Saturday, January 18
Harajuku “Lumpia Fest” at the Cow Palace (2025)
Harajuka Lumpia Festival at the famous Cow Palace.
Come one came all to this family friendly Foodie Marketplace celebration a Filipino Classic .
Parking $20.00
SF’s 2025 Free Lunar New Year Lion Dancing Festival at 19 Branch Libraries (Jan. 18-Feb. 8)
Saturday, January 18 – 10:15 am - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library (All Branches)
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a lion dancing performance with Jing Mo Athletic Association. Learn more about Lunar New Year traditions, see a spectacular martial arts demonstration and touch a piece of lucky lettuce to start your year off right. The performances take ...
Walt Disney Family Museum’s “The Big Draw” World’s Largest Drawing Festival (SF)
Saturday, January 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Learning Center and Theater
Join us at The Walt Disney Family Museum as we once again celebrate The Big Draw, the world’s largest drawing festival, on Saturday, January 18, 2025! For this free family event, we will explore the theme of “Art in Motion” with a variety of interactive ...
Richmond District’s 2025 Lunar New Year “Good Luck” Parade (SF)
Saturday, January 18 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Balboa & 35th
The Richmond District’s First-Ever Lunar New Year Parade
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the Richmond’s first-ever Lunar New Year Parade! Schools, community groups, businesses, and artists are invited to participate in this historic celebration by showcasing their creativity and spirit. Join us on ...
Poetry Slam for Peace (Oakland)
Join us at The Continental Club on January 18th as come together to spread peace through poetry and spoken word.
In Oakland we don’t just dream of better days, we speak them into existence.
Inside, on the select tickets and underneath the name there is a short ...
New Show: “Between The Leaves” At The Compound Gallery (Emeryville)
Saturday, January 18 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Compound Gallery And Interdisciplinary Studios
Please join The Compound Gallery as it begins the New Year with a gorgeously introspective show by beloved Bay Area sculpture artist Ben Belknap January 18, 2025 during an artist’s reception.
“Between The Leaves,” which is Belknap’s ninth show at The Compound Gallery, showcases work Belknap ...
Oakland’s MLK Tribute Concert w/ Music of Aretha Franklin (Paramount Theatre)
In the Name of Love, a powerful celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision and legacy through the iconic music of Aretha Franklin. Living Jazz presents this showcase in partnership with SFJAZZ as Oakland’s largest civic and cultural event, returning to the historic Paramount ...
TwilightLIVE presents Todos Santos (San Rafael)
Todos Santos is an acoustic trio named after the magical Mexican town where the band was formed. Acoustic guitars and accordion supply the foundation for the band’s rich complex harmonies of Americana touching on jazz, blues, latin, country, and originals.
Gary Bauman – vocals and guitar
Wendy ...
This Lonesome Paradise, Hangtown & The Green Door
Saturday, January 18 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am |
Cost: $14.63 | Kilowatt
Live Performance: This Lonesome Paradise, Hangtown & The Green Door
This Lonesome Paradise
With an atmospheric sound reminiscent of a Cormac McCarthy novel, This Lonesome Paradise crafts songs that evoke the haunting essence of the American West. Their sound draws from the marrow of American tradition, yet ...
Sunday, January 19
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, January 19 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday
Oakland Little Saigon Lunar New Year Tết Festival (2025)
Sunday, January 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Clinton Park
Oakland Little Saigon Tết Festival (Lunar New Year Festival)
Join us at Clinton Park for a vibrant celebration of Tết (Lunar New Year)!
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Little Saigon as we come together to commemorate this special occasion. Indulge in a variety of Asian cuisine, enjoy ...
SF’s Huge “We Fight Back” Trump Protest in Civic Center (Day before Inauguration)
Sunday, January 19 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Civic Center (SF)
On January 19, 2025, the day before Inauguration Day, protesters in San Francisco will host a rally as part of a nationwide mobilization against the policies and agenda of President Donald Trump. This event is one of over 100 rallies planned across the country, organized ...
Monday, January 20
CANCELED: SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)
Monday, January 20 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Willkommen
Don’t miss the best drag trivia in SF, hosted by BeBe Sweetbriar! Grab a beer and some sausages and try your best (or your wurst) to beat the competition while Bebe keeps the questions hard and the ambiance light. SF’s Wurst Drag Trivia ...Every Monday
Dead Funny: A Night of Comedy and Zombies
Monday, January 20 – 7:30 pm |
Cost: $15 | The Lost Church
Movie: Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Runtime: 1hr 36m
Comedians: Jalisa Robinson, Dauood Naimyar, and Phil Griffiths
More on the comedians:
Phil and Dauood are both better comedians than me; both have been doing comedy for 11+ years (I’m at 7 years) and both are local headliners, club features, and ...
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a ...Every Monday
Tuesday, January 21
Alcatraz Day Tour: Limited “Buy One Ticket, Get One Ticket Free” (Dec. 3-Mar. 6)
Tuesday, January 21 – 8:40 am - Ends at 1:35 pm |
Cost: $45.25 | Alcatraz Island
Limited Time Offer! Buy One Ticket, Get One Ticket Free! Alcatraz City Cruises is offering a “Buy One, Get One Free” (BOGO) ticket promotion to all California residents for the Alcatraz Day Tours! This special “Buy One, Get One Free” ticket promotion is available only ...
$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday
Art of Resistance: Iranian Diasporic Perspectives on Revolutionary Creativity (YBCA)
Tuesday, January 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: $10 | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the intersection of art, activism, and cultural identity.
Hear from acclaimed Iranian artists and historians how art can serve as a powerful tool for resistance, transformation, and dialogue.
Minnesota Street Project Presents: “The San Francisco Art Week Party” (2025)
Minnesota Street Project is excited to announce its continued partnership San Francisco Art Week in 2025. Please join us for the San Francisco Art Week Party and Art Reception on Tuesday, January 21 from 5-8pm.
MSP presents the exhibition Dark Matter featuring a selection of works by 2024 ...
Continuous Line Drawing North Beach with Artist Meagan Burns
Let’s Draw in Continuous Line
This workshop is not just about drawing; it’s about being present and embracing the moment in a world that often feels chaotic. Continuous line drawing is a simple yet transformative technique that will help you overcome drawing fears, unlock your creativity, ...
Profs & Pints San Francisco: How to Govern AI?
Profs and Pints San Francisco presents: “How to Govern AI?”, an exploration of current debates over Artificial Intelligence’s regulation and dangers, with David Evan Harris, Chancellor’s Public Scholar at the University of California Berkeley, leading expert on AI policy, and teacher of courses on AI ethics.
The rapid ...
Wednesday, January 22
White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday
Cat Pilates (Purrlates) with 20+ Adorable Cats (SF’s Cat Cafe)
San Francisco’s only Cat Cafe hosts their mew Purrlates class in their cat lounge with 20+ cats on select Wednesday and Friday evenings. Each class lasts around 30-40 minutes, giving you time to mingle with cats, sip on a glass of sparkling wine (Friday nights ...
Well-Crafted: Drink & Draw at Red Tail Beer & Wine Bar with Market Street Arts
New Year, New You = New Hobbies! Get started on those resolutions for more creativity and art. Join us at Red Tail Beer & Wine Bar for for an art-filled evening of drawing. Our friends at Workshop SF have everything you need: materials & inspiration. Grab a ...
“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
“Wolfman Jeff Trivia” Night at SF’s Willkommen Beer Garden (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, January 22 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Willkommen
Sincere Earth greetings! Our advanced collective has run infinite models through some of our most working superb-computers and we’ve determined this to be the absolute most perfect trivia night for anyone advanced enough to read this message. Congratulations! Willkommen Wednesdays w/ Wolfman Jeff Trivia (night)™ ...Every Wednesday
Thursday, January 23
Alcatraz Day Tour: Limited “Buy One Ticket, Get One Ticket Free” (Dec. 3-Mar. 6)
Thursday, January 23 – 8:40 am - Ends at 1:35 pm |
Cost: $45.25 | Alcatraz Island
Limited Time Offer! Buy One Ticket, Get One Ticket Free! Alcatraz City Cruises is offering a “Buy One, Get One Free” (BOGO) ticket promotion to all California residents for the Alcatraz Day Tours! This special “Buy One, Get One Free” ticket promotion is available only ...
Every Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)
Thursday, January 23 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am |
Cost: FREE | White Rabbit
Free Thursday Party featuring DJs spinning House, Disco, Remixes, Currents, Classics and more every Thursday at White Rabbit. Join us at White Rabbit on Thursdays for Inner Circle, a weekly get-together dedicated to the DJ and a love for dance music. No cover. No worries! ...Every Thursday
FOG Design+Art Fair 2025 at Fort Mason (Jan. 23-26)
Celebrating today’s most significant creatives and leading contributors to the worlds of design and visual arts, the fair typically assembles 45 leading international galleries; prominent 20th-century and contemporary design dealers; and a weekend of exciting programs. FOG has become a focal point for the design ...
