Events for February 12, 2016
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Mavericks Surf Contest 2016 | Half Moon Bay
After being postponed a week because it conflicted with the Super Bowl, watch 24 of the world’s best surfers compete in the 2016 Mavericks Invitational Surf Contest which is scheduled for Friday, February 16, 2016 at Pillar Point in Half Moon Bay if conditions remain good. ...
“Rotunda Dance Series” Kick-Off: Polyrhythmic Zimbabwe | SF City Hall
On February 12, 2016, the Rotunda Dance Series opens with a performance by the Chinyakare Ensemble, in a suite of traditional dances from the southern African nation of Zimbabwe. The performance will feature polyrhythmic music and dances whose themes range from honoring the earth to ...
Almost Valentine’s Lunchtime Block Party & Mural Writing | SF
Love Valentine’s Day? Hate Valentine’s Day? It doesn’t matter because they want to hear about it and entertain you.
Come and write on the mural telling how you feel, get your photo taken with a message to someone, and sit back an listen to the lunchtime ...
| 3:00 pm | Free Sightglass Coffee Cupping | SoMa | FREE* *Free, but space is limited so an RSVP is requested.
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Win Tix: 2016 “On the Edge” Erotic Art Showcase | SoMa
Craving something a bit naughty this Valentine’s Day? How about a lot naughty? On the Edge is your ticket to one erotic night. Featuring 26 photographers and sculptors, the showcase will have over 500 photographs and pieces that revel in erotic art.
Regardless of what you fancy, ...
| 5:00 pm | Second Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael | FREE |
| 5:00 pm | Friday 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.
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| 5:00 pm | Vallejo Art Walk | Second Fridays | FREE |
“How Now Chinatown” Photo Exhibit | SF
Legion presents How Now Chinatown: Seven Photographers, featuring works by California-based photographers with deep personal connections to Chinatown.
This transgenerational show includes images of San Francisco Chinatown from the 1940s through the present. For these photographers, the neighborhood is an ongoing source of inspiration and a ...
“Lonely Hearts” SPCA Adoptathon Party with Kitties & Doggies | SF
Celebrate this weekend of love by bringing a new love into your life during the SF SPCA’s Lonely Hearts Adoption Weekend – singles, couples and everyone in between are welcome. All cat and dog adoptions are free from February 12-14 at both San Francisco SPCA adoption ...
Family Film Night: “Ratatouille” & Free It’s It Ice Cream | Presidio
Bring your sleeping bags and camp out on the gym floor while you enjoy a fun, free movie on a big screen. They’ll be showing family favorite Ratatouille.
Best of all, there will be free popcorn, It’s It ice cream, healthy snacks and more.
Food trucks start at ...
Candlelight Labyrinth Walk & Live Music | Grace Cathedral
One evening a month (usually the second Friday, but not always), Grace Cathedral invites you to walk the labyrinth by candlelight and music and pray for peace in our hearts and peace in the world. The walk is hosted by the Labyrinth Guild. Always check the Labyrinth website for ...Monthly
| 6:00 pm | Berkeley Critical Mass | 2nd Fridays | FREE |
| 6:00 pm | Free Veggie Dinner Night | SF | FREE |
| 6:30 pm | Grotto Free Comedy Night: Free Drinks & Snacks | Sports Basement Bryant | FREE* *Free, but there is a suggested donation of $5.
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| 7:00 pm | “In the Footsteps of the Masters” Art Exhibit Opening Reception | SF | FREE* *Free but RSVP required.
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Valentine’s Book Matchmaking Party & Refreshments | SF
Are you looking for love in all the wrong pages? Join Not Your Mother’s Book Club for an evening of books, mingling, and the love of reading with MatchBook.
Fill your ‘dance’ card with recommended books from fellow matchmakers, and get 15% off. Enthusiasm and refreshments ...
| 7:00 pm | “How The Other Half Banks” Book Discussion | SF | FREE |
| 7:30 pm | Hella Funny: A Comedy Showcase with Hip Hop After Party | SF | FREE* *Free with RSVP or Following @StroyMoyd on Instagram.
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East Bay Bike Party: “Higher” Hilly Ride | Berkeley
This month’s EBBP is taking us to new heights. The theme of February’s ride is higher. While they aren’t going to scare the SF folks with this route, it’s a little bit more climbing than they usually do. It’ll be exhilarating if you’re into that kind ...Monthly
| 8:00 pm | “Ain’t Mama’s Drag” Weekly Variety Show | SF | FREE |
KQED & IndieFest “Bad Art Gallery” Open Bar & Short Films | SF
Witness the triumphant return of the Bad Art Gallery with an all new show of truly terrible art, selectively curated from the finest thrift stores, flea markets and dumpsters of the Bay Area. But wait, you’ll also enjoy short film screenings all night.
No guarantees what will ...
Sad Comedy & Free Soup: Music & Comedy Night | Oakland
Comedy Soup is Oakland’s very own little Stand-Up house show that features top local and touring comics, complimentary Wine and popcorn and musical guests from a variety of styles. Past guests have appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, Viceland, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Conan, Colbert & Corden. ...Every Friday
Every Friday
Free Bad-Ass Morning Workout: Conquer SF’s Hills | Every Friday
Every Friday morning at 6:30 am, gather at a different San Francisco hill for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city.
The hills change each week (it might be Alamo Square, Moraga Steps, Twin Peaks, Lombard…), but expect ...
CANCELLED: Friday Farmers Market & Bazaar | UN Plaza
UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus concerns, this event has been cancelled temporarily.
Every Friday from 7am to 4pm, UN Plaza will feature the best of San Francisco. Grab fresh fruits and veggies, buy gifts from local vendors, and grab lunch at delicious food stalls representing cuisine from ...
Free “Oysters on the Half Shell” Fridays | El Rio
El Rio, a neighborhood dive in the deep Mission, gives away free Oysters on the half shell from local folks in Tomales Bay, every Friday at 5:30 pm. Arrive on time, they go fast.
And get your drink on with happy hour on Friday from 5-8 pm ...
Big Mood Comedy: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show | Oakland
Big Mood Comedy is an intimate standup comedy show featuring the best local and touring comics every Friday upstairs at Oakland’s very own Legionnaire Saloon.
Hosted by Hayley Beacon, Jordan Thewlis, and Jeff Dean. Free cookies.
Please note that from February 7th, the shows happens every Friday ...
“HellaFunny Fridays” Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa
San Francisco has one of the best underground comedy scenes in America. Come check out some of the Bay’s best rising comics at HellaFunny’s weekly stand-up comedy show “HellaFunny Fridays.”
HellaFunny Fridays
Every Friday at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Trademark and Copyright, 1123 Folsom Stree (and 7th St.), SF
FREE ...
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies | Skylark Bar
Join Hunny Bunny and Her Hot Toddies for Mischief at the Skylark Bar every Friday at 8 pm.
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies Every Friday | 8 pm Skylark Bar, 3089 16th St, SF, CA FREE
Enjoy drinks, dancing, DJs and more at this free ...
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse | Mutiny Radio
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse on Mutiny Radio is a free comedy show every Friday from 8-11 pm at Mutiny Radio on the corner of 21st and Florida in the deep Mission District.
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse
Every Friday | 8-10 pm
Mutiny Radio, 2781 21st Street, SF, CA
$10
Over 25 of San ...
“Best of SF” Stand-Up Comedy Night | SF
Check out a fresh line-up of SF’s comics every Friday at 8 pm at the beautiful Variety Preview Theater in downtown SF’s iconic Hobart Building.
Funcheap Deal: Get tickets for $5 with promo code FUNCHEAP. Otherwise, tickets are $15.
Located in the iconic Hobart Building, right next ...
Jazz at The Atlas Cafe | SF
Jazz at The Atlas is a weekly jazz residency with five rotating jazz bands. Music is always free, though tipping is encouraged.
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
Updated 1/20/2020 – Event info last checked via website.
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
Friday Night Outdoor Roller Skate DJ Party: “Midnight Rollers” | SF
Strap on your skates and roller disco around the city at the Midnight Rollers Friday Night Skate party.
This weekly skate (as long as it’s not raining or during Burning Man) hits up San Francisco’s main attractions, all while blasting their own beats from two jogging strollers ...
SF Beer Olympics: Beer Pong, Flip Cup & $2 Beers | North Beach
Meet and compete against locals, travelers, couch surfers, au pairs, and hostelers. Games are free to play (including flip cup, beer pong and relays) and many weeks they have themed events for holidays, or just because.
Get 6 drink coupons for $1 each. Use coupons before ...
“Comedy Soup”: Music, Comedy, Free Wine & Popcorn | Oakland
Comedy Soup is Oakland’s very own little Stand-Up house show that features top local and touring comics, complimentary Wine and popcorn and musical guests from a variety of styles.
Past guests have appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, Viceland, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Conan, Colbert & Corden.
In November ...
“The Function” SF’s Newest Hip-Hop Dance Party | Milk Bar
Come party at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Haight for a early 2000s hip-hop and R&B club bangers.
DJ Beats Me plays everything from Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, Lil Jon, Mac Dre, Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, Notorious B.I.G., Rihanna, SOB X RBE, Usher, Robin ...
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy | SF
EndGames Improv is bringing something new to the genre, what could turn out to be a very hot affair (in that release of tension, funny kind of way) with “Your F!#&ed Up Relationship.”
“YFUR” is an entirely improvised comedy show inspired by stories of your own ...
