Events for January 19, 2018
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Friday, January 19
“America’s Got Talent” Auditions | San Jose
What can you do in 90 seconds? NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” will be holding open-call auditions at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center on January 19, 2018.
The auditions are free, and it could be a once in a lifetime opportunity for performing artists. They enjoy all talent, whether ...
“Sea Lion” Day: Free Admission to Aquarium of the Bay | Pier 39
To celebrate the 28th anniversary of Pier 39’s world famous sea lions on January 19, 2018, there will be free admission to Aquarium of the Bay.
Make sure to arrive early. The first 28 guests to mention “Sea Lion Love” at the front desk of Aquarium of the ...
The “Unofficial Department of Handshakes” | SF City Hall
For the month of January, The Unofficial Department of Handshakes will occupy the information kiosk at the Van Ness entrance of San Francisco City Hall in an effort to observe, collect, and analyze the handshakes shared under the dome. The Unofficial Department of Handshakes is ...
| 11:00 am | Porfirio Gutiérrez y Familia: Textile Sale Event | Berkeley | FREE* *Free with museum admission.
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“This is Hunger” Interactive Exhibit | Final Day
Stories about hunger. In their own words. This Is Hunger is a powerful and interactive exhibit, housed in a big rig, that takes individuals on a journey—one that that will challenge their beliefs about who in America struggles with hunger and why, and inspire them ...
Google / YouTube / MSNBC Town Hall at YBCA | SF
Be a part of the live audience for a special MSNBC town hall event. Recode’s Kara Swisher and MSNBC’s Ari Melber will co-host this special broadcast featuring Google CEO Sundar Pichai and YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki.
This dynamic discussion will focus on Google, YouTube, and the impact of ...
| 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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Tropical Disturbance: Placemaking & Contemporary Art of Hawaii | SF
Bay Area’s 1st major exhibition of Hawaii artists opens at Luggage Store Gallery on January 19, 2018.
Ten artists address the notion of place in Hawai‘i. Free programming includes performance by renowned San Francisco Hula Choreographer Patrick Makuakāne, and film series on women and surfing.
| 7:00 pm | Bicycle Art Salon | Oakland | FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required by contacting the organizers via email to bicycleartsalon@gmail.com or phone at 510-230-8270.
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| 7:00 pm | “The End of Policing” Book Discussion | Oakland | FREE |
| 7:00 pm | “American Outlaw” Gallery Show | SF | FREE |
Win Tix: SF Sketchfest 2018: The Best Week 2 Events
SF Sketchfest is only the bestest comedy festival in the country, right here in our very own backyard.
Week two has a ton of great shows with stars from Netflix, Showtime, Kids in the Hall, 30 Rock and tons more… and we’ve got tickets for ...
| 7:30 pm | Tiki Swing: A Night of Music, Drinks & Dancing | Sausalito | $10* *$10 for age 18 and up, cash only. Under 18 free.
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| 8:00 pm | Win Tix: Banned Theater “The Children’s Hour” | North Bay | WIN* *$27 - GA / $15 - Under the age of 25
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The Pancakes & Booze Art Show | SF
Pancakes & Booze Art Show: Over 100 emerging artists showcasing their hottest work in a Warhol-style, anything-goes, massive warehouse environment–live music, body painting, multimedia displays, and free pancakes. $10 at the door or $15 adv for “line jumper” tickets – 100+ Emerging Local Artists – ...
San Jose Bike Party: The Party Animal Ride!
San Jose Bike Party is a place to ride bikes, make friends, and have a good time every third Friday of each month at 8 pm. San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, but they are hidden in the suburban sprawl. It’s time ...Monthly
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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 ...
