The Force is strong in San Francisco this May 4th, and we’re not just talking about the tech startup vibes. Bay Area Star Wars nerds are ready to unleash their inner Jedi with a wild weekend of galactic festivities that prove our city knows how to party harder than the Mos Eisley Cantina.

Let’s be real - San Francisco basically has Star Wars DNA running through its techie veins. From drag queen Death Star performances to library costume parties, this city is turning May the 4th into a full-blown geek celebration that would make George Lucas proud.

Drag, Drinks, and Dark Side Realness

The Cinch Saloon in Polk Gulch is serving pure queer Star Wars energy with their “Death Star Drag Show” featuring local queens who will absolutely slay harder than a lightsaber through butter. Blue Milk cocktails and Jabba Jell-O shots? Yes, please. This is definitely not your dad’s Star Wars viewing party.

Library Nerds Unite

For the younger Padawans and family-friendly crowd, the SF Public Library is hosting a series of Star Wars events that prove libraries are way cooler than you remember. Costume parties, movie screenings, and craft activities mean even the most casual fan can get their galactic groove on.

Cinema Marathon for the Hardcore Fans

If you’re the type who can quote every single Star Wars line and wants to spend an entire weekend in a dark theater, the 4-Star Theater in the Richmond District has a marathon screening of the original trilogy that’s basically nerd heaven.

Whether you’re a casual fan or a full-blown cosplay enthusiast, San Francisco is proving once again why we’re the ultimate destination for celebrating all things weird, wonderful, and wonderfully nerdy.