Tuesday, January 6
Corey Rosen’s Evening of Stories + Book Signing (Berkeley)
Join us for a night of connection, creativity, and community as acclaimed storyteller, host of “The Moth”, and author, COREY ROSEN, returns to Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore for an evening of live storytelling and interactive inspiration — this time in celebration of his brand-new book, A ...
Wednesday, January 7
Boombox
Join DJ Clave and the Pop’s crew for the Boombox Happy Hour. Latin Jams, Disco Beats, 80s, Funk, Cumbia, Tropical Bass, Breaks & more. Specialty Drinks by the Pop’s Crew, video cuts by HiFi Productions, and a photo booth! 6-9pm, 1st Wednesdays. Enjoy Pop’s famous ...
Thursday, January 8
You’re Going to Die: Poetry, Prose, & Everything Goes
Thursday, January 8 – 8:15 pm |
Cost: $15 | The Lost Church
$3 off each ticket when you use the code earlybird21 at checkout.
Offer ends January 4th.
Promo Codes are not applicable at the door.
Codes are not case sensitive, but must be typed as one word.
You’re Going to Die: Poetry, Prose, & Everything Goes – A GRIEF & GRATITUDE OPEN MIC!
Hosted by Ned Buskirk
Featuring ...
Friday, January 9
Free Artist Panel: The Future is Collective (Southern Exposure)
Friday, January 9 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Southern Exposure
Please join us for a conversation between author Niloufar Khonsari; Sholeh Asgary, curator of the exhibition Love Letters to Aliens; and Sharmi Basu, Executive Director of Vital Arts; about the ways in which we, as artists and arts workers, can show up for each other at this moment. In ...
Saturday, January 10
Free Art Opening: Alvarez + Occhiogrosso Exhibits (Morgan Hill)
Join us in celebrating the opening of three amazing exhibitions on Saturday, January 10th, 2026 from 4-6PM! Abiam Alvarez’s Solo Show, Gina Occhiogrosso’s Solo Show, and our first ever Open Call Group Show. Enjoy light refreshments and build community with art lovers from around the ...
Sunday, January 11
Tefillin Club
Sunday, January 11 – 9:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma
Tefillin Club
Join us for Tefillin Club at Chabad of Petaluma! Wrap tefillin, say the Shema, enjoy breakfast, and connect with friends and faith. No experience needed, everyone’s welcome!
Sucka Flea Market & Swap (SF)
Sunday, January 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | city station
Outdoor Flea Market featuring Local Art, Crafts, Food, Music, Brands & Culture.
Tuesday, January 13
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Panel + Marketplace (SF Main Library)
Tuesday, January 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
Immigrant entrepreneurs share stories of resilience, entrepreneurship and belonging, exploring how building a business can create both freedom and community. Inspired by Fei-Fei Li’s memoir The Worlds I See, the panel highlights the vision, sacrifice and creativity that shape entrepreneurial journeys. Moderated by Cynthia Huie, ...
“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets from 7-9pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Finjan Qahwa. Generally, we draw collaborative jam comics, socialize and drink beverages.Monthly
Thursday, January 15
Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poem Jam (SF)
Thursday, January 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main, Latino Room (Lower Level)
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck invites Ingrid Keir, Gail Mitchell, Bill Vartnaw and special guests to present at SFPL’s Monthly poetry reading.
Kim Shuck was San Francisco’s seventh Poet Laureate. Her poetry draws on her multiethnic background which includes Polish and Cherokee heritage, and ...
Sunday, January 18
SF’s “Civic Symphony” Free Concerts (2025/26)
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 ...
“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, ...
1-Hour Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense (Sports Basement)
This class introduces students to IMPACT Bay Area’s approach to personal safety. We think of self-defense as a spectrum that starts with the first feelings in your body when you notice a situation might not be safe, through physical self-defense if necessary, all the way ...
Growing Into Ourselves
The RILEY Project is proud to present Growing Into Ourselves: Stories of Neurodivergent Strength.
Join us for an afternoon of voices rising — stories of growing into ourselves, of strengths discovered, and of moments that changed everything. Together, we’ll listen, learn, and create a space where neurodivergent ...
Tuesday, January 20
North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
We are a group of cinephiles passionate about sharing films that are deeply connected to North Beach, San Francisco, and the city’s rich filmmaking history. Our focus is on films relevant to North Beach, as well as showcasing works from local San Francisco filmmakers. We host monthly screenings every ...Monthly
Saturday, January 24
“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: An Afternoon of Chamber Music (Noe Valley)
Thomas Lupo, “”Ardi e gela”
Will Ayton, Salish Sea Images
Allison Balberg, treble and tenor violas da gamba
Branson Stephens, treble viola da gamba
Cindi Olwell, tenor viola da gamba
Daniel Deitch, bass viola da gamba
Caroline Jou Armitage, bass viola da gamba
Nickos Harizanos, A Day to the Circus, op. 116
Miriam ...
Sunday, January 25
Massive Cake Community Party: 100 Cakes
Sunday, January 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
Come be part of our Cake Community Party! — a joyful space where we come together to care, connect, and celebrate life… one slice of cake at a time. Sweet Resistance – A welcoming and safe space for anyone seeking support, connection, and community—especially those ...
Thursday, January 29
Journalism in the City by the Bay w/ Heather Knight and Marisa Lagos
Join Heather Knight, San Francisco bureau chief at the New York Times, in conversation with Marisa Lagos, California Politics and Government Correspondent at KQED, on the wide array of news topics that makes the City by the Bay at the epicenter of change and innovation.
From ...
Sunday, February 1
SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (2025/26)
The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Mozart to Mendelssohn” concerts! (M2M) is the Association’s second full orchestra, and was formed in 2014 to accommodate the growing number of musicians who wanted the experience of per forming large orchestral works. The group typically per forms ...
Mozart to Mendelssohn : Eroica & Finlandia
The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents Mozart to Mendelssohn: Eroica & Finlandia
Program
Harald Sæverud: The Ballad of Revolt
Jean Sibelius: Finlandia
Ludwig vanBeethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
Music Director & Conductor: John Kendall Bailey
Admission is FREE and registration/RSVPs are appreciated. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, ...
Thursday, February 5
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month. All ...Monthly
Friday, February 6
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, February 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Baukunst
Join us for Baukunst First Fridays, our brand-new monthly celebration blending art, music, and food! Every month, experience a vibrant evening of creativity, delicious bites, and fantastic tunes. Mark your calendars and bring your friends — let’s make every first Friday unforgettable! Baukunst First Fridays ...Monthly
Tuesday, February 10
“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets from 7-9pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Finjan Qahwa. Generally, we draw collaborative jam comics, socialize and drink beverages.Monthly
Wednesday, February 18
North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
We are a group of cinephiles passionate about sharing films that are deeply connected to North Beach, San Francisco, and the city’s rich filmmaking history. Our focus is on films relevant to North Beach, as well as showcasing works from local San Francisco filmmakers. We host monthly screenings every ...Monthly
Saturday, February 21
“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: An Afternoon of Chamber Music (Noe Valley)
Join us for an intimate concert featuring chamber music from musicians across the Bay Area, hosted by the San Francisco Civic Music Association.
Admission is FREE and registration/RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early ...
Saturday, February 28
2026 Free Dental Health Fair for Kids (SF)
Join us for a free community event hosted by volunteer dental students, faculty and staff from University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry’s Hutto Patterson Pediatric Dentistry Clinic!
Free dental services worth more than $250 provided to each child!
• Dental and orthodontic screenings
• ...
Sunday, March 1
SF’s “Civic Strings” Free Concerts (2025/26)
The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Strings” free concerts from Dec. 14, 2025 – May 17, 2026 at First Baptist Church! “Civic Strings” concerts – a smaller, string-focused ensemble, especially tailored for players getting reintroduced into classical music. This group is a string ...
Thursday, March 5
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month. All ...Monthly
