Upcoming Events

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Monday, January 19, 2026

Walnut Creek on Ice ('Til Jan. 19, 2026)
Walnut Creek on Ice (‘Til Jan. 19, 2026)
Monday, January 19 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: $22.99*
*Starts at $22.99 General Admission for Ice Skating and Ice Slide (fees included)
 | Walnut Creek Civic Park

Celebrate 20 years of winter magic at Walnut Creek on Ice! Our beloved holiday tradition returns to Civic Park for another season of skating, laughter, and frosty fun in the heart more...

7:00 pmOakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:00 pmMonday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)   FREE*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
8:00 amSF’s MLK Jr Day 2026 Festivals & Marches (Jan. 13-19)   FREE*
*Mostly free but check the links for ticket purchase
All DayFree California State Parks Day for MLK Day   FREE
8:30 amSF’s “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service” 2026 Volunteering   FREE*
*RSVP Required
8:30 amMLK 2026 Celebration Train: Free Caltrain & BART Rides to SF’s MLK Day Festival   FREE
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
9:30 am50+ Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco (MLK Weekend 2026)   FREE*
*Free tours, but donations to the guide are appreciated
10:00 amMLK Jr. Day of Service at Yerba Buena Gardens   FREE*
*RSVP at https://yerbabuenagardens.org/support/volunteer/
10:00 am“IlluminOdyssey” Interactive Winter Light Experience   $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
All DayFinal Day to Ice Skate at Union Square’s Holiday Ice Rink (2025/26 Winter Season)   $22
11:00 amMoAD Free Museum Day on MLK Day 2026 (SF)   FREE
11:00 amMLK Day Literary Liberation Throwdown (Oakland)   FREE
11:00 amDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Free Community Day   FREE
1:00 pm2026 MLK Jr. Day Music Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmSan Jose’s Holiday Ice Rink “Skate Under the Palms” Final Day   $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
6:00 pmSF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)   FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
6:00 pm2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 – Feb. 15)   FREE
6:00 pmSF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)   $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended
7:00 pm“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
7:00 pmFree Monday Night PlayGround: Tales of the City (Berkeley)   FREE*
*Admission-Free (Suggested Donation: $10-$30)
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, January 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
 | The Function

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence more...

7:00 pmOakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:30 pmThe SF Neo-Futurists Are Feeling Funny at SF Sketchfest   $31.61*
*$31.61 - GA (fees included)
7:30 pm$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge
5:00 pmFree 420 “Session Under the Stars” (Richmond)   FREE
5:30 pmWedding Themed Book Launch Party   FREE*
*No RSVP required!
6:00 pm“The Worst” of Broke-Ass Stuart: 20 Years of Tales (SF Main Library)   FREE*
*Free
6:00 pm2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 – Feb. 15)   FREE
6:30 pm2010s Pop Culture Trivia: Wine + Prizes (SF)   FREE*
*Free to attend, food & drink purchase encouraged. RSVP encouraged. 21+
6:30 pmKALW’s “The Authoritarian Playbook” Trump’s 1st Year Impact Talk (SF)   FREE*
*free, donation welcome
7:00 pmNorth Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)   FREE*
*Bring Friends and Family to Support the Gallery !
7:00 pmAuthor Chat: Literary History of Computing (Mountain View)   FREE*
*Free for everyone
7:15 pmLearn to Meditate: Free Classes + Retreat (SF)   FREE*
*by Donation - $15 suggested, no one turned away for lack of funds
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2


Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Internet Archive's Virtual Public Domain Day 2026 (SF)
Internet Archive’s Virtual Public Domain Day 2026 (SF)
Wednesday, January 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free
 | Virtual Event

The Case of the Disappearing Copyright: Virtual Public Domain Day 2026! On January 1, 2026, creative works from 1930 and sound recordings from 1925 enter the public domain. Celebrate with us online more...

4:30 pm$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
5:00 pmPecha Kucha: Architecture and Manufacturing in the Bay Area (SF Art Week)   $50*
*$50 General Admission | $45 MCD Member Tickets (fees included)
6:00 pmInternet Archive’s Public Domain Film Remix & Party (2026)   $15*
*$15 General Admission
7:00 pmFlight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)   $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
7:00 pm“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
11:00 am“Biblio Bistro” Farmers’ Market Cooking School | UN Plaza   FREE
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
6:00 pm2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 – Feb. 15)   FREE
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
7:30 pmSF Sketchfest “Jesus Roast: The Resurrection”   $26.18

Thursday, January 22, 2026

SF’s $10 “Booze School” High West Whiskey Tasting at Underdogs Cantina
SF’s $10 “Booze School” High West Whiskey Tasting at Underdogs Cantina
Thursday, January 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 6:45 pm | Cost: $11.99*
*$11.99 (fees included) - Grab a friend and get 2 tickets for $16.99 only (fees included)
 | Underdogs Cantina

Discover the art of whiskey! Perfect for whiskey enthusiasts and those looking to expand their palate. San Francisco Booze School Monthly at 6pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St., San Francisco Get Tickets – $11.99 $16.99 more...

7:00 pmFlight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)   $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
7:00 pmHecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:30 pmBeethoven’s 5th Symphony Live w/ SF Symphony & Seong-Jin Cho (Jan. 22-24)   $95*
*Ticket starts at $95 (while supplies last)
9:00 pm$5 Off: “San Francisco Tonight” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)   $11.94*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off. Normally 17.12.
5:00 pm“SOMA Nights” Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)   FREE
6:00 pmSF 2026: Let’s Talk About All These Elections   FREE*
*Manny’s never turns away anyone for lack of funds. If you need a free ticket, just email "grapefruit" along with the event title to events@welcometomannys.com
6:00 pm2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 – Feb. 15)   FREE
6:00 pmSF’s Free 10,000 Sq ft Alternative Art Fair at Minnesota Street Project (Jan 22-26)   FREE
6:00 pm“We’ve Got Sole” Hip Hop, Hoops + the Rise of Sneaker Culture (SF Main Library)   FREE
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)   FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
9:00 pmEvery Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)   FREE*
*Inner Circle is always Free with RSVP

Friday, January 23, 2026

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
Friday, January 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
 | Secret Location (SF)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture more...

7:00 pm“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:30 pmBeethoven’s 5th Symphony Live w/ SF Symphony & Seong-Jin Cho (Jan. 22-24)   $95*
*Ticket starts at $95 (while supplies last)
8:00 pm“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
8:00 pm$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show   $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)   $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
10:15 pm$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)   $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
11:00 am“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)   FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
11:00 amRare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 – Feb. 8)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s Free 10,000 Sq ft Alternative Art Fair at Minnesota Street Project (Jan 22-26)   FREE
5:00 pmFree Opening Art Show: “Digest” Watercolors (Hotel Biron)   FREE
5:00 pmThe Prince of Homburg Opening Celebration (YBCA)   FREE
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
6:00 pmYouth Poet Laureate Inauguration (SF Main Library)   FREE*
*Free
6:00 pm2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 – Feb. 15)   FREE
7:00 pmSF Historical Fiction Talk (Redwood City)   FREE
9:00 pmSF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)   $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Bay Area E-Waste Drop-Off Day + Get a Chance to win Xbox (SF)
Bay Area E-Waste Drop-Off Day + Get a Chance to win Xbox (SF)
Saturday, January 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE - RSVP - Open to the public & IT community (no bulk commercial dumping)
 | Park Padel

​Presented by Rippling IT × Mac Admins Foundation x Galide! A community e-waste drop-off day… with prizes! Bring your old chargers, monitors, cables, and forgotten tech clutter and give it a responsible, more...

3:00 pm“An Afternoon of Chamber Music” SF’s Free Classical Concert (Oct. 18-June 13)   FREE*
*RSVP - donations accepted
7:00 pm“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
7:30 pmBeethoven’s 5th Symphony Live w/ SF Symphony & Seong-Jin Cho (Jan. 22-24)   $95*
*Ticket starts at $95 (while supplies last)
8:00 pm$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show   $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
8:00 pm“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
9:00 pmFree Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
9:00 pmSF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)   $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
9:00 pm$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)   $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
10:00 pmSF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:00 am2026 “Hearts in San Francisco” at SF’s Ferry Building (Jan. 24- Feb. 11)   FREE
All Day2026 “Hearts in San Francisco” at the Ferry Building Opening (Jan. 24 – Feb. 11)   FREE
9:30 amFree “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:30 amFree de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
10:00 amSF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)   $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended
10:00 amSF’s 2026 “Zodiac Wall” Art Installation in Chinatown (Jan. 24-25)   FREE
10:00 am2026 Sausalito Art & Harbor Days   FREE*
*Free All Day
10:15 amSF’s 2026 Free Lunar New Year Lion Dancing Festival at 16 SF Libraries (Jan. 17-31)   FREE
10:30 amWikipedia’s 25th Birthday Celebration (SF Main Library)   FREE*
*RSVP: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:Wikipedia_25th_Birthday_Bay_Area