$5 Reservation Fee Coming to Some SF Pickleball & Tennis Courts
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, San Francisco
$5 Reservation Fee Coming to Some SF Pickleball & Tennis Courts
The new $5 fee to reserve a court will be implemented at 28 locations across SF
Giants Fans Get New Ballpark Ferry to Oracle Park From Peninsula
Brand New, Transportation
Giants Fans Get New Ballpark Ferry to Oracle Park From Peninsula
The new ballpark ferry service launches July 14 from Redwood City
Highway 1 Near Big Sur Reopens After 2 Month Closure
Reopening, Road Trip, Transportation, Travel
Highway 1 Near Big Sur Reopens After 2 Month Closure
Gorgeous portion of Highway 1 reopens May 17th - a week ahead of schedule - after severe storm damage
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's Iconic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster Turns 100
Celebrations, Local Icons
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's Iconic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster Turns 100
The Giant Dipper celebrates 100 years old on May 18 with oceanfront fireworks
SF's New Trader Joe's Finally Opens in Hayes Valley on Friday
Brand New, Groceries / Supermarkets, San Francisco
SF's New Trader Joe's Finally Opens in Hayes Valley on Friday
The long-awaited TJ's opens on Friday, May 17 with a ribbon cutting at 8:55 am

Saturday, May 18, 2024

9:00 am   Terra Nova Car Show (Pacifica)   FREE
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
10:00 am   SkyJam Family Festival (Richmond)   FREE*
*Free and all activities included. Suggested donation of $10 per child
10:00 am   The Himalayan Fair 2024 in Berkeley (May 18-19)   FREE*
*Donations encouraged at the door
10:00 am   Growing Zinnias (Richmond)   FREE*
*FREE
10:00 am   Pleasant Hill Art, Wine & Music Festival 2024 (May 18-19)   FREE*
*Free for the whole family! Drinks and Food for purchase!
10:00 am   SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2024 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)   FREE*
*Free Admission

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Saturday, May 18

SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2024 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Community Mercantile
SF's "Secondhand Saturday" 2024 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)

Come search for vintage treasures every third Saturday, April through November, 10am to 4pm, at Second Hand Saturday, an open-air vintage market located in the Outer Sunset at 37th Ave between Ortega and Pacheco. Browse over 50 vintage goods and clothing vendors, artists and makers ...Monthly

“CAAMFest: Directions in Sound” Free Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Concert (SF)
Saturday, May 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
"CAAMFest: Directions in Sound" Free Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Concert (SF)
CAAMFest returns to the SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Heritage District for a renewed collaboration with Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. CAAMFest: Directions in Sound Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St. & 3rd St., SF FREE Featuring a dynamic music program showcasing emerging ...
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, May 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)

🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday

“Ralph Chessé: A San Francisco Century” Epic Puppet Celebration (SF Main Library)
Saturday, May 18 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
"Ralph Chessé: A San Francisco Century" Epic Puppet Celebration (SF Main Library)
Immerse yourself in the world of Ralph Chessé, a prolific artist who made a lasting impact on the Bay Area arts and theater scene, at the opening reception for the world premiere of Ralph Chessé: A San Francisco Century including never-before-seen artworks and puppets from ...
AAPI Month: Free Outdoor Polynesian Dance at Salesforce Park (SF)
Saturday, May 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and open to the public
| Salesforce Park - Main Plaza
AAPI Month: Free Outdoor Polynesian Dance at Salesforce Park (SF)
Hālau Hula O Keli’ikoanuiokeao/RAHITI brings you music and dancing from the Islands of Hawai’i, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti with the goal to educate, instill, and appreciate the love for Polynesian culture. Polynesian Dance at Salesforce Park Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 2-3:30p Salesforce Park (Main Plaza), ...
$25 Tix: “Unscripted” Lauren Graham Live at the Curran Theater (SF)
Saturday, May 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*Get up to 30% Off Tickets (Usually $36 all in) w/ secret code FUNCHEAP
| Curran
$25 Tix: “Unscripted” Lauren Graham Live at the Curran Theater (SF)
THIS Saturday, score 30% off tix to see the iconic Lauren Graham live at SF’s Curran Theater! Spend an afternoon with actress and New York Times bestselling author Lauren Graham to celebrate the paperback launch of her latest book Have I Told You This Already? Lauren Graham ...
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, May 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Comedy Showcase (SF)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs. Don’t miss our Special LATE 9PM SHOW on Saturday, October ...Every Saturday

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

“Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (May 2024)
Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20 adv / $25 door
| Eclectic Box
“Drunk Theatre” SF's Wildest Comedy Show (May 2024)

A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with five sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that’ll kick your weekend into overdrive. See what the SF Chronicle, CBS, LA ...

No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
No Scrubs: '90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)

From TLC, to the Fresh Prince, to Kid ‘N Play to Usher We’re taking over San Francisco’s Neck of the Woods, an awesome nightclub on Clement Street that was recently completely remodeled in 2021 with a killer new sound system, new lighting and new dance ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Pleasant Hill Art, Wine & Music Festival 2024 (May 18-19)
Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for the whole family! Drinks and Food for purchase!
| Downtown Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Art, Wine & Music Festival 2024 (May 18-19)

 A memorable weekend filled with fantastic art, exquisite wines, and soulful music, right in the heart of Pleasant Hill. This beloved tradition, spanning almost 20 years, is back and better than ever! Join us for two days of live music and performances, craft beers from ...

45th Annual Boogie Campbell’s Music Festival
Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is free; food, drink and other festival activities have various costs
| Historic Downtown Campbell
45th Annual Boogie Campbell's Music Festival
45th Annual Boogie: Campbell’s Music Festival Saturday, May 18th 10am-6pm Sunday, May 19th 10am-5pm Along East Campbell Avenue in Downtown Campbell Chosen as one of the South Bay’s Best Music Festivals by Silicon Valley Metro Readers multiple years running, Boogie Campbell’s Music Festival is two jam-packed days of live ...
Free Screenprinting Day at SF’s Treat Plaza
Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Treat Plaza
Free Screenprinting Day at SF's Treat Plaza
SCREENPRINT for the Free!!! Our latest project brought to you by @evolvedsf and @intothestreetssf. The point of this project is to get people in our city involved with the creative process. We will prepare the screens, the inks and squeegees. We will bring brand new tshirts, hoodies and ...
History of Mission Waterways at Treat (SF)
Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free open-air exhibit
| Treat Plaza
History of Mission Waterways at Treat (SF)
Join a kid-friendly neighborhood block party in the heart of the Northeast Mission District and learn about the historic waterways and ecosystem that lived beneath the asphalt we see today. ​This limited-time open-air museum display features dozens of historic prints, photographs, maps, and a comprehensive history ...
Free “Int’l Museum Day” at Museum of History Benicia
Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free
| Museum of History Benicia - Arsenal/Downtown
Free "Int'l Museum Day" at Museum of History Benicia
Come out and celebrate Internal Museum Day with MoHB. A day of free family fun at the Museum. The world observes International Museum Day on May 18 each year. Come out to both MoHB locations: 900 East 2nd St. and 2060 Camel Rd in Benicia ...
The Himalayan Fair 2024 in Berkeley (May 18-19)
Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations encouraged at the door
| Live Oak Park
The Himalayan Fair 2024 in Berkeley (May 18-19)
Join us this May for a beautiful weekend at our beloved annual community festival. The Himalayan Fair features delicious food, amazing vendors and artisans with unique handcrafted items, and music and dance performances by local Bay Area artists showcasing the best in world music. This ...
The Rock and Roll Playhouse w/ The Music of Talking Heads (Thrive City)
Saturday, May 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
The Rock and Roll Playhouse w/ The Music of Talking Heads (Thrive City)
The Rock and Roll Playhouse is bringing the music of Talking Heads to Thrive City! Bring your family and dancing shoes for an afternoon filled with great music. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is the largest national kid-friendly live concert series having performed to hundreds of ...
Oakland Greek Festival 2024 (May 17-19)
Saturday, May 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension
Oakland Greek Festival 2024 (May 17-19)

Be Greek for the weekend! Enjoy 3 days of food, music, dance, art and culture. Skip the lines with advance tix purchase & discount offers. Get tickets in advance for swift entry and discounted offers. The Oakland Greek Festival has been a part of Oakland’s ...

3rd Annual Indonesian Bazaar (Fort Mason)
Saturday, May 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $20 | Fort Mason Center
3rd Annual Indonesian Bazaar (Fort Mason)
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Indonesian Bazaar! Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM – 4 PM Location: Fort Mason, Building D, San Francisco, CA, USA Come join us for a day filled with delicious Indonesian food, vibrant cultural performances, and unique handmade crafts. Explore the rich flavors and traditions of ...
Badarikashrama’s 40th Anniversary w/ Free Food (San Leandro)
Saturday, May 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Badarikashrama
Badarikashrama's 40th Anniversary w/ Free Food (San Leandro)
This year’s cultural program on Saturday, May 18th will begin with a Odissi dance performance by Nataraja School of Dance, founded by Smt. Sima Chakraborty. A classical Hindustani concert will be presented by Sri Dattatreya Velankar an accomplished  classical singer, teacher, academician and the founder ...
SF World Naked Bike Rides 2024 (Bay2Breakers Weekender)
Saturday, May 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*A Big Smile Guarantees Your Freedom to Roll With Us!
| Rincon Park
SF World Naked Bike Rides 2024 (Bay2Breakers Weekender)
By popular demand, we have added a #Bay2Breakers ( Sun 19 May ) “warm up” #WNBRsf2024 Ride&AfterParty ( Sat 18 May )* to the 2024 Calendar to engage the hundreds of Nudists & Naturists & thousands of other active fun loving folks in town that ...
Girl Gang Craft Fair (Oakland)
Saturday, May 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Girl Gang Craft Fair (Oakland)
Girl Gang Craft, a fem forward community for makers is back at the Scottish Rite Center from 11-5! Come shop and support 100+ local fem, trans, non-binary + gender expansive creatives, makers, small biz owners, artists + healers this spring! Music by DJ Anastasia! Tattoos by Lianna (withmysister)! Aura photography ...
“Onward to Freedom” Celebration of Black Music & History at Woodstock Park (Alameda)
Saturday, May 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP recommended
| Woodstock Park
"Onward to Freedom" Celebration of Black Music & History at Woodstock Park (Alameda)
Onward to Freedom – A Celebration of Black Music & History At Woodstock Park (355 Cypress Street, Alameda) Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the ...
2024 Ocean Avenue Car Show (SF)
Saturday, May 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Beep's Burgers
2024 Ocean Avenue Car Show (SF)
The 2023 Ocean Avenue Car Show roars back into town on Saturday, May 18th, 2024. Come join the OMI Cultural Participation Project and our sponsors for food, fun, arts & crafts, and a retro vibe. This is the car show that takes you to new heights, the ...
Growing Together Day 2024 at Candlestick Park (SF)
Saturday, May 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
Growing Together Day 2024 at Candlestick Park (SF)
Join us for this free, family-friendly event that celebrates the power of art, community, and nature. Participants will have the opportunity to help renowned San Francisco artist Joe Colmenares paint a mural in the park! The festival will also feature a DJ, the SF Public Library book mobile, and activities hosted by local non-profits such as kite making, fishing, sensory plant walks, invasive ...
Live Chalk Art Festival (City Center Bishop Ranch)
Saturday, May 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | City Center Bishop Ranch
Live Chalk Art Festival (City Center Bishop Ranch)
Immerse yourself in masterpieces as you shop, feast and roam as the Live Chalk Art Festival returns to City Center Bishop Ranch on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. showcasing artwork portraying the rich history and exciting future of ...