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Saturday, January 13

2024 MLK Liberation Film Festival (Jan. 13-15)
Saturday, January 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over California
The NorcalMLK Foundation’s Liberation Film Festival (LFF), in collaboration with California Newsreel, is a dynamic showcase of human interest documentaries and short features meticulously curated to ignite meaningful civic and social justice engagement. Embedded within the annual MLK celebrations, this festival serves as a powerful ...
MLK Weekend of Service + Volunteering 2024
Saturday, January 13 – 8:30 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco

Join us in January to make MLK Day a “day on, not a day off”. We’ll be celebrating the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy all weekend with volunteer projects from Friday, January 12th – Monday, January 15th. From park maintenance to habitat restoration, there is something for everyone. Bring ...

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

“Feed Your Ecosystem” Native Plant Celebration (SF)
Saturday, January 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | Randall Museum
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) and the Randall Museum are delighted to announce the “Feed Your Ecosystem” Native Plant Celebration, a community event dedicated to promoting the importance of native plants in sustaining and nourishing local ecosystems. This event is scheduled to take place ...
10:00 amJanuary Second Saturday: Inspired by Water (Palo Alto)  FREE
MLK Weekend: Black & Brown Comix Arts Festival (Jan. 13-15)
Saturday, January 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Mostly free but see links for ticket purchase
| All Over San Francisco
The 2024 Black & Brown Comix Arts Festival (BCAF2023) marks the tenth year of the nationally awarded comic book event highlighting artists and creators of color.This year we are inaugurating the BCAF Cosplay Soirée, our new cosplay celebration on Saturday, January 13. 2024 BCAF COSPLAY SOIRÉE 2024 ...
2024 Napa Truffle Festival (Jan. 12-15)
Saturday, January 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Truffle Festival Marketplace admission free. Food/drinks for purchase
| Oxbow Public Market (Napa)

Immerse yourself in truffles on your own time, in your own way at the truffle festival marketplace. Come and sample the incredible flavors of the black truffle prepared in every fabulous way by the merchants at the Oxbow Public Market! Plus, look for the American ...

10th Annual Reclaim MLK’s Radical Legacy Weekend (Jan. 13-22)
Saturday, January 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over Oakland

10th Annual Reclaim MLK’s Radical Legacy Weekend! Join us for the 10th consecutive year from January 13-22, 2024 for a week of teach-ins, trainings, film screenings, healing justice workshops, and a mass march in King’s honor as we get ready for another year of solidarity, ...

TL Mini Lunchtime Block Party w/ Food Trucks & Live Music (Jan. 6 – March 30)
Saturday, January 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Tenderloin

After much anticipation, the TLCBD mini-grant recipients @civic_joy_fund, @currysrcenter, & @phoenixhotelsf will bring culinary delights from local food trucks beginning this Saturday (1/6)! TL Mini Lunchtime Block Party January 6, 2024 – March 30, 2024 Join the fun with food trucks, music, and more every ...Every Wednesday

11:00 amVintage Market at Groundfloor Club in The Mission (Jan 13-14)  FREE
Free San Francisco Chinatown Tour + Free Egg Tart & Milk Tasting (2024)

Join our free 2024 Chinatown Guided Tour led by our bilingual Chinatown native. We will embark on an informative and fun tour to discover key attractions such as the Guan Foundation Temple, Portsmouth Square, Ross Alley, Waverley Place, and more. Our tour won’t be complete ...

11:00 amNature Crafts (Livermore)  FREE*
*$6 parking fee
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, January 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora

MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. Starting March 2025 Temporary Closure for Building Upgrades  MoAD will be closing to the public temporarily in 2025 to upgrade items in our ...Monthly

2024 “Bowie Brunch” w/ Free Birthday Cake + Free Aqua Fresca
Saturday, January 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Tato
Join the fun to celebrate what would have been David Bowie’s 77th birthday! Brunch specials, music spanning six decades, Bowie themed cocktails and free birthday cake await!
12:00 pmFree Beginners Parkour Class (Berkeley)  FREE
East Bay Parks’ 90th Anniversary “King Tide Walk” (Hayward)
Saturday, January 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Hayward Shoreline

To celebrate 90 years of land preservation, environmental conservation, and recreation, the District is planning a series of events and programs throughout the year, including a spring anniversary celebration and monthly naturalist led “Explore Your Parks” adventure programs. Celebrate with us! King Tide Walk  Saturday, ...

Winter 2024 King Tides Walk at the Baylands (Palo Alto)
Saturday, January 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission FREE with registration on Eventbrite
| EcoCenter
Each year, the King Tides come to the Palo Alto Baylands (and much of the California Coast!). Join us in a fun, interactive learning experience which will teach you about what a King Tides is, and why they are so exciting. All ages are welcome ...
GG Park “Story Time” Under 30-ft Tall Lighted Tree (SF)
Saturday, January 13 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | JFK Dr & Conservatory Drive (GG Park)

This year we’re introducing Entwined: Elder Mother, a new iteration of the art installation, will welcome visitors to JFK Promenade in front of Peacock Meadow. Elder Mother is a monumental shade-bearing tree that moves in the wind. The 30-ft metal sculpted tree carries a 25-ft canopy ...

NFL Wild Card Playoff Watch Parties w/ 25+ TVs (Underdogs Cantina)
Saturday, January 13 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Food and drinks for purchase
| Underdogs Cantina

Come to Underdogs Cantina across the street from Oracle Park to watch the Niners and NFL Playoff action on their 25+ TVs! NFL Payoffs at Underdogs Cantina Wild Card Round – Saturday, January 13, 2024 | 1:30-8p – Sunday, January 14, 2024 | 10a-8p 128 ...

2:00 pmGrant Levin Jazz Trio (SF)  $10*
*You can buy a ticket to reserve a seat. Walk-ins are free, with suggested donation of $10, but not mandatory
6:00 pm“All Hell Broke Loose ” New Art Show w/ Drinks & Snacks (Emeryville)  FREE
Paramount Theater Tribute to MLK Jr. w/ Music of Stevie Wonder (Oakland)
Saturday, January 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $13.50*
*Contact info@livingjazz.org for discount information.
| Paramount Theatre
Living Jazz and SFJAZZ present a Musical Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA. This special celebration will feature an exclusive artist lineup of Bay Area musical luminaries performing the music of Stevie Wonder. ...
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

2024 Black Laughs Matter: SF’s MLK Day Weekend Comedy Fest (Jan 12-13)
Saturday, January 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (normally $15-25)
| Mayes Oyster House

Black Laughs Matter has moved to The Function! SF’s first black-owned comedy club at 1414 Market Street – Get Tickets We’re taking over one of North Beach’s most historic and fun bars, Savoy Tivoli (circa-1907) and turning it into a pop-up comedy club with a ...

SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Saturday)
Saturday, January 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $15 at door without RSVP
| Neck of The Woods

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 Sunday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

8:00 pmVictory Hall-arity’s Comedic Relief (SF)  FREE*
*RSVP
10% Off Tix to San Francisco Playhouse’s “Guys and Dolls” Musical (Nov. 16-Jan. 13)

The nine-time Tony Award winning musical comedy Guys and Dolls makes a triumphant return to San Francisco! It’s the ’50s in New York City and nightclub performer Miss Adelaide must find a way to convince Nathan Detroit, her gambling fiancé of fourteen years, to finally ...

No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)

From TLC, to the Fresh Prince, to Kid ‘N Play to Usher We’re taking over San Francisco’s brand new venue “The Function” on Market Street with a killer new sound system, fully remodeled bar and the newest nightlife spot in San Francisco. No Scrubs: SF’s ...

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