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Things to do on a Rainy Weekend in San Francisco

Stay dry with a whole weekend of fun things to do indoors
By - posted 2/3/2015 No Comment

Photo Credit: Navid Baraty

We all knew that this warm and sunny January we’ve enjoyed had to end sometime…  Rain is predicted all weekend starting Thursday. Welcome back, nasty, rainy and cold San Francisco weather!

Outdoor Blues
Sure, that means it’s probably not going to be a great weekend to go to Golden Gate Park or Dolores Park… but don’t let all this meh ruin your weekend – there’s plenty of fun stuff for you do to that allows you to escape the great outdoors.

From Thursday through Sunday we’ve got 20 ideas of cheap and free things to do. Got any to add? Leave us a comment below!


Saturday, January 11

Ohlone Flea & Community Market (Fremont)
Saturday, January 11 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ohlone College Parking Lot E, Lot D, and Lot G
Ohlone Flea & Community Market (Fremont)
Come hunt for those unique gifts & treats to share or just to treat yourself for the new year. Come out to support, shop with small businesses, and/or sell!We will have more than 50 small businesses and garage sellers ready to help you find those ...
Intro to Intuitive Painting Community Class
Saturday, January 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: $15*
*Enter code FUNCHEAP for $15 tickets for the first 10 people who register with the code!
| The Center for Creative Exploration
Intro to Intuitive Painting Community Class
Join us for a fun and interactive painting class where we’ll ignite our creative spark and connect with community. Come play with paint! Join us for our fun Intro to Intuitive Painting community class at The Center for Creative Exploration. This introductory class is perfect for beginners ...

Open.Set 2025 Free Exhibition
Saturday, January 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Walk-in's welcome
| American Bookbinders Museum
Open.Set 2025 Free Exhibition
OPEN • SET is a triennial competition and exhibition featuring finely crafted design bindings sponsored by the American Academy of Bookbinding. It is designed to encourage new and professional binders from around the world to participate. The title reflects the two categories in which the binders ...

Sunday, January 12

The Love Institute Couples Massage Classes From Oscars and Grammys
Sunday, January 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: $89*
*MSRP $150 discount for fans of fun cheap.com is $89 with code LOVE$89CODE
| The Love Institute - San Franscisco
The Love Institute Couples Massage Classes From Oscars and Grammys
In The Love Institute’s Couples massage classes you and your partner can expect to learn similar massage techniques Meagan Holub, Celebrity Massage Therapist and Industry Expert has used to turn celebrities into raving fans, redesigned for home massage. You will learn to massage better, firmer, ...

Monday, January 13

CANCELED: SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)
Monday, January 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
CANCELED: SF's "Wurst Drag Trivia" (Every Monday)

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

Tuesday, January 14

Conundrum Chronicles: A StorySlam
Tuesday, January 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10 | The Marsh (San Francisco)
Conundrum Chronicles: A StorySlam
Theme: Critters from the wild and the pets lounging in our homes can impact us (and challenge us) in the most unexpected ways. Share your story about an animal in your life, or kick back and enjoy the tales from our inspirational storytellers. Featured Storyteller John ...

Wednesday, January 15

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, January 15 – 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, January 18

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
New Show: "Between The Leaves" At The Compound Gallery (Emeryville)
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 ...

Monday, January 20

CANCELED: SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)
Monday, January 20 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
CANCELED: SF's "Wurst Drag Trivia" (Every Monday)

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

Tuesday, January 21

Minnesota Street Project Presents: “The San Francisco Art Week Party” (2025)
Tuesday, January 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Minnesota Street Project
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 ...

Wednesday, January 22

Well-Crafted: Drink & Draw at Red Tail Beer & Wine Bar with Market Street Arts
Wednesday, January 22 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please RSVP - Space and supplies are limited.
| The Red Tail Beer & Wine Bar
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 ...

Saturday, January 25

SF SketchFest Presents: “Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show”
Saturday, January 25 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: $34 | Gateway Theater
SF SketchFest Presents: "Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show"
Writers and producers at The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, and more of the best comedians in New York City come together for “Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show!” — with each performance packed with sketches, musical numbers, celebrity impressions, and more! Time to ...

Monday, January 27

Well-Crafted: Draw Along at Montesacro with Market Street Arts
Monday, January 27 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please RSVP - Space and supplies are limited.
| Montesacro
Well-Crafted: Draw Along at Montesacro with Market Street Arts
Well-Crafted: Draw Along New Year, New You = New Hobbies! Get started on those resolutions for more creativity and art. Join us at Montesacro for for an art-filled evening of drawing. Our friends at Workshop SF have everything you need: materials & inspiration. Grab a drink, grab a ...
CANCELED: SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)
Monday, January 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
CANCELED: SF's "Wurst Drag Trivia" (Every Monday)

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

Monday, February 3

CANCELED: SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)
Monday, February 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
CANCELED: SF's "Wurst Drag Trivia" (Every Monday)

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