Events in SF Bay Area

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cleveland Guardians at Athletics

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 6:40 PM

Sutter Health Park

Sports

Major League Baseball game: Cleveland Guardians at Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park on 2026-05-02 — an outdoor, family-friendly ballpark experience with live MLB action, stadium food and typical game-day entertainment.

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 7:30 PM

Herbst Theatre

Music

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

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 7:00 PM

SFJAZZ Center

Music

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

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 8:00 PM

Calvin Simmons Theatre at Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts

Comedy

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

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 8:00 PM

Castro Theatre

Music

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

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 9:00 PM

The Independent

Music

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

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 6:00 AM

The Walt Disney Family Museum

Lecture

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

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

Music

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

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 8:00 PM

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Windborne performs a live folk/acoustic set at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, offering an intimate evening of roots-oriented music and storytelling.

Artbat

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 8:00 AM

Music

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

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 12:30 PM

SFJAZZ Center

Music

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

Sat, 2 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.

Lewis Capaldi

Sat, 2 May 2026

Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley

Music

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

Sat, 2 May 2026

Frost Amphitheater

Music

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

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 5:00 AM

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Lecture

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.

Bert Kreischer

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 7:00 PM

Paramount Theatre (Oakland)

Comedy

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.

Francis Ellis

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 7:30 PM

Cobb's Comedy Club

Comedy

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.

Peach Pit @ Quarry Amphitheater

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

Frost Amphitheater

Music

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.

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