Happy Friday Everyone! You've worked hard all week, and now it's time to have fun! Getting out and enjoying the beautiful Bay Area, as well as enjoying the company of friends old and new, is great for your mental health. So check out some of our favorite events from around the Bay that you can attend this weekend!
Click on any of the event titles for a link to the event.
Friday, May 12th
Thrive City, San Francisco
5:30 PM, Ages: All
Free
Dub Nation – come out to Thrive City for the Golden State Warriors Playoffs Watch Party, presented by Chase.
When the Warriors are on the road, enjoy lawn games and our sport court, special guests and entertainers, and cheer on the Dubs while we broadcast the game on the plaza board! All Chase cardholders can show their Chase credit or debit card to access the Chase Lounge for a VIP experience and receive an exclusive giveaway (while supplies last).
Space in the Chase Lounge is limited. Deposit and credit card products provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC.
Prohibited Items & Activities at Thrive City:
No Scooters, bikes, skateboard, or rollerblades
No Panhandling, solicitation, or loitering
No Smoking of any kind
All Pets* must be on a leash
Guests are prohibited from bringing outside alcoholic beverages to Thrive City
No Amplified sound
No Drones
No Motorized vehicles
No Pamphlets or product samples
No Overnight camping
No Weapons or dangerous devices of any kind including, but not limited to, pepper spray, flares and fireworks, tasers/stun guns
All Garbage, bottles, cans, paper, or other waste matter should be placed in designated trash and recycling receptacles
No Trespassing when Thrive City is closed
Any other prohibited items, activity, or behaviors deemed unsafe, or unacceptable by Chase Center Management
*Trained service animals must remain on a leash, tether or in a harness at all times unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the person’s disability prevents use of these devices.
Fort Mason, San Francisco
5 PM, Ages: All
Free (Food Separate)
California’s largest nighttime street food festival is back in San Francisco every Friday beginning March 24, 2023! Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center returns for its 13th season celebrating the variety, diversity and passion of the Bay Area food truck scene and beyond.
With over 50 food creators throughout the season, you can find your favorite treats while also discovering new and delicious dishes. Along with a diverse selection of food options, each Friday will also feature the Kivelstadt Cellars WineGarten, full cocktail bar, live music, and more!
Off the Grid: Fort Mason Friday Night Food Truck Party
March 24 – June 23, 2023
Every Friday | 5-10 pm – Rain or Shine
Fort Mason Center parking lot, 2 Marina Blvd., SF
FREE Admission
Please note that as of March 2023 Off the Grid has only announced dates through June 23rd but says “The 2023 season will be every Friday 5-10pm from March 24 – June 23 and then we will return in the fall for another round of special events.”
See the food truck lineup (25+ every week from a rotating list of 50 food trucks)
Special Events & Updates
Every 3rd Friday – Fido Fridays – 10% off bar for pet owners during “yappy” hour
Every 1st Friday – Family Fridays – 10% off bar for parents during happy hour
See offthegrid.com for updates
Saturday, May 13th
Lakeside Landing, San Francisco
10 AM, Ages: All
Free
♥️ 10AM to 3PM, shop the pop-up market for unique Mother's Day gifts! 🍼 10AM to 12PM, bring donations of NEW baby essentials for the @hpp_sf coordinated by St. Francis Episcopal Church. 🎶 From 10AM, live music on stage! Folk music from Johnna Dereath and Jamie Wilson, followed at 12PM by live jazz by S.S. Quarantet.
Oakland Museum of California, Oakland
5 PM, Ages: All
$70
BBQ without Borders 2023 is a place to celebrate immigration through the lens of regional Barbecue. Featuring Chef Lilly Duran of Clandestina Cocina, Chef Ron Dumra of Wah Jee Wah and Chef Tadayuki of the former Family Cafe; we will be serving delicious Cuban, Japanese and Indian BBQ (both vegetarian and non vegetarian options) along with specialty desserts from Third Culture Bakery, signature cocktails, beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages. Live entertainment will take place throughout the night- we will have Taiko drummers, a Cuban Salsa band, Bhangra, Flamenco and even a little opera! We will also have an immersive exhibit exploring the lives and stories of our featured Chefs, a kids activities center, a raffle of amazing prizes and an interactive art exhibit.
UPDATE 5/9/2013- we are very very close to selling out. We have a number of VIP tickets and a few general entry tickets left, the reduced priced tickets have sold out however if you want to attend but cannot afford the tickets listed please email us noimmigrantsnospice@gmail.com and we will start a priority waitlist. We plan to raffle a few off on 5/11 from this list!
Featuring performances by:
Diana Gameros
Melissa Cruz
Emeryville Taiko
Starrz Bollywood
Keenar
Sabor de Mi Cuba
Efrain Solis
and more!
Menu
Chef Rounak Dumra (Indian BBQ)
Option 1:
Punjabi Chicken
Tikka Kabob
Grilled over Mesquite
Option 2
Local California Tandoori Lamb Chop
Grilled over Mesquite
Option 3 (veg/vegan available)
Samosa Chaat
Fried Potato Dumpling
Garbanzo beans
Yogurt Sauce
With Tamarind & Mint Chutney
** All served with a side of pickled salad (Onions, tomato, cucumber, chili and lime)
Chef Tadayuki Furui (Japanese BBQ)
Option 1
Grilled Chicken Thigh and Green Onions with Tare
Option 2
Tsukune
Pork Shoulder, Onion, Den Sake Koji on a Skewer
Option 3 (Vegan)
Grilled Riceball with Tare & Seaweed
**all served with a side of Japanese pickles (napa cabbage, carrots, turnips, & Meyer lemon)
Chef Lillian Duran (Cuban BBQ)
Option 1
Lechon (Whole Roasted Pork)
Option 2
Grilled Fish in Coconut Sauce & Plantain Leaves
Option 3 (Vegan)
Grilled Sweet Potato with Herbs & Mojo Criollo
**all served with side of Congris: rice and black beans cooked together, sofrito, cumin, oregano; Tostones & tropical slaw: smashed and deep fried green plantains, topped with a mix of cabbage, white onion, mango, coconut shredded and mint cilantro sauce
****all sides are Vegan & GF
Sunday, May 14th
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
1 PM, Ages: All
Free
There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels.
The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for you to skate to. On most Sundays, there’s usually someone willing to teach you a few choreographed roller disco dance moves.
Red Oak Victory, Richmond
9 AM, Ages: All
$15
What would Mom like more than starting her special day with a fresh, hot Pancake Breakfast?
What could be better for Mothers Day than to treat Mom to a breakfast cooked in and served from a real World War II ship’s galley? Freshly made pancakes, sausage, bacon, and scrambled eggs will be accompanied by apple slices, coffee and orange juice. And Mimosas are availlable for our adult patrons for an extra fee.
Breakfast will be accompanied by the live music The Sites Show whose sound has been described as “a fun blend of North and South American Rock ‘n Roll”. Plus, our original 1944 radio room will be in operation to send free Radiograms to friends and family around the world.
Your breakfast is only $15 for adults and $5 for children 8 and under. Breakfast service begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 1:00 PM. As an added bonus, a limited number of same-day docent-guided tours of the ship are available at a discounted rate. Click on the Get Tickets box above for more details.
We want to thank Kaiser-Permanente for their generous support of our Pancake Breakfasts. The Kaiser Shipyards and Permanente Metals Corporation built Red Oak Victory nearly eighty years ago and they continue to support her preservation.
Red Oak Victory is ideally situated for panoramic views of the entire San Francisco Bay and adjacent cities. After breakfast, enjoy a tour of the ship or just sit, chat with new friends, and enjoy the view. Breakfast ends at 1:00 PM but he ship remains open for our guests until 4:00 PM.