SF's Gorgeous Magnolia Bloom 2025 in Golden Gate Park
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SF's Gorgeous Magnolia Bloom 2025 in Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park's gorgeous magnolias are expected to have their peak bloom a little later in February
San Francisco February Festivals & Street Fairs
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San Francisco February Festivals & Street Fairs
Here's a round-up of February's best events for Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year and more
SF's New UCSF/Mission Bay Ferry Starts in 2027
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SF's New UCSF/Mission Bay Ferry Starts in 2027
San Francisco will debut the nation's first high-speed, all-electric ferry service to Mission Bay
2025 Skywatchers Guide: Meteor Showers, Supermoons & Total Lunar Eclipse
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2025 Skywatchers Guide: Meteor Showers, Supermoons & Total Lunar Eclipse
The best celestial events in 2025 including meteor showers, supermoons and a total lunar eclipse
San Francisco's Winter Festivals & Street Fairs (2024/2025)
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San Francisco's Winter Festivals & Street Fairs (2024/2025)
All the 2024/25 dates for 20+ of SF's most fun winter festivals and street fairs including holiday lighting ceremonies, Drag Queens on Ice, Santa Skivvies and more!

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
10:00 am   “Pay What You Wish” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design   FREE*
*"Pay What you Wish". Every Wednesday, we invite visitors to experience the museum and pay what they wish for admission. PWYW tickets are not required but can be reserved here ahead of time.
11:00 am   OMCA’s “Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples” (Through Jan. 26, 2025)   $25*
*Adults 18-64 are $19 + $6 special exhibition fee. Children 12 and under are free, Museum members are free, discounts available for youth, seniors, and EBT card holders
11:00 am   Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
4:30 pm   White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
5:00 pm   Cat Pilates (Purrlates) with 20+ Adorable Cats (SF’s Cat Cafe)   $38*
*Each class includes a complimentary drink, quality time with 25+ adoptable and resident cats and kittens and of course an ameowzing "all-levels" pilates mat class.
5:30 pm   Well-Crafted: Drink & Draw at Red Tail Beer & Wine Bar with Market Street Arts   FREE*
*Please RSVP - Space and supplies are limited.
6:00 pm   Let’s Eat: Connecting to Culture Through Food   FREE*
*Please register through the event website to receive a link to attend.

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Wednesday, January 22

OMCA’s “Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples” (Through Jan. 26, 2025)
OMCA's "Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples" (Through Jan. 26, 2025)

Experience intergenerational, feminist, queer, and Xicanx-Indigenous artworks offering ancestral forms of liberation, healing, and being at Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples, only at OMCA, on view now through January 26, 2025. “Calli,” derived from Nahuatl, signifies the essence of home, family, and lineage. Immerse yourself ...

White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, January 22 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

Cat Pilates (Purrlates) with 20+ Adorable Cats (SF’s Cat Cafe)
Cat 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 ...

Public Domain Day 2025: SF’s 1929 Hollywood-Inspired Film Night (Internet Archive)
Wednesday, January 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Normally $15 - get $5 discount tix w/ secret code FUNCHEAP
| Internet Archive
Public Domain Day 2025: SF's 1929 Hollywood-Inspired Film Night (Internet Archive)
Lights, camera, action! It’s time to roll out the red carpet and celebrate Public Domain Day, Oscar-style! On this dazzling day, we’re honoring all the legendary works that have entered the public domain in 2025. And what better way to do it than with a glamorous, ...
“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Wednesday, January 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
| The Function
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)

Crime and comedy collide in San Francisco’s most daring and unique event: Comedy’s Most Wanted: Comedians with Criminal Records, brought to you by HellaFunny. Prepare for a night of laughter and lawlessness as we unveil the Bay Area’s top professional comics who’ve had run-ins with the ...Every Wednesday

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

“Pay What You Wish” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
"Pay What You Wish" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Wish Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Wish Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to all by giving visitors the opportunity to experience the latest exhibitions for whatever ...Every Wednesday

Well-Crafted: Drink & Draw at Red Tail Beer & Wine Bar with Market Street Arts
Wednesday, January 22 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please RSVP - Space and supplies are limited.
| The Red Tail Beer & Wine Bar
Well-Crafted: Drink & Draw at Red Tail Beer & Wine Bar with Market Street Arts
New Year, New You = New Hobbies! Get started on those resolutions for more creativity and art. Join us at Red Tail Beer & Wine Bar for for an art-filled evening of drawing. Our friends at Workshop SF have everything you need: materials & inspiration. Grab a ...
2025 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 18 – Feb. 16)
Wednesday, January 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Napa
2025 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 18 - Feb. 16)

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 11 lighted art sculptures for five weeks ...

Thursday, January 23

Alcatraz Day Tour: Limited “Buy One Ticket, Get One Ticket Free” (Dec. 3-Mar. 6)
Thursday, January 23 – 8:40 am - Ends at 1:35 pm | Cost: $45.25 | Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Day Tour: Limited "Buy One Ticket, Get One Ticket Free" (Dec. 3-Mar. 6)

Limited Time Offer! Buy One Ticket, Get One Ticket Free! Alcatraz City Cruises is offering a “Buy One, Get One Free” (BOGO) ticket promotion to all California residents for the Alcatraz Day Tours! This special “Buy One, Get One Free” ticket promotion is available only ...

Oakland Museum of California’s Thursday After Hours (OMCA)
Thursday, January 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $19*
*Thursday After Hours programming are included with the price of general Museum admission for guests, and totally free for Museum Members.
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's Thursday After Hours (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) invites you to a weekly night out at the Museum, rich with cocktails, culture, and community – just for adults 18+! Thursday After Hours at OMCA is back for its second season and invites you to come transform your ...

“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, January 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Black Laughs Matter" (Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)

Prepare for a comedic powerhouse like no other with ‘Black LAUGHS Matter,’ a riotous showcase featuring some of the sharpest minds and quickest comedy wits in the game – all under one roof. Join us for a night of uproarious laughter and unapologetic humor as these talented black comedians take ...Every Thursday

Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Free "HellaSecret" Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)

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 ...

Every Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)
Thursday, January 23 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: FREE | White Rabbit
Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)

Free Thursday Party featuring DJs spinning House, Disco, Remixes, Currents, Classics and more every Thursday at White Rabbit. Join us at White Rabbit on Thursdays for Inner Circle, a weekly get-together dedicated to the DJ and a love for dance music. No cover. No worries! ...Every Thursday

FOG Design+Art Fair 2025 at Fort Mason (Jan. 23-26)
FOG Design+Art Fair 2025 at Fort Mason (Jan. 23-26)

Celebrating today’s most significant creatives and leading contributors to the worlds of design and visual arts, the fair typically assembles 45 leading international galleries; prominent 20th-century and contemporary design dealers; and a weekend of exciting programs. FOG has become a focal point for the design ...

2025 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 18 – Feb. 16)
Thursday, January 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Napa
2025 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 18 - Feb. 16)

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 11 lighted art sculptures for five weeks ...

“Self-Brainwashing” Wild Immersive Foam Art Experience (Jan. 17 – Feb. 8)
Thursday, January 23 – 6:30 pm | Cost: $10 | Minnesota Street Project Foundation
"Self-Brainwashing" Wild Immersive Foam Art Experience (Jan. 17 - Feb. 8)

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 ...

$10 Off: “Club Limelight” NYC-Inspired Art Party w/ Saint Joseph’s Arts Society
Thursday, January 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $50*
*Use promo code FUNCHEAP for $10 off!
| Saint Joseph's Arts Society
$10 Off: "Club Limelight" NYC-Inspired Art Party w/ Saint Joseph’s Arts Society
Use promo code FUNCHEAP at our ticket link for $10 off! Welcome to Club Limelight at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society, an unforgettable evening of art, music, and celebration. Inspired by the legendary 1980s Limelight NYC frequented by visionaries like Andy Warhol, the evening promises a convergence ...
$5 Tix: Tamara de Lempicka “Queen of Art Deco” Event w/ de Young Curator (SF)
Thursday, January 23 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 using code TAMARA5 online orders only. Tickets normally pay what you can starting at $10
| The Chan National Queer Arts Center
$5 Tix: Tamara de Lempicka "Queen of Art Deco" Event w/ de Young Curator (SF)
With works that exuded cool elegance and transgressive sensuality, Tamara de Lempicka (1894–1980) helped define Art Deco. Her paintings captured the glamor and vitality of postwar Paris and the cosmopolitan sheen of Hollywood celebrity. Although she moved among the most influential circles in 1920s Paris, ...
Star Trek Trivia at SFO Hilton (Burlingame)
Thursday, January 23 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*It's Free and you don't need a ticket to the ST:SF convention
| Hyatt Regency SFO (Burlingame)
Star Trek Trivia at SFO Hilton (Burlingame)
On the first night of the Star Trek “Khan”-vention, kick things off with some rounds of trivia! The event is free for everyone and you do not need a ticket to the convention! Just join us in the Atrium (adjoining the restaurant) of the SFO Hilton ...

Friday, January 24

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

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, January 24 – 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
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

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

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, January 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (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

“Jazmyn W” Viral TikTok Comedy Star: Live at The Function (Jan 24-25)
"Jazmyn W" Viral TikTok Comedy Star: Live at The Function (Jan 24-25)

Don’t miss this special headliner weekend comedy showcase! Headliner: Jazmyn W Jazmyn W. is a standup comedian, content creator, & influencer with more than 2 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. Jazmyn left her tech career in 2019 to pursue comedy full-time. Her sense of ...

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
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 ...

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Friday, January 24 – 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
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)

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

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, January 24 – 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)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

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 ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, January 24 – 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
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

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

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, January 24 – 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)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

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 ...

SF’s Magnificent Magnolias Valentine’s Day Stroll
SF’s Magnificent Magnolias Valentine's Day Stroll

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 ...