Our Partners’ Events
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really
Now-June 27 | SF Playhouse | 450 Post St, SF | 7 p.m. | $68+
When your survival is at stake, will you be able to distinguish the monster from the man? Both terrifying and riotous, Kate Hamill’s imaginative Dracula adaptation is on stage now at San Francisco Playhouse.
This Week’s Events 5/26-6/1
Tuesday 5/26
Wale & Smino
5/26 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $66.63
Since arriving in 2006, Wale has consistently gone against the grain. An old school lyricist with new school energy, otherworldly hooks and a sense of irony tailormade for its own Seinfeld episode, he instantly set himself apart.
Wednesday 5/27
Pulse at the Pipe: A KQED Wellness Market and Rock Climbing Playground
5/27 | Pacific Pipe | 2140 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland | 5 p.m. | $20+fees
This event features workshops for first-timers and regulars, head-to-head speed climbing, wellness classes, and open climbing for the entire session.
Jamie Shriner is Queer, as in Funny
5/27 | SF Eagle | 398 12th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15-$30
Jamie Shriner brings a kind of comedy you do not get every night: sharp standup built around original songs, musical precision, and the particular thrill of watching a comic who can land a joke, a lyric, and an emotional left turn in the same breath.
Thursday 5/28
Boots Riley in Conversation with Forum Live
5/28 | Sydney Goldstein Theater | 275 Hayes St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $49+fees
Boots Riley joins KQED’s award-winning public radio program Forum for a special live conversation celebrating his bold new film, I Love Boosters.
Fou Fou Ha! Presents: The Nectar An Erotic Clown Cabaret
5/28 | The Palace Theater | 644 Broadway, SF | 8 p.m. | $55.50+
Rooted in the shadowed glamour of Weimar-era cabaret and pulsing with the surreal mischief of clown, The Nectar brings together impeccable dance, seductive burlesque, and a femme-powered narrative threaded with absurdity and ritual.
Friday 5/29
Communal Table: Hot for Teachers Edition
5/29 | The Drawing Room | 599 Valencia St, SF | 6 p.m. | Donation
A casual art making event in our gallery alongside our exhibitions. These Friday eve events are a place to create & connect!
SF Critical Mass
5/29 | Embarcadero Plaza | 1 Market St, SF | 5:30 p.m. | Free
Critical Mass is a mass bike ride and celebration-protest on the last Friday of each month, taking place in cities across the world. Bring your bike or other wheels and roll along! All are invited and no one's in charge!
TL Mardi Gras & Compton's Cafeteria Play
5/29 | Tenderloin Museum | 398 Eddy St, SF | 5:30 p.m. | Free
Join us for the TL Mardi Gras parade beginning at 398 Eddy Street. We will parade down to Myrtle Street and move into 835 Larkin Street. There, we will experience the Compton's Cafeteria Riot Play, LIVE.
Friday Nights at OMCA with Non-Stop Bhangra
5/29 | Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 5 p.m. | Free
Non Stop Bhangra takes over the Garden Stage with an immersive, high-energy experience celebrating the music and dance of Punjab, India.
Saturday 5/30
SF Philharmonic and Anne Richardson
5/30 | Herbst Theatre | 401 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $30-$40
The Last SF Philharmonic Show of the Season! Music Director Jessica Bejarano and the San Francisco Philharmonic close their season with a program of mystery and lyricism. Soloist Anne Richardson, associate principal cello with the San Francisco Symphony, brings her expressive mastery to a cello concerto--you won't want to miss her performance. Then, the evening culminates with British composer Edward Elgar’s beloved Enigma Variations. Each variation reveals a vivid musical portrait!
The Glitch Mob presented by PW and DJ Dials
5/30 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $38.02, 21+
From the music to the live experience, this chapter of The Glitch Mob centers on community, authenticity, and immersion — reconnecting directly with the culture that brought them together, while helping shape the next wave of underground dance music.
Lakeshore Spring Festival
5/30 | Lakeshore Ave | Lakeshore between Lake Park & Mandana, Oakland | 11 a.m. | Free
It’s the inaugural Lakeshore Spring Festival featuring two stages of music, outdoor dining from award winning restaurants, artisan cocktails & bevvys, a kid’s zone, an artisan vendor market and a celebration of one of Oakland’s best neighborhoods!
Dance 5Rhythms Silent Disco
5/30 | San Francisco Botanical Garden — Great Meadow | 9th Ave & Lincoln Way, SF | 12 p.m. | $35-$45
Dance 5Rhythms® is a moving meditation — a dynamic way to both workout and to meditate in the same breath, connecting deeply with the inner self in harmony with the natural elements.
Parks4All: Brewfest 2026
5/30 | Presidio Civil War Parade Ground | 34 Graham St, SF | 12 p.m. | $60+
This lively outdoor event brings together the best of Bay Area craft beer, local food trucks, and live music. All set against the stunning backdrop of the Presidio and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Exit Through The Box Shop: Opulent Temple x Box Shop
5/30 | The Box Shop | 951 Hudson Ave, SF | 7 p.m. | $35+
The Box Shop has been a home for artists who build and dream big. Art created here has ended up in front of millions like Burning Man, EDC, Coachella and public spaces around the world. The Box Shop will continue to be that home for artists for many more years to come, but this fall, we say goodbye to our longtime home at Hudson Ave and move to a new space.
Sunday 5/31
Brews of the Ancient World: Teas and Natural Dyes
5/31 | The Church of Mother Gong | 1345 Grant Ave, SF | 2 p.m. | $40
Explore the historical and cultural relationships between humans and psychoactive plants in an educational setting. This discussion-based workshop highlights lesser-known species and their roles in traditional practices and global ethnobotany. Plants discussed may include Salvia divinorum, Mimosa hostilis, Peganum harmala, morning glory species, and certain cacti. In collaboration with Experimental College.
Labyrinth
5/31 | The Castro Theatre | 429 Castro St, SF | 1 p.m. | $20
All hail 40 years of The Gobin King with this special anniversary screening of Labyrinth at The Castro Theatre! Starring David Bowie in one of his most iconic roles, and directed by the legendary Jim Henson, Labyrinth has stood the test of time, casting its spell on generations of audiences.
Monday 6/1
Make Me Laugh Monday
6/1 | Yoshi’s Oakland | 510 Embarcadero W, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $48.10+
Get ready for a night of nonstop laughter as Make Me Laugh Monday takes over the stage at Yoshi’s Oakland with pure comedic fire from start to finish. Featuring A.J. Jamal, Jay Lamont, and Anderi “Mr. Amen” Bailey. Hosted by J Red.
Next Week’s Events 6/2-6/8
Tuesday 6/2
Mia Wilson
6/2 | 4 Star Theater | 2200 Clement St, SF | 8 p.m. | $16
Southern California singer-songwriter Mia Wilson blends piano and guitar-based compositions with lush orchestral arrangements to create a backdrop for her introspective lyrics and captivating mezzo-soprano vocals.
Wednesday 6/3
Billy Eichner with Tony Bravo - Billy on Billy: An Audio Memoir
6/3 | Calvary Presbyterian | 2515 Fillmore St, SF | 7 p.m. | $24
We are honored to welcome Billy Eichner to Calvary Presbyterian for an evening celebrating the release of Billy on Billy: An Audio Memoir. Billy will be joined by San Francisco Chronicle’s Arts & Culture columnist, Tony Bravo.
Thursday 6/4
Downtown First Thursdays w/ Janelle Monáe DJ Set
6/4 | Downtown SF | 2nd St between Market & Howard, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Icon. Actor. Music visionary. Janelle Monáe takes over the decks with a DJ set ready to blast you into Pride Month.
Drag For Your LIFE!
6/4 | Grand Lobby, YBCA | 701 Mission St, SF | 7 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Drag For Your LIFE! is a celebration of drag as art, resistance, and radical imagination. Through glamour, humor, protest, and transformation, these performers embody the living legacy of queer and trans performance—honoring the past while dazzling us toward new futures.
Friday 6/5
The Helltones + Mind The Chord + Lady Starbeast + Jackie Clementine
6/5 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 8 p.m. | $15, 21+
Go see my buddies: Mind the Chord (East Bay power trio. Loud guitars. Big hooks), Lady Starbeast (defying traditional genre & embodying idiosyncrasy with Oakland based dark pop), & Jackie Clementine (fast, rowdy, indie garage rock & punk band based in Martinez)!
North Beach First Friday Artwalk
6/5 | Professor Seagull's Smartshop and Gallery | 1351 Grant Ave, SF | 5 p.m. | Free
Every First Friday, Professor Seagull's brings together great music and local artists focusing on mind-bending imagery inspired by mystic experiences.
Drag Me Downtown | SF Pride Pop-Up Drag Show Series
6/5 | Downtown SF | 101 California Plaza, SF | 4:30 p.m. | Donation
Buckle up, buttercup! Drag Me Downtown, San Francisco's signature pop-up drag show series, returns every Friday for Pride 2026! 4 Shows. 13 Performers. 100% San Francisco.
Saturday 6/6
SF LGBT Center Presents Building The Block: Rainbow Reunion
6/6 | SF LGBT Center |1800 Market St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free, All ages
SF LGBT Center’s 3rd annual outdoor celebration that brings our beautiful LGBTQ+ community together through drag performances, live music, local small business vendors, food trucks, a free clothes closet, art exhibits, and more!
Festa Italiana
6/6 & 6/7 | North Beach | Stockton & Filbert St, SF | 10 a.m. | Free
A free, family-friendly celebration of Italian food, wine, music, culture—with the Statuto Race on Sunday morning, all in the heart of North Beach.
Union Street Festival
6/6-6/7 | Union St | Union St from Fillmore to Gough St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
Located in the bustling Cow Hollow neighborhood, the two-day long Union Street Festival brings neighbors, locals and visitors alike to celebrate in the streets of San Francisco’s Marina District.
Sunday 6/7
Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Juneteenth on the Waterfront
6/7 | Ferry Building Plaza | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
Celebrate local Black-owned businesses at the 6th annual Juneteenth on the Waterfront. Savor handcrafted foods and drinks from Black entrepreneurs, shop for local crafts at the In The Black pop-up market, and enjoy fun activities for the whole family.
Monday 6/8
Check Please! Taste & Sip 2026
6/8 | San Francisco Design Center Galleria 101 Henry Adams S, SF | 7 p.m. | $109-$159
Join host Leslie Sbrocco to celebrate the 21st season of Check, Please! Bay Area. Many of Sbrocco’s favorite wineries and more than 50 restaurants from the show will be featured in this showcase of the Bay Area’s amazing culinary community. And the best part is — you get to sample them all!
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