"The Bay Lights" Returns After 3 Years Dark
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"The Bay Lights" Returns After 3 Years Dark
Coming March 20, 2026 - The $11M rebuild restores the 1.8-mile Bay Bridge light installation
Massive Free Downtown SF Festival Returns for 2026
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Massive Free Downtown SF Festival Returns for 2026
Explore ideas, art, and performances for free on April 11, 2026 at SFPL + Asian Art Museum
San Francisco March Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
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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
SF Finally Getting a "Sprouts" Grocery Store in 2028
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SF Finally Getting a "Sprouts" Grocery Store in 2028
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
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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.

Saturday, February 21, 2026

9:00 am   Town of Colma “Ghost Run” 5K Family Fun Run   $30*
*$18 Colma Resident Adults, $9 Colma Youth, Senior & Disabled, $30 Non-Residents. Registration reqired
9:30 am   “Healing Power of Love” A Guided Silence + Day Retreat   FREE
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
All Day   Free PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio   FREE
10:00 am   2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 – Feb. 21)   $7
10:00 am   SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)   $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended
10:00 am   1st Ever Russian River “Fungi Fest” in Guerneville (Feb. 21-22)   FREE*
*Ticket sales help us cover costs and support the volunteers making Fungi Fest happen. Can't swing the ticket price? No worries - just grab the free option. We want this to be accessible to everyone.

Pick Date

Saturday, February 21

“An Afternoon of Chamber Music” SF’s Free Classical Concert (Oct. 18-June 13)
Saturday, February 21 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations accepted
| Noe Valley Ministry
“An Afternoon of Chamber Music” SF’s Free Classical Concert (Oct. 18-June 13)

Join us for an intimate concert featuring chamber music from musicians across the Bay Area, hosted by the San Francisco Civic Music Association. Chamber Music Concert Series or the “Afternoon of Chamber Music” is held monthly from October 18, 2025 – June 13, 2026 and introduces ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)

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 SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

FREE San Francisco Black History Month Comedy Festival 2026 (Feb. 21 – March 8)
Saturday, February 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 40 people. Two drink minimum (non-alcoholic drinks count!)
| The Function
FREE San Francisco Black History Month Comedy Festival 2026 (Feb. 21 - March 8)

Big laughs matter at SF’s first (and only) black-owned comedy club – The Function Black History Month Comedy Festival at The Function Get Tickets – FREE with RSVP (otherwise $20/$25 at door) Nightly in February plus bonus shows into March because February is the shortest ...

FREE Oakland Black History Comedy Night (Feb-Mar 2026)
Saturday, February 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Fluid510
FREE Oakland Black History Comedy Night (Feb-Mar 2026)

Six nights of comedy in Uptown Oakland hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Black History Month Comedy Festival – Oakland Hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Get Tickets – ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Saturday, February 21 – 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 ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

SF Neo-Futurists “99 Wrench Market” 30 Plays of Asian Neo-Futurism (Feb. 20-21)
Saturday, February 21 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $28.52*
*28.52 General Admission; fees included
| Theater 33
SF Neo-Futurists "99 Wrench Market" 30 Plays of Asian Neo-Futurism (Feb. 20-21)

A new show featuring 30 microplays by the Asian-American members of SF’s premiere performance art troupe! Just in time for Lunar New Year, the critically-acclaimed SF Neo-Futurists are thrilled to premiere 99 Wrench Market, a brand-new specialty show featuring 30 original plays in 60 minutes ...

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, February 21 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Saturday, February 21 – 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’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, February 21 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

Welcome to The HellaFunny Olympics where the best San Francisco comedians go head-to-head against the best Oakland comedians in a classic Battle of the Bay. Who will win? You decide! Teams of comedians representing their city will engage in an epic joke off, trading jokes back and forth until ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

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

1st Ever Russian River “Fungi Fest” in Guerneville (Feb. 21-22)
1st Ever Russian River "Fungi Fest" in Guerneville (Feb. 21-22)
The first ever “Russian River Fungi Fest” is a two day celebration of the incredible mushrooms and mushroom culture of West Sonoma County! West Sonoma County is known for towering redwoods, tasty wine, quirky small towns, and our stunning river. But it’s also one of the ...
re:market: Free Repair Workshops + Vintage Market (Feb 21-22)
re:market: Free Repair Workshops + Vintage Market (Feb 21-22)
Reuse, revive, recycle, renew, repair, and reimagine at re:market at Baukunst in Bernal Heights on Feb 21st Saturday & 22nd Sunday 11am-5pm. There will be used clothing in a wide range of sizes, vintage housewares, handmade items and more. On Sat and Sun from 12-2pm, ...
15th Annual Films of Remembrance (AMC Kabuki)
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*All day pass available
| AMC Kabuki Cinemas
15th Annual Films of Remembrance (AMC Kabuki)
Returning again with a curated selection of engaging cinema all playing February 21st, join the 15th Annual Films of Remembrance to recount and immortalize stories of Japanese Incarceration during World War 2. In a reflective and heartfelt documentary, see Third Act, From multimedia shorts to ...
Oakland Museum of California’s Lunar New Year Festival 2026
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 includes access to the festival, museum galleries, and special exhibitions
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's Lunar New Year Festival 2026
Oakland Museum of California Celebrates 25 Years of Lunar New Year The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) invites the public to its 25th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm. The milestone event honors the Year of ...
CANCELED? “Off Algo” Unplugged Guided Walk Thru SF’s Conservatory of Flowers (GG Park)
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP so we can know to wait for you! Free for SF Residents w/ valid ID (non residents subject to $12 adult entry fee)
| Conservatory of Flowers
CANCELED? "Off Algo" Unplugged Guided Walk Thru SF's Conservatory of Flowers (GG Park)
A slow, intentional walk to step outside the algorithm and notice what your attention does when nothing is asking for it. UPDATE: We don’t see this listed on Eventbrite anymore so it’s possible this has been canceled We spend much of our time guided by algorithms: what ...
2026 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 20-22)
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Eastridge Mall
2026 San Jose Lunar New Year "Tet Festival" (Feb. 20-22)

San Jose, get ready!UStar Productions proudly presents the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Tết Festival 2026. TẾT FESTIVAL 2026 – Vietnamese Lunar New Year Friday, Feb 20 | 3 PM – 10 PMSaturday & Sunday, Feb 21–22 | 11 AM – 10 PM Eastridge Center, San ...

2026 San Francisco Summer Resource Fair (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No ticket or sign up is required. Just show up ready to start your family's summer planning!
| San Francisco County Fair Building
2026 San Francisco Summer Resource Fair (Golden Gate Park)
Start your family’s summer planning at the 2026 San Francisco Summer Resource Fair! Meet representatives from 100 San Francisco agencies sharing information about summer programs and resources for children and youth in grades K–8 and their families. Many of the summer programs featured at the Summer ...
Festival of Olives (Sonoma)
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ENTRY
| Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Festival of Olives (Sonoma)
Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as we celebrate one of the Mediterranean’s greatest treasures: olives! Stop by Jacuzzi Family Vineyards anytime between 11–3 pm as we celebrate and enjoy all things olives – from Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Tapenades, tastings and local vendors. ...
Free Drawing Session w/ Classic 1954 Horror Film “Them!” (SF Main Library)
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to all, basic materials provided if needed
| Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room
Free Drawing Session w/ Classic 1954 Horror Film “Them!” (SF Main Library)
We’ll be pausing the classic nuclear age creature feature, Them!, to draw striking frames. This is a self-led event; there will be no instruction or feedback. However, there will be an opportunity at the end of the session to look at others’ drawings and show your ...
Lunar New Year Market: Tet SF
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Entree Fee- RSVP required
| XeX
Lunar New Year Market: Tet SF
wanna dress up, shop, drink, play games, enjoy some banger vinahouse music this lunar new year and experience what vietnamese lunar new year (tet) is actually about? then you should come join us 🧧 expect viet artists and local vendors, specialty cocktails inspired by vietnamese flavors, ...
Stanford Shopping Center Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Stanford Shopping Center
Stanford Shopping Center Lunar New Year Celebration
Lunar New Year Celebration at Stanford Shopping Center, featuring:  Get ready for an electrifying showcase featuring the powerful rhythms of Stanford Taiko, the vibrant traditions of Kayumanggi, Stanford University’s Filipino Arts Organization, and the high-energy Joyous Spring Lion Dance Troupe!  Enjoy complimentary treats, provided by Anton and ...
Thrive City Lunar New Year Celebration (2026)
Saturday, February 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://eventvesta.com/events/130401/t/tickets
| Thrive City
Thrive City Lunar New Year Celebration (2026)
Ring in the Year of the Horse with a celebration in Thrive City! Experience the vibrant colors, sounds, and flavors of Lunar New Year with family-friendly activities and delicious culinary delights from Dumpling Time and Boba Guys. Enjoy exciting cultural performances from LionDanceMe, Nguyen Dance ...
2026 SF Beer Week Opening Party w/ Unlimited Tastings (Salesforce Park)
Saturday, February 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $74.53*
*Early Bird act quick; There will also be VIP ticketing
| Salesforce Park
2026 SF Beer Week Opening Party w/ Unlimited Tastings (Salesforce Park)
Hosted by the Bay Area Brewers Guild with our friends from Barebottle Brewing, the 2026 edition of SF Beer Week Fest will once again find us partying above the streets in the San Francisco skyline at Salesforce Park! SFBW Fest is the tentpole event of SF ...
Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dance, Drums & Dumplings at Thrive City (SF)
Saturday, February 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dance, Drums & Dumplings at Thrive City (SF)
Ring in the Year of the Horse with a celebration in Thrive City! Experience the vibrant colors, sounds, and flavors of Lunar New Year with family-friendly activities and delicious culinary delights from Dumpling Time and Boba Guys. Enjoy exciting cultural performances from LionDanceMe, Nguyen Dance ...
SF’s “Red Bull Showrun” F1 Race Cars, Drift Shows, & Burnouts (Marina)
Saturday, February 21 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
SF's "Red Bull Showrun" F1 Race Cars, Drift Shows, & Burnouts (Marina)
San Francisco is getting a rare dose of Formula 1 energy (thankfully without the ticket price). Red Bull Showrun is bringing real F1 show cars and pro drivers to Marina Boulevard for a free, one day public event on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The event will ...
Punk Rock Valentine Art Show + Vintage Fashion (SF)
Saturday, February 21 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Punk Majesty
Punk Rock Valentine Art Show + Vintage Fashion (SF)
The Punk Majesty showroom, (which is open exclusively by appointment and for special events) is open this Saturday 2/21 from 2-5 pm so you can come see our Punk Rock Valentine Art Show — your last chance before it’s gone! Plus, you can shop all the ...