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Events for February 16, 2019

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Saturday, February 16

Peak of SF’s Gorgeous Annual Magnolia Bloom | SF Botanical Garden
Saturday, February 16 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*San Francisco Residents: Free with proof of residency. Non-residents: $8 general, discounts for youth and senior citizens
 | San Francisco Botanical Garden

One of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of more than 200 rare and historic magnolias with trees reaching 80 feet, is typically at its peak from mid-January through March at the SF Botanical Garden. Velvety silver buds on the often bare branches of ...

8:30 amVolunteer to Clean & Green District 8 | Mission High School  FREE*
*RSVP at website
All DayFree PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio  FREE
10:00 amMission Science Workshop: Free Hands-on Science Saturday | SF  FREE*
*Donations are appreciated.
Vegan Brunch Pop-up w/ Free Bottomless Mimosas | Francisca’s
Saturday, February 16 – 10:30 am - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Francisca's Venezuelan Food and Punch Bar
CapriFun is proud to introduce their first monthly Vegan Brunch pop up with free Bottomless mimosas all day. DJs will be spinnin’ and they will be offering up gourmet inspired vegan arepas, plantain, yucca, fruits, and other greens with an all-you-can-eat option. Also, plenty of ...

Hidden Waters: A Mission Bay Presentation & Walking Tour | SF
Saturday, February 16 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Mission Bay Branch Library
Join San Francisco City Guides volunteer Rob Spoor on a Mission Bay local history presentation, immediately followed by a walking tour of the neighborhood.
11:00 am“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley  FREE
11:00 amDrop-In Bike Workshop & Advice | Mountain View  FREE
Bike Tour of SF’s Historic 1930s Scale Model | SF
Saturday, February 16 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library (Eureka Valley Branch)
Led by Shaping San Francisco, all rides visit at least a half dozen branch libraries and their displays of the San Francisco Model. To reach these various parts of the city requires crossing ridges and valleys—sometimes steep, sometimes less so. Difficulty Level: High Eureka, 16th near Market Mission, ...
History Play Date: An Afternoon All About Photography | SF
Saturday, February 16 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | California Historical Society
Join for a fun afternoon inspired by the theme of cameras and photography. All supplies are included. Activities Include: Join a special family tour of Boomtowns: How Photography Shaped Los Angeles and San Francisco with CHS staff member, Erik at 2 pm Add your own building or landscape ...
1:00 pmCrafternoon: Free Hand Embroidery Lesson | Contemporary Jewish Museum  FREE*
*Free, no RSVP required.
2:00 pm“Monet: The Late Years”: A Special Lecture by George Shackelford | SF  FREE*
*FREE but seating is first come, first served
Macy’s Black History Month Celebration w/ Fantastic Negrito | SF
Saturday, February 16 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
 | Macy's (Union Square)
Macy’s is celebrating Black History Month with a tribute to continuing legacies. Join for a performance by Oakland’s Grammy-winning musician, Fantastic Negrito, followed by an in-depth conversation hosted by San Francisco School Board President, Stevon Cook. RSVP – but typically even if an event is sold ...
1930s San Francisco 3D Scale Model Conversation | Main Library
Saturday, February 16 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
How might a 3-D map change the way you look at where you live? Join in the conversation while taking a bird’s-eye view of your neighborhood. Gather around a segment of the 1938 scale model of San Francisco with fellow residents and special guests, and reflect ...
Silicon San Francisco: The Impact of Tech Capital | SFMOMA
Saturday, February 16 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SFMOMA
San Francisco is increasingly at the center of the technological revolution that began in Silicon Valley. In this session, explore the impact of the riches brought in by that sector on the people and landscapes of the city. What groups, skills, and lifestyles are now missing ...
3:00 pmArt in the Park: Live Music, Arts & Spoken Word | Tenderloin  FREE
3:00 pmFree Author Talk: Sakepedia by Jeff Ciolleti | Omnivore Books  Free
4:00 pmFree Valentine’s Burlesque Marching Band Concert | SF  FREE
6:30 pmStorySlam Oakland: True Breakup Stories | Luka’s Taproom  $10*
*SF Funcheap readers use code Cheapsters and get 50% off online tickets
City Star Party & Telescope Night | The Presidio
Saturday, February 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting. Please check the SFAA website for updated information.
 | Presidio Parade Grounds

The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers invite you to their next City Star Party, where you can take a gander at our universe through telescopes, socialize with more experienced amateur astronomers, and get some tips about the night sky. Take in the view from San Francisco’s picturesque Tunnel Tops in the ...

7:00 pmDowntown Comedy Night at SF’s Newest Art Bar | SF  FREE*
*Free with RSVP and code HELLAFUNNY. Otherwise $15 online $20 at the door. Free for first 50 to RSVP
7:00 pm“Cat People” Comedy Show & Free Pizza | Oakland  $10
Free Valentine’s Performance: “The Vagina Monologues” | Oakland
Saturday, February 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This is a free event with a $20 suggested donation to support victims and families affected by domestic violence.
 | Brooklyn Preserve

Come see one of the three performances of The Vagina Monologues as you’ve never seen them before. In this East Bay community production, you’re sure to laugh, cry and be inspired. The Eastbay Vagina Monologues, a non-profit theatre production. All ticket sales benefit the Building ...

Funcheap’s Free Pop-Up Comedy Weekend | Feb 15-16
Saturday, February 16 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required, otherwise $10 at the door
 | Neck of The Woods

HellaFunny and Funcheap are taking over the Neck of the Woods and turning it into a secret pop-up comedy club for one weekend. Come enjoy some big laughs with some of SF’s best comedians. Comedians from this show have been seen on NBC, ABC, Viceland, ...

7:30 pmA Night of Poetry: Michelle Brittan Rosado’s “Why Can’t It Be Tenderness” | SF  FREE
8:00 pm“Nightlife on Mars” Comedy Night | SF  FREE*
*Free with code CHEAPBASTARD - otherwise it's $5
Downtown SF’s Desi Comedy Night | Every Saturday
Saturday, February 16 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 at door without RSVP
 | Bar Fluxus

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

9:00 pmPush The Feeling DJ Night | Lower Haight  FREE*
*Free before 10 pm, but an RSVP is required. Otherwise, it's $6.
9:00 pm“Fringe” Indie Music Video Party | Madrone Art Bar  FREE*
*Free before 10 pm with RSVP on Facebook; otherwise, it's $5. 21+
9:00 pmThe Queen is Dead: Morrissey & The Smiths Dance Party | SF  FREE*
*Typically free before 10pm, $8 after (or $5 adv) - But some months they do change more depending on the event theme or if there's a live band

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday. Free Community Yoga Class Every Saturday | 10 am Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA FREE Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome. Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Every Saturday – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Tour is free, they pass out a donation envelope at the end of the tour if you choose to donate.
 | Ferry Building
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form. You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
 | The Basement
"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 ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"Critical Hit" Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong. Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
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