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Friday, January 23

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 Friday

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"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

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, January 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$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

Saturday, January 24

The Box SF’s First “Artists & Makers Fair” of 2026 (Jan. 24-25)
Saturday, January 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF's First "Artists & Makers Fair" of 2026 (Jan. 24-25)

The Box SF Artists and Makers Fair is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now home to two floors of premier ...

“An Afternoon of Chamber Music” SF’s Free Classical Concert (Oct. 18-June 13)
Saturday, January 24 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations accepted
| Noe Valley Ministry
“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 ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"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

Beethoven’s 5th Symphony Live w/ SF Symphony & Seong-Jin Cho (Jan. 22-24)
Saturday, January 24 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $95*
*Ticket starts at $95 (while supplies last)
| Davies Symphony Hall
Beethoven’s 5th Symphony Live w/ SF Symphony & Seong-Jin Cho (Jan. 22-24)

Finnish conductor John Storgårds makes his San Francisco Symphony debut with an exhilarating program centered on Beethoven’s monumental Fifth Symphony. Beethoven’s subject wasn’t the individual but the human condition, the fate we heroically create for ourselves, one choice at a time. Has any transition from ...

Free: An Afternoon of Chamber Music (Noe Valley)
Saturday, January 24 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Noe Valley Ministry
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 ...
Book Launch: A Place Between Dreams at Curio (SF)
Saturday, January 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, plus one free drink ticket with the purchase of a book
| Curio
Book Launch: A Place Between Dreams at Curio (SF)
Join us to celebrate the launch of A Place Between Dreams ✨ A Place Between Dreams is the debut novel by Jess Munday. It is a psychological thriller set in San Francisco about one young man’s attempt to run from himself—his pain, his mistakes, and his ...
“The Runarounds” Live at The UC Theatre (Berkeley)
Saturday, January 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:55 pm | Cost: $37.50 | The UC Theatre
"The Runarounds" Live at The UC Theatre (Berkeley)
DOORS 7 PM // SHOW 8 PM Known for turning every stage into a wild, full-throttle rock show, The Runarounds are a five-piece alt-rock band—Axel Ellis (guitar/vocals), Jesse Golliher (bass/vocals), Jeremy Yun (lead guitar), William Lipton (guitar/vocals), and Zende Murdock (drums). Startingwith a weekly residency at ...

Sunday, January 25

The Box SF’s First “Artists & Makers Fair” of 2026 (Jan. 24-25)
Sunday, January 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF's First "Artists & Makers Fair" of 2026 (Jan. 24-25)

The Box SF Artists and Makers Fair is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now home to two floors of premier ...

2025 “IlluminOdyssey” Interactive Winter Lights Experience (Final Day)
Sunday, January 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
| CuriOdyssey
2025 "IlluminOdyssey" Interactive Winter Lights Experience (Final Day)

lluminOdyssey is back! Catch the light November 15, 2025 through January 25, 2026. Inspired by the science of light, IlluminOdyssey is an immersive, interactive installation that will mesmerize kids and adults of all ages*. CuriOdyssey’s four-level Redwood Hall will transform into a glowing forest of ...

2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Preview Day)
Sunday, January 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: $50 | White Elephant Sale Warehouse
2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Preview Day)

The White Elephant Sale is Northern California’s oldest and largest rummage sale. You will find a curated selection of one-of-a kind treasures. ​The White Elephant Sale has almost 20 departments in a warehouse nearly twice the size of a football field. Plus you’ll be supporting ...

SF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, January 25 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's "Sundays at the Beach" Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)

Come flow with us every 4th Sundays! After the community yoga class, enjoy a cup of coffee on us at @javabeachsf to warm you up from our San Francisco summer weather. 12pm, Judah and Great Highway Park BYO mat and coffee mug. No registration required, ...Monthly

Massive Cake Community Party: 100 Cakes
Sunday, January 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
Massive Cake Community Party: 100 Cakes
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 ...
“Glowfari” 2025 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)
"Glowfari" 2025 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)

Glowfari returns in November 2025! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...

Monday, January 26

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

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 Monday

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, January 26 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
| Emporium SF
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in “the industry” – so we’re assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for ...Every Monday

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, January 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday

Tuesday, January 27

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, January 27 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)

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. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, January 27 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, January 28

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

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, January 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, January 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
| Rye Bar
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)

With a name like “Rye,” this bar is obviously whiskey-centric… but on Wednesday nights the bar leans towards tequila is also awesomely hot dog centric! Come to Rye Bar every Wednesday for free hot dogs with every Hornitos cocktail purchase. Mo and Kat are you ...Every Wednesday

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, January 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
Black Hammer's Free "Hopped Up" Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)

No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday

Thursday, January 29

Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, January 29 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

$5 Off: “San Francisco Tonight” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Thursday, January 29 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off. Normally 17.12.
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “San Francisco Tonight” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Want to have fun this Thursday night? You’re invited to the city’s most current improv comedy show. Each show, SF Tonight creates new, original comedy out of audience selected headlines and tabloids! You’ll be greeted with newspapers, magazines, and scissors. Cut out any headline you’d ...Every Thursday

2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 – Feb. 21)
Thursday, January 29 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: $7 | White Elephant Sale Warehouse
2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 - Feb. 21)

The White Elephant Sale is Northern California’s oldest and largest rummage sale. You will find a curated selection of one-of-a kind treasures. ​The White Elephant Sale has almost 20 departments in a warehouse nearly twice the size of a football field. Plus you’ll be supporting ...

Journalism in the City by the Bay w/ Heather Knight and Marisa Lagos
Thursday, January 29 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: $17.85*
*Members receive a discount
| Mechanics' Institute
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 ...