Winner of 3 Isadora Duncan Dance Awards—the highest recognition for dance in the Bay Area! A mysterious siren’s warning sets off a chain of events that transforms a routine voyage into a supernatural battle between ego and redemption, told through the passionate art of flamenco. Thunder cracks, and the ship veers off course. Will the crew rise above their own demons, or be lost to the depths forever?
Our Partners’ Events
Hubba Hubba Revue's UNDERSEA BURLESQUE!
5/24 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15-$40, 18+
Ahoy, Matey! This Memorial Day weekend join us for mischievous mermaids, beautiful buccaneers, & all the delectable denizens of the deep, as San Francisco's world-famous burlesque & variety show takes you on a fun-filled voyage to the bottom of the sea!
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!
This Week’s Events 5/19-5/25
Tuesday 5/19
Alisa Amador
5/19 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany | 7:30 p.m. | $23.48
Alisa Amador made history in 2022 with the first-ever Spanish language song to win the prestigious Tiny Desk Contest. Now, the bilingual singer/songwriter is formally introducing herself with a full-length album that is raw and vulnerable, at once steeped in devastating loss and uncertainty, but also laced with the hope and resilience of a young woman learning to find her voice and stand her ground.
Wednesday 5/20
BAVC Media 50th Anniversary Gala
5/20 | SOMArts | 934 Brannan St, SF | 5 p.m. | $100+
Join us in celebrating 50 years of BAVC Media’s legacy of opening doors, disrupting narratives, and building media making careers! The evening will include a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, dynamic program featuring special guests, highlights from programs, and a look back at BAVC’s past throughout the evening.
Thursday 5/21
North Beach Psychedelic Community Integration Circle
5/21 | The Church of Mother Gong | 1345 Grant Ave, SF | 7 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Join us for a roundtable discussion and peer support for psychedelic experiences. This monthly event provides a safe container for people to integrate and share in community with trained facilitators. Hosted by: Church of Mother Gong in collaboration with Rooted Ethos.
Larkin Poe
5/21 | Uptown Theatre Napa | 1350 3rd St, Napa | 8 p.m. | $60.90+
Already hailed for the sincerity of their songcraft, the Lovell sisters now place an even greater spotlight on their gift for storytelling, delving deep into personal narratives with universal themes of self-acceptance and individuality against a backdrop of contemporary blues and rock influences.
Friday 5/22
World Goth Night
5/22 | DNA Loung | 375 11th St, SF | 9 p.m. | $15-$25, 18+
World Goth Day, --ahem-- Night at DNA Lounge! This massive celebration brings together San Francisco's most prominent dark alternative crews for a full venue take-over! A full night of music, art, visuals and fashion, all the things that bring our communities together!
Fort Mason Night Market
5/22 | Fort Mason | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 5 p.m. | Free, All ages
The free monthly market transforms the historic waterfront campus into a booming destination for shopping, dining, music, and community. The Stern Grove Festival stage will feature performances from Danny's Live Dead, and DJs from the Blue Bear School of Music.
FoodieLand
5/22-5/24 | Cow Palace | 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City | 3 p.m. | $11.94 + $15/parking
More than just a festival, FoodieLand is a gathering place where friends and families come together to celebrate community through food, culture, and unforgettable moments.
Saturday 5/23
2026 US Air Guitar Championships
5/23 | Bottom of the Hill | 1233 17th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15
Part rock show. Part comedy act. Part spectacle. US Air Guitar allows ordinary people to become ridiculous rock stars! Come witness the fun or if you dare to compete, bring your invisible axe and get your shot at glory. Winner advances to the US Air Guitar National Finals, which are at The Independent in San Francisco on August 1st!
Summer Goth Picnic
5/23 | SF Conservatory of Flowers | 100 JFK Dr, SF | 2 p.m. | Free
Bring your fabulous gothic selves out to the park in San Francisco for a gothnic to celebrate World Goth Day! Bring food and drinks for you and yours. This is not a potluck, but if you feel like sharing that's awesome!
Grease Sing-Along
5/23 | The Castro Theatre | 429 Castro St, SF | 8 p.m. | $25.12
Don your pink jackets and break out the dippity-do for an unforgettable night where you are the star! Hosted by our illustrious hosts, Sara Toby Moore and Laurie Bushman, the evening will feature a costume contest before the movie with fabulous prizes given to the evening’s best!
Sunday 5/24
Better Than Ezra
5/24 | The Guild Theatre | 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park | 8 p.m. | $75+
Those hummable melodies, unshakable guitar riffs, and confessional lyrics has quietly cemented the group as an enduring force in rock music.
Monday 5/25
Golden State Valkyries
5/25 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 7 p.m. | $27.55+
Watch the Valkyries take on the Connecticut Sun!
Next 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
There’s only one Wale. Since arriving in 2006, he 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. A market of local food and goods is available between sessions, and every ticket includes all necessary gear for climbing.
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. Their act is funny, intimate, theatrical, and strange in exactly the right proportions.
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. Known for his sharp political insight, surreal storytelling, and genre-defying style, Riley will dive into the ideas behind the film, his creative process, and the cultural questions that fuel his work.
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. A wink to Fosse. A torn Erotica page. A brush with ABBA. A whisper of Dark Garden indulgence.
Friday 5/29
Alabama Shakes
5/29 & 5/30 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $68.25+
The Athens, AL-raised band, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, and bassist Zac Cockrell exploded onto the scene in 2012. Their music is an innovative blend of rock, rhythm & blues, and soul, characterized by powerful vocals and electrifying live performances.
Allah-Las
5/29 & 5/30 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 9 p.m. | $49.48
Allah-Las make music that resists easy placement. The band has steadily sidestepped trends, creating a sound rooted not in nostalgia, but in feel—instinctual, atmospheric, and often instrumental in its storytelling, even when words are not present. Their records suggest a band uninterested in spectacle, focused instead on tone, pacing, and space.
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. Featuring live drumming, DJs, dance performances, and interactive lessons, this joyful, all-ages dance party invites everyone to jump in, let loose, and feel the beat.
Saturday 5/30
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. No experience or special skills necessary, no choreography or steps to learn. Everyone is welcome.
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.
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.
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