Articles by Rebecca Goglia
Sunday, January 11
Monday, January 12
San Francisco is getting a new 95-foot-tall light show on Market Street.
A year-round outdoor projection series called Yerba Buena Illuminated is launching in downtown San Francisco, lighting up the historic Humboldt Bank Building at Market Street and Yerba Buena Lane.
The installation debuts Monday, January 12, …
Wednesday, January 14
Friday, January 16
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 and …
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 course, appreciated.
Friday, …
Saturday, January 17
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. …
Sunday, January 18
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, …
Monday, January 19
Each year the NorcalMLK Foundation partners with local and regional transportation agencies to provide commemorative transportation to and from the celebration events.
The NorcalMLK Foundation’s MLK Transportation Program, in collaboration with Bay Area transit systems including Caltrain, BART SFMTA, and Golden Gate Ferries, is a vital …
