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Saturday, February 14

SF’s Valentine’s Day “Craft & Learn: Lover’s Eyes” at the Museum of the Eye (Feb. 7-14)
Saturday, February 14 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP | Seats are limited | Recommended for ages 8+
| Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye
SF’s Valentine’s Day “Craft & Learn: Lover’s Eyes” at the Museum of the Eye (Feb. 7-14)

“Craft & Learn: Lover’s Eyes” is back again for Valentine’s Day. Join the Museum of Craft and Design to learn about the 18th-century fad of lover’s eyes, the sometimes-secretive miniature portraits of just a loved one’s eye and eyebrow. Then, draw and decorate your own ...Every Saturday

Sunday, February 15

Valentine’s Private Eye: Secret Improv Vice, San Francisco Noir
Sunday, February 15 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $25 | The Shelton Theater
Valentine's Private Eye: Secret Improv Vice, San Francisco Noir
It’s Valentine’s Weekend, and Cupid’s Bow is pointing to Secret Improv Vice! SF Noir takes solo and dates down dark  alleys, set beneath 
the rolling San Francisco fog and along the crooked streets slick with rain and regret. Watch closely as flawed detectives, cunning dames, and shady ...

Wednesday, February 18

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, February 18 – 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

Saturday, February 21

1st Ever Russian River “Fungi Fest” in Guerneville (Feb. 21-22)
1st Ever Russian River "Fungi Fest" in Guerneville (Feb. 21-22)
The first ever “Russian River Fungi Fest” is a two day celebration of the incredible mushrooms and mushroom culture of West Sonoma County! West Sonoma County is known for towering redwoods, tasty wine, quirky small towns, and our stunning river. But it’s also one of the ...
“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
"Science@Cal": Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley

Science@Cal is proud to present a series of free public science lectures on the third Saturday of every month. These talks are given by renowned UC Berkeley scientists and aimed at general audiences. Talks take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 11 am. Doors ...Monthly

Wednesday, February 25

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, February 25 – 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

Monday, March 2

Rare “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse Over SF
Monday, March 2 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 5:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Rare “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse Over SF

Thanks to an optical illusion in the sky, the moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal in the San Francisco Bay Area in the night, during what astronomers call a “supermoon.” Because the sun is about 50,000 miles closer to the earth than at ...

Wednesday, March 4

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, March 4 – 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

Sunday, March 8

Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF
Sunday, March 8 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Park Branch Library
Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF

Come join at the Park Branch Library, every 2nd Sunday of the month, for an afternoon of anime, manga, discussion, art, and lots of fun. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This club is for teens ages 12-18 years old.Monthly

Wednesday, March 11

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, March 11 – 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

Tuesday, March 17

Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy w/ the SF Symphony (Davies Hall)
Tuesday, March 17 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $80*
*Ticket starts at $80 (while supplies last)
| Davies Symphony Hall
Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy w/ the SF Symphony (Davies Hall)
The SF Symphony and Chorus perform the music of FINAL FANTASY led by Grammy Award-winner Arnie Roth. Drawing on 35 years of gaming history, this not-to-be missed concert features scores from FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI and the entire FINAL FANTASY series, paired with exclusive ...

Wednesday, March 18

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, March 18 – 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

Saturday, March 21

CarrierCon 2026: Cosplay + Gaming Aboard an Aircraft Carrier (Alameda)
Saturday, March 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:01 pm | Cost: $40*
*General $40, Youth $30 (one Day) or General $75, Youth $55 (both Days)
| USS Hornet
CarrierCon 2026: Cosplay + Gaming Aboard an Aircraft Carrier (Alameda)
Carrier Con The USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum is proud to present CarrierCon, a convention celebrating cosplay, tabletop gaming, and Western and Japanese media. CarrierCon is an opportunity for people of all ages to share their love of cosplay and pop culture media while ...
“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, March 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
"Science@Cal": Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley

Science@Cal is proud to present a series of free public science lectures on the third Saturday of every month. These talks are given by renowned UC Berkeley scientists and aimed at general audiences. Talks take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 11 am. Doors ...Monthly

Friday, April 10

FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Friday, April 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $34.67*
*Friday tickets start at $34.67 ($28 + fees). All other dates higher
| San Jose McEnery Convention Center
FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Step into a universe where pop culture comes alive! From the moment you walk through the doors of the San Jose Convention Center, APRIL 10 – 12, 2026, you’ll be immersed in a world built for fans, by fans. This year’s FandomCon is set to be bigger, bolder, and ...

Sunday, April 12

Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF
Sunday, April 12 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Park Branch Library
Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF

Come join at the Park Branch Library, every 2nd Sunday of the month, for an afternoon of anime, manga, discussion, art, and lots of fun. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This club is for teens ages 12-18 years old.Monthly

Saturday, April 18

“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, April 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
"Science@Cal": Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley

Science@Cal is proud to present a series of free public science lectures on the third Saturday of every month. These talks are given by renowned UC Berkeley scientists and aimed at general audiences. Talks take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 11 am. Doors ...Monthly

Tuesday, April 21

2026 Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight (April 21-22)
Tuesday, April 21 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
2026 Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight (April 21-22)
Thanks to Earthsky for sharing the details about April’s meteor shower, The Lyrids.  Lyrids Active: April 14 – April 30, 2026 Peak: Night of April 21 into early April 22 Estimated Peak Time: Around 1-3 am PST on April 22, 2026 Best Viewing: After midnight through dawn on April 22 (look toward the ...

Sunday, May 3

“The Smugler’s Stash” Star Wars Mystery Pack Market (East Bay)
Sunday, May 3 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
The Force arrives early at Four Fools Winery! Join us for a galactic pre-May the 4th celebration where mystery rules and smuggling is highly encouraged (the fun kind, of course). Our vendors are transforming into intergalactic traders for one night only each offering exclusive Mystery Packs ...

Friday, August 28

“Pokémon XP”: Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)
Friday, August 28 – All Day | Cost: $90*
*Passes start from $90 for adults
| Moscone Center
"Pokémon XP": Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)

San Francisco will host Pokémon XP, a new official fan event running alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, at the Moscone Center from Aug. 28-30, 2026. The event will offer panels, workshops, special guests, and a pop-up Pokémon Center store with exclusive merchandise. Pokémon XP ...

Saturday, August 29

“Pokémon XP”: Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)
Saturday, August 29 – All Day | Cost: $90*
*Passes start from $90 for adults
| Moscone Center
"Pokémon XP": Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)

San Francisco will host Pokémon XP, a new official fan event running alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, at the Moscone Center from Aug. 28-30, 2026. The event will offer panels, workshops, special guests, and a pop-up Pokémon Center store with exclusive merchandise. Pokémon XP ...

Sunday, August 30

“Pokémon XP”: Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)
Sunday, August 30 – All Day | Cost: $90*
*Passes start from $90 for adults
| Moscone Center
"Pokémon XP": Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)

San Francisco will host Pokémon XP, a new official fan event running alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, at the Moscone Center from Aug. 28-30, 2026. The event will offer panels, workshops, special guests, and a pop-up Pokémon Center store with exclusive merchandise. Pokémon XP ...

Monday, November 23

“Supermoon” Night Over San Francisco 2026
Monday, November 23 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 7:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
"Supermoon" Night Over San Francisco 2026

Thanks to an optical illusion in the sky, the moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal in the San Francisco Bay Area in the night, during what astronomers call a “supermoon.” Because the sun is about 50,000 miles closer to the earth than at ...

Wednesday, December 23

Last “Supermoon”of 2026 Over San Francisco
Wednesday, December 23 – 4:45 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Last "Supermoon"of 2026 Over San Francisco

Thanks to an optical illusion in the sky, the moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal in the San Francisco Bay Area in the night, during what astronomers call a “supermoon.” Because the sun is about 50,000 miles closer to the earth than at ...