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2026 “Hearts in San Francisco” at SF’s Ferry Building (Jan. 24- Feb. 11)
Saturday, January 24 – 7:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
Mark your calendars – the 2026 Hearts in San Francisco sculptures are returning to the iconic San Francisco Ferry Building from January 24 through February 11, leading up to the annual Hearts in SF Gala on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Stroll the Ferry Building Marketplace and ...
2026 “Hearts in San Francisco” at the Ferry Building Opening (Jan. 24 – Feb. 11)
Saturday, January 24 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
Join the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation to celebrate the 2026 Hearts in San Francisco that support excellence in patient care and innovation at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Each year, the Foundation commissions one-of-a-kind heart sculptures created by local artists. After the ...
SF’s Magnificent Magnolia Bloom (Jan. – March 2026)
Thanks to San Francisco Botanical Garden for sharing the news that the first of their beautiful magnolias are blooming. 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 ...
Oakland’s HJK Center for the Arts Opening Weekend (The Opening Festival)
A Grand Reopening & Community Celebration | January 23rd – 24th, 2026 After years of anticipation, Oakland’s historic “Cathedral of Culture” is officially back! We invite you, your family, and your neighbors to join us for a historic weekend of joy, art, and community. From ...
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
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
2026 Sausalito Art & Harbor Days
Sausalito Art & Harbor Days is a free, family-friendly waterfront festival bringing together local art, live music, food, shopping, and community at the Sausalito Ferry Landing.
Browse work from 30+ local artists and makers, enjoy great food, and take in live music by Bob Culbertson, an ...
Bay Area E-Waste Drop-Off Day + Get a Chance to win Xbox (SF)
Presented by Rippling IT × Mac Admins Foundation x Galide! A community e-waste drop-off day… with prizes!
Bring your old chargers, monitors, cables, and forgotten tech clutter and give it a responsible, secure sendoff. We’ll handle disposal the right way, you’ll help keep the Bay Area ...
SF’s 2026 “Zodiac Wall” Art Installation in Chinatown (Jan. 24-25)
Saturday, January 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 am |
Cost: FREE | 1138 Grant Ave
2026 Chinatown Zodiac Wall Installation— Year of the Horse: A Celebration of Success & Achievement The beloved Zodiac Wall of San Francisco Chinatown returns for its 11th year, honoring the Year of the Horse with a powerful new theme: Being Successful, Becoming Successful, and Celebrating ...
SF’s 2026 Free Lunar New Year Lion Dancing Festival at 16 SF Libraries (Jan. 17-31)
Saturday, January 24 – 10:15 am - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library (All Branches)
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at 16 San Francisco Public Library branches with Lion Dance performances by the Jing Mo Athletic Association. Learn about Lunar New Year traditions, enjoy a spectacular martial arts demonstration, and touch a piece of lucky lettuce to start your ...
Wikipedia’s 25th Birthday Celebration (SF Main Library)
Explore, edit, photograph, and fact-check as we celebrate Wikipedia’s birthday with a full day of hands-on activities for all ages. Learn how the world’s largest free encyclopedia is created—and help make it better.
Perfect for families, librarians, students, and curious minds—no experience required. Come for one ...
YBCA Free Admission Week for SF Art Week 2026 (Jan. 17-25)
Saturday, January 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
YBCA Free Admission Week for SF Art Week (Jan. 17-25, 2026) Celebrate SF Art Week 2026 with free gallery admission at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) from January 17-25, 2026. As part of the citywide art celebration, YBCA is opening its doors with ...
Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 – Feb. 8)
Saturday, January 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 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 ...
SF’s Free 10,000 Sq ft Alternative Art Fair at Minnesota Street Project (Jan 22-26)
Saturday, January 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Minnesota Street Project
Minnesota Street Project presents ATRIUM, a new free alternative art fair bringing together 20+ established and emerging contemporary art galleries rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area. Timed for SF Art Week, ATRIUM transforms the 10,000-square-foot industrial warehouse at 1275 Minnesota Street in Dogpatch into ...
The Body as a Site of Resistance (YBCA)
Saturday, January 24 – 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Join us for a panel discussion with P. Staff, Mel Y. Chen, and Mara Hassan, moderated by Jeanne Gerrity.
This panel looks at how governments and institutions control and suppress life, assigning value to bodies and viewing transness as a threat to social order.
San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (San Ramon)
The Giants FanFest Tour 2026 visits three cities across Northern California, culminating in an Open House at Oracle Park in March. The free tour will include current Giants players, coaches, broadcasters, and Lou Seal will meet fans in their local communities, including San Jose, San Ramon, and Sacramento. ...
“Latinas Forever “Maiden Lane Mini Block Party w/ Drag + DJs (SF)
Latinas Forever: Maiden Lane Takeover
Saturday, January 24th | 12 PM – 4 PM
Maiden Lane, Union Square SF
One of our most-loved SPARK events is popping up downtown!
Latinas Forever is taking over Maiden Lane in Union Square for a special edition celebration filled with cultura, community, and ...
Free “Bay Beats” American Roots Music Concert (SF Main Library)
Warm up your ears in the heart of winter at the Bay Beats American Roots Concert on Saturday, January 24, in the Koret Auditorium. This exciting show features three top Bay Beats bands: the legendary The Crooked Jades, the world-renowned Evie Ladin Band and local ...
Punk Majesty “Rock & Punk Closet Clean-Out” (SF)
Saturday, January 24 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Punk Majesty
Clean out your rock & punk closet, donate or consign pieces, and meet like-minded music lovers at Punk Majesty’s community clean-out.
New Year, Time to clean those closets! Punk Majesty Rock & Punk Closet Clean-Out
Got rock ’n’ roll or punk clothing you’re no longer wearing? This ...
“An Afternoon of Chamber Music” SF’s Free Classical Concert (Oct. 18-June 13)
Join us for an intimate concert featuring chamber music from musicians across the Bay Area, hosted by the San Francisco Civic Music Association. Chamber Music Concert Series or the “Afternoon of Chamber Music” is held monthly from October 18, 2025 – June 13, 2026 and introduces ...
Free SoloFest Horror Play “The Specimen” (SF)
The Specimen follows Johnny, a gay paleozoologist who loses his job amid Trump-era science budget cuts. Outraged and unmoored, Johnny refuses to abandon his life’s work, continuing his research through increasingly dangerous—and darkly comedic—methods inside his apartment bathroom. Blending horror, satire, and political rage, The ...
2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 – Feb. 15)
Saturday, January 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 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 ...
Free “415 Zine” Party + Art Show (Hotel Biron)
Saturday, January 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hotel Biron
We’ve got an evening of art, wine & good times in store for you! Hotel Biron Wine Bar & Art Gallery has been featured in the newest edition of 415 Zine and we want to celebrate it with you!
415 Zine publishes quarterly, bringing you fresh ...
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free 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
