14 Things to Do in San Francisco This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Live on Larkin Free Street Festival

A new free community street festival launches on Larkin Street with K-pop DJs, karaoke, local food, and family-friendly activities.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Larkin Street, San Francisco

Spring SF International Tea Festival 2026

The historic Ferry Building hosts an international tea festival with over 30 vendors across two days.

Saturday, May 2 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Ferry Building

Music & Nightlife

The Blessed Madonna by Electroluxx

DJ powerhouse The Blessed Madonna headlines an Electroluxx night at Midway SF.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Midway SF, San Francisco

Wage War - It Calls Me By Name Tour

Heavy rock band Wage War brings their It Calls Me By Name Tour to the legendary Fillmore.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco

Ravi Coltrane at SFJAZZ Center

Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane performs at the Miner Auditorium inside the SFJAZZ Center.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco

Mahjong After Dark

A late-night mahjong social event in San Francisco drawing hundreds of interested locals.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:00 PM · San Francisco

Arts & Culture

69th San Francisco International Film Festival

SFFILM's prestigious international film festival wraps up its final days at various SF venues.

Friday, May 1 – Monday, May 4, 2026 5:30 PM · Various Locations, San Francisco

Italiani Veri Musical Experience

A high-energy live Italian musical performance featuring international vocals at The Palace Theatre.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · The Palace Theatre, San Francisco

Date Night

Ferry Flicks at Fort Point Beer Garden

Outdoor movie night at the Fort Point Beer Garden inside the Ferry Building, running select Fridays.

Friday, May 1, 2026 7:00 PM · Ferry Building, San Francisco

Tea. Dance.

An afternoon dance event at the SFAC Main Gallery tied to the Moving San Francisco exhibition.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 4:00 PM · SFAC Main Gallery, San Francisco

After Dark Thursday Nights at the Exploratorium

Adults-only evening at the Exploratorium featuring hands-on science exhibits, cocktails, and a curated theme.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:00 PM · Exploratorium, Pier 15, San Francisco

Family-Friendly

AAPI Heritage Month Day Market

A daytime market celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Yank Sing's Rincon Center location.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 11:00 AM · Yank Sing, Spear St, San Francisco

Outdoors & Active

Humble Strides Community Run

A community run gathering in San Francisco open to all paces and experience levels.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:15 AM · San Francisco

Free Events

Bay Area Dance Week 2026

A 10-day festival with 100+ free dance classes, workshops, and performances across the Bay Area through May 3.

Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Various locations, Bay Area