Go out in style, just like the last week of the month.
Choose your own adventure for Memorial Day with a trip to Lagunitas, Napa, or a run around the city. Then, it’s officially summer and SF has outdoor activities galore. Check out the rooftop scene at SFMOMA, the block party on Front Street, the Union Street Festival, and plenty of Wine Country happenings. Head indoors for another round of Daybreaker, the SF Documentary Festival, and a spectacular drag brunch in Santa Rosa.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Catch the lineup at the San Francisco Documentary Festival.
Let loose at Front Street's new block party series.
Bring some Daybreaker energy to your night.
Support the OMCA at a star-studded fundraiser.
Have a good one.
Chill with Lagunitas and the Los Angeles League of Musicians at an outdoor concert under the redwoods with plenty of brews; Monday, 4:20pm to 9pm. // The Lagunitas Brewing Company, 1280 North McDowell (Petaluma); tickets at eventbrite.com
Check out Under-Study, Napa’s new bakery, café, and butcher shop for fresh pastries, treats, and cuts from the Michelin-starred team behind Press; Mondays through Sundays, 7am to 5pm. // Under-Study, 595 St. Helena Hwy. (St. Helena); details at under-study.com
Get a run in with some new friends. Join the Gambit app, That Girl Run Club, and Running Wylder for a four-mile shakeout followed by coffee and conversation; Monday, 8:30am to 10:30am. // Presidio; details on Instagram
Do brunch on a Tuesday—just because. Radhaus is offering it all day, every day, with good brews always fresh on tap; through Saturday. // Radhaus, 2 Marina Blvd., Building A, (Marina); details on Instagram
Build some eternal blooms at a paper flower-building workshop that’s low stress and high craft; Tuesday, 7pm to 9:30pm. // LingerSF, 2843 California St. (Pacific Heights); register at eventbrite.com
Catch the lineup at the San Francisco Documentary Festival. See dozens of non-fiction works on civic and social issues at the city’s best venues—or right from your couch; Wednesday through Sunday, June 8. // Tickets and schedule at sfdocfest2025.eventive.org
Celebrate National Burger Day with a limited edition Farmer’s Market smashburger featuring roasted oyster mushrooms, Tillamook cheddar, and The Redwood Room at The Clift's signature sauce; Wednesday at 5pm. // The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco, 495 Geary St. (TenderNob); reservations at redwoodroomsf.com
Enjoy a taste of Italy with Elvio Cogno wines. Assistant winemaker Giulio Giacosa will be on hand to guide you through a tasting of barolos and barberas along with a Piedmont-inspired multi-course menu from La Connessa; Wednesday, 6:30pm to 9:30pm. // La Connessa, 1695 Mariposa St. (Potrero Hill); tickets at eventbrite.com
Oracle Park’s summer concert lineup kicks off this week. Five major artists are set to take the stage between May and July, bringing a wide range of award-winning sounds to the SF waterfront. Reserve a concert suite for Stray Kids (May 28) and get tickets to Kendrick Lamar & SZA (May 29); Wednesday at 7:30pm and Thursday at 7pm. // 24 Willie Mays Plaza (South Beach), mlb.com/giants
Thank you to our partners at Giants Enterprises.
Raise a glass to intrigue at the grand opening of Lore, a new speakeasy and escape room experience in the Mission serving up nostalgic Asian cocktails and bites; Thursday at 5:45pm. // Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room, 3065 16th St. (Mission); reservations at loresf.com
Party with SFMOMA and Dirtybird for the museum’s “Rooftop Radio” series, complete with live painting, DJ sets, and a retrospective of the legendary record label’s evolution; Thursday, 5pm to 9pm. // SFMOMA, 151 Third St. (SoMa); tickets at sfmoma.org
See culinary masters Alice Waters and Thomas Keller in conversation over cuisine, community, and culture in celebration of the Chef’s Table: Legends Netflix series; Thursday at 7:30pm. // Sydney Goldstein Theater, 275 Hayes St. (Civic Center); tickets at cityarts.net
Let sparks fly at a low-and-no-alcohol mixer. Better Bar and Organic Chemistry Dating are teaming up with Matchbox for a no gimmicks dating event designed for fun and connection; Friday, 6pm to 11pm. // Phoenix Hotel, 601 Eddy St. (Tenderloin); register at eventbrite.com
Let loose at Front Street's new block party series. Watch the game, dance to live tunes, and grab some good libations with an outdoor, after-work event in the city’s first entertainment zone; Friday, 4pm to 9pm. // Front St. between California St. and Sacramento St. (FiDi); RSVP at downtownsf.org
Make it a night (market) at Fort Mason with local artisans, irresistible eats, live music, and creative workshops; Friday, 4pm to 9pm. // Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); details at offthegrid.com
Bring some Daybreaker energy to your night. The famed sober dance party is going a little Burning Man with LED and immersive art and dancing as the sun sets; Friday, 7pm to 10:30pm. // Broadway Studios, 435 Broadway (North Beach); tickets at daybreaker.com
Unleash your inner bookworm at the Bay Area Book Festival. Spend an inspiring weekend in downtown Berkeley watching your favorite authors take the stage, mingling at a block party, and getting writing tips from live workshops; Saturday, 10:30am to 9pm, and Sunday, 11am to 9pm. // Tickets and schedule at baybookfest.org
Reach new heights with a free day of climbing at Movement. Head to the Presidio (or other Bay Area locations) for free gear rentals and classes throughout the day; Saturday, 8am to 8pm. // Movement San Francisco, 924 Old Mason St. (Presidio); details at movementgyms.com
Make it over to Union Street for their annual festival highlighting local businesses, community, and culture. Join in on live screen printing, root for the Waiter Relay Race, and dine, dance, and celebrate for two days; Saturday through Sunday, 11am to 7pm. // Union St. between Fillmore St. and Gough St. (Cow Hollow); details at sunsetmercantilesf.com
Thank you to our partners at the Union Street Festival.
Have a fête in a field. Head to the mountains for a scenic dinner from Dream Inn Santa Cruz, Birichino wines, and the fertile fields of Mariquita Farm; Saturday at 4pm. // Mariquita Farm, 142 Linden Rd. (Watsonville); tickets at outstandinginthefield.com
Get out of town for some country fun. Grip the bull and raise a glass for the first annual Corks, Kegs, and ‘Que Country Fest, which brings together local craft libations, BBQ, and live music; Saturday, 5pm to 9pm. // Thorson’s Arena, 2005 Hayes Ln. (San Martin); tickets at c-k-q.com
Thank you to our partners at Visit Morgan Hill.
Support the OMCA at a star-studded fundraiser. Comedian, director, and producer W. Kamau Bell will lead a powerful conversation with filmmaker and artist Adrian L. Burrell and Nightcrawling author Leila Mottley to benefit the museum; Saturday, 6pm to 9pm. // Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), 1000 Oak St. (Oakland); tickets at museumca.org
Tour the East Cut through tales and cocktails on a guided walk through the neighborhood; Saturday, 3pm to 5pm. // Seven Square Restaurant and Taproom Lounge, 299 2nd St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Indulge in a little Sunday funday with Almanac Beer’s new mimosa station, a lineup of flavorful juices best enjoyed al fresco at their West Oakland Clubhouse; Sunday at 11am. // Almanac West Oakland Clubhouse, Prescott Market, 1640 18th St Suite A (Oakland); details on Instagram
Learn the story of Harvey Milk in an unexpected format. The acclaimed opera Harvey Milk Reimagined captures the story and tragic ending of the beloved community leader; Sunday at 3pm. // Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, 700 Howard St. (SoMa); tickets at cityboxoffice.com
Brunch Vegas-style with the Flamingo Resort & Spa’s Drag Brunch Spectacular. Vote on which of three fabulous queens deserve the title of Miss Flamingo while you nosh on a three-course meal by celebrity chef Chris Ricketts; Sunday, 11:30am to 3:30pm. // Vintage Space, 2777 Fourth St. (Santa Rosa); tickets at flamingoresort.com
Stir up your Sunday with Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason, who return to Davies Symphony Hall for a recital featuring works by Gabriel Fauré, Francis Poulenc, and Felix Mendelssohn, together with a new work by British composer Natalie Klouda; Sunday at 7:30pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
Shop your heart out at Head West, where local brands and small businesses come together for everything from handmade ceramics to vintage finds; Sunday, 11am to 5pm. // Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building (Embarcadero); details at ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
