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Sisterhood Garden Work Day And Other Greater Ingleside Events For May 12 – 18, 2026

From an Asian American songwriter showcase to a Sunday supper pop-up, we curate these events to help you enjoy the best of the greater Ingleside.

Four volunteers use shovels and grab tools from a long table in a flower-focused outdoor garden.
Sisterhood Gardens to host monthly work day on Saturday. | Ingleside Light file photo
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Welcome to The Ingleside Light's Things To Do, where you’ll find a hand-curated list of the week’s upcoming events.

Tuesday, May 12

🏃 Exercise Class with the Merced Extension Connector Program at Golden Gate Church | 10 – 11 a.m. | Free | Ingleside Heights

🧶 Knit and Craft Circle Activity at Merced Branch Library | 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. | Free | Lakeside

🧶 Knitting Circle Social at Glen Park Branch Library | 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Free | Glen Park

🎨 Origami Activity at Excelsior Branch Library | 4 – 5:30 p.m. | Free | Excelsior 

🎧Turntable Tuesday at Ocean Ale House | 6 p.m. | No Cover | Ingleside

Wednesday, May 13

✍️ Do You Remember: Writing Workshop with the Cayuga Connector Program at Bethel Lutheran Church | 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Free | Cayuga Terrace

🩺 Healthier Living Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop at Glen Park Branch Library | 3 – 5 p.m. | Free | Glen Park

💿 K-Pop Vinyl Decals Workshop at Excelsior Branch Library | 3:30 – 5 p.m. | Free | Excelsior

🎙️ Midweek Melodies Performance featuring Hollow Mind Band, Jim Bruno, and Strawberry and Sushi at Golden Gate Bandshell | 4 – 7 p.m. | Free | Golden Gate Park

🎷 OAH Jazz Jam at Ocean Ale House | 6 p.m. | No Cover | Ingleside

Thursday, May 14

📲 Smartphone Fundamentals Workshop at Ingleside Branch Library | 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Free with RSVP | Ingleside

👋 Introduction to American Sign Language Workshop at Glen Park Branch Library | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Free with RSVP | Glen Park

🥪 NY Deli Kosher Pop-Up at Chabad of the Neighborhood Jewish Enrichment Center | 5:30 – 8 p.m. | Pre-Order Recommended | West Portal

🎨 Adults' Craft Club Workshop at West Portal Branch Library | 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. | Free with RSVP | West Portal

🎸 Raag and Norton Blues Jam at Ocean Ale House | 7 p.m. | No Cover | Ingleside

📖 “Imagine My Surprise” Book Release Event with Author K.S. Haddock at Bird & Beckett Books & Records | 7:30 p.m. | No Cover | Glen Park

Friday, May 15

🎸 Peter Lindman Performance at Ocean Ale House | 4 p.m. | No Cover | Ingleside

🚶 Excelsior Walking Club Activity at Excelsior Branch Library | 4 – 5 p.m. | Free, Call For Updates | Excelsior

🥁 The Scott Foster Combo Performance at Bird & Beckett Books & Records | 7:30 p.m. | $20 Cover, $10 for Students | Glen Park

🎙️ Friday Happy Hour Performance featuring Wreckless Strangers at Golden Gate Bandshell | 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Free | Golden Gate Park

🪘 Afro–Brazilian Drumming Circle at Youth Art Exchange | 5:30 – 7 p.m. | $5 Drop-in Fee for youth & students, $10 for adults & families | Cayuga Terrace

Saturday, May 16

🧑‍🌾 Monthly Working Day at Sisterhood Gardens | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Free | Ingleside Heights

🔬 Open Saturdays at Mission Science Workshop | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Free | Excelsior

🪴 Plant Swap Social at Ingleside Branch Library | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Free | Ingleside

🧩 Puzzle Swap Social at West Portal Branch Library | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Free | West Portal

🎉 Chow Fun Closing Event at Out The Road | 2 – 4 p.m. | Free with RSVP | Portola

🎤 Asian American Songwriter Showcase at Lakeside Landing | 2 – 4 p.m. | Free | Lakeside Village 

🎸 AwaBeats Performance at Ocean Ale House | 10:30 p.m. | No Cover | Ingleside

Sunday, May 17

🧑‍🌾 Two-Spirit & Indigequeer Community Workday at Hummingbird Farm | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Free | Crocker-Amazon

🎲 Family Game Time Social at West Portal Branch Library | 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Free | West Portal

🧵 Crafternoon Explores Embroidery Activity at Excelsior Branch Library | 2– 3:30 p.m. | Free | Excelsior 

♟️ Chess Club Activity at Ingleside Branch Library | 2:30 – 4 p.m. | Free | Ingleside

🍽️ Sunday Supper Pop-Up with Pony Express at Tala Wine | 5 – 9 p.m. | No Cover | Excelsior 

🎹 The Vince Lateano Trio Performance with Guest Vocalist Ernest East at Bird & Beckett Books & Records | 5 p.m. | $20 Suggested Donation, $10 for Students | Glen Park

🎸 Stevie Cornell Performance at Ocean Ale House | 6 p.m. | No Cover | Ingleside

Monday, May 18 

🏃 Exercise Class with the Cayuga Community Connector Program at Bethel Lutheran Church | 10 – 11 a.m.  | Free | Ingleside Heights

✍️ OWLS Older Writers Laboratory Activity at Bernal Heights Library | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Free | Bernal Heights

🎭 Improv Theater Games Activity at Glen Park Branch Library | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Free | Glen Park 

🎲 Game Night at Ocean Ale House | 6 p.m. | No Cover | Ingleside

Disclaimer: Always double-check event information with the event organizer, as events can be canceled, details can change and errors occur.

Anne Marie Kristoff

Anne Marie Kristoff

Anne Marie Kristoff (she/her) is a graduate of San Francisco State University's journalism program. She enjoys writing about the arts, entertainment and nature.

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