Eddie’s List: San Francisco Bay Area Events, News This Week

Eddie’s List: San Francisco Bay Area Events, News This Week

San Francisco Bay Area Events, Things To Do This Week: May 11-17, 2026

Festivals, Street Fairs San Jose, Oakland, Peninsula, Talks, Pop-Ups, Arts, Crafts, Live Music, Concerts, Activities; Things To Do This Weekend San Francisco Bay Area

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May 11, 2026
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  • Updated: May 2026 Calendar of Events, (more events than what’s listed below)

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Weekly Recommendation

This week’s recommendation is to check out the panko breaded chicken cutlet ‘Cotoletta di Pollo’ from Bella Trattoria in the Inner Richmond. It’s a hearty dish that combines a lot of my favorites: panko, capers & Italian cheese! Also a great spot for happy hour.

See archived weekly recommendations (drinks, plates, causes etc.).


San Francisco Bay Area Weekly News Roundup

  • Oakland Paramount Theatre’s classic movie screenings are back! -Oaklandside

  • 25 Great Bay Area Meals for $12 or Less -KQED

  • Gazetteer acquires The Potrero View -Gazetteer

  • Why is Silicon Valley suddenly obsessed with being tasteful? -Guardian

  • SFSU to launch new Tenderloin campus - SF Examiner

  • Leaked city attorney memo shows Berkeley risks potential million-dollar lawsuits if council renews Flock contract -Daily Californian

  • New UCSF program focuses on colorectal cancer in young people -SF Examiner


Upcoming San Francisco Bay Area Events This Week

  • Check w/ organizer (website, ticket page, & social media), as details can change.

  • Advance notice + more exclusive events, tech & ongoing exhibits, events beyond the Bay Area in monthly calendars (more will be added in coming hours, days including last minute events).

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