What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 05/08/26

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Friday, May 8

Starlight Movies In The Park: Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (Free) – Alameda

Saturday, May 9

Almost Mother’s Day Concert (Free) ~ Redwood CitySing and Dance with Lori & RJ: Get ready for a super fun set full of feel-good tunes that will have the whole family moving. Playtime Galore in the Kids’ Area: Let the little ones loose in our inflatable play zone and watch them get heir wiggles out. Craft a Special Mother’s Day Gift: Get creative and design a one-of-a-kind gift that Mom or your favorite Mom-figure will cherish.

Magic in May ~ BerkeleyMagician Brian Scott returns to the Julia Morgan stage with an interactive show filled with magic and comedy that is fun for the entire family! Expect dazzling magic tricks, hilarious comedic bits, and exciting audience participation. Perfect for all ages.

KQED Fest – San Francisco

May Madness Carshow and Parade – San Rafael

Illuminated Kite Festival – Mountain House

Family Nature Adventures – Oakland

Hanabi Judo Parent’s Night Out – Albany

Movie in the Park: The Greatest Showman (Free) – Albany

Roundtable Reading: Lalani of the Distant Sea – Berkeley

Kids Night Out at Color Me Mine – Alameda

Planetarium Shows – Cupertino

Scout-O-Rama – San Jose

Science Saturdays – Capitola

2nd Saturdays on the Farm (Free) – Watsonville

Sunday, May 10

Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ SausalitoJoin us at The Marine Mammal Center to learn about a variety of marine science topics the second and fourth Sunday of each month. In May we’ll focus on endangered species and in June we’ll focus on celebrating sea lions! These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, video and more to share the stories of amazing marine mammals. After the program, explore our hospital and visitor center to learn more about what we’re doing to save animals along the California coast and beyond, and how you can help.

Family Studio at SF MOMA – San Francisco

Mother’s Day Concert (Free) – San Francisco

Mother’s Day Family Hike (Free) – Livermore

Mother’s Day on the Farm (Free) – Fremont

Mothers Day Tea – San Jose

Mother’s Day Brunch and Train Ride – Felton

MLB

San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Friday — 7:15 PM — Oracle Park
- Saturday — 6:05 PM — Oracle Park
- Sunday — 1:05 PM — Oracle Park

WNBA

Golden State Valkyries vs. Phoenix Mercury
- Sunday — 5:30 PM — Chase Center

MiLB (if you want minor league too)

San Jose Giants vs. Fresno Grizzlies
- Friday — 7:00 PM — Excite Ballpark

Big Wide Releases
Mortal Kombat II
Action/Fantasy — Rated R
Karl Urban joins the franchise as Johnny Cage as Earthrealm battles Shao Kahn. Huge gamer/fanboy buzz heading into opening weekend.

The Sheep Detectives
Comedy/Mystery — PG
Adaptation of Three Bags Full where sheep attempt to solve their shepherd’s murder. Hugh Jackman stars.

Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D
Concert Film — PG-13
Exclusive theatrical 3D concert experience from Billie Eilish’s Manchester tour performances.

Friday — May 8

The Fillmore — Pennywise with Circle Jerks & H2O — 8 PM
The Masonic — The Avett Brothers with Mike Patton — 8 PM
San Jose Civic — Alex G
SFJAZZ Center — Hiromi’s Sonicwonder — 8 PM
The Midway — HYPERION featuring Noizu & Ship Wrek
Regency Ballroom — Kettama
Graton Resort & Casino — Kehlani
Brick & Mortar Music Hall — Sleaze Freaks Indie Dance Party

Saturday — May 9

Mountain Winery — George Benson
SFJAZZ Center — Stacey Kent
The Midway — Les Play House Festival
The Great Northern — OM Records 30th Anniversary Party
Brick & Mortar Music Hall — Sophia Stel & Dylan Thom
The Ritz — GOODIES 2000s Hip-Hop Night
San Pedro Square Market — Multiple live local bands throughout the evening

Sunday — May 10

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium — RAYE — 8 PM
Fox Theater — Hayley Williams — 8 PM
Mountain Winery — Seal — 7:30 PM
The UC Theatre — Protoje
SFJAZZ Center — Benny Benack III / Marcus Shelby Orchestra
Golden Gate Park Bandshell — Golden Gate Park Band Mother’s Day Concert — FREE
Presidio Theatre Performing Arts Center — Sweet Honey in the Rock
The Guild Theatre — Eric Johnson Texaphonic Tour

Biggest Bay Area buzz shows this weekend:

RAYE in SF
Hayley Williams in Oakland
Pennywise at The Fillmore
Seal at Mountain Winery
George Benson in Saratoga

Featured Events

Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ Sausalito, May 10, 24Join us at The Marine Mammal Center to learn about a variety of marine science topics the second and fourth Sunday of each month. In May we’ll focus on endangered species and in June we’ll focus on celebrating sea lions! These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, video and more to share the stories of amazing marine mammals. After the program, explore our hospital and visitor center to learn more about what we’re doing to save animals along the California coast and beyond, and how you can help.

Almost Mother’s Day Concert (Free) ~ Redwood City, May 9Sing and Dance with Lori & RJ: Get ready for a super fun set full of feel-good tunes that will have the whole family moving. Playtime Galore in the Kids’ Area: Let the little ones loose in our inflatable play zone and watch them get heir wiggles out. Craft a Special Mother’s Day Gift: Get creative and design a one-of-a-kind gift that Mom or your favorite Mom-figure will cherish.

Magic in May ~ Berkeley, May 9Magician Brian Scott returns to the Julia Morgan stage with an interactive show filled with magic and comedy that is fun for the entire family! Expect dazzling magic tricks, hilarious comedic bits, and exciting audience participation. Perfect for all ages.

Laurie Berkner Concert ~ San Francisco, May 16One of the most popular children’s entertainers in the U.S., Laurie Berkner performs her greatest hits at the Palace of Fine Arts.

SoundBites (Free) ~ Alameda, May 16A free STEM based monthly program for kids 5 to 15 years old with the next one May 16 where students can learn about the tech similarities of modern cell phones vs vintage radio, plus a free tour of the museum.

BioCompass Kids: Brainstorm Expedition (Free) ~ San Mateo, May 24BioCompass Kids: Brainstorm Expedition is a free, live, hands-on neuroscience adventure happening at Beresford Park on May 24th! Step into a real outdoor science lab where kids of all ages explore how the brain works through experiments, games, and interactive challenges led by neuroscientists. This is a family event, and RSVP is appreciated but not required. Drop in anytime between 9:30am and 2pm.

May 2026 (also see Mother’s Day Fun)

Science Fridays (Free) – Oakland, May 8

Starlight Movies In The Park: Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (Free) – Alameda, May 8

Stanford Powwow – Stanford, May 8-10

KQED Fest – San Francisco, May 9

May Madness Carshow and Parade – San Rafael, May 9

Illuminated Kite Festival – Mountain House, May 9

Family Nature Adventures – Oakland, May 9

Hanabi Judo Parent’s Night Out – Albany, May 9

Movie in the Park (Free) – Albany, May 9

Roundtable Reading: Lalani of the Distant Sea – Berkeley, May 9

Magic in May – Berkeley, May 9