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 18-24, 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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Eddie Hernandez
May 17, 2026
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Weekly Recommendation

Check out Friday Night at OMCA with Pacific Mambo Orchestra in Oakland. This is a truly exceptional salsa big band that has played all over the world, and this is a rare opportunity to see them live for free. I have only supported one Kickstarter campaign, and it was for this band’s debut album. They went on to win best Tropical Album at the 2014 Grammy’s, beating out Marc Anthony.

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


San Francisco Bay Area Weekly News Roundup

Check out some of my videos and photos from Bay to Breakers this morning.

Meta employee gets real about the horror of working there now -SF Standard

First Fridays at risk as sponsors pull out amid false links to violence -Oaklandside

Monday Is Your Last Day to Register Online to Vote. What if You Miss It? -KQED

San Francisco Org Is Paying People $100 To Hang Out With Neighbors -Eddie’s List

Plans To Overthrow Rossi Park (Inner Richmond) Tennis Cabal In The Works -Reddit


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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