Best Bay Area Events 2/11-3/3

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by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor

Kendrick. Lamar. What an amazing show on so many levels! The artistry… chef’s kiss. I can’t stop watching. My FYP is full of reactions and straight up dissertations on the performance. I am here for every one of them. So caught up, but here’s what I’m willing to put my phone down for the week of 2/11 and beyond. 

Our Giveaways

We Wanna Send You to Phantogram at The Masonic!

Legendary synth pop duo Phantogram are bringing their Running Through Colors Tour to The Masonic in San Francisco on February 26^th with special guests Open Mike Eagle and Ginger & The Peppers! Tickets are on sale now.

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Our Partners’ Events

Hubba Hubba Revue Presents Sgt. Die Wies’ CHOCOLATE SUNDAE!
2/16 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | $14-$30, 18+

Join San Francisco’s world-famous burlesque revue for an all Black performers edition of our big, monthly show! See pole dancers, special guests, the Bay Area’s tops in tease, and your hosts, Sgt. Die Wies, Marc Stretch, and Juicy D. Light! Get your tickets here.

Love for LA Fire Relief Benefit
2/21 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 7 p.m. | $13.63-$72.50, 21+

This event is all about giving back – a portion of the proceeds will go directly to Walk Good LA. With great music, good vibes, and a cause that’s close to our hearts, we’re excited to support our community. It’s a 21+ event and will feature performances from Doc Martin, Marques Wyatt, Galen, DJ M3, and more! Get your tickets here.

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This Week’s Events 2/11-2/17

Tuesday 2/11

Bill Gates with Dax Shepard – Source Code: My Beginnings
2/11 | Curran Theatre | 445 Geary St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $75- $175 (includes book)

In this one-night-only event, join Bill Gates as he discusses his first ever memoir, Source Code, in conversation with Dax Shepard.

Mustafa
2/11 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 8 p.m. | $30-$40 

Dunya, the title of Mustafa’s masterfully crafted and breathtakingly tender full-length debut, roughly translates from Arabic to “the world in all its flaws.” It’s a lofty subject for a young songwriter, but as with every theme at the heart of the Sudanese-Canadian artist’s work—from religious devotion to childhood trauma, gang violence to romantic intimacy—he approaches it through a personal lens. Blending genres and moods, weaving novelistic details into instantly memorable folk songs, he has crafted a record that feels like a series of personal breakthroughs, arriving one after the other.

Wednesday 2/12

Back to the Future: The Musical
2/12-3/19 | Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $60+

Great Scott! BACK TO THE FUTURE, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical. When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself… back to the future. When BACK TO THE FUTURE hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever.

Exhibition Opening Mélanie Courtinat: The Siren
2/12 | Gray Area | 2665 Mission St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free

Gray Area is pleased to present Mélanie Courtinat: The Siren, a solo exhibition and the US premiere of a new video game work by French artist Mélanie Courtinat. Join us in the Gray Area Gallery on February 12 for an opening reception and guided playthrough with curator Wade Wallerstein.

Artist Talk with Seonna Hong
2/12 | Soda Activity Center: Moraga Room | 1928 St. Marys Rd, Moraga | Free

This event will spotlight Seonna Hong in conversation with Hashimoto Contemporary Director Dasha Matsuura. Hong’s memory landscapes are featured in her upcoming exhibition, “Past Lives,” which traces and interprets Hong’s personal totems and magical thinking as she uncovers traditions and folklore from her Korean heritage. A 20-minute Q&A will follow a 40-minute conversation. This event will take place in the Soda Activity Center on the Saint Mary’s College campus. It is free and open to all.

Thursday 2/13

Blondie’s Matchmaking Game
2/13 | Blondie’s Bar | 540 Valencia St, SF | 6 p.m | Free, 21+

Every Thursday at 6pm Blondie’s Matchmaking Game sets singles up to win a date like a Warriors game, SF Symphony, SFJazz, Restaurants, House of Air, Concerts, Pickleball, Bowling, and more. Hosted by standup comedian Natasha Vinek, come early for $1 dollar select drinks from 5-6pm. Wanna be a contestant? Sign up here.

New Voices IV
2/13-4/5 | Audium | 1616 Bush St, SF | 7:30 p.m. Doors | $30

Audium presents New Voices IV, the latest edition of our groundbreaking sound residency series, featuring the emotionally rich works of three Bay Area artists: Briana Marela, Phillip Laurent, and Shanti Lalita. Each performance transforms Audium’s unique 176-speaker environment into an unforgettable auditory experience, taking audiences on journeys through grief, connection, and transformation. The show runs February 13 – April 5, with performances every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening.

Grumpy Singles Club SF w/ the Hiwatters
2/13 | SWIG | 561 Geary St, SF | 9 p.m. | No Cover, 21+

Grumpy? Single? Let’s be grumpy together and listen to live music with the Hiwatters and have some yummy cocktails and talk trash. Name tags and grump meter will be given out to those who wish to participate.

Love Bites! – Valentine’s Food & Wine Event
2/13 | Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 5 p.m. | $28.52-$33.85

Celebrate your love of San Francisco with an evening of gourmet bites, wines, music and art activities at the Ferry Building! Eat and drink your way around the Ferry Building with small bites and wine tastings from Napa Valley Vintners.

Stand-Up For Love Comedy Show
2/13 | Club Fox | 2209 Broadway, Redwood City | 7:30 p.m. | $15-$20

Whether you are madly in love, single, or over it, this is a show where we can all come together for some laughs. Come and witness some of the best comedians in the Bay Area. Join me in this unforgettable night that will be full of laughs and excitement!

The Power of Desire
2/13 | Mechanics’ Institute | 57 Post St, SF | 6 p.m. | $17.85 (non-members)

Join bestselling authors Caro de Robertis and R.O. Kwon for an electric Valentine’s Day conversation on the power of desire in writing. In The Palace of Eros, Robertis rewrites Olympus in a sapphic tale of infatuation and independence with lovers Psyche and Eros. In Exhibit, Kwon depicts an intense affair between artists Jin and Lidija, bound together by passion, ambition, and a family curse. Both authors defy conventional depictions of love, lust, and longing while bringing forth innovative and intoxicating queer narratives. 

The Ruckus Revival: F*** Valentines Day Spectacular!
2/13 | Continental Club | 1658 12th St, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $25

Join us for a raucous night of uncensored circus, stand up comedy, burlesque, pole performances, freestyle rap battles, aerial acrobatics, beat-boxing, slam poetry, jaw-dropping sideshow, break-dancing, dirty haiku bouts and audience-interactive mayhem in a fast paced night of unfiltered entertainment!

Friday 2/14


Mission Delirium with, La Gente Sf & Ladyryan
2/14 | The New Parish | 1743 San Pablo Ave, Oakland | 9 p.m. | $24.62, 21+

Mission Delirium presents a very special Valentine’s Day show. A love letter to your feet from the dance floor. An invitation to revel in the sound of heart-pounding drums and face-melting brass. Let your hair down, get delirious and shake your ass.

Songs From the Heart: A Valentine’s Day Music Special
2/14 | The Faight Collective | 473A Haight St, SF | 8 p.m. | $23.18

Celebrate love and music this Valentine’s Day with Songs From the Heart at The Circle. This intimate event brings together four incredibly talented singer/songwriters who will share their heartfelt songs about love, heartbreak, and everything in between. What makes this night so special? At The Circle, the performers sit in a circle right among the audience, creating an up-close and personal experience that makes every lyric and melody resonate a little deeper.

Dark Love: Valentine’s Circus Variety Show + Party
2/14 & 2/15 | Fluid510 | 1544 Broadway, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $40-$250, 21+

We invite you to join us for a Valentine’s themed enchanting evening of performance art, interactive installations and sensory delights for your dark hearted pleasure.The night kicks off with a decadent live art installation & tantalizing ambient bondage performance. Our main show features Valentines’ themed aerial acrobatics, speciality acts, hair hanging, pole, sideshow, burlesque & more.

Valentine’s Day Swing Dance on the USS Hornet
2/14 | USS Hornet | 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda | 6 p.m. | $30

Picture the romance of a WWII sailor returning from war to his sweetheart…and now come recreate this feeling aboard the USS Hornet aircraft carrier on Valentines Day. The USS Hornet is opening up its bulkheads and hatches for a 1940’s swing dance. This evening will feature drinks, dancing and a whole lot of nostalgia and romance. The Bay Area’s unavoidably swingin’ big band, the Death and Taxes Swing Band will provide an evening of great music for dancing or listening. Come as a couple or come to meet someone!

Misfit Cabaret Presents Heartbreaker!
2/14 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $30-$500, 21+

The evening will be emceed by the dazzling Kat Robicahud, who will serenade you live throughout the show, accompanied by her phenomenal band, The Darling Misfits. Kat will also enchant you with her original music, written especially for the theme of the evening, adding an extra layer of heartfelt emotion to the performance.   HEARTBREAKER will be a rock-and-roll klassy slutty sleasefest with the finest in talent and entertainment making you EAT CAKE. We’ll explore different types of love with songs of heartbreak, rebellion, lust, and obsession.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ Live Cast Barely Legal
2/14 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $21.63-$35.02

Relive this cult classic on screen, complete with the Bay Area’s premier live cast, Barely Legal! Sweethearts Janet and Brad stumble upon the flirtatious mad scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s, bizarre abode during his annual Transylvanian science convention. Audience participation is expected. Burlesque show included.

SO THIS SUCKS: The Annual Anti Valentine’s Day Storytelling Show
2/14 | BATS Improv Theater | 2 Marina Blvd Building B, 3rd Floor, SF | 7 p.m. | $20

Heartbroken? Join us. Single? Join us. Not single? Well let’s be real, you live in the Bay Area, so chances are you will be VERY soon. From the creators of About Last Night – San Francisco’s favorite one night stand storytelling series comes our annual Valentine’s day show: SO THIS SUCKS. Come listen to true tales of heartbreak and disappointment as a handful of very brave storytellers take to the stage to bare all- sharing their most humorously horrifying breakup tales. You might laugh, you might cry, you might do a little bit of both. But as the old saying goes: broken hearts are way stronger together and laughter truly is the best medicine.

NBA All-Star Concert Series
2/14-2/16 | Pier 48 | Pier 48, The Embarcadero, SF | 8 p.m. | $150-$1500

Celebrate NBA All-Star Weekend with three nights of live music performances, February 14-16, at Pier 48 in San Francisco featuring Zedd, Noah Kahan, The Chainsmokers, Flo Rida, and 2 Chainz!

All-Star Weekend 2025 x Valentine’s Day Bash w/ Saweetie
2/14 | Eve Nightclub | 1535 Folsom St, SF | 10 p.m. | $50, 21+

Welcome to **Eve Nightclub SF** hosted by **SAWEETIE**! Get ready for a night of non-stop fun and excitement at Eve Nightclub & Lounge.

Saturday 2/15

Hey, Auntie! Gumbo Cooking Contest 2025
2/15 | Ruth Williams Bayview Opera House Parking Lot | 4705 3rd St, SF | 1:30 p.m. | $20

In celebration of Black History Month and Black food culture, we invite you to the 2nd annual Hey, Auntie! Gumbo Cooking Contest 2025. After the Black History Month Parade come to the Bayview Opera House to taste all the gumbos and vote for your favorites! The event brings together home cooks and professional chefs from around the Bay Area to compete for the Hey Auntie crown! Don’t let the name fool you, “Uncles” who can cook a mean gumbo will also have a chance to compete.

Celebrity Pickleball Bash
2/15-2/16 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 1 p.m. | $42.85-$552.14

Join us for the inaugural Celebrity Pickleball Bash in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area! This two-day event is packed with high-energy pickleball action, where your favorite celebrities and top athletes from basketball and beyond are ready to serve up some serious fun. Watch NBA stars, pickleball pros, and celebs dink and smash their way through an epic showdown of skill, laughter, and ultimate bragging rights.

San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade 2025
2/15 | Chinatown | 2nd & Market St, SF | 5:15 p.m. | Free, All ages

Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association and USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice award, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia.

Moist – An All Black Erotic Cabaret at Oasis SF!
2/15 | OASIS | 298 11th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $30-$50

A little play, a little tease and a whole lotta sexploration. Starring Producer sextraordinaire, 17 on 21st Century Burlesque Magazine’s “Top 50 Most influential Industry Figures”, from Seattle, WA….Mx Pucks A’Plenty is joining our Core Cast & Crew of Moist: Sydni Deveraux, Sgt Die Wies, Sadira Lady Liquid, Stormy Chance, Cheetah Biscotti, Major Hammy, Francis Sinclaire & Butch Charming. Hosted by The delicious duo Alotta Boutté & RedBone… Cum play with us as we get you…

Sunday 2/16


We Stand With LA Fundraiser
2/16 | El Rio | 3158 MIssion St, SF | 3 p.m. | $15-$20

Let’s do this, it’s a great way to show support for your LA family! Sets by: Infinite Jess, Rich King, Charles Hawthorne, & Jen DM.

Concerts for Cuba
2/16 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 4 p.m. | $25

In the last few months, successive hurricanes, an earthquake and a massive power outage have had devastating consequences for the people on the island of Cuba. The increased depravations have compounded the negative perennial effects of the U.S. policies, which had already led to widespread shortages. All proceeds will be directed to support humanitarian aid for Cuba. Global Partners for Health and The People’s Forum are experienced in managing the logistics of large-scale relief efforts and are our designated partners to deliver the supplies. 

Snakehips (Day Party)
2/16 | Audio SF | 316 11th St, SF | 1 p.m. | $42.75-$55.11

Another BIG day party hits Audio on Sunday, Feb. 16th when SNAKEHIPS takes over the club. Per usual, the room will be decorated for the day vibe and the skylights will be open.

Monday 2/17

Morgan Wade
2/17 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $41.75-$230.10

Morgan Wade is a Virginia-brn country singer & songwriter who released her first album, Puppets with My Heart, in 2018 with her band, Morgan Wade and the Stepbrothers. Her solo debut, Reckless, came in March 2021. Wade has collaborated with artists like Diplo and Kip Moore, and appeared in Moore’s music video for “If I Was Your Lover”. 

Mount Eerie
2/17 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $35-$40

Mount Eerie is the musical project of American songwriter and producer Phil Elverum. Elverum is the principal member of the band, but has collaborated with many other musicians on his records and in live performances.

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Tuesday 2/18

Country Music’s New Era
2/18 | Brick + Mortar Music Hall | 1710 Mission St, SF | 7 p.m. | $30.10 

Country music is having a moment! As stars like Beyoncé and Post Malone embrace the sound, the Bay Area’s country music scene – historically based in more rural areas – is taking root in the city and growing more diverse. Join us to meet the new faces of local country music like Sacramento’s Kelvin Truitt, San Francisco’s Noelle & The Deserters and more for a boot-stompin’ evening of music. And, to get you prepared, Stud Country will be teaching classic beginner line dances to get you ready for the night!

Michael Shannon + Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.
2/18 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $48

Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and friends are touring in celebration of R.E.M.’s ‘Fables Of The Reconstruction’, Michael Stipe and co’s third studio album which is turning 40 this year. 

Scott Capurro Has Friends
2/18 | Punch Line SF | 444 Battery St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $28.75-$41.25, 18+

If he’s not reading aloud the Koran to acquire a seat on the bus, or mocking the New Testament at hipster dinner parties because gays with Jesus beards are self hating, Scott is touring, and being asked to tone it down in places like Manchester. Manchester for fuck sake, where clearly he’s not the problem. Still he perseveres, pocketing shekels out of a craving for attention and protein.

Wednesday 2/19

Red Room Orchestra: A Tribute to David Lynch
2/19 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $44-$74.50

Noise Pop Festival, SF Sketchfest along with Vinelands on KEXP & Great American Music Hall present Red Room Orchestra: A Tribute to David Lynch. Proceeds will benefit Carel Struycken (The Giant) who lost his home in the Eaton Fire.

Kristin Key
2/19 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $32.05-$43.80, 18+

Kristin Key is a nationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold-out shows nationwide . Her hilarious viral videos — including the iconic LESBIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM — have garnered over 92.2 million views from more than 590,000+ dedicated followers across social media. She uses her comedy as a way to uplift her community and create safe spaces for comedy fans from all walks of life.

Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque
2/19 | Luther Burbank Center for the Arts | 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa | 7:30 p.m. | $49

Immerse yourself in a world where cirque becomes a form of storytelling, where every move is a testament to the cultural legacy passed down through generations. “Afrique En Cirque” is a testament to the power of artistic expression, where the dynamism of African youth takes center stage, leaving you enchanted and inspired by the strength, agility, and joy of life embodied in this extraordinary show.

Thursday 2/20

Heroes With Bling – “NOT on OUR Watch”
2/20 | The Academy SF | 2166 Market St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

18 months in the making, this event features a collection of stunning 5×9” mosaics by Michael Kruzich, each capturing local SF Drag Artists’ soulful and expressive eyes. Created as a response to the rising threats against LGBTQ2+ rights, this exhibit is a love letter to our local “Heroes with Bling”—the entertainers, activists, and humanitarians who stand as pillars of strength and love in our community, keeping their eyes vigilant against the erasure of our past and present by ignorance and hate. 

The Setup
2/20 | The Palace Theater | 644 Broadway, SF | 9 p.m. | $35, 21+

The Setup is having a special run of Speakeasy comedy shows at The Palace Theater. This is the best speakeasy comedy experience in San Francisco and is a must watch. Underground and intimate, the show takes place in the bar of the beautiful Palace Theater. The Setup always brings the most talented comedians that the city has to offer, and surprise drop-ins from guest stars passing through.

Eggy: Here and How Tour
2/20 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 7:30 p.m. | $30.35-33.43 

Song by timeless song Eggy reaches out a hand, inviting you along as a great story unfolds. Eggy’s music traces the full spectrum of emotions, evoked by a life well-lived alongside friends well-loved. Eggy’s new record, “Waiting Game,” is out now. Co-produced by White Denim’s James Petralli, “Waiting Game” showcases the band’s artistry through a concentrated and refined studio approach as a compliment to their exploratory live shows.

Slow Coast, The Undercurrent
2/20 | Brick + Mortar Music Hall | 1710 Mission St, SF | 8 p.m. | $22.84

Slow Coast in an indie rock project out of the Bay Area in California that started in 2022. Their sunny, upbeat, beach-rock sound, contrasted by heavier lyrics, inspires a road trip that unexpectedly leads inward. They create a rich musical style that balances fresh pop sounds with raw indie rock drawing from influences such as The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, and Tame Impala.

Friday 2/21


Planet Booty
2/21 | Rickshaw Stop | 155 Fell St, SF | 9 p.m. | $25

Planet Booty’s sound is a divine mixtape of pop, R&B, 90’s house, 70’s funk and classic hip-hop that might have been made by your strangely attractive high school gym coach. Their unrelenting energy, showmanship and body positivity transforms any venue into an inclusive, sexually charged safe space. 

SF Beer Week Kick Off: Brews & Bites
2/21 | 21st Amendment Brewery | 2010 Williams St, San Leandro | 5:30 p.m. | $81.88-$135.23

Get ready for an epic start to SF Beer Week 2025 with 21st Amendment Brewery’s Brews & Bites @ Nite Fest on Friday, February 21, 2025! This unforgettable evening supports the Bay Area Brewers Guild and features: Unlimited beer tastings from 15+ of the Bay Area’s best breweries. Delicious food pairings crafted to elevate every sip. Live music to keep the energy going all night.

The Clarafication Tour
2/21 | Tessier Winery | 1335 4th St, Berkeley | 5 p.m. Doors | $20

Come laugh your heart out with Clara Bijl, Bay Area’s favorite internationally unknown stand-up comedian and support independent filmmaking. Clara is raising funds to bring her comedy film to life, and your ticket helps make it happen.

Kumail Nanjiani
2/21 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $56.25

Kumail Nanjiani is an Oscar-nominated writer, Emmy-nominated actor, and critically acclaimed producer and comedian. Nanjiani recently earned an Emmy nomination for his compelling portrayal of Chippendales Founder in Hulu’s limited series, Welcome to Chippendales, which he also served as an executive producer on.

Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats
2/21 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $54.91-$83.48

The brainchild of mercurial Cambridgeshire mystic Kevin Starrs, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats have been making extraordinary music since 2009. Always too bold and idiosyncratic to be easily pigeonholed, they emerged from an obscure corner of the labyrinthine English underground as shadowy purveyors of a new and overwhelmingly psychedelic take on the gruff and gritty rudiments of hard rock and turbo-blues, powered by the dark, lysergic heart of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s and drenched in woozily macabre imagery. Steeped in both the wayward melodies and mischievous arrangements of psychedelic pop and the dissonant thunder of proto-metal and doom, Starrs’ greatest feat has been to create an entirely fresh sonic world from these most familiar of ingredients.

Saturday 2/22

Lady Starbeast, Mid-Course Correction, Kevin Moan & The Howling
2/22 | Baltic Kiss | 135 Park Pl, Richmond | 7:30 p.m. Doors | $12, 21+

Defying traditional genre and embodying idiosyncrasy, Oakland-based dark pop artists Ilana and Marc Martell join forces to form the project Lady Starbeast. Hailing from the East Bay, Mid-Course Correction is a trio band with a heavy emo rock influence. the project originally started out as an acoustic format which then morphed into a fuller sound to expand on its potential. The band’s piercing lyrics and catchy melodies create a sense of nostalgia but also delivering a fresh sound which leaves the listener hungry for more.

Pier 23 Cafe Pop-Up Book Fair
2/22 | Pier 23 Cafe | 23 The Embarcadero, SF | 4 p.m. | Free

Join for a special Pop-Up Book Fair celebrating talented local authors. Meet the writers behind the stories, get your favorite books signed, and enjoy the stunning waterfront views. While here, indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks at the renowned Pier 23 Cafe.

SF Beer Week Fest
2/22 | Salesforce Park | 425 Mission St, SF | 12 p.m. | $69-$90

Hosted by the Bay Area Brewers Guild with our friends at Barebottle Brewing Co., the first-ever SF Beer Week Fest is here! In the spirit of the epic Galas and Kick Offs preceding it, SFBW Fest is the place to be for sampling the many collaborations and special releases SF Beer Week has to offer, all while supporting the craft brewing community!

Stand Up Stars: SF Comedy College Showcase at the Great Star!
2/22 | Great Star Theater | 636 Jackson St, SF | 12 p.m. | $25

The SF Comedy College Presents our show of 2025 at our new comedy home – the Great Star Theatre! Our students are a diverse mix of seasoned veterans and fresh voices who have been coached to utmost hilarity by our stand up teachers. Come see why we are the most successful stand-up comedy school in Bay Area history and America’s most attended stand-up comedy school!

Jazz Is Dead: Alice Coltrane
2/22 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $58

Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda was an American jazz pianist, organist, harpist, singer, composer, swamini, and the wife of John Coltrane. Turiyasangitananda translates as the Transcendental Lord’s highest song of Bliss. Jazz Is Dead and ArtDontSleep present Universal Consciousness: The Music of Alice Coltrane, led by saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and special guests Courtney Bryant, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Bob Hurst, David Virelles, and more! 

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats w/ Iron & Wine
2/22 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $67+

Nathaniel Rateliff is a singer & songwriter whose influences include folk, Americana, and vintage rhythm & blues. Samuel Beam, better known by his stage name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. 

Sunday 2/23

Drea’s Clown Lab
2/23 | Church of Clown | 2400 Bayshore Blvd, SF | 10 a.m. | $165

Kick off with playful games, dive into the psychology of comedy, creativity, and connection, then wrap up with low-pressure, hands-on stage experiments. Perfect for aspiring clowns, comedians, improvisers, teachers, facilitators, hosts—or anyone who wants to bring more humor, curiosity, and authenticity to the stage and beyond. Taught By Drea (@DreaSoulFool) Clown, mime, dancer, magician, and puppeteer, Drea crafts shows that tilt our world, sliding us sideways away from rigidity. Come ready to play, laugh, and explore what it means to be unapologetically human!

Jon Spencer
2/23 | Bottom of the Hill | 1233 17th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $29.71

Jon Spencer is an American singer, composer and guitarist. He has been involved in multiple musical acts, such as Pussy Galore, Boss Hog, Heavy Trash and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. 

Bark at Spark – Puppy Love!
2/23 | Spark Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Blvd N., SF | 11 a.m.| Free

Grab your puppy love and celebrate the paw-fect Valentine’s with us. Cupid’s Bow is ready, with pet-centric vendors to pamper your furry friend, Valentine’s activities everyone (pup included) will “dig,” and a chance to vote for San Francisco’s Ultimate Pup Contest to find the Pawsitively Cutest Pet in San Francisco!

Jason’s Lyric Live!
2/23 | Paramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway,Oakland | 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | $49.95-$129.95

Jason’s Lyric Live is a fiery, high-stakes love story set in the heart of the Houston ghetto, where love and danger walk hand in hand. Jason (Allen Payne reprising his role), a man haunted by the ghosts of his violent past, meets serendipitously and falls deeply for Lyric (Eva Marcille), a guarded woman who’s built walls around her heart in order to survive the mean streets. Their passion becomes undeniable, but both are chained to scars they can’t escape.

Monday 2/24

Tyler, The Creator
2/24 | Oakland Arena | 7000 S Coliseum Wy, Oakland | 7:30 p.m. | $122+

Tyler, The Creator is an American rapper, singer, record producer, director, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. Chromakopia is his 7th headlining tour.

Whores.
2/24 | Thee Stork Club | 2330 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $20-$25, 21+

Whores is an American noise rock/sludge metal band based in Atlanta, Georgia. It currently consists of vocalist and guitarist Christian Lembach, bass guitarist Casey Maxwell and drummer Douglas Jennings Barrett. 

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Tuesday 2/25

Earl Sweatshirt
2/25 & 2/26 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $55

Known for a creatively languid style that swings lyrically from highly personal alt-rap to morbid horror-core, Earl Sweatshirt helped launch Odd Future into hip-hop prominence around the turn of the 2010s and soon became one of the most unique rapper/producers around. 

Fulton Lee: Groove With Me Tour
2/25 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $38.08-$86.49

Leave your burdens at the door and understand one thing: There’s a curly headed man in a blue suit who wants to groove. And he wants to groove with YOU. So prepare to be STRUCK by the Funk. OVERCOME by the Vibes. And MARKED by the Boogie. Prepare to lose control of your hips and your heart at the same time, swept away in the universal language of music. And who knows, you might even end up on stage playing keys for Fulton Lee. Either way, leave with your shirt sweaty and your soul nourished.

Wednesday 2/26


Midheaven
2/26 | Music City SF | 1355 Bush St, SF | 7 p.m. | Free

Midheaven is a San Francisco-based Laurel Canyon-inspired indie acoustic duo drawing from the songwriting prowess of Joni Mitchell, John Prine, and Gillian Welch, combined with the timeless feelings captured by modern artists like Big Thief and Kacy & Clayton. Their debut EP, Portals, is set to release this Spring.

Make-A-Wish Comedy Night w/ Emily Catalano
2/26 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $49, 18+

Join Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area’s Young Professional Advisory Council for the eighth annual Comedy Night at the legendary Cobb’s Comedy Club in San Francisco! You can expect an evening of belly laughs while enjoying tasty food and drinks, and a silent auction, all while helping grant wishes for children with critical illnesses in the greater Bay Area.

Arion Press Craft Talk With Steph Rue
2/26 | Fort Mason Center | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 5:30 p.m. | $12.51

Arion Press’ new series of craft talks draws from the local Northern California creative community to highlight the joy and artistry of various handcrafts. Steph Rue is an artist working primarily with handmade paper and books as her medium. She is a 2023 Living Cultures Grant Recipient through the Alliance for California Traditional Arts and a 2023 Individual Artist Fellow through the California Arts Council.

A R I Z O N A: Victory Lap Tour
2/26 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $50.60-$186

With over one billion worldwide streams and counting, the New Jersey trio A R I Z O N A – Nathan Esquite [guitar], David Labuguen [keys], and Zachary Charles [lead vocals]– has proven a true planetary phenomenon, creating worldwide waves with a stunning torrent of genre-traversing ideas and a boundless sense of style. 

Thursday 2/27

Bon Entendeur
2/27 | August Hall  | 420 Mason St, SF | 8:30 p.m. | $34.61

Bon Entendeur, a virtuoso at the meeting of sounds, voices and eras. For each of their albums, the duo imagines a set of music written like a ballad. At the beginning, Bon Entendeur became known thanks to its mixtapes made with the voices of personalities in the background. Their first album, Aller-Retour, released in 2019, had the original idea of ​​honoring the French-speaking wave of the seventies with contemporary sounds. A great success: four years later, the album was certified platinum and its flagship title, Le temps est bon, a diamond single. Their second album, Minuit, which went gold in a few months, was released in 2021. It spins the allegory of the hour of change and this furious desire to de-confinement the day until the end of the night. The year 2024 marked the return of Bon Entendeur to the French scene with their 3rd album “Rivages”.

Ballyhoo! with Seranation and The Harbor Boys
2/27 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $31.37-$34.46

Through 25 years and eight independent albums, the last four on their own Right Coast Records, Ballyhoo! have earned the exclamation point which marks their name. The group’s eighth and most recent studio album, the breezy, ska-fueled, hook filled “Message to the World”, on their own Right Coast Records, finds the self declared “beach-rockers,” having grown up in public, accepting the responsibilities of adulthood while still hanging on to their dreams of world domination. Stylistically, their music ranges from the hard-edged punk of 2018’s Detonate, which captured the feelings of anger and depression from dealing with personal loss and the exhaustion generated by over a decade on the road to the island reggae beats of the follow-up, Message to the World. 

Magic City Hippies
2/27 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8:30 p.m. | $38.50-$120.95

Magic City Hippies deliver a rare blend of musical talent and touring tenacity, with an uniquely cool and pastel fashion sense offering up funky sweaty smiles aplenty. 

Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 Tour
2/27 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $39.50-$89.50

Formed in 1993 at the world-renowned Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland, Apocalyptica began life as a loving, lo-fi nod to Metallica from four classically-trained musicians with no greater ambition than to explore their favourite band’s music with their chosen instrument.

Friday 2/28

ODC Theater 2025 Spring Season
2/28-3/23 | ODC Theater | 3153 17th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $0-$80

Explore captivating artistry by acclaimed choreographers at ODC’s 2025 Spring Season. Spend the season journeying through interactive kinetic soundscapes, somatic memories, and the essence of the creative process at ODC Theater featuring Baye & Asa, Miguel Gutierrez, Adrienne Westwood and Angélica Negrón. ODC/Dance’s Dance Downtown and Dance Downtown Gala, featuring acclaimed repertory and world premieres from ODC Founding Artistic Director Brenda Way, Associate Choreographer Kimi Okada, and Guest Choreographer Sidra Bell, conclude the season in an ecstatic finale with exhilarating performances and acclaimed choreography in one unforgettable weekend.

Doll Fest 2025 Pre-Party
2/28 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 8 p.m. | $25

Doll Fest is a celebration of the feminine energy, friendship, and gathering together of a community in support of one another. We recognize that femme-dom is a powerhouse feeling, emotion, and revolution in action. Following the footsteps of previous incarnations of feminine fests such as Lilith Fair and She Shreds, Doll Fest aims to be the next femme music and arts festival showcasing two full days of all femme-fronted bands and artists, including pioneering bands that brought the Riot Grrl movement to life and active bands today that are paving the legacy of grrl power.

Goapele
2/28 & 3/1 | Blue Note Napa | 1030 Main St, Napa | 6:30 p.m. | $61.71-$119.91

She is a singer/songwriter, entrepreneur, actor, and activist who has solidified her position amongst the most prolific R&B and soulful visionaries and creators of our time. And now, Goapele is back with her sixth and most introspective album yet, COLOURS. The seven-track gem is as sensual as it is unforgettable. There is no denying that her songwriting prowess is heavily on display on this latest album, as well as her uncanny ability to create an atmospheric, mesmerizing world within her music.

Somos Cumbia
2/28 | The New Parish | 474 24th St, Oakland |9 p.m. | $31.12-$49.15, 21+

Hosted By Chuy Gomez, DJ Hugo, & Kool Kyle. Live performances by Mina La Voz D’ La Cumbia (performing all of La Sonora Dinamita hits).

Saturday 3/1

SF Ballet Presents: RAYMONDA
3/1-3/8 | War Memorial Opera House | 301 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $35-$525

Raymonda, a woman ahead of her time, embodies the resilience and compassion reminiscent of Florence Nightingale. Set against the backdrop of the 19th-century Crimean War, this adaptation redefines the role of women in both wartime and society. Tamara Rojo’s bold reimagining of Petipa’s timeless classic highlights its heroic and elegant qualities, set to Alexander Glazunov’s soaring score performed by the Grammy Award-winning SF Ballet Orchestra.

Rezz
3/1 | Cow Palace | 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City | 8 p.m. | $106+

At just 24 years old, REZZ stands with the best of her peers, but she has a sound that’s all her own. Propelled by her boundary-pushing artistry, REZZ has racked up tens of millions of streams, sold out legendary venues like Red Rocks, headlined top festivals around the world, and graced the cover of Billboard. She oozes originality and produces genre-bending electronic works, striking a sharp balance between bass-heavy and minimal tech compositions.

Alex Tatarsky: MATERIAL
3/1 | The Lab | 2948 16th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. Doors | $17-$20

As part of the arcane transmissions performance series, cloaca projects and The Lab present Alex Tatarsky’s MATERIAL, with live music by Shane Riley. A trained clown, Alex Tatarsky makes performances that are highly responsive to venue and audience, blurring disciplinary categories as they careen between scripted sequences and unfettered improvisation.

Adventure Cabaret: Opening Night Performance
3/1 | Phoenix Theatre | 414 Mason St, SF | 7 p.m. | $34

In an age of utter corruption and cynicism, Adventure Cabaret embodies the highest ideals of free inquiry, courage and genuine morality, combined with creativity and humor.  Our production includes everything: deep drama, original music, mysterious and profound questions, multimedia design, collaboration and confrontation with the audience, and plentiful absurdity that contains hidden deep meanings. Our goal is a massive cultural breakthrough-in theater, in deep content, and in community.  We know our production will become a cultural phenomenon, and we want you to be part of creating that phenomenon.

2025 PSO Golden Gate Pole Championships
3/1 | Brava Theater | 2781 24th St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $39

Be inspired by the athleticism, grace, mobility, and fluidity of dance – on a pole. Join Pole Sport Organization, the world’s largest professional and amateur pole dance competition, where over 150 dancers will perform at this regional event. Cheer for beginners taking the stage for the first time, to seasoned professionals sharing their art.

Sunday 3/2

First Sundays – OMCA
3/2 | Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 11 a.m. | Free 

Walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture, and learn about the history, design, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland.

Alameda Rock ‘n Roll Flea Market
3/2 | Faction Brewing | 2501 Monarch St, Alameda | 11 a.m. | $5

Featuring 75 vendors indoor & outdoor, selling records, music memorabilia, musical instruments, vintage clothing, tiki/Hawaiiana, handmade jewelry & gifts, books, videos, and much more! LIVE MUSIC by Par Avion, The Starhoppers, Frankie & The Pool Boys, The Crab Shack Shakers, and The NovaRays.

The Klituation Day Party
3/2 | El Rio | 3158 MIssion St, SF | 3 p.m. | $17.85

Come celebrate Women’s Month with us at The Klituation Day Party! Join us for a day filled with music, dancing, and good vibes. This event is all about empowering women and having a great time together. Get ready to groove to awesome beats and connect with amazing women. Let’s make this Women’s Month one to remember at The Klituation Day Party!

Monday 3/3

Abby Holliday
3/3 | Bottom of the Hill | 1233 17th St, SF | 8 p.m. | $17-$20

There comes a time in every artist’s career when the art form transcends a mere outlet for self-expression and becomes a universal gift to mankind laced with the necessary genius of its creator. For some it takes years, for 27-year-old Abby Holliday it was there from the start, her vulnerable introspection and brutal lyricism combined with mind-bending sonic sensibilities and a distinct production style that immediately fused a bond between her and her loyal fan base that grows stronger every day. 

Dark Alleys
3/3 | Mission Bowling Club | 3176 17th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $10-$12, 21+

DJs Tom Axe, Zlaya, Polly Eurethane & friends play all your favorite dark alt jams of the past & present while you enjoy an evening of free bowling with your Ghoulfriends! Goth/Industrial/Electro/Synth/Wave. After Party at Death Guild!

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