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Your Epic Super Bowl 50 Events Guide

All the parties, free concerts, VIP events & game watches all over the Bay Area
By - posted 1/27/2016 No Comment

Funcheap wants to make sure you’re ready for Super Bowl madness to take over San Francisco as the Broncos take on the Panthers. If you think the Bay is usually hopping on the Big Game, just wait until it actually comes to town.

We’ve put together a list of all the awesome official happenings at Super Bowl City, plus Super Bowl inspired events like talks and clinics, and of course, our favorite places to watch the game.

Plus if you’re staying away from meat, Funcheap is throwing our 2nd Annual Vegan Super Bowl party – a free event with at least 14 different food trucks and pop-ups serving vegan specials during the game.

Super Bowl Week Top Events

Super Bowl City (Jan. 30 – Feb. 7) | FREE

A free-to-the-public fan village open January 30 to February 7 at the foot of Market Street around Justin Herman Plaza. with free concerts, a virtual reality quarterback challenge, a zipline down the “Golden Gate Bridge,” live CBS sports shows and tons more.

Bay Lights Grand Re-Lighting (Jan. 30) | FREE

Leo Villareal’s masterwork of public art of 25,000 lights LED attached to the Bay Bridge’s 300 cables will lift the gaze and spirits of the Bay Area for generations to come. This is the official relighting celebration taking place sometime around 7:25pm.

Puppy Bowl (Feb. 4-7) | FREE

A live replica of the Puppy Bowl is set up in the Ferry Building with a 24-foot mock football field and adorable, adoptable puppies from local shelters playing in a “scrimmage” with an Animal Planet referee. February 4-7 at Gott’s Roadside. Free admission.

Fireworks (Jan. 30, Feb. 5) | FREE

Macy’s is sponsored two big fireworks shows along the Embarcadero and near the Ferry Building during Super Bowl Week. The first show is about Saturday, January 30th around 7:30pm. The final fireworks show is on February 5th sometime after 8:30pm. Free.

Free Zipline in Downtown SF (Jan. 30 – Feb. 7) | FREE

CBS Sports has set up a fun activation zone where fans can zipline down a tiny Golden Gate Bridge, catch a pass on a replica Lombard Street, or watch CBS Sports Networks’s five shows on the stage with a rotating cast of current NFL players and CBS analysts including Bill Bower, Rich Cannon and Tony Gonzalez. You can also watch in person the CBS’ Sunday pre-game show “The Super Bowl Today” will also be broadcast live from Super Bowl City and Levi’s Stadium.

Alicia Keys (Feb. 6) | FREE

Fifteen-time Grammy Award winning superstar Alicia Keys will headline and close out the festivities with a free concert on Super Bowl Eve at The City Stage at Sue Bierman Park in SF. Oakland’s own superstar Goapale will open around 7pm with Alica Keys performing around 8:30pm Free Admission.

Chris Isaak (Jan. 30) | FREE

The Bay Area’s favorite son (does Stockton count?) brings his neuvo rockabilly crooning to Sue Bierman Park near the Embarcadero for a free concert on the opening night of Super Bowl City. The night starts with The Bay Lights relighting (7:25pm) and a big Macy’s Fireworks show (7:30pm) and the concert running from about 7:50pm to 9:30pm. Free Admission

NFL Hall of Fame Visits the Bay Area (Jan. 18 to Apr. 3) | FREE

“Gridiron Glory” is a mini version of the Pro Football Hall of Fame which comes to Santa Clara’s Triton Museum of Art all the way from Canton, Ohio with an exhibition of over 200 previous football mementos, Lombardi trophies and more. Free Admission.

Super Community Celebrations (Jan. 31, Feb. 6) | FREE*

The city of Santa Clara gets rewarded for actually hosting the Super Bowl with two awesome community parties. On Sunday, January 31st at Mission college it’s a free concert by Heart capped off by a fireworks show. On Saturday, February 6th there’s no fireworks, but there’s a free concert by Huey Lewis and The News. * Tickets required and priority given to Santa Clara residents.

Fan Energy Zone (Jan. 30 – Feb. 7) | FREE

SAP is going high tech is a “Fan Energy Zone” in Super Bowl City in SF featuring  a series of interactive motion capture games where you can pretend you’re on the gridiron – your movements captured and you’ll throw virtual passes, dodge oncoming defenders and score touchdowns, or train in the virtual Quarterback challenge. The Fan Energy Zone features a 40 foot tall fan dome and a 50 foot wide “Fan Wall” tracking the leaders of the virtual games.

Official NFL Exclusive Event Invitations | FREE

Super Bowl 50 is coming to the Bay Area and throwing a bunch of private events filled with NFL players and legends. And you, lucky Funcheapers, are invited.

Awesome Super Bowl Events You Can’t Afford

  • Jan. 30 to Feb. 7 – NFL Experience at Moscone Center – $35
  • Jan. 30 to Feb 7 – Visa Everywhere Lounge – Rooftop lounge with trampoline flooring for taking epic photos over SF’s skyline – Private / Invite Only
  • Feb. 3-4 – San Francisco Symphony & NFL Films “Concert of Champions” at Davies -$35
  • Feb. 4 – The Black Card Experience – Open bar, whiskey pairings, hors d’oeuvres, complimentary grooming at Bentley Reserve in SF – $52
  • Feb. 4 – Legends for Charity with John Madden  – Benefit for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at Hilton Union Square – $250
  • Feb. 4 – Dave Matthews Band at Pier 70 – $75 (SOLD OUT)
  • Feb. 4 – Madden Bowl XXII – Showcase top Madden NFL players in the word with live music from Fall Out Boy and Ludacris at The Masonic – Invite Only
  • Feb. 4 – Welcome to the Bay – Black Carpet event hosted by Too Short at Harlot, 46 Minna – $40
  • Feb. 5 – Legends of the Game With Brett Favre, Tiki Barber, cocktails, food and red carpet at Pac-12 Headquarters – Invite Only
  • Feb. 5 – The Bleacher Ball with Zac Brown Band and menu curated by Celebrity Chef Daina Falk at Mezzanine – Invite Only
  • Feb. 5 – ESPN: The Party – 12th annual party with vodka, donuts, KFC samples and live music from Nick Jonas at Fort Mason – Invite Only
  • Feb. 5 – Pepsi Super Friday Night with Pharrell Williams at Pier 70 – $75
  • Feb. 5 – Playboy Super Bowl Party – A star-studded bash in a tent on Lot A of AT&T Park with plenty of bunnies – $1,250
  • Feb. 6 – Big Game Big Give – Hosted by Joe Montana, Matt Williams, Gavin Newsom on a private estate in Atherton. Jay Leno is MC. Guest chefs from Dosa, La Foli, Guest bartenders from Elixir and Comstock Saloon. – $3,000 with VIP couples packages up to $32,000
  • Feb. 6 – Chris Brown & 50 Cent Super Bowl Party – They probably aren’t performing, but you can get close. Origin Nightclub on Fillmore – $89
  • Feb. 6 – DirecTV Super Saturday Night with Red Hot Chili Peppers at Pier 70 – Invite Only
  • Feb. 6 – 50 Cent & EFFEN Golden Pass Party – Hosted by Chris Brown at the Fox Theater – $49.50
  • Feb. 6 – Metallica “The Night Before” at AT&T Park – $49.50 to $149.50
  • Feb. 6 – The Maxim Party with Lil Wayne and A$AP Rocky on Treasure Island – Invite Only
  • Feb. 6 – Rolling Stone Party with Avicii at the San Francisco Design Center – Invite Only
  • Feb. 6 – Taste of the NFL with tastings of signature dishes of chefs from every NFL city, plus Third Eye Blind at Cow Palace – $700
  • Feb. 7 – The Players Super Bowl Tailgate – Open Bar, 25+ NFL players and five-star food menu prepared by Guy Fieri – Santa Clara Convention Center Parking Lot – $700

For a huge list of all the biggest and unobtainable Super Bowl parties visit supersundayhq.com

26 Free Super Bowl Concerts

Here’s the full list of free concerts scheduled for The City Stage (Sue Bierman Park) in Super Bowl City.

Saturday January 30
• 12-12:20 p.m. Destiny Arts
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sean Hayes
• 7:25 -9:30 p.m. Chris Isaak (plus fireworks & The Bay Lights)

Sunday January 31
• 12-12:30 p.m. CMC Marcus Shelby Youth
• 12:45-1:30 p.m. Marcus Shelby Trio
• 3-4 p.m. Oakland Interfaith Gospel

Monday February 1
• 12-12:30 p.m. Los Cenzontles
• 12:45-1:30 p.m. Ballet Folklore

Tuesday February 2
• 12-12:30PM: Vocal Rush
• 12:45-1:30PM: Amor Do Samba

Wednesday February 3
• 12-12:45 p.m. Loco Bloco
• 1-1:30 p.m. Taiko drummers
• 7:30-9:00 p.m. Matt Nathanson

Thursday February 4
• 12-12:30 p.m. Culture Shock
• 12:45-1:30 p.m. Le Vice
• 7:30-9:00 p.m. The Band Perry

Friday February 5
• 12-12:30 p.m. Conservatory of SF
• 12:45-1:30 p.m. Jarrod Spector
• 8:30-10 p.m. One Republic (plus fireworks)

Saturday February 6
• 12-12:15 p.m. B-Boys and DJs
• 12:45-1 p.m. B-Boys and DJs
• 7-7:45 p.m. Goapele
• 8:30-10 p.m. Alicia Keys

Sunday February 7
• 12-12:30 p.m. Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble
• 12:45-1:30 p.m. John Brothers
• 2-3 p.m. Glide

Where to Watch the Super Bowl in SF

Sure you can host your own party, or go to a sports bar to watch the game. But how about something a little more fun.

  • The 2016 Vegan Super Bowl Party – Hosted by Funcheap, a free outdoor party with tons of vegan food trucks – SoMa StrEat Food Park – FREE
  • 8th Annual “Stupor Bowl” – A heavy metal-themed chili cookoff at Bottom of the Hill – FREE to $3
  • Men in Tights – Like Mystery Science Theater 3000, comedians make fun of the game live at the Roxie Theater – $10
  • Super Bowl at The New Parkway – Watch the big game at this funky Oakland theater with couches and quirky seating – $15
  • The Chapel – Watch on a 19 foot screen at this Mission concert hall – FREE
  • The Independent – A 221 inch screen (that’s 12 feet by 14 feet folks) at NoPa concert venue – FREE

Super Bowl 50 Street Closures & Detours

It’s going to be a mess downtown with all the street closures. From Muni reroutes, to maps of where the pedestrian entrances are to Super Bowl City to the best way to get around by bike, Funcheap has you covered. > Read Funcheap’s Guide to Getting Around During Super Bowl 50


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