Events in SF Bay Area

Open: Art Lab

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

Art

Open: Art Lab at BAMPFA is a drop-in, hands-on studio program inviting visitors of all ages to experiment with materials and creative processes in the museum setting.

TERRACE MARTIN

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

Music

Grammy-nominated jazz prodigy Terrace Martin headlines a live night at Yoshi's Oakland. The LA-born multi-instrumentalist blends jazz with hip-hop and has collaborated with Kendrick Lamar, Stevie Wonder and Snoop Dogg. A high-energy, intimate jazz showcase.

Campfire Program

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 8:00 AM

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Lecture

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.

Chris Lake @ Pier 48’s Shed A

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

Pier 48

Music

DJ Chris Lake headlines Pier 48’s Shed A in San Francisco for a high-energy electronic dance night, with co-headliners Jackie Hollander and AMPRS&ND. The waterfront venue promises immersive club vibes as fans dance into the night.

San Francisco Symphony: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King In Concert

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 7:30 PM

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall

Music

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

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 8:00 PM

The Masonic

Music

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.

Wolf Pack featuring Justin Martin & Guests

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

Music

A high-energy electronic night headlined by Wolf Pack with Justin Martin, Tommy Echelon, Mayday, and Tecni. Hosted on an Instagram Page, this 9 PM show (May 1, 2026) delivers house/techno vibes to a global online crowd; tickets $35.75.

Charlie Puth, Daniel Seavey & Ally Salort

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 7:30 PM

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Music

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.

TSHA @ Club Six

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Club Six

Music

TSHA brings a late-night electronic set to Club Six in San Francisco. Expect pulsing bass, shimmering synths, and a club-forward energy in an intimate venue, delivering high-energy dance-floor vibes late into the night.

Gabriel Iglesias

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 8:00 PM

Oakland Arena

Comedy

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.

Le Youth

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

The Regency Ballroom

Music

Le Youth performs an electronic dance set at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco presented by Goldenvoice; check venue for accessible seating and note ticket limits and dynamic pricing.

San Francisco Giants at Tampa Bay Rays

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 4:10 PM

Tropicana Field

Sports

MLB regular-season game: San Francisco Giants at Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on May 1, 2026 — live evening baseball action under the dome, great for fans and families.

Molly Tuttle & Ketch Secor

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 8:00 PM

Sweetwater Music Hall

Music

Molly Tuttle and Ketch Secor perform an intimate evening of acoustic folk, bluegrass and Americana at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley.

Poolside

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

Castro Theatre

Music

Poolside at The Castro in the SF Bay Area brings sunny, laid-back indie-electronic vibes, with Thunder Jackson on drums adding a breezy, retro glow to a legendary pink-walled theater.

Emo Philips

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 12:00 PM

Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco

Comedy

Emo Philips performs his eccentric, surreal stand-up at Punch Line Comedy Club in San Francisco on May 1, 2026—expect quirky one-liners and offbeat storytelling.

Michelle Buteau

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 7:00 PM

Fox Theater Oakland

Comedy

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.

Dabin

Fri, 1 May 2026

Frost Amphitheater

Music

Dabin performs his signature blend of acoustic and electronic dance-pop live at Frost Amphitheater on May 2, 2026 — an 18+ show (valid government ID required).

Ford.

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

Rickshaw Stop

Music

Ford. performs live at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco on May 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM. An intimate indie-rock night in a renowned venue with ticket options through verified providers.

Doom Scroller

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 12:00 PM

ETC Prime

Comedy

An interactive comedy performance about doom scrolling, inviting audience volunteers to hand over their phones as the algorithm steers the night.

Gua Bao

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 11:00 AM

18 Reasons

Food

Join a hands-on cooking class at 18 Reasons to craft Gua Bao from scratch—dough, braised pork belly filling, pickled mustard greens, and peanut powder. Learn braising techniques and assemble the classic Taiwanese street-food hamburger.

Slow Flow + Sound Bath with Amelia Aburn & Ashley Frabasilio

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 10:30 AM

Arise Yoga

Wellness

Experience a restorative blend of slow-flow yoga and a healing sound bath led by Amelia Aburn and Ashley Frabasilio at Arise Yoga SF. Movement and harmonious sound weave relaxation and inner balance in a serene studio setting.

Cinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 - San Francisco

Fri, 1 May 2026

San Francisco, California

Sports

Join the Cinco de Mayo Run in San Francisco featuring 1 mile, 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances. This outdoor city race welcomes runners of all paces and ages to celebrate fitness through San Francisco streets. Sign up on RunSignUp and choose your distance.

Poolside, Thunder Jackson

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

Music

Poolside teams up with Thunder Jackson for a sun-drenched indie-electro set that blends shimmering guitars and punchy beats, at a night that feels like a vacation in sound.

Wine & Kentucky Derby Party At Trinitas Cellars, Napa Valley

Fri, 1 May 2026

Trinitas Cellars Tasting Room

Food

Join a Kentucky Derby-themed wine party on May 2, 2026 at Trinitas Cellars Tasting Room in Napa Valley. Enjoy curated wine tastings, Derby decor and festive bites in a relaxed, adult-friendly winery setting—perfect for wine lovers and race-day vibes.

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