Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group performs a percussion-driven, multimedia stage show at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, blending music, mime, and immersive visuals for a striking, family-friendly evening.
Bay to Breakers
Bay to Breakers is San Francisco's iconic 12K city footrace from the Embarcadero to Ocean Beach, famous for costumes, community spirit, and a festive outdoor atmosphere.
Terry Riley 90th Birthday Celebration
A tribute to Terry Riley’s 90th birthday featuring Bang on a Can All-Stars and guests performing minimalist-era works and contemporary pieces at Freight & Salvage, celebrating innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking new-music scenes.
Escher String Quartet with Brandon Patrick George
Escher String Quartet with guest Brandon Patrick George performs an evening of chamber music at the Presidio Theatre, showcasing refined classical repertoire in an intimate concert setting.
CHANDON Spritz Garden Party
CHANDON Spritz Garden Party pairs sparkling spritz, sunny garden vibes and seasonal bites at CHANDON, offering a chic outdoor food-forward escape with music, mingle and tasting moments.
San Francisco Giants at Athletics
Major League Baseball matchup between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park — a family-friendly live baseball game experience.
Prince Daddy and the Hyena
Prince Daddy and the Hyena play a high-energy punk/indie show at Cornerstone Berkeley on May 17, 2026 — a must-see live gig for fans of emo and underground rock.
Foster5K & Kids Dash
Kick off charity weekend with Foster5K & Kids Dash in San Jose. This family-friendly outdoor race offers a fast 5K route and a fun Kids Dash, with proceeds supporting foster care programs. A community-supported event perfect for runners and families alike.
Poison The Well
Poison The Well headline a heavy metal/metalcore show at The Regency Ballroom on May 17, 2026 with support from Converge, The Armed and The Barbarians of California; accessible seating is available and tickets are sold via AXS.
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.
Your Neighbors – Live In Real Life
Indie band 'Your Neighbors' perform live at Cafe Du Nord for an intimate San Francisco night of original songs and bar‑room energy.
Caitlynne Curtis
Singer-songwriter Caitlynne Curtis performs an intimate acoustic set at Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco on May 17, 2026.
Xiao Long Bao Workshop
Join Henry for a hands-on Xiao Long Bao workshop at 18 Reasons. Learn to make dough from scratch, roll wrappers, and shape two flavorful soup dumplings, with demonstrations and guided practice in a friendly kitchen setting.
Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK (Subtitled)
Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK (Subtitled) unleashes its final episodes in 4K at Alamo Drafthouse SF, delivering colossal battles and brutal emotion to a Bay Area anime crowd.
Sam Shackleton — Scottish Cowboy Ballads Tour
Sam Shackleton brings the Scottish Cowboy Ballads Tour to Brick & Mortar Music Hall on May 17, 2026 for an adventurous, experimental electronic live set blending club energy with textural soundscapes.
PARIS ESCOVEDO
Paris Escovedo brings a heartfelt tribute to Coke Escovedo at Yoshi's Oakland, celebrating five decades of influence. Expect Latin-tinged jazz fusion from Coke's Azteca years and Santana-inspired grooves, with guest artists who performed with Coke.
The Besnard Lakes
The Besnard Lakes flood Neck of the Woods with shoegaze dream-pop, glimmering guitars and airy harmonies washing over the SF Bay Area venue as lights shimmer through a hazy, ecstatic crowd.
Film and Video Makers at Cal: Works from the Eisner Competition
Screening event at BAMPFA presenting student works from the Eisner Competition, curated by Film and Video Makers at Cal. The program showcases a range of film and video projects from UC Berkeley students, spanning documentary, narrative, and experimental forms in a museum setting.
Paris, Texas
Watch Wim Wenders's 1984 road drama Paris, Texas at BAMPFA. This screening at the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive treats audiences to a haunting, contemplative film with stark desert photography and a spare, memorable score as it follows a man's search across the American Southwest.
All Day Vinyl Party w/ Marques Wyatt & Patricio
All Day Vinyl Party goes live on Facebook from LA, spinning Marques Wyatt and Patricio's vinyl-first house set for an all-day groove marathon online.
SFMOMA’s Hat Party for Matisse Exhibit Opening
Kick off the Matisse: Femme au chapeau exhibition with a festive hat-themed party at SFMOMA. Wear your favorite hat, mingle with fellow art lovers, and enjoy a stylish evening as the exhibit opens (running May 16–Sept 13, 2026) at the San Francisco museum.
Lucy Dacus
Lucy Dacus brings two intimate, powerful nights to The Castro in the SF Bay Area, with Luna Li joining for shimmering indie-rock moments that glow beneath the venue's brick-arch charm.
Booksmith presents: Kimberlé W. Crenshaw / Backtalker: An American Memoir
Kimberlé W. Crenshaw discusses Backtalker: An American Memoir at The Booksmith in San Francisco. Presented by Booksmith, the talk offers a thoughtful literary exploration of memory, identity, and social justice, followed by a Q&A with the author.
Freight Singers Community Chorus with Special Guest Tony Lindsay
Experience Freight Singers Community Chorus at Freight & Salvage with Special Guest Tony Lindsay, delivering rich vocal harmonies in an intimate listening room setting, celebrating community spirit and live folk-inflected choral energy in Berkeley.
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