What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 5/22/26
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Friday, May 22
Nature Discovery Day (Free) – San Francisco
Telescope Viewing at Chabot (Free) – Oakland
Goodnight Farm (Free) – Berkeley
Gold Rush Geology (Free) – San Jose
Saturday, May 23
Kiddo Carnival ~ Mill Valley Kickoff to summer at the Kiddo! Memorial Day Weekend Carnival — a beloved community tradition for over 20 years! May 22-25.
Storytime Science for Kids – San Francisco
Kids Day Party (Free) – Oakland
Cereal Cinema – Oakland
Low Tide Exploration (Free) – Alameda
Pirates Past Noon by PYTC – Pleasanton
Star Gazing (Free) – Sunol
Animals of the Parks – Castro Valley
Interactive Journey Through Rhythm, Song, Movement, and Story-Telling (Free) – San Jose
Willie Wonka Jr by Playful People – San Jose
Science Saturdays – Capitola
Sunday, May 24
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.
BioCompass Kids: Brainstorm Expedition (Free) ~ San MateoBioCompass 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.
SF Carnivale – San Francisco
Marin Greek Festival – Novato
Bay Area Kid Fest – Concord
Art & Wind Festival – San Ramon
Jungle James Reptile Adventure (Free) – San Jose
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day Weekend at Gilroy Gardens ~ GilroyCelebrate the official start of summer at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park during Memorial Day Weekend with our “Salute to Heroes!” FREE admission for military, veterans, ER professionals and first responders along with discounted tickets for their family and friends.
Free Admission Day at Muir Woods (Free) – Mill Valley
Blooms and Babies at the Lake – Livermore
Ardenwood Rail Fair – Fremont
Memorial Day Parade and Carnival – Hillsborough
New movies opening this weekend
Weekend of Friday, May 22–Sunday, May 24, 2026
Big / wide releases
Movie | Quick note |
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu | Major wide release; Pedro Pascal returns as Din Djarin with Grogu. |
Passenger | Supernatural horror opening in theaters May 22. |
I Love Boosters | Listed as a wide release; described as adventure/comedy/crime/drama/sci-fi. |
Magic Hour | Drama/romance; Box Office Mojo lists it as wide. |
Saccharine | Listed as a wide release for May 22. |
Friday, May 22
Time | Sport | Game/Event | Venue |
2:30 PM | Boxing | Golden Boy Boxing: Jones vs. Gualtieri | SAP Center, San Jose |
6:35 PM | Baseball | Oakland Ballers vs. Long Beach Coast | Raimondi Park, Oakland |
7:00 PM | Baseball | San Jose Giants vs. Stockton Ports | Excite Ballpark, San Jose |
7:15 PM | Baseball | San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago White Sox | Oracle Park, San Francisco |
Saturday, May 23
Time | Sport | Game | Venue |
1:05 PM | Baseball | San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago White Sox | Oracle Park, San Francisco |
4:35 PM | Baseball | Oakland Ballers vs. Long Beach Coast | Raimondi Park, Oakland |
5:00 PM | Baseball | San Jose Giants vs. Stockton Ports | Excite Ballpark, San Jose |
Sunday, May 24
Time | Sport | Game | Venue |
1:00 PM | Baseball | San Jose Giants vs. Stockton Ports | Excite Ballpark, San Jose |
1:05 PM | Baseball | San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago White Sox | Oracle Park, San Francisco |
1:05 PM | Baseball | Oakland Ballers vs. Long Beach Coast | Raimondi Park, Oakland |
2:00 PM | Soccer | Bay FC vs. Chicago Stars FC | PayPal Park, San Jose |
Monday, May 25 — Memorial Day
Time | Sport | Game | Venue |
2:05 PM | Baseball | San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks | Oracle Park, San Francisco |
7:00 PM | Basketball | Golden State Valkyries vs. Connecticut Sun | Chase Center, San Francisco |
Bay Area concerts this weekend through Monday
Friday, May 22–Monday, May 25, 2026Music/concerts only — no sports or comedy.
Friday, May 22
Time | Artist / Event | Venue | City |
6:00 PM | PeelingFlesh, Missing Link, Kruelty, Bayway | The Ritz | San Jose |
7:30 PM | Wasted Life / Firm Stance / Juicebox / Different Method / Brute Pressure | Neck of the Woods | San Francisco |
8:00 PM | American Football | The Regency Ballroom | San Francisco |
8:00 PM | Aquarium | The UC Theatre | Berkeley |
8:00 PM | Mt. Joy — Celebrating 10 Years of Mt. Joy | The Fillmore | San Francisco |
8:00 PM | Nettspend — early life crisis | Fox Theater | Oakland |
8:00 PM | The Harmony of Rock — Three Dog Night, Eagles & ’70s Tribute | Historic BAL Theatre | San Leandro |
9:00 PM | Electric Feels | The Independent | San Francisco |
9:00 PM | Wild Nothing | Great American Music Hall | San Francisco |
10:00 PM | The Hyphy Function | Crybaby | Oakland |
Saturday, May 23
Time | Artist / Event | Venue | City |
7:00 PM | Ultimate Beach Boys Tribute Concert | Historic BAL Theatre | San Leandro |
8:00 PM | Cut Copy w/ DJ Dials | The UC Theatre | Berkeley |
8:00 PM | Feng | Great American Music Hall | San Francisco |
8:00 PM | The Adicts | The Fillmore | San Francisco |
8:00 PM | The Heavy Heavy Duo w/ Andrew St. James | Swedish American Hall | San Francisco |
8:00 PM | The Philharmonik / Rituals of Mine / Jakhari Smith | Neck of the Woods | San Francisco |
8:30 PM | The Paper Kites | The Chapel | San Francisco |
9:00 PM | Arts Fishing Club w/ Wells Ferrari | Cafe Du Nord | San Francisco |
9:00 PM | BottleRock AfterDark: Midnight Generation & Paco Versailles | August Hall | San Francisco |
9:00 PM | Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Indie Dance Party | The Ritz | San Jose |
9:00 PM | Hannah Lew | The Independent | San Francisco |
10:00 PM | Crash Out — afrobeats, dancehall, hip-hop & more | Crybaby | Oakland |
Sunday, May 24
Time | Artist / Event | Venue | City |
3:00 PM | A Tribute to Our Friend Dover | The Ritz | San Jose |
3:00 PM | Paperback Writer — Ultimate Beatles Show w/ Monkeemania | Historic BAL Theatre | San Leandro |
8:00 PM | Rose Gray | The Independent | San Francisco |
8:00 PM | The Beths w/ Folk Bitch Trio | The UC Theatre | Berkeley |
9:00 PM | KSHMR | The Midway | San Francisco |
9:00 PM | Netsky | 1015 Folsom | San Francisco |
Monday, May 25 — Memorial Day
Time | Artist / Event | Venue | City |
6:00 PM | The California Honeydrops | HopMonk Tavern | Novato |
7:30 PM | UltraBomb, Peelander-Z, The Freak Accident | Bottom of the Hill | San Francisco |
8:00 PM | Kevin Moore & Carl Wheeler | Yoshi’s | Oakland |
Big regional festival note
BottleRock Napa Valley runs Friday, May 22–Sunday, May 24 at the Napa Valley Expo, with more than 80 acts listed in Chronicle coverage, including Foo Fighters, Lorde, Backstreet Boys, LCD Soundsystem, and Chaka Khan.
Radio-ready line:“Memorial Day weekend has Mt. Joy and Nettspend Friday, Cut Copy, The Paper Kites and BottleRock AfterDark Saturday, The Beths and KSHMR Sunday, and The California Honeydrops, UltraBomb and Kevin Moore closing it out Monday.”
Friday, May 22
Time | Event | City | Quick note |
4–10 PM | Kiddo! Memorial Day Carnival | Mill Valley | Rides, games, food, family carnival. |
5–9 PM | Marin Greek Festival | Novato | Greek food, music, dancing; Friday is the opening-night Glendi. |
5–10 PM | Fort Mason Night Market | San Francisco | Free outdoor market with food, crafts, music, vendors. |
All day/evening | BottleRock Napa Valley | Napa | Major food, wine, culinary, and music festival at Napa Valley Expo. |
Saturday, May 23
Time | Event | City | Quick note |
10 AM–4 PM | Ardenwood Rail Fair | Fremont | Train rides, model trains, railroad displays, family activities. |
11 AM–6 PM | Carnaval San Francisco Festival | San Francisco Mission | Free 17-block festival with stages, food, vendors, dancing, family entertainment. |
11 AM–5 PM | Point Reyes Open Studios | Point Reyes / Inverness | Self-guided artist studio tour. |
11 AM–9 PM | Marin Greek Festival | Novato | Greek food, wine, pastries, dancing, music. |
12–10 PM | Kiddo! Memorial Day Carnival | Mill Valley | Carnival rides, games, food, family fun. |
All day/evening | BottleRock Napa Valley | Napa | Big Memorial Day weekend festival. |
Sunday, May 24
Time | Event | City | Quick note |
10 AM–2 PM | Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade | San Francisco Mission | Parade starts at 24th & Bryant, heads toward Mission and 15th. |
10 AM–4 PM | Ardenwood Rail Fair | Fremont | Train-themed family fair. |
10 AM–6 PM | Bay Area KidFest | Concord | Family festival at Toyota Pavilion at Concord. |
11 AM–6 PM | Carnaval San Francisco Festival | San Francisco Mission | Free food, music, dancing, vendors, culture. |
11 AM–6 PM | San Ramon Art & Wind Festival | San Ramon | Kites, art vendors, food courts, entertainment, family activities. |
11 AM–5 PM | Point Reyes Open Studios | Point Reyes / Inverness | Open studios with local artists. |
11 AM–8 PM | Marin Greek Festival | Novato | Final day for Greek food, music, dance. |
12–5 PM | Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ BBQ | Muir Beach | BBQ fundraiser with food, live music, raffle, family activities. |
12–10 PM | Kiddo! Memorial Day Carnival | Mill Valley | Carnival rides, games, food. |
All day/evening | BottleRock Napa Valley | Napa | Final day of the festival. |
Monday, May 25 — Memorial Day
Time | Event | City | Quick note |
10 AM | Hillsborough Memorial Day Parade & Carnival | Hillsborough | Parade starts at 10 AM from Town Hall; carnival/music festival follows. |
10 AM–4 PM | Ardenwood Rail Fair | Fremont | Final day for train rides and railroad displays. |
10 AM–6 PM | Bay Area KidFest | Concord | Family festival continues Memorial Day. |
11 AM–6 PM | San Ramon Art & Wind Festival | San Ramon | Kites, art, food, entertainment, family activities. |
11 AM–5 PM | Point Reyes Open Studios | Point Reyes / Inverness | Final day of the art studio tour. |
12–5 PM | Kiddo! Memorial Day Carnival | Mill Valley | Final day of the Mill Valley carnival. |
1:30–6:30 PM | Bolinas Memorial Day Food Festival | Bolinas | Food, music, community gathering. |
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