The 29th San Francisco Silent Film Festival
The Castro hosts the 29th San Francisco Silent Film Festival, showcasing silent cinema with curated screenings and live musical accompaniment, delivering a communal dive into film history in the heart of the Bay Area.
Free First Wednesday - May
Free First Wednesday at Bay Area Discovery Museum (May 6, 9 AM–4 PM): free admission for Bay Area families with hands-on exhibits and activities (suggested $20 donation).
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
Can AI Be Trusted With Your Health?
A thoughtful briefing at the Commonwealth Club on whether artificial intelligence can be trusted with health care. The talk explores data privacy, safety, bias, and regulatory implications in AI-driven medical decisions, with expert insights and real-world examples.
KETTAMA
KETTAMA brings an electronic DJ set to The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on May 6, 2026, presented by Goldenvoice — expect a high-energy club night with tickets on sale and venue-accessibility support if needed.
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Screening of Werner Herzog’s Aguirre, the Wrath of God at BAMPFA. A harrowing jungle epic following an expedition down the Amazon, featuring Klaus Kinski; a centerpiece in the museum's art-film program.
Le Vent du Nord & Foghorn Stringband
Two acclaimed roots acts, Le Vent du Nord and Foghorn Stringband, bring high-energy folk and bluegrass to Freight & Salvage. Expect intricate vocal harmonies, blazing fiddle, and spirited ensemble playing in a warm, intimate venue.
PATRICK LANDEZA & SONS
Patrick Landeza returns to Yoshi’s Oakland for an intimate evening of Hawaiian music, featuring Justin Firmeza on Hawaiian steel guitar and bassist Danny Landeza. A celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Month, the show blends song, storytelling, and family harmony on stage.
Athletics at Philadelphia Phillies
Major League Baseball game: Oakland Athletics visit the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 5, 2026 — a casual, family-friendly night at the ballpark.
Powfu Presents: Lofi Library Tour
Powfu's Lofi Library Tour hits The Independent in the SF Bay Area, fusing hazy beats, crackling vinyl textures, and intimate rhymes with Jomie’s soft melodies, turning the club into a cozy late-night study session you will not want to end.
Yebba - Jean Tour
Yebba brings the Jean Tour to The Fillmore, pouring soulful, gospel-tinged vocals and lush R&B into the legendary venue’s candlelit rooms, a soaring, personal performance under SF’s night sky.
Lucía
Lucía — a theatrical production at the Presidio Theatre on 2026-05-07; tickets available online for this evening stage performance.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
Anselm
Anselm is screened at SFMOMA on May 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Set in the museum’s striking modern galleries, the film offers a thoughtful, evocative cinematic experience for cinephiles and art lovers alike. A refined evening of art and cinema in downtown San Francisco.
Shalamar Live: Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel & Carolyn Griffey
The legendary R&B group Shalamar featuring Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel, and Carolyn Griffey reunites for a 'Second Time Around' night at Yoshi's Oakland. Expect timeless funk-soul grooves and polished vocals in an intimate, club-style setting.
KETTAMA
KETTAMA brings an electronic DJ set to The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on May 6, 2026, presented by Goldenvoice — expect a high-energy club night with tickets on sale and venue-accessibility support if needed.
Memoria
Memoria, a cerebral, immersive feature by Apichatpong Weerasethakul starring Tilda Swinton, screens at BAMPFA in Berkeley. The film blends memory with surreal sound design in a sparing, dialogue-light narrative, inviting attentive viewing. A landmark art-house screening sure to spark discussion.
Jim Messina
Jim Messina delivers a live folk-rock/singer-songwriter set at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering intimate guitar-driven Americana with storytelling, harmonies, and classic tunes in a historic listening-room atmosphere.
Louiza / Waterstrider
Live indie music night at Rickshaw Stop featuring Louiza and Waterstrider, with Maggie Gently as supporting talent. An intimate San Francisco venue showcasing fresh indie acts in a casual, club-like atmosphere.
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night at Neck of the Woods in the SF Bay Area invites fearless locals and curious crowds to an electric night of raw jokes, quirky acts, and surprise stars taking the mic.
Shiba San
Shiba San headlines 1015 Folsom for a high-energy electronic night in San Francisco. Expect punchy tech-house grooves, pounding bass, and a packed, moody club floor inside the venue’s sleek, industrial space.
Best of San Francisco Stand-up Comedy
Best of San Francisco Stand-up Comedy brings top Bay Area comedians to Neck of the Woods for a night of sharp, fearless jokes in an intimate club setting.
Torio Van Grol
Torio Van Grol headlines a stand-up comedy show at Punch Line Comedy Club in San Francisco on May 6, 2026 — an evening of live English-language humor and club atmosphere.
Storm Large: Love Storm
Storm Large brings an intimate, theatrical evening of original songs and dynamic vocals in "Love Storm" at the Presidio Theatre.
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