SF's 'Night of Ideas' Returns for a Huge Free Day-to-Midnight Festival
Artsy Fartsy, Downtown San Francisco, Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco
SF's 'Night of Ideas' Returns for a Huge Free Day-to-Midnight Festival
Explore ideas, art, and performances for free on April 11, 2026 at SFPL + Asian Art Museum
San Francisco March Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco March Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Here's a round-up of March's best events for Fat Tuesday, St. Patrick's Day, Pi Day, Holi and more
Valentine's Day Guide 2026
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Guide 2026
Celebrate with a naked bike ride, a huge pillow fight, stroll SF's magnolias, comedy shows & much more
San Francisco Is Finally Getting a Sprouts Farmers Market
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Groceries / Supermarkets, San Francisco
San Francisco Is Finally Getting a Sprouts Farmers Market
The grocery chain is planning its first-ever SF location in SoMa, with an expected opening in 2028
Exploratorium + Asian Art Museum Offer Free Admission During SFUSD School Closures
Getting Help, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco
Exploratorium + Asian Art Museum Offer Free Admission During SFUSD School Closures
SF schools are closed, but two top museums are open free for kids; plus tips for meals and childcare.

Thursday, February 12

Signature Scents: A Perfume-Making Atelier at Underdogs Cantina (SF)
Thursday, February 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $40.25*
*Normally $44.52; 10% off with code workshopsf; fees included
| Underdogs Cantina
Signature Scents: A Perfume-Making Atelier at Underdogs Cantina (SF)
Create a custom fragrance at the Perfume Atelier. Learn, blend, and bottle your own signature scent in a guided workshop. Step inside the Perfume Atelier for an immersive, hands-on perfume-making workshop designed to spark creativity and sensory exploration. Guests will be guided through the fundamentals of ...
Night of Science: Fact, Fiction, and the Future of Autism Research (SF)
Thursday, February 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Manny’s
Night of Science: Fact, Fiction, and the Future of Autism Research (SF)
Hosted by UCSF Associate Professor, Danielle Swaney, join us for an evening of conversation, curiosity, and connection to learn how cutting-edge science is reshaping our understanding of the human brain. We’ll hear from Dr. Matt State, a leading expert in psychology and psychiatric genetics, who takes ...
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, February 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Thursday, February 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll ...

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, February 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)

Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightThursdays: 6p ...Every Thursday

Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, February 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

Free Community Day w/ Art + Guided Tour at Eames Institute (Richmond)
Thursday, February 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://tickets.eamesinstitute.org/events/eamesinstitute/2027081
| Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity
Free Community Day w/ Art + Guided Tour at Eames Institute (Richmond)
Eames Institute Community Day is a free afternoon to gather, explore, and connect with neighbors through the arts. Community Day features a free 45-minute guided tour of the Archives Gallery, including stories and reflections from Llisa Demetrios, chief curator of the Eames Institute and granddaughter of ...
SF’s Free “Goat My Valentine” Fest: Cuddle Baby Goats (2026)
Thursday, February 12 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, Donation for Goat Photos
| The Crossing at East Cut
SF's Free "Goat My Valentine" Fest: Cuddle Baby Goats (2026)
Join us for a free special Valentine’s happy hour truly like no other. Get your photo taken cuddling with little goats! At The Crossing, SF If you can’t be with the one you love, love a GOAT this Valentine’s Day! Value Culture, City Grazing, Snap Fiesta, and ...
Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poetry Reading (SF Main Library)
Thursday, February 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main, Latino Room (Lower Level)
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poetry Reading (SF Main Library)
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck, poet Floyd Tangeman and special guests present at SFPL’s Monthly poetry reading.  Kim Shuck was San Francisco’s seventh Poet Laureate. Her poetry draws on her multiethnic background which includes Polish and Cherokee heritage, and her experiences as a lifelong ...
Eva Lake: Free Art Opening Reception (Foreign Cinema)
Thursday, February 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Foreign Cinema
Eva Lake: Free Art Opening Reception (Foreign Cinema)
ON VIEW FEBRUARY 12 – APRIL 25, 2026 THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO A RECEPTION FOR THE ARTSIT FEBRUARY 12, 6-8 PM Modernism is pleased to present its second exhibition of collages by Eva Lake. In Relics of Beauty, striking images are constructed from an array of art history ...

Friday, February 13

Noite de Carnaval: A Celebration of Joy at Grace Cathedral (SF)
Noite de Carnaval: A Celebration of Joy at Grace Cathedral (SF)
Noite de Carnaval: A Celebration of Joy We invite you to Grace Cathedral’s annual fundraising gala, Noite de Carnaval: A Celebration of Joy on February 13, 2026, an evening inspired by the vibrant spirit of Brazilian Carnaval and reflecting Grace Cathedral’s vision of a spiritually alive ...
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, February 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

$10 Off: SF Valentine’s Couples Improv Comedy Workshop (Feb. 13–14)
$10 Off: SF Valentine’s Couples Improv Comedy Workshop (Feb. 13–14)

Not your plain Valentine’s date: improv comedy, playful chaos, and an optional nightcap show – Your Fucked Up Relationship. Looking for a Valentine’s plan that isn’t dinner and awkward eye contact? This goofy, low-pressure improv workshop is designed for two and every ticket covers two people. Bring ...

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

Oakland’s 2026 “F*ck Valentine’s” Comedy Show (Feb. 13-14)
Friday, February 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for first 50 people per show w/ RSVP. Otherwise tickets are $25 for GA or $35 for VIP
| Fluid510
Oakland's 2026 "F*ck Valentine's" Comedy Show (Feb. 13-14)

Come to Oakland’s F*ck Valentine’s Day Comedy Show to hear about hilarious dating mishaps, and some of the funniest Tinder horror stories We sold out all our shows for the past four years and now we’re back for 2026 with a special extra set of comedy ...

“Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Bay Area)
Friday, February 13 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $30.10*
*Normally $35.10 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
| DNA Lounge
"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Bay Area)

As heard on The Mortified Podcast, & seen on Netflix’s Mortified Nation, check out Mortified – the national comedy/storytelling sensation live! Hear adults share their actual, embarrassing, & hilarious teen diaries live in front of total strangers. Check out the hilarious comedy/storytelling phenomenon that’s been ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, February 13 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, February 13 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

“Love is Love” Valentine’s Day Ballet Celebration in Mountain View (Feb. 13-14)
Friday, February 13 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $58.50*
*$58.50 - $85.50 based on location. Discounts available for Students (21 & under) and Youth (12 & under).
| Mountain View Center for Performing Arts
"Love is Love" Valentine's Day Ballet Celebration in Mountain View (Feb. 13-14)
LOVE IS LOVE is a sweeping celebration of love in every form, brought to life through dance, music, and cultural storytelling. Audiences will be carried from the tenderness of family bonds to the passion of romance, from the ache of heartbreak to the joy of ...
$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, February 13 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, February 13 – 10:15 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Cost: $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

62 Free SF Guided Walking Tours Over Presidents’ Day Weekend 2026
Friday, February 13 – 9:30 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tours are free, but tips are appreciated for the tour guides
| All Over San Francisco
62 Free SF Guided Walking Tours Over Presidents' Day Weekend 2026

Got a long weekend? Take a guided walk around San Francisco and learn something new about the city you love over Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day Weekend. 2026 President’s Day Weekend Walking Tours February 13-16, 2026 All Over San Francisco FREE, but donations are greatly ...

2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 – Feb. 21)
Friday, February 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: $7 | White Elephant Sale Warehouse
2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 - Feb. 21)

The White Elephant Sale is Northern California’s oldest and largest rummage sale. You will find a curated selection of one-of-a kind treasures. ​The White Elephant Sale has almost 20 departments in a warehouse nearly twice the size of a football field. Plus you’ll be supporting ...

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, February 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

Heart-Stopping East Bay Valentine Haunt: 2 Haunted Houses (Feb. 13-15)
Friday, February 13 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: $25.99 | Fear Overload Scream Park
Heart-Stopping East Bay Valentine Haunt: 2 Haunted Houses (Feb. 13-15)
🥀 Tired of the same old “dinner and a movie”? This year, give them a date night they’ll remember—if they survive it. Valentine Haunt returns to Fear Overload Scream Park this February 13, 14, & 15 with: 2 Twisted Valentine-Themed Haunted Houses Cursed Cupid & Heart-Stopping Live ...

Saturday, February 14

SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Saturday, February 14 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm | Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing
SF's Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the popular Alcatraz Day Tour! Walk in the footsteps of notorious inmates and step inside the world-renowned Cellhouse on Alcatraz Island. The Alcatraz Day Tour by Alcatraz City Cruises offers a deep dive into the island’s layered history—from its days as ...

San Francisco Symphony’s “Winter Sale” Up to 50% Off (Feb. 6-17)
San Francisco Symphony's "Winter Sale" Up to 50% Off (Feb. 6-17)

The San Francisco Symphony’s winter sale is here! Experience phenomenal artists and stunning concerts at the season’s lowest prices for upcoming concerts.  The best seats will go quickly. Enjoy up to 50% OFF on the concerts below! Act now—sale ends Tuesday, February 18, at 11:59pm. ...