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Events for January 18, 2026

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Sunday, January 18

SF’s “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service” 2026 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 16-19)
Sunday, January 18 – 8:30 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| All Over the Bay Area

Take part in this National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 ...

50+ Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco (MLK Weekend 2026)
Sunday, January 18 – 9:30 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tours, but donations to the guide are appreciated
| All Over San Francisco

San Francisco City Guides offer free guided walking tours of many different neighborhoods in the city and will be offering a full slate of free tours over MLK weekend. 2026 MLK Weekend Tour Schedule All walks are free, although donations to the tour guides are, of ...

SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, January 18 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway

Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly

10:00 amJoin Mitzvah Day: Community Service for MLK (Palo Alto)  $5*
*$5; Prices vary- Check website.
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, January 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

10:00 amSF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)  $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended
10:00 amExcelsior ‘Cafecito’ Coffee Tour w/ Tastings (SF)  $28.52*
*Tastings inluded at each location on the tour
Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 – Feb. 8)
Sunday, January 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santana Row

Fans of Studio Ghibli have a magical reason to visit San Jose’s Santana Row this winter. From January 9 through February 8, 2026 the Studio Ghibli Collection Pop-Up Shop brings a curated selection of official merch straight from Japan to the Bay. Inside, you will ...

11:00 am1-Hour Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense (Sports Basement)  FREE*
*Free class, Pre-Registration required, donations welcome
11:00 amKids’ Snowflake Printing Workshop (Morgan Hill)  $25*
*Materials included, ages 6+
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, January 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

“Claude Forever”: Celebration of Life for Albino Gator in Golden Gate Park
Sunday, January 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park (Bandshell)
San Francisco is honoring Claude, the beloved albino alligator who called the California Academy of Sciences home for nearly two decades. Join the community for a Celebration of Life on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Golden Gate Park for a free outdoor celebration with stories, music, ...
Divine Forces: Exploring the Power of the Orishas
Sunday, January 18 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SF Public Library Main Branch
Join us for Divine Forces: Exploring the Power of the Orishas, a transformative, cultural gathering celebrating Yoruba spirituality, African diasporic traditions, and the enduring power of divine forces as sources of healing, resistance, and creative inspiration. Hosted by the African American Center of the San Francisco Public Library, ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, January 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

1:00 pmLive Sound Meditation w/ Tibetan Bowls (Yoga Flow SF)  $60
2:30 pmFree Horror Play: ‘The Specimen’ at Potrero Stage (SF)  FREE*
*Free Admission - Suggested donation is $10- $30
3:00 pmMeet New Friends 50+: Singles Event (Lafayette)  $45
3:00 pmGrowing Into Ourselves  FREE*
*Free
3:00 pmGrowing Into Ourselves  FREE*
*RSVP Required
SF’s “Civic Symphony” Free Concerts (2025/26)
Sunday, January 18 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Herbst Theatre

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Symphony” free concerts from Nov. 2, 2025-June 7, 2026 at Herbst Theatre! In 1931, Mrs. Sigmund Stern created the San Francisco Civic Symphony, with the support of Dr. Josephine Randall, who was the first director of the ...

5:00 pmFree Dance Film + Talk: “Everything You Have Is Yours” (ODC Theater)  FREE*
*$0-$50
5:00 pmOn Tour: Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman Quartet  $25
2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 – Feb. 15)
Sunday, January 18 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Napa

The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a celebration of creative arts, technology and lights, and supports innovative techniques using light and light technologies as a growing art medium. This walkable outdoor experience is free in Downtown Napa, featuring 15 lighted art installations for 5 weeks ...

7:30 pmStand-Up Comedy Showcase: Laughs at The Lariat Tavern  FREE*
*Free Show
8:30 pmEric Reprid Live: Hits + New Tracks (Brick & Mortar)  $15.96*
*All Ages
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