Bay Area events calendar for May 22-28 weekly editions
South Bay and Peninsula
May 22
Coffee with the Mayor: Meet Saratoga Mayor Chuck Page for coffee and share your thoughts and connect with fellow residents in this session. A few tables will be set for the meeting, so come enjoy coffee, conversation and community. 9 a.m., Starbucks Coffee, 12960 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road, Saratoga. bit.ly/48U2TMf
Los Gatos Circa 1960: Learn more about Los Gatos in the 1960s with Amy Long, a curator who will share her experience living in the city in the ’60s. Share your stories if you have one too! 11 a.m., NUMU New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. bit.ly/4woUPNw
Jones vs. Gualtieri: Watch the match between Amari “The Reaper” Jones and former world champion Vincenzo Gualtieri from Germany as they battle it out. Tickets start from $43 onwards. 7 p.m., SAP Center, 525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose. bit.ly/4flZFF0
May 23
“Willy Wonka Jr.”: Based on the book by Roald Dahl, this musical follows renowned candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Tickets start at $18. 3 p.m., Historic Hoover Theater, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/3RirIv8
Chinese Instrumental Music Celebration: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a live Chinese music performance by the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra. No registration required. 2 p.m., 1772 Educational Park Drive, San Jose. bit.ly/4wDYOpI
UGWA 30th anniversary show: Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Underground Wrestling Alliance in San Jose. Tickets start at $25.31. 5 p.m., Narrative Fermentations, 101 E. Alma Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/4di0fRz
May 24
South Bay Expo 2026: Enjoy this event with more than 60 vendors, food trucks, lowriders, a full bar area and DJs to celebrate Memorial Day weekend. Tickets start at $44.52. 12 p.m., 100 N. 27th St., San Jose. bit.ly/42qdsD9
San Jose Giants/OCC Memorial Day Weekend Tribute Game: Enjoy this Memorial Day weekend tribute game by the San Jose Giants against Stockton Ports. The Giants will wear a special U.S. Navy-themed jersey that will be put for auction as well as a pregame clinic for kids. After the game, kids of all ages will be invited onto the field to run the bases. 1 p.m., Excite Ballpark, 588 E Alma Ave., San Jose. atmilb.com/3Pk4nZx
“Almost, Maine”: Watch this play by John Cariani that explores love and loss in a remote and quiet town up north called Almost, Maine. Tickets start at $11.88. 2:30 p.m., Santa Clara Players, 1750 Don Ave., Santa Clara. bit.ly/3R8BTT2
May 25
FanimeCon 2026: If you love anime, then this convention is for you! This is the largest anime convention in Northern California and is "by fans, for fans," packed with extraordinary costumes, music, games, tournaments and international guests. 10 a.m., San Jose Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/4nnvb7T
Memorial Day: Join members of the Campbell Veterans Memorial Foundation as they remember fellow veterans who sacrificed their lives through this community-based event. This year's event will include keynote speaker Gen. Kent Hillhouse, Mayor Dan Furtado and Ken Johnson, the executive director of the Campbell Chamber of Commerce. 9 a.m., Orchard City Green, 70 N. First St., Campbell. bit.ly/4dilKSn
May 26
Campbell Mixer (Ages 50+): It's never too late to make friends or find the love of your life. Join this mixer especially designed for those ages 50 or older and meet new people to expand your social circle. Tickets start at $45. 7 p.m., Tessora's Wine Bar, 234 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell. bit.ly/4eIWOG8
May 27
“ChatGPT and Teaching Writing - There's a Way to Handle It!”: With ChatGPT and other gen AI in the market, it has become difficult for instructors who teach writing and students being "de-skilled" when it comes to critical thinking and writing. Learn how to maximize learning without being too reliant on AI. 11:45 a.m., Learning Commons 129, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. bit.ly/4uaFnmG
May 28
“Love It or Lose It - Rethinking Your Lawn”: Join this webinar on water conservation efforts. This workshop will teach you how to remove your lawn and create a watershed-wise landscape; managing weeds, pests and disease; and lawn care strategies to improve resilience. The webinar will be translated into Spanish, Mandarin and Vietnamese. 6 pm., virtual event. bit.ly/4dpV6an
East Bay
May 22
2026 San Francisco Decorator Showcase: Step inside and explore a Queen Anne-style Victorian residence at 2315 Broadway Street in Pacific Heights that was built in 1897. Designed by architect Moses J. Lyon, the historic home spans nearly 10,000 square feet. 10 a.m., 2315 Broadway St., San Francisco. bit.ly/4uBe04W
“Black Life - Bloom as Miracle”: Watch two performance artists represent their identities unknown to each other and the audience until the day of the show. This performance is the third part of the yearlong series "As Long As There Are Catastrophes, There Will Be Miracles," organized by Black Life Guest Curator Gabriele Christian. 2 p.m., BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/3R782dG
“Anastasia the Musical”: Be transported from the Russian Empire to 1920s Paris with a young woman as she seeks to find out about the mystery of her past. The musical features a cast of 21 Bay Area student performers ages 9 through 21. Running May 22-31, the play is directed by Jennifer Boesing with music by David Möschler and choreography by Pam Crane. 7:30 p.m., The Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311. N. Thirrd St., Hayward. bit.ly/4tufCN0
May 23
Museum of Art Guided Tour: Visit the Saint Mary's College Museum of Art and join a guided tour of the current exhibitions led and facilitated by student gallery guides. Free and open to all. Current exhibits include “Hilda Robinson: Retrospective,” “Walking The Quiet: A Collaborative Commission by Zach Clark” and “Beth Van Hoesen: Felt Through Line.” 2 p.m., Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art, 1928 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga. bit.ly/4dgm97U
Alameda Community Pickle Ball: Join in for some pickleball fun, regardless of skill level. 10 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1201 Grand St., Alameda. bit.ly/4d3RJH8
Alameda Walks: Put on your walking shoes and join your friends and neighbors in this hour-long walk and explore the neighborhoods and discover new areas of Alameda. Pets not allowed. 9 a.m., meet at Franklin Park, 1432 San Antonio Ave., Alameda. bit.ly/4d6uEna
May 24
“Cats”: This multiple award-winning musical has landed on its furry paws at the Berkeley Playhouse stage. Watch the iconic musical with an unforgettable variety show of feline mischief with hit songs such as "Memory," fantastic makeup and costumes in this Broadway classic directed by Kimberly Dooley. 2 p.m., The Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/4ugkTZJ
Immigrant Rights Sundays: Join this educational update on immigrant rights and celebrate migrants’ contributions to the community. The in-person event is hosted by Friends of La Peña. 2 p.m., La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/4wpw3Nh
May 25
Kevin Moore and Carl Wheeler: Watch two Bay Area musical powerhouses perform. Moore is a multiaward-winning saxophone player, and Wheeler is a Grammy-winning producer, composer and keyboard virtuoso. Together, the duo bring soul and magic on stage. 7:30 p.m., Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero W., Oakland. bit.ly/4uMYtiL
Memorial Day Commemoration: Have a meaningful Memorial Day event by joining a commemoration event organized by the USS Hornet with the Daughters of the American Revolution and Operation Charlie. The event will include featured keynote speaker Chris Flaherty, a veteran U.S. Navy aviator, followed by tje Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron 10 Color Guard and a wreath-laying ceremony. All active-duty and retired military personnel are allowed aboard the floating museum for free on Memorial Day. 10 a.m., 707 W. Hornet Ave., Alameda. bit.ly/4wFsCSS
May 26
Open Science in the Age of AI (Bay Area Open Science Group May Meeting): Join this group for a conversation on open science and artificial intelligence. Explore how AI is used in research and what it means for open data and open access. Registration needed. 2 p.m., virtual event. bit.ly/48SCJtk
May 27
Debut Night - First Editions: Join authors Kate Crane, Portia Elan and Eric Scot Tryon as they talk about their debut novels. Learn about the journey of each author from the beginning to publication and discover what it takes to start with an idea to a finished book. Tickets are $45 per person. 6 p.m., Book Society, 2945 College Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/4uP9Jet
Profs & Pints Alameda - a History of Mythical Cures: Explore the tradition of selling false remedies in pursuit of fortune with Vivian Delchamps Wolf, an assistant professor of English at Dominican University of California and a scholar of the portrayal of disability in literature. 6 p.m., Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St., Alameda. bit.ly/4uNuQOg
May 28
“Avoiding 5 Costly Small Business Mistakes”: Running a small business comes with its own set of challenges and responsibilities, especially when managing employees. Join this online session and learn how to avoid costly mistakes that small businesses make. Registration required. 3:30 p.m., online event. bit.ly/4wrdyYQ
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