Home » Archive by Category

Geek Event

Thursday, December 4

The Last “Supermoon” of 2025 Over San Francisco
Thursday, December 4 – 4:26 pm - Ends at 7:05 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
The Last "Supermoon" of 2025 Over San Francisco
This is the final supermoon of 2025, with the Moon near its closest approach to Earth, appearing slightly larger and brighter than usual. The Moon will be directly opposite the Sun, with its face fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 23:15 UTC. Early Native American tribes ...

Friday, December 5

Fascist Bingo Par-tay (Berkeley)
Friday, December 5 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 early bird tickets, and 2 for 1 tickets
| The Starry Plough
Fascist Bingo Par-tay (Berkeley)
Let’s face it, the world is crazy, layoffs are everywhere, and eggs are the new Birken bags. So come party to help us fight the good fight! The event: part DJ dance party, part Bingo with the special theme of these unprecedented times- fascism. Wacky prizes for ...

Saturday, December 6

Cellarmaker Brewing Berkeley Record Swap (Berkeley)
Saturday, December 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No tickets required
| Cellarmaker Brewing
Cellarmaker Brewing Berkeley Record Swap (Berkeley)
Records and beer, together again! This afternoon record swap at the Cellarmaker Brewing location in Berkeley will feature over a dozen vendors selling a wide range of vinyl (vendor space is available; $25-$40 fee to sell), DJs playing records, food and more brews than you ...

Sunday, December 7

53rd San Francisco Fungus Fair: Celebration of Wild Mushrooms (2025)
Sunday, December 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $23.18*
*Senior and student discount, kids under 5 free. Volunteer opportunities
| El Camino High School South San Francisco CA
53rd San Francisco Fungus Fair: Celebration of Wild Mushrooms (2025)
MSSF Annual Fungus Fair A Celebration of Wild Mushrooms Save the Date! Sunday, December 7, 2025 El Camino High School 1320 Mission Rd, South San Francisco, CA 94080 Get Your Tickets Now! Tickets may be purchased at the door with cash, or Digital Wallet. If you don’t like waiting in line, ...

Monday, December 8

“Zine & Heard” One-Man Comic Strip Art Show w/ Keith Knight (SF)
Monday, December 8 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Just $10
| Artists' Television Access
"Zine & Heard" One-Man Comic Strip Art Show w/ Keith Knight (SF)
Join indie comix legend and former ATA volunteer Keith Knight (“the K Chronicles”, Marginal Prophets, “Woke” on Hulu) as he stumbles down a memory lane more crooked than Vermont St. after at 7.2!! A mish-mash of multi-media art, comix and comedic storytelling, Keef spills the ...
Threesomes Pinball Tournament (SF)
Monday, December 8 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*no RSVP required - just show up the day of - registration starts at 6:30pm
| Gestalt Haus
Threesomes Pinball Tournament (SF)
Back by popular demand – Threesomes the 3-player team-based pinball tournament is back! Are you new to pinball or thought it was all just luck and evil magnets?  Come by and play in this beginner-friendly format that pairs new-to-pinball people with really good pinball players! This is ...

Tuesday, December 9

Astronomy on Tap San Francisco
Tuesday, December 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*1 drink minimum
| Blackhammer Brewing
Astronomy on Tap San Francisco
Local astronomers talking about stars, planets, and the universe at your neighborhood bar. No PhD required. Astronomy on Tap is is a free public lecture series where astronomers give short, laid-back talks over drinks at local bars. No background in science required — our scientists share ...

Wednesday, December 10

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, December 10 – 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, December 13

“Sleigh the Day” 2025 Holiday Flea Market w/ Cars + Coffee (Ohlone College)
Saturday, December 13 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ohlone College Lot D and E
"Sleigh the Day" 2025 Holiday Flea Market w/ Cars + Coffee (Ohlone College)
Sleigh the Day (Free Event) Ohlone College Flea and Community Market with Cars and Coffee Meet We’re closing out 2025 in full throttle — and you don’t want to miss it. Whether you’re here to shop, hang out, or show off your ride, this is where community ...
SF’s 11th Annual Krampus Pub Crawl (2025)
Saturday, December 13 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP not required, but appreciated. Let us know at https://www.facebook.com/SFKrampus
| Tunnel Top Lounge and Bar
SF’s 11th Annual Krampus Pub Crawl (2025)
It’s time once again to bring the Xmas weird back to Union Square with the Eleventh Annual Krampusnacht celebration! Join us (the ORIGINAL SF Krampus!) as we channel our own personal versions of the traditional Christmas demon, Krampus – pal of St. Nick and scourge of ...
Geminids Meteor Shower 2025 (How to Watch in San Francisco)
Saturday, December 13 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Geminids Meteor Shower 2025 (How to Watch in San Francisco)

The cosmos’ annual gift to sky watchers, the Geminids Meteor shower, which is visible from November 19 to December 24, will peak on December 13-14, 2025. In 2025, the moonlight won’t interfere with the meteor shower viewing. During peak activity and perfect weather conditions, which ...

Sunday, December 14

Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF
Sunday, December 14 – 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, December 17

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, December 17 – 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, December 20

“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, December 20 – 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

Sunday, December 21

Free Winter Solstice Celebration at Cesar Chavez State Park (Berkeley)
Sunday, December 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE | Cesar Chavez State Park
Free Winter Solstice Celebration at Cesar Chavez State Park (Berkeley)
Celebrate the return of the Sun with astronomers and friends at the Chávez / Huerta Solar Calendar. Mark the changing of the seasons and share a moment of reflection in community as the sun sets on another orbit of our fragile and beautiful planet. Ancient astronomical ...

Wednesday, December 24

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, December 24 – 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

Wednesday, December 31

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, December 31 – 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

Wednesday, January 7

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, January 7 – 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, January 11

Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF
Sunday, January 11 – 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, January 17

“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, January 17 – 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

Sunday, February 8

Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF
Sunday, February 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

Saturday, February 21

“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

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 ...

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, 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 ...