Best Bay Area Events 4/22-5/12

Runnin’ Down A Dream
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor

This upcoming Sunday will be my late co-worker Mark Pape‘s birthday. In our last text exchange, on his birthday a couple years ago, he told me “…enjoy my birthday!” So, in honor of Pape, I will wear rock the sweatpants, listen to Tom Petty, and watch “Game Night” in honor of a Bay Area radio legend. Here’s all the ways you can celebrate life the week of 4/22 and beyond!

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Someone just bought this from the BAS store and I had totally forgotten we had it! It’s one of the very first designs we made like 10 years ago. It’s looks like an early 90s Fisherman’s Wharf tourist shirt and I kinda love it. We have a TON of different variations, check them all out right here.

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Win Tix to See Joan Crawford Superstar!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to a night of your choice to see Joan Crawford Superstar at The Shelton Theater.

“Jam-packed 80 minutes…exciting theater!” – Coast to Coast Reviews

A fast-paced new play about the “best flapper” and “Queen of the Movies” before anyone called her “Mommie Dearest”! Joan was a woman of contradictions, and this play is about them both! Follow Young Joan forward in time from 1925, and Mature Joan backwards in time from 1977 death until their stories converge. Meet gay movie star William Haines, Clark Gable, MGM founder Louis B Mayer, and more! Arrive early to enjoy our interactive Joan Crawford Exhibit, showcasing genuine vintage items and visit the bar. All patrons receive a full-color booklet program.

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Our Partners’ Events

Reframe Festival
5/1-5/2 | Sydney Goldstein Theater & KQED Headquarters | 275 Hayes St & 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $49- $225

Reframe your perspective with a provocative two-day ideas festival from PBS News and KQED! Pioneering thought meets discerning journalism live onstage as some of today’s most inventive minds, changemakers, and artists join the hosts of PBS News Hour for in-depth interviews, timely discussions, and moving performances. Presented in San Francisco, where ideals of technological and social innovation confront critical realities – Reframe challenges attendees to consider new viewpoints, adapt to accelerating change, and reenvision the common good. Get your tickets here.

SF Philharmonic Presents: Barber Violin Concerto with Ani Bukujian
4/26 | Herbst Theatre | 401 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $30-$40

The San Francisco Philharmonic is delighted to be joined by Ani Bukujian, principal second violin with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, who will perform Barber’s soaring Violin Concerto–it’s sure to wow listeners. Get your tickets here.

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This Week’s Events 4/22-4/28

Tuesday 4/22

Kylie Minogue
4/22 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $54.50-$179.50

Kylie Minogue is bringing her Tension Tour to Chase Center. Kylie said: “I am beyond excited to announce the TENSION TOUR 2025. I can’t wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans all over the world, celebrating the Tension era and more! It’s been an exhilarating ride so far and now, get ready for your close up because I will be calling Lights, Camera, Action … and there will be a whole lot of Padaming!”

Andre Kim
4/22 | Punch Line San Francisco | 444 Battery St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $29-$41.50, 18+

Queens native Andre Kim has razor sharp jokes, a sexy voice, and an Asian face. As a fixture at The Stand in NYC, Andre is regularly on lineups with the best comedians in the world. He recently sold out his first ever show at The Comedy Store in LA and made his debut at the Comedy Mothership in Austin, TX. Whether it’s videos from Vice’s DEBATES or his viral standup clips, Andre’s unique perspective cannot be matched… already garnering 25 million views on Instagram.

Tiny Plants, Big Joy – Earth Month Upcycled Craft
4/22 | Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 10 a.m. | Free

Visit us on central passthrough across from Delica of the Ferry Building Marketplace to get your hands a little dirty in this micro plant project. By upcycling wine corks with real succulent clippings, this mini living magnet project is the perfect pocket-sized “green” craft without needing a green thumb! This activity is free and open to the public while supplies last.

Wednesday 4/23

World Book Day: Banned Book Jail
4/23 | 854 Folsom | 854 Folsom St, SF | 12:30 p.m. | Free

“The American Bookbinders Museum invites you to commemorate a new piece of public art on Folsom Street, The Banned Book Jail. Join us at 854 Folsom on World Book Day, April 23rd, at 12:30 pm for a brief ceremony with the artist. After the ceremony, join us for refreshments and free admission.”

Warriors Playoffs Watch Party presented by Kaiser Permanente
4/23 | Thrive City | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 5 p.m. | Free/ RSVP

Dub Nation – come out to Thrive City for the Warriors Playoffs Watch Party, presented by Kaiser Permanente! Put on your favorite gear and cheer on the Dubs while we broadcast the game on the plaza board! Food and beverages will be available for purchase at our Thrive City retailers.

Flying Mojito Bros: Unofficial Phish Afterparty
4/23 | Monarch | 101 6th St, SF | 9 p.m. | $19.51

Flying Mojito Bros are two Desert Disco and Outlaw House DJs pioneering the great electronic wilderness. With boots firmly planted in dusty 70s sunsets, their productions take cosmic country funk and classic rock to dancefloors via modern disco and baggy acid house – on a bed of hefty contemporary rhythms.

Ichiko Aoba
4/23 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $56.25-$78.15

Ichiko Aoba has the power to bend space around her, pulling listeners from reality and surrounding them in the comforting fabric of her imagination. She’s been casting these spells since her debut at 19 years old, making picturesque dioramas with only her voice and guitar. But in recent years, she’s turned a corner and let a new process take hold. The Japanese singer, songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist tapped into the full breadth of her ability, marrying the classical guitar of her earlier work with lofty orchestral sweeps. As Ichiko’s star continues to rise, she’s committed to being her truest self. Along with her creative partners Umebayashi and Kobayashi, she’s returned to the recesses of her reverie for her latest project. Her compositions have become grander, her songwriting more refined, and she’s preparing for her largest world tour to date—yet her ability to make listeners feel like they’re inside in a private cosmos alongside her remains as strong as ever.

Tenderloin Museum Presents: Club 181 Live!
4/23 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 6 p.m. Doors | $20-$50

The Tenderloin Museum presents a special “Sounds of the TL” program at the Great American Music Hall that will bring the story of the Club 181 to life on stage, in the spirit of the club’s many eras of supper-club variety shows. Our Virgil for the evening will be Michael Flanagan, a historian and regular contributor at SF LGBTQ newspaper The Bay Area Reporter who penned a feature on the 181 that inspired this event! He’ll take us on a deep dive of the club’s chronology incorporating rare photos & videos, archival material, and a series of interviews and performances that pay tribute to various 181 highlights. 

Mix & Mingle at Lafayette Library
4/23 | Lafayette Library | 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette | 3 p.m. | Free

Meet adorable adoptable animals, learn about Joybound People & Pets’ programs and services, Pledge to Humanity’s student volunteer engagement, and meet the Pet Hug Pack at the library!

Thursday 4/24

SOMA Nights Fashion Show
4/24 | 1131 Folsom St | 1131 Folsom St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

On this 4th Thursday SOMA is bringing out the red carpet… LITERALLY! Join us at 1131 Folsom St on the 24th for a night of Fashion, Fierceness, and Fun. Restaurants and bars all along Folsom will also have special deals as well as art pop ups. 4th Thursday belongs to the NIGHT!

Altered Paint: A Color Immersive Art Experience
4/24 | White Horse Bar | 6551 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 6 p.m. Doors | $44.52-$156.57

Prepare to be swept into an artistic journey that awakens your senses and challenges your perceptions. Hosted at the historic White Horse Bar, the oldest operating gay bar in the U.S., this one-of-a-kind Paint and Sip party combines vibrant visuals, eclectic music, and groundbreaking lighting technology to create a feast for your imagination.

Shuggie’s and Heaps Normal Celebrate with FREE Pizza + Beer
4/24 | Shuggie’s Trash Pie + Natural Wine | 3349 23rd St, SF | 5:30 p.m. | Free

Nothing quite goes together like pizza and beer. That’s why Shuggies Trash Pie and Heaps Normal, the Australian-born non-alcoholic beer, are celebrating this “Heavenly Duo” with FREE beer and pizza. The celebration takes place along with the launch of a new limited edition line of tees. Designed in collaboration with Shuggies and Heaps Normal, t-shirts will be available for purchase throughout the event while supplies last. 

Award-Winning Artist Common in Concert with the San Francisco Symphony

4/24 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $89-$299

Award-winning artist, actor, author, and activist Common takes the stage at Davies Symphony Hall for an electrifying concert with the San Francisco Symphony. In addition to his illustrious music career, Common continues to break down barriers with a multitude of critically acclaimed, diverse roles in film and TV. Don’t miss this multitalented artist in concert with the San Francisco Symphony— one night only! April 24 at 7:30 pm.

Matter/Anti-Matter: Recent Work by Makino Takashi
4/24 | The Lab | 2948 16th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $15

In work spanning nearly twenty-five years, film/video artist Makino Takashi has mastered the art of superimposition and amorphous abstraction, creating infinitely layered walls of light, immersively oceanic experiences situated at indeterminate points between screen the mind’s eye. In his first Bay Area appearance since 2019, Takasi appears in person to present Microcosmos, Anti-Cosmos and Untitled, a trio of pandemic-era pieces (which include forays into surrealist-inspired graphic collage and spoken word) and the slow-rolling and stirringly emotional 2024 work Constellation, to be presented by live electronics by Makino Takashi himself.

Street Versed: Poetry and Storytelling Hosted by Jose Vadi
4/24 | Koret Auditorium SF Main Library | 100 Larkin St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free

Inspired by the multidisciplinary culture skateboarding houses and creates, we’ve asked local poets and storytellers to speak on the ways cities—from built environments, community third-spaces, and the dynamic changes cities embody—have impacted their lives and shaped their storytelling. Featuring Josiah Luis Alderate, Soledad con Carne, Tongo Eisen-Martin, Pendarvis Harshaw, Kar Johnson and Sophie Yanow. 

Brian Copeland’s Great American Sh*t Show
4/24 | The Marsh San Francisco | 1062 Valencia St, SF | 7 p.m. | $43-$103

Brian Copeland (NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN, WAITING PERIOD, GRANDMA & ME) presents monologues on life in the Age of Trump in THE GREAT AMERICAN SHIT SHOW. Join Brian for an evening of laughing… but more importantly, for an evening of THINKING as he explores how to deal with a family member who’s all in for the Donald when you’re not, when America was last “great,” #MeToo and more. If you love Trump you’ll hate this show!


Friday 4/25

The Dive Bar Art Crawl
4/25 | Mission Bar | 2695 Mission St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

It all started with a solo art show at Mission Bar and a big idea: What if the Mission’s dive bars became art galleries—for one unforgettable night? Back by popular demand, the annual The Dive Bar Art Crawl returns this Friday, April 25th! With 8 bars and 30+ local artists, this is your chance to see SF’s art and dive bars collide.

ROOTED Opening Reception
4/25 | Ruth’s Table | 3160 21st St, SF | 5:30 p.m. | Free

In honor of AANHPI History Month and inspired by the transformative legacy of Ruth Asawa, Rooted is a visual manifesto that reminds us of the fierce battles fought for our rights and the enduring strength of our community. The exhibition is a community-driven archive of survival and resistance, showcasing how our shared experiences of displacement, resilience, and transformation continuously redefine what we call home.

Bay Area Dance Week Kickoff & “One Dance”
4/25 | Union Square | Geary, Powell, Post, & Stockton St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free, All ages

Join to kick off Bay Area Dance Week with a FREE family friendly community celebration on April 25th, 12-1pm, at Union Square! Rhythm & Motion will lead “One Dance,” a routine designed for all participants to perform together. Check out the video to learn the moves or just show up and follow along! All are welcome. Come dance in community, bring students, or attend with coworkers! 

Daisy Refillery Pop-Up
4/25 | Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

Celebrate Earth Month together by making small, sustainable changes for a greener, cleaner future! Daisy Refillery will be hosting a one-time pop-up inside the Marketplace during this upcoming San Francisco Climate Week, and inviting you to bring your own bottles, jars and shopping bags to refill either your household cleaning products, body care and more.

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale 4/25-4/27 | The Cow Palace | 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City | 10 a.m. | Free

When you shop at Just Between Friends you’ll save hundreds of dollars on clothes, shoes, books, toys and all the baby gear you need for the next season of your child’s life. You feel good when your kids look great… all at huge savings.

Larkin Poe
4/25 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $48

Larkin Poe is an American roots rock band led by sisters Rebecca Lovell and Megan Lovell. They are touring their newest album, “Bloom”. 

Isaac Mizrahi
4/25-4/26 | Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall | 50 Oak St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $35-$85

Fashion designer and global star Isaac Mizrahi performs at SF Conservatory of Music’s Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall stage with his finely wrought backing band, bringing an evening of witty commentary and cabaret classics delivered with his singular style.

Chase Petra
4/25 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 9 p.m. | $30.36

Chase Petra’s music has always been about growth: growing up, growing out, growing tired of what others expect of you. The Long Beach, CA trio’s sense of figuring things out in real time is what makes Chase Petra so relatable, as the band’s “quarter-life-crisis pop” elevates deep introspection to navigate the messiness and confusion that comes with modern life. Their songs are guided by the age-old push-and-pull between what it means to grow up and be grown up, to see your once-bright dreams dulled by the responsibilities of adulthood and grapple with the fallout.


Saturday 4/26

Hayes Valley Art & Garden Walk
4/26 | Hayes Valley Art Works | 295 Oak St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free-$23.18

Come to our Art & Garden Walk-a vibrant community event that blends art, gardens, music, and interactive fun throughout the neighborhood. This event is all about connecting with the local community in a relaxed, creative setting. Meet artists and musicians and see their work beyond gallery walls in the great outdoors! Artists, gardens both public and private, musicians, galleries and shops are all part of the fun. Be part of a day full of live art-making, music, garden tours, and hands-on activities like seed giveaways and crafts.

18th Annual Dogfest 2025
4/26 | Duboce Park | Duboce & Scott St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages

DogFest is back for its 18th year! This year’s annual fundraiser will be filled with carnival food and games for the kids, food trucks, local restaurants such as Canela, and the bake sale, the doggie adoption zone, and of course, the main event – the celebrity-judged dog show! DogFest is a celebration of dogs, families, community, and spring in San Francisco. It’s also a charitable event that raises funds for McKinley Elementary – a small public school in the neighborhood.

The Wardrobe Project Flea
4/26 | Rockridge Bart Parking Lot | 5660 College Ave, Oakland | 10 a.m. | Free

A vintage and makers market featuring: vintage & Y2K clothing, vintage home decor, vintage & handmade jewelry, flash tats, tooth gems, a photo booth, massive $1 & $5 bins, music & community organizations! Put on by Oakland vintage & modern consignment store The Wardrobe Project.

Magic Theatre Reading: Muse Of Fire By Lauren Gunderson
4/26 | Fort Mason Center | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. | Free

Muse Of Fire is an intimate two-hander diving into the life and love of William Shakespeare and his wife, Anne, at the volatile moment of Shakespeare’s retirement from London and a life on the boards. Exploring art, ambition, and the searing emotional and creative fuel behind the world’s greatest playwright, Museo Of Fire grapples with the sacrifices and joys of a life in the theater, while excavating the muscular heart of a storyteller and his muse.

Alessia Cara
4/26 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $39.50-$65

Alessia Cara is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Cara has received nominations for four Grammy Awards, winning the Best New Artist in 2018, which led her to become the first Canadian artist to ever win the award. Her fourth studio album, Love & Hyperbole, was released in February.

Dress for Impact: DEPLOY Sustainable Fashion Salon Soiree
4/26 | The Jay Hotel | 433 Clay St, SF | 2 p.m. | $33.40

Join us for an exclusive evening at the Sustainable Fashion Soirée, where innovation meets style. Connect with industry leaders, shop eco-conscious trends, and celebrate the future of fashion. Let’s toast to a more sustainable tomorrow—together!

An Evening of Stories from Telegraph Hill!
4/26 | Telegraph Hill Books | 1501 Grant Ave, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $10

TelHiLit is proud to partner with Telegraph Hill Dwellers in organizing An Evening of Stories from Telegraph Hill! Tonight’s Theme: San Francisco. Prepare a 5-7 minute story about San Francisco. Tell us about what makes San Francisco, SAN FRANCISCO! Were you born here? Grew up here? Moved here? For work, love, friends, or adventure? Tell us about what inspires you…

Unity Suppers Live! w/ DJ Pee .Wee (aka Anderson .Paak)
4/26 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 9 p.m. Doors | $37.08-$61.80, 21+

SF Hip Hop presents Unity Suppers Live! at The Midway, a night where food, culture, and community come together! Celebrate unity through taste, sound, and soul. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring local food vendors showcasing the bold flavors and creativity of SF’s top Black culinary talents, alongside LIVE performances from: DJ Pee .Wee (aka Anderson .Paak), Shortkut, D Sharp, and DJ Shellheart.

Eternal: A New Show By Chris Rummell At The Compound Gallery – Opening Reception
4/26 | The Compound Gallery | 1339 61st St, Emeryville | 6 p.m. | Free

Join The Compound Gallery April 26 from 6-9 pm to launch a new solo show by Chris Rummell called Eternal, which celebrates weathered landmarks, treasured hangouts and overlooked spaces through meticulously detailed miniatures that evoke both nostalgia and discovery. All of Rummell’s works are built by hand using basic materials: wood, plastic sheet and tubes, metal sheet and tubes, foam, plaster, paper, and natural materials. All are based on actual places from around the Bay Area.

Bayside Aloha: Art & Culture Festival
4/26 | Quinn’s Lighthouse | 1951 Embarcadero, Oakland | 1 p.m. | Free, All ages

Join us for Bayside Aloha, an outdoor celebration of art, culture, and community on the Oakland waterfront—held the weekend after Earth Day and rooted in Indigenous wisdom, creative freedom, and collective love. This all-ages, donation-based event is a gathering for culture, community, and expression through art. We’re creating a vibrant and safe space where people of all backgrounds can connect, explore, and celebrate what unites us: creativity, roots, and care for the Earth & each other.

Sunday 4/27

Día de los Niños / Día De Los Libros 2025
4/27 | El Parque Niños Unidos | 3090 23rd St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

Bring your family and friends to the heart of the Mission for a day of creativity and learning at our annual Día de los Niños / Día de los Libros festival! Since 1999, this beloved FREE celebration has brought the community together to honor children and books. Enjoy live performances with music, dance and storytelling, plus fun crafts and activities for all ages. Expect take-home goodies from community partners and surprises throughout the day.

The 3rd Annual Gilman District Street Fair
4/27 | Gilman District | Gilman St & Fifth St, Berkeley | 10 a.m. | Free, All ages

Happening alongside the award-winning Gilman Wine Block on both Fourth and Fifth Streets and stretching along three blocks of Camelia from Sixth to the railroad tracks, the second year of this exciting new street fair plays host to over 120 local vendors and artists, live music, food vendors and wineries and breweries with exciting satellite events throughout the District. It is a celebration of everything that makes the Gilman District and our city by the Bay unique – from the eclectic mix of local businesses, startups and arts of all types to our diverse and welcoming community.

Crucial Reggae Sundays
4/27 | Golden Gate Park Bandshell | 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, SF | 4:20 p.m. | Free, All ages

Crucial Reggae Sundays brings free, family-friendly reggae music to the historic Bandshell at Music Concourse in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, every Sunday from 4:20 to 7:30 pm, through mid-November. This week’s guest is OG the DJ.

Josh Radnor
4/27 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $25-$29

The “How I Met Your Mother” star tours his newest album, “Eulogy II”.

Barry Can’t Swim
4/27 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $50.60-$156, 18+

In the modern age, it can be hard to find artists with such range of energy and emotions as the London-based producer, Barry Can’t Swim. His style – pulling vocals and samples from all over the world – is composed in an almost progressive-jazz nature: eclectic, dynamic, and almost spiritual at times.


Monday 4/28

Victor Krummenacher & His Flying Circus
4/28 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 8 p.m. | $18-$23

Victor Krummenacher is a co-founder of the bands Camper Van Beethoven and Monks of Doom and a songwriter who has released 11 albums.

Mogwai
4/28 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $46.91-$62.44

Eight studio albums, a live album and four compilations, four soundtracks, a record label, and a few blown PAs and dislodged pieces of ceiling over uncountable gigs, not to mention a series of amusing Twitter accounts reviewing hotels and on-tour dinners. Over the 21 years since they formed, with rehearsal after rehearsal rattling Stuart Braithwaite’s living room, Mogwai might have become one of the most important groups of a fragmented but increasingly potent British musical underground.

The Week of 4/29-5/5

Tuesday 4/29

Cheerleader Roadkill
4/29 | Bottom of the Hill | 1233 17th St, SF | 8 p.m. | $15-$20

Cheerleader Roadkill, a pop-punk band from the western Chicago suburbs, founded in 2022. Classmates Noel Kovac (guitar, vocals) and Jack Metz (bass), inspired by the sound of 90s pop punk bands like blink-182, Simple Plan, and Sum 41. 

TLGBQ+ Career Fair (Spring 2025)
4/29 | SF LGBT Center | 1800 Market St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free

Historically, the SF LGBT Center has put on one of the largest TLGBQ+ career fairs in the country and we are excited to bring this event back in 2025! We showcase leading Bay Area employers from a wide range of industries who are dedicated to learning about and providing safer and more supportive workplace environments for the TLGBQ+ community as well as opportunities for gainful employment.


Wednesday 4/30

Dogstar
4/30 | Luther Burbank Center for the Arts | 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa | 7:30 p.m. | $46.02-$93.22

Dogstar epitomizes the quintessential Southern California storytelling rock band they’ve always been in their hearts, making deeply resonant music that literally comes from Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees – the name of their new album. Comprised of guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse, and bassist Keanu Reeves, Dogstar was born in 1991. The rock trio’s official return came in May 2023 – more than 20 years since their last performance together – at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival with a set that sparked fan and critical praise alike, including the live debut of their lead single “Everything Turns Around.”

Tom Green: Home to the Country
4/30 | Bimbo’s 365 Club | 1025 Columbus Ave, SF | 7 p.m. | $39.50-$49.50

Tom Green exploded on MTV with the groundbreaking comedy show “The Tom Green Show.” Before reality TV, YouTube and social media existed, Tom Green’s man-on-the-street pranks changed television forever. Tom Green’s sold out Stand Up Comedy Tour is getting 5 star reviews worldwide. Don’t miss the insanely hilarious stand up comedy of Tom Green when he comes to your city. His brilliantly cracked view of the world around him makes for non-stop laughter every time.

Ana Tijoux: The Vida Tour
4/30 | The New Parish | 1743 San Pablo Ave, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $44.91

Ana Tijouxʼs album Vida fuses political commentary and personal reflection, exploring themes like war, feminism, and loss.. Her fifth studio album, and first since 2014, reflects on the importance of life, joy, and vitality as forms of resistance. Tijouxʼs music spans various genres, including hip-hop, reggaeton, and Afrobeats, with collaborations from artists like Talib Kweli and iLe. 


Thursday 5/1

Liza Treyger
5/1-5/3 | Punch Line SF | 444 Battery St, SF | 8 p.m. | $32.05-$45.80, 18+

Liza Treyger is a stand-up comic who most recently was seen in the Judd Apatow movie King of Staten Island and HBO’s Pause w/Sam Jay. She has Netflix and Comedy Central half hour specials and has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Chelsea Lately, @midnight, Lights Out with David Spade, This is Not Happening and many more fun things and in Horace and Pete. She is the co-host of the podcast That’s Messed Up an SVU podcast and host of her own podcast Enemies. What makes her most proud is she regularly performs at The Comedy Cellar and The Comedy Store.

After Dark: Fermentation
5/1 | Exploratorium | Pier 15, SF | 6 p.m. | $22.95, 18+

We’re bubbling with excitement about fermentation and the amazing microbes that are capable of this process. You probably already know about alcoholic beverages, cheese, or kimchi, but you might be surprised to learn about the enormous variety of foods that are fermented. Discover the history and diversity of fermented foods from fermentation scientists, find out how to care for and feed your microbe friends, and try a sample of something tasty that they helped produce.

Rejjie Snow
5/1 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $32.42, All ages

By most metrics, Rejjie Snow appears to be a rap artist and that’s technically true. But he doesn’t see it that way, and in any case the simplicity of the label (or any label, really) obscures what makes him different, which is pretty much everything.  He lives wherever his suitcase settles, wherever the songs send him — Los Angeles, New York, London — making albums in the middle of making other albums, and tangling words into beautifully complex knots that blur biography with fantasy over a shifting mass of rainy loops, technicolor keys, and trippy percussion. And then there’s his voice, deep and otherworldly, capable of riding a beat with metronomic precision, cooing to raw piano, or yawping Prince-like over a soul-rock-jazz groove. His influences are as disparate as George Michael and Charles Bukowski. He designs clothes and paints. He almost had a career as a soccer star, but instead Rejjie has toured with Madonna and recorded with left-field dance genius Kaytranada.


Friday 5/2

Yukimi
5/2 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $53.50

Yukimi Eleanora Nagano, sometimes known as Yukimi, is a Swedish singer and songwriter. She is the vocalist for the Swedish electronic group Little Dragon.

San Francisco Slavic Festival 2025
5/2-5/3 | Russian Center of San Francisco | 2460 Sutter St, SF | 5 p.m. | $0-$17.85

Join us for San Francisco’s two-day Slavic Festival on May 2-3, 2025 held in a historic venue on Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights. You’ll enjoy Slavic traditions and culture with live performances, food, drink and crafts. Whether you have Slavic roots or simply appreciate the culture, this family friendly event is perfect for everyone.

Guardin
5/2 | Cafe du Nord | 2174 Market St, SF | 8:30 p.m. | $28.25

Guardin is an alternative singer songwriter from Western New York whose music has inspired countless others through his honest lyrics and creative endeavors. Guardin has toured around the country as a headliner and co-headliner and in support of Oliver Francis, Gnash, Wicca Phase, Guccihighwaters, Lund, and Sewerperson.

Bob Ross Paint Along!
5/2 | WorkshopSF | 1310 Haight St, SF | 7 p.m. | Free, Donations Accepted

Every first Friday, WorkshopSF hosts an open house / party with DIY, art, fun and community. It’s a chance to preview classes, see the space, and just hang out with neighborhood peeps! We welcome all, and our activities are all low cost or free / donation-based (Cash Only). Join us for our May First Friday for our annual Bob Ross Paint Along! Come on in, BYOB and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere as we paint along Bob Ross episodes! Watercolors and paper will be provided. See you there!

Melanie Charles Workshop
5/2 | Oakland Public Conservatory of Music | 492 9th St Suite 906B, Oakland | 5:30 p.m. | $0-$20

Experience the creative process of vocalist, flutist and composer Melanie Charles, as she combines elements of jazz, soul, and experimental music in this captivating workshop, showcasing her distinctive artistic vision and sound.

Blake Rosier Live!
5/2 | Church of Clown | 2400 Bayshore Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $20-$40

Blake Rosier’s Live! is an amalgamation of danger, disgust, discomfort and art. Expect this internet-famous performer to bring you some of your favorite characters – like Damien the crying frat bro and Nathan the third grader – and reactions to some of the worst DIY videos you will ever see. Along the way, Blake will be mixing in singing, dancing and some of the most uncomfortable moments you’ll witness this whole year. 


Saturday 5/3

Artist and Makers Fair
5/3-5/4 | The Box SF | 1073 Howard St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

We are excited to invite you to join us at The Box SF Artists and Makers Fair for a weekend event held monthly at our historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now home to two floors of premier event space, as well as an antique printing & vintage advertising mercantile modeled after an 1850’s country store. 

Punk In the Park
5/3 | Cow Palace | 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City | 12 p.m. | $49.99+

Punk In The Park returns to the Bay Area in 2025 at the Cow Palace!! Unlimited craft beer tastings packages available for purchase. Food vendors and trucks. 2 Stages! No Overlapping Set Times!

Festicrawl: The San Francisco Music Festival Pub Crawl
5/3 | Mayes Oyster House | 1233 Polk St, SF | 4 p.m. | $12-$35, 21+

Back for its second year, Festicrawl is a unique event that combines the energy of a music festival with the fun of a classic San Francisco pub crawl. Taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 4PM to 10PM, the event gives music lovers and partygoers a chance to experience live bands, DJs, and drink specials as they hop between some of the city’s best bars.

The Springlicious 2025 Drag Celebration
5/3 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 3 p.m. | $20, 21+

Welcome to Springlicious 2025! This is an amazing evening of drag performances as a fundraiser for GLIDE Pride Team. Join us for the 3 PM Mixer, the 4 PM Show and the 7 PM Dance Party at the Great Northern.

Stanford Blackfest 2025 w/ Vince Staples + TiaCorine
5/3 | Frost Amphitheater | 351 Lasuen Street, Stanford | 2:30 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Stanford Blackfest 2025 is a dynamic cultural celebration uplifting Black music, art, and community on Stanford’s campus. This free and open-to-the-public festival features live performances from Vince Staples and TiaCorine, plus a Vendor Marketplace, the “Young, Gifted and Black” student showcase, and Divine Nine step/stroll performances. Blackfest is the largest free Hip-Hop/R&B festival in the Bay Area, hosted by the Black Family Gathering Committee at Stanford University.

The Vth Gathering: San Francisco’s World Goth Day Festival
5/3-5/4 | USS Hornet | 707 West Hornet Ave, Alameda | 12 p.m. | $28.52-$135.23

Creep out of your coffins for an epic Goth experience like no other with TWO days of music, art, and fashion at The Menagerie Oddities Market in a sea of black aboard the USS Hornet Museum! Get your tickets today.

Sunday 5/4

Selena De Mayo Brunch!
5/4 | Spark Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Blvd, SF | 12 p.m. | $10-$20

It’s time to Bidi Bidi Brunch Brunch! Selena De Mayo Brunch is here — get ready for the ultimate Cinco De Mayo celebration with a day full of music, mimosas, Lotería fun, and major Reina del Tex-Mex energy at SPARK Social SF! We’re kicking things off with Mission Lotería!DJ Alohabox will be spinning all the cumbia, Tejano, and Latin jams, so you can baila esta cumbia and shake it like a washing machine!

Sam Morril
5/4 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 7 p.m. | $40.75-$63.50

Morril is one of the fastest-rising stand-up comics in New York City and one of the best joke writers in the scene today. He is known for his sharp wit and engaging story telling. 

SONA (Day Party)
5/4 | Audio SF | 316 11th St, SF | 2 p.m. | $13.39, 21+

Sona is the son of Grammy winner, Black Coffee, who is making massive waves in the afro/deep house scene on his own. This is an opportunity to see the next big dj in an intimate setting. The skylights will be open for those epic Audio day party vibes.

Kingfishr
5/4 | Popscene @ Brick and Mortar Music Hall | 1710 Mission St, SF | 7 p.m. | $24.94

Kingfishr, have quickly established themselves as one of the rising prospects in Irish music. Part of the newest generation of Irish contemporaries, the band’s grand, atmospheric tone married with their propensity for catchy melodies has resonated with a wide audience. Aptly named for the bird which frequents the river Boro in Eddie, the lead singer’s, native county of Wexford, the 3-piece pride themselves on their musical independence, producing, writing and recording and all of their own music at their home studio, which happens to be located on a dairy farm in Limerick, Ireland.

Lucha Libre In The Bay + Aloha De Mayo Westcoast Makers Market
5/4 | Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery Tasting Room | 1 Avenue of the Palms, SF | 1 p.m. | $0–$23.18

Join West Coast Makers at the Gold Bar Distillery & Tasting Room on Treasure Island for a festive and vibrant Cinco de Mayo Vendor Market! We’re bringing together the rich culture, flavors, and artistry of Latin America for a day of shopping, sipping, and celebrating. Whether you’re searching for handcrafted goods, artisanal décor, boutique fashion, or delicious food, you’ll discover unique treasures from talented local vendors.

Monday 5/5

Mariee Siou
5/5 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 7:30 p.m. | $23.22-$25, 21+

Mariee Siou has been a fixture in the Neo-folk scene since her 2007 debut “Faces in the Rocks”—now acclaimed as a cult classic in the indie music world. She is revered for her delicate finger picking and poetic mysticism, often drawing, as from the ether, immense feeling through a voice of soft potency and otherworldly wordsmithing. She is known as a healing singer and as being a visionary artist, channeling and transmitting medicinal qualities through her music.

Cinco de Mama Night Market & Loteria
5/5 | Grand Bay Hotel SF | 223 Twin Dolphin Dr, Redwood City | 4 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

A one-of-a-kind night market with local vendors that combines the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with the love & appreciation of Mother’s Day.

The Week of 5/6-5/12

Tuesday 5/6

Swan Lake
5/6 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $55-$115

Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet, “Swan Lake,” presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine.

Chloe Moriondo
5/6 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $32.42-$97.82

Hailed as “one of indie pop’s brightest stars” (Teen Vogue), Chloe Moriondo begins her next chapter with the wistful, pulsing single “Shoreline,” and more to come in 2025. An artist whose diary-like honesty has earned her a global fanbase of millions, the Michigan-native’s 2022 album SUCKERPUNCH was heralded by the sticky-sweet anthem “Fruity,” and marked a bold leap forward from the understated indie-pop and jittery pop-punk of her 2021 offering, Blood Bunny. 

James Tom: A Work In Progress
5/6 | Punch Line San Francisco | 444 Battery St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $27.65-$40.20, 18+

James Tom (he/they) is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer, gleefully providing the trans, queer, Asian American, millennial twink perspective that everyone never knew they wanted.

Small Business Week Pop-Up Shop
5/6 | SF City Hall | 1 Doctor Carlton B Goodlett Place, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

Take in the splendor of City Hall while shopping for your friends, family and yourself! The annual Small Business Week City Hall pop-up shop is a great place to find a gift for Mother’s Day, the graduate, a special gift, or a tasty treat. Featuring goods from over 45 local makers!


Wednesday 5/7

Hippo Campus
5/7 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $50.60-$132.50

Hippo Campus is an American indie rock band from Saint Paul, Minnesota. The band’s musical style is influenced by UK artists such as Little Comets and King Krule. The band members include Jake Luppen (lead vocals, guitar), Nathan Stocker (lead guitar, vocals), Zach Sutton (bass, keyboard), Whistler Allen (drummer, vocals), and DeCarlo Jackson (trumpet, percussion, bass).

Mayday Parade
5/7 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7 p.m. | $54.91-$77.83

The sixth studio album from Tallahassee-based rock band Mayday Parade, Sunnyland finds the band both reflecting on the past and pushing toward the future. The band recorded the album with longtime producers Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount and also teamed up with Grammy nominated producer John Feldmann (blink-182, Panic! At the Disco) and Howard Benson (Of Mice & Men, My Chemical Romance) for the very first time. The result is an album built on impassioned vocals, sing-along choruses, and deeply heartfelt lyrics.

Venjent
5/7 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $23-$30, 18+

Venjent is all about massive basslines, cheeky remixes, and unfiltered vibes. With tracks like Open The Door and Rave to Love, his sound blends humor, heart, and pure drum & bass chaos. Think every day sounds flipped into dancefloor anthems, wrapped in a signature London swagger. It’s all energy, all fun, all the time – a proper rave with a twist. Don’t miss the chance to join the vibe tribe. The bass is calling!


Thursday 5/8

Ashley Gavin
5/8-5/10 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $43.80-$74.45, 18+

Ashley Gavin has been featured on Comedy Central, Netflix, Just For Laughs, and more. Her critically acclaimed YouTube special has amassed over 1 million views. She’s best known for her viral social media clips, where her bold, raw audience interactions, authenticity, and relentless energy set her apart. Her podcast, “We’re Having Gay Sex” (don’t worry, the show for everyone), regularly tops international charts and was named one of the best podcasts of the year by Paste Magazine. While Ashley is popular for her crowd work, this show will feature primarily written material–with her signature edge intact.

NightLife x Carnaval SF
5/8 | California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF | 6 p.m. | $25, 21+

Carnaval SF is back to take over NightLife! Join our colorful celebration of music, dance, and artistry from Latin American, Caribbean, and Afrodiasporic cultures. Experience the joy of Carnaval throughout the museum with live performances, a pop-up mercado (marketplace), and more!

Valencia LIVE!
5/8 | Valencia St between 16th and 19th St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, All ages

See you in the streets for Valencia LIVE! A FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration spotlighting local businesses, live music, and art. On Valencia Street between 16th and 19th Streets—in the American Indian Cultural District—the second Thursday of every month from May to October of 2025 from 5-10pm.

My Wildest Bay Area Story with Fools Circle
5/8 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $18.65-$24.38

My Wildest Story is a national live storytelling and comedic trauma-bonding event series from the pop-up comedy collective Fools Circle. Featuring some of the Bay Area’s favorite comedians and storytellers, this edition showcases crazy and jaw-dropping personal experiences that could only happen here. Each presenter will tell a three- to five-minute story that will have audiences laughing, shouting and celebrating local culture.

Friday 5/9

Peter Bjorn and John
5/9 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $32.50-$35

Acclaimed Swedish indie-pop band Peter Bjorn and John are bringing their iconic album Writer’s Block back to life on a highly anticipated U.S. tour. This marks the band’s first stateside tour in six years and commemorates the 19th anniversary of their breakthrough LP, originally released in 2006.

Trixie Mattel
5/9 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $52.75-$123

Trixie Mattel is a drag performer, author, and recording artist best known for competing in the seventh season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and the winner of season three of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. She has traveled the world touring with her hilarious comedy sets and has appeared on television and film, released her own make-up brand, and co-wrote a book. She currently co-hosts the hit podcast “The Bald and the Beautiful” with Katya and appears on the award-winning web series “UNHhhh” serving her unique brand of humor and over-the-top doll-like beauty.

Fern Brady: I Gave You Milk To Drink
5/9 | Bimbo’s 365 Club | 1025 Columbus Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $44.25-$55.06

Fern Brady has recently released her very own Netflix special Autistic Bikini Queen to high acclaim and been named one of Deadline’s 15 Comedian’s To Watch (the only non-American on the list). She also won the prestigious Sky Arts Award for Comedy. Fern is the author of Sunday Times best selling memoir STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER whose previous show POWER AND CHAOS was broadcast on BBC1. What happens when you get everything you want and it’s not enough? This is a great show to come and see if you are a fan of the Scottish comedian Fern Brady.

David Sedaris
5/9 & 5/10 | Uptown Theatre Napa | 1350 3rd St, Napa | 8 p.m. | $54-$64

David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers.

Bulletproof Cabaret
5/9 | Kilowatt Bar | 3160 16th St, SF | 9 p.m. | $24.72-$47.38, 21+

Straight from London and Berlin to the Bay! Miss Banbury Cross and Retropolis bring you a gasoline soaked, whiskey fuelled Strip o’ Rama; Inspired by the bump and grind Burlesque legends of the 50s, Grindhouse cult classics and good ol’ fashioned rock and roll. We’ve wrangled together the hottest, queerest, international award-winning talent from across the Bay and beyond.

Spring Teacher Night
5/9 | Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 4:30 p.m. | Free

OMCA is excited to celebrate teachers during our annual Spring Teacher Night, an evening for teachers to feel inspired and celebrated while enjoying the exciting energy of Friday Nights at OMCA—all with complimentary Museum access. During a fun and fast-paced curriculum slam, learn how OMCA’s Teacher Fellows created gallery and classroom lesson plans that explore art as a tool for social and political engagement. Discover fresh ideas as you hear about what the Fellows prototyped with their students and what they learned along the way.

Saturday 5/10

Photocollage Workshop
5/10 | San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery | 401 Van Ness Ave, SF | 1 p.m. | Free

Metaphors of Recent Times exhibiting artist Liz Steketee leads a photocollage workshop in which she introduces the use of mixed media to enhance the photographic image.

‘Buttons On!’ & ‘A Roadmap to Stardust’ Opening Day and Artist Meet & Greet
5/10 | Museum of Craft and Design | 2569 3rd St, SF | 12 p.m. | $8-$10, All ages

The Museum of Craft and Design invites you to a special opening day of A Roadmap to Stardust and Beau McCall: Buttons On!. Meet the visiting artists and guest curators who will be onsite to answer any questions you may have about the exhibitions and their work. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to connect with the creative minds behind the exhibitions!

Mill Valley Music Festival 2025
5/10-5/11 | Friends Field | 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley | 12 p.m. | $71+, All ages

The Mill Valley Music Festival 2025 lineup is here! Experience two incredible days of live music in beautiful Mill Valley, CA featuring Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Gary Clark Jr., The Crosby Collective, Monophonics, and many more!

‘Arts & Eats’ Piedmont Ave Market
5/10 | Pomella and Dona Restaurants | 3770 Piedmont Ave, Oakland | 11 a.m. | Free

Mother’s Day SATURDAY fun !! Join us for a festive day filled with local art, delicious food, and activities, and FREE GIFT WRAPPING! Browse through unique artworks created by talented local artists while enjoying the amazing food of Pomella and Dona restaurants, having fun with creative activities, taking a chance to win something special for Mom ( or you!)  in our fun raffle. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support local artisans and indulge in a day of creativity and culinary delights. See you there!

Focus Fest
5/10 | Radium Runway | 2151 Ferry Pt, Alameda | 12 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Alameda’s first climate photography festival launches with a fun-filled community celebration. Radium Runway transforms into an open-air gallery showcasing national and international works. Enjoy climate-friendly cuisines curated by partner Erika Hazel, aka the Bizerkeley Vegan. Catch artist talks on the hour every hour or take a walking tour of the incredible facilities of DOER Marine. Try your hand at collage, foam relief printing, and other family friendly activities.

Taiwanese American Cultural Festival
5/10 | Union Square | Geary, Powell, Post, & Stockton St, SF | 10 a.m. | Free, All ages

The West Coast’s largest Taiwanese American celebration is back and in person on Saturday, May 10th in San Francisco’s Union Square! Join us from 10AM – 4PM for a free and family-friendly festival showcasing Taiwanese culture, food, entertainment, activities and more. Since 1993, the Taiwanese American Cultural Festival has grown into an annual landmark event for the Bay Area community, drawing thousands of visitors from all over the world to experience Taiwan’s unique cultural heritage and to recognize the contributions of Taiwanese Americans today.

Sunday 5/11

Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco Tríptico
5/11 | Dance Mission Theater | 3316 24th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $27.27

Tríptico is a captivating flamenco performance that blends the passion and tradition of flamenco with the innovative spirit of contemporary dance. Artistic Director and flamenco dancer Carola Zertuche leads this dynamic collaboration, where three dancers—Zertuche, contemporary artist Nol Simonse, and flamenco dancer Nevarez Encinias—explore the intersections of movement, gender, and expression.

Annual 84th Mother’s Day Rose Show – Art of the Rose
5/11 | Hall of Flowers | 1199 9th Ave, SF | 12:30 p.m. | Free

Please join us this year at our popular, indoor, rose show at the historic County Fair Building Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. On display will be a variety of roses including hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, shrubs (for those who love David Austin roses), old garden roses, and more grown in San Francisco. We will also have rose arrangements on display designed by our members. This year’s arrangement theme is “THE ART OF THE ROSE,” which will inform the design of the arrangements. Consulting Rosarians will be on hand to answer your questions. Our popular book, “Growing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Other Maritime-Influenced Climates,” will also be for sale. Come join us and bring your mom.

Pickwick Vintage Show – Vintage Market
5/10 | Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 10 a.m. | Free

The Pickwick Vintage Show features over 70+ exhibitors from across California, featuring collections of vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories, textiles, findings, and inspiration of all kinds. Pickwick Vintage Show is a major source for collectors, connoisseurs, and the design community in search of vintage spanning all eras.

Brock & Spencer USA – Celebrating Mother’s Day with A Queer American Songbook
5/11 | The Chan National Queer Arts Center | 170 Valencia St, SF | 7 p.m. | $25-$50

The Chan National Queer Arts Center and SFIAF join forces in an uncharacteristically wholesome manner—celebrating Mother’s Day in the company of two of the nation’s greatest authorities on show tunes as they bring a distinctly queer perspective to the Great American Songbook. Vocalist Jason Brock and pianist Dee Spencer present a curated cabaret featuring selections from songwriters such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Rogers & Hart, while sharing stories of the legendary LGBTQ+ performers who brought these songs to life over the years. More contemporary songs from the 1980s and 1990s will also be included, and audiences will be treated to the Queer Arts Center’s signature cabaret seating, bar service and other special Mother’s Day surprises.


Monday 5/12

Haight Laughsbury Comedy Show
5/12 | O’Reilly’s Irish Pub | 1840 Haight St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | Free

Welcome to Haight Laughsbury, the weekly comedy show that keeps the spirit of Haight-Ashbury weird, funny, and very much alive. Expect bold stand-up, fresh storytelling, and that unfiltered creative energy the neighborhood’s always been known for. Whether you’re bringing a date, your friends, or just your slightly hungover self, Haight Laughsbury is the perfect way to shake off the start-of-week and actually look forward to Monday.

Jazz Is Dead: Ebo Taylor + Pat Thomas
5/12 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 7 p.m. Doors | $47.25-$393.50

Ghanaian guitarist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and producer Ebo Taylor has been a vital presence in African music for more than half-a-century. His own musical projects combined traditional Ghanaian music with Afro-beat, jazz, and funk, creating a trademark sound. Pat Thomas is a Ghanaian vocalist and songwriter famed for his work in the highlife bands of Ebo Taylor and his own recordings of Afrobeat and Afro-pop. 

Don’t forget to check out our Big Bad List of Rad Ongoing Events right here!

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