Events for January 26, 2018
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Friday, January 26
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 ...
Dave Eggers’ “The Monk of Mokha” Mobile Book Tour Kick-Off | SF City Hall
Dave Eggers, the best-selling author and founder of McSweeney’s, will launch the publication of his latest book, The Monk of Mokha, by touring San Francisco in a San Francisco Public Library bookmobile along with Mokhtar Alkhanshali, the heroic subject of Dave’s new book. After the ...
“The Halal Guys” Grand Opening: Free Food & Swag | Berkeley
The wait is finally over. The Grand Opening for the Halal Guys Berkeley is set for Friday, January 26th at 11 am. As a token of appreciation for your patience, the first 50 customers in line will receive free platters.
Free, but an RSVP is required for ...
7 Mile House 160 Year Anniversary, Book Launch & Free Pork Adobo | Brisbane
Join the historic 7 Mile House for their 160 year anniversary. Taking place on Friday, January 26, 2018, come early and pick up a to-go bowl of their famous pork adobo and rice for free. (Beginning at 11:30am, while supplies last).
Later in the day meet ...
JCCSF Pop-Ups: Shabbat Delight-catessen | SF
Every week, Shabbat offers an opportunity to shift into a different rhythm – to slow down, unplug and connect with family and friends. It also encourages people to take an intentional break and be more present.
They invite everyone to take a pause from your work ...
| 1:00 pm | “Hoarding the American Dream” Book Discussion | Berkeley | FREE* *Free but an RSVP is required.
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Japanese Whiskey Flight: Cask’s Free Guided Spirits Tasting | SF
For cocktail lovers, Cask is one of the most respected wine/craft beer/spirits stores in the Bay with hard-to-find bottles and a passion for artisan producers. Several times a week they have brand representatives in store offering free guided tastings – it’s a great way to ...
| 3:00 pm | Australia Day 2018 Party | SF | FREE |
Cask’s Guided Tastings: Oakland’s Newest Distillery “Wright & Brown” | SF
For cocktail lovers, Cask is one of the most respected wine/craft beer/spirits stores in the Bay with hard-to-find bottles and a passion for artisan producers. Several times a week they have brand representatives in store offering free guided tastings – it’s a great way to ...
| 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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| 5:30 pm | San Francisco Critical Mass | FREE |
| 6:00 pm | Candle Lit Labyrinth Walk & Live Music | Berkeley | FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is appreciated, though not required.
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| 6:00 pm | Paint Crush: Art Group Show | Alameda | FREE |
Thriving Ivory’s Indie Rock In-Store Performance | Apple Store Union Square
Join San Francisco’s own Thriving Ivory for an intimate performance full of passionate lyrics and powerful beats, all underscored by lead singer Clayton Stroope’s trademark falsetto. Back in the spotlight after their certified Gold self-titled 2008 album, which featured the hit single “Angels on the ...
| 7:00 pm | Feral Fourth Fridays Urban Square Dance & Live Music | SF | $5* *They ask for a $5-$10 donation.
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| 7:00 pm | Barrel Full of Monkeys Variety Show | Albany | FREE |
$5 Classic Movie Night: “Driving Miss Daisy” | Paramount Theatre
When elderly Miss Daisy Werthan (Jessica Tandy) crashes her brand new 1948 Packard into her neighbor’s garden and loses her insurance, her son Boolie (Dan Ackroyd) decides she must have a chauffeur whether she likes it or not – and Miss Daisy decidedly does not like it. ...
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 ...
