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Here's your stay-at-home San Francisco event calendar for Friday, May 8. Tune in to a musical theater concert, play drag queen bingo or join an open mic night — all from the comfort of your couch.
Special Performance From Golden Hour
Local classical pianist Kevin Navarro will be broadcasting a live performance from Inner Richmond vintage clothing The Golden Hour, with an emphasis on musical theater. Navarro says that he will be playing a selection of songs from timeless Broadway classics, as well as a few from more recent productions.
When: Friday, May 8, 3 p.m.
How to join: Via Facebook Live
Price: Free
An Evening of Self-Care
Need to find a way to unwind amid the pandemic stress? Join Love Story Yoga for this talk with yoga instructors Jason Crandell and Stephanie Snyder, and former Yoga Journal editor Andrea Ferretti. They'll share how they use tools from yoga, meditation, and other modalities to practice self-care.
100% of proceeds will be donated to Direct Relief, which provides PPE to health workers.
When: Friday, May 8, 5 p.m.
How to join: Via Jason Crandell's website
Price: $15
Drag Queen Bingo
Social club The Battery is hosting an evening of sassy bingo, mixed with drag performances and comedy. Announce your win and earn some "fabulous prizes" by typing "bingo" as a comment on Instagram Live and screenshotting the winning card.
When: Friday, May 8, 8 p.m.
How to join: Via Instagram Live (get a bingo card here)
Price: Free
McAllister Music Studio: Open Mic
Been brushing up your music skills at home? Whether you're a beginner or advanced musician, people of all stripes are invited to perform from home in this open mic event hosted by McAllister Music Studio. All donations support local charities.
When: Friday, May 8, 8 p.m.
How to join: Via McAllister Music Studio's website
Price: Donation-based; $0 – 20 sliding scale
Reap What You Sow: A Virtual Storytelling Event
Dogpatch-based Minnesota Street Project and event series Back Pocket are taking their live storytelling event online, with five true stories of regret, recoil, and repercussion. Each story will be told by the people that lived it: journalists, artists, and "strangers you wish you knew."
When: Friday, May 8, 8 p.m.
How to join: Via Eventbrite
Price: $5
