Bay Area Weekend Guide

SF nightlife alert: Catch DJ HVFF spinning Hip-Hop & Top 40 at LVL55 in Temple Nightclub Sat May 9, 10PM.

• Free GA guestlist before 11PM – RSVP...

Head to Pier 39 this weekend for Chonkers, the massive sea lion noticeably bigger than the usual residents and now a viral sensation drawing tourists and locals. Perfect family-friendly outdoor wildlife fun!

Catch Chanticleers Theatre's 75th anniversary opener, the witty comedy You Should Be So Lucky by Charles Busch—a shy electrologist's wild...

Amid visa woes and Iran tensions, SFIAF counters fear with 50+ artists from 9 countries in Mission venues April 29-May 10. Perfect Bay Area weekend...

East Bay families, beat the May weather with nostalgic Disney restorations at Orinda Theatre:

• Lifeboat (1944 Hitchcock thriller starring Tallulah...

Spotlight on the vibrant underground scene at SF's Kilowatt:

• Silverset (Bay Area alt-rock, up-and-coming): Live video from Kilowatt; catch them May...

Bay Area's historic Cinco de Mayo roots in Gold Rush California spark vibrant weekend celebrations blending mexican culture, music & cuisine.

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Free 30-minute outdoor pro photo shoots perfect for Mother's Day family portraits amid spring blooms. Easy Bay Area weekend fun—book now!

Free Festivals This Saturday

• 🔥 Bay Area SpringFest: FREE event in Concord at Todos Santos Plaza on Saturday May 2 from 12 PM - 7 PM with music,...

• 3-hour guided tour in SF's North Beach, sampling Italian specialties at handpicked restaurants and markets
• Learn culture, history, and traditions...

Perfect East Bay outing: Head to Todos Santos Plaza in Concord for free Bay Area SpringFest on May 2, 12-7 PM. Celebrate spring outdoors with music,...

Electronic music lovers, Dirtybird's new community-driven Social Club blends pickleball, runs, art, yoga & more with stamp-collecting for festival...

• West Coast premiere of Flex by Candice Jones: 1998 Arkansas story of five Black high school girls' basketball team chasing scholarships and WNBA...

• Ploverfest drew crowds Sunday afternoon for Sunset Dunes' one-year anniversary
• Beachside party and mini music festival marked the Great Highway...

Lamorinda/Orinda's local arts scene shines this summer with family-friendly community theater and youth talent showcases—ideal for Bay Area...

Free entry with RSVP to iconic Punchline Comedy Club (444 Battery St, SF) – otherwise $18-20. FCFS, 2-drink min. RSVP 1hr before.

• Tonight, Apr 28:...

May's date nights in SF shine with wine walks and outdoor movies—perfect for couples.

• Ferry Flicks under the Bay Bridge: Moonrise Kingdom (May 15,...

Dreaming of North Bay escapes? This HauteSheet episode spotlights Sonoma's elite lifestyle:

• Zegarra Estate: Stunning luxury property blending...

Bay Area locals' pick: Sonoma shines for relaxed wine, food, redwoods, and river vibes – perfect for families or couples.

• Base smart: Healdsburg...

Catch charismatic tenor David Marino at Live at the Orinda on May 10 – his third East Bay return, flying straight from Paris!

• World-toured star...