May 2012

Year Round
Steve Silver's
Beach Blanket Babylon
CLUB FUGAZI - 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Boulevard - (Green Street) - San Francisco CA 94133 - Wednesdays & Thursdays - 8:00 PM - Fridays - 6:30 PM - Saturdays - 6:30 & 9:30 PM - Sundays - 2:00 & 5:00 PM (Matinees) - Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon, the longest running musical revue in theatre history, is a zany musical spoof of pop culture with extravagant costumes and outrageously huge hats. With sold-out performances since 1974, Beach Blanket Babylon is an internationally acclaimed San Francisco institution. With more than 12,000 performances in San Francisco, the show has performed for standing room only during its London and Las Vegas engagements. Beach Blanket Babylon continually evolves in its hilarious parodies of current events and popular icons as today's headlines unfold.  For more information click here.

Apr - Oct
Golden Gate Park Band Summer Sunday Concerts
Golden Gate Park
(510) 530-0814
The Golden Gate Park Band have been playing free public concerts on Sundays in Golden Gate Park continuously since September of 1882. The Band plays a great variety of music that includes classic band favorites

May thru Oct
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2012
Yerba Buena Gardens/San Francisco
415 543-1718
Celebrating It's 12th Anniversary Season!
The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival features 100 events, including classical and jazz concerts, opera, international music events, theater, dance, children and family programs, visual art exhibits, educational programs and cultural events. All events are FREE to the public!   

Now through – Jun 22
San Francisco Jazz Spring Season
Six-string savants. Sonic explorers. Jazz royalty. Sirens of song. Global genre-benders from Africa, England, India, Greece, Cuba, Brazil, Israel, Spain, Ireland and New Orleans. There's truly something for everyone!

May 25 - Jun 24
Black N Blue Boys / Broken Men
510 647–2949
Limited Season | Thrust Stage
Big, bold, beautiful and fierce—Dael Orlandersmith delivers a riveting performance in Black n Blue Boys / Broken Men. This world premiere introduces us to children and adults forging identities in families fractured by alcohol, drugs and abuse. Each relates a story that transforms these challenges into a celebration of our capacity to survive. Orlandersmith created this show after becoming a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize with Yellowman—and she brings these characters roaring to life with the help of Obie Award-winning director Chay Yew. In the tradition of No Child… and Taking Over, this solo show illuminates the intricacies of an experience shared by every ethnicity.

Feb 9 – Jun 22
San Francisco Jazz Spring Season
All tickets now on sale!
Six-string savants. Sonic explorers. Jazz royalty. Sirens of song. Global genre-benders from Africa, England, India, Greece, Cuba, Brazil, Israel, Spain, Ireland and New Orleans. There's truly something for everyone!

Apr 25 – May 13
In Paris
Berkeley Rep invites you to a love story that could only unfold In Paris. Legendary performer Mikhail Baryshnikov takes the stage with Anna Sinyakina and a talented ensemble assembled by visionary director Dmitry Krymov. Based on a story by Nobel Prize-winner Ivan Bunin, In Paris is a dazzling new play set in the 1930s, which mixes movement with a romantic story and spectacular design.

May 1 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Florida Marlins
Tuesday 7:15pm PDT AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

May 2 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Florida Marlins
Wednesday 7:15 PDT AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA 

May 3 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Florida Marlins
Thursday 12:45pm PDT  AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

May 4 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Orange Friday Texting Gloves-First 20,000 fans!
Friday 7:15pm PDT  AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

May 5 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Sergio Romo Bobblehead, First 25,000 fans!
Saturday 1:05pm PDT  AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

May 6 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Giants Rope Necklace!
Sunday 1:05pm PDT  AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA 

May 8
Summer of Art Live Music, Dance & Food Trucks | UN Plaza
Cost: FREE | United Nations Plaza
Summer of Art is a free lunchtime series of live music, dance and theater happening every Tuesday from 12 to 2 p.m. at U.N. Plaza throughout summer. See FREE Dance, Music and Theater shows while enjoying lunch from Off the Grid food trucks

May 10
Mission Community Market | SF
Cost: FREE* | Mission Community Market
The Mission Community Market is a weekly, outdoor marketplace that celebrates the Mission’s diversity with fresh foods, local businesses, and after-school activities in order to increase economic opportunity, family health and the fun, safe use of streets in the Mission. Mission Community Market

May 10
Outdoor Salsa Party & Free Dance Lessons | Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jessie Square
The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival kicks off the monthly open air dance party Let’s Go Salsa @ Jessie with the amazing SF salsa band Mazacote.

May 11 - 13
41st Annual Stanford Powwow | Dance & Music Festival
Friday, May 11 – All Day | Cost: FREE* | Eucalyptus Grove - Stanford University
An annual three-day free celebration of Native American cultures including dance and music with more than 100 artist, food and information booth vendors.  This outdoor event will continue “rain or shine” and takes place on the  Stanford campus May 11-13, 2012.

May 12
4th Annual Inner Peace Festival | Lake Merritt
Saturday, May 12 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Pergola at Lake Merritt
This spring, the Centers of Light invite you to the local edition of their nationwide festivals honoring the heroic human spirit and celebrating the capacity, potential and reality of each person to be peaceful.

May 12
Park Street Spring Festival | Alameda
Saturday, May 12 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Historic Park Street Business District
The 12th Annual Park Street Spring Festival has become a Mother’s Day weekend tradition in Alameda.
With over 150 vendors, the street fair is a perfect place to find a gift for Mom. Or maybe you would like to treat Mom to a mimosa and lunch

May 12
11th Annual Pagan Festival & Parade | Berkeley
Saturday, May 12 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Park
Come to Berkeley’s annual celebration of all things pagan with Druid storytelling, altars to your beloved dead, public rituals, speakers and music & dance performances.  Come dressed: Best Costume prizes for Youth and Adults. Interfaith Procession starts at noon—Best Float prize.

May 12
Park Street Spring Festival | Alameda
Saturday, May 12 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Historic Park Street Business District
The Park Street Spring Festival is a Mother’s Day weekend tradition in Alameda and the San Francisco Bay Area. Weekend activities include over 150 art and craft vendors, live music, kids’ area, food vendors, and beer & wine.

May 12
Taiwanese American Cultural Festival | Union Square
Saturday, May 12 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Union Square
Started in 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.

May 12
Hungarian Heritage Festival | Belmont
Saturday, May 12 – 11:30 am | Cost: $5* | Belmont Twin Pines Park
Savor the tastes, sights and sounds of Hungary. Come see what makes Hungarian culture truly unique.
All music and dance performances and exhibits included in the price of admission ($5 for adults; $3 for youth 5-18 yrs; children under 5 free).

May 12
Classic Car Parade & Festival “May Madness” | San Rafael
Saturday, May 12 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | May Madness Classic Car Parade
The streets of Downtown San Rafael will come alive once again as the tradition of  ”cruising” and 50′s and 60′s nostalgia as one of the North Bay’s largest car displays and parade comes to Fourth Street for the 25th consecutive year.

May 13
2012 How Weird Street Faire | SoMa
Sunday, May 13 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | South of Market
For the 13th Annual How Weird Street Faire, 13 city blocks will be filled with art and performances, vendors from around the world, tasty food and drinks, and all the colorful weirdness that San Francisco is famous for. All ages are welcome, and costumes are highly encouraged.

May 14 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies
Monday 7:15pm PDT  AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

May 15 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies
Tuesday 7:15pm PDT  AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

May 16 -
San Francisco Giants vs. St Louis Cardinals
Wednesday 7:15pm PDT  AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

May 17 -
San Francisco Giants vs. St Louis Cardinals
Thursday 12:45pm PDT  AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

May 18
Oakland Greek Festival | May 18-20
Friday, May 18 – All Day | Cost: $5* | Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension
A couple of Greek Pastries (Glyko), and then a couple of sprints around the dance floor. A savory lamb sandwich followed by a stroll through the rich marketplace (Agora). It’s the Greek way – everything in moderation.

May 18 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics
Friday 7:15pm PDT  AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

May 19
Murmurama 2012: Art, Wine & Music Downtown Block Party | Oakland
Saturday, May 19 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Oakland
Oakland Art Murmur spins off to Saturday nights with the second nnnual Murmurama, a multi-venue celebration including  art exhibitions, film screenings, live music, food, wine and more.

May 19 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics
Giants Fedora Hat & Strike Out Cancer Day, First 20,000 fans!
Saturday 1:05pm PDT  AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

May 19
Academy Sleepovers: Penguins & Pajamas
Join us and be one of the first guests to explore our new aquarium gallery, Animal Attractions. The Radio Disney AM 1310 Road Crew will will also be providing some entertainment — including games, new dances, sing alongs to favorite tunes, and tons of awesome prizes.

May 19
Uncorked! San Francisco Wine Festival
Ghirardelli Square and on Beach Street
Between Larkin & Polk Streets - San Francisco
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The sixth annual Uncorked! Wine Festival. In partnership with a local non-profit organization, Uncorked is a public event which provides an opportunity to taste, learn and experience wine from throughout Northern California.

May 20 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics
Brian Wilson Gnome, First 20,000 fans!
Sunday 1:05pm PDT  AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

May 26
Golden Gate Bridge: 75th Anniversary Festival
Saturday, May 26 – All Day | Cost: FREE* | Golden Gate Bridge & Northern Waterfront
The two-day Golden Gate Festival is the center point of the Bridge’s year-long 75th anniversary program during 2012.

May 27
Treasure Island Flea Market | Free Admission Deal
Sunday, May 27 – All Day | Cost: FREE* | Great Lawn
The Treasure Island Flea is a monthly open-air flea market showcasing hundreds of local vendors ranging from indie designers, up-cyclers, collectors, handmakers, makers, bakers and more plus outdoor exhibits and gourmet  food trucks.

May  28 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Monday 2:05pm PDT  AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

May  29 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Tuesday 7:15pm PDT AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

May  30 -
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Wednesday 7:15pm PDT AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA

 

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