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Wednesday, January 28

Corey Harris Live: 3-Night Bay Area Series (Palo Alto)
Wednesday, January 28 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20 per night / $45 for a three-night pass
| Mitchell Park Library & Community Center
Corey Harris Live: 3-Night Bay Area Series (Palo Alto)
Earthwise welcomes a three-night engagement by musician and scholar Corey Harris Wednesday, January 28 (with DJ Sep) Thursday, January 29 (with The Jack Tuttle & Walter Jebe duo) and Friday January 30 (with Will Bernard) at Mitchell Park Community Center: 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Doors: 7:30 pm | ...

Thursday, January 29

Free Ales & Tales Comedy Night (San Carlos)
Thursday, January 29 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*100% Free Show
| Blue Oak Brewing Company
Free Ales & Tales Comedy Night (San Carlos)
Blue Oak Brewing Co has become a staple of the Bay Area. Blue Oak is notorious for their award winning beer, but did you know that Blue Oak also hosts an Incredible Stand-Up Comedy Show!? Once a month, in their event space The “Ales & ...

Friday, January 30

SF’s “Double Down” Art Show w/ 50+ Artists (The Mission)
Friday, January 30 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Support the artists or buy something at the shop!
| Double Down
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 ...
Afro-Centric Trivia Night (Oakland)
Friday, January 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Must purchase at least 1 glass of wine
| Coco Noir Wine Bar
Afro-Centric Trivia Night (Oakland)
Join us for a one-of-a-kind trivia night that celebrates Black culture, music, and community—set in the heart of Oakland’s premier Black-owned wine bar. Hosted by DJ ChuckT, this event blends brainpower with basslines, featuring: 3 themed trivia rounds rooted in Black excellence, history, and pop culture Live ...
Karl Evangelista Plays Sonny Sharrock’s “Guitar,” Brown/Kumaran/Katz
Friday, January 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No Cover/Donations Accepted
| Medicine for Nightmares
Karl Evangelista Plays Sonny Sharrock’s “Guitar,” Brown/Kumaran/Katz
Other Dimensions in Sound is our Friday music series curated and hosted by Boohaabian multi reed player extraordinare David Boyce. Each week David will be inviting different musical guests to join him in our galeria for a night of sonic sustenance. This month: fiery Filipino-American guitarist ...
Historic 25th Anniversary “Edwardian Ball” at SF’s Regency Ballroom (2026)
Friday, January 30 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $145 | The Regency Ballroom
Historic 25th Anniversary "Edwardian Ball" at SF's Regency Ballroom (2026)
This January marks a historic moment – The Edwardian Ball’s 25th Anniversary! Join us for an elegant, immersive, playful, and decadent weekend of art, music, theater, circus, dance, crafts, and much much more, celebrating a quarter century of costume, character, and our patron saint Edward ...

Saturday, January 31

San Francisco’s 2026 Slavic Festival (Jan. 31-Feb. 1)
Saturday, January 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $17.85*
*$15 adult | $10 seniors / military / students | Free for children 12 and under
| 2460 Sutter Street
San Francisco's 2026 Slavic Festival (Jan. 31-Feb. 1)

Welcome to San Francisco’s 2026 Slavic Festival! Join us for two days filled with delicious food, lively music, and exciting dance performances on January 31 and February 1, 2026. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Slavic heritage. Bring your friends and family for a day of fun and celebration! ...

Full Moon Trip Temple Art Party (SF)
Saturday, January 31 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations are appreciated. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
| Live Worms Gallery
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

San Francisco’s 2026 Slavic Festival (Jan. 31-Feb. 1)
Sunday, February 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $17.85*
*$15 adult | $10 seniors / military / students | Free for children 12 and under
| 2460 Sutter Street
San Francisco's 2026 Slavic Festival (Jan. 31-Feb. 1)

Welcome to San Francisco’s 2026 Slavic Festival! Join us for two days filled with delicious food, lively music, and exciting dance performances on January 31 and February 1, 2026. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Slavic heritage. Bring your friends and family for a day of fun and celebration! ...

SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (2025/26)
Sunday, February 1 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Herbst Theatre
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 ...

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, February 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

SF’s Free “Black History Month” Celebration at Thrive City (2026)
Sunday, February 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://eventvesta.com/events/130400/t/tickets
| Thrive City
Join us in Thrive City for our annual Black History Month Celebration on Sunday, February 1st! Enjoy an afternoon full of vibrant live entertainment, featuring Queen Iminah featuring AAFE Queens Rising and live performances from The Prospect Band and Veotis Latchinson! Don’t miss out on ...
Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley
Sunday, February 1 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are encouraged.
| La Peña Cultural Center
Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley

This free, participatory event has been a staple at La Peña Cultural Center for 12 years due to its incredible fun, and recurs every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric drums, dances, and songs of rumba. Rumba is the ...Monthly

Mozart to Mendelssohn : Eroica & Finlandia
Sunday, February 1 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Herbst Theatre
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, ...
Free Piano Concert: Bach to Jazz (Oakland)
Sunday, February 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Piedmont Piano Company
Free Piano Concert: Bach to Jazz (Oakland)
In this classical piano recital, Mira T. Sundara Rajan will introduce and play works that showcase the rich tradition of classical piano music while bridging the distance between classical and jazz. Bach, Brahms, Scriabin, and Ginastera will be featured, and no previous knowledge of classical ...

Thursday, February 5

SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, February 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
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

SF Symphony SoundBox: “Dream Awake” Live (Feb. 6-7)
Friday, February 6 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $80*
*Starts at $80 while supplies last
| Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony SoundBox: “Dream Awake” Live (Feb. 6-7)

Expect the Unexpected: Step into adventure as the Symphony brings extraordinary, multisensory experiences to the underground club atmosphere of the SoundBox space. SoundBox: Dream Awake Friday & Saturday, February 6-7, 2025 | 8:30p Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. SF Get Tickets – Starts at ...

SFs Free “Black History” Super Bowl Kick Off + Block Party (2026)
Friday, February 6 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Block Party with vendors
| Street festivities
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 ...
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, February 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, February 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Baukunst
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

SF Symphony SoundBox: “Dream Awake” Live (Feb. 6-7)
Saturday, February 7 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $80*
*Starts at $80 while supplies last
| Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony SoundBox: “Dream Awake” Live (Feb. 6-7)

Expect the Unexpected: Step into adventure as the Symphony brings extraordinary, multisensory experiences to the underground club atmosphere of the SoundBox space. SoundBox: Dream Awake Friday & Saturday, February 6-7, 2025 | 8:30p Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. SF Get Tickets – Starts at ...

Sunday, February 8

Lord of The Lost & the Birthday Massacre
Sunday, February 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: $35 | The UC Theatre
Lord of The Lost & the Birthday Massacre
Lord Of The Lost & The Birthday Massacre ️ (SUNDAY FEB. 8TH) w/ special guest Wednesday 13 LORD OF THE LOST A name that over the past 15 years has embedded itself into the top tier of dark and heavy music. Without stagnation the genre-fluid band from Germany ...
Lord of the Lost & Birthday Massacre
Sunday, February 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:55 pm | Cost: $45 | The UC Theatre
Lord of the Lost & Birthday Massacre
Get ready to immerse yourself into the dark worlds of Lord of the Lost and The Birthday Massacre, two iconic names in the gothic and industrial rock scene! Known for their striking visuals and powerful sound, both bands deliver performances that blur the line between ...

Friday, February 13

T.U.R.F. vs Afrobeats Dance Contest (SF)
Friday, February 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$5 tickets for kids, Earlybird $15 tickets
| Bayview Opera House
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 ...
Queer Heartbreak: An Anti-Valentine’s Day Drag Show
Friday, February 13 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 online and $20 at the door
| Eclectic Box
Queer Heartbreak: An Anti-Valentine's Day Drag Show
Queer Heartbreak: An Anti-Valentine’s Day Drag Show. We got drag kings and drama. Invite your ex to hash it out one last time. Invite your situationship to define the relationship. Bring cash to tip your kings during this night of drag dedicated to the broken ...

Saturday, February 14

Free “Lovers Lane” Valentine’s Day Alley Party w/ Lowriders, DJs + Art (SF)
Saturday, February 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations welcomed
| Balmy Alley, 24th & Harrison street
Free "Lovers Lane" Valentine's Day Alley Party w/ Lowriders, DJs + Art (SF)
Lovers Lane is the Mission’s only love themed Valentines Day event meant to inspire hope, bring unity, and love for the community. Every year we make sure to emphasize the importance of accessibility through free activities for families, supporting local vendors, highlight up and coming performers, ...
Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Saturday, February 14 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free
| Mothers Meadow (Golden Gate Park)
Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)

Make new friends and beautiful, fun music: join us for free monthly community singing in the park! We meet the Second Saturday of every month @10:30am and will always have the pink blanket above so you can find us. The community sing is super kid, adult ...Monthly

“Sketchboard”: Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | SF
Saturday, February 14 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Donation-based admission: $5-15
| Monument

Join in at the Monument (140 9th St), for figure drawing accompanied by live musicians. Everyone is welcome, we are a mix of seasoned artists, students, and first timers. Poses range from 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes. There will be easels provided and ...Monthly

Mardi Gras Carnaval: New Orleans to Venezuela Music Night (Alameda)
Saturday, February 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $36*
*$36 General / $130 for Group of 4 (All service fees included)
| Rhythmix Cultural Works
Mardi Gras Carnaval: New Orleans to Venezuela Music Night (Alameda)
Travel from New Orleans to coastal Venezuela as CHELLE! & Friends, with special guests from the Venezuelan Music Project, celebrate the vibrant rhythms of Mardi Gras and Carnaval, blending New Orleans and Caribbean traditions in a joyful evening of music, history, and culture. Meet the Band! Rhonda ...

Tuesday, February 17

Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration 2026
Tuesday, February 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free RSVP!
| Gumbo Social
Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration 2026
Bring your beads, your dancing shoes, and your Bayview pride. Mardi Gras is coming to Third Street! Join us for an all-day Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration, a joyful, family-friendly event inspired by New Orleans second-line traditions and rooted right here in our neighborhood. Expect live music, ...