Published: May, 2006
Hunter’s Point Open Studio
Sat. & Sun., May 6-7, 10AM-6PM
Tour 180 studios in 8 buildings and purchase art directly from the artists. Free admission and parking. Hunter’s Point Shipyard, 701 Innes St., SF. For more information, please call (415) 387-5936, or visit www.springopenstudio.com
Pier 39 Concerts
Every Sat. & Sun., May 7-29, 2-5PM
May Music Mix is the free springtime concert series at Pier 39 Entrance Plaza. More info(415) 705-5500 or www.Pier39.com
Start Your Powertools!
Sun., May 7, Noon
Duct Tape the kids to the car seat; update your life insurance policies and guard yourself against an inevitable coronary embolism because, ladies and gentlemen, the Power Tools Drag Races are here! 2255 McKinnon St., SF. More information online www.powertooldragraces.com
Drink Wine in Tiburon
Sat., May 13, 1- 4:30PM
Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce hosts its 23rd Annual Wine Festival, featuring wines from 71 CA wineries, food, music and a silent auction of library edition wines and art. Cost $35 advance, $40 day of the event. More information (415) 435-5633 or visit
www.tiburonchamber.com.
Museum On Fire!
Sat., May 13, 11AM-1PM
Witness a dramatic emergency response to a simulated fire at the Vallejo Museum. This program is held in conjunction with the new exhibit Forged in Fire: How history, daily duty, and family tradition have shaped Vallejo’s Fire Departments. 734 Marin St., Vallejo. www.VallejoMuseum.org
KFOG Kaboom!
Sat., May 13, Beginning at 4PM. Fireworks at dark.
Concert with major recording artists topped off with one of the biggest fireworks displays in San Francisco after the sun goes down. Food, drinks, exhibits and continuous performances all day long. Piers 30 and 32. www.kfog.com/kaboom/default.asp
Take a Hike with Mom
May 14 (Mother’s Day)
Ocean View Trail provides a great ocean view. Long, but pretty easy, 2B hike from Rock Springs via Pantoll, Coastal, return via the Mountain Theater. Potluck lunch. Rain cancels. Meet at 9:30AM at Miller and Locust bus stop in Mill Valley. Back by 3:30PM. Share carpool cost. Contact: Richard Watson (415) 461-9255 or rgwatson@pacbell.net
Tall Ship Recycles
The Tall Ship Education Academy wants your used cell phones, ink jet or laser printer cartridges. They recycle them! www.tallshipacademy.org
Oakland’s Walking Tours
Every Wed. & Sat., May – Oct., 10AM
Free 90-minute guided walking tours of downtown Oakland every Wed. and Sat. Tours begin at 10AM at various locations, depending on itinerary. Reservations suggested. Call Oakland’s 24-hour hotline (510) 238-3234, or see itineraries online, www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours
Naval Action
Sat., May 20, 11AM-3:30PM
The USS Hornet, a State and National Historic Landmark permanently docked at the former naval air station in Alameda, celebrates Armed Forces Day. See one of the largest naval ships in action. Witness simulated flight operations, participate in mission briefings and meet former crew. Special family admission this day. Free parking. More information (510) 521-8448 or www.hornetevents.com
Memorial Day
Mon., May 29, 1-2PM
A Memorial Day ceremony will be held onboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet Museum, 707 West Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda. Call (510) 521-8448 or visit www.hornetevents.com
Tennis Tournament
Fri.-Mon., May 26-29
The United States Gay Open, held every year at the San Francisco Tennis Club, is a four-day event accommodating over 250 competitors. Besides being the world’s first-ever lesbian and gay tennis tournament, it is also its most social. For more information, https://www.gltf.org/usgo.html
Bay Street Beat
Sun. & Mon., May 28-29, 10AM-6PM
Arts and crafts, wine, beer, food from Bay Street restaurants, a children’s area and music. Bay St. at Shellmound and Christie, Emeryville.
