From Healdsburg to Half Moon Bay, springtime graces the San Francisco Bay Area with museum exhibitions, popular festivals, live theater, ballet, contemporary dance, and jazz performances… plus baseball, too.
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Throughout May and June
Oracle Park | San Francisco Giants
Catch baseball in 29 home games versus Rockies, D-backs, Athletics, and Royals. And in June: Padres, Braves, Guardians, Red Sox, and Marlins. 24 Willie Mays Plaza. mlb.com/giants
Through May 11
Legion of Honor | Dress Rehearsal: The Art of Theatrical Design
In celebration of the museum’s 100th anniversary, a selection of outstanding costume and set designs through two intertwined stories: the history of theater and dance and the museum’s founding. Lincoln Park, 100 34th Ave. famsf.org
Through May 11
BroadwaySF | Mamma Mia!
For 25 years, the ultimate feel-good musical. Set on a Greek island where the sun always shines, it’s a tale of love, friendship, and identity told through the timeless hits of ABBA. Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St. broadwaysf.com
Through May 26
San Francisco Decorator Showcase
An elegant 9,400-square-foot Pacific Heights home features a huge rooftop deck with breathtaking city and bay views. Top interior designers work their magic in this gracious mansion. Fundraiser for University High School Financial Aid Program. 2935 Pacific Ave. decoratorshowcase.org
Through June 8
Smuin Contemporary Ballet | Dance Series 2
Maximillian Tortoriello Photography
The program embraces the future while honoring the past with a masterpiece from founder Michael Smuin. At SF’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts before moving to venues in Sonoma, Walnut Creek, Mountain View, and Carmel. smuinballet.org
Through Sept. 2
SFMOMA | Ruth Asawa: Retrospective
The first major museum retrospective of this legendary Bay Area artist’s groundbreaking work. More than 300 works spanning six decades: sculpture, drawings, prints, paintings, and design objects. 151 Third St. sfmoma.org
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May 1 – June 21
San Francisco Playhouse | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The seven-time Olivier Award and five-time Tony Award®-winning play follows the adventures of a 15-year-old autistic mathematics genius. TIME says, “crowd-pleasing, eye-opening, life-affirming and unmissable.” 450 Post St. sfplayhouse.org
May 4
Palace Hotel | Star Wars Day
A one-of-a-kind cinematic and culinary experience that celebrates Palace Hotel’s 150th anniversary. Guests will enjoy a special screening of Star Wars: A New Hope beneath the stunning glass dome of its legendary Garden Court at 2 New Montgomery St. 8:30 – 11:00 p.m. Purchase tickets.
May 8-10
San Francisco Symphony | Film With Live Orchestra
Classics on the big screen accompanied by full orchestra feature The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. sfsymphony.org
May 10
Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival
The fourth annual event features California wines. Get a commemorative stemless wine glass, tasting tickets, and wristband to explore the many winemakers up and down historic Main Street. 12-5 p.m., performers to be announced. hmbwineandjazzfest.com
May 10
A Taste of TEL HI
Influential business leaders, local politicians, and community-minded individuals come together annually in support of a great cause focused on the future of San Francisco’s children. New venue: The Conservatory at One Sansome. telhi.org/event/a-taste-of-tel-hi-2025
May 10-11
Mill Valley Music Festival
A two-day arts and culture event produced by Mill Valley Chamber and Noise Pop Industries. A diverse mix of national and local acts plus food, drink, and art. Headliners Gary Clark Jr., Nile Rodgers & Chic. Friends Field. millvalleymusicfest.com
May 11th
Lavish Mother’s Day Brunch at Estate Yountville
Brunch features a beautifully curated menu crafted by talented chefs, highlighting fresh local ingredients and a perfect blend of classic and innovative flavors. Make the day even more special by creating a custom flower bouquet for Mom and capturing cherished moments at our photo booth. Buy Tickets.
May 13 – June 8
BroadwaySF | Parade
Winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, Parade has been proclaimed as “A work of art! As commanding as any musical revival to hit Broadway in years.” Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St. broadwaysf.org
May 16-18
Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience
A four-day celebration featuring the best of food and wines, showcasing farmers, growers, winemakers, and chefs at events in venues in and around Healdsburg. American Idol and BottleRock performer Allen Stone headlines an outdoor concert at Rodney Strong Vineyards. healdsburgwineandfood.com
May 18
Festival Napa Valley | Olivia Decker Power of Music
Robyn Adele Anderson and her jazz ensemble perform vintage renditions of modern hits, blending old-school glamour with contemporary charm, transforming beloved songs into toe-tapping swing, smoky blues, and high-energy jazz. The Grand Ballroom at Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St. festivalnapavalley.org/artists/robyn-adele-anderson
May 20
San Francisco Symphony | Two Pianos: Jean-Yves Thibaudet & Michael Feinstein
A love of jazz and the wonderful Great American Songbook makes for a night of sheer talent and fun in the Great Performers Series. Who could ask for anything more? Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. sfsymphony.org
May 23-24
Jack London State Historic Park | In A Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild™
Outdoor concerts staged in the winery ruins while guests use wireless headphones to wander freely with classical music as a soundtrack to their experience. 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen. jacklondonpark.com/events
May 23-25
Bottlerock Napa Valley
Three days of music + food + wine + craft brew with a red-hot musical artist lineup and a sizzling culinary stage. Festival headliners for 2025: Green Day, Justin Timberlake, and Noah Kahan. Napa Valley Expo. bottlerocknapavalley.com
May 31 – June 1
Union Street Festival
Come to the Marina for the Union Street Association’s weekend street fair, one of the city’s largest, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Food, crafts, entertainment, and more from Fillmore to Gough streets. sunsetmercantilesf.com/unionstreetfestival
See also Events Calendar: June 2025