San Francisco Symphony: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King In Concert
Experience The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King screened while the San Francisco Symphony performs Howard Shore’s score live at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco.
Pat Metheny
Legendary jazz guitarist Pat Metheny performs live at The Masonic in San Francisco — an evening of virtuosic instrumental jazz and fusion for fans and newcomers alike.
Charlie Puth, Daniel Seavey & Ally Salort
Charlie Puth with Daniel Seavey & Ally Salort perform a pop concert at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on May 2, 2026 — tickets available from verified sellers.
Gabriel Iglesias
Gabriel Iglesias (Fluffy) performs a live stand-up comedy show at Oakland Arena on May 2, 2026 — family-friendly touring set with tickets available from verified providers.
Molly Tuttle & Ketch Secor
Molly Tuttle and Ketch Secor perform an intimate evening of acoustic folk, bluegrass and Americana at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley.
Michelle Buteau
Michelle Buteau performs her stand-up comedy live at Fox Theater - Oakland on May 2, 2026; tickets available from verified sellers for an evening of witty storytelling and observational humor.
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain brings a playful, genre-spanning ukulele concert with witty showmanship to Herbst Theatre in San Francisco on 2026-05-02.
Connie Han
Connie Han performs live at SFJazz Center's Joe Henderson Lab in San Francisco — a ticketed jazz piano concert showcasing her modern jazz repertoire.
Sherri Shepherd
Sherri Shepherd performs a live stand-up comedy show at the Calvin Simmons Theatre (Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts) in Oakland — a ticketed evening of comedy.
Poolside
Poolside performs a laid-back nu-disco/electronic live set at the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco for a late-night concert experience.
Claire Rosinkranz
Claire Rosinkranz performs live at The Independent in San Francisco — tickets are listed via verified providers for this singer-songwriter concert.
Animating Identity: Pixar, Mythology, and the Mahabharata with Sanjay Patel
A thought-provoking lecture at the Walt Disney Family Museum where filmmaker-illustrator Sanjay Patel explores how Pixar imaginaries intersect with Indian epic myth, tracing the making of the Mahabharata and identity in animation.
Dillon Francis B2B Flosstradamus
Dillon Francis B2B Flosstradamus blasts a peak-time electronic set, a clash of bass-heavy drops and neon energy, a high-voltage collaboration that lights the room from the first beat.
Windborne
Windborne performs a live folk/acoustic set at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, offering an intimate evening of roots-oriented music and storytelling.
Artbat
Artbat, the acclaimed electronic duo, headlines an outdoor show at the Ruins on May 2, 2026. The 3:00 PM set fuses melodic techno and house for a daylight-nightlife vibe in a dramatic venue; tickets are $55.
Meshell Ndegeocello at SFJAZZ Miner Auditorium
Experience Meshell Ndegeocello in concert at SFJAZZ Center's Miner Auditorium in San Francisco. The Grammy-winning artist delivers an intimate, genre-blending jazz-soul performance in a renowned, acoustically rich setting.

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.
Lewis Capaldi
In Madison Square Garden's velvet-lit arena, Lewis Capaldi headlines with soulful torch songs, supported by Joy Crookes, delivering intimate heartbreak and stadium-wide sing-alongs to NYC's sea of lights.
Blackfest 2026
Blackfest 2026 at Frost Amphitheater is Stanford's free Hip-Hop/R&B festival celebrating Black culture, community and art, bringing together students and the Bay Area for performances and cultural programming.

Nike Missile Site Open House
Monthly open house at the SF-88 Nike Missile Site (Golden Gate NRA) with rangers and veterans sharing Cold War history and guided tours at 12:15, 1:15 and 2:15 PM.
Francis Ellis
Stand-up comedy night with Francis Ellis at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco — an evening of live jokes and club atmosphere with tickets available from verified sellers.
Bert Kreischer
At Oakland's Paramount Theatre, Bert Kreischer spins outrageous stories into a roar of laughter, the ornate room soaking up his energy as fans queue for a night of unapologetic comedy.
Peach Pit @ Quarry Amphitheater
Indie-pop band Peach Pit headlines Quarry Amphitheater in Santa Cruz for an upbeat evening of breezy guitars and catchy hooks. The outdoor venue promises an energetic show under the stars, blending sunny melodies with a sing-along-friendly atmosphere.

Cydeways
Cydeways performs live at Cornerstone Berkeley on May 1, 2026 — an indie/electronic-leaning concert perfect for Berkeley locals and students looking for a casual, artsy night out.
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