Friday, January 16
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
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
“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
“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: “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 ...
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...
$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 ...
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday
SF’s “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service” 2026 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 16-19)
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 ...
50+ Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco (MLK Weekend 2026)
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 ...
Ono Hawaiian BBQ Reopens w/ 1-Day-Only BOGO Deal (Colma)
The family-owned fast-casual brand known for its Hawaiian-inspired plate lunches is welcoming guests back to its refreshed Colma restaurant. Closed since Fall of 2025 for a complete upgrade, the newly renovated interior enhances the dine-in experience while maintaining the brand’s signature island-inspired atmosphere and commitment ...
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday
SF’s 9th Annual “Solo Fest” 18 Artists, 58 Shows (Jan 16-Feb 8)
PlayGround Announces 9th Annual
SOLO PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL:
Eighteen Dynamite Solo Performers * 58 Performances
January 16th-February 8th, 2026
Live at Potrero Stage & Online Simulcast
SAN FRANCISCO – PlayGround has announced the lineup for its ninth annual PlayGround Solo Performance Festival, a curation of the best in solo performance, running ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday
Celebrate 35 Years of SF’s Recology Art Exhibition (Jan 16-23)
Friday, January 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Recology Artist in Residence Program
The Artist in Residence Program (AIR) at Recology San Francisco is thrilled to announce exhibition dates for current artists-in-residence Miguel Novelo, Trina Michelle Robinson, and California College of the Arts undergraduate, Haley Mae Caranto, as well as a special retrospective for former AIR Jim Growden ...
John Rybak + Friends at Freewheel Brewing
Friday, January 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Freewheel Brewing Company
Hi Friends, Happy New Year!
Come join us for a fun free night of music from 6 – 8pm Fri. 1/16 @ Freewheel Brewing Company in Redwood City. I’ll be joined by Perry Spinali on fiddle + John Hosking on upright bass. We have a great ...
Free Film Screening “Black Film as Protest: B. Monét” (SF)
B. Monét
Ballet After Dark
January 16
6p
African American Arts & Culture Complex
Free Community Screening
Filmmaker in person.
Ballet After Dark tells the story of a young woman who found the strength to survive after an attack. She created an organization that helps sexual abuse and domestic violence survivors find healing ...
Capricorn Birthday Bash: Like Planes + Fan Fiction + Peppervines (Kilowatt)
Friday, January 16 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kilowatt
FREE Happy Hour Rock Show at Kilowatt SF in the Mission: Celebrate Capricorn season with Three bands, big energy, early start — perfect for a Friday night kickoff.Lineup:
️ Peppervines — moody, cinematic psych with some punk rock punch
Fan Fiction — fast, melodic, hooky rock ...
The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot
Friday, January 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: $75 | Dedicated Venue
The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot is a critically acclaimed immersive theatrical experience presented by the Tenderloin Museum and staged inside its own permanent venue at 835 Larkin Street. Performed Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., the production unfolds within a period-accurate recreation of a 1960s cafeteria, ...
Music at Mechanics: The Balourdet Quartet
Music at Mechanics’, in partnership with Music at Kohl Mansion, welcomes the Balourdet Quartet for an evening of classical and contemporary compositions. Featuring Angela Bae and Justin DeFilippis, violins, Benjamin Zannoni, viola, and Russell Houston, cello.
Attendees will have the chance to meet the musicians during a ...
Everyday Inspiration: The Art & Life of Jerry Ross Barrish
Friday, January 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sanchez Art Center
Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica—The work of sculptor Jerry Ross Barrish will be featured in the Main Gallery at Sanchez Art Center, opening on Friday, January 16, with an evening reception from 7 – 9 pm. The assemblage/constructions made mostly of found plastic objects, capture gesture, ...
When the Skeleton Does Not Stand
At once intimate and unsentimental, When the Skeleton Does Not Stand is a clear-eyed meditation on kinship, vulnerability, and the radical act of rising.
As part of the 2026 PlayGround Solo Performance Festival (SoloFest), Kristen Cosby presents this moving work which chronicles the intense bond between ...
Atomic vs Satori
Come join us for the clash (more like a love-fest) of two beloved San Jose staple nights! Satori and Atomic have been putting on memorable dance parties in San Jose full of new and classic Goth, Darkwave, New Wave, Electro, Indie and Industrial for decades. ...
The Love T.K.O. Disco Dance Party
The Love T.K.O. Disco dance party w/ DJ Audrey & friends, monthly event. Disco, House, Funk & more on VINYL! If it’s Friday it’s time to danceat Love T.K.O. 9PM-Close • NO COVER
Line-Up:
Audrey
Paul Costuro
Meikee Magnetic (Daft Disko)
featuring GoGo Dancers
21+ event
The Knockout
3223 Mission Street, San Francisco
After Life: Dark Electronica Experience
After Life: A night dedicated to the heavier electronic side of Darkwave, with a focus on bringing new music to the front. From downtempo Witch House, midtempo Darkwave and pouding Industrial Bass, Dark Techno & more, featuring music from the last decade to current times. ...
Saturday, January 17
SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Saturday, January 17 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm |
Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing
Enter to win a pair of tickets to the popular Alcatraz Day Tour! Walk in the footsteps of notorious inmates and step inside the world-renowned Cellhouse on Alcatraz Island. The Alcatraz Day Tour by Alcatraz City Cruises offers a deep dive into the island’s layered history—from its days as ...
SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)
Max out your ski or snowboarding skills with House of Air’s Adult Slopestyle Workshop – designed to push your limits in a controlled, high-energy environment. Beginners and seasoned free skiers and boarders alike will make rapid improvement with our expert instruction and guidance. In this ...
Mortified’s 20 Year Anniversary Feat: The Freeze Reunion (SF)
As heard on The Mortified Podcast, & seen on Netflix’s Mortified Nation, check out Mortified – the national comedy/storytelling sensation live! Hear adults share their actual, embarrassing, & hilarious teen diaries live in front of total strangers. Check out the hilarious comedy/storytelling phenomenon that’s been ...
Murahd Shawki’s Debut Comedy Special “Walkie Talkie” Live Taping (SF)
See comedian Murahd Shawki (Subway Takes, Don’t Tell Comedy) film his debut stand-up special, live at The Marsh Theater in San Francisco!
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Murahd Shawki first rose to prominence after his taping with Don’t Tell Comedy Dirty Little Immigrant Boy ...
“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
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday
