May, San Francisco weather stays relatively cool with low humidity. Nearing the beginning of Summer, temperatures reach low to mid-60s.
May Event Calendar
Cochon555
Cochon555 at the AT&T Park features a lot of famous chefs, winemakers, and distilleries. Spend quality time with your friends, family, and colleagues at this stand-up tasting event – only for age 21+. The event includes wine tasting, beer, cocktails, and special chef-made dishes.
Carnaval San Francisco
Celebrate the 42nd annual Carnaval San Francisco on May 23rd and May 24th. The grand parade will be held on May 24th at 9:30 a.m. The festival will span both days with delicious cuisine, music, art and more. Festival tickets are free and tickets are available for the parade online for $29.99
Tiburon Wine Festival
Tiburon Wine Festival comes with a lot of fun activities, unique beer crafts, live music, local restraints, and around 60 wineries – all this available along with a beautiful bay view. Tiburon Wine Festival is one of the best Bay View’s event presenting over 20 local restaurants and 60 wineries. Moreover, the live music performances add much value to mid-60s wine tastings. Tickets start at $85 and are available online.
Pier Wine Tasting
Come with your friends, family, and colleagues on this Wine Tasting Festival at Pier 39. The Pier 39 Wine Spring Pour includes efficient discounts, delicious wine tastings, and live entertainment for the participants. You can either buy the tickets online or right at Pier 39. Advance tickets are available for $20 and tickets are available at the door for $30 (cash only).
Startup World Cup
Pegasus Tech Ventures is bringing the Startup World Cup to San Francisco. It will feature conferences and competitions that bring together the top startups, investors, entrepreneurs and tech CEOs around the world. Competitors will compete for a top prize of a $1 million investment. Anyone interested in competing can register online.
Dance Week
This Dance Week event is hosted by Dancer’s Group at the Bay Area San Francisco. Come with your friends, family, and colleagues to enjoy over 400 free performances, workshops, and classes. More than 700 artists, groups, and organizations are joining the Dance Week in 2019. There will be free events, kickoff, and awards. The events are free.
Things to Do in San Francisco in May
Spend the day at the Ferry Building Marketplace
Located in Embarcadero, the Ferry Building Marketplace is known as a stunning piece of architecture and hosts an array of artisan food and niche shops. Stop by Blue Bottle for a delicious latté, then make your way to Hog Island Oyster Company for fresh oysters. The indoor marketplace is the perfect place to explore with friends, family or colleagues!
Visit the Alcatraz Prison
Visit one of the most notorious abandoned prisons in American history. Alcatraz was home to some of the most dangerous inmates in the country, including Al “Scarface” Capone and Robert Stroud “Birdman of Alcatraz.” The Prison was known for being escape-proof during its 29 years of operation. The island is accessible by ferry from Fisherman’s Wharf. Purchase ferry and tour tickets through Alcatraz Cruises which start at $38.35 for adults. Be sure to book in advance as tickets often sell out!
San Francisco Concerts in May
- 05/01/2021 San Francisco Opera: The Barber of Seville War Memorial Opera House Buy Tickets
- 05/02/2021 San Francisco Opera: A Celebration of Verdi and Wagner War Memorial Opera House Buy Tickets
- 05/04/2021 San Francisco Opera: The Barber of Seville War Memorial Opera House Buy Tickets
- 05/05/2021 San Francisco Opera: Der Zwerg War Memorial Opera House Buy Tickets
- 05/06/2021 San Francisco Opera: A Celebration of Verdi and Wagner War Memorial Opera House Buy Tickets
- 05/07/2021 San Francisco Opera: The Barber of Seville War Memorial Opera House Buy Tickets
- 05/08/2021 San Francisco Opera: A Celebration of Verdi and Wagner War Memorial Opera House Buy Tickets
- 05/09/2021 San Francisco Opera: Der Zwerg War Memorial Opera House Buy Tickets
- 05/09/2021 Chamber Music: Sarah Chang Herbst Theatre Buy Tickets
- 05/11/2021 Russell Howard Cobb's Comedy Club Buy Tickets
- 05/11/2021 San Francisco Opera: The Barber of Seville War Memorial Opera House Buy Tickets
- 05/12/2021 Russell Howard Cobb's Comedy Club Buy Tickets
- 05/14/2021 San Francisco Opera: The Barber of Seville War Memorial Opera House Buy Tickets
- 05/15/2021 San Francisco Opera: Der Zwerg War Memorial Opera House Buy Tickets
- 05/16/2021 San Francisco Opera: The Barber of Seville War Memorial Opera House Buy Tickets
- 05/27/2021 The Residents The Chapel Buy Tickets
- 05/28/2021 The Residents The Chapel Buy Tickets
- 05/29/2021 The Residents The Chapel Buy Tickets