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Saturday, May 4, 2024

8:00 am   2024 El Cerrito Hillside Festival + Insect Hike & Nature Scavenger Hunt (May 4-5)   FREE
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
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.
All Day   Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 – May 5)   FREE
10:00 am   2024 de Young Museum’s “de Youngsters Day Out” Free Festival (SF)   FREE
11:00 am   “May the 4th Beer With You” Star Wars Fest (Richmond)   FREE
11:00 am   May The 4th Star Wars Scavenger Hunt & Jedi Training (Danville)   FREE*
*Free scavenger hunt and costume contest. Jedi training at 4p is $6
11:00 am   2024 Marin Open Studios w/ 260+ Artists (May 4-12)   FREE*
*This event is free and open to the public

Pick Date

Saturday, May 4

Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 – May 5)
Saturday, May 4 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Various Locations
Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 - May 5)

From April 26 to May 5th, enjoy 10 days of free dance events (classes, workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and more), happening all over the Bay Area. Watch inspiring artists, practice your favorite style, or discover a new groove. Visit the Bay Area Dance Week Hub ...

Tiki + Smoke-O De Mayo Weekend w/ Indoor Fireplace at Pacifica Seahorse (May 4-5)
Saturday, May 4 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free taste of food. No free beverages. Food/drink for purchase
| Seahorse Brewing Company
Tiki + Smoke-O De Mayo Weekend w/ Indoor Fireplace at Pacifica Seahorse (May 4-5)

The Seahorse Brewing Company, Pacifica’s favorite beer joint, will be offering our fine smoked meats in taco plate form this weekend for Smoke-O De Mayo.  We will have a few Mexican beers including a really groovy blue corn craft beer we sourced.  We are also ...

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Season Kick-Off w/ Pedrito Martinez & La Dame Blanche (SF)
Saturday, May 4 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Yerba Buena Gardens
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Season Kick-Off w/ Pedrito Martinez & La Dame Blanche (SF)
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival’s 24th season kicks off with a sensational afternoon of Cuban soul. Season Kick-Off: Pedrito Martinez & La Dame Blanche Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 3:00pm – 5:30pm (updated time due to weather – originally was 1pm) Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St. & 3rd ...
San Francisco’s May the Fourth Be With You Pub Crawl (2024)
Saturday, May 4 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*Tickets start at $12. Ticket includes exclusive access to all participating bars, drink specials and more
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco’s May the Fourth Be With You Pub Crawl (2024)
Dust off your lightsaber and join the fun at the May The Fourth Be With You Pub Crawl in San Francisco! Get ready to channel your inner Jedi or Sith for the most intergalactic pub crawl event of the year: the “May the Fourth Be With ...
“Empty Bowls” 2024 Fundraiser & Dinner Party (SF)
Saturday, May 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $50*
*Tickets start at $50. Each ticket includes a handmade bowl, dinner, and wine.
| Studio 45
"Empty Bowls" 2024 Fundraiser & Dinner Party (SF)
Pinckney Clay, the premier woman owned Bernal Heights Ceramic Art Studio! Join us for an evening of food, drinks, and art! This year, proceeds from ticket sales will go toward supporting Pinckney Clay Studio repairs, upgrades, and getting closer to moving to a larger space. “Empty Bowls” ...
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

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, May 4 – 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

“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 2-4)
Saturday, May 4 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $89 | Davies Symphony Hall
"Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 2-4)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Experience the magic of this intergalactic epic like never before as the SF Symphony performs John Williams’ Oscar-winning score live to ...

“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 4 – 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

2024 El Cerrito Hillside Festival + Insect Hike & Nature Scavenger Hunt (May 4-5)
Saturday, May 4 – 8:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area
2024 El Cerrito Hillside Festival + Insect Hike & Nature Scavenger Hunt (May 4-5)

The El Cerrito Trail Trekkers are proud to host the tenth annual El Cerrito Hillside Festival in El Cerrito’s 100-acre gem, the Hillside Natural Area. There’s something for everyone at the festival, including guided, informative hikes about the geology, trees, edible and medicinal plants, birds, ...

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

2024 de Young Museum’s “de Youngsters Day Out” Free Festival (SF)
Saturday, May 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE | de Young Museum
2024 de Young Museum's "de Youngsters Day Out" Free Festival (SF)
We invite you, and all Bay Area families, to attend the third annual de Youngsters Day Out on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This event is open to every Bay Area family and free of charge. The in-person, all-day event will include hands-on art-making activities, in-gallery conversations ...
“May the 4th Beer With You” Star Wars Fest (Richmond)
Saturday, May 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Armistice Brewing Company
"May the 4th Beer With You" Star Wars Fest (Richmond)
May the 4th at BOTH Taprooms Richmond Party – 845 Marina Bay Parkway, Ste 1Napa Party – 1040 Clinton St. The grandest night in the galaxy returns, and this time we’re throwing the party at BOTH taprooms. Prepare yourself for “May the 4th Beer with You,” the ultimate ...
2024 Marin Open Studios w/ 260+ Artists (May 4-12)
Saturday, May 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This event is free and open to the public
| Marin Open Studios
2024 Marin Open Studios w/ 260+ Artists (May 4-12)

Returning for its 31st year is the annual Marin Open Studios (MOS). For two weekends, art lovers from across the Bay Area are invited to visit art studios all over Marin County for a self-guided tour to meet the artists, enjoy their portfolio of artwork ...

May The 4th Star Wars Scavenger Hunt & Jedi Training (Danville)
Saturday, May 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free scavenger hunt and costume contest. Jedi training at 4p is $6
| Danville Town Green
May The 4th Star Wars Scavenger Hunt & Jedi Training (Danville)
On May the 4th, the Town of Danville is celebrating Star Wars Day and we have multiple ways for young Padawans and their families to celebrate with us! Spend your whole day celebrating, starting with Pancake Breakfast at the Danville Community Center and closing with a ...
SF’s 25th Annual “How Weird” Street Faire 2024 (Postponed Until June 22)
Saturday, May 4 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*$25 - Early bird / $35 - Tier 1 / $45 - Tier 3
| Howard & Main (SoMa)
SF's 25th Annual "How Weird" Street Faire 2024 (Postponed Until June 22)
How Weird St. Faire on Saturday, May 4, 2024, is postponed due to severe weather. There is an over a half-inch of rain in the forecast and 38 mph wind gusts for Saturday afternoon, which creates public safety hazards. Out of an abundance of caution, we ...
San Francisco’s World Goth Day Festival 2024 on USS Hornet (Alameda)
Saturday, May 4 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*$25 Market Ticket and $55 Festival Ticket - Online promo expires 1/15/24 $10 off
| USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum
San Francisco's World Goth Day Festival 2024 on USS Hornet (Alameda)
The Menagerie Oddities Market proudly presents Covenant in an exclusive West Coast performance. The Swedish band will headline a multitalented lineup during this year’s celebration of dark subculture: music, fashion, art & community with Goths, by Goths, for Goths™.
SF’s 2024 “Punk the Park” Festival w/ 3-Hours of Unlimited Beer Tastings (Cow Palace)
Saturday, May 4 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $69.99 | Cow Palace
SF's 2024 "Punk the Park" Festival w/ 3-Hours of Unlimited Beer Tastings (Cow Palace)
Punk In The Park American Road Trip Kicks Off At The Cow Palace In San Francisco, CA Saturday, May 4, 2024 SATURDAY 5/4 GENERAL ADMISSION 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. $49.99 – $69.99 Includes: 3 hours of unlimited tastings. Tasting ends at 3:00 p.m.There are three General Admission price levels: $49.99, 59.99 & $69.99 plus fees. Each level has limited availability, purchase early to receive the lowest price. Day-Long Punk Rock & Craft Beer Tasting Festival Will Feature Performances From Descendents, The Vandals, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, Exploited, T.S.O.L , Adolescents, The Dickies, Dwarves ...
UC Davis’ Black Family Day (2024)
Saturday, May 4 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all, no strings attached
| UC Davis Memorial Union
UC Davis' Black Family Day (2024)
Black Family Day at UC Davis is a time of festivity and joy as students and families congregate on the quad in the warm spring air. Black Family Day began during the spring of 1971 when students from the Black Student Union held a BBQ ...
Cameron Carnival at Cameron House (SF’s Chinatown)
Saturday, May 4 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission
| Cameron House
Cameron Carnival at Cameron House (SF's Chinatown)
Cameron Carnival makes its long-awaited return! Join us for an enjoyable afternoon filled with family-friendly games, activities, and food. It’s the perfect opportunity to reunite with old friends and forge new connections. Don’t miss your chance to win a complimentary meal and concession game tickets by participating ...
“Electric Fields” Free DJ Day Party in Golden Gate Park (SF Live 2024 Kickoff)
Saturday, May 4 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
"Electric Fields" Free DJ Day Party in Golden Gate Park (SF Live 2024 Kickoff)
SF Live, San Francisco’s brand new outdoor concert series, kicks off on May 4, 2024 with Electric Fields with Monarch & The Great Northern. Get ready for an electrifying afternoon of electronic beats at Electric Fields! From the legendary DJ M3’s fusion of Deep House and ...
Bay Street Emeryville’s “May the 4th” Night Market
Saturday, May 4 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bay Street Emeryville
Bay Street Emeryville's "May the 4th" Night Market
Join us in a galaxy not so far away for our May the 4th market at Bay Street! Get ready for character fun, DJs spinning tunes, captivating art, scrumptious food, and endless fun! Don’t miss out on a stellar performance by the Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir- @oigc ✨ In ...
Oakland’s “Once Upon a Circus” Pay-What-You-Can (May 4-12)
Saturday, May 4 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Kinetic Arts Center
Oakland's "Once Upon a Circus" Pay-What-You-Can (May 4-12)
Kinetic Arts Center’s CIRCUS GILLY in ONCE UPON A CIRCUS Once Upon a Time There Was – An enchanted forest full of crafty creatures, and Living in a kingdom on the edge of the forest was a King, a Queen and two very different princesses. This is the story ...
Golden Gate Park’s 30-ft Tall “Entwined: Elder Mother” Closing Party (Final Weekend)
Saturday, May 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park (Peacock Meadow)
Golden Gate Park's 30-ft Tall "Entwined: Elder Mother" Closing Party (Final Weekend)
Join us at the fabulous Entwined: Elder Mother installation in Peacock Meadow (240 John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, 94117) to celebrate another year of Entwined bringing light, color, and joy to Golden Gate Park. This Saturday May 4th is the last weekend the art installation ...
SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)
Saturday, May 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $15 at door without RSVP
| Neck of The Woods
SF's HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)

It’s San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night at a great new comedy club at Neck of the Woods with HellaFunny and Funcheap. *Special Sept. 30, 2023 Special Location SAVOY TIVOLI in North Beach! Come hang at North Beach staple, Savoy Tivoli – a 117-year-old ...Every Saturday

Night Fever 1977 Disco Dance Party at Rickshaw Stop (SF)
Saturday, May 4 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-fever-a-bee-gees-disco-dance-party-tickets-859138314827
| Rickshaw Stop
Night Fever 1977 Disco Dance Party at Rickshaw Stop (SF)
Join us in a celebration of the iconic trio – the Brothers Gibb (aka The Bee Gees!) PLUS celebrating Star Wars May the 4th! We’ll be bringing it back to 1977, playing all of the Bee Gees disco hits, throwing down music from the awesome Saturday ...