Want the must-attend events in San Francisco this week? 

We’ve stacked up 26 of the absolute best! Scroll down, pick your vibe and make this week one to remember! 🎉

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💻 TECH

1. 🚀 AI Startup Pitch Night with Context VC, Qlay & Startup Intros

 Watch top AI founders pitch live, meet VCs, and network with big thinkers.

 📅 Date: Monday, May 19 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Location: San Francisco (Register to reveal exact location)

2. 🧠 Daytona AI Builders SF @ GitHub

Get insights from top engineers and founders at this AI-packed evening.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 14 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

📍 Location: San Francisco (Register to reveal exact location)

3. 🎟️ Stripe x Inkle SaaStr Mixer

Mix, sip, and connect with SaaS founders, investors, and operators—plus meet Stripe reps and enjoy good food and drinks.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 14 · 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

📍 Location: San Mateo (register for full address)

4. 🚀 SaaStr: AI Frontier — Scaling Agents & Innovation

 Join unicorn founders and AI leaders for a night of insights, bold ideas, and pizza-fueled networking.

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 13 · 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

📍 Location: Sunnyvale (register for full address)

❤️ Dating Events

1. ❤️ Luvvly Speed Dating: Guided First Dates (Ages 30–40)

Jump into fun first dates with real-time prompts and phone-guided matches designed to spark real connection

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 14 · 6:45 PM PDT

📍 Location: Blackbird, 2124 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

2. 💘 CitySwoon Speed Dating @ Elixir Bar (Ages 35–49)

Get matched in real time with singles who actually fit your vibe while sipping drinks at a legendary SF saloon

📅 Date: Thursday, May 15 · 7:30 – 10:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: Elixir Bar, 3200 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

3.💑 Relish Speed Dating (Ages 36–48)

Skip awkward profiles and meet real people in a relaxed, no-nametag kind of setting

📅 Date: Thursday, May 15 · 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: S&R Lounge, 55 5th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Family

1. 📚 Storytellers' Showcase (Free)

Celebrate student voices and powerful stories under the open sky.

📅 Date: Sunday, May 18 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

🪩 Rave & Nightlife

1.👙 SpringFest Fashion Show + Bikini Runway + Mixer

Celebrate style, music, and connection with this vibrant fashion + networking night

📅 Date: Saturday, May 17 · 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM PDT

📍 Location: Bissap Baobab SF, 2243 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 

2. 🎧 Flow Factory at Valencia Room

Dance all night to reggaeton, dembow, and hip hop across two music-packed levels

📅 Date: Friday, May 16 · 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM PDT

📍 Location: The Valencia Room, 647 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

🎯 Outdoor & Adventure! 

1. 🎬 Ferry Flicks: The Princess Bride

Sip craft beer and relive a cult classic at this open-air movie night by the bay

📅 Date: Friday, May 23 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: Fort Point Ferry Building, Ferry Building #54, San Francisco, CA 94111

2. 🎉 Bay to Breakers Pit Stop Party

Fuel your fun with 12 hours of DJs, dancing, and wild costumes on race day

📅 Date: Sunday, May 18 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: O’Reilly’s Pub, 1840 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

3. ☀️ Sundaze Day Party (Bay2Breaker After Party)

Keep the Bay2Breaker vibes alive with this epic outdoor Sunday celebration

📅 Date: Sunday, May 18 · 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: The EndUp, 401 6th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Food & Beverages

1. 🍸 Record Breakers & Cocktail Shakers

Join Giants legend Hunter Pence to help San Francisco break a world record and toast history in style!

📅 Date: Saturday, May 17 · 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery, 1 Avenue of the Palms, San Francisco, CA 94130

2.💖 Girls' Night Out

Grab your crew and treat yourself to an evening of bites, books, and bubbly vibes.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 14 · 6 – 9pm PDT

📍 Location: 1909 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

😂🎭 Comedy

1. 🎭 Drunk Theatre SF: The Wildest Bay Area Comedy

Watch one comedian take five whiskey shots and try to survive an improvised play with five sober comics.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 17 · 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: Eclectic Box SF, 446 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103

2. 🔥 Tech Roast Show: Roast of San Francisco

Tech’s most savage comedy show is back to roast Bay Area techies into next week.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 17 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PDT

📍 Location: Marines' Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

3. 🎶 Sippin’ & Smiln’ with Country Music DJ

Grab a Shochu cocktail, catch live comedy, and dance to country hits at this high-energy weeknight hangout.

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 13 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PDT

📍 Location: Mayes Oyster House, 1233 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

🧘‍♂️Wellness & Fitness Retreat

1. 💪 Barre & Brunch with Jessica Rae

 Stretch, strengthen, and brunch in luxury with this high-energy outdoor barre class

 📅 Date: Saturday, May 17 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT

📍 Location: Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, 757 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103

2. 🌿 "i allow" — A Sound & Music Spiritual Wellness Practice

 Relax into an afternoon of healing through sound baths, soulful and uplifting movement

📅 Date: Saturday, May 17 · 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: The Faight Collective, 473A Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

🎼 Music & Dance

1. 🎤 Open Mic Music & Talent Showcase

Bring your music, dancing shoes, and good vibes to this cozy, family-friendly open mic in Chinatown.

📅 Date: Sunday, May 18 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: Clarion Performing Arts Center, 2 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108

2. 🎶 Pablo Fierro at Audio SF

Dance to a night of global electronic beats with Pablo Fierro, back in SF for a one-night-only party.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 17 · 9:30 PM – 2:00 AM PDT

📍 Location: Audio SF, 316 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

2. 🎸 Blue Bear Teen Music Showcase

Come cheer on San Francisco’s rising teen rock stars as they take the stage at Thrive City.

📅 Date: Sunday, May 18 · 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: Thrive City, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158

🖼️ ART

1. 🎨 Paint Nite at Mars Bar

Sip something sweet and let your creativity flow at this step-by-step paint night with local artist Samsation.

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 13 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: Mars Bar, 798 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103

2. 🖌️ Fisherman’s Wharf Sip & Paint Festival

Paint, sip, and dance by the bay at this all-ages outdoor art party with live music, wine, and stunning waterfront views.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 17 · 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: Fisherman’s Wharf Promenade, Pier 43, San Francisco, CA 94133

3. 🦚 Sip & Paint “Peacock” Acrylic Workshop

Pour a glass and paint a masterpiece in this cozy, beginner-friendly acrylic workshop

📅 Date: Friday, May 16 · 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM PDT

📍 Location: 911 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94103

You’ve got everything you need: fun, freedom, and a packed calendar.

Now go be the one who actually does stuff.

Share this with a friend, and get the most out of this week.

Talk to you soon!

-Next In SF