - Dance Performances
Join us for SalsaCrazy Mondays - where you can learn to Salsa dance AND dance salsa and bachata at a great night club! Tickets, https://salsamondays.eventbrite.com
Join us to Learn to Salsa Dance, plus a night of Salsa and Bachata Dancing. No partner or experience ..
Salsa Dance Classes 4 Week Progressive Series and Salsa and Bachata Dancing - SalsaCrazy Mondays
San Francisco
Monday, May 5, 2025
1830
- 2300
15.00 USD
Social Dancing - Dance Lessons - Dance Performances
Learn how to Salsa Dance, it will change your whole life. Step by Step 4 Week Beginning Salsa Dance Class series (with Dancing after classes included).
Beginners 4 Week Series at 7p, Intermediate 4 Week Series at 7:45p, Dancing at 8:30p, Woohoo!
THIS One Ticket ..
Tantra Speed Date® - San Francisco! Meet Singles Speed Dating
Oakland
Monday, May 5, 2025
1900
- 2200
45.00 USD
Singles Events - Dating Events - Romance
Try the matchmaking event that's been dubbed "Yoga for your Love Life" by singles
In this new world of online dating, shallow conversations and superficial standards have become the norm...
Robbing us of the magic that comes with connecting on a deeply meaningf ..
Francis Wong USA - Wong Wei's Gamble (work-in-progress)
San Francisco
Sunday, May 4, 2025
1500
- 1610
20.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Wong Wei's Legacy
Wong Wei's Legacy is a new interdisciplinary work integrating music, text, and movement, by composer, saxophonist, and artistic director Francis Wong exploring three generations of the Wong family through war and flight as refugees in the latter ha ..
Conspiracy of Venus (USA) (2025, World Premiere)
San Francisco
Sunday, May 4, 2025
1400
- 1500
20.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Conspiracy of Venus
Treble-voice ensemble Conspiracy of Venus will present music by PJ Harvey, David Bowie, Chris Cornell, Leonard Cohen, George Harrison, and more, in arrangements for a cappella voices by director, Joyce Todd McBride. The concert will also feature ..
Robert Lopez Ensemble featuring Jorge Alabe (USA) Ogum Onire (2025, World Premiere)
San Francisco
Saturday, May 3, 2025
2030
- 2130
20.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Ogum Onire
Ogum Onire is a suite of ancestral music originating from the Candomble religion. These practices, enduring the Transatlantic slave trade and centuries of religious intolerance are a staple of Brazilian culture. This work adds chamber music instrumentatio ..
Tablao Flamenco - Melissa Cruz Flamenco (USA)
San Francisco
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1900
- 2000
20.00 USD
Social Dancing - Dance Lessons - Dance Performances
Tablao Flamenco
The vibrance and allure of flamenco come alive in this tribute to the "tablao," an improvised collaboration allowing for the expression of the full spectrum of human emotion. A guitar's rapid picado and thundering rasgueado meets articulating arms an ..
The Last Supper Party - Poetry and Music with Fernando Marti, Duane Forrest and Susan Dambroff
San Francisco
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1800
- 2100
Free
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Susan Dambroff
Susan is a poet, performer, teacher, and avid doodler. She has published two poetry chapbooks, "Conversations with Trees" and "A Chair Keeps the Floor Down" with Finishing Line Press. She was a finalist for the Gabriel Rico Prize for nonfiction with R ..
Loopy Church - Valerie Troutt Trio
San Francisco
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1830
- 1915
20.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Loopy Church
Valerie Troutt presents "Loopy Church," a captivating performance that blends soulful melodies with innovative looping techniques. Utilizing a loop pedal, live percussion, guitar, and backing vocals, Valerie creates a rich, layered sound that resonates ..
Jazzfrancisco
San Francisco
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1800
- 1900
20.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Guitarist Jackson Moran and clarinetist Nathaniel Vincent perform a set comprised of jazz standards interpreted in the style of Django Reinhardt. They will also be performing some original pieces drawing inspiration from Reinhardt's approach to playing.
Website: h ..
Motion (USA) Circle Singing
San Francisco
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1630
- 1800
20.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Circlesinging Event
MOTION is an acapella group who uses improvisation and sound to build community and promote healing. Brought together by Bobby McFerrin, they have developed the ability to spontaneously create music and soundscapes to bring people together throug ..
The Official Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawl
San Francisco
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1600
- 2200
25.00 USD
Evenings at Bars - Nightclub Events
San Francisco is no stranger to lively street festivals and spirited celebrations, but few events capture the energy of the city quite like The Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl, returning on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 4PM to 10PM. Produced by CrawlSF, one of the Bay Area's l ..
Festicrawl
San Francisco
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1600
- 2200
12.00 USD
Evenings at Bars - Nightclub Events
San Francisco knows how to party. From the sun-soaked hills of Outside Lands to the fog-drenched dance floors of underground clubs, this city is no stranger to live music and legendary nights out. But now, the city’s bar-hopping culture and its live music obsession a ..
Dykes Do High Tea
Tiburon
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1530
- 1730
Free
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
You don't need to be a dyke or even queer to enjoy this festive event! All genders, all ages, welcome! You are invited to dress for the queen's court, but we leave it to you to decide if the queen is Elizabeth II or RuPaul. Formal, campy, silly or elegant hats, fasci ..
Romano And Ophir Duo (USA) Classical And Latin American Interpretations
San Francisco
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1500
- 1630
20.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Classical and Latin American Interpretations
Both accomplished musicians, Amelia Romano and Asaf Ophir collaborate to present you with some of their favorite classical works, from the Baroque era to the present day. Their selections are reimagined with harp, clarine ..
Sarada Kala Nilayam (Imagining Pain: The Menster Saga) And Samudra Dance Creations (Fearless Women)
San Francisco
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1430
- 1545
20.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Imagining Pain; The Menster Saga
World Premiere: May 2024 at the Inaugural Women Choreographers of Pacific NW Festival, Portland.
In this piece, a woman's lifelong suffering, beginning in her teens, is depicted as she confronts disbelief and self-doubt amidst undia ..
San Francisco Slavic Festival 2025
California
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1100
- 2200
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Join us for San Francisco's Slavic Festival on May 2-3, 2025 held in a historic venue in Lower Pacific Heights. You'll enjoy Slavic traditions and culture with ongoing performances, food and crafts. Whether you have Slavic roots or simply appreciate the culture, this ..
Helen Wicks / Alive And Well Productions
San Francisco
Friday, May 2, 2025
2000
- 2100
20.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
The Four Seasons of Hamadan
Composed by Kian Ravaei and choreographed by Annie Kahane, The Four Seasons of Hamadan is a duet for live violinist and dancer that interweaves Persian and Jewish music and dance traditions to express intercultural harmony. This project b ..
Joan Crawford Superstar
San Francisco
Friday, May 2, 2025
1930
- 1400
39.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
A fast-paced play about the "best flapper" and "Queen of the Movies" before anyone called her "Mommie Dearest"!
Joan was a woman of contradictions, and this play is about them both! Follow Young Joan forward in time from 1925, and Mature Joan backwards in time fro ..
Moe Staiano (USA) Music for Eight Guitars (The Parting Gift) (2025, World Premiere)
San Francisco
Friday, May 2, 2025
1930
- 2015
20.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Music for Eight Guitars (The Parting Gift)
Moe Staiano (b. 1973) continues to explore works for electric guitar ensembles with his third work-in-progress composition, Music for Eight Guitars (The Parting Gift). This plans to be an exploration of tonal interplay and ..