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Friday, February 5

“Our City” 12 Public All-Ages Play Structures | Oakland Public Design Fair
Friday, February 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Frank H. Ogawa Plaza

Come play in Oakland’s central plaza at the first Our City: Oakland Public Design Fair, a three-day celebration of new public design projects that promote play – created by, with, and for the people of Oakland. With 12 interactive installations, four panels, multiple performances, and a public ...

All DayFree Admission Day | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History  FREE
10:00 amHistory Museum: Free First Fridays | Redwood City  FREE
All DayFirst Friday Free Coworking | Impact Hub Oakland  FREE*
*Free, but there is a $5 suggested donation for the optional potluck lunch.
Brett Favre One-on-One Super Bowl Week Interview | SF

Undeniable with Joe Buck is a one-on-one interview show with legendary athletes and coaches and aims to be for the world of sports what “Inside The Actors Studio” is for film and TV, and what Charlie Rose is to the world of popular culture. During Super ...

Sports Illustrated Super Bowl Experience: Fan Zone, Athlete Meet & Greet & DJs | SF
Friday, February 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Macy's (Union Square)

From Thursday, Feb. 4 to Saturday, Feb. 6, leading up to Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium, fans will have the opportunity to meet athletes, test their football skills, win prizes and much more at the Sports Illustrated Experience at Macy’s Union Square in San Francisco. ...

Art Opening: “Steam Work” Artist-Created Giant Mirrored Egg Sauna | SF
Friday, February 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Southern Exposure

Steam Work is Michael Parker’s first solo exhibition north of Los Angeles. At its core is Steam Egg 2, a mirrored sculpture housing a fully-functioning sauna. Steam Egg 2 is accompanied by suspended cascading cold rinse pools, wet and messy seating, and redwood and ceramic ...

Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Wash Jenning: One-on-One | SF

Undeniable with Joe Buck is a one-on-one interview show with legendary athletes and coaches and aims to be for the world of sports what “Inside The Actors Studio” is for film and TV, and what Charlie Rose is to the world of popular culture. During Super ...

Free 3D Printed Bottle Openers for Super Bowl | Autodesk Gallery
Friday, February 5 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Autodesk Gallery

Come visit the Autodesk Gallery on February​ 3-5, 2016​ from 2-4​ pm,​ to customize and 3D print a keychain in your choice of shape: a megaphone, bottle opener, helmet, football, or foam finger using Autodesk Fusion 360. Activities will be available while supplies last on ...

100 Foot Tall Film Night | The Great Wall of Oakland
Friday, February 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Wall of Oakland
A program exploring rhythm, digital abstraction, and mathematics with selections by the Great Wall’s Curatorial Committee. Works by Sandra Araujo, Guang Zhu, Matteo Pasin, and Shannon Novak.
5:00 pmFriday Nights at OMCA: Night Market & Off the Grid | Oakland  $7.50*
*Half-price gallery admission for adults; ages 18 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
Oakland Asian Cultural Center First Fridays: Taiko, Butoh Dance & Origami | DTO
Friday, February 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
| Oakland Asian Cultural Center
In February, Emeryville Taiko, will be offering a free taiko lessons at 7 pm. Additionally, there will be workshops, an artist talk, and fun activities like tangrams, origami, and more. Schedule: 6pm – 7pm: Intro to Butoh (Japanese Dance Theatre) workshop with Judith Kajiwara of OnenessButoh – journey ...
Last Ever Berlin-Style Ping Pong DJ Party | Lower Haight
Friday, February 5 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $3*
*$3 cover for Funcheapers if they mention Funcheap. Otherwise, $5.
| DSF Clothing Company & Art Gallery
DSF’s beloved home in the Lower Haight is shutting down its Haight Street storefront and they’re throwing one more ping pong party to celebrate the good times they’ve had. They’re starting early, right at 6 pm, in order to accommodate as much party as possible. They’re inviting back ...
6:00 pmLive Piano Music at Presidio Sessions: New Keys | SF  FREE
6:00 pm“New Work” A Solo Exhibit Opening Reception | SF  FREE
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl | SF
Friday, February 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

Oakland Art Murmur | First Fridays Art Walk
Friday, February 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly

Meet Gay Football Icon Michael Sam | Hi Tops
Friday, February 5 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover but bring cash for drinks
| Hi Tops
Meet the celebrated football player who made history when he came out while playing college football, Michael Sam. During the event, there will be drink specials which will benefit the Sports Equality Foundation. Source: visitsupercastro.com
6:00 pmTemescal First Fridays | Oakland  FREE*
*Free admission, but bring cash for shopping, food, and drinks.
7:00 pmSuper Bowl Roller Disco Weekend | The Church of 8 Wheels  $15*
*Adults $10 to enter. $5 for Youth 12 and under. $5 for skate rental.
Free Taiko Drumming Class: Beat a Giant Loud Drum | Oakland
Friday, February 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Oakland Asian Cultural Center

On select First Fridays Emeryville Taiko will be hosting free, hands-on taiko drumming classes at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Taiko drumming is an exciting modern art form with ancient roots in the religious ceremonies and folk festivals of Japan. Come learn all about it and have ...

7:00 pmPoetry Reading by the Iconic Tom Clark | SF  FREE
7:00 pmMigratory Birds at Lake Merritt | Oakland  FREE
7:00 pmWin Tix: Flaming Lotus Girls’ “In the Red” Gallery Art Party | SoMa  WIN
7:00 pmSouth First Fridays Art Walk & SoFA District Winter Mrkt | San Jose  FREE
7:30 pmWin Tix: “Eureka” The Absurd Winter Theatre Festival | Great Star Theater  WIN
“Ziggy Stardust” San Francisco Bike Party | The Panhandle
Friday, February 5 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Panhandle

The music community has recently lost two epic stars: David Bowie (1947-2016) and Lemmy Kilmister (1945-2015). This month we’ll be celebrating the lives of our beloved rock stars by dressing up, blasting their songs, and singing along under the moonlight. Come join us for a ...Monthly

8:00 pmThe Stupor Bowl: 16mm Potheads and Pigskins Movie Screening | SF  $10*
*Limited seating, RSVP required.
8:00 pmOakland Critical Mass | First Friday  FREE
OneRepublic Free Rock Concert & Fireworks | Super Bowl City
Friday, February 5 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Super Bowl City Stage
OneRepublic (whose 2007 smash “Apologize” ranks in the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100’s All-Time Top Songs list) redefined their approach to rhythm and infused their high-powered rock-pop hybrid with elements of electronic music, gospel, blues, and folk. A bold and boundary-pushing follow-up to ...
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