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Events for January 31, 2025

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Friday, January 31

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

2025 “Hearts in San Francisco” at the Ferry Building (Final Weekend)
Friday, January 31 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building

Join the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation to celebrate the 2025 Hearts in San Francisco that support excellence in patient care and innovation at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. In 2025, 22 artists have been selected to participate in the 2025 Hearts ...

2025 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 26 – March 2)
Friday, January 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free hour from 1-2 pm; $7 admission from 10 am to 1 pm
| White Elephant Sale Warehouse

The White Elephant Sale is Northern California’s oldest and largest rummage sale. You will find a curated selection of one-of-a kind treasures. ​The White Elephant Sale has almost 20 departments in a warehouse nearly twice the size of a football field. Plus you’ll be supporting ...

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, January 31 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

SF’s “Black Outside” Bayview Night Market is Back (2025)
Friday, January 31 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP for latest updates
| 3rd and Yosemite Ave., Bayview District
Join us for our fourth Friday night market featuring delicious food, amazing retail vendors, live entertainment, and more The #BlackOutside Bayview Night Market is back and ready to host the best soul/carribbean food market in San Francisco! Join us for a night of great food, drinks, ...
5:30 pmChester CT Thompson Organ Quartet  $35
Lunar New Year Free Outdoor Movie Night “Everything Everywhere All At Once” at The Crossing (SF)
Friday, January 31 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Crossing at East Cut
TGIF Outdoor FREE Movie Nights at The Crossing Time to prepare for the Lunar New Year at The Crossing! We’ll see you every last Friday of the month for our TGIF movie series! Ring in the Year of the Snake with us at The Crossing! Where everything ...
Berkeley’s Art Exhibition: “Labor of Love” (Jan. 31-Feb. 23)
Friday, January 31 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission to the exhibition and reception is free and open to the public.
| Gallery 2727
Gallery 2727 Presents “Labor of Love” Art Exhibition Berkeley, CA – Gallery 2727 is pleased to announce the upcoming art exhibition, “Labor of Love,” showcasing the works of Gallery 2727 artists. The exhibition will run from January 31 to February 23, 2025, at Gallery 2727, located ...
6:00 pmIf I Give You My Sorrows at YBCA (Jan. 31 – Feb. 2)  $40*
*Performance + Exhibition: $40 Performance + Exhibition + Donation: $56 Senior, Student, Military Discount: $30
6:00 pmQuarter of The Century “Giga Party” Celebration: Founder/VC Event (SF)  $25
Celebrating “Lunar New Year” w/ Maxine Hong Kingston & Special Guests (SF)
Friday, January 31 – 6:30 pm | Cost: $17.85*
*Members receive a discount
| Mechanics' Institute
We welcome back renowned Bay Area author Maxine Hong Kingston, along with new guests Aimee Phan (and more to be announced) to commemorate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake. The panelists will share the traditional, contemporary, and uniquely personal rituals that make ...
“Self-Brainwashing” Wild Immersive Foam Art Experience (Jan. 17 – Feb. 8)
Friday, January 31 – 6:30 pm | Cost: $10 | Minnesota Street Project Foundation

Minnesota Street Project Foundation and re.riddle  present the U.S. debut of Self-Brainwashing, an immersive performance piece by acclaimed artist Michail Michailov. Performances run Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays beginning January 17, 2025 through February 8, 2025. In this groundbreaking performance in a raw warehouse, participants are ...

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)

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 a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

Win Tix: Global Bass Icon “Excision” Live at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (SF)
Friday, January 31 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see global bass icon, Excision live as he brings his worldwide tour to SF’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium along with top performing artists for two unforgettable nights! Excision, a pioneering figure in North American bass music, has earned ...
7:00 pmJohn Rybak + Friends at Freewheel Brewing Company  FREE
Friday Night Pilates (Purrlates) with 20+ Adorable Cats (SF’s Cat Cafe)

San Francisco’s only Cat Cafe hosts their mew Purrlates class in their cat lounge with 20+ cats on select Wednesday and Friday evenings. Each class lasts around 30-40 minutes, giving you time to mingle with cats, sip on a glass of sparkling wine (Friday nights ...

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (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 ...

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, January 31 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Friday, January 31 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, January 31 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

7:30 pmSF Winter Wandering Festival (Jan. 31-Feb. 2)  $120*
*General Admission
The Marsh San Francisco: “Takes All Kinds” w/ Dan Hoyle (Thru Feb. 22)
Friday, January 31 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 8:45 pm | Cost: $28*
*Each ticket is subject to a $3 Convenience fee.
| The Marsh San Francisco
Due to overwhelming popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco will bring back Dan Hoyle’s latest work, Takes All Kinds, with an extension run in the new year, January 11 through February 22, 2025. Directed by Aldo Billingslea and developed with Charlie Varon and Michael Moran, ...
$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, January 31 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

8:00 pmThe Edwardian Ball 2025: “Pop-Up” Edition  $157.10
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, January 31 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

8:00 pmAcoutic Punk Night at Question Mark Bar  FREE*
*Free
8:00 pmFlamenco a Las 8 with Melissa Cruz  $32*
*$32/General; $44/Angel; $114/Group of 4 (prices include all fees)
$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, January 31 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

9:00 pmHunny: 80s and Disco Party  $10*
*$10 before 10pm or $15 after - $10 advance tickets
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