Critically acclaimed and winner of multiple awards including Best of Fringe in Orlando and San Francisco, Box [M] comes to Oakland for ONE NIGHT ONLY. Told through only movement, this story of a father and his trans son struggling to understand each other has garnered rave reviews from both critics and audience members everywhere it's been.
Our Partners’ Events
Radiotopia Presents: The Memory Palace Live
1/22 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $30.10
Join Nate DiMeo, creator of the acclaimed podcast The Memory Palace, for a unique behind-the-scenes look at how historical storytelling is crafted—both creatively and structurally. He’ll be joined in conversation by Roman Mars (host of 99% Invisible) for an evening that blends narrative, history, and reflection.
EAT ME! Artisan Food Fair
1/10-1/11 | The Box SF | 1069 Howard St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month by shopping and tasting a wide selection of artisanal food products brought to you by local culinary vendors!
This Week’s Events 1/6-1/12
Tuesday 1/6
Oakland Stand Up: Rockridge Comedy Showcase
1/6 | McNally's Irish Pub | 5352 College Ave, Oakland | 7:30 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, 21+
Come to Rockridge for Stand Up in the backroom of an Irish pub founded the day Prohibition ended. Sit in a piece of Oakland history, grab a pint or a shot, and settle in for laughs and libations.
Wednesday 1/7
San Francisco miniFEST
1/7 | Above DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 5:45 p.m. | $28.23
Bridging The Music is headed to THE BAY for an evening of music, art & community in a festival-style atmosphere! Come support top-notch local and touring acts, visual artists and more.
Thursday 1/8
Pete Holmes
1/8-1/10 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $43.80+, 18+
Pete Holmes is an American comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster known for his stand-up specials, late-night talk show, and the HBO series "Crashing."
The Ruckus Revival: Supervillains!
1/8 | The Continental Club | 1658 12th St, SF | 8 p.m. | $28.42+
Supervillains and monsters crash the Ruckus stage for a wild night of circus, burlesque, rap battles and full-throttle chaos!
Friday 1/9
The Pharcyde
1/9 | The Freight | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $44
In the early ’90s, The Pharcyde emerged with a unique style in the gangsta rap-dominated West-Coast scene, embracing a self-deprecating and quirky approach that set them apart. Decades later, The Pharcyde stays true to their original charm and artistry while continuing to influence new generations in hip-hop.
The 15th Annual Bowie Bash!
1/9-1/10 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $31.96+
This event includes performances of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars!, and Station to Station. The event promises a magical experience with a mix of music, drag, and burlesque performances.
Saturday 1/10
Swingin' Utters
1/10 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 8 p.m. | $28.63
Forming in the late 1980s, the band's music is influenced by first-generation U.K. street punk and has been recognized for its irreverent and long-running Southern California sound.
Doggone Delightful Group Exhibition
1/10-1/13 | Hashimoto Contemporary | 1275 Minnesota St, SF | 5 p.m.
Hashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present Doggone Delightful, a group exhibition celebrating the bonds between humans and dogs. Opening reception is 1/10, some of the artists will be in attendance. All dogs are welcome!
Sunday 1/11
Secret Improv VICE: San Francisco Noir
1/11 | Shelton Theater | 533 Sutter St, SF | 5 p.m. | $27.38
Witness an Improvised Noir, set beneath the rolling San Francisco fog and along the crooked streets slick with rain and regret. Watch closely as flawed detectives, cunning dames, and shady lowlifes collide in an unpredictable plot cooked up quicker than a midnight alibi.
Monday 1/12
Mustard Plug, The Toasters, The Iron Roses
1/12 | Bottom of the Hill | 1233 17th St, SF | 8 p.m. | $23+
A night of ska punk!
Next Week’s Events 1/13-1/19
Tuesday 1/13
Performance: The San Francisco Symphony
1/13 | Bernal Heights Branch Library | 500 Cortland Ave, SF | 5:30 p.m. | Free
Enjoy an evening of music with the San Francisco Symphony’s Community Chamber Concert program. These free concerts are an opportunity to get to know SF Symphony musicians and see them perform in an intimate setting.
The Book of Mormon
1/13-2/1 | Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $63.18+
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word.
Wednesday 1/14
Tantra for Modern Times
1/14 | The Davon Method Relationship Coaching & Tantra Workshops | 2501 Harrison St #STE 15, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $39.19+
Explore Modern Tantra through nervous-system–informed practices that cultivate authentic connection, sensual vitality, and deep presence, led by Erwan & Alicia Davon, San Francisco Bay Area’s foremost Tantra teachers. Open to singles and couples, this evening blends guided exercises, subtle-energy work, and a relaxed social cocktail hour.
Ignite SF #18
1/14 | Brava Theatre | 2781 24th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $60.54
Get ready for a night of ideas, insight, and pure adrenaline. In true Ignite fashion, each speaker will have just 5 minutes and 20 auto-advancing slides to enlighten you — fast.
Thursday 1/15
The Bay Area Pun-Off
1/15 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $30.75+
SF Sketchfest, in reluctant association with Worldwide Puns, proudly invites you to celebrate the contagious power of the pun: the lowest form of humor, born of the highest form of intellect!
Friday 1/16
The George Lucas Talk Show
1/16 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $56.18
A show for Star Wars fans and non-fans alike returns to SF SKETCHFEST alongside some amazing guests! Comedian Connor Ratliff appears as George Lucas and interviews guests like a "normal talk show."
ramy youssef
1/16 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 7 p.m. | $56.25
Ramy Youssef is an award-winning Egyptian American creator, actor, producer, director, and comedian whose vibrant voice and unique perspective in storytelling have led to him becoming one of the leading artists of his generation.
Saturday 1/17
In the Name of Love: Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
1/17 | Paramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway, Oakland | 6 p.m. | $30+
Living Jazz presents an iconic Oakland celebration reimagining the music of Sly & The Family Stone through funk, hip hop, jazz, and full orchestral arrangements.
Emo Night Karaoke
1/17 | Bottom of the Hill | 1233 17th St, SF | 8 p.m. | $15+, 21+
Emo Night Karaoke is headlining at Bottom of the Hill with you on lead vocals!
Art Comes from Art, Comes from Art: Opening Reception
1/17 | Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Art Comes From Art, Comes From Art highlights artwork by staff members of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco—the Legion of Honor and the deYoung. While working on the frontline team of a world-class institution, these artists sustain their own creative practices and contribute to the Bay Area’s vibrant local arts scene.
Sunday 1/18
Hubba Hubba Revue: Big Top Burlesque
1/18 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $15-$40, 18+
Step right up, step right up! San Francisco's world-famous burlesque & variety show invites you to run away with the circus! Join us in the main room at DNA Lounge for an all-star showcase of aerialists, pole dancers, special guests, & over 1000 pounds of clowns!
Claude Forever: A Celebration of Life
1/18 | Golden Gate Park Bandshell | 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, SF | 11 a.m. | Free w/ RSVP
California Academy of Sciences if hosting a free outdoor community celebration of life packed with stories, speeches, performances, and activities for Claude fans of all ages.
Monday 1/19
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Free Community Day
1/19 | Museum of the African Diaspora | 685 Mission St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
Through art, performance, and music, we reflect on protest, creativity, and the power of community - celebrating Dr. King's legacy and the movements his work continues to inspire.
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