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Tuesday, January 27
The Man Who Saves The World? SF Premeire
Hot off a sold-out premieres in San Rafael, Los Angeles, NYC, Seattle, and Portland, we’re thrilled to bring The Man Who Saves the World? to SF! Are you tired of traditional feature documentaries? Executive produced by comedy legends Danny McBrideand Peter Farrelly, acclaimed director Gabe ...
The Bay Agenda: New Deal Lessons for the Bay
KALW’s The Public Works presents an evening of film, conversation, and discovery about the New Deal’s lasting impact on the Bay.
During the Great Depression, the New Deal put millions of Americans to work building parks, schools, bridges, housing, murals, and civic spaces that continue to ...
SF Standard: Launch Event & Live Taping of ‘Pacific Standard Time’
Special launch event and a live taping of Pacific Standard Time (PST) – the weekly podcast about what’s happening in CA and why it matters
Join The San Francisco Standard for a special launch event and the first-ever live taping of Pacific Standard Time (PST), its ...
Free Trivia Night w/ Prizes at Laughing Monk Brewing (SF)
The home of great beer and great trivia!
Two one hour trivia games starting at 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Prizes for the top two finishers in each round, it’s free to play and parking is easy! We’ve been doing trivia Tuesdays here for years and excited to ...
SF in 2026: The Year We’re Refusing to be Unhappy
In a live taping of Pacific Standard Time, the SF Standard’s flagship podcast, hosts Emily Dreyfuss and Jesse Alejandro Cottrell walk us through all the radical ways that San Franciscans are taking control of their joy this year.
From embracing long-lost vices to investing in robotic beds that rock us ...
Thursday, January 29
Rvian’s Free Automotive Design Sketch Night + Pizza Party (SF)
Automotive Design Sketch Night at Rivian — San Francisco
January 29, 2026
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Rivian Showroom, San Francisco (Fell Street)
️ Free | Limited to 40 people
Join us for an evening of automotive design sketching inside Rivian’s stunning San Francisco showroom. This is a relaxed, hands-on gathering for ...
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 ...
Free Live Podcast: Storytelling for Change w/ May Boeve (KALW)
Storytelling for Courage, Belonging & Movement Building — A Live Podcast Conversation with May Boeve
How do we find courage, community, and direction in a time of rising division and shrinking rights? How do movements grow — and what role does your personal story play in ...
Bay Made Showcase: How We Build This with May Boeve
KALW welcomes movement maker May Boeve for a live conversation about storytelling as a catalyst for movement building, courage, & belonging.
Join us for a live recording of How We Build This, May Boeve‘s podcast about building social movements in a time of rising authoritarianism and shrinking rights. ...
Friday, January 30
SF’s “Double Down” Art Show w/ 50+ Artists (The Mission)
interested in joining the next show as an artist? Its free, and if your piece sells, you get 100% of the sale! link in bio of our instagram @doubledownshop
On January 30th, Double Down will be hosting the first group show of 2026 with over 50 ...
$5 Friday at SF’s Circus Center
Run away with the circus for $5-$15! Learn how to juggle, balance, clown, and other skills; watch a costumed and choreographed flying trapeze performance; and, for $10 on top of your admission fee, take a swing on the Bay Area’s only flying trapeze.
Saturday, January 31
Toastique Grand Opening: $50 “Reward” for First 100 (San Jose)
Celebrate the grand opening of Toastique’s newest location in downtown San Jose, CA on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 8am-5pm!
Toastique is a gourmet café serving fresh, health-driven food like artisanal toasts, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and bowls, all made with high-quality, wholesome ingredients.
The first 100 guests will ...
Power the Future: KALW Youth Empowerment Summit
Join us for KALW Public Media’s Youth Empowerment Summit: “Power the Future” an afternoon of inspiration, skill-building, and networking. Free and open to all Bay Area youth 14-22 years old.
What You’ll Experience
Hear directly from young changemakers at the California Association of Youth Commissions, The Youth Power Project, League of Women ...
Full Moon Trip Temple Art Party (SF)
Join is for our monthly Full Moon Trip Temple!
Live music includes Levitation Quartet and Twango. We will also bring out some art supplies for art-making.
There will be a non-alcoholic bar serving drinks, and as always, loving vibes.
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 ...
Sucka Flea Market & Swap (SF)
Outdoor Flea Market featuring Local Art, Crafts, Food, Music, Brands & Culture.
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, ...
Tuesday, February 3
“Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival” at First Tuesday Artwalk
The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival (MVFAF) is honored to participate in February’s First Tuesday Artwalk with the presentation of We Are Here, a community art project led by artist Robert Louthan at the 2025 Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival.
The completed artwork will be on ...
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
SFs Free “Black History” Super Bowl Kick Off + Block Party (2026)
Fillmore Family Friday Nights Kick Off with a Black History Month and SuperBowl weekend
Live performances with a DJ Old Skool Mix. Food and Artisan market. Game and Art activities
BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICK OFF
1700 BLK O’FARRELL 4PM-9PM
BLACKS IN FOOTBALL
BLACK HISTORY & SUPERBOWL WEEKEND EXPERIENCE IN THE ...
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
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
Saturday, February 7
“XOXO: A Love Letter” Valentine’s Day Time-Capsule Experience
Need a cute experience to kick off Valentine’s Day? Stop by for a quick, cozy moment ☕️✨
XOXO: A Love Letter is a Valentine’s Day time-capsule experience running February 7–14 ️. Stop in, pick up a limited-edition V-Day card , a coffee ☕️, and write a ...
Valentine’s-Themed XOXO Time-Capsule Letter Party (Feb 7-14)
Need a cute experience to kick off Valentine’s Day? Stop by for a quick, cozy moment ☕✨
XOXO: A Love Letter is a Valentine’s Day time-capsule experience running February 7–14 . Stop in, pick up a limited-edition V-Day card , a juice 🧃or boba 🧋, and ...
Community and Resistance in Puerto Rico
An afternoon of film and conversation places Puerto Rican culture front and center and helps to explain the excitement of Bad Bunny’s music in Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show. A showcase of two short documentary films underlines San Francisco Bay Area connections and knowledge of ...
Richmond District “Westside” Lunar New Year Parade & Night Market (SF)
The Year of the Horse symbolizes energy, strength, and forward momentum. Inspired by this, “Super Horse – Super Hope” celebrates the Richmond District’s shared aspirations for a brighter year ahead. Just as the horse gallops with vitality and determination, this event invites schools, community-based organizations ...
Sunday, February 8
Explore 130+ Murals at Box Shop’s Open House (SF)
February’s Second Sunday Open House!
951 Hudson Ave, San Francisco
Free & All Ages Welcome
Join us for an afternoon of art, local makers, hands-on creativity, and community.
Check out San Francisco’s largest industrial artspace, explore our outdoor sculpture yard and 140+ murals, peek inside working artist studios.
* Make ...
Big Game Sunday: Free Jumbo Screen Watch Party + Prizes (Emeryville)
Join sports fans, TV commercial fans and just plain, ol’ party fans at the annual Bay Street Emeryville Big Game Sunday watch party on Feb. 8, with pre-game tailgate fun starting at 2 p.m.!
The excitement will be at the South Bay Street Plaza where people ...
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
Thursday, February 12
Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poetry Reading (SF Main Library)
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck, poet Floyd Tangeman and special guests 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 her experiences as a lifelong ...
Friday, February 13
T.U.R.F. vs Afrobeats Dance Contest (SF)
Get ready to witness the ultimate showdown between T.U.R.F. and Afrobeats dancers at the Bayview Opera House!
Featuring the best T.U.R.F. (Hyphy hip-hop) and Afrobeat (African) dancers going to head in 5 v. 5 groups. Who will, Team Africa or the Team Bay Area?
A celebration of Black ...
