19 fun events in SF this week, from Cinco de Mayo to a goth fest on an aircraft carrier

Outgoers is a weekly column published in partnership with the event newsletter of the same name founded by Josh Constine. Each week, Outgoers texts readers a list of San Francisco events and activities worthy of their time. The Standard features those events, plus a few extra, every week. Sign up for Outgoers by clicking this link on your phone.

Electro duo Snakehips headlines the street takeover, which features outdoor bars, art exhibitions, and a hoedown featuring line dancing and a mechanical bull on Front Street.

Poetry, open galleries, and music — from bluegrass to DJs — spill onto Grant Avenue, with rare night access to Coit Tower.

Fort Point’s Ferry Building beer garden hosts drag bingo along with a waterfront screening of John Hughes’ ’80s film classic.

This Bay Area art mag celebrates its Issue 3 release with a night of experimental live dance music and L.A. club heroes.

Unhinged comedy chaos from the YouTube star famous for his stolen car unboxing, “Damien the frat bro” character, and airdropping weird photos to strangers. Rosier brings his 28-state tour to this beloved indie venue.

Two nights of tequila and DJs in Jackson Square, with cocktail specials, Latin bites, and dancing.

A no-phones, late-night techno party with high-fidelity sound. Stay caffeinated, because doors don’t open until 1 a.m.

Moshers unite at this all-ages outdoor fest just south of SF, featuring Pennywise, Screeching Weasel, Lagwagon, and other angry bands, with a $15 unlimited craft beer tasting.

Alameda’s aircraft carrier turned naval museum hosts two days of goth bands, dark fashion shows, dozens of vendors, paranormal tours, and after-parties for those who hate the sun.

Watch the race on the big screen, with outdoor bars, raffles, a rose wall photo op, and a hat contest.

Catch live bands and DJs while searching for hidden prizes at this fest at bars along Polk Street, starting at Mayes Oyster House.

The indie chamber pop band brings its dreamy sound to this serene downtown oasis in the plaza outside the Transamerica Pyramid.

A “Wizard of Oz”–inspired interactive cabaret, with wild costumes, performances, and role-playing quests, at the gorgeous 1880 music hall The Melody.

This Ethiopian restaurant turns into a wild Latinx club, with cumbia, baile funk, techno, and trap. Sexy fits are mandatory, of course.

Celebrate local literary legends with a DJ set by Thievery Corporation’s Garza, spring cocktails, and bookish vibes at this after-hours fundraiser inside the epic dome of the SF Public Library.

This crew keeps it simple with a late night of house and techno in a big, dark warehouse.

The San Francisco Civic Music Association hosts a free concert in celebration of its 10th season.

Mexican masked wrestling, mariachi bands, and food and art vendors take over the Gold Bar Whiskey distillery for a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

The Internet Archive’s gorgeous building hosts creative technologists as they share rapid-fire demos of personal projects, followed by drinks and mingling with fellow weirdos.