SF's Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday Celebrations 2026
Block Party, Celebrations
SF's Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday Celebrations 2026
Live it up for Mardi Gras in SF with unique processions and parties
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
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
San Francisco Is Finally Getting a Sprouts Farmers Market
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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.

Tuesday, February 17

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. ...

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, February 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, February 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Punchline Comedy Club (Joe Klocek & Friends)
SF's Punchline Comedy Club (Joe Klocek & 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 ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, February 17 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

Fat Tuesday New Orleans-Style Bash w/ Rebirth Brass Band (SF)
Tuesday, February 17 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $48 | The Chapel
Fat Tuesday New Orleans-Style Bash w/ Rebirth Brass Band (SF)
For more than 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while weaving a tapestry that combines elements of ...
2026 Chinese New Year Celebration: Free “Fortune Walk” w/ Lion Dances + Red Envelopes (SF)
Tuesday, February 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Open to the public, no admission
| 1138 Grant Ave
2026 Chinese New Year Celebration: Free "Fortune Walk" w/ Lion Dances + Red Envelopes (SF)
If you want to truly feel the energy and spirit of Chinese New Year, you must come to San Francisco’s Chinatown. There is simply no other place like it. The moment you step onto the streets, you’re surrounded by the heartbeat of the celebration—vibrant colors, ...
Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration 2026
Tuesday, February 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free RSVP!
| Gumbo Social
Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration 2026
Bring your beads, your dancing shoes, and your Bayview pride. Mardi Gras is coming to Third Street! Join us for an all-day Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration, a joyful, family-friendly event inspired by New Orleans second-line traditions and rooted right here in our neighborhood. Expect live music, ...
Fat Tuesday in SF: 20th Mardi Gras Celebration & Parade (Fillmore)
Tuesday, February 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Fillmore Center Plaza,
Fat Tuesday in SF: 20th Mardi Gras Celebration & Parade (Fillmore)
The Village Project Presents the 20th Annual Mardi Gras San Francisco Style A Fat Tuesday Celebration in the Historic Fillmore District — February 17, 2026 San Francisco, CA — The Village Project proudly announces the 20th Annual Mardi Gras San Francisco Style, returning to the Fillmore District ...
SF’s 20th Annual Mardi Gras + Fat Tuesday Parade & Festival in the Fillmore (2026)
Tuesday, February 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Center Plaza
SF's 20th Annual Mardi Gras + Fat Tuesday Parade & Festival in the Fillmore (2026)
San Francisco’s 20th annual Fat Tuesday festival in the Fillmore returns on February 17, 2026. The Village Project proudly announces the 20th Annual Mardi Gras San Francisco Style, returning to the Fillmore District on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, for an evening of culture, music, and community ...
SF’s “Mardi Gras Crawl” Through the Mission + Festival (2026)
Tuesday, February 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mission District
SF's "Mardi Gras Crawl" Through the Mission + Festival (2026)
Come meet your neighbors and make new friends at our 2026 Carnaval San Francisco Mardi Gras Celebration in several Mission District venues. Enjoy live samba drummers, dance performances, and lively music from soca to cumbia and rumba –– don’t miss out on the fun! Wear ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, February 17 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, February 18

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, February 18 – 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 18 – 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

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 Wednesday

SF Well-Crafted: Free Painted Paper Weaving (Habibi’s Birria)
SF Well-Crafted: Free Painted Paper Weaving (Habibi's Birria)

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 ...

North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
Wednesday, February 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring Friends and Family to Support the Gallery !
| Live Worms Gallery
North Beach Noir: Free "Renegade Cinema" Night of SF Films (2026)

We are a group of cinephiles passionate about sharing films that are deeply connected to North Beach, San Francisco, and the city’s rich filmmaking history. Our focus is on films relevant to North Beach, as well as showcasing works from local San Francisco filmmakers. We host monthly screenings every ...Monthly

Value Culture 3rd Wednesday Comedy Showcase
Wednesday, February 18 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Suggested Donation $10 to tip the comics
| Boom Boom Room
Value Culture 3rd Wednesday Comedy Showcase
SF’s longest-running monthly comedy showcase every 3rd Wednesday. Rising comics, surprise guests, unforgettable laughs in a legendary room. Join us for the always anticipated monthly and highly regarded Value Culture BOOM BOOM Comedy Showcase at the famous Boom Boom Room on Fillmore Street since 2023! The showcase ...

Thursday, February 19

Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, February 19 – 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

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, February 19 – 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

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, February 19 – 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

2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 – Feb. 21)
Thursday, February 19 – 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 ...

SF’s Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2026 (Feb. 19 – Mar. 1)
SF's Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2026 (Feb. 19 - Mar. 1)

Noise Pop Festival returns February 19 – March 1, 2026. After more than 30 years of championing independent arts and culture, Noise Pop Festival has since blossomed into an 11-day, 160+ bands, 25+ venue music and arts festival that remains a staple in the San ...

Panel Discussion About the Art & Business of Tattooing
Thursday, February 19 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Completely free for all
| San Francisco Main Public Library
Panel Discussion About the Art & Business of Tattooing
Peek behind the scenes of tattooing with this panel, which will explore the creative process and business journeys of local tattoo artists Mynt Ortega, Wesley Haack, and Faride Bustamante. Find out how they got started, what they’ve learned, and how they maintain creativity as they ...
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again
Thursday, February 19 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Redwood Room, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, The Clift welcomes Woody LaBounty, of San Francisco Heritage who will provide a colorful history of San Francisco’s Carville by the Sea. Carville-by-the-Sea: San Francisco’s Streetcar Suburb is a scrapbook history of one of the quirkiest communities ever imagined. On the ...
Free Event: Interactive Opera w/ Motion-Tracked Hoop (SF)
Thursday, February 19 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | 836M
In this opening event, composer Anne Hege works with vocalist Sidney Chen (Hades) to refine Hades Orb—a motion-tracked hoop that filters sound in real time. Together, Hege and Chen shape nuanced interactions between Chen’s vocal line and the Orb’s live, responsive processing. Audiences are invited ...

Friday, February 20

SF Beer Week 2026 (February 20-March 1)
Friday, February 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Many events are free, but some many require a ticket (price varies)
| All Over the Bay Area
SF Beer Week 2026 (February 20-March 1)

SF Beer Week is a ten-day celebration that showcases the Bay Area’s brewing heritage and contemporary craft beer scene. Have a pint or a few at hundreds of beer-themed events in San Francisco and the Bay Area from February 20 to March 1, 2026. See full ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, February 20 – 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

SF Neo-Futurists “99 Wrench Market” 30 Plays of Asian Neo-Futurism (Feb. 20-21)
Friday, February 20 – 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 ...