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This Week’s Events 12/30-1/5
Tuesday 12/30
Primus
12/30 & 12/31 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $78.15+
Primus rings in the New Year with two nights, December 30 and 31, at Fox Theater in Oakland! The hometown celebration will feature unique sets each night and special guest Puddles Pity Party on New Year's Eve!
Wednesday 12/31
New Year's Eve w/ Fantastic Negrito
12/31 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 8:30 p.m. | $70.51
Fantastic Negrito is a powerhouse performer whose live shows are charged with emotion, intensity, and connection. Blending Delta blues, soul, funk, and rock, he delivers dynamic sets built on rhythm, storytelling, and fearless expression. The Oakland-born artist has earned a reputation for transforming every show into a deeply engaging, unforgettable experience.
Mirage
12/31 | Sweets Ballroom | 1933 Broadway, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $76-$131
Mirage is an alcohol-free New Year’s celebration, inviting you to connect through presence, movement, and pure expression. Instead of alcohol, enjoy elixirs, cacao, tea lounges, and herbal potions that support clarity and connection.
Juanita MORE! x Mighty Real NYE 2026
12/31 | Phoenix Hotel | 601 Eddy St, SF | 8 p.m. | $25.39+, 21+
Join us for one final night of magic under the palms as we say goodbye to San Francisco’s beloved rock-’n’-roll motor lodge.
FERAL START: Dillon Francis + Twin Diplomacy
12/31 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 1 a.m. | $39.99+, 21+
Fresh Start x The Midway x Dirty Not Sorry present FERAL START at The Midway. NYE Late Night: 1-5 AM with Dillon Francis, Twin Diplomacy, + Much more TBA!
Dark Masquerade NYE: Circus Variety Show + Party
12/31 | FLUID510 | 1544 Broadway, Oakland | 9 p.m. | $50+, 21+
In a world where many are afraid to embrace their dark side, we invite you to a night where we celebrate the beauty in darkness. Come dressed in your modern interpretation of a dark masquerade and step into 2026 celebrating with us.
NYE 2026 Bar Crawl
12/31 | The Savoy Tivoli | 1434 Grant Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $34.98, 21+
10+ NYE parties in one night with the NYE 2026 pub crawl ticket.
New Bohemia NYE 2026
12/31 | The San Francisco Mint | 88 5th St, SF | 9 p.m. | $111.68
The historic Mint is transformed into a playground for the senses. 23 immersive environments to explore over 6.5 hours. 7 dance floors, game rooms, Shibari Lounge, variety and sideshow stage, themed karaoke, circus performances, dancers and art galleries throughout.
Thursday 1/1
It's A New Day + Breakfast of Champions 2026 Block Party
1/1 | The Great Northern | Alameda & Vermont St, SF | 4 a.m. | $44.24+, 21+
ITS A NEW DAY & BOC bringing the beats that’ll have the whole city moving. Expect music, food, dancing in the streets, and good vibes only as we welcome in the first new day of the year together.
Downtown First Thursdays - New Year's Day Edition w/ Jazz Mafia
1/1 | Downtown SF | 2nd St between Market & Howard, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
DFT is back for a full year of street parties in 2026! Kick off a brand-new season and a brand-new year of DFT on New Year's Day. DJs - Live Performances - Dancing - Drag - Food Trucks - Shopping - Fashion, and new surprises every month.
Friday 1/2
Nora En Pure
1/2 | 1015 Folsom | 1015 Folsom St, SF | 10 p.m. | $43.30+, 21+
Known for her lush, melodic soundscapes and nature-infused performances, Nora has captivated dancefloors around the world with a style that blends emotion, groove, and cinematic beauty.
RESET 2026
1/2 | Public Works (Loft) | 161 Erie St, SF | 9 p.m. | $8.81+, 21+
Come celebrate the first weekend of 2026 surrounded by the sounds of hard, uncut tech house, grimy trap, and heavy bass all night long.
Saturday 1/3
Glow Scout
1/3 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 8 p.m. | $14.73, 21+
Glow Scout belongs to a classic DIY-rock tradition that stretches back to the jangly college rock of the '80s and the underground sounds of the '90s, but their rich, vibrant, restless sound belongs to the present. Also playing: Fuzz Kit, Sad Dads Anonymous, & Winter Stanley.
NYE Do-Over Party
1/3 | Cat Club | 1190 Folsom St, SF | 9 p.m. | $10, 21+
Whether you want a second chance to ring in the New Year right this time, we’ll be doing it all over again, complete with a midnight countdown, confetti, party hats, and all the best pop mashups from the past year!
Sunday 1/4
CLUTCH the PEARLS: Drag Show w/ host Mira
1/4 | Make-Out Room | 3225 22nd St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15-$20, 21+
CLUTCH the PEARLS: Drag Show w/ host Mira ~ A rotating cast of the Bay Area's HOTTEST drag performers strut-their-stuff at the Mission's COOLEST venue on the first Sunday of the month.
Monday 1/5
Contact Improv + Jam
1/5 | The Castro Room | 97 Collingwood St, SF | 7:45 p.m. | $28.52
Join The Castro Room for a playful evening of contact improvisation.
Next 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 still tours, staying 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!
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