San Francisco offers a vibrant array of events this weekend, catering to diverse interests. Here are some highlights for Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9:
Friday, May 8
The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy
Location: Legion of Honor
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Explore artifacts and artworks from ancient Italy in this captivating exhibition.
San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF)
Locations & Times:
- The Marsh San Francisco: 7:30 PM – “Pick a Side, Babe”
- Community Music Center (CMC): 8:00 PM – “Jazz Without Borders”
- Fingersnaps Media Arts: 7:00 PM – “The First Time I Saw Me”
- Ruth’s Table: 6:00 PM – “Lay My Burden Down”
- MonkeyBrains: 8:30 PM – “Free Association (A Freesty)”
- Theatre of Yugen / Noh Space: 7:30 PM – “Silent Assassin (my addicti)”
Experience a diverse range of performances as part of the SFIAF. More details
Live Music Performances
- Hiromi’s Sonicwonder at Golden Gate Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Mechatok at Rickshaw Stop, 8:00 PM
- Pennywise at The Fillmore, 8:00 PM
Enjoy live music across various genres at these iconic venues. More details
Saturday, May 9
Taiwanese American Cultural Festival
Location: Union Square
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
Celebrate Taiwanese culture with performances, food, and activities. More details
San Francisco Silent Film Festival
Location: The Castro Theatre
Time: Various screenings starting at 10:00 AM
Experience classic silent films accompanied by live music. More details
OM Records: 30 Years Anniversary
Day Party: Embarcadero Plaza, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Free, RSVP required)
Night Party: The Great Northern, 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Celebrate three decades of OM Records with live performances and DJ sets. More details
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Season Opener
Location: Yerba Buena Gardens
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Admission: Free
Kick off the festival season with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno. More details
KQED Fest 2026
Location: The Commons – KQED Headquarters
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Admission: Free (Registration required)
Join KQED for a day of live music, food, and community engagement. More details
For more events and details, visit SF Station’s event calendar.
Enjoy your weekend in San Francisco!