SF Chinatown's Portsmouth Square Is Getting a Major Makeover
Bay Area Updates, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
SF Chinatown's Portsmouth Square Is Getting a Major Makeover
Construction is expected to begin summer 2026 and wrap up in fall 2028.
The Castro Night Market Is Back March 20 for a New 2026 Season
Night Market, San Francisco
The Castro Night Market Is Back March 20 for a New 2026 Season
The monthly market takes over 18th Street with live music, drag shows, food vendors, and local makers.
SF Venue 'Thee Parkside' Closing After 25 Years
Bars, Goodbye, San Francisco
SF Venue 'Thee Parkside' Closing After 25 Years
Beloved Potrero Hill music spot will stop live shows in March before transitioning into a bar and eventually housing.
SF’s Magnificent "Peak" Magnolia Bloom is Here (2026)
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
SF’s Magnificent "Peak" Magnolia Bloom is Here (2026)
The peak of SF's gorgeous annual bloom is here with 200+ rare magnolias
San Francisco February Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco February Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Here's a round-up of February's best events for Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year and more

Wednesday, February 11

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, February 11 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, February 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
"Hook-Up Horror Stories" Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...Every Wednesday

SF’s Punchline Comedy Club (Carla Clay & Friends)
SF's Punchline Comedy Club (Carla Clay & Friends)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

2026 “Hearts in San Francisco” at the Ferry Building (Final Day)
Wednesday, February 11 – 7:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
2026 "Hearts in San Francisco" at the Ferry Building (Final Day)

Join the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation to celebrate the 2026 Hearts in San Francisco that support excellence in patient care and innovation at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Each year, the Foundation commissions one-of-a-kind heart sculptures created by local artists. After the ...

2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 – Feb. 21)
Wednesday, February 11 – 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 ...

Free Art Workshop: Scratch Art Cards
Wednesday, February 11 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Art Workshop: Scratch Art Cards
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided.  Celebrate Valentine’s Day by designing scratch art cards dedicated to loved ones.
Free Grand Lake Theater Movie Night: Oscar-Nominated “The Alabama Solution” (Oakland)
Wednesday, February 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Grand Lake Theater
Free Grand Lake Theater Movie Night: Oscar-Nominated "The Alabama Solution" (Oakland)
Local nonprofit For The People presents a free special screening of Oscar-nominated documentary The Alabama Solution, a gripping inside look at how incarcerated men risk everything to expose injustice—using footage captured behind prison walls. The screening will be followed by a conversation with justice leaders focused on solutions.
SF Well-Crafted: Free Making Beaded Coasters (The Beer Hall)
SF Well-Crafted: Free Making Beaded Coasters (The Beer Hall)

Not your average paint & sip! Get crafty while enjoying hand-crafted drinks and food and creating unique art. Enjoy free craft workshops that are the perfect artsy excuse to explore bars and restaurants in Mid-Market. Join us at Jay’s Grill to explore the art of ...

Downtown SF’s Newest Mural Unveiling w/ Emily Fromm
Wednesday, February 11 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | NextWorld
An unveiling event celebrating a new ephemeral mural by Bay Area muralist Emily Fromm. Guests are invited to view the finished work, learn more about the artist’s practice and process, and gather with the community to mark the project’s completion. Emily Fromm is a Bay Area ...

Thursday, February 12

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 ...
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 ...
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

2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 – Feb. 21)
Thursday, February 12 – 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 ...

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

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

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 ...

$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 ...

“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 ...

“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 ...
“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

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: “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 ...

$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