🪄Magicians Battle, Psychedelics, & Super Bowl Stuff

Legendary SF Artist Sam Flores designed this beautiful shirt that perfectly reflects our current moment. A portion of each one goes to the SF Immigrant Legal Defense Collaborative!

Join the Club: The Dennis Peron Documentary
2/7 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $19.44

Dennis Peron is San Francisco's biggest pot dealer. But when the AIDS epidemic sweeps through his community, Peron realizes that marijuana is more than a good time—it’s medicine. In the wake of his lover’s death, Peron opens the Cannabis Buyers’ Club, a five-story dispensary complete with rainbow murals, drag shows, and doctors onsite.

Tight & Nerdy: The Weird Al Burlesque Troupe Documentary
2/7 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, SF | 8:30 p.m. | $19.44

A serious look into the absurd world of "Tight and Nerdy," the first (and only) burlesque troupe devoted to the music of "Weird Al" Yankovic.  This hilarious, heartfelt documentary celebrates the unique friendship of four women as they bare it all to food-based song parodies.

Courtney Pauroso: Vanessa 5000
2/1 | Great Star Theater | 636 Jackson St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $34.86-$45.71

Courtney Pauroso makes her SF Sketchfest debut as sex robot Vanessa 5000, who – over the course of her product demonstration – grows increasingly conflicted about technology, modernity and her own existence.

Tuesday 1/27

Eugene Onegin
Now-2/1 | War Memorial Opera House | 301 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $35-$99

Eugene Onegin is a deeply human exploration of love, regret, and the heart’s fragility. In this highly anticipated world premiere, Resident Choreographer Yuri Possokhov brings new life to Pushkin’s classic tale, where one fateful decision shatters relationships and lingers for a lifetime. Set in the twilight of Imperial Russia, this cautionary tale follows a jaded aristocrat who must reckon with the consequences of rejecting true love. Use promo code SEEITFIRST to save 20% through 1/29.

Battle of the Magicians
1/27 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $30.75, 18+

Six Magicians battle to the (magical) death in this no holds-barred showdown.

Wednesday 1/28

Profs & Pints San Francisco: A Global History of Psychedelics
1/28 | Bartlett Hall | 242 O’Farrell St, SF | 6 p.m. | $14.77+

In a talk that blends history, anthropology, religious studies, and archeology, J. Christian Greer will trace psychedelics’ journey from ancient ceremonial use to part of modern science and culture. 

Thursday 1/29

Storytelling for Courage & Movement Building — Live Podcast Recording
1/29 | KALW Public Media | 220 Montgomery St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | Free - $23.18

Join us for a live recording of How We Build This, May Boeve's podcast about building social movements in a time of rising authoritarianism and shrinking rights.

Cece Carpio’s Tabi Tabi Po: Come Out with the Spirits! You Are Welcome Here Opening Reception
1/29 | SOMArts | 934 Brannan St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP - $10 Donation

Join us for the opening reception in celebration of Cece Carpio’s landmark solo exhibition. Through Indigenous oral traditions and narratives, both autobiographical and imagined, this exhibition highlights the power and necessity of storytelling.

Friday 1/30

The Edwardian Ball
1/30-1/31 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $50-$325

The Edwardian Ball is an elegant and whimsical celebration of art, music, theatre, fashion, technology, circus, and the beloved creations of the late, great author and illustrator Edward Gorey.

Matteo Mancuso
1/30 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $43.20+

Matteo Mancuso, a guitar child prodigy, is known for adapting a quasi-flamenco/classical right-hand technique to the electric guitar and improvised solos without the use of a pick.

Saturday 1/31

2026 Lunar New Year Lion Dance Festival
1/31 | Various SF Libraries | San Francisco | Times Vary by Location | Free

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at 16 San Francisco Public Library branches with Lion Dance performances by the Jing Mo Athletic Association. Learn about Lunar New Year traditions, enjoy a spectacular martial arts demonstration, and touch a piece of lucky lettuce to start your year off right.

Friends of Perfection
1/31 | The Lab | 2948 16th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $17

Small Press Traffic presents Friends of Perfection, a poets theater experiment that pushes the collaborative chaos of poets theater to extremes: twelve writers, three co-directors, a sprawling cast, puppets, possession, and a turtle named Shell Theory.

Sunday 2/1

The Chain of Spirits - With Psychic Medium Tara Mantone
2/1 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 7 p.m. | $28.63

Tara Mantone is a Psychic Medium who discovered her gift at the young age of 9. With extensive training, mentorship and personal dedication, Tara was able to hone her gift and began reading and connecting people with their loved ones who have crossed over.

Monday 2/2

Super Bowl Opening Night
2/2 | San Jose Convention Center | 150 West San Carlos St, San Jose | 5 p.m.

Super Bowl Opening Night fueled by Gatorade is free. Fans will be able to cheer on their conference team, hear from players and coaches, and be part of the Super Bowl energy as it officially kicks off in the Bay Area.

Tuesday 2/3

Curiosity Guild Presents: Bright Ideas
2/3 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $28.52+, 21+

Talks about ideas that changed the world (for better or for worse).

Super Bowl Experience
2/3-2/7 | Moscone Center | 747 Howard St, SF | 3 p.m. | $40+

This event will offer fans the chance to meet current NFL players and Legends for autographs, shop for exclusive gear at the NFL Shop presented by Visa and enjoy interactive games and NFL FLAG clinics.

Wednesday 2/4

Nick Hexum
2/4 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $45.27

Nick Hexum, lead singer of 311, is a Midwestern man from Nebraska who plays mandolin and pedal steel and has many memories from the past he’d like to share.  

Thursday 2/5

Celebration of Champions - 2 Chainz, Joe Montana + More
2/5 | Gold Bar Distillery | 2505 Monarch St, Alameda | 9 p.m. | $56+, 21+

Get ready for an all-out concert takeover as 2 Chainz hits the stage for an exclusive Thursday night Big Game Weekend performance, part of the Celebration of Champions event series.

Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest + Lotería Night
2/5 | Tacolicious | 741 Valencia St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

From trap vibes to tropical looks, we’re calling all Benito fans to bring the fits, the energy, and the sass.

Grace Bowers
2/5 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $32.47

Grace Bowers is a 19-year-old, award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader who is undisputedly on a meteoric rise. 

Friday 2/6

Bring Da Ruckus – The Residents and Wu-Tang Clan
2/6 | Roxie Theatre | 3117 16th St, SF | 6:15 p.m. | $19.44

This program features a documentary about San Francisco art provocateurs The Residents (at 615pm) followed by an incredibly unique version of Romeo and Juliet with the dialog sourced from over 700 songs by Wu-Tang Clan (at 7pm).

The English Beat
2/6 & 2/7 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $46.29+

The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band's unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world.  

Afrofuturism
2/6 | Chabot Space & Science Center | 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland | 6 p.m. | $24

This Black History Month, join us as we uplift and celebrate Afrofuturism: a movement in literature, music, art and more featuring futuristic and science fiction themes that incorporate elements of Black history and culture! From themed cocktails for the grown-ups to exciting hands-on crafting for the little space explorers, this all-ages event is sure to be a hit with the whole family!

Saturday 2/7

Nick Offerman
2/7 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 7 p.m. | $53.75+

Expect a night filled with Nick Offerman’s signature blend of music, comedy, and craftsmanship! The acclaimed humorist and craftsman celebrates his latest book, "Little Woodchucks," and he will be joined by his co-author Lee Buchanan for the tour's West Coast leg.

REK1: World's Biggest Robot Fight
2/7 | Kezar Pavilion | 755 Stanyan St, SF | 6 p.m. Doors | $30+

Real pilots, Real punches, Real Steel made Real. Robot bodies built to take damage no human ever could. REK fighters wear VR headsets and control humanoid robots in brutal, full-contact combat. Imagine UFC, but the fighters are robots. Anyone who buys a ticket can apply to be a REK Pilot and have a chance at becoming a fighter in REK1!

Family Style Food Fest
2/7 | Oakland Arena | 7000 S Coliseum Way, Oakland | 12 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Known for mixing food and fashion-- Family Style connects the best brands and the tastiest restaurants to create limited one-of-a-kind collaborative food and merchandise items that are exclusively available at our event! It’s a full day of food, friends, and good times that you won't want to miss!

Sunday 2/8

Dead End Market Fest
2/8 | The Lab | 2948 16th St, SF | 12 p.m. | $12

Underground scavengers of stuff and sound implode together one time only for Dead End Market Fest where prized past and sound futures can be yours today! The market is open from 12pm – 6pm, with live performances by Bed Bug Guru, Balloon Time, Cruel Work, Jean Carla Rodea and more at 8pm.

Monday 2/9

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
2/9 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $38.13

While best known for his contributions to independent rock music with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah over the last two decades, few are aware that the piano is the first, and primary compositional, instrument of Alec Ounsworth. These piano and voice versions showcase the depth and resolute character of CYHSY’s repertoire in its purest form.

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